20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Sc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.58 Lakhs.
MAHE Manipal teaches B.Sc Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology, which it calls B.AOTT, as a full-time course of four years. You study for three years and then do a one-year internship. Manipal College of Health Professions teaches the course, and you train in the operation theatres of Kasturba Hospital, which has 2,500 beds. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.48 Lakhs, and INR 10.71 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MET, and your merit score is half MET and half Class 12 marks. Anaesthesia technologists from this course start at an average of INR 3.5 LPA.
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 10.71 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.48 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 4.80 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 2.16 Lakhs once a year for the three study years, and nothing in the internship year. MAHE fixes this fee for Indian students. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 1.60 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Other fees
INR 1.68 Lakhs
INR 56,000 a year, 3 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 4.23 Lakhs
INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel
INR 6.48 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 10.71 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Admission Dates 2027
The 2026 batch is in class, so the next intake is 2027. MAHE is expected to open the 2027 form in Oct 2026, and classes should start in Aug 2027. Watch the Phase 1 last date, because it gives you the earliest MET slot.
Event
Date
Status
MAHE online application opens
Oct 2026
Tentative
Phase 1 last date to apply
Mar 2027
Tentative
MET Phase 1 exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
Phase 2 last date to apply
May 2027
Tentative
MET Phase 2 exam
May 2027
Tentative
MET result and merit list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Counselling round 1 and seat allotment
Jun 2027
Tentative
Later counselling rounds
Jul 2027
Tentative
First-year fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, and at least 50% in PCB. You also need a MET score, because it makes half of your merit score. If you have less than 50% in PCB, you cannot apply.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Class 12 marks
At least 50% in PCB
Entrance exam
A MET score, Phase 1 or Phase 2
Merit score
50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Admission Process
You apply online, write MET and then join online counselling on your merit rank. MAHE builds that rank from the MET score and your Class 12 marks. When you get a seat, you pay the first-year fee to keep it. If you do not pay by the last date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the MAHE form and pay the form fee
2. Write MET
Book a slot and write the test in Phase 1 or Phase 2
3. Check the merit list
MAHE ranks you on MET and Class 12 marks
4. Join counselling
Pick the course when your merit rank is called
5. Pay and report
Pay the first-year fee, then bring original documents
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Cutoff
MAHE does not publish a closing rank for this course. Your merit score is 50% MET and 50% Class 12 marks, and you need 50% in PCB to apply. Seats go down the merit list in each counselling round, so a higher MET score moves you up.
Part of the merit score
Rule
MET score
50% of the merit score
Class 12 marks
50% of the merit score
Minimum PCB marks
50%
Closing rank
Not published
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Placements
Anaesthesia technologists from this course start at an average of INR 3.5 LPA. Most first jobs pay INR 3 LPA to INR 4.4 LPA. MAHE has not published a placement rate for this course. Most students join hospital operation theatres, ICUs and cath labs. Senior technologists and OT managers can earn INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA later.
Metric
Value
Average starting pay
INR 3.5 LPA
First-job pay range
INR 3 LPA to INR 4.4 LPA
Senior roles later
INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA
Placement rate
Not published
Where you work
Operation theatres, ICUs, cath labs and emergency units
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Scholarships
The Scholar scholarship takes INR 1.30 Lakhs off the course fee, which is 20% of it. The alumni child and Konkani scholarships take INR 64,800 each, and the Central Sector Scheme gives INR 36,000. MAHE lets you hold only one scholarship at a time. You apply on the MAHE scholarship form after admission.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Scholar scholarship
80% in Class 12 and the top merit rank in the batch
INR 1.30 Lakhs over the course
MAHE alumni child
General category, 80% in Class 12, a parent who graduated from MAHE
INR 64,800 over the course
Konkani speaking students
General category, Konkani as mother tongue
INR 64,800 over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile of your board, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 36,000 over the course
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Ranking
MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The central government gave it Institution of Eminence status in 2020. NIRF ranks on data the university files each year, and NAAC grades teaching and campus quality.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University ranking
2025
#3
NAAC
Current grade
A++
Institution of Eminence
2020
Status given
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Course Structure
The course has six semesters of study and then one year of internship. You train in the operation theatres, ICUs and emergency units of Kasturba Hospital. The special areas include cardiac, neuro and trauma surgery.
Stage
What happens
Semesters 1 to 6
Classes and lab work over three years
Clinical training
Operation theatres, ICUs and emergency units at Kasturba Hospital
Special areas
Neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, obstetrics, ENT, cath lab, endoscopy and trauma
Year 4
One-year internship
MAHE B.Sc OTAT Hostel and Campus
A double room with attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. You book the room yourself on the MAHE hostel portal after admission, and the pick stays open for 15 minutes. Mess is compulsory for first-year students in the hostel. You renew the room every year.
Item
Detail
Double room, attached bath, non-AC
INR 79,000 a year
Mess advance
INR 62,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
How you book
Online on the MAHE hostel portal after admission
Mess
Compulsory in year 1
Should you pick B.Sc OTAT at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who want to work inside operation theatres and ICUs and are happy in a small university town.
Pick it if:
You want real theatre training: you train in the operation theatres of Kasturba Hospital, which has 2,500 beds and does cardiac, neuro and trauma surgery.
Your Class 12 marks are strong: half your merit score comes from Class 12 marks, so good board marks help if your MET score is average.
You may want a master's degree later: the same college also teaches an M.Sc in this subject, so you can stay on after this course.
You want a hospital job, not a desk job: most students from this course work in operation theatres, ICUs and cath labs as anaesthesia technologists.
Skip it if:
You want the fee back fast: the fee is INR 6.48 Lakhs and starting pay averages INR 3.5 LPA, so it takes about two years.
You want time to choose a hostel room: rooms open on the portal after admission, and you get 15 minutes to pick one and pay.
You want to study in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so you train in Kasturba Hospital and the other Manipal teaching hospitals.
You plan to skip MET: MET makes half of the merit score, so you cannot get a seat on Class 12 marks alone.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 50% in PCB, apply in Phase 1 and write MET early. If you get the seat, book your hostel room on the portal the same day.
B.Sc OTAT Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, from a recognised board.
Minimum marks: At least 50% in PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology).
Entrance exam: A score in MET (Manipal Entrance Test), from Phase 1 or Phase 2.
Merit score: Half comes from MET and half from your Class 12 marks.
B.Sc OTAT Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and pay the form fee before the phase last date.
Write MET: Book a slot and write the online test in Phase 1 or Phase 2.
Check the merit list: MAHE ranks you on MET and Class 12 marks, half each.
Join counselling: Pick the course in online counselling when your merit rank is called.
Pay and report: Pay the first-year fee to keep the seat, then report with original documents.
B.Sc OTAT Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Oct 2026
MAHE online application opens
MAHE is expected to open the 2027 form on its admission portal in this month.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Phase 1 last date to apply
In 2026 the Phase 1 last date was 15 Mar. Apply before it to write MET in Phase 1.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET Phase 1 exam
You book a slot and write the test online on the date you pick.
Tentative
May 2027
Phase 2 last date to apply
Phase 2 is the second chance for students who missed Phase 1.
Tentative
May 2027
MET Phase 2 exam
Your better MET score goes into the merit score.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET result and merit list
MAHE ranks you on 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling round 1 and seat allotment
In 2026 counselling started in the second week of Jun.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Later counselling rounds
Seats left after round 1 move down the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First-year fee payment
You lose the seat if the first-year fee is not paid by the date on your allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and ID to the Admission Cell.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Book your hostel room on the portal before this date.
Source: MAHE MET 2026 schedule and admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal B.Sc OTAT Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee, as the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Full course: INR 1.60 Lakhs a year for the 3 study years, no fee in the internship year
INR 4.80 Lakhs
Other fees
Full course: INR 56,000 a year for the 3 study years
INR 1.68 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Full course: INR 1.41 Lakhs a year for the 3 study years, double room with attached bath
INR 4.23 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.48 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.71 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,926
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
54%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 18,058
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
33%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee lists. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a B.Sc OTAT seat at MAHE?
Pick your PCB marks and your MET status. MAHE does not publish a closing rank for this course, so the cards check the entry rules.
Class 12 PCB marks
MET
Yes, you can apply
Your Class 12 marks give you a strong half of the merit score. 80% also makes you eligible for the Scholar scholarship if your rank tops the batch.
Write MET first
MET makes half of the merit score, so you cannot get a seat on Class 12 marks alone. Apply before the Phase 2 last date.
Almost there
You can apply. Your Class 12 marks are half the merit score, so a good MET score matters more for you.
Write MET first
MET makes half of the merit score, so you cannot get a seat on Class 12 marks alone. Apply before the Phase 2 last date.
Not this year
You need at least 50% in PCB to apply for this course. Improve your PCB marks first.
Not this year
You need at least 50% in PCB to apply for this course. Improve your PCB marks first.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 50% PCB mark only lets you apply. Your seat depends on where your merit score sits in each counselling round.
MAHE Manipal B.Sc OTAT Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE lets you hold one scholarship at a time, so the bar shows the biggest one. Confirm the amount with the college.
Class 12 marks
Which one fits you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify, or a bigger scheme covers you. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. A scheme you qualify for also shows here when a bigger one covers you, because MAHE allows only one.
Scholar scholarship
INR 1.30 Lakhs
MAHE
A 20% cut in the course fee for all three fee years, kept only with a CGPA of 8 or more.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12 and the top merit rank in the batchApply by: the MAHE form after admission
Not open to you on these answers
MAHE alumni child scholarship
INR 64,800
MAHE
A 10% cut in the course fee, if you pass every subject each year.
Who qualifies: General category, 80% in Class 12, a parent who graduated from MAHEApply by: the MAHE form after admission
Not open to you on these answers
Konkani speaking students scholarship
INR 64,800
MAHE
A 10% cut in the course fee, with a letter from your school on your mother tongue.
Who qualifies: General category, Konkani as mother tongueApply by: the MAHE form after admission
Not open to you on these answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 36,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for the three study years, paid into your bank account.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile of your board, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by: Oct on the NSP portal
Not open to you on these answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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
Estimated total waiver
INR 36,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.30 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.18 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal B.Sc OTAT vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
Compare with
This page
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Mangaluru
Compared with
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysuru
Compared with
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Kochi
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 6.48 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 5.04 Lakhs
INR 1.44 Lakhs less, 2026-27 fee list
Not published
Not published
INR 8.87 Lakhs
INR 2.39 Lakhs more, 2026-27, lower fee category
Fee per yeartuition + other fees, year 1
INR 2.16 Lakhs
2026-27 fee list
INR 1.70 Lakhs
INR 46,000 less, 2026-27 fee list
INR 2.17 Lakhs
INR 1,000 more, year not stated
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 66,000 less, year not stated
INR 2.21 Lakhs
INR 5,000 more, 2026-27, lower fee category
Years you pay feesout of a 4-year course
3
no fee in the internship year
3
Same
Not published
Not published
4
1 more
NIRF rankUniversity ranking 2025
#3
all India
#80
77 places lower
#21
18 places lower
#60
57 places lower
#8
5 places lower
Hospital bedsmain teaching hospital
2,500
Kasturba Hospital
1,200
1,300 fewer
1,800
700 fewer
1,500
1,000 fewer, over 1,500 stated
1,350
1,150 fewer
In short
Nitte costs less and also charges for three years, but its hospital is smaller and its NIRF rank is lower. If the fee decides it for you, take Nitte; if you want the bigger hospital, take MAHE.
In short
JSS charges about the same each year, but MAHE ranks higher in NIRF and trains you in a bigger hospital. If both give you a seat, take MAHE and keep JSS as the backup.
In short
Sri Ramachandra charges less each year, but it does not say how many years you pay. If the lower yearly fee pulls you there, ask for the full course fee in writing before you pay.
In short
Amrita charges more and for four years, though its NIRF rank is close to MAHE's. If the fee matters to you, MAHE is the cheaper seat; pick Amrita only if you want to study in Kochi.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Sc OTAT
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Sc OTAT at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a hospital job inside operation theatres. The fee without hostel is INR 6.48 Lakhs and the average starting pay is INR 3.5 LPA, so the fee takes about two years of pay to earn back. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI tile in the fee block above before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students work as anaesthesia or OT technologists in hospital operation theatres, ICUs and cath labs. First jobs usually pay INR 3 LPA to INR 4.4 LPA, and senior technologists and OT managers can earn INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA later. MAHE has not published a placement rate, so ask the department about the last batch before you join.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you do not like long hours in a hospital or you want a desk job. Most of your training happens in the operation theatres and ICUs of Kasturba Hospital. If you want big-city life, remember that Manipal is a small university town.
Should I take this course if my MET score is average?▾
Yes, if your Class 12 marks are strong. MAHE builds the merit score from 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks, so good board marks can lift an average MET score. Check your marks in the checker above and apply before the Phase 1 last date.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes. The same college also teaches an M.Sc in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, so you can stay on for a master's degree. A master's helps if you want to teach or lead an OT team later. Ask the department about the M.Sc entry rules in your final study year.
Is MAHE better than a cheaper college for this course?▾
It depends on what matters more to you. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and you train in a 2,500-bed hospital, but the fee is INR 6.48 Lakhs without hostel. Look at the compare block above, and pick MAHE if the bigger hospital matters more to you than a lower fee.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET score?▾
Usually no. MAHE does not publish a closing rank for this course, so you cannot know how much a better score would change your chances. If you have 50% in PCB and a MET score, apply this year and take the seat you get.
Is the hostel worth taking in the first year?▾
For most students, yes. A double room with attached bath and mess costs INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, and mess is compulsory for first-year students in the hostel. You book on the MAHE hostel portal after admission and get 15 minutes to pick and pay, so keep the payment ready.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the MAHE online form, write MET in Phase 1 or Phase 2, and wait for the merit list. MAHE ranks you on 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks, and you pick the course in online counselling. Pay the first-year fee by the date on your allotment, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 6.48 Lakhs without hostel and INR 10.71 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You pay fees for the three study years only, and nothing in the internship year. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you meet one of the rules. The Scholar scholarship takes INR 1.30 Lakhs off the course fee for the top merit rank, and the alumni child and Konkani scholarships take INR 64,800 each. MAHE lets you hold only one scholarship at a time, so use the calculator above to see which one fits you.
Do I get the fee back if I leave after joining?▾
Only part of it. The caution deposit comes back when you leave, but the hostel fee does not come back after classes start, except its deposit. Read the MAHE refund rules on the admission site before you pay the first-year fee.
The course maintains a decent student-faculty relationship, although some faculty members cause stress, leading to a few students dropping out. The examination structure includes two internal exams and one semester exam. Typically, about 2 out of every 20 students may initially fail, but they usually pass on subsequent attempts. The annual fee is 1,74,000 INR, which covers tuition and lab costs.
There is also a refundable caution deposit of 10,000 INR. Scholarships are mainly available for Karnataka residents studying under MAHE schools.
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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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