MAHE Manipal B.Psychology : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Psychology Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 11.94 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 11.84 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8 LPA
NIRF UG 4-year median
Cutoff
MET merit
50% MET plus 10+2 marks
Placement rate
58%
NIRF UG 4-year placed

About MAHE Bachelor in Psychology

MAHE offers a four-year, full-time Bachelor in Psychology at Manipal College of Health Professions. The course is taught on campus and builds a base for behavioural health counselling, school psychology, forensic psychology and health psychology. MAHE has NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.84 Lakhs, and INR 17.78 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply online and take MET. Course seats are not published. The NIRF UG four-year median pay is INR 8 LPA, and 58% of the UG four-year batch was placed.

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Fees

The full course costs INR 11.84 Lakhs without hostel and INR 17.78 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 8.84 Lakhs. You pay the fee once every year for four years. The other fee is added each year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 8.84 LakhsINR 2.21 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Other feeINR 3 LakhsINR 75,000 a year, 4 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 5.94 LakhsINR 1.49 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 11.84 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 17.78 LakhsFull course

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Feb 2027, and the last date to apply is 15 Jul 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. You should keep your MET scorecard, Class 12 marks and identity proof ready before counselling starts.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensFeb 2027Tentative
Application, last date to apply15 Jul 2027Tentative
MET slot booking and admit cardJun 2027Tentative
MET examJun 2027Tentative
MET result and merit listJul 2027Tentative
Online counselling and allotmentJul 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Eligibility

You need 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 and must be 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year. Science and Arts stream students can apply. You also need MET, because MAHE uses 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks for the merit list.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 streamScience or Arts from a recognised board
Class 12 marks50% aggregate marks
Age17 years by 31 Dec of the admission year
ExamMET score

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Admission Process

MAHE first takes the online form and then uses MET and Class 12 marks for the merit list. You upload the Class 12 mark card, join counselling and finish admission steps after allotment. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form and choose this program
2. Write METTake the entrance test on the given slot
3. Upload marksGive the Class 12 mark card for the merit list
4. Join counsellingAccept the allotment and pay the first fee
5. ReportFinish the document check at the college

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Cutoff

MAHE gives 50% weight to MET and 50% to Class 12 marks, but it has not published a closing score. The table shows the score rule used for the merit list. You should treat a higher MET score as safer until MAHE shares a closing score.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
GeneralNot publishedMerit list, 2026
EWSNot publishedMerit list, 2026
OBC-NCLNot publishedMerit list, 2026
SC or STNot publishedMerit list, 2026
Score rule50% MET plus 50% Class 12 marksMAHE UG rule

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Placements

The NIRF UG four-year median pay is INR 8 LPA and 58% of that batch was placed. The psychology course is new, so course-wise pay is not published. Psychology graduates can move to counselling support, research support, school roles and higher study.

MetricValue
Median payINR 8 LPA, UG four-year NIRF data
Batch placed58%
Students placed1,650 out of 2,832 graduating students
Higher studies591 students
Likely rolesCounselling support, school support, research support

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Scholarships

The biggest listed waiver is 20%, which is about INR 2.37 Lakhs on the no-hostel fee. The Konkani speaking scholarship gives 10%. You must pay the first-year fee first for many MAHE awards, and the extra amount comes back later.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipMerit rank students within the approved intake share20% program fee
Achiever scholarshipStudents with high CGPA after year 120% program fee from later years
Konkani speaking scholarshipKonkani speaking students in General category10% program fee
Education loan interest subsidyEligible MAHE students using an education loanInterest support, as approved

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++ grade. NIRF ranks universities on teaching, research, graduation outcomes and reach. NAAC checks the university on teaching, student support and governance.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAC2022A++
NIRF data set20253,591 UG four-year first-year intake

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Course Structure

Year 1 builds the base in behaviour and health, and later years move to counselling and applied psychology. The course page names school, forensic and health psychology as areas a student may move towards. The fourth year supports deeper study.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Base psychology and behaviour papers
Year 2Assessment, counselling base and research methods
Year 3Applied psychology and field learning
Year 4Advanced papers and project work

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess cost INR 5.94 Lakhs over four years. First-year UG students staying in hostel must take the mess, and single-seater rooms are not given to first-year UG students. The Manipal campus keeps daily life close to the hospital, labs and classrooms.

ItemDetail
First-year roomNo single-seater room for first-year UG students
MessMandatory for first-year UG students in hostel
Hostel and mess costINR 5.94 Lakhs over four years
CampusManipal campus in Karnataka

Should you pick Bachelor in Psychology at MAHE?

This course suits students who want psychology with a health sciences base.

Pick it if:
You want a health campus: MAHE teaches this course in its health professions college, close to hospital learning.
You want clear career paths: the course page names school, forensic and health psychology as study areas.
Your family checks pay early: the fee is INR 11.84 Lakhs, and the UG median pay is INR 8 LPA.
You can write MET: MAHE uses MET and Class 12 marks together, so do not depend on board marks alone.
Skip it if:
You want only campus jobs: course-wise psychology pay is not published, so plan higher study or supervised training.
You need a single room first: MAHE hostel rules do not give single rooms to first-year UG students.
Your budget stops at tuition: hostel and mess can add INR 5.94 Lakhs over four years.
You miss the form date: the 2026 application closed on 15 Jul 2026, and late seats are not promised.
Counsellor's advice
Pick this if you want psychology inside a health campus. If you need a job-first course, ask MAHE for course-wise placement proof.
Bachelor in Psychology Eligibility▾
Class 12 stream: Science or Arts from a recognised board.
Minimum marks: 50% aggregate marks in Class 12.
Entrance test: MET score is used with Class 12 marks for the merit list.
Age rule: You must be 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year.
Document check: Upload your Class 12 mark card when MAHE asks for it.
Bachelor in Psychology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and choose Bachelor in Psychology.
Write MET: Book the test slot and take the entrance test.
Upload marks: Give your Class 12 marks, because MAHE uses them with MET.
Join counselling: MAHE prepares the merit list and allots seats through counselling.
Pay and report: Pay the first fee on time, then finish the document check.

Bachelor in Psychology Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Feb 2027
Application form opens
Start the online MAHE form when the portal opens.
Tentative
15 Jul 2027
Application, last date to apply
Last date to apply is estimated from the 2026 page.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET slot booking and admit card
Book the test slot and download the admit card.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET exam
Take MET because it carries half the merit score.
Tentative
Jul 2027
MET result and merit list
MAHE adds MET and Class 12 marks for the list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Online counselling and allotment
Accept the seat only after checking the fee and hostel cost.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First year fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Carry Class 12 marks, identity proof and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Plan travel and hostel booking before classes start.

Source: MAHE Bachelor of Psychology admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 2.21 Lakhs a year
INR 8.84 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 4, INR 75,000 a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 1.49 Lakhs a year
INR 5.94 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 11.84 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 17.78 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 19,963
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
68%
average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 29,978
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
45%
average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026 General Category Fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your category and board route. The cutoff ranges use the published MAHE merit rule.

Category
Board route
General, Indian board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
General, International board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
EWS, Indian board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
EWS, International board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
OBC-NCL, Indian board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
OBC-NCL, International board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
SC or ST, Indian board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
SC or ST, International board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
PwD, Indian board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
PwD, International board
80 and above: strong profile. Keep MAHE high on your form and upload marks early.
50 to 79: eligible for the merit list. Your MET score and Class 12 marks decide the seat.
Below 50: not enough for this course. Improve the missing mark before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE has not published a closing score for this new program. Use this as a merit-rule check, then ask the Admission Cell for the latest score list before you pay.

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.

Category
Family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Scholar scholarship
INR 2.37 Lakhs
MAHE
20% program fee waiver for top merit rank students within the approved intake share.
Who qualifies: merit rank studentsApply by admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking scholarship
INR 1.18 Lakhs
MAHE
10% program fee waiver for eligible Konkani speaking students in General category.
Who qualifies: Konkani speaking studentsApply by admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever scholarship
INR 1.78 Lakhs
MAHE
20% program fee waiver from later years for strong CGPA and no backlog.
Who qualifies: high CGPA after year 1Apply by year 2
Not eligible on your answers
Education loan interest subsidy
INR 50,000
MAHE
Interest support for eligible students using an approved education loan.
Who qualifies: education loan usersApply after loan approval
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.18 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 10.66 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 11.84 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.68 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 10.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.55 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.96 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.88 Lakhs

MAHE Bachelor in Psychology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 11.84 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
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Median payUG four-year NIRF data
INR 8 LPA
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Placement rateUG four-year NIRF data
58%
placed batch
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Scholarship waiverMAHE merit waiver
20%
Scholar scholarship
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UG intakeNIRF UG four-year intake
3,591
first-year intake
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Christ has a known psychology brand, but matching official figures were not published in this data set. If you need verified fee and pay numbers, ask both admission offices before you decide.
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Amity is a large private university, but matching official figures were not published in this data set. If MAHE fits your health-campus plan, keep it higher after checking the fee.
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LPU offers a large campus setting, but matching official figures were not published in this data set. If you want Manipal health exposure, MAHE remains the clearer pick.
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Jain has Bengaluru access, but matching official figures were not published in this data set. If city exposure matters most, ask Jain for course-wise pay before you decide.
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SRM has a broad private university setup, but matching official figures were not published in this data set. If health psychology is your plan, check MAHE first.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE Bachelor in Psychology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Bachelor in Psychology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want psychology inside a health sciences campus. The fee without hostel is INR 11.84 Lakhs, and the UG four-year median pay in NIRF data is INR 8 LPA. Ask MAHE for course-wise placement data before taking a loan.
Should I take this course if I want counselling work?▾
Yes, it can fit that goal. The course page names behavioural health counselling, school psychology, forensic psychology and health psychology as paths. You should still plan supervised training or higher study, because a first psychology degree alone may not be enough for every counselling role.
Is this course good for higher studies in psychology?▾
Yes, it suits students who want higher study later. The four-year structure gives more time for research methods, applied papers and a project. Keep your grades strong from year 1, because postgraduate psychology seats often look at marks, projects and interview performance.
Should I join if I only want quick campus placement?▾
Think carefully before you join for that reason alone. MAHE publishes UG four-year NIRF pay data, but course-wise psychology placement data is not published. If your main goal is a job right after graduation, ask the Admission Cell for the latest course-wise placement proof.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
It depends on your budget and how far you live from Manipal. Hostel and mess add about INR 5.94 Lakhs over four years, taking the full cost to INR 17.78 Lakhs. If that strains your loan, compare nearby living costs before you book a room.
Will MET decide my admission?▾
MET is a big part, but it is not the only part. MAHE says the merit list uses 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 aggregate marks. Prepare for MET and keep your board marks ready, because both decide where you stand.
Should I apply if my Class 12 marks are just 50%?▾
You can apply if you meet the 50% aggregate rule. That only makes you eligible, not sure of a seat. A stronger MET score can help your merit score, so do not treat the minimum mark as enough for selection.
Is MAHE better for psychology because it has a health campus?▾
It can be better if you want psychology linked with health and behaviour. The course sits under Manipal College of Health Professions, and MAHE also has hospital-linked learning around the campus. Visit the department page and ask what practical work Bachelor in Psychology students get.
Should I wait a year for a cheaper option?▾
Wait only if the fee is the main problem. The no-hostel fee is INR 11.84 Lakhs, and hostel can take it to INR 17.78 Lakhs. If your family needs a lower cost, compare scholarships and a backup option before paying the first fee.
Can scholarships cut the fee?▾
Yes, but the waiver depends on your profile. MAHE lists a 20% Scholar scholarship, a 20% Achiever scholarship and a 10% Konkani speaking scholarship. Many awards ask you to pay the first-year fee first, so keep money ready until the refund comes back.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the MAHE fee PDF shows four yearly installments for this course. The first year total includes tuition, other fee and the refundable caution deposit. Keep the first installment ready before counselling, because missing the fee date can cost you the seat.
Will I get a single hostel room in the first year?▾
No, do not plan on that. The hostel fee PDF says single-seater AC and non-AC rooms are not for first-year UG students. If a private room matters to you, check off-campus options before you choose the hostel.
Who should skip Bachelor in Psychology at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you want a low-fee course or a sure job-first degree. The fee is high, and course-wise psychology pay is not published yet. It fits better if you want a health-campus base and are ready for higher study or supervised training.

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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.

  • You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
  • In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
  • Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.

Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.

Average CTC

7.2 LPA

Highest CTC

22.38 LPA

Total no of offers made

781

Major recruiters

E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.

Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.

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Akanksha Gupta
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.

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.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • 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.

    • The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.

    • The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.

Placements

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • 6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.

    • Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • 713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.

    • The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.

    • Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.

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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