MAHE Manipal BOT : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UDUPI, ManipalDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1953NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

MAHE Manipal Latest Updates and News

20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal BOT Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 12.58 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 12.48 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 8 LPA
All MAHE 4-yr UG, NIRF sheet
Cutoff
50% PCB
Class 12 minimum, plus a MET rank
Placement rate
58%
MAHE 4-yr UG graduates placed

About MAHE Manipal BOT

MAHE Manipal offers a four-year, full-time Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Manipal College of Health Professions, followed by a one-year internship. The department has taught this course since 1994, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists lists it. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stood #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs, paid in four yearly parts, and INR 18.12 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and MAHE's online counselling. Your merit rank counts the MET score and your Class 12 marks equally. MAHE does not publish BOT pay alone, but its four-year UG courses had a median of INR 8 LPA in 2023-24.

MAHE Manipal BOT Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 18.12 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs. The programme fee is INR 3.12 Lakhs a year for four years. You pay the first year in two parts during counselling: INR 1 Lakh to hold the seat, then the rest. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. You pay hostel and mess only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Programme feeINR 12.48 LakhsINR 3.12 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 5.64 LakhsINR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Hostel depositINR 7,500One time, refundable
Total, no hostelINR 12.48 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 18.12 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal BOT Admission Dates

The 2026 batch started classes on 21 Jul 2026, and the last reporting date was 10 Aug 2026. For the 2027 batch, MET registration is expected to open in Oct 2026, with counselling from Jun 2027. The dates below are estimates based on the 2026 calendar. Watch the MAHE site for the MET 2027 notice.

EventDateStatus
MET 2027 registration opensOct 2026Tentative
MET registration, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
MET exam, phase 1Apr 2027Tentative
MET exam, phase 2May 2027Tentative
MET merit rank listJun 2027Tentative
Counselling round 1: register, fill choices, allotmentJun 2027Tentative
First fee part of INR 1 Lakh, last dateJun 2027Tentative
Counselling rounds 2 to 4Jul 2027Tentative
Orientation and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startJul 2027Tentative
Last rounds and last date to reportAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal BOT Eligibility

You need 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in Class 12, and you must pass English. You also need a MET rank to join counselling. The brochure gives one minimum mark, with no lower mark for any category. If your result is pending, you can join counselling, but MAHE cancels the seat if you finish below 50%.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Class 12 marks50% aggregate in PCB
ExamA MET rank
Foreign boardAn AIU equivalence certificate

MAHE Manipal BOT Admission Process

You write MET, then join MAHE's online counselling with your rank. You pay the INR 10,000 deposit, fill your choices and wait for allotment. If a seat comes, you pay INR 1 Lakh inside the window, or you drop out of counselling.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply and write METRegister on the MAHE site and sit for MET
2. Get your merit rankHalf MET score, half Class 12 PCB and English marks
3. Register for counsellingPay the INR 10,000 deposit and fill choices
4. Pay on allotmentINR 1 Lakh first, the rest of the year one fee about a week later
5. ReportBring originals on or before the reporting date

MAHE Manipal BOT Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for BOT. The only fixed number is the 50% PCB minimum in Class 12. Seats go by MET rank, your choices and the seats left, so a better rank gets an earlier round.

RuleClosing rank or scoreRound and year
Closing MET rankNot published2026, rounds 1 to 6
Minimum to join counselling50% in PCBEvery round

MAHE Manipal BOT Placements

MAHE's four-year UG courses placed 1,650 of 2,832 graduates in 2023-24 at a median of INR 8 LPA. MAHE does not publish these figures for BOT alone. Another 591 graduates chose higher studies. Occupational therapists work in rehab centres, special schools, hospitals, de-addiction centres and private practice.

MetricValue
Median pay, 4-year UGINR 8 LPA, 2023-24
Median pay two years beforeINR 6.8 LPA, 2021-22
Graduates placed1,650 of 2,832
Higher studies591 graduates
Where OTs workRehab centres, special schools, hospitals, NGOs, private practice

MAHE Manipal BOT Scholarships

MAHE scholarships take INR 1.25 Lakhs to INR 3.12 Lakhs off the full fee. The forces scholarship gives the most, a 25% waiver for children of serving or retired personnel. Most schemes need 80% in Class 12, and the waiver money comes back after you submit the scholarship form.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarship80% in Class 12 and a top MET rank, 2 awards for BOT20%, INR 2.50 Lakhs
Forces wardsParent serving or retired in the forces or CAPF, 80% in Class 1225%, INR 3.12 Lakhs
Children of MAHE alumniParent graduated from MAHE, 80% in Class 1210%, INR 1.25 Lakhs
Konkani speakersMother tongue Konkani10%, INR 1.25 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal BOT Ranking

MAHE stood #3 in the NIRF University ranking and #14 overall in 2025, with NAAC A++. Its medical college, KMC Manipal, stood #10 in NIRF Medical. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, jobs and reputation. NIRF does not rank the OT course on its own.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NIRF Medical, KMC Manipal2025#10
NAACCurrent cycleA++

MAHE Manipal BOT Hostel and Campus

A double room in the MCHP UG hostel costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess adds INR 62,000. First-year UG students get no single rooms, and the mess is compulsory for hostel students. You book the room online after you pay the first fee part. Clinical training takes place at Kasturba Hospital, which has 2,050 beds.

ItemDetail
First-year roomDouble, attached bath, non-AC
Room feeINR 79,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year, compulsory
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
Teaching hospitalKasturba Hospital, 2,050 beds

Should you pick BOT at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want to help people get back to daily life after illness or injury, and who can live in a small campus town.

Pick it if:
You want strong hospital training: BOT students do their clinical training at Kasturba Hospital, which has 2,050 beds and sits on the same campus.
You may want to work abroad later: the World Federation of Occupational Therapists lists this course, and the department has taught BOT since 1994.
Your board marks are strong but your MET score is not: the merit rank gives equal weight to MET and to your PCB and English marks.
You cannot pay the year one fee at once: you pay INR 1 Lakh to hold the seat and the rest about a week later.
Skip it if:
You need a clear BOT salary first: MAHE does not publish BOT pay alone, and its INR 8 LPA median covers all four-year UG courses.
You want big city clinics nearby: Manipal is a small town in Udupi district, not a big city with many private clinics.
You want a single room in the first year: MAHE gives first-year UG students only shared rooms, and the mess is compulsory for hostel students.
You plan to wait and pay later: miss your round's first fee date and you drop out and lose the INR 10,000 deposit.
Counsellor's advice
If MET places you in round 1 or 2, take the seat and pay on time. If you need a known BOT salary, ask the department about the last batch's jobs before you pay.
BOT Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board.
Class 12 marks: At least 50% in PCB taken together. The brochure lists no lower mark for any category.
Exam needed: A MET (Manipal Entrance Test) rank. Without it you cannot join counselling.
Result pending: You can join counselling, but the seat is cancelled if you finish below 50%.
Foreign board: Get an AIU (Association of Indian Universities) equivalence certificate first.
BOT Admission Process▾
Write MET: Apply on the MAHE site and write MET. Your best phase score counts.
Merit rank: Half comes from MET and half from your Class 12 PCB and English marks.
Join counselling: Pay the INR 10,000 deposit online and fill your choices in order.
Pay on allotment: Pay INR 1 Lakh in your round's window, or you drop out and lose the deposit.
Report on campus: Bring originals for the document check by the last reporting date.

BOT 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
Oct 2026
MET 2027 registration opens
Expected in the same month as last year, when MET 2026 forms opened.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET registration, last date to apply
The last date is expected before the second MET phase, as in 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET exam, phase 1
You can write both phases; your best score counts.
Tentative
May 2027
MET exam, phase 2
The second chance to raise your MET score.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET merit rank list
Your rank uses half MET score and half Class 12 PCB and English marks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling round 1: register, fill choices, allotment
You pay the INR 10,000 deposit to fill choices.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First fee part of INR 1 Lakh, last date
You drop out of counselling and lose the deposit if you miss it.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling rounds 2 to 4
Fresh students can register at the start of each round.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Orientation and document check
Bring your original mark sheets, ID and allotment papers.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started in the third week of July.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last rounds and last date to report
Students from late rounds must report by this date or lose the seat.

Source: MAHE 2026 allied health counselling brochure and MET notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal BOT Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost of the 2026 batch, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Programme fee
Per year × 4, INR 3.12 Lakhs a year
INR 12.48 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, double room
INR 5.64 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 12.48 Lakhs
4 years · programme fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 18.12 Lakhs
4 years · programme fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 21,042
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 26,000
the full fee over 48 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 30,552
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 37,750
the full fee over 48 months of study

Source: MAHE 2026 counselling brochure and prospectus fee pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a BOT seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your Class 12 PCB marks and your MET status. MAHE does not publish a closing rank for BOT, so the check uses its entry rules.

Class 12 PCB marks
MET
Yes, you can join counselling
You meet the 50% PCB rule and you have a MET rank. Your merit rank is half MET and half Class 12 marks, so a better score gets an earlier round.
Almost there
Your marks are fine, but MAHE gives BOT seats only on a MET rank. Write MET in the next cycle to join counselling.
Almost there
You can join counselling with your MET rank. MAHE cancels the seat if your final PCB marks come below 50%.
Almost there
You still need two things: a MET rank and a final PCB score of 50% or more. Register for MET when forms open.
Not yet
MAHE needs 50% in PCB, so a MET rank alone cannot get you a BOT seat this year.
Not yet
You need 50% in PCB and a MET rank before you can join BOT counselling.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for BOT. Your Class 12 PCB and English marks make up half your merit rank, so good board marks still help.

MAHE Manipal BOT Scholarship Calculator

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

Class 12 marks, as per selection
Which one fits you best
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Scholar scholarship
INR 2.50 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions, 2 awards for BOT
20% off the programme fee every year. You keep it with a CGPA of 8 or more.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12 and a top MET rankApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Forces wards scholarship
INR 3.12 Lakhs
MAHE, for General category students
25% off every year, or 50% if the parent died on duty. Bring the letter from the service.
Who qualifies: parent serving or retired in the forces or CAPF, 80% in Class 12Apply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni children scholarship
INR 1.25 Lakhs
MAHE, for General category students
10% off every year, for up to two children of a MAHE graduate.
Who qualifies: parent graduated from MAHE, 80% in Class 12Apply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speakers scholarship
INR 1.25 Lakhs
MAHE, for General category students
10% off every year if you clear every subject each year.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, shown by a school letterApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.98 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.12 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.36 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.25 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 11.23 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 12.48 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal BOT vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees or a better NIRF rank.

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Total feesfull course as published, no hostel
INR 12.48 Lakhs
4 years of study
INR 15 Lakhs
INR 2.52 Lakhs more, 5 years incl. internship
Not published
INR 11 Lakhs
INR 1.48 Lakhs less, 4 years
Not published
Fee per yearprogramme fee, latest published
INR 3.12 Lakhs
2026 batch
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 12,000 less
Not published
INR 2.75 Lakhs
INR 37,000 less
Not published
NIRF University rank2025
#3
#60
57 places lower
#13
10 places lower
#91
88 places lower
#49
46 places lower
NIRF Medical rankits medical college, 2025
#10
KMC Manipal
#21
11 places lower
#11
1 place lower
Not published
#20
10 places lower
NIRF Overall rank2025, top 100 only
#14
Not published
#23
9 places lower
Not published
#84
70 places lower
In short
SRIHER charges a little less a year but charges for five years, so its full fee is higher, and it ranks lower in NIRF. If MAHE offers you a BOT seat, take it and keep SRIHER as a backup.
In short
SIMATS does not publish its BOT fee on its site, and it ranks below MAHE in every NIRF list here. If both offer you a seat, pick MAHE unless the SIMATS fee is much lower.
In short
DY Patil Navi Mumbai costs INR 1.48 Lakhs less in all, but it ranks much lower in NIRF. If the fee gap matters more to your family than the rank, it is a fair second choice.
In short
DMIHER does not publish its BOT fee on its site, and it ranks below MAHE in all three NIRF lists. If you want the MAHE hospital and rank, list MAHE first and DMIHER below it.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal BOT

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BOT at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want strong hospital training. The full fee without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs, and you train at Kasturba Hospital, which has 2,050 beds. MAHE does not publish BOT pay alone, so ask the department where the last batch works before you pay.
What job will I get after BOT?▾
Most occupational therapists work in rehab centres, special schools, hospitals, de-addiction centres, NGOs or their own practice. You help children and adults get back to daily tasks after illness, injury or a disability. MAHE's four-year UG courses had a median pay of INR 8 LPA in 2023-24, but that figure is not for BOT alone.
Who should not take BOT at MAHE?▾
Skip it if your family cannot manage INR 12.48 Lakhs plus living costs, or if you want a big city around you. Manipal is a small town in Udupi district. Also skip it if you do not enjoy long hours with patients, because patient work is most of this course.
Should I pick BOT or BPT at MAHE?▾
Pick BOT if you want to help people with daily tasks, play, work and self-care. Pick BPT if you want to treat movement and pain through exercise. At MAHE both use the same MET counselling and the same 50% PCB rule, so talk to a student from each course before you fill choices.
Is BOT at MAHE good for higher studies?▾
Yes. MAHE itself offers a Master of Occupational Therapy, and 591 graduates of its four-year UG courses chose higher studies in 2023-24. The WFOT listing also helps if you plan a master's abroad. Keep your CGPA high, because scholarships and most master's seats look at it.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET rank?▾
Usually no. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for BOT, and your Class 12 marks make up half your merit rank, so a second MET attempt changes only half of it. If you have 50% in PCB and a MET rank, join counselling this year and fill BOT high in your list.
Can I get a job abroad after BOT from MAHE?▾
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists lists this course, and that helps. Most countries still ask you to clear their own licence exam before you work there. Check the rules of the country you want before you choose, and keep all your internship records.
Is Manipal right for a BOT student?▾
Yes, if you want campus life around a big teaching hospital. Kasturba Hospital has 2,050 beds, so you see many kinds of patients. Manipal is a small town, so if you want big city clinics nearby for weekend work, think about that before you pay.
How do I get admission to BOT at MAHE?▾
Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and at least 50% in PCB. Write MET, then join MAHE's online counselling and pay the INR 10,000 deposit to fill choices. When a seat comes, pay INR 1 Lakh in your round's window and report by the last reporting date.
What is the full fee for BOT at MAHE?▾
The full four-year fee is INR 12.48 Lakhs without hostel and INR 18.12 Lakhs with a double room and mess. The programme fee is INR 3.12 Lakhs a year. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave, so it is not in the total.
Can I get a scholarship for BOT at MAHE?▾
Yes, if you meet the rules. The Scholar scholarship gives 20% off to the top two BOT students by MET rank who have 80% in Class 12. Children of forces staff get 25% off, and children of MAHE alumni or Konkani speakers get 10%. Use the calculator above to see yours.
Do I get my fee back if I leave the seat?▾
Partly. MAHE follows the UGC refund rules, so how much comes back depends on when you withdraw. If you do not pay your round's first fee part on time, you drop out and lose the INR 10,000 deposit. Read the refund page on the MAHE site before you pay.

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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.

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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

Akanksha Gupta
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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