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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a private deemed-to-be university established in 1953 by T.M.A. Pai as India’s first private medical school. Deemed university status was granted by UGC in 1993. MAHE holds the status of an Institution of Eminence (granted 2020 by the Ministry of Education) and is accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade.
As per NIRF 2025, MAHE ranks 3rd among all universities in India and 14th in the NIRF Overall category. Constituent institutions rank across multiple categories — Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal at Medical #10, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Pharmacy #8, and Manipal College of Dental Sciences at Dental #5.
MAHE’s main campus is located in Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka — a hill-town campus spanning 600 acres designed as a self-contained academic township. The university enrolls over 30,000 students across campuses in Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and international campuses in Dubai and Malaysia.
- Medical and Dental — MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Mangaluru)
- Engineering and Technology — B.Tech in 12+ disciplines, M.Tech, Ph.D (Manipal Institute of Technology, MIT)
- Pharmacy — B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Ph.D (Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MCOPS)
- Management — MBA, BBA, Executive programmes (Manipal and TAPMI Manipal)
- Law — BBA LLB, LLM (Manipal Law School)
- Health Professions — Physiotherapy, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences (Manipal College of Health Professions)
- Architecture and Design — B.Arch, M.Arch (Manipal School of Architecture and Planning)
Total MBBS fees at KMC Manipal are approximately INR 72.34 Lakhs for 5.5 years. B.Tech at MIT Manipal ranges from INR 14.27 to INR 25.47 Lakhs depending on branch. MBA fees total approximately INR 19.96 Lakhs for two years.
MAHE offers the Kalam-Pai Freeship — a full waiver of course and hostel fees for MBBS and BDS — along with 26+ institutional scholarship categories and AICTE Tuition Fee Waivers for eligible UG students.
MIT Manipal’s Engineering placement cell recorded a highest package of INR 69.25 LPA and an average of INR 12.31 LPA for the 2024-25 season, with an 86% placement rate.
MAHE Manipal Admission Dates 2026
MAHE 2026-27 admissions run through multiple routes depending on the programme. B.Tech and most UG admissions use MET (Manipal Entrance Test); medical admissions use NEET UG; management uses its own entrance or CAT. MET 2026 has concluded and counselling is underway.
| Event | Date (2026-27 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| MET 2026 Phase 1 | April 13 to 14, 2026 — Concluded |
| MET 2026 Phase 2 | May 23 to 24, 2026 — Concluded |
| MET 2026 Results and Counselling (B.Tech) | June to August 2026 — In Progress |
| NEET UG 2026 (MBBS, BDS) | Deemed University Counselling — In Progress |
| NEET PG 2026 (MD, MS, MDS) | As per NMC / deemed university schedule |
The table below shows the entrance exam accepted for each programme family at MAHE for the 2026-27 session. Candidates who missed MET 2026 may still apply through direct admission based on Class 12 marks or JEE Main scores for B.Tech, subject to seat availability.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (MIT Manipal) | MET / JEE Main / Class 12 board merit | MAHE online counselling portal |
| MBBS / BDS (KMC Manipal and KMC Mangaluru) | NEET UG | Deemed university counselling |
| B.Pharm (MCOPS) | MET / NEET (Biology track) | MAHE online counselling portal |
| BBA / BCA | MET / Board merit | MAHE online counselling portal |
| MBA | CAT / GMAT / MAT / MAHE Entrance | MAHE School of Management / TAPMI |
| MD / MS / MDS (PG Medical) | NEET PG / NEET MDS | Deemed university counselling |
| M.Tech / M.Pharm | GATE / MET PG | MAHE online counselling portal |
MAHE Manipal Courses and Fees
MAHE offers programmes across medicine, engineering, pharmacy, management, law, health professions, and design through its constituent colleges. As a private deemed university and Institution of Eminence, fees are set by the university and are higher than government institutions but competitive within the private deemed-university segment.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS (KMC Manipal) | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB with 50%, NEET UG | INR 72.34 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (MIT Manipal) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45%, MET/JEE Main | INR 14.27 to INR 25.47 Lakhs |
| BBA | 3 years | 10+2 (any stream), MET/Board merit | INR 8.62 to INR 28.9 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree with 50%, CAT/MAT/GMAT | INR 19.96 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm (MCOPS) | 4 years | 10+2 PCB/PCM with 45%, MET | INR 5 to INR 7 Lakhs (approx.) |
| BDS (KMC Manipal) | 5 years | 10+2 PCB with 50%, NEET UG | INR 30 to INR 40 Lakhs (approx.) |
| B.Arch (MSAP) | 5 years | 10+2 with Mathematics, NATA/JEE Main Paper 2 | INR 10 to INR 15 Lakhs (approx.) |
| M.Tech / M.Pharm | 2 years | B.Tech/B.Pharm with 50%, GATE/MET PG | INR 4 to INR 8 Lakhs (approx.) |
B.Tech fees vary significantly by branch — CSE and AI/ML branches carry higher fees than core engineering disciplines at MIT Manipal. Hostel and mess charges are applicable separately across all programmes and are not covered by most scholarship awards.
MAHE Manipal Admission Process
MAHE operates distinct admission streams for different programme families. MET is the gateway for most UG and select PG programmes, while NEET governs medical admissions and GATE/CAT serve postgraduate technical and management admissions.
B.Tech Admission — MET / JEE Main
MIT Manipal’s B.Tech admissions are primarily through MET (Manipal Entrance Test), a computer-based test conducted annually in April and May. JEE Main scores and Class 12 board marks above certain thresholds are also accepted for direct admission consideration.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum 45% aggregate (50% for CSE/IT/AI branches at some campuses)
- Exam: MET — computer-based, 120 questions in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English
- Selection: MET rank or JEE Main score-based merit, followed by online counselling
- Multiple campuses: MET score is valid for MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, MIT Jamshedpur, and Manipal University Jaipur
MIT Manipal CSE and ECE branches have historically been the most competitive, closing at MET ranks within the top 1,000 to 3,000 in the General category.
MBBS and BDS Admission — NEET UG
Admissions to MBBS at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal and KMC Mangaluru, and BDS at MCODS, are based on NEET UG scores through the deemed university counselling process regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST)
- Age: Minimum 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year
- Exam: Valid NEET UG score
- Selection: NEET UG merit-based, through deemed university NEET counselling
NEET UG cutoffs for KMC Manipal MBBS for the General category have historically required scores in the range of 650 to 680 out of 720, reflecting KMC’s status as one of the top private medical colleges in India.
MBA Admission
MBA admissions at MAHE are through CAT, MAT, or GMAT scores. TAPMI Manipal, an autonomous management institute on the Manipal campus, has its own admission process and is ranked separately by NIRF.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50%
- Exam: CAT / MAT / GMAT / MAHE Entrance Test
B.Pharm and Allied Health Programmes
B.Pharm admissions use MET scores or NEET (for Biology-track candidates). Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences programmes under the Manipal College of Health Professions use MET or NEET scores depending on the programme.
MAHE Manipal Placements
Placement offices operate at the constituent college level at MAHE. MIT Manipal’s Engineering Placement Cell is the most active and one of the best-documented among private engineering colleges in Karnataka. Medical, pharmacy, and dental graduates primarily pursue postgraduate studies or clinical practice rather than conventional campus placements.
MIT Manipal’s 2024-25 placement season recorded a highest package of INR 69.25 LPA and an average of INR 12.31 LPA across all branches. The overall placement rate stood at 86% — up from 73% in 2023-24. CSE and IT branches led with averages of INR 13.1 LPA and INR 14.2 LPA respectively.
| Programme / Branch | 2024-25 Placement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MIT B.Tech (All Branches) | Highest: INR 69.25 LPA, Average: INR 12.31 LPA, Rate: 86% | Engineering campus, Manipal |
| MIT B.Tech CSE | Average: INR 13.1 LPA, Rate: 81% placed | Top branch by placement average |
| MIT B.Tech IT | Average: INR 14.2 LPA, Rate: 77% placed | Strong demand from BFSI and IT |
| MBA | Average: INR 11 LPA | MAHE School of Management |
| B.Pharm (MCOPS) | Median: INR 4 LPA, 79 students placed | Pharma industry and retail sector |
| MBBS / BDS / MD | Primarily postgraduate pathway (NEET PG) | Clinical practice or PG medical education |
Core recruiters at MIT Manipal include companies from the IT, BFSI, consulting, and e-commerce sectors. Amazon, Deloitte, TCS, ANZ, and BookMyShow have been among the recruiters in recent placement seasons.
MAHE Manipal Rankings
MAHE and its constituent institutions feature across multiple NIRF 2025 ranking categories, with strong showings in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental categories. The university itself holds a top-3 position in the NIRF University category.
| Institution | NIRF Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAHE (University) | University | 3 | 4 |
| MAHE | Overall | 14 | 14 |
| MAHE | Research | 19 | 23 |
| MAHE | Sustainability | 5 | — |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Medical | 10 | — |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy | 8 | — |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | Dental | 5 | — |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru | Dental | 11 | — |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru | Medical | 35 | — |
| Manipal Institute of Technology | Engineering | 59 | — |
| TAPMI Manipal | Management | 39 | — |
| Manipal School of Architecture and Planning | Architecture | 27 | — |
MAHE’s rise to NIRF University #3 in 2025 (up from #4 in 2024) reflects consistent performance across research output, industry linkages, and graduate outcomes. As an Institution of Eminence, MAHE has additional regulatory flexibility and foreign faculty collaboration privileges.
MAHE Manipal Scholarships
MAHE offers over 26 scholarship and financial assistance categories covering students across medical, engineering, pharmacy, and other programmes. Scholarships range from full fee waivers to partial tuition concessions based on merit or financial need.
| Scholarship | Programme | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Kalam-Pai Freeship | MBBS, BDS | 100% waiver of course fee and hostel fee |
| Kalam-Pai Scholar | MBBS, BDS | 100% course fee waiver |
| Merit Scholarship — UG Engineering | B.Tech (MIT Manipal) | 10% to 50% tuition fee waiver based on MET rank / Class 12 marks |
| Merit Scholarship — Bengaluru Campus | UG and PG | 20% tuition waiver for students scoring 85%+ in all subjects |
| Harish and Bina Shah EduEmpower | B.Tech | Need-based financial assistance |
| Merit Scholarship for Girl Students | Various UG | Tuition concession |
| Armed Forces Dependents Scholarship | Various programmes | Fee concession for wards of defence personnel |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) | AICTE-approved UG programmes | Full tuition fee waiver for EWS students |
Hostel and mess fees are excluded from all scholarship waivers and are charged separately. Government scholarship programmes — including Central Sector Scholarship, NSP-based schemes, and state-level scholarships — are also applicable to enrolled students subject to eligibility. Scholarship applications are processed at the time of admission through the MAHE admission portal at manipal.edu.
MAHE Manipal Campus and Infrastructure
MAHE’s main campus in Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka spans 600 acres on a hill top, designed and developed as a fully self-contained academic township since the 1950s. The campus elevation provides a cool, green environment distinct from most urban university campuses in India.
The Manipal campus houses over 10 constituent colleges and schools, including Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal Law School, and Manipal Institute of Communication. Over 30,000 students from across India and 57+ countries are enrolled across Manipal and affiliated campuses.
- Libraries: 14 libraries across campuses, including specialised medical and engineering libraries
- Hospitals: Kasturba Hospital Manipal — a 2,000+ bedded teaching hospital attached to KMC Manipal, serving the Udupi and coastal Karnataka region
- International students: MAHE enrolls one of the highest proportions of international students among Indian private universities, particularly in medicine and allied health
- Other India campuses: Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur
- International presence: Manipal Academy Dubai and Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia
- Research: NIRF Research rank #19 (2025) reflects strong publication output and sponsored research across medicine, pharmacy, and engineering
The Manipal campus is notable for its cosmopolitan student community and international academic connections. The presence of Kasturba Hospital — one of the largest teaching hospitals in Karnataka — gives medical students extensive clinical exposure at the undergraduate level.
MAHE Manipal vs Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham vs SRM Institute
Aspirants considering MAHE Manipal for medicine, engineering, or pharmacy commonly compare it with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (private deemed, strong in medicine and engineering) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology (private deemed, strong in engineering and health sciences) — all three are among the top-ranked private deemed universities in India serving overlapping applicant pools.
| Parameter | MAHE Manipal | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | SRM Institute of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Private Deemed, Institution of Eminence | Private Deemed, Institution of Eminence | Private Deemed University |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A++ | A++ |
| NIRF University (2025) | 3 | Among top 10 | Among top 30 |
| Medical Programmes | MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (KMC Manipal and Mangaluru) | MBBS at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences | MBBS at SRM Medical College |
| Engineering | B.Tech at MIT Manipal (NIRF Engineering #59) | B.Tech (NIRF Engineering top 30) | B.Tech (multiple campuses across Tamil Nadu) |
| MBBS Total Fees | INR 72.34 Lakhs (KMC Manipal) | INR 65 to 75 Lakhs (approx.) | INR 65 to 80 Lakhs (approx.) |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 14.27 to 25.47 Lakhs | INR 12 to 22 Lakhs (approx.) | INR 8 to 16 Lakhs (approx.) |
| B.Tech Admission Exam | MET / JEE Main | Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE) | SRMJEE / JEE Main |
| Campus Model | Hill-town academic township (Manipal, 600 acres) | Multi-campus (Coimbatore, Kochi, Amaravati, Faridabad) | Multi-campus (Kattankulathur, Delhi NCR, Ramapuram, Vadapalani) |
MAHE leads in NIRF University rank and holds the strongest constituent college rankings for dental and pharmacy programmes in India. Amrita offers a strong combination of engineering research and medical education, with its Coimbatore campus ranked among the top engineering colleges. SRM provides the largest campus network among the three, with more accessible B.Tech fees at its satellite campuses. The right choice depends on programme priority, preferred campus environment, and fee budget.
MAHE Manipal FAQs
Ques. What is MET and how do I apply for B.Tech at MIT Manipal?
Ans. MET (Manipal Entrance Test) is MAHE’s computer-based entrance test for B.Tech and other UG admissions. It covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. MET 2026 was conducted in April and May 2026. Registration for MET 2027 is expected to open around January 2027 at manipal.edu. You can also apply through JEE Main scores or Class 12 board merit, subject to seat availability in each round.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of MAHE Manipal?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, MAHE ranks 3rd in the University category and 14th Overall. Constituent colleges rank separately — KMC Manipal at Medical #10, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Pharmacy #8, Manipal College of Dental Sciences at Dental #5, and MIT Manipal at Engineering #59.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at KMC Manipal?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal is approximately INR 72.34 Lakhs for the full 5.5-year programme. Hostel and mess charges are applicable additionally. MAHE offers the Kalam-Pai Freeship and Kalam-Pai Scholar awards — full course and hostel fee waivers for meritorious and deserving MBBS students. Admission is through NEET UG scores via deemed university counselling.
Ques. What is the placement rate at MIT Manipal?
Ans. MIT Manipal reported an 86% overall placement rate for the 2024-25 season, with a highest package of INR 69.25 LPA and an average of INR 12.31 LPA. CSE and IT branches performed above average, with averages of INR 13.1 LPA and INR 14.2 LPA respectively.
Ques. Does MAHE Manipal have scholarship support for MBBS?
Ans. Yes. MAHE offers the Kalam-Pai Freeship (100% waiver of course fee and hostel fee) and the Kalam-Pai Scholar award (100% course fee waiver) for MBBS and BDS students. These are awarded based on merit and need. Additionally, the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver is available for AICTE-approved programmes for EWS students, and government scholarship schemes are applicable as per eligibility.
Ques. Is Manipal a good campus for medical students?
Ans. Yes. Kasturba Hospital Manipal, attached to KMC Manipal, is a 2,000+ bedded tertiary care teaching hospital — one of the largest in Karnataka. MBBS students at KMC get extensive clinical exposure from early years of the programme. KMC Manipal is ranked 10th in NIRF Medical 2025, making it the top-ranked private medical college in India.
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for KMC Manipal MBBS?
Ans. KMC Manipal is among the most competitive private medical colleges for NEET admissions. General category cutoffs have historically required NEET UG scores in the range of 650 to 680 out of 720. Exact cutoffs vary by category and are published after each deemed university counselling round. OBC, SC, and ST category cutoffs are lower as per reservation norms.
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At Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, you can apply for the B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program online through the official admission portal. The application deadline was around June 15, 2026. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and a minimum of marks. Admission is based on merit and/or the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) followed by counselling.
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, has opened admissions for the 2026 session, and the application form for many programmes was released around 30 September 2025. For the Manipal College of Dental Sciences (BDS) programme, the official “Dates to Remember” page states that the last date of application is subject to the guidelines of NEET UG 2025.
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Interested candidates can follow the steps to apply for the Manipal Academy of Higher Education Admission 2024.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal offers PhD admissions four times a year: January, April, July, and October. For the 2025-26 academic year, the application deadlines are:
These deadlines apply to various categories, including national scholars, international candidates, project fellows, and staff of MAHE institutions
At MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education), Manipal, the admission process varies by course. For most UG and PG programs, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and appear for the university entrance test (MET/MAT) or national-level exams like NEET, JEE, or GATE, depending on the program.
Admissions are finalized based on test scores, academic merit, and counselling. Selected students must submit documents and pay the course fee to confirm their seat at Manipal.
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The fee ranges between INR 65,000 to 78 lakhs depending on the course and specialization. Admission to most of the courses at MAHE is based on Manipal Entrance Test (MET) followed by GD and PI
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Manipal University Admission 2025 is open for various UG, PG & Diploma courses. The last date to apply online for admission is March 15, 2024. Interested candidates can register and apply @apply.manipal.edu.
Candidate should Pass with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognized University, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent. A valid test score in any of the Management Tests (CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT) is essential.
The fee for the various courses at the University is mentioned below:
Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year full-time B.Sc. Program should have passed 10+2, A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Admissions are done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year full-time BPT Program should have passed 10+2, A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The total fee for the Physiotherapy course(BPT) is INR 10.74 Lakhs. Admission will be offered on the basis of the merit list as per marks at 10+2 level. Interested candidates can follow the steps to apply for Manipal Academy of Higher Education Admission 2024.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers BBA in Finance (Financial Markets). The eligibility of the course is to complete 10+2 with at least 50% marks in the aggregate. The admission to the course is based on MET.
The total fee charged for B.Sc. Nursing at MAHE Manipal is INR 7.46 lacs. However, the MAHE Manipal has not released the year wise or semester wise fee structure of B.Sc. Nursing in online mode.