20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal BASLP Audiology And Speech [Language Pathology] Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.46 Lakhs.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) teaches the Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) at its College of Health Professions in Manipal. It is a full-time course of four years: three years of classes and clinic work, then a 10-month internship. The Rehabilitation Council of India approves the course, MAHE holds NAAC A++, and NIRF ranked MAHE #3 among universities in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.36 Lakhs, and INR 15 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and MAHE's online counselling. The course has 40 seats. Collegedunia estimates the average pay at INR 8.9 LPA, and MAHE does not publish a placement report for it.
The total fees with hostel is INR 15 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 9.36 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 7.02 Lakhs of that. You pay the program fee in three yearly parts over the four years. You also pay a caution deposit of INR 10,000, and it comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 5.64 Lakhs over four years at the 2026 room rate.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 7.02 Lakhs | INR 2.34 Lakhs a year, three yearly parts |
| Other fees | INR 2.34 Lakhs | INR 78,000 a year, three yearly parts |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5.64 Lakhs | INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 9.36 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 15 Lakhs | Full course |
MET 2027 forms are expected to close in Mar 2027, and classes are expected to start in Jul 2027. The 2026 batch started classes on 21 Jul 2026, and the last date to report was 10 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. MAHE fixes every date and puts it on its admission site. A late form misses the first MET attempt, so apply early.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET application, last date for the first attempt | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 exam, second attempt | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET merit list and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling registration and choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee part, last date | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 6 seat allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to report and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need 50% in Class 12 across Physics, Chemistry and one more subject, with English. The third subject can be Biology, Maths, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics or Psychology. You also need a MET rank to join counselling. If your result is not out yet, you can still apply, but MAHE cancels the seat if you miss 50%.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and English, with Biology, Maths, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics or Psychology |
| Class 12 marks | 50% in PCB, PCM or PCO |
| Entrance exam | A MET rank |
| Result not out yet | You can apply, but the seat is cancelled if you miss 50% |
MAHE handles the whole route: the MET, the online counselling and the fee. You write the MET, pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices. When a seat comes, you pay INR 1 Lakh in that round's window. If you miss that payment, you lose the seat and the deposit.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply for MET | Fill the form on the MAHE site before the last date |
| 2. Write MET | Phase 1 in April, and a second attempt in May if you want |
| 3. Join counselling | Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay INR 1 Lakh in the round's window, then the balance |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers before the last reporting date |
MAHE does not publish a MET closing rank for BASLP. The one fixed number is 50% in Class 12, and after that your MET rank decides the seat. Seats go in rank order across six online rounds. A lower rank can still get a seat in a later round when others leave.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class 12 minimum | 50% in PCB, PCM or PCO |
| MET closing rank | Not published by MAHE |
| Online counselling rounds in 2026 | 6 rounds |
Collegedunia estimates the average pay at INR 8.9 LPA, but MAHE does not publish a placement report for BASLP. The 10-month internship after year 3 is where most students make their first job contacts. Graduates work as audiologists and speech language pathologists in hospitals, clinics, schools and hearing aid companies.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.9 LPA, Collegedunia estimate |
| Placement report | Not published by MAHE |
| Internship | 10 months, after year 3 |
| Where graduates work | Hospitals, ENT, neurology and child clinics, hearing aid and cochlear implant companies, special schools |
Three MAHE schemes cut the program fee by INR 93,600 to INR 7.02 Lakhs over the course. The Manipal Foundation scholarship gives the most, 75%, but only to its own Scholar program students. The Scholar scholarship of 20% goes to the two best MET ranks with 80% in Class 12. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar scholarship | Top MET rank and 80% in Class 12, two seats in BASLP | 20%, INR 1.87 Lakhs over the course |
| Alumni children scholarship | General category, 80% in Class 12, a parent who graduated from MAHE | 10%, INR 93,600 over the course |
| Manipal Foundation scholarship | Scholar program student, 70% in the Karnataka board, MET rank up to 1,500 | 75%, INR 7.02 Lakhs over the course |
| Achiever scholarship | 8 CGPA with no backlog, among the top of the class | 20% of that year's fee, from year 2 |
NIRF ranked MAHE #3 among universities in 2025, and NAAC gave it an A++ grade. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) approves the BASLP course. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, reach and perception.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
| Rehabilitation Council of India | Latest review | Approved |
Years 1 to 3 have six semesters of classes and clinic work, and year 4 is a 10-month internship. You learn hearing tests, hearing aids, speech and language therapy and swallowing care. Every semester has two sessional exams, and teaching uses clinical demonstrations and case-based learning.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Years 1 to 3 | Six semesters of audiology, speech language pathology and clinic work |
| Year 4 | 10-month internship in clinics |
The course takes 40 students a year at MCHP Manipal. It started in 1992 with 10 students, and the whole department now has more than 130 students.
| Batch | Seats |
|---|---|
| BASLP at MCHP Manipal, every year | 40 |
| First batch, 1992 | 10 |
A double room with attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess costs INR 62,000 a year. That makes INR 1.41 Lakhs a year in the MCHP UG hostel. Mess is compulsory for first-year students in the hostel, and first-years get no single rooms. You book the room online after paying the first fee part.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Room | Double with attached bath, non-AC, INR 79,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, compulsory in year 1 |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| Single rooms | Not open to first-year UG students |
This course suits students who like science and people, and want to treat hearing and speech problems in hospitals and clinics.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE MET 2026 schedule and counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year, from the 2026-27 fee table. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee table and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your Class 12 subjects and marks. MAHE does not publish a MET closing rank, so this checks the entry rules.
MAHE fills BASLP seats by MET rank over six online rounds and does not publish the closing rank. If round 1 does not reach your rank, keep your choices and wait for the later rounds.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Each card below says who qualifies. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, higher pay.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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|
Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
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Admissions
Manipal University, Manipal:
Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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Placements
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.
VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
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