20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Optom Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.58 Lakhs.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers the Bachelor of Optometry at its Manipal College of Health Professions. It is a five-year, full-time course: four years of study and one year of internship. MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.48 Lakhs, paid in four yearly parts. You get a seat through MET and MAHE's online counselling, on your MET rank. You need 50% in PCB or PCM in Class 12. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone. Its NIRF 2025 data gives INR 9.5 LPA as the median pay of its 5-year UG graduates.
The total fees with hostel is INR 12.23 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.48 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 4.80 Lakhs. You pay the fee in four yearly parts, and the internship year has no fee. MAHE sets the fee for each batch. You pay the hostel fee only if you take a room, and the INR 10,000 deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4.80 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 4 yearly parts |
| Other fees | INR 1.68 Lakhs | INR 42,000 a year, 4 yearly parts |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5.75 Lakhs | INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.48 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 12.23 Lakhs | Full course |
MET 2027 registration is expected to open in Oct 2026, and classes are expected to start in Jul 2027. The 2026 batch is in class since 21 Jul 2026. These dates are estimates based on 2026. Watch for the MET dates first.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET 2027 registration opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET rank and counselling registration | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment, last date | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Last counselling round | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need 50% in PCB or PCM in Class 12. Your subjects must be Physics, Chemistry and English, plus Biology or Maths. You also need a MET rank. If you fail a subject or score below 50%, you cannot join the counselling.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and English, plus Biology or Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 50% in PCB or PCM |
| Exam | A MET rank |
| Foreign board | An AIU equivalence certificate |
You write MET, then join MAHE's online counselling with a INR 10,000 deposit. MAHE gives the seat on your MET rank and your choices. You then pay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates. If you miss it, you lose the seat and the deposit.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write MET | Take phase 1, phase 2 or both; your best score counts |
| 2. Register for counselling | Pay the INR 10,000 deposit and fill your choices |
| 3. Pay the first part | Pay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates |
| 4. Pay the rest of year 1 | Pay the balance by the round's second date |
| 5. Report | Come on the day classes start with original papers |
The only fixed cutoff is 50% in PCB or PCM in Class 12. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for this course. Seats were given over 6 online rounds in 2026, so a seat can still come in a later round.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Class 12 minimum | 50% in PCB or PCM |
| Seat allotment | MET rank, the seats left and your choices |
| Closing rank | Not published by MAHE |
| Counselling rounds | 6 online rounds in 2026 |
MAHE's NIRF 2025 data shows a median pay of INR 9.5 LPA, with 574 of 789 graduates placed (73%) in 2023-24. These figures cover all its 5-year UG courses, not optometry alone. Graduates work in eye hospitals, optical and contact lens firms, private practice and NGOs.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all MAHE 5-year UG courses | INR 9.5 LPA, 2023-24 batch |
| Graduates placed | 574 of 789 (73%) |
| Went on to higher studies | 153 |
| Where optometrists work | Eye hospitals, optical and contact lens firms, private practice, NGOs |
MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 64,800 to INR 4.86 Lakhs over the course. The SAGES scholarship gives the most, a 75% waiver. The Scholar scholarship gives 20% to the top MET rank in the General group, and this course has one such seat. You keep a scholarship only if you pass every subject each year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SAGES scholarship | Class 12 at an AGE or Dr. TMA Pai Foundation institution, 70% marks | 75%, INR 4.86 Lakhs |
| Scholar scholarship | 80% in Class 12 and the top MET rank in the General group | 20%, INR 1.30 Lakhs |
| Achiever scholarship | Top student of the year with CGPA 8 and no backlog, from year 2 | 20% of that year's fee |
| AGE scholarship | Class 12 at an AGE institution, General category | 10%, INR 64,800 |
MAHE is #3 among universities and #14 overall in NIRF 2025, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes and outreach. NAAC grades the quality of the whole university.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A++ |
The course has four years of study and a one-year internship. You learn full eye exams, contact lenses, low vision, binocular vision and optical dispensing. The optometry department here started in 2002, and you also work in community eye screening camps.
| Part | What you study |
|---|---|
| Years 1 to 4 | Eye exams, optics, contact lenses, low vision, binocular vision, optical dispensing |
| Community work | Eye screening camps |
| Year 5 | One-year internship |
A non-AC double room costs INR 57,000 a year and the mess advance is INR 58,000 a year, at 2025-26 rates. AC and single rooms cost more. You must report on the day classes start and move into the allotted hostel.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Non-AC double room, common bath | INR 57,000 a year |
| Mess advance | INR 58,000 a year |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| Double attached AC room | From INR 1.03 Lakhs a year |
This course suits students who want to test eyes and fit lenses for a living and can study for five years in a small town.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE Allied Health UG counselling brochure 2026 and MET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026 batch fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee sheet and MAHE Hostels fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your Class 12 marks and your MET status. MAHE does not publish a closing rank, so the answer is about who can join the counselling.
No closing rank is published for this course. In 2026 the seats were given over 6 online rounds, so staying in the counselling can still bring a seat later.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives one scholarship per student. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE gives only one scholarship, so the biggest one you qualify for is shown above.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
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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. |
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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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