20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal BOT Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 12.58 Lakhs.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | INR 12.48 Lakhs | INR 3.12 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5.64 Lakhs | INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500 | One time, refundable |
| Total, no hostel | INR 12.48 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 18.12 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET 2027 registration opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| MET registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET exam, phase 1 | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET exam, phase 2 | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET merit rank list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling round 1: register, fill choices, allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee part of INR 1 Lakh, last date | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling rounds 2 to 4 | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Last rounds and last date to report | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
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%.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English |
| Class 12 marks | 50% aggregate in PCB |
| Exam | A MET rank |
| Foreign board | An AIU equivalence certificate |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply and write MET | Register on the MAHE site and sit for MET |
| 2. Get your merit rank | Half MET score, half Class 12 PCB and English marks |
| 3. Register for counselling | Pay the INR 10,000 deposit and fill choices |
| 4. Pay on allotment | INR 1 Lakh first, the rest of the year one fee about a week later |
| 5. Report | Bring originals on or before the reporting date |
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.
| Rule | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Closing MET rank | Not published | 2026, rounds 1 to 6 |
| Minimum to join counselling | 50% in PCB | Every round |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, 4-year UG | INR 8 LPA, 2023-24 |
| Median pay two years before | INR 6.8 LPA, 2021-22 |
| Graduates placed | 1,650 of 2,832 |
| Higher studies | 591 graduates |
| Where OTs work | Rehab centres, special schools, hospitals, NGOs, private practice |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar scholarship | 80% in Class 12 and a top MET rank, 2 awards for BOT | 20%, INR 2.50 Lakhs |
| Forces wards | Parent serving or retired in the forces or CAPF, 80% in Class 12 | 25%, INR 3.12 Lakhs |
| Children of MAHE alumni | Parent graduated from MAHE, 80% in Class 12 | 10%, INR 1.25 Lakhs |
| Konkani speakers | Mother tongue Konkani | 10%, INR 1.25 Lakhs |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NIRF Medical, KMC Manipal | 2025 | #10 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A++ |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Double, attached bath, non-AC |
| Room fee | INR 79,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, compulsory |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| Teaching hospital | Kasturba Hospital, 2,050 beds |
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.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE 2026 allied health counselling brochure and MET notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost of the 2026 batch, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026 counselling brochure and prospectus fee pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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.
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.
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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 |
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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.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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Placements
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Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
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