Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers a three-year, full-time BBA with Marketing Management as the specialisation. The Manipal School of Commerce and Economics teaches it on the Manipal campus in Karnataka, over six semesters. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.61 Lakhs, and INR 12.06 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. There is no entrance exam: you need 50% in Class 12, then an online interview. The latest NIRF data shows a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA for its 3-year UG courses, with 35% of graduates placed.
MAHE BBA Marketing Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 12.06 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 8.61 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 2.87 Lakhs a year. You pay the programme fee once every year, three times in all. MAHE fixes the fee each year. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. The hostel and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Programme fee
INR 8.61 Lakhs
INR 2.87 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 3.45 Lakhs
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 3 years, non-AC double room
Total, no hostel
INR 8.61 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 12.06 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE BBA Marketing Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 25 Jul 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the form is expected to open in Oct 2026. MAHE fixes every date and you apply only on apply.manipal.edu.
Event
Date
Status
Online form opens
Oct 2026
Tentative
Online personal interview rounds
Feb 2027
Tentative
Merit list and provisional offer
Mar 2027
Tentative
First-year fee to accept the offer
Apr 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
May 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
MAHE BBA Marketing Eligibility
You need 50% in Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board. An IB student needs 24 points, and an A Level student needs two or three subjects. There is no entrance exam and no upper age limit. If you have less than 50%, you cannot apply.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12, Indian board
50% aggregate, any stream
IB
Diploma or Certificate with 24 points
A Level
Two or three subjects, and five IGCSE or GCSE passes at a D grade average
Entrance exam
None
MAHE BBA Marketing Admission Process
You fill the online form, sit an online interview and then wait for the merit list. MAHE sends a provisional offer to the students it picks. You accept it by paying the first-year fee by the date in the offer. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Online form
Apply on apply.manipal.edu and pay the form fee
2. Online interview
Answer basic business and personal questions
3. Merit list
MAHE ranks you on Class 12 marks and the interview
4. Offer and fee
Pay the first-year fee by the date in the offer
5. Report
Bring original mark sheets for the document check
MAHE BBA Marketing Cutoff
The cutoff is 50% in Class 12 for Indian boards and 24 points for IB. MAHE does not publish a closing mark for BBA. Your marks and the interview decide the merit list, so a higher score gives a better chance.
Board
Minimum to apply
Year
Indian board, Class 12
50% aggregate
2026
IB
24 points
2026
A Level
D grade average
2026
MAHE BBA Marketing Placements
The median pay for MAHE 3-year UG courses was INR 4.3 LPA, with 292 of 841 graduates placed in 2023-24. That is 35% placed, and 246 graduates, or 29%, went for higher studies. The median was INR 3.5 LPA in the two years before. The placement cell in the commerce school brings recruiters to the campus.
MAHE scholarships cut the fee by INR 86,100 to INR 1.72 Lakhs over the course. The Scholar scholarship gives the most, a 20% cut, to the top 12 BBA students on the merit list. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time. To keep it, you need a CGPA of 8 every year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Scholar scholarship
Top 12 on the BBA merit list, 80% in Class 12, General category
20%, INR 1.72 Lakhs over the course
Achiever scholarship
Top 12 BBA students by CGPA from year 2, CGPA of 8 and no backlog
20% of that year's fee
Children of MAHE alumni
80% in Class 12, a parent who graduated from MAHE
10%, INR 86,100 over the course
Konkani speaking students
Mother tongue Konkani, General category
10%, INR 86,100 over the course
MAHE BBA Marketing Ranking
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and NAAC gave it an A++ grade. The government also made it an Institution of Eminence in 2020. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results and outreach.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NAAC
Current cycle
A++
Institution of Eminence
2020
Given by the Ministry of Education
MAHE BBA Marketing Hostel and Campus
A non-AC double room with a common bath costs INR 57,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 58,000. A triple room costs INR 51,000 a year. These are the 2025-26 rates. The hostel is on the campus and you pay for it each year.
Item
Detail
Non-AC double room, common bath
INR 57,000 a year
Non-AC triple room, common bath
INR 51,000 a year
Mess advance
INR 58,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
Campus
Manipal, a university town in Udupi district
Should you pick BBA Marketing at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who want a marketing or sales career and like living in a campus town.
Pick it if:
You want a job in marketing or sales: Amazon hired commerce school students as business analysts and Codeyoung hired them for sales last season.
You want a large alumni network: the commerce school has more than 5,000 alumni, and MAHE graduates work in many firms across India and abroad.
You want to live on one campus: Manipal is a university town, so hostel, mess, clubs and classes are in one place.
You have 80% or more in Class 12: the top 12 on the merit list get 20% off each year with a CGPA of 8.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a high first salary: the median pay for 3-year UG courses here is INR 4.3 LPA, much lower than the full fee.
You want a job right after the degree: only 35% of 3-year UG graduates were placed, and 29% went on to higher studies instead.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small town, so internships you find on your own mean a long trip.
You plan to apply only in May: the form stays open till May, but the interview rounds start earlier, so the early merit lists fill first.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a marketing career and can pay the full fee, apply as soon as the form opens. If the fee is hard, count on a loan, not on the Scholar scholarship.
BBA Marketing Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: Pass Class 12 in any stream with 50% aggregate from a recognised board.
IB students: The IB Diploma or Certificate with at least 24 points overall.
A Level students: Two or three A Level subjects, plus five IGCSE or GCSE passes at a D grade average.
Entrance exam: None. MET (the Manipal Entrance Test) is not used for BBA.
BBA Marketing Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu and pay the form fee.
Online interview: A short personal interview on basic business sense and on you.
Merit list: MAHE ranks students on Class 12 marks and the interview.
Accept the offer: Pay the first-year fee by the date in the offer or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your original mark sheets for the document check.
BBA Marketing Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Online application form opens
Expected on apply.manipal.edu, as in the 2026 cycle.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Online personal interview rounds
Interviews are held in rounds after you apply; early applicants get early slots.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Merit list and provisional offer
MAHE ranks you on Class 12 marks and the interview.
Tentative
Apr 2027
First-year fee payment to accept the offer
You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the date in it.
Tentative
May 2027
Last date to apply
The 2026 form closed on 31 May 2026; expect the same month.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Final interview round and last offers
Only if seats are left after the earlier rounds.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Orientation
The induction week comes just before classes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The 2026 batch started on 25 Jul 2026.
Source: MAHE BBA programme page and MAHE admissions. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal BBA Marketing Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026 batch fees. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Programme fee
Per year × 3, INR 2.87 Lakhs a year
INR 8.61 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, non-AC double room and mess advance
INR 3.45 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 8.61 Lakhs
3 years · programme fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.06 Lakhs
3 years · programme fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 14,517
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
50%
median pay INR 4.3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 20,334
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
36%
median pay INR 4.3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: MAHE BBA programme page and MAHE hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?
Pick your Class 12 marks. There is no entrance exam, so your marks and the interview decide.
Class 12 marks
80% or more in Class 12
You can apply, and you may reach the top of the merit list. The interview still counts, so prepare for it.
60% to 79% in Class 12
You can apply. MAHE publishes no closing mark, so the interview matters. Apply early, when more seats are open.
50% to 59% in Class 12
You clear the minimum, but only just. Apply in the first round and prepare well for the interview.
Below 50% in Class 12
Not this year. The minimum to apply is 50% in Class 12.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE does not publish a closing mark for BBA. The merit list is made in rounds, so an early form gives you more rounds to get an offer.
MAHE Manipal BBA Marketing Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, so the total shows the biggest one. Confirm it with the college.
Class 12 marks
Family link
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
Scholar scholarship
INR 1.72 Lakhs
MAHE, for the top 12 on the BBA merit list
A 20% cut on the programme fee each year while you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12, General category, top 12 on the merit listApply by: the MAHE scholarship form after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 86,100
MAHE
A 10% cut on the programme fee each year if you clear every subject.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12 and a parent who graduated from MAHEApply by: the MAHE scholarship form after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students
INR 86,100
MAHE
A 10% cut on the programme fee each year if you clear every subject.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, General categoryApply by: the MAHE scholarship form after admission
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 1.72 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.89 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 8.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 86,100
Your net course fee: INR 7.75 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal BBA Marketing 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, a better rank. Pay and placement are for all 3-year UG courses, from NIRF data.
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
Christ University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Compared with
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Compared with
Symbiosis International
Pune, Maharashtra
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 8.61 Lakhs
programme fee
INR 8.33 Lakhs
INR 28,000 less
INR 11.37 Lakhs
INR 2.76 Lakhs more
Not published
Not published
Median pay3-year UG courses, 2023-24
INR 4.3 LPA
2023-24 batch
INR 5.36 LPA
INR 1.06 LPA more
INR 6.3 LPA
INR 2 LPA more
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 3.03 LPA
INR 1.27 LPA less
Placement rate3-year UG graduates placed
35%
292 of 841
55%
20 points higher
96%
61 points higher
51%
16 points higher
22%
13 points lower
Higher studies3-year UG graduates
29%
246 graduates
40%
11 points higher
4%
25 points lower
14%
15 points lower
44%
15 points higher
NIRF rankUniversity, 2025
#3
2025
#63
60 places lower
#17
14 places lower
#24
21 places lower
#8
5 places lower
In short
Christ costs a little less for students from other states and places more of its graduates. If you want the NIRF name and a campus town, take MAHE; if you want a Bengaluru city campus, pick Christ.
In short
KIIT costs more but places almost all of its 3-year graduates at a higher median pay. If a quick job is your main goal and the fee is fine, KIIT is the stronger pick; if not, choose MAHE.
In short
Symbiosis places more of its graduates at about the same pay. If you want a Pune campus and clear its entrance test, weigh it closely against MAHE.
In short
Amrita places fewer graduates at a lower median pay, but more of them go for higher studies. If you plan a master's degree right after, Amrita fits; for a job, MAHE is ahead.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal BBA Marketing
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BBA Marketing at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you value the NIRF name and a campus town more than a quick return. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.61 Lakhs, and the median pay for 3-year UG courses is INR 4.3 LPA. That means about two years of pay to cover the fee. Check the EMI line in the fee block before you take a loan.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most placed students get sales, marketing support and business analyst roles. Amazon hired commerce school students as business analysts, and Codeyoung hired them for sales. Only 35% of 3-year UG graduates were placed, so build your own internships and skills from year 1 and do not wait for the placement cell alone.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a high salary soon after the degree, or if you want to study in a big city. The median pay for 3-year UG courses is INR 4.3 LPA and the fee is INR 8.61 Lakhs. Manipal is a small town, so you travel for most internships you find on your own.
Should I take BBA Marketing or another BBA track at MAHE?▾
Pick Marketing if you like selling, brands and talking to customers. The commerce school also has tracks such as Financial Markets, Banking and Business Analytics. The fee is the same, so choose the track by the job you want. If you like numbers more than people, a finance or analytics track fits you better.
Is this course good for higher studies like an MBA?▾
Yes, many graduates take that path. In the latest NIRF data, 29% of 3-year UG graduates went for higher studies. A BBA gives you the business basics an MBA builds on. Keep your CGPA high and add real work through internships, because MBA schools look at both.
Should I wait a year to get into a better college?▾
Usually no, because there is no entrance rank to improve here. Admission uses your Class 12 marks and an interview, and your marks do not change in a year. If MAHE offers you a seat and you can pay the fee, take it rather than lose a year.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top of my batch?▾
Not surely. Only 35% of 3-year UG graduates were placed, and 29% went for higher studies. The students who get jobs usually have good grades, internships and strong speaking skills. Start building these in year 1 and use the placement training the commerce school gives.
Is the fee right for a family on a tight budget?▾
Only with a plan. The programme fee is INR 2.87 Lakhs a year and hostel and mess add INR 1.15 Lakhs a year. MAHE lets you hold one scholarship, and the Scholar award needs a top 12 merit rank. Speak to a bank about an education loan before you accept the offer.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the online form on apply.manipal.edu and pay the form fee. You then sit an online personal interview. MAHE makes a merit list from your Class 12 marks and the interview, and sends a provisional offer. Pay the first-year fee by the date in the offer or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 8.61 Lakhs without hostel. With a non-AC double room and mess it comes to INR 12.06 Lakhs. There is also a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. The toggle in the fee block shows what the hostel adds.
Can I get a scholarship on this course?▾
Yes, if you meet the rules. The Scholar scholarship gives 20% off to the top 12 on the BBA merit list with 80% in Class 12. Alumni children and Konkani speaking students get 10% off. You can hold only one, so use the calculator above to see your biggest one.
This college stands out for its international diversity and a practical education approach that goes beyond textbooks. The faculty, mostly PhD holders aged between 28 and 50, are supportive and actively involve students in research. A vibrant campus life is highlighted by events like the annual Utsav, promoting a familial atmosphere. The BBA program includes 6 to 7 subjects and offers flexible fee payment options through online gateways, with an initial admission fee of 1000 INR.
Fees increase by 10% annually, with the current BBA fee at 214,000 INR. The college has a dedicated placement cell, providing regular internship opportunities with companies like Northern Trust and Amazon. Internships, such as a 4-month stint at FedEx in Bangalore, are part of the curriculum. Scholarships are available for Konkani students, while the Sages and Ages scholarship is exclusive to students from Sages colleges. On-campus job opportunities with stipends are limited.
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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.
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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