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MAHE Manipal B.Des Information Arts and Information Design Practices: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Des Information Arts and Information Design Practices Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 29.94 Lakhs.
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About MAHE B.Des IAIDP
MAHE offers a four-year, full-time B.Des IAIDP through Srishti Manipal in Bengaluru. IAIDP means Information Arts and Information Design Practices. The course teaches students to shape information, tell stories and make clear communication. Srishti has taught art and design for 27 years, and MAHE holds NAAC A+ status. The full fee without hostel is INR 30.44 Lakhs, and the route uses SMEAT, portfolio and interview. The latest public IAIDP pass list shows 18 students. Public placement summaries put average pay at INR 5 LPA.
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Fees
The full course costs INR 30.44 Lakhs without hostel and INR 37.64 Lakhs with PG and living estimate. The tuition fee is INR 17.28 Lakhs. You pay the tuition and other academic fee in 4 yearly parts. The caution deposit is separate and comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 17.28 Lakhs | INR 4.32 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Other academic fee | INR 13.16 Lakhs | INR 3.29 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 50,000 | One time, refundable |
| PG and living estimate | INR 7.20 Lakhs | INR 15,000 a month, 48 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 30.44 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 37.64 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Admission Dates
Round 2 SMEAT closed on 24 May 2026. The round 3 merit list comes on 4 Oct 2026, and classes start on 8 Nov 2026. Keep the hall ticket, portfolio file, offer letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| SMEAT registration, last date to apply | 15 Jan 2026 to 15 Mar 2026 | Over |
| SMEAT round 1 test | 14 Apr 2026 | Over |
| SMEAT round 2 test | 24 May 2026 | Over |
| Portfolio and interview file | 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Merit list and offer | 10 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Round 3 merit list | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee payment | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 23 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 8 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Eligibility
You need 45% marks in Class 12 or equal study. The table also names the A level route. Srishti reads SMEAT, portfolio and interview together, so a strong file matters after the test.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 marks | 45% aggregate from a recognised board |
| A level route | 3 A level subjects and 5 IGIAIDP passes including English |
| Exam | SMEAT, with portfolio and interview |
| Age | No public upper age limit found |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Admission Process
Apply Online, SMEAT, merit list and fee payment are the main steps. You submit the form, take both test parts, send the portfolio file and pay after the offer. If the fee is not paid by the date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply Online | Fill the Srishti application for B.Des |
| 2. Take SMEAT | Take the test parts named by Srishti |
| 3. Send work file | Share portfolio, statement and interview file |
| 4. Accept offer | Pay the fee before the last date |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Cutoff
Srishti does not publish an IAIDP closing score. The checker uses 85 and above as a safe score guide and 70 to 84 as the wait range. Ask the admission office before you treat any score as final.
| Route | Score range | Round |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAT strong file | 85 and above | Round 1 guide |
| SMEAT wait range | 70 to 84 | Round 2 guide |
| Late file | Below 70 | Not safe |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Placements
The public pay summary is INR 5 LPA and the official course page names internships with industries. The latest IAIDP public pass list has 18 students. Most work depends on portfolio, internship work and the final project.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5 LPA |
| Graduate count | 18 |
| Internship route | Industry and social design projects |
| Placement rate | Not published |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Scholarships
The biggest printed aid on this page is INR 2 Lakhs from state post-matric support. Central Sector Scheme gives INR 40,000 over the course. MAHE also lists Konkani and alumni child fee waivers in its scholarship guide.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST with income paper | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scheme | Top Class 12 score and income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 40,000 |
| Konkani speaking student waiver | Konkani speaking MAHE student | INR 1.50 Lakhs |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Ranking
Collegedunia places MAHE at #2 for B.Des Information Design and MAHE holds NAAC A+. Srishti also works under MAHE, an Institution of Eminence. Use the rank as a signal, then check the course fit.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | 2026 | #2 |
| NAAC | latest cycle | A+ |
| Government tag | latest public list | Institution of Eminence |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Course Structure
The 4 years move from foundation work to information, story and media practice. The course page names drawing, photography, digital computing, coding, film and sound. You build a portfolio through studio work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Foundation, drawing, media and making |
| Year 2 | Information, story and digital methods |
| Year 3 | Studio projects, public work and research |
| Year 4 | Final project and portfolio |
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Hostel and Campus
The Bengaluru campus page lists 6 empanelled PG owners for students. The fee table here uses INR 7.20 Lakhs as a living estimate. You should confirm the room, travel time and food cost before paying.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | MAHE Bengaluru campus |
| Housing | 6 empanelled PG owners listed by Srishti |
| Living estimate | INR 7.20 Lakhs |
Should you pick B.Des IAIDP at MAHE?
This course suits students who like information, stories and design work more than product styling.
B.Des IAIDP Eligibility▾
B.Des IAIDP Admission Process▾
B.Des IAIDP Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: Srishti Manipal admission process. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Fees 2026
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. First-year fee is INR 8.11 Lakhs.
Source: MAHE 2026 fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your SMEAT score get you IAIDP at MAHE?
Pick your route and round. The score range is a guide because Srishti reads SMEAT, portfolio and interview together.
Srishti does not publish an IAIDP closing score. Treat the ranges as a guide, and ask the admission office before paying.
MAHE B.Des IAIDP Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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MAHE B.Des IAIDP 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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE B.Des IAIDP
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Des IAIDP at MAHE worth the fee?▾
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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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?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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.
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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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