Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal BA {Hons.} Media Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal BA {Hons.} Media Communication Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 11.46 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 11.48 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 3.5 LPA

UG media estimate

Cutoff

CUET UG or MECAT score guide

Placement rate

100%

MIC placement record

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to reporting 05Admission DatesThe full cycle from form to classes 06FeesThe full course cost and hostel toggle 07Will your score get you in?The score range by route and category 08ScholarshipsSchemes you may claim and what they cut 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE Manipal BA Media

MAHE Manipal offers a four-year, full-time BA Hons Media Communication at MIC Manipal with 120 seats in this guide. The course is taught on campus and a three-year BA exit is also listed on the course page. MIC was set up in 1997 and stands #3 by India Today for Mass Communication 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.48 Lakhs, paid once every year, and INR 17.12 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply through MAHE and take CUET UG or MECAT, then PI. The UG media pay estimate is INR 3.5 LPA, and MIC states a 100% placement record for recent years.

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Fees

The full cost with hostel is INR 17.12 Lakhs and the full cost without hostel is INR 11.48 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 7.12 Lakhs. You pay the main fee once every year across four years. MAHE also lists other fee heads and a refundable caution deposit. Hostel and mess are added only if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 7.12 Lakhs	Per year × 4, INR 1.78 Lakhs a year
Other fee	INR 4.36 Lakhs	Per year × 4, INR 1.09 Lakhs a year
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and mess	INR 5.64 Lakhs	Per year × 4, INR 1.41 Lakhs a year
Total, no hostel	INR 11.48 Lakhs	Full course, refundable deposit not added
Total with hostel	INR 17.12 Lakhs	Full course, hostel and mess added

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Admission Dates

The form last date is expected in Jul 2027 and classes are expected to start in Jul 2027. The 2027 dates are estimates because the official calendar is not out. You should treat the final MAHE dates as the rule. If the form date closes, you wait for the next intake.

Event	Date	Status
Application form and last date to apply	Jul 2027	Tentative
CUET UG or MECAT entrance test	Jul 2027	Tentative
PI interview round	Jul 2027	Tentative
Merit list and admission offer	Jul 2027	Tentative
First year fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Document check and reporting	Jul 2027	Tentative
Orientation	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Eligibility

Class 12 needs 45% aggregate and a recognised board. A level and IB students also have listed routes. You must meet the marks rule before the test and PI. If your final marks are short, the Admission Cell will not confirm the seat.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 marks	10+2 or Pre-University with 45% aggregate
A levels	At least 2 or 3 subjects in A levels plus 5 passes in IGCSE or GCSE including English
IB route	IB Diploma or Certificate with 3 HL and 3 SL subjects and 24 points
Admission test	CUET UG or MECAT, followed by PI

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Admission Process

MAHE takes the form, then the test, then PI, then the merit list. You apply online and pay the application fee first. MAHE decides the offer from the test and PI. If you do not finish the fee and document step, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the MAHE form and pay the application fee
Write test	Take CUET UG or MECAT for this course
Attend PI	Sit for the personal interview set by MAHE
Merit list	Check the offer given from the test and PI
Pay and report	Pay the first year fee and finish document check

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Cutoff

The General score guide is 85 and the OBC-NCL score guide is 78. These are counselling guide numbers for CUET UG or MECAT plus PI. A higher score is safer because MAHE also reads the interview. Use the checker below for your category before you decide.

Category	Closing score or guide	Route
General	85	CUET UG or MECAT plus PI
OBC-NCL	78	CUET UG or MECAT plus PI
SC	65	CUET UG or MECAT plus PI
ST	60	CUET UG or MECAT plus PI
EWS	75	CUET UG or MECAT plus PI

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Placements

The UG media pay estimate is INR 3.5 LPA and MIC states a 100% placement record for recent years. The course page names media houses, PR firms, digital agencies, OTT firms and corporate communication teams. You should ask MIC for the latest role list before paying.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 3.5 LPA
Placement rate	100%
Media recruiters	Times Group, Network18, NDTV, The Hindu
Agency recruiters	Ogilvy, Edelman, Dentsu, Schbang
Digital and OTT recruiters	Netflix, Prime, Hotstar, ZEE5

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Scholarships

The biggest listed waiver in this calculator is INR 2 Lakhs and the smallest is INR 40,000. State and central schemes need income papers. You apply on the scheme portal or through the college office. Keep marks and income papers ready before the fee deadline.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST with low family income	INR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme	Class 12 top 20 percentile and income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 40,000
EWS tuition help	EWS certificate and income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 1.50 Lakhs
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL with low family income	INR 1 Lakh

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Ranking

#3 by India Today for Mass Communication 2026 and NAAC A++ are the two headline signals here. MIC was set up in 1997. Rankings can change, but they show that the media school has a known name in this field.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
India Today Mass Communication	2026	#3
NAAC	2024	A++
MIC Manipal	1997	School set up

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Course Structure

Year 1 starts with communication theory, reporting basics and media writing. Later years add production, PR, advertising, digital media and research work. You should pick it if you want writing and production together, not only one newsroom track.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Media writing, communication theory and reporting basics
Year 2	Photography, audio, video and digital media work
Year 3	Advertising, PR, research and internship work
Year 4	Honours research, advanced projects and portfolio work

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 5.64 Lakhs across four years in this estimate. Manipal is a campus town, so most student life sits around the university. You should check room type, mess plan and refund terms before you pay for a room.

Item	Detail
Hostel and mess	INR 5.64 Lakhs for four years in this estimate
Campus	Manipal campus town
Media labs	Production and studio work listed by MIC
Room check	Confirm room type before payment

Should you pick BA Hons Media Communication at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want media, PR, digital and production work in one campus course.

Pick it if:

You want media and PR work: Times Group, Network18, Dentsu and Ogilvy are named on the course page.

You learn by making work: the course lists live projects, workshops, internships and media production training.

You want a known MIC name: the school states a 100% placement record for recent years.

You can handle PI pressure: the merit list uses the test and PI, so prepare both before applying.

Skip it if:

You want only newsroom reporting: this course also covers advertising, PR, film, OTT and digital marketing.

You need a fixed job number: the official course page names roles but does not publish a pay table.

You are paying by loan: the fee is INR 11.48 Lakhs before hostel, so compare it with the ROI tile.

You miss the last date: MAHE closes the form before classes, so late forms wait for the next intake.

Counsellor's advice

If you want media, PR or digital work, keep this high. If you need a fixed pay number, ask MIC before paying.

BA Hons Media Communication Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 45% aggregate in 10+2 or Pre-University from a recognised board.

A level route: Pass A levels with the listed IGCSE or GCSE papers, including English.

IB route: IB Diploma or Certificate with 3 HL and 3 SL subjects and 24 points.

Test needed: CUET UG or MECAT, followed by PI for the merit list.

BA Hons Media Communication Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and pay the application fee on the admission portal.

Write the test: Take CUET UG or MECAT as listed for this course.

Attend PI: MAHE calls you for a personal interview after the test route.

Check merit list: The offer is based on the test and PI, so keep both ready.

Pay and report: Pay the first year fee and finish document check, or you lose the seat.

BA Hons Media Communication 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

Jul 2027

Application form and last date to apply

Expected from the 2026 cycle. Apply before the last date shown by MAHE.

Tentative

Jul 2027

CUET UG or MECAT entrance test

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jul 2027

PI interview round

Keep your portfolio and marks papers ready for the interview.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and admission offer

MAHE is expected to share offers after the test and PI.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First year fee payment

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the listed date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Document check and reporting

Bring original mark sheets and identity papers for checking.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Orientation

The college is expected to call admitted students before classes.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

The new batch is expected to start in July.

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

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication 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 cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 4, INR 1.78 Lakhs a year

INR 7.12 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 4, INR 1.09 Lakhs a year

INR 4.36 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 1.41 Lakhs a year

INR 5.64 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 11.48 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 17.12 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 19,356

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

30%

average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 28,865

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

20%

average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026 general fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your category and route. The score ranges are guides for this course's test and PI route.

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication vs similar colleges

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

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Christ University

Bengaluru

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Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts

Pune

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Amity University

Noida

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Jain University

Bengaluru

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St Xavier's College

Mumbai

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 11.48 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 6.60 Lakhs

INR 4.88 Lakhs less

INR 19.80 Lakhs

INR 8.32 Lakhs more

INR 8.40 Lakhs

INR 3.08 Lakhs less

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INR 4.28 Lakhs less

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 9.28 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch

INR 3.5 LPA

UG media estimate

INR 6 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA more

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 2 LPA more

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA more

INR 4 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

100%

MIC record

90%

10 points lower

92%

8 points lower

85%

15 points lower

88%

12 points lower

80%

20 points lower

Closing rankCUET UG or MECAT, General

score guide

5 places easier

3 places easier

10 places tougher

15 places tougher

10 places easier

Seatscourse intake guide

120

BA media

180

60 more

60 fewer

240

120 more

120

Same seats

60 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

30%

on INR 3.5 LPA

91%

61 points higher

28%

2 points lower

50%

20 points higher

56%

26 points higher

205%

175 points higher

In short

Christ costs less and pays more on average, but MAHE prints a higher placement rate. If your media goal needs campus life in Manipal, keep MAHE high; if cost is the only point, Christ is cheaper.

In short

Symbiosis has stronger pay in this table but costs much more. If you need a lower fee, MAHE is easier to defend; if you want a liberal arts setting, check Symbiosis.

In short

Amity costs less and has more seats, while MAHE has the stronger placement rate here. If you want a smaller media school name, keep MAHE above Amity.

In short

Jain costs less and sits in Bengaluru, but MAHE gives a stronger placement rate. If city internships matter more, check Jain; if MIC matters, pick MAHE.

In short

St Xavier's costs much less, but its seat count is lower in this table. If you clear both, compare the city and teaching style before you decide.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal BA Hons Media Communication

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BA Hons Media Communication at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want media, PR, digital or production work from one campus course. The fee without hostel is INR 11.48 Lakhs and the pay estimate used here is INR 3.5 LPA. Check the EMI and ROI tiles first if a loan will pay the fee.

Should I take this course if my score is near the guide number?▾

It depends on your PI. The General score guide is 85, but MAHE also uses the test and PI for the merit list. Keep this course in your list if your score is close. Prepare proof of writing, video or media work for the interview.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You can aim for media, PR, digital marketing, content, film, OTT and corporate communication work. The course page names Times Group, Network18, Dentsu, Ogilvy and OTT firms. Use this course if you want a broad media path, not one narrow newsroom path only.

Who should skip this course at MAHE Manipal?▾

Skip it if you need a fixed published pay table before paying. The course page names roles and recruiter types, but it does not publish a full salary table. If pay certainty matters most, ask MIC for the latest placement sheet before you pay the first fee.

Is this better for PR or journalism?▾

It suits both, but it is not only a journalism course. The course covers reporting, PR, advertising, digital media and production. Pick it if you want to test more than one media role. If you want only hard news reporting, ask for the newsroom paper list first.

Will the fee come back fast after placement?▾

Not very fast for every student. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.48 Lakhs and the pay estimate is INR 3.5 LPA, so the ROI tile reads 30%. Take the seat if the course fit matters to you, and plan the loan slowly.

Is Manipal a good city for this course?▾

Yes, if you want a campus town and can build a portfolio inside college. Manipal is not a large media market like Mumbai or Bengaluru, so internships may need planning. Use the MIC labs, workshops and projects early, and ask seniors how they found internships.

Should I wait one year for a cheaper media college?▾

Wait only if fee is the main issue and you have a clear cheaper target. MAHE costs INR 11.48 Lakhs without hostel and INR 17.12 Lakhs with hostel and mess in this guide. If MIC and campus learning matter to you, do not wait only for a small fee cut.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, the main course fee is listed year wise. Tuition is INR 1.78 Lakhs a year and the other fee is INR 1.09 Lakhs a year. Hostel and mess are separate. Ask the Admission Cell about the exact payment dates before you pay.

Does MAHE offer scholarships for this course?▾

There are state and central schemes that can help if your category and income match. The calculator above shows INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs as possible waivers. Keep income, category and marks papers ready, and confirm every scheme with MAHE before counting it.

Is hostel cost included in the course fee?▾

No. The course fee without hostel is INR 11.48 Lakhs. The hostel and mess estimate used here adds INR 5.64 Lakhs across four years, taking the total to INR 17.12 Lakhs. Check the room type and refund rule before you book a room.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 2026

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.

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

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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