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 B.Com {Hons.} Business Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Com {Hons.} Business Analytics Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.1 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 6.15 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 8.5 LPA

Class of 2025, this branch

Cutoff

12,400

Direct apply CRL, 2026 admission

Placement rate

92%

Class of 2025 batch placed

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 exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 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 Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Com Hons BA

MAHE offers a four-year, full-time B.Com Hons BA with 120 seats through Direct apply. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Com ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF university 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General General seat closed at rank 12,400 in the 2026 admission process of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Fees

The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over four years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission fee	INR 15,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 3.20 Lakhs	INR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 6.15 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 9.35 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Admission Dates

First admission notice admission notice closed on 13 Sep 2026. Admission round admission notice comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the admission notice letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
Direct apply registration, last date to apply	3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026	Over
Direct apply session 1 exam	15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026	Over
Direct apply result and rank	4 May 2026	Over
MAHE application review	1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026	Over
First admission notice admission notice	13 Sep 2026	Over
Admission round admission notice	6 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date	11 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check	25 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Classes start	10 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Spot round	Nov 2026	Tentative

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Eligibility

Class 12 needs 50% aggregate marks for this course. You can come from commerce or another stream. You also need the direct application and interview route. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Class 12 commerce or any stream
Class 12 marks	50% aggregate marks
Exam	Direct apply rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Admission Process

MAHE shortlists the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the first fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write Direct apply	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the first fee within five days of admission notice
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the admission notice letter

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE the 2026 admission process closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, General	Round and year
General	12,400	2026 admission
OBC-NCL	4,300	2026 admission
SC	2,100	2026 admission
ST	1,000	2026 admission
EWS	1,900	2026 admission

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Business analyst and data analyst roles fit this course.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 8.5 LPA
Median pay	INR 8.5 LPA
Highest offer	INR 8.5 LPA
Batch placed	INR 8.5 LPA
Recruiters	Business analytics and finance roles

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Com ranking and #54 in NIRF university, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Com ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE B.Com Hons BA Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are shortlisted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, shortlisted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick B.Com Hons BA at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the MAHE application window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if the first admission notice gives it to you. If your score is close, keep a backup above it.

B.Com Hons BA Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Class 12 commerce or any stream. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A Direct apply rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.

General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

B.Com Hons BA Admission Process▾

Write Direct apply: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MAHE: MAHE (the central counselling body) shortlists every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the first fee: Pay within five days of admission notice or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

B.Com Hons BA Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026

Direct apply registration

Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026

Direct apply session 1 exam

Your main rank comes from your best session.

Over

4 May 2026

Direct apply result and rank

The rank card is the only paper MAHE reads.

Over

1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026

MAHE application review

Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.

Over

13 Sep 2026

First admission notice admission notice

The first admission notice letter came online the same day.

Confirmed

6 Oct 2026

Admission round admission notice

The last regular round; the admission notice letter comes online the same day.

Confirmed

11 Oct 2026

Seat acceptance fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

25 Oct 2026

Physical reporting and document check

Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

10 Nov 2026

Classes start

Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Spot round

Only if seats are left over after reporting.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Direct apply registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Direct apply session 1 exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Direct apply result and rank

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MAHE application review

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round admission notices

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Seat acceptance fee

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Com Hons BA Fees 2026

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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 semester × 8, INR 75,000 a semester

INR 6 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 15,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year

INR 3.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.15 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 9.35 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 10,369

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

138%

average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 15,765

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

91%

average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you BA at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE closing ranks.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Com Hons BA Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Com Hons BA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 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

Bengaluru

Compared with

Christ University

Christ

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Jain University

Jain

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St Josephs University

Bengaluru

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Kristu Jayanti College

Kristu Jayanti

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PES University

Bengaluru

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 6.15 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 5.60 Lakhs

INR 55,000 less

INR 6.90 Lakhs

INR 75,000 more

INR 6.15 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 6.40 Lakhs

INR 25,000 more

INR 5.85 Lakhs

INR 30,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 8.5 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

92%

Class of 2025

88%

4 points lower

95%

3 points higher

84%

8 points lower, Class of 2024

90%

2 points lower

89%

3 points lower

Closing rankDirect apply CRL, General

12,400

2026 admission

9,400

3,000 places tougher

15,800

3,400 places easier

18,900

6,500 places easier

13,900

1,500 places easier

16,600

4,200 places easier

Seatsthis branch

120

Direct apply

30 fewer

150

30 more

60 fewer

180

60 more

240

120 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

138%

on INR 8.5 LPA

170%

32 points higher

117%

21 points lower

120%

18 points lower

128%

10 points lower

133%

5 points lower

In short

Christ costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Christ; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.

In short

Jain places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.

In short

St Josephs charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; St Josephs belongs below it in your list, not above it.

In short

Kristu Jayanti costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Kristu Jayanti right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

PES is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE shortlists you a seat in any round, take it and keep PES only as your backup.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Com Hons BA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Com Hons BA at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 12,400 in the 2026 admission process and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick BA if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. BA places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want BA, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the Direct apply exam and fill this college in your MAHE choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the first fee within the days MAHE gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 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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