MAHE Manipal B.Optom : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Optom Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.58 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 6.48 Lakhs
5 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 9.5 LPA
All MAHE long UG courses, NIRF 2025
Cutoff
50%
Class 12 PCB or PCM, plus a MET rank
Placement rate
73%
Share placed, NIRF 2025 data

About MAHE Manipal B.Optom

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.

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 4.80 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 4 yearly parts
Other feesINR 1.68 LakhsINR 42,000 a year, 4 yearly parts
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 5.75 LakhsINR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 5 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.48 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.23 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
MET 2027 registration opensOct 2026Tentative
MET phase 1, last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET phase 1 examApr 2027Tentative
MET phase 2 examMay 2027Tentative
MET rank and counselling registrationJun 2027Tentative
Round 1 seat allotmentJun 2027Tentative
First fee payment, last dateJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startJul 2027Tentative
Last counselling roundAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Eligibility

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.

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

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write METTake phase 1, phase 2 or both; your best score counts
2. Register for counsellingPay the INR 10,000 deposit and fill your choices
3. Pay the first partPay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates
4. Pay the rest of year 1Pay the balance by the round's second date
5. ReportCome on the day classes start with original papers

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Cutoff

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.

RuleWhat it means
Class 12 minimum50% in PCB or PCM
Seat allotmentMET rank, the seats left and your choices
Closing rankNot published by MAHE
Counselling rounds6 online rounds in 2026

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median pay, all MAHE 5-year UG coursesINR 9.5 LPA, 2023-24 batch
Graduates placed574 of 789 (73%)
Went on to higher studies153
Where optometrists workEye hospitals, optical and contact lens firms, private practice, NGOs

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SAGES scholarshipClass 12 at an AGE or Dr. TMA Pai Foundation institution, 70% marks75%, INR 4.86 Lakhs
Scholar scholarship80% in Class 12 and the top MET rank in the General group20%, INR 1.30 Lakhs
Achiever scholarshipTop student of the year with CGPA 8 and no backlog, from year 220% of that year's fee
AGE scholarshipClass 12 at an AGE institution, General category10%, INR 64,800

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NAACCurrent cycleA++

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Course Structure

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.

PartWhat you study
Years 1 to 4Eye exams, optics, contact lenses, low vision, binocular vision, optical dispensing
Community workEye screening camps
Year 5One-year internship

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Non-AC double room, common bathINR 57,000 a year
Mess advanceINR 58,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
Double attached AC roomFrom INR 1.03 Lakhs a year

Should you pick B.Optom at MAHE Manipal?

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.

Pick it if:
You want a university name on your degree: MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025, and its optometry department started in 2002.
You want eye hospital or lens firm work: the course trains you in contact lenses, low vision and optical dispensing, the work they hire for.
You want to learn on real patients: you work in community eye screening camps and do a full internship year before you finish.
You need to pay year 1 in two parts: you pay INR 1 Lakh to take the seat and the rest a few days later.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the INR 9.5 LPA median: it covers all MAHE 5-year courses, so a new optometrist can earn much less.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so internships you find on your own are harder to get.
You want a short course: this course takes 5 years, 4 years of study and 1 year of internship, before you can work.
You plan to wait before paying: you must pay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates, or you lose the seat and the INR 10,000 deposit.
Counsellor's advice
If round 1 gives you this seat and you want eye care work, pay and click Opt Out. If you want a job sooner, keep a 4-year course above it in your list.
B.Optom Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and English, plus Biology or Maths.
Class 12 marks: At least 50% in PCB or PCM. The brochure sets one line for everyone.
Exam needed: A MET rank. MET is the Manipal Entrance Test, and seats go by its rank.
Result pending: You may join counselling, but the seat is cancelled if you miss 50% or fail a subject.
Foreign board: Get an AIU (Association of Indian Universities) equivalence certificate first.
B.Optom Admission Process▾
Write MET: Phase 1 in April, phase 2 in May. Your best score counts.
Register for counselling: Pay the INR 10,000 deposit on counseling.manipal.edu and fill your choices.
Pay the first part: Pay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates, or you lose the seat and the deposit.
Keep or move up: Click Opt Out to keep the seat, or stay in for a better choice next round.
Report on campus: Come on the day classes start with original papers, or the admission is cancelled.

B.Optom 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 October, the same month MET 2026 opened.
Tentative
Mar 2027
MET phase 1, last date to apply
The phase 1 last date to apply was 15 Mar in 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET phase 1 exam
In 2026 it was held on 13 and 14 Apr.
Tentative
May 2027
MET phase 2 exam
Your best score of the two phases counts.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET rank and counselling registration
You pay a INR 10,000 deposit to join the counselling.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
In 2026 round 1 came out on 12 Jun.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First fee payment, last date
You lose the seat and the deposit if you do not pay in time.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original mark sheets and ID on the first day.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 21 Jul.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last counselling round
In 2026 the round 6 fee was due by 10 Aug.

Source: MAHE Allied Health UG counselling brochure 2026 and MET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Fees 2027

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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.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published: INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, paid in 4 yearly parts
INR 4.80 Lakhs
Other fees
Full course, as published: INR 42,000 a year, paid in 4 yearly parts
INR 1.68 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 5, INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, non-AC double room and mess at 2025-26 rates
INR 5.75 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.48 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.23 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,926
7 yr · 10.5% per year
First-year payment
INR 1.72 Lakhs
tuition, other fees and the deposit
Education loan EMI
INR 20,621
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Hostel and mess a year
INR 1.15 Lakhs
non-AC double room, 2025-26 rates

Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee sheet and MAHE Hostels fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

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.

Class 12 PCB or PCM
MET rank
50% or more, with a MET rank
Almost there. You can join the counselling. MAHE gives the seat on your MET rank and the seats left, and it does not publish a closing rank. Put this course high in your choices.
50% or more, no MET rank yet
Not yet. You need a MET rank to join the counselling. MET 2027 registration is expected to open in Oct 2026.
Below 50%, with a MET rank
Not this year. MAHE needs 50% in PCB or PCM, and a seat given on a pending result is cancelled below it.
Below 50%, no MET rank
Not this year. You need 50% in PCB or PCM in Class 12 and a MET rank.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

MAHE Manipal B.Optom Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives one scholarship per student. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.

Class 12 PCB or PCM marks
Your Class 12 school
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE gives only one scholarship, so the biggest one you qualify for is shown above.

Scholar scholarship
INR 1.30 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal, 20% program fee waiver
Kept each year only with CGPA 8 and no failed subject.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12 and the top MET rank in the General group; one seat hereApply by: the form MAHE emails after you pay
Not eligible on your answers
SAGES scholarship
INR 4.86 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal, 75% program fee waiver
Same waiver every year if you pass every subject. Up to 5% of General seats.
Who qualifies: Class 12 at an AGE or Dr. TMA Pai Foundation institution, 70% marksApply by: the form MAHE emails after you pay
Not eligible on your answers
AGE scholarship
INR 64,800
MAHE Manipal, 10% program fee waiver
Same waiver every year if you pass every subject.
Who qualifies: Class 12 at an AGE institution, General category, not on SAGESApply by: the form MAHE emails after you pay
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.30 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.86 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.48 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 64,800
Your net course fee: INR 5.83 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal B.Optom 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, higher pay, a better rank.

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Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 6.48 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 5 Lakhs
INR 1.48 Lakhs less, tuition for 4 of 5 years, 2026-27
Not published
INR 8 Lakhs
INR 1.52 Lakhs more, tuition only, 2026
INR 6.10 Lakhs
INR 38,000 less, 2026, kit extra
INR 6.80 Lakhs
INR 32,000 more, 2026 cycle
Hostel + messfull course, shared non-AC room
INR 5.75 Lakhs
5 years, 2025-26 rates
INR 5.90 Lakhs
INR 15,000 more, 4 or 5 sharing, 2026-27
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INR 1.75 Lakhs less, room type not stated
INR 6.43 Lakhs
INR 68,000 more, 4-seater, 2026-27
Not published
INR 6.75 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh more, 4-seater, non-AC
Median paywhole university, NIRF 2025, UG of the same length
INR 9.5 LPA
5-year UG, 2023-24
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less, 5-year UG, 2023-24
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA less, 5-year UG, 2023-24
INR 6.6 LPA
INR 2.9 LPA less, 5-year UG, 2023-24
INR 7.3 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA less, 5-year UG, 2023-24
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 5 LPA less, 5-year UG, 2023-24
Placement ratewhole university, NIRF 2025, same UG group
73%
5-year UG, 2023-24
90%
17 points higher, 5-year UG, 2023-24
64%
9 points lower, 5-year UG, 2023-24
72%
1 points lower, 5-year UG, 2023-24
81%
8 points higher, 5-year UG, 2023-24
64%
9 points lower, 5-year UG, 2023-24
NIRF rankUniversity category, 2025
#3
2025
#11
8 places lower
#8
5 places lower
#31
28 places lower
#78
75 places lower
#19
16 places lower
In short
SRM costs INR 1.48 Lakhs less in fees and places more of its long UG batch, but MAHE Manipal ranks higher. If the lower fee matters most, take SRM; if you want the higher-ranked university, take this seat.
In short
Amrita's hostel costs less, but its full B.Optom fee for all five years is not clearly published. If both offer you a seat, ask Amrita for the full fee in writing before you pick it over MAHE Manipal.
In short
LPU charges INR 1.52 Lakhs more in tuition and ranks lower. If MAHE Manipal gives you a seat, take it over LPU.
In short
Chitkara costs INR 38,000 less and places more of its long UG batch, but it ranks much lower. If the rank matters to you, take this seat at MAHE Manipal; if money is tight, weigh Chitkara.
In short
Chandigarh University costs more and its long UG median pay is lower. If MAHE Manipal offers you a seat, take it over Chandigarh University.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Optom

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Optom at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a career in eye care and can pay for five years. The fee without hostel is INR 6.48 Lakhs, and hostel and mess add INR 5.75 Lakhs. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone, so check the starting pay at eye hospitals and optical firms before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work as optometrists. You can work in eye hospitals, optical and contact lens firms, private practice or NGOs. The course trains you in eye exams, contact lenses, low vision and optical dispensing, which is the work these employers hire for. Ask seniors which firms hired their batch before you decide.
Should I take this seat if I also have a 4-year course offer?▾
It depends on how soon you need to earn. This course takes 5 years, 4 years of study and 1 year of internship. If you want eye care work and a university ranked #3 in NIRF 2025, take this seat. If you need a job sooner, keep the shorter course above it.
Is the INR 9.5 LPA median pay for optometry?▾
No. That figure is MAHE's NIRF 2025 median for all its 5-year UG courses, not for optometry alone. A new optometrist can earn much less. Use it only as a sign of how MAHE's long UG courses place, and ask the department for this course's own placement list.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a short course or big-city internships. The course takes 5 years, and Manipal is a small university town, so internships you find on your own are harder to get. If the fee is a stretch, check the scholarship calculator above first, because only a few students get a waiver.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes. MAHE also offers a 2-year Master of Optometry, so you can study further in the same department. The internship year and the clinical training help when you apply for a master's course. Keep your CGPA high from the first year if you plan to go this way.
Should I wait for a later counselling round before paying?▾
No, not if you want this seat. You must pay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates, or you lose the seat and the INR 10,000 deposit. If you pay and stay in the counselling, you can still move up to a better choice in a later round.
Can I get a seat without a published closing rank?▾
Yes, if you have 50% in PCB or PCM and a MET rank. MAHE gives the seat on your MET rank, the seats left and your choices, and it does not publish a closing rank. In 2026 seats were given over 6 rounds, so stay in the counselling if round 1 misses you.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write MET, then join MAHE's online counselling with a INR 10,000 deposit. Fill this course in your choices. If you get a seat, pay INR 1 Lakh within the round's dates and the rest of the first-year fee by the second date. Then report on the day classes start.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 5-year fee is INR 6.48 Lakhs without hostel, paid in four yearly parts. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 12.23 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
Part of it, depending on when you leave. MAHE follows the UGC refund rules, and the refund depends on the date you withdraw. Before classes start you withdraw on the counselling portal. After that you submit the form at the Academic Section, so read the refund rules before you pay.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, a few students can. The Scholar scholarship gives 20% to the top MET rank in the General group, and this course has one such seat. Students from AGE or Dr. TMA Pai Foundation institutions can get the 75% SAGES scholarship. Use the calculator above for your own answers.

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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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