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 Public Space Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Des Public Space Design Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 29.94 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 30.94 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 8 LPA

NIRF UG 4-year median

Cutoff

260

SMEAT merit rank guide

Placement rate

58%

NIRF UG 4-year batch

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to design roles 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and test you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to fee payment 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 Public Space Design

MAHE offers a four-year, full-time B.Des Public Space Design through Srishti Manipal in Bengaluru. Srishti lists the present track as Spatial Design, with work on interior spaces, public spaces and urban research. MAHE has NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 30.94 Lakhs, paid in four yearly parts, and INR 36.90 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MET or SMEAT. The guide merit rank used here is 260. The official seat count is not published. MAHE's UG 4-year NIRF median pay is INR 8 LPA and 58% of that batch was placed.

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Fees

The full course costs INR 30.94 Lakhs without hostel and INR 36.90 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 17.28 Lakhs of that. The admission fee is INR 50,000. You pay the main fee in four yearly parts. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 5.96 Lakhs over four years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 17.28 Lakhs	INR 4.32 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Other fee	INR 13.16 Lakhs	INR 3.29 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Admission fee	INR 50,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 50,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 5.96 Lakhs	INR 1.49 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 30.94 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 36.90 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Admission Dates

The UG application last date is expected in Mar 2027. The first MET or SMEAT test is expected in Apr 2027. Keep the test score, offer letter and fee receipt ready for admission work.

Event	Date	Status
UG application form, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
MET or SMEAT round 1 test	Apr 2027	Tentative
Round 1 result and merit list	Apr 2027	Tentative
Round 2 test and review	May 2027	Tentative
Course choice and allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Eligibility papers and admission order	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Eligibility

You need 45% in Class 12 or an equal board exam. Any stream can apply if the board is recognised. You also need MET or SMEAT for the merit list. If your marks are below 45%, the application will stop before the test score is checked.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 marks	45% aggregate marks
Board	Recognised Indian board or equal international board
Exam	MET or SMEAT score
Mode	Full-time studio course on campus

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Admission Process

The process has the online form, MET or SMEAT, merit list, offer and fee payment. You choose the course in the application. SMI admissions checks the test score and the Class 12 papers. If you miss the first fee date, you lose the offer.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Choose the B.Des course and submit the form
2. Write MET or SMEAT	Take the test round given in the admit card
3. Check merit list	SMI admissions sends the offer by merit
4. Pay first fee	Pay the first part of the course fee
5. Submit papers	Give Class 12 and identity papers for checking

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Cutoff

The General guide merit rank used here is 260 and the EWS guide rank is 190. These are course-page guide ranges because the college does not publish a category cutoff for this course. Use the checker as a planning tool, not as an offer letter.

Category	Guide merit rank	Round and year
General	260	Planning guide, 2027
OBC-NCL	210	Planning guide, 2027
SC	120	Planning guide, 2027
ST	80	Planning guide, 2027
EWS	190	Planning guide, 2027

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Placements

The NIRF UG 4-year median pay is INR 8 LPA and 58% of the batch was placed. Course roles include interior spaces, exhibition spaces, public space work and urban research. Design studios, civic groups and research teams fit this course better than a fixed desk job.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 8 LPA, UG 4-year NIRF
Batch placed	58%
Role area	Interior, exhibition, public space and urban research
Campus	MAHE Bengaluru campus

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the largest amount in this calculator. The central and state schemes need income papers. 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
MAHE merit waiver	High merit rank and fee rules of the year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Konkani student scholarship	Konkani-speaking student with proof asked by MAHE	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. These rank and grade lines show the university base behind Srishti Manipal. NIRF uses data filed by the university each year. NAAC checks the university quality cycle.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University ranking	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A++
MAHE status	2026	Deemed university

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Course Structure

Year 1 starts with drawing, making and design studio. Later years move to spatial systems, urban places and final projects. Studio reviews decide how your work grows. The course is better for students who like field work, mapping and making models.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Foundation studio, drawing, making and design basics
Year 2	Spatial systems, materials and public place study
Year 3	Community spaces, exhibition spaces and urban research
Year 4	Major project, portfolio and design research

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Seats and Intake

The course page lists 9 B.Des course choices, but the seat count for this course is not published. Treat seats as limited and apply early. If the offer comes, the first fee date matters more than the course choice order.

Item	Detail
B.Des course choices	9 choices listed by Srishti Manipal
Seat count	Not published for this course
Admission route	MET or SMEAT merit route

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 5.96 Lakhs for four years in this estimate. The Bengaluru campus gives studio access and city field work. A hostel room is useful if you cannot travel daily for studio reviews and late model work.

Item	Detail
Hostel and mess	INR 5.96 Lakhs over four years
Campus	MAHE Bengaluru campus
City link	Design firms, civic groups and public projects in Bengaluru

Should you pick B.Des Public Space Design at MAHE?

This course suits students who like studio work, city spaces and public design problems.

Pick it if:

You want public space work: Srishti's Spatial Design track teaches streets, community spaces and exhibition spaces through studio projects.

You want a Bengaluru design base: the campus gives access to design firms, civic groups and public projects.

Your family can plan yearly payments: the main fee is paid in four yearly parts, as the fee block shows.

You want a broad design school: Srishti Manipal lists 9 B.Des course choices, so nearby electives stay close.

Skip it if:

You need a published seat number: MAHE lists the course choices, but this page could not verify seats.

You count on a low fee: the fee is INR 30.94 Lakhs before hostel, so a loan needs planning.

You want one fixed public job: the course also leads to interiors, research and experience design roles.

Your Class 12 marks are below 45%: the admission rule will stop you before SMEAT is checked.

Counsellor's advice

If you want city studio work and can fund the fee, take it. If you need a lower fee, wait before paying.

B.Des Public Space Design Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board or equal exam.

Course mode: Full-time studio course on the Bengaluru campus.

Exam needed: MET or SMEAT score is used for the merit list.

Offer check: Your Class 12 papers must match the details in the application.

B.Des Public Space Design Admission Process▾

Apply online: Choose the B.Des course and submit the form before the last date.

Write MET or SMEAT: Take the test round given in your admit card.

Check merit list: SMI admissions gives offers on test score and course choice.

Pay first fee: Pay the first part by the offer date or you lose the seat.

Submit papers: Give Class 12 and identity papers for the document check.

B.Des Public Space Design 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

UG application form opens

Expected to open in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Mar 2027

UG application, last date to apply

Expected to close before the first test round.

Tentative

Apr 2027

MET or SMEAT round 1 test

Expected in the month used for the first 2026 test.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Round 1 result and merit list

Expected after the first test score is checked.

Tentative

May 2027

Round 2 test and review

Expected for students using the second admission round.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Course choice and allotment

Expected after the test rounds and merit list.

Tentative

Jun 2027

First fee payment

You lose the offer if this payment is missed.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Eligibility papers and admission order

Expected after the first fee is paid.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected before classes start.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first month of the new batch.

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

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Fees 2027

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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 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

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 50,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 50,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 1.49 Lakhs a year

INR 5.96 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 30.94 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 36.90 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 52,167

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

26%

average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 62,216

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

22%

average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you Public Space Design at MAHE?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are guide merit ranks for this course.

MAHE B.Des Public Space Design Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE B.Des Public Space 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, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

MITID PuneSID PuneWoxsenPearl BlrUID

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bengaluru

Compared with

MIT Institute of Design

Pune

Compared with

Symbiosis Institute of Design

Pune

Compared with

Woxsen School of Design

Hyderabad

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Pearl Academy

Bengaluru

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Unitedworld Institute of Design

Ahmedabad

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 30.94 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 24 Lakhs

INR 6.94 Lakhs less

INR 22 Lakhs

INR 8.94 Lakhs less

INR 30 Lakhs

INR 94,000 less

INR 28 Lakhs

INR 2.94 Lakhs less

INR 33 Lakhs

INR 2.06 Lakhs more

Average paylatest published pay

INR 8 LPA

NIRF UG 4-year median

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA more

INR 7 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

INR 8.4 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA more

Placement ratelatest batch

58%

NIRF UG 4-year

65%

7 points higher

60%

2 points higher

55%

3 points lower

70%

12 points higher

50%

8 points lower

Closing rankSMEAT merit rank, General

260

planning guide

220

40 places tougher

300

40 places easier

240

20 places tougher

280

20 places easier

320

60 places easier

SeatsB.Des course choices

course choices listed

1 fewer

1 more

1 fewer

Same count

3 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

26%

on INR 8 LPA

31%

5 points higher

37%

11 points higher

23%

3 points lower

28%

2 points higher

25%

1 points lower

In short

MITID Pune gives a different mix of fee, pay and access. If MAHE fits your studio goals and fee plan, keep this page above MITID Pune; if cost matters more, compare the fee row first.

In short

SID Pune gives a different mix of fee, pay and access. If MAHE fits your studio goals and fee plan, keep this page above SID Pune; if cost matters more, compare the fee row first.

In short

Woxsen gives a different mix of fee, pay and access. If MAHE fits your studio goals and fee plan, keep this page above Woxsen; if cost matters more, compare the fee row first.

In short

Pearl Blr gives a different mix of fee, pay and access. If MAHE fits your studio goals and fee plan, keep this page above Pearl Blr; if cost matters more, compare the fee row first.

In short

UID gives a different mix of fee, pay and access. If MAHE fits your studio goals and fee plan, keep this page above UID; if cost matters more, compare the fee row first.

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

FAQs on MAHE B.Des Public Space Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Des Public Space Design at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want studio work on spaces and can fund the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 30.94 Lakhs, and the UG 4-year median pay is INR 8 LPA. Check the EMI line before you take a loan, because the fee is high for a design course.

Should I take this seat if my rank is near 260?▾

Do not treat 260 as an offer. It is a guide merit rank because a clean course cutoff is not published. Keep this course in your form if your studio work is strong, but wait for the official offer before you pay the first fee.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You can look at interior spaces, exhibition spaces, public space work, urban research and design research. The Spatial Design page lists these role areas. The page uses INR 8 LPA as the UG 4-year median pay. Build a strong portfolio, because design hiring reads your work first.

Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾

Pick it if you like making, mapping and field study more than a fixed classroom course. The course is full-time for four years and works through studios. It suits students who want public places, community spaces and spatial design work, not only graphic design.

Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾

Skip it if you need a low fee or a published seat count before applying. The fee is INR 30.94 Lakhs before hostel, and the seat count for this course is not published. You should also skip it if you want a fixed government job route after graduation.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you use the studio work well. The course includes urban research, community spaces and design research, which can support a later masters. Keep your portfolio, research notes and final project clean. Those matter more than only the CGPA when you apply later.

Should I choose this over another design branch at MAHE?▾

Choose it over another branch only if spatial work is your main interest. This course fits streets, interiors, exhibitions, public places and urban research. If you want textile, visual branding or human centered product work, use the course choice list carefully before you submit the form.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, the main course fee is paid in four yearly parts. The fee block shows INR 17.28 Lakhs as tuition and INR 13.16 Lakhs as other fee across the course. Ask the admission office about the exact first part before you accept the offer.

Will hostel change the total cost a lot?▾

Yes. The page estimate adds INR 5.96 Lakhs for hostel and mess over four years. That takes the full cost from INR 30.94 Lakhs to INR 36.90 Lakhs. Turn on the fee toggle and check whether daily travel from Bengaluru is possible for you.

Can scholarships make this course affordable?▾

They can help, but they may not cover most of the fee. The calculator shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs, while the base fee is INR 30.94 Lakhs. Apply for every scheme you qualify for, but plan the fee as if the waiver comes later.

What should I check before I join?▾

Check three things before you pay: your official offer, the first fee date and the exact course name on the admission letter. Public Space Design sits under Srishti Manipal Spatial Design information, so the letter should match the course you want. Keep written replies from the admission office.

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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