MAHE offers B.Des Interior Design as a four-year, full-time course at its Department of Design in Manipal, Karnataka. The course is approved by AICTE. MAHE holds a NAAC A++ grade and is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.56 Lakhs for the 2026-27 batch, paid in four yearly parts. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 15.48 Lakhs. You need 45% in Class 12, and there is no entrance exam cutoff. MAHE ranks you on its Home Based Test, a portfolio, an SOP and an interview, or on a UCEED score. MAHE publishes no average pay in LPA for this course, but its prospectus lists 42 firms that took its design students.
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 15.48 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 10.56 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 6.52 Lakhs of that. You pay in four yearly parts, and the first part is INR 2.74 Lakhs with the deposit. MAHE fixes the fee and can change it for a new batch. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 6.52 Lakhs
INR 1.63 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Other fees
INR 4.04 Lakhs
INR 1.01 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel facilities fee
INR 2.44 Lakhs
INR 61,000 a year, non-AC double room
Mess
INR 2.48 Lakhs
INR 62,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel
INR 10.56 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 15.48 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026, so the 2027 intake is next. The 2027 form is expected to open in Oct 2026, and classes should start in Aug 2027. MAHE has not announced its 2027 dates, so every date below is an estimate based on 2026. Watch for the HBT link after you apply.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens
Oct 2026
Tentative
UCEED exam, for the UCEED route
Jan 2027
Tentative
UCEED result and score
Mar 2027
Tentative
Home Based Test (HBT), portfolio and SOP
May 2027
Tentative
Personal interview and merit list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Provisional admission offer
Jul 2027
Tentative
First-year fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting, document check and orientation
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Eligibility
You need 45% in Class 12, or in a 3-year diploma, from a recognised board. MAHE gives no fixed subject list, but you must be good at English. You do not need an entrance exam score, because MAHE holds its own test.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
45% aggregate
Diploma route
A 3-year diploma with 45%
Subjects
No fixed list; English skill is a must
Test
The MAHE HBT, or a UCEED score
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Admission Process
MAHE decides the seat through its Home Based Test (HBT), a portfolio, an SOP and an interview. UCEED students in the open category skip all four steps. You then get a provisional offer and pay the fee to confirm it. If you do not report on the orientation date, MAHE cancels the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the MAHE form before the last date
2. Take the HBT
Do the Home Based Test, then send your portfolio and SOP
3. Face the interview
Only shortlisted students are called
4. Accept the offer
Pay the first-year fee and send your final Class 12 result
5. Report
Come for orientation with your original papers
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Cutoff
MAHE does not publish a closing rank or score for this course. The only fixed bar is 45% in Class 12. Your place on the merit list comes from the HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview, or from your UCEED score.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
General
Not published
2026 intake
Minimum marks
45% in Class 12
2026 intake
UCEED route
Merit on the UCEED score
2026 intake
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Placements
MAHE's prospectus lists 42 firms where its design students interned or got offers. It publishes no average pay or placement rate for this course. Most listed firms are interior and architecture studios in Bengaluru. A few are in Mumbai, Dubai, Sharjah and Oman.
Metric
Value
Average pay
Not published
Placement rate
Not published
Firms on the list
42
Example firms
Livspace, Atkins, JSH Architects, Concepto Studio
Where they are
Mostly Bengaluru, some in Mumbai and the Gulf
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Scholarships
Three MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 1.06 Lakhs to INR 2.64 Lakhs over the course. The waiver for wards of defence and CAPF staff gives the most, at 25%. All three need 80% in Class 12. You must keep 8 CGPA each year to keep the Scholar waiver.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Scholar scholarship
Top 5% of the General intake on the merit list, 80% in Class 12
20%, INR 2.11 Lakhs
Defence and CAPF wards
Parent serving in or retired from the armed forces or CAPF, 80% in Class 12
25%, INR 2.64 Lakhs
MAHE alumni children
Parent graduated from a MAHE institution, 80% in Class 12
10%, INR 1.06 Lakhs
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Ranking
MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks the whole university, not this one course.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NIRF Overall
2025
#14
NAAC
Latest cycle
A++
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Hostel and Campus
A non-AC double room costs INR 61,000 a year and the mess INR 62,000. First-year students share double or triple rooms, because MAHE gives them no single rooms. You book the room on the HMS portal after admission, and a chosen room is held for 15 minutes only.
Item
Detail
Room for first-years
Double or triple sharing, no single rooms
Non-AC double room
INR 61,000 a year
Mess
INR 62,000 a year, a must for first-years in the hostel
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
Booking
HMS portal; pay within 15 minutes of picking a room
Leaving after orientation
MAHE keeps INR 20,000 of the hostel fee
Should you pick B.Des Interior Design at MAHE?
This course suits students who like studio work, can build a portfolio and are happy to live in a small university town.
Pick it if:
You want to work in Bengaluru studios: most of the 42 firms on MAHE's list, like Livspace and Concepto Studio, are in Bengaluru.
You cleared UCEED in the open category: you skip the home test, portfolio, SOP and interview, and MAHE ranks you on your UCEED score.
You want to work abroad later: the same list has studios in Dubai, Sharjah and Oman, so a Gulf job is a real option.
Your family wants to pay once a year: MAHE takes the fee in four yearly parts of INR 2.64 Lakhs each, without the deposit.
Skip it if:
You want to check the pay first: MAHE publishes no average pay for this course, so you cannot tell how fast INR 10.56 Lakhs comes back.
You need a single room in the first year: first-years get no single rooms, and first-years in the hostel must eat at the campus mess.
You want internships close to campus: Manipal is a small town and most listed firms are in Bengaluru, so you travel for internships.
You may join late or miss orientation: MAHE cancels the seat if you miss the orientation date, and keeps INR 20,000 of the hostel fee.
Counsellor's advice
If you clear UCEED in the open category, apply on that route and skip the home test. If not, build your portfolio before you apply, and report on the orientation date or you lose the seat.
B.Des Interior Design Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% aggregate in Class 12 from a recognised board.
Diploma route: A 3-year diploma from a State Board of Technical Education with 45% also counts.
Subjects: MAHE lists no fixed subjects. You must be good at English.
Test needed: No entrance exam score is needed. You take MAHE's HBT (Home Based Test), or send a UCEED score.
Category: Indian students apply in the General category. NRI and foreign seats are separate.
B.Des Interior Design Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form on the admission portal before the last date.
Take the HBT: Do the Home Based Test, then send your portfolio of work and SOP (statement of purpose).
Face the interview: Shortlisted students get a personal interview. UCEED open-category students skip the HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview.
Accept the offer: MAHE sends a provisional offer from the merit list. Pay the first-year fee and send your final Class 12 result.
Report on campus: Come on the orientation date with your original papers, or MAHE cancels the seat.
B.Des Interior Design 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 opens
Expected in Oct 2026. The last date to apply for the 2026 batch was 31 Aug 2026, but apply early.
Tentative
Jan 2027
UCEED exam, for the UCEED route
Only needed if you want to skip the HBT. Open-category qualifiers go straight to merit.
Tentative
Mar 2027
UCEED result and score
MAHE ranks UCEED students on this score.
Tentative
May 2027
Home Based Test (HBT), portfolio and SOP
MAHE sends the test link after you apply; the date is not fixed yet.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Personal interview for shortlisted students
Only students shortlisted on the HBT, portfolio and SOP are called.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list
Built from the HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview, or the UCEED score.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Provisional admission offer
The offer stays provisional until you send your final Class 12 result.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First-year fee payment
Pay the first part of the fee to keep the offer.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel room booking on the HMS portal
A room you pick is held for 15 minutes, so pay at once.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting, document check and orientation
Bring original papers. MAHE cancels the seat if you do not report.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes for the 2026 batch started on 3 Aug 2026.
Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and MAHE Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 1.63 Lakhs a year
INR 6.52 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 4, INR 1.01 Lakhs a year
INR 4.04 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel facilities fee
Per year × 4, INR 61,000 a year, non-AC double room
INR 2.44 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 4, INR 62,000 a year, a must for first-years
INR 2.48 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 10.56 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 15.48 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 17,805
7 yr · 10.5% per year
First-year fee
INR 2.64 Lakhs
tuition + other fees, deposit not added
Education loan EMI
INR 26,100
7 yr · 10.5% per year
First year with hostel
INR 3.87 Lakhs
fee + room + mess, deposits not added
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and Prospectus 2026 hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get a seat in B.Des Interior Design at MAHE?
Pick your Class 12 marks and your route. MAHE publishes no cutoff, so the card tells you where you stand.
Class 12 marks
Your route
Yes, you can apply on your UCEED score
You skip the HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview. MAHE ranks you on the UCEED score, so a higher score gets an earlier offer.
Almost there: your test decides the seat
You meet the 45% rule. Your HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview now decide your place on the merit list.
Almost there: apply now on your UCEED score
The offer stays provisional until your final Class 12 result shows 45% or more.
Almost there: apply now and take the HBT
The offer stays provisional until your final Class 12 result shows 45% or more.
Not yet: 45% is the minimum
A UCEED score does not replace the marks rule. A 3-year diploma with 45% also counts.
Not yet: 45% is the minimum
The HBT route needs 45% in Class 12 too. A 3-year diploma with 45% also counts.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE prints no closing rank for this course. On the HBT route your portfolio counts along with your marks, so start building it before you apply.
MAHE B.Des Interior Design Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives these waivers on the programme fee; confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Class 12 marks
Which fits you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card says who qualifies. All three need 80% in Class 12.
Scholar scholarship
INR 2.11 Lakhs
MAHE, from the merit list
A 20% waiver on the programme fee for all four years if you keep 8 CGPA each year.
Who qualifies: top 5% of the General intake, 80% in Class 12Apply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Defence and CAPF wards
INR 2.64 Lakhs
MAHE, with a letter from the force
A 25% waiver; it is 50% if the parent died on duty. Bring the force's letter at admission.
Who qualifies: parent serving in or retired from the forces or CAPF, 80% in Class 12Apply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni children
INR 1.06 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
A 10% waiver on the programme fee. The parent must register on the MAHE alumni portal first.
Who qualifies: parent graduated from a MAHE institution, 80% in Class 12Apply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in yearly parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.11 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.45 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.92 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.06 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 10.56 Lakhs
MAHE B.Des Interior Design vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, lower minimum marks, a better NIRF rank.
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Chandigarh University
Mohali
Compared with
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara
Compared with
UPES
Dehradun
Compared with
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 10.56 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 8.72 Lakhs
INR 1.84 Lakhs less, semester fee only
Not published
Not published
INR 7.38 Lakhs
INR 3.18 Lakhs less, tuition + registration
First-year feedeposit not added
INR 2.64 Lakhs
2026-27 batch
INR 2.18 Lakhs
INR 46,000 less, semester fee only
Not published
Not published
INR 1.92 Lakhs
INR 72,000 less, tuition + registration
Minimum Class 12 marksto apply
45%
HBT or UCEED route
50%
5 points higher
60%
15 points higher, with Physics, Maths and English
50%
5 points higher, in Class 10 and Class 12
Not published
NIRF University rank2025
#3
university list
#19
16 places lower
#31
28 places lower
#45
42 places lower
#58
55 places lower
NIRF Overall rank2025
#14
all India
#32
18 places lower
#49
35 places lower
#64
50 places lower
#98
84 places lower
In short
Chandigarh University costs INR 1.84 Lakhs less but asks for 50% in Class 12. If the fee decides it for you, weigh Chandigarh University; if the NIRF rank matters more, take MAHE.
In short
LPU asks for 60% in Class 12 with Physics, Maths and English, and ranks lower in both NIRF lists. If your marks are below 60% or you did not take Physics and Maths, MAHE is the one you can apply to.
In short
UPES asks for 50% in both Class 10 and Class 12 and ranks 42 places lower in the NIRF University list. If you scored between 45% and 50%, only MAHE is open to you of the two.
In short
Manipal University Jaipur costs INR 3.18 Lakhs less over four years but ranks 55 places lower in the NIRF University list. If the fee is your limit, look at Jaipur; if you can pay, MAHE has the stronger rank.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE B.Des Interior Design
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Des Interior Design at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want a studio career and your family can pay. The full fee is INR 10.56 Lakhs without hostel, and MAHE publishes no average pay for this course, so you cannot check how fast it comes back. Ask the department about last year's offers before you pay the first part.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates join interior and architecture studios as junior designers. MAHE lists 42 firms where its design students interned or got offers, such as Livspace, Atkins and JSH Architects. Studios hire on your portfolio, so keep adding your best studio work to it during the course.
Who should not take this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you need a single room in the first year or want internships close to campus. MAHE gives first-years no single rooms, and most listed firms are in Bengaluru, not Manipal. If you want to live in a big city while you study, look at colleges in a metro instead.
Should I apply if my Class 12 marks are just above 45%?▾
Yes, you can apply, because 45% is the only marks rule. MAHE ranks you on the HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview, so your work counts along with your marks. Spend your time on the portfolio, and use the seat checker above for your route.
Is the UCEED route better than the HBT route for me?▾
UCEED is better if you cleared it in the open category. You then skip the HBT, portfolio, SOP and interview, and MAHE ranks you on your UCEED score. If you did not clear UCEED, the HBT route is your way in, so prepare a portfolio early.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it can be. MAHE also offers M.Des Interior Design, and a B.Des Interior Design is one of the degrees it accepts for it. If you plan a master's, keep your marks strong and put your best research and studio projects in your portfolio.
Is Interior Design or Fashion Design the better pick for me at MAHE?▾
Pick Interior Design if you like rooms, buildings and furniture, and Fashion Design if you like clothes and fabric. Both are four-year B.Des courses at the same Department of Design. Choose by the kind of work you want to do every day for the next four years.
Should I wait a year and apply again?▾
There is little reason to wait. MAHE uses 45% in Class 12 and its own test, not a rank that changes every year. If your portfolio is weak, work on it now and apply in the next cycle, since the form is expected to open in Oct 2026.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE portal and take the Home Based Test, then send your portfolio and SOP. Shortlisted students face an interview, and MAHE makes offers from the merit list. Pay the first-year fee to keep the offer, and report on the orientation date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 10.56 Lakhs without hostel for the 2026-27 batch. With a non-AC double room and mess it comes to INR 15.48 Lakhs. The INR 10,000 caution deposit is extra and comes back when you leave.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. MAHE takes the fee in four yearly parts. The first part is INR 2.74 Lakhs with the deposit, and each later year is INR 2.64 Lakhs. If one year's fee is still too much, ask MAHE about an education loan before you accept the offer.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on the date. If you withdraw before the orientation date, MAHE refunds the hostel fee in full and the course fee follows the AICTE refund rules. After that date, MAHE keeps INR 20,000 of the hostel fee, so decide before orientation.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Only if you scored 80% in Class 12 and fit one of MAHE's schemes. The Scholar waiver is 20% for the top 5% of the merit list, and wards of defence staff get 25%. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your amount.
The admission process for this course consists of two stages: a Design Aptitude Test and a Design Studio Test. Out of more than 120 candidates in the second test, only 25 were chosen, in addition to 10 students admitted through NRI and management quotas. The faculty includes designers and architects who, despite lacking teaching degrees and having limited industry experience, deliver quality lectures. The course costs Rs. 1,80,000 with no extra fees, though students must purchase their own supplies, costing around Rs. 10,000, a detail not previously disclosed.
Payments are bank-based, and the fee breakdown lacks transparency. The college does not provide campus recruitment, placement services, or internship opportunities, advising students to rely on seniors for guidance. Scholarships offered are under strict criteria, limiting access for many students, even those with good academic records.
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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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