Life at Manipal academy of higher education

If the University can invest in better faculty like they have done with the infrastructure, the college has the potential to become on of the very best institutions in the country. It's already an institute of eminence and is recognised by the government of India.

The course is 5 years long and covers all aspects of the skills needed for architecture. Final year, that is the 5th year is for internship and is mandatory, and is a requirement for the awarding of the degree.

There is no placement in architecture, the internship is for the same. If the firm's where one interns are impressed with the students work, they end up hiring them. Else one has to share their portfolios and apply to different firms.

The college doesn't have a lot of events. Other institutions in the University have alot of events and celebrations. Every semester students of our department go on site visits and case studies to different cities. Also at the end of each semester, a circuit trip is planned but is not mandatory.

The total course fee is 15 Lakhs for 5 years. The infrastructure provided is exemplary However I still feel that the fees is overpriced and is expensive. And the 15 Lakhs fees is for merit students, while in other colleges it's a fifth of the price.

There is no scholarship offered. Only children of staff are given a scholarship and the students joining the University from the schools and colleges run by the Manipal group. Additionally, Konkani speaking people have a scholarship as well.

There is a seven stories building for sports called marena, and is the largest of its kind and has everything from a swimming pool, to a gym, tennis courts, athletic tracks, basketball courts etc. The campus has a lot of clubs and one can join as per their interests.

No, I had not opted for hostel facility, but the hostels and other supplementary service were top notch. The campus has enough activities and the infrastructure offered is world class. The hostels are very modern and plush.

Yes there is a strong alumni network that is doing very well and they are all very well placed. There are alumni meets regularly. The network is very helpful. They organise regular events for the current students.

For architecture, Nata exam marks are compulsory, and class 12 marks are added to get average. then all applicants are ranked and top 160 interested applicants are taken for the course. For engineering, the University has their own entrance exam.

The college has many new and inexperienced faculty, who simultaneously teach and pursue their masters or PhD in the same institute. Also, the University ensures we have a good visiting faculty, who are generally established and reputed architects.