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.Des Creative & Applied Computation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Des Creative & Applied Computation Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 29.94 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 30.44 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 5.5 LPA

latest published listing

Cutoff

600

UCEED AIR exemption route

Placement rate

70%

latest published listing

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 MAHE B.Des CAC

MAHE offers a four-year, full-time B.Des CAC with 30 seats through SMEAT. 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.Des ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF design 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 30.44 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 38.44 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SMI admission cell counselling. The General General seat closed at rank 600 in latest round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.5 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.

MAHE B.Des CAC Fees

The full course costs INR 30.44 Lakhs without hostel and INR 38.44 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 17.28 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 8 Lakhs over four years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 17.28 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission fee	INR 13.16 Lakhs	One time
Caution deposit	INR 50,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 8 Lakhs	INR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 30.44 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 38.44 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE B.Des CAC Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is still an estimate, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. The first form is expected in Feb 2027, and the first SMEAT test is expected in Apr 2027. Watch the Srishti admission page before you pay the fee.

Event	Date	Status
Application form opens	Feb 2027	Tentative
Round 1 last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
SMEAT round 1 test	Apr 2027	Tentative
Result and shortlist	Apr 2027	Tentative
Round 2 last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
SMEAT round 2 test	May 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Orientation and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE B.Des CAC Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SMEAT rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks	75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	SMEAT rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE B.Des CAC Admission Process

The admission team allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

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

MAHE B.Des CAC Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 600 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the SMI admission cell latest round 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	600	latest round, 2025
OBC-NCL	4,300	latest round, 2025
SC	2,100	latest round, 2025
ST	1,000	latest round, 2025
EWS	1,900	latest round, 2025

MAHE B.Des CAC Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 5.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and design technology companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 5.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 8 LPA
Highest offer	INR 22 LPA
Batch placed	70%
Recruiters	Product and design technology companies, on campus

MAHE B.Des CAC 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.Des CAC Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Des ranking and #54 in NIRF design, 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.Des ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Design	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE B.Des CAC Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course 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.Des CAC Hostel and Campus

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

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted 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.Des CAC at MAHE?

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 General list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-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 sixth 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 decide after the SMEAT result: fill choices before the result, because the choice date closes fast.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General rank. If you are General and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

B.Des CAC Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

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

Exam needed: A SMEAT rank. UCEED AIR decides the General seats.

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

B.Des CAC Admission Process▾

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

Register on SMI admission cell: SMI admission cell (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

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

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

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

B.Des CAC Admission Dates 2027

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

Tentative

Feb 2027

Application form opens

The form is expected on the Srishti admission page.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Round 1 last date to apply

Submit the form before this month ends.

Tentative

Apr 2027

SMEAT round 1 test

Test 1 and Test 2 are both needed for admission.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Result and shortlist

The admission team is expected to send the next step after the test.

Tentative

May 2027

Round 2 last date to apply

Use this round if you miss the first form date.

Tentative

May 2027

SMEAT round 2 test

The second test is expected after the second form date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission fee payment

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

Tentative

Jul 2027

Orientation and document check

Bring originals when the campus asks for them.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Classes are expected to start in the first week.

Source: Srishti admissions process and MAHE dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE B.Des CAC Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 4, INR 4.32 Lakhs a year

INR 17.28 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 4, INR 3.29 Lakhs a year

INR 13.16 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 50,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per year × 4, INR 2 Lakhs a year

INR 8 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 30.44 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 38.44 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 51,324

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

18%

average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 64,812

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

14%

average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE general category fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you CAC at MAHE?

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

MAHE B.Des CAC Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE B.Des CAC 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.

Compare with

MITID PuneISDI MumbaiPearl BlrWUD SonipatUID Ahmedabad

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bengaluru

Compared with

MIT Institute of Design

Pune

Compared with

ISDI School of Design

Mumbai

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Pearl Academy

Bengaluru

Compared with

World University of Design

Sonipat

Compared with

Unitedworld Institute of Design

Ahmedabad

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 30.44 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 20.50 Lakhs

INR 9.94 Lakhs less

INR 24.20 Lakhs

INR 6.24 Lakhs less

INR 28 Lakhs

INR 2.44 Lakhs less

INR 14 Lakhs

INR 16.44 Lakhs less

INR 24 Lakhs

INR 6.44 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch

INR 5.5 LPA

latest published listing

INR 6 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 5.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

Not published

INR 4.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

70%

latest published listing

Not published

Closing rankUCEED AIR, exemption

600

exemption route

Not published

Seatsthis course

SMEAT

200

170 more

120

90 more

300

270 more

30 more

480

450 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

18%

on INR 5.5 LPA

29%

11 points higher

21%

3 points higher

Not published

20%

2 points higher

In short

MITID costs less and shows a higher pay figure, but MAHE has the larger university base. If your goal is computation inside design, take MAHE after checking the studio fit.

In short

ISDI costs less and sits in Mumbai, but its pay figure is lower here. If you want MAHE's university network, keep this page above ISDI.

In short

Pearl costs a little less, but the pay and admission score were not cleanly published. If both admit you, choose after seeing the studio list.

In short

WUD is the lower fee option in this table. If fee is the first limit at home, check WUD; if CAC is the goal, keep MAHE higher.

In short

UID has more seats and a lower fee, but the published pay used here is lower. If you want a smaller batch, MAHE is the tighter choice.

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

FAQs on MAHE B.Des CAC

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Des CAC at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 30.44 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the sixth 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 600 in latest round 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 interactive media jobs with product and design technology companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course 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 course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

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

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.5 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 course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick CAC if you want a interactive media job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CAC 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 CAC, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the SMEAT exam and fill this college in your SMI admission cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SMI admission cell 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 30.44 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 38.44 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 - 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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