MAHE Manipal Bachelor in Public Health [BPH] {Hons,} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UDUPI, ManipalDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1953NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal BPH Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.99 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 6.52 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Route
PI Merit
online form plus interview
Credits
160
honours path at PSPH
Eligibility
PCB 55%
Class 12 aggregate rule

About MAHE BPH

MAHE offers Bachelor of Public Health Honours at PSPH Manipal as a four year, full time course with a three year exit. The course is taught on campus through health sciences, social sciences, policy and management. PSPH has APHEA accreditation and MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.52 Lakhs, with a refundable INR 10,000 deposit outside the total. Admission is through the online form, a personal interview and a merit list. Seats are not published. The course does not publish an average pay; INR 4 LPA is used only as a loan check figure.

MAHE BPH Fees

The full course costs INR 11.10 Lakhs with hostel and INR 6.52 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.84 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in four yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee and also takes a refundable deposit. Hostel and mess add INR 4.58 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 4.84 LakhsINR 1.21 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Other feeINR 1.68 LakhsINR 42,000 a year, 4 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 4.58 LakhsINR 1.145 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.52 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 11.10 LakhsFull course

MAHE BPH Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet and the 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. Application is expected to close in Aug 2027 and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the MAHE admission portal for the form and interview slots.

EventDateStatus
Application registration, last date to applyAug 2027Tentative
Personal interview selection roundAug 2027Tentative
Merit list and provisional offerAug 2027Tentative
Counselling and seat allotmentAug 2027Tentative
Admission fee, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Orientation weekAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE BPH Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. You also need 55% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The rule is strict because the course sits under health sciences. If you miss one subject, ask admissions before filling the form.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Class 12 marks55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
RouteOnline form and personal interview
ModeFull time on campus

MAHE BPH Admission Process

MAHE takes the form online and then calls students for a personal interview. You fill the form, attend the interview and wait for the merit list. The offer is provisional first. If you miss the fee date after the offer, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form at the MAHE admission portal
2. Attend interviewAppear for the Personal Interview round
3. Check merit listMAHE publishes the list after the interview
4. Pay feeComplete admission steps after the offer
5. ReportBring original marksheets for document check

MAHE BPH Cutoff

There is no published closing rank for this course. The hard number is 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. MAHE then uses the personal interview and merit list, so a student who only meets the mark rule still needs a strong interview.

ProfileClosing rank or scoreRound and year
PCB 55% and aboveEligible for interviewAdmission rule, 2026
Below PCB 55%Not eligibleAdmission rule, 2026

MAHE BPH Placements

INR 4 LPA is only a loan check figure, and average pay is not published for BPH. The table also shows no placement rate for this course. Students should treat the field visits, internships and research projects as the training base, not as a promised salary.

MetricValue
Average payNot published for BPH
Placement rateNot published for BPH
Training baseField visits, internships and research projects
Loan check figureINR 4 LPA

MAHE BPH Scholarships

The biggest listed waiver here is INR 96,800 and the smallest is INR 48,400. The defence ward scholarship gives the larger cut. Most schemes need category, income or family proof, so keep the certificate ready before the admission fee date.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit scholarshipHigh Class 12 marks or rank, as MAHE setsINR 48,400
Konkani speaking scholarshipKonkani speaking students, as MAHE checksINR 48,400
Defence ward scholarshipChildren of defence or CAPF staffINR 96,800
MAHE alumni scholarshipChildren of MAHE alumniINR 72,600

MAHE BPH Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. PSPH also has APHEA accreditation for public health education. NIRF ranks the university on filed data, while NAAC checks teaching, research and student support.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAC2024A++
APHEA2026Accredited public health school

MAHE BPH Course Structure

The honours path carries 160 credits and the three year exit carries 120 credits. Year 1 builds health science and social science basics. Later years add policy, management, field work, internships and a research project.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Health science, society and public health basics
Year 2Policy, management and data skills
Year 3Field visits, internships and project work
Year 4Honours study and advanced research project

MAHE BPH Hostel and Campus

The lower hostel option costs INR 4.58 Lakhs for four years with mess advance included. First year students stay in MAHE hostels at Manipal if they take a room. Public health students get field visits and community work through PSPH.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 4.58 Lakhs for four years, lower non AC option
CampusManipal campus
SchoolPrasanna School of Public Health
Learning outside classField visits, internships and community work

Should you pick BPH at MAHE?

This course suits students who want public health work and can learn through field visits.

Pick it if:
You want a public health school: PSPH has APHEA accreditation and teaches public health through policy, data and field work.
You want a higher study path: BPH graduates can apply for MPH, MHA, MSW or MSc HTA pathway courses.
You meet the PCB rule: MAHE asks for 55% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology before the interview.
You want an honours exit: four years gives 160 credits, while three years gives 120 credits and a regular degree.
Skip it if:
You want a fixed campus salary: MAHE does not publish BPH average pay, so judge the fee with care.
You want only hospital clinical work: this course teaches population health, policy, data and community practice.
You need the lowest fee: the full fee without hostel is INR 6.52 Lakhs before living cost.
You missed Biology in Class 12: ask admissions first, because Biology is listed in the official rule.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want public health, policy or health data. If you need a published salary first, ask PSPH before paying.
BPH Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English are needed.
Class 12 marks: You need 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Admission route: MAHE uses the online form, personal interview and merit list.
Course mode: The BPH Honours course is full time on the Manipal campus.
BPH Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form at the admission portal.
Attend interview: PSPH calls eligible students for a Personal Interview.
Check merit list: MAHE prepares the list from the interview performance.
Accept offer: Pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter.
Report to campus: Bring original marksheets for document check at Manipal.

BPH 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
Apr 2027
Application form opens
The form is expected to open before the last date to apply.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Application registration, last date to apply
Submit the form before this month ends.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Personal interview selection round
Eligible students are expected to attend the interview.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Merit list and provisional offer
MAHE is expected to send offers after the interview.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Counselling and seat allotment
The offer decides the seat for this course.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the offer date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original Class 12 marksheets and ID proof.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected in the first week of August.

Source: MAHE admission dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE BPH 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 1.21 Lakhs a year
INR 4.84 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 4, INR 42,000 a year
INR 1.68 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 1.145 Lakhs a year
INR 4.58 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.52 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 11.10 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,993
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Loan check pay
INR 4 LPA
not a promised campus average
Education loan EMI
INR 18,715
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Hostel option
INR 4.58 Lakhs
lower non AC hostel and mess

Source: MAHE 2026 fee notice and hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a BPH seat at MAHE?

Pick your profile. The ranges show how the published eligibility rule fits your case.

Profile
Interview
PCB 55% · Eligible marks
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
PCB 55% · Ask admissions
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
PCB 50 to 54% · Eligible marks
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
PCB 50 to 54% · Ask admissions
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
No Biology · Eligible marks
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
No Biology · Ask admissions
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
Need clarity · Eligible marks
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
Need clarity · Ask admissions
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
Other board · Eligible marks
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
Other board · Ask admissions
55% and above: yes, you can be considered. Prepare for the personal interview.
50% to 54%: almost there. Ask admissions before paying the form fee.
Below 50%: not this route. Ask MAHE about another health programme.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The course page publishes an eligibility rule, not a closing score. Treat the interview as the final check after you meet the PCB mark rule.

MAHE B.Tech CSE Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Merit scholarship
INR 48,400
MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking scholarship
INR 48,400
MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Defence ward scholarship
INR 96,800
MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni scholarship
INR 72,600
MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,400
Your net course fee: INR 6.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.21 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.31 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 96,800
Your net course fee: INR 5.55 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.45 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.07 Lakhs

MAHE BPH 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
Manipal
Compared with
DY Patil University School of Public Health
Navi Mumbai
Compared with
Parul University
Vadodara
Compared with
Martin Luther Christian University
Shillong
Compared with
NIILM University
Kaithal
Compared with
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences
Pune
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 6.52 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 20 Lakhs
INR 13.48 Lakhs more
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 3.32 Lakhs less
INR 3.56 Lakhs
INR 2.96 Lakhs less
INR 2.72 Lakhs
INR 3.80 Lakhs less
Not published
Eligibility minimumClass 12 marks
55%
PCB aggregate
50%
5 points lower
50%
5 points lower
Not published
Not published
Not published
Durationyears
4
honours path
4
Same duration
4
Same duration
3
1 fewer
4
Same duration
Not published
Creditshonours path
160
MAHE BPH Honours
160
Same credits
180
20 more
Not published
Not published
Not published
NIRF rankuniversity rank
#3
NIRF University
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Hostel + messfull course option
INR 4.58 Lakhs
lower non AC option
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
DY Patil costs much more, but has the same four year public health shape. If fee is the main point, MAHE is easier to carry; if Navi Mumbai matters, check DY Patil.
In short
Parul costs less and lists more credits. If you want the lower fee, compare its field work and school strength with MAHE before you decide.
In short
MLCU is shorter and cheaper, but its degree path is different. If you want the four year honours route, MAHE fits that goal better.
In short
NIILM has the lowest printed fee here. If MAHE gives you the public health school and Manipal campus you want, use NIILM only as a low cost check.
In short
SIHS does not publish the same BPH figures in this table. If Pune is your main reason, ask SIHS for fee and duration before you compare it with MAHE.

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

FAQs on MAHE BPH

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BPH at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want public health work and can use the MAHE name. The fee without hostel is INR 6.52 Lakhs and PSPH has APHEA accreditation. The course does not publish average pay, so ask the school about recent roles before you pay.
Should I take this course if I want a hospital job?▾
Take it only if you want population health, policy, data or community health work. BPH is not a clinical degree and it does not make you a doctor. If your goal is patient care, ask MAHE about clinical health courses before you decide.
What job can I get after BPH at MAHE?▾
You can aim for public health project roles, programme support, health data support and NGO or government linked work. The course page lists internships, field visits and research projects, but it does not publish average pay. Ask PSPH for recent BPH outcomes before you accept the offer.
Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾
Pick it if you like health, society, policy and data more than hospital treatment. The course has 160 credits on the honours path and includes field visits, internships and research work. It suits students who may later study MPH, MHA, MSW or health technology assessment.
Who should skip MAHE BPH?▾
Skip it if you need a course with a published salary table before you join. MAHE prints the fee and admission rule, but not BPH average pay. You should also skip it if you did not study Biology in Class 12, unless admissions gives written clarity.
Is MAHE BPH better for higher studies?▾
Yes, it can be a strong base for higher studies in public health. The course has a four year honours route with 160 credits and an advanced research project. If you plan MPH or health policy later, keep your field work records and research work ready from year 2.
Should I wait a year for another public health college?▾
Wait only if the fee or location is a clear problem for your family. MAHE charges INR 6.52 Lakhs without hostel and INR 11.10 Lakhs with the hostel option shown here. If Manipal and the PSPH route suit you, waiting may not add much.
Is the hostel cost high for MAHE BPH?▾
It adds a lot to the total. The lower hostel and mess option used here adds INR 4.58 Lakhs over four years, taking the estimate to INR 11.10 Lakhs. If your budget is tight, first check day scholar options or lower room types.
Will I get admission with PCB 55%?▾
You can be considered, but admission is not automatic. The official rule asks for 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and MAHE also uses a personal interview and merit list. Prepare for why you want public health before the interview.
Can I leave after three years?▾
Yes, the course page says you can exit after three years with 120 credits. The four year honours route needs 160 credits and an advanced research project. Ask the school how a three year exit affects higher study plans before choosing that route.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee notice breaks the course fee into four yearly parts, so the whole amount is not due at once. The first year has tuition, other fee and a refundable deposit. If you need a smaller payment plan, ask MAHE before the offer fee date.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the MAHE schemes that match your proof first. The calculator above uses INR 48,400 to INR 96,800 as printed waiver amounts. Keep income, category, defence or alumni papers ready, because the college will ask for proof before approving any waiver.

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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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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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.

If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.

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