MAHE Manipal teaches the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) as a full-time, five-year course at Manipal College of Health Professions. You study for four years and then do a one-year internship. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and is ranked #3 in the NIRF 2025 University list. The full fee without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs, paid in four yearly parts. You get a seat through the MET (Manipal Entrance Test) and MAHE's online counselling. You need 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12. MAHE does not publish a seat count or an average pay in LPA for this course. Your clinical training happens at Kasturba Hospital, the teaching hospital on the same campus.
MAHE Manipal BPT Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 19.53 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 9.36 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in four yearly parts, though the course takes five years with the internship. MAHE fixes this fee for each batch. Hostel and mess are extra, and the INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 9.36 Lakhs
INR 2.34 Lakhs a year, 4 yearly parts
Other academic fee
INR 3.12 Lakhs
INR 78,000 a year, 4 yearly parts
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room
INR 3.95 Lakhs
INR 79,000 a year, 5 years
Mess
INR 3.10 Lakhs
INR 62,000 a year, 5 years
Total, no hostel
INR 12.48 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 19.53 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE Manipal BPT Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 21 Jul 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and MET 2027 registration is expected to close in Mar 2027. MAHE announces the real dates on its admission site. Keep your Class 12 marks card ready for counselling.
Event
Date
Status
MET 2027 registration, last date to apply
Mar 2027
Tentative
MET 2027 phase 1 exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
MET 2027 phase 2 exam
May 2027
Tentative
MET rank list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Round 1 choice filling and seat allotment
Jun 2027
Tentative
First instalment fee, last date
Jun 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
Last date to report with documents
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE Manipal BPT Eligibility
You need 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together in Class 12, with English as a subject. You also need a MET rank. If a result comes after the seat and misses 50%, MAHE cancels the seat.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Class 12 marks
50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together
Exam
A MET rank from phase 1 or phase 2
Foreign board
An equal-status letter from the Association of Indian Universities
MAHE Manipal BPT Admission Process
You write MET, register for counselling with an INR 10,000 deposit, fill choices and pay the first instalment of INR 1 Lakh. MAHE allots the seat on your MET rank and your choices. If you miss the fee window, you lose the seat and the deposit.
Step
What you do
1. Write MET
Phase 1 in April, phase 2 in May; your better score counts
2. Register for counselling
Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit on counseling.manipal.edu
3. Fill choices
Put BPT at MCHP Manipal where you want it in your list
4. Pay the first instalment
Pay INR 1 Lakh within the window for your round
5. Pay the balance and report
Pay the rest of the first-year fee, then report by the last date
MAHE Manipal BPT Cutoff
MAHE asks for at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and the Scholar scholarship needs 80%. MAHE does not publish a BPT closing rank. Your merit rank mixes your MET score and your Class 12 marks, half each.
Rule
What it means
Minimum marks
50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Merit rank
MET score and Class 12 marks, 50% each
Closing MET rank
Not published by MAHE
Scholar scholarship
80% in Class 12 and a top MET rank
MAHE Manipal BPT Placements
The course ends with a 1-year internship after 4 years of study. MAHE does not publish a BPT average pay or placement rate. The Department of Physiotherapy started at Kasturba Hospital in 1972, and you train there.
Metric
Value
Internship
1 year, after 4 years of study
Average pay
Not published for BPT
Batch placed
Not published for BPT
Training hospital
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
Department started
1972
MAHE Manipal BPT Scholarships
Four MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 2.50 Lakhs to INR 9.36 Lakhs over the course. The Manipal Foundation scholarship gives the most, a 75% cut. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time, and most need 80% in Class 12.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Scholar
80% in Class 12, top 3 General students by MET rank
20% of the fee, INR 2.50 Lakhs
Wards of Army or CAPF
80% in Class 12, parent serving or retired
25% of the fee, INR 3.12 Lakhs
Children of personnel who died on duty
80% in Class 12, General category
50% of the fee, INR 6.24 Lakhs
Manipal Foundation
Karnataka board, 70% in Class 12, MET rank up to 1,500
75% of the fee, INR 9.36 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal BPT Ranking
MAHE is ranked #3 in the NIRF 2025 University list and holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results and reach. NAAC grades the whole university, not one course.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NAAC
Current
A++
Institution of Eminence
2020
Status given by the Ministry of Education
MAHE Manipal BPT Course Structure
The course has 4 years of study and a 1-year internship. After BPT, MCHP Manipal offers MPT in 8 specialities, so you can stay on for a master's degree.
Stage
What you do
Years 1 to 4
Classes, labs and hospital postings at Kasturba Hospital
Year 5
A 1-year internship
After BPT
MPT in 8 specialities at MCHP Manipal, such as sports, neuro and cardio-pulmonary
MAHE Manipal BPT Hostel and Campus
A shared room with an attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year and mess costs INR 62,000 a year. A room with a common bath costs INR 59,000. You book the room online after paying the first instalment, and mess is compulsory in year 1.
Item
Detail
Double room, attached bath, non-AC
INR 79,000 a year
Double room, common bath, non-AC
INR 59,000 a year
Mess
INR 62,000 a year, compulsory in year 1
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
Single room
Not given to first-year students
Should you pick BPT at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who want to treat patients with exercise and movement, and who can live in a small university town.
Pick it if:
You want hospital practice from the first year: the department works inside Kasturba Hospital, the teaching hospital on the same campus, since 1972.
You plan to do a master's later: MCHP Manipal offers MPT in 8 specialities, such as sports and neuro, so you can stay on after BPT.
Your family can pay only once a year: you pay the fee in four yearly parts, and the first year is split in two during counselling.
You have 80% in Class 12: the top 3 General students by MET rank get a 20% fee cut, so prepare well for MET.
Skip it if:
You are paying the full fee yourself: the INR 12.48 Lakhs fee is among the highest in its group, and MAHE does not publish BPT pay.
You want a big city for weekend work: Manipal is a small university town, so most of your practice comes through Kasturba Hospital.
You want a single room in the first year: MAHE gives first-year students only shared rooms, and the mess is compulsory in year 1.
You plan to decide late: if you do not pay INR 1 Lakh in your round's window, you lose the seat and the deposit.
Counsellor's advice
If round 1 gives you BPT at MCHP Manipal and your family can pay, take it. Pay the first instalment on time, because a missed date loses the seat.
BPT Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Class 12 marks: 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
Exam needed: A rank in MET (Manipal Entrance Test), phase 1 or phase 2.
Result in time: You must meet these rules before classes start, or MAHE cancels the seat.
Foreign board: Bring an equal-status letter from the Association of Indian Universities.
BPT Admission Process▾
Write MET: Phase 1 in April, phase 2 in May. Your better score counts.
Register for counselling: Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit on MAHE's counselling site, then fill choices.
Seat allotment: MAHE gives seats on your MET rank, your choices and the seats left.
Pay the first instalment: Pay INR 1 Lakh within your round's window, or you lose the seat and the deposit.
Pay the balance and report: Pay the rest of the first-year fee, then report with original documents.
BPT Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Mar 2027
MET 2027 registration, last date to apply
The phase 1 form closed in March in 2026. Apply early to get a good test slot.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET 2027 phase 1 exam
An online test at a centre. You book your slot a few days before.
Tentative
May 2027
MET 2027 phase 2 exam
You can write both phases. Your better score counts.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET rank list
Your merit rank mixes your MET score and your Class 12 marks, half each.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 registration and choice filling
You pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit to take part. It was open from 6 to 10 Jun in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Round 1 seats came on 12 Jun in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First instalment fee, last date
Pay INR 1 Lakh in the window, about five days, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Rounds 2 to 5 seat allotment
A new round comes about every ten days for seats left over.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 21 Jul.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round 6 and last date to report with documents
In 2026 the last date to report was 10 Aug. After it, MAHE cancels the seat.
Source: MAHE Allied Health counselling brochure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal BPT Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published: INR 2.34 Lakhs a year in 4 yearly parts
INR 9.36 Lakhs
Other academic fee
Full course, as published: INR 78,000 a year in 4 yearly parts
INR 3.12 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room
Per year × 5, INR 79,000 a year, double room with attached bath
INR 3.95 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 5, INR 62,000 a year, first-year rate
INR 3.10 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 12.48 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + other academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 19.53 Lakhs
5 years · tuition + other academic fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 21,042
7 yr · 10.5% per year
First-year fee
INR 3.12 Lakhs
plus the INR 10,000 refundable deposit
Education loan EMI
INR 32,929
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Hostel + mess a year
INR 1.41 Lakhs
INR 79,000 room + INR 62,000 mess
Source: MAHE fee list 2026-27 and Prospectus 2026 hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a BPT seat at MAHE Manipal?
Pick your Class 12 marks and subjects. MAHE does not publish BPT closing ranks, so this checks if you can apply.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology marks
Class 12 subjects
80% or more · PCB and English
Yes, you can apply. Your marks also meet the 80% mark for the Scholar scholarship. Your MET rank decides the seat, so register from round 1.
80% or more · No Biology
Not this course. BPT needs Biology in Class 12, whatever your marks are.
50% to 79% · PCB and English
Yes, you can apply. Your MET rank decides the seat, so write both MET phases and register from round 1.
50% to 79% · No Biology
Not this course. BPT needs Biology in Class 12, whatever your marks are.
Below 50% · PCB and English
Not yet. BPT needs 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together. MAHE cancels a seat that misses this mark.
Below 50% · No Biology
Not this course. BPT needs Biology in Class 12 and 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE does not publish BPT closing ranks, so no rank is safe. Register from round 1, because later rounds only get the seats left over.
MAHE Manipal BPT Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, so the biggest one counts. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Class 12 marks
Your case
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says who the scheme is for. A scheme you meet shows here too if a bigger one already counts.
Manipal Foundation scholarship
INR 9.36 Lakhs
Manipal Foundation and MAHE
75% off the programme fee for the whole course, if you pass every subject each year.
Who qualifies: Karnataka board, 70% in Class 12, top 25 in the Scholar Program, MET rank up to 1,500Apply by: form comes after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Children of personnel who died on duty
INR 6.24 Lakhs
MAHE, for Army and CAPF families
50% off the programme fee, for General category students with a letter from the parent's force.
Who qualifies: General category, 80% in Class 12, parent died on dutyApply by: letter goes in with admission papers
Not eligible on your answers
Wards of Army or CAPF
INR 3.12 Lakhs
MAHE, for Army and CAPF families
25% off the programme fee, for General category students with a letter from the parent's force.
Who qualifies: General category, 80% in Class 12, parent serving or retiredApply by: letter goes in with admission papers
Not eligible on your answers
Scholar scholarship
INR 2.50 Lakhs
MAHE
20% off the programme fee for the top 3 General students by MET rank; you keep it with a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12 and a top MET rankApply by: form comes after admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE 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 6.24 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.24 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 9.36 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 12.48 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal BPT 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, a better rank.
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Nitte costs INR 5.17 Lakhs less and its hostel is cheaper, but it ranks far lower in NIRF. If the fee decides it for you, take Nitte; if you want the better rank and hospital, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
Yenepoya costs INR 3.64 Lakhs less but asks for 65% in PCB, not 50%. If you have 65% and the fee is tight, keep Yenepoya as a backup below MAHE Manipal.
In short
DY Patil Pune costs INR 52,000 more and ranks lower in NIRF. If you get both seats and do not need a big city, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
Datta Meghe costs INR 1.49 Lakhs less on its older fee list and ranks lower in NIRF. If saving money matters most, weigh Datta Meghe; if you want the higher rank, take MAHE Manipal.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal BPT
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BPT at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want strong hospital training and your family can pay. The full fee without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs, and MAHE does not publish a BPT average pay. Ask the department about recent jobs before you pay, and use the fee block above to plan a loan.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most BPT graduates work as physiotherapists in hospitals, sports clinics and rehab centres, and many go on to a master's. MAHE lists hospitals, sports clinics, rehab centres and corporate wellness as career paths. No pay figure is published, so ask seniors about starting pay before you decide.
Who should not take BPT at MAHE Manipal?▾
Skip it if the fee will strain your family or you want city life. The fee without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs, and Manipal is a small university town. If either matters more to you than the hospital training, look at the compare block above first.
Is BPT here good for higher studies?▾
Yes. MCHP Manipal offers MPT in 8 specialities, such as sports, neuro and cardio-pulmonary, and the department also has a PhD programme. If you want a master's here, keep your marks high from year 1, because good marks help you get the speciality you want.
Should I take the seat if I get it only in a later round?▾
Yes, if you still want BPT here and can pay. Later rounds only fill the seats left over, and the fee is the same in every round. Pay INR 1 Lakh within your round's window, or you lose the seat and the INR 10,000 deposit.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET rank?▾
Usually no. MAHE does not publish BPT closing ranks, so a year's wait has no clear gain. If you meet the 50% mark and get a seat, take it. If you get no seat in any round, then plan for MET 2027.
Is MAHE Manipal good for hands-on clinical training?▾
Yes, this is its main strength. The Department of Physiotherapy started inside Kasturba Hospital in 1972, and you do your hospital postings there. The department also has clinics for heart, lung and cancer rehab. Ask about your postings when you report on campus.
Is Manipal right for me if I want to live in a big city?▾
Probably not. Manipal is a small university town, so most of your practice comes through Kasturba Hospital, not outside clinics. If city life and weekend work matter to you, think about that before you lock your choices.
Can I get a scholarship for BPT at MAHE?▾
Yes, if you have 80% in Class 12 and a top MET rank. The Scholar scholarship cuts the fee by 20%, about INR 2.50 Lakhs, for the top 3 General students. Army and CAPF families and Manipal Foundation scholars get bigger cuts. Use the calculator above, then fill the form MAHE sends after admission.
What is the full fee for BPT?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 12.48 Lakhs, paid in four yearly parts over the five-year course. With a shared room and mess it comes to INR 19.53 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block above shows both totals.
Can I pay the first-year fee in parts?▾
Yes, during counselling you pay the first-year fee in two parts. You pay INR 1 Lakh first to hold the seat, then the balance by your round's date. After the first year, you pay the fee once a year.
Do I get my money back if I leave?▾
Some of it, depending on when you leave. MAHE follows the UGC refund rules, so you get more back if you withdraw before classes start. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. Read the refund rules on MAHE's fee page 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.
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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