MAHE Manipal offers the B.Sc Animation as a three-year, full-time course at the Manipal Institute of Communication. You study 2D and 3D animation, character design, visual effects and game art over six semesters. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF university ranking of 2025. The full fee is INR 8.79 Lakhs without hostel and INR 13.02 Lakhs with hostel and mess. There is no national entrance exam for this course. You apply online, take a Home-Based Test, upload a portfolio and face an interview. In 2023-24, MAHE's three-year UG graduates had a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA, and 35% of them were placed.
MAHE B.Sc Animation Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 13.02 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 8.79 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 5.40 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, in three yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee, and it can change for later batches. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra, and first-year students must live in the hostel.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 5.40 Lakhs
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Other fee
INR 3.39 Lakhs
INR 1.13 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room, double non-AC
INR 2.37 Lakhs
INR 79,000 a year, 3 years
Mess advance
INR 1.86 Lakhs
INR 62,000 a year, 3 years
Hostel and mess, total
INR 4.23 Lakhs
Year 1 rates for 3 years
Total, no hostel
INR 8.79 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 13.02 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE B.Sc Animation Admission Dates 2027
The 2026 batch started classes on 22 Jul 2026, so the next intake is 2027. Classes for that batch are expected in Jul 2027, and the table gives month-level estimates based on 2026. MAHE puts the form and the test schedule on its admissions portal. If you miss the last date to apply, you wait a full year.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens
Jan 2027
Tentative
Home-Based Test
Apr 2027
Tentative
Portfolio of Work upload
Apr 2027
Tentative
Personal Interview for shortlisted students
May 2027
Tentative
Merit list and Provisional Admission Offer
Jun 2027
Tentative
First year fee payment
Jun 2027
Tentative
Hostel room booking online
Jul 2027
Tentative
Document check and reporting
Jul 2027
Tentative
Orientation and classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
Jul 2027
Tentative
MAHE B.Sc Animation Eligibility
You need a Class 12 pass from a recognised board, in any stream. MAHE sets no minimum percentage for this course. A Level and IB students have their own grade rules. If your Class 12 result is not out, you can still apply. You must send the result before MAHE makes the merit list final.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12
Pass from a recognised board, any stream
Minimum marks
No minimum percentage set
A Level
Two or three A Level subjects and five IGCSE passes with English, average grade D
IB
Diploma or Certificate with three HL and three SL subjects, overall 24 points
Result
Send the Class 12 result before the merit list is final
MAHE B.Sc Animation Admission Process
You apply online, take the Home-Based Test, upload your Portfolio of Work and face a Personal Interview. MAHE then makes a merit list from all three and sends a Provisional Admission Offer. You confirm the seat by paying the fee and passing the document check. If you skip the portfolio, you cannot reach the merit list.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal
2. Home-Based Test
Take the design test from home
3. Portfolio of Work
Upload your drawings and artwork
4. Personal Interview
Talk to the panel if you are shortlisted
5. Merit list and offer
MAHE sends a Provisional Admission Offer
6. Fee and document check
Pay the fee and show your original papers
MAHE B.Sc Animation Cutoff
MAHE does not publish a cutoff mark for this course. Your place on the merit list comes from the Home-Based Test, your portfolio and the interview. A Class 12 pass is enough to apply. So spend your time on the portfolio and on test practice.
Selection step
What counts
Home-Based Test
Design basics, colour, perspective and storytelling, out of 50 marks
Portfolio of Work
The quality of your drawings and artwork
Personal Interview
Your ideas and your interest in animation
Class 12
A pass is enough, no cutoff percentage
MAHE B.Sc Animation Placements
In 2023-24, MAHE's three-year UG courses had 841 graduates, and 292 were placed at a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA. That is 35% placed, and 246 more went on to higher studies. MAHE does not publish figures for B.Sc Animation alone. Studios hire on your showreel, so the final project matters.
Metric
Value
Graduates, 2023-24
841
Placed
292
Placement rate
35%
Median pay
INR 4.3 LPA
Higher studies
246
Scope
All three-year UG courses at MAHE Manipal, NIRF 2025 data
MAHE B.Sc Animation Scholarships
The Scholar scholarship takes INR 1.76 Lakhs, or 20% of the program fee, off over the course. Konkani speakers and children of MAHE alumni get INR 87,900, which is 10%. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time. If you fail a subject, the waiver stops for that year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Scholar
General category, 80% in Class 12, top two on the merit list
INR 1.76 Lakhs, 20% every year
Achiever
Top two students by CGPA, 8 or more, no backlogs
INR 1.17 Lakhs, 20% in year 2 and year 3
Konkani speaking students
General category, mother tongue Konkani
INR 87,900, 10%
Children of MAHE alumni
General category, 80% in Class 12, parent graduated from MAHE
INR 87,900, 10%
MAHE B.Sc Animation Ranking
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF university ranking of 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The Ministry of Education gave it Institution of Eminence status in Oct 2020. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and perception. The rank is for all of MAHE, not this course alone.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NAAC
Current cycle
A++
Institution of Eminence
Oct 2020
Status given by the Ministry of Education
MAHE B.Sc Animation Course Structure
Year 1 has visual art, character design, storyboarding and digital 2D animation. Year 2 moves to 3D modelling, rigging and visual effects, and year 3 adds simulation, matte painting and two electives. The sixth semester is a full project or practice school.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Visual art, character design, storyboarding, digital 2D animation, sound
Year 2
3D modelling, rigging, game visualisation, lighting, visual effects
Year 3
Dynamics and simulation, matte painting, AI in media, two electives, work portfolio
Semester 6
Project or practice school worth 12 credits, plus two SWAYAM or MOOC courses
MAHE B.Sc Animation Hostel and Campus
A double non-AC room costs INR 79,000 a year and the mess advance is INR 62,000. First-year UG students must live in the hostel and eat in a campus mess. You pick the room online after admission and pay within 15 minutes of choosing it. If you leave the hostel during year 1, you lose that year's hostel fee.
Item
Detail
First-year stay
Hostel and campus mess are compulsory
Double room, non-AC
INR 79,000 a year
Triple room, common bath
INR 58,000 a year, limited seats, boys
Double room, AC
INR 1.05 Lakhs a year for boys, INR 1.10 Lakhs for girls
Mess advance
INR 62,000 a year
Room booking
Online on the MAHE hostel portal after admission
Should you pick B.Sc Animation at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who draw well, can build a portfolio and want a studio career in animation, VFX or games.
Pick it if:
You want a studio job in animation, VFX or games: the course trains you on Maya, After Effects, Blender and Unreal Engine, the tools those studios use.
You want to leave with finished work to show: the sixth semester is a full project worth 12 credits, after a work portfolio course in year 3.
You may study further after the degree: 246 of MAHE's three-year UG graduates went on to higher studies, and MAHE is #3 in NIRF's university ranking.
Your Class 12 marks are only average: this course sets no minimum percentage, and the test, portfolio and interview decide your place on the merit list.
Skip it if:
Your family is paying with a loan: the fee is INR 8.79 Lakhs without hostel, and the median pay for MAHE's three-year UG graduates was INR 4.3 LPA.
You want a big-city studio scene: Manipal is a university town in Udupi district, far from the animation studios of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
You want most of your batch placed: only 292 of 841 MAHE three-year UG graduates were placed in 2023-24, and MAHE shares no course-wise figures.
You want to live off campus in year 1: first-year UG students must stay in the hostel and eat in a campus mess unless the Dean or Director allows otherwise.
Counsellor's advice
If you have a strong portfolio and can pay the full fee, apply early and take the offer. If you need a campus job to repay a loan, keep a college with a better placement record above it.
B.Sc Animation Eligibility▾
Class 12: A pass from a recognised board, in any stream.
Marks needed: MAHE sets no minimum percentage for this course.
Result date: Send your Class 12 result before the merit list is final.
A Level students: Two or three A Level subjects, five IGCSE passes with English, average grade D.
IB students: Diploma or Certificate with three HL and three SL subjects and 24 points.
B.Sc Animation Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal and pay the application fee.
Take the Home-Based Test: A 90-minute design test that you take from home.
Upload your portfolio: Send your best drawings and artwork as the Portfolio of Work.
Face the interview: Shortlisted students get a Personal Interview. The merit list uses all three steps.
Pay and report: Take the offer, pay the first-year fee and go through the document check.
B.Sc Animation 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
Jan 2027
Online application opens
Expected. Apply on the MAHE admissions portal; the last date to apply comes later.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Home-Based Test
Expected. A 90-minute design test that you take from home.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Portfolio of Work upload
Expected. Keep your best drawings and artwork scanned and ready.
Tentative
May 2027
Personal Interview for shortlisted students
Expected. MAHE tells shortlisted students the interview date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list and Provisional Admission Offer
Expected. The merit list uses the test, the portfolio and the interview.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First year fee payment
Expected. You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the date on it.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel room booking online
Expected. You must pay within 15 minutes of picking a room.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check and reporting
Expected. Bring your original Class 12 marksheet and ID proof.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Orientation and classes start
Expected. In 2026, orientation was on 21 Jul and classes started on 22 Jul.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
Expected. In 2026, the last date to apply was 31 Jul.
Source: MAHE admission dates page and Department Test notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal B.Sc Animation Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year, at the 2026-27 batch rates. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
INR 5.40 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.13 Lakhs a year
INR 3.39 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room, double non-AC
Per year × 3, INR 79,000 a year, year 1 rate
INR 2.37 Lakhs
Mess advance
Per year × 3, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.86 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave the hostel
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 8.79 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 13.02 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee + double non-AC room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 14,821
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 2.93 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
Education loan EMI
INR 21,953
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 4.34 Lakhs
with hostel and mess
Source: MAHE Prospectus 2026 fee and hostel schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get a seat in B.Sc Animation at MAHE Manipal?
Pick where you are with Class 12 and your portfolio. MAHE has no cutoff mark, so the card shows whether you can apply now.
Class 12
Portfolio
Class 12: Passed · Portfolio: Ready
Yes, you can apply. Book the Home-Based Test early and keep your best work scanned for the upload.
Class 12: Passed · Portfolio: Not yet
Almost there. You meet the entry rule, but the merit list needs a portfolio, so start one now with drawings and colour work.
Class 12: Appearing this year · Portfolio: Ready
Almost there. Apply now, and send your Class 12 result before MAHE makes the merit list final.
Class 12: Appearing this year · Portfolio: Not yet
Almost there. Build your portfolio while you study, and send your Class 12 result before the merit list is final.
Class 12: In Class 11 · Portfolio: Ready
Not this year. You need a Class 12 pass first, so keep adding to your portfolio till then.
Class 12: In Class 11 · Portfolio: Not yet
Not this year. Draw every week from now, so your portfolio is ready when you finish Class 12.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE does not publish a cutoff for this course. The portfolio is the one part you can fully prepare before the test, so start it early.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, so confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Class 12 marks and merit list
Family background
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
MAHE gives one scholarship at a time, so a bigger one you qualify for blocks the smaller ones.
Scholar scholarship
INR 1.76 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions
A 20% cut on the program fee every year, if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: General category, 80% in Class 12, top two on the merit listApply after you join, on the MAHE scholarship form
Not eligible on your answers
Scholarship for children of MAHE alumni
INR 87,900
MAHE Admissions
A 10% cut on the program fee if a parent graduated from a MAHE institution.
Who qualifies: General category, 80% in Class 12, parent is a MAHE graduateApply after you join, on the MAHE scholarship form
Not eligible on your answers
Scholarship for Konkani speaking students
INR 87,900
MAHE Admissions
A 10% cut on the program fee, with a letter from your school principal.
Who qualifies: General category, mother tongue KonkaniApply after you join, on the MAHE scholarship form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.76 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.03 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 87,900
Your net course fee: INR 7.91 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 8.79 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal B.Sc Animation 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. Pay and placement cover all three-year UG courses.
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab
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Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
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Jain University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Chitkara University
Rajpura, Punjab
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 8.79 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Hostel + mess3 years, cheapest double room
INR 4.23 Lakhs
double non-AC room
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median paythree-year UG, NIRF 2025 data
INR 4.3 LPA
2023-24 graduates
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 5.22 LPA
INR 0.92 LPA more
INR 4.1 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
Placement ratethree-year UG graduates placed
35%
292 of 841
80%
45 points higher
55%
20 points higher
61%
26 points higher
84%
49 points higher
NIRF rankuniversity ranking, 2025
#3
2025
#19
16 places lower
#31
28 places lower
#62
59 places lower
#78
75 places lower
In short
Chandigarh University placed a much bigger share of its three-year UG graduates, but at a lower median pay. If a campus job matters most, look hard at Chandigarh University; if pay and rank matter more, pick MAHE.
In short
Lovely Professional University placed more of its three-year UG graduates at a higher median pay, while MAHE ranks much higher. If placements decide it for you, compare LPU closely; if the rank matters more, pick MAHE.
In short
Jain University shows a higher median pay and placement rate, and it sits in a big city with studios nearby. If placements drive your choice, visit Jain University first; if the NIRF rank matters more, keep MAHE above it.
In short
Chitkara University placed 84% of its three-year UG graduates, against 35% at MAHE, at a slightly lower median pay. If you need a campus job, look at Chitkara University; if you want the higher rank, pick MAHE.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Sc Animation
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc Animation at MAHE?▾
There is no national exam like JEE for this course. You take MAHE's Home-Based Test from home, upload a portfolio of your work and face a Personal Interview. MAHE makes the merit list from all three.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 8.79 Lakhs without hostel. With a double non-AC room and the mess it comes to INR 13.02 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. MAHE takes the fee in three yearly parts, one at the start of each year. Ask the MAHE finance office before the due date if you need more time.
Do I need high marks in Class 12?▾
No minimum percentage is set for this course. You need a Class 12 pass from a recognised board, in any stream. For the Scholar scholarship you need 80% in Class 12.
Is the hostel compulsory in the first year?▾
Yes. First-year UG students must live in the hostel and join a campus mess. Only the Dean or Director can allow you to stay outside. If you leave the hostel during year 1, you lose that year's hostel fee.
What does the Home-Based Test ask?▾
The test is 90 minutes long and carries 50 marks. It checks design basics like line, form, colour, balance and perspective. It also checks visual storytelling through illustration.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The Scholar scholarship cuts the program fee by 20% for the top two General category students with 80% in Class 12. Konkani speakers and children of MAHE alumni can get 10%. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time, and the calculator above shows yours.
Do students from this course get placed?▾
MAHE does not publish placement figures for this course alone. Across MAHE's three-year UG courses, 292 of 841 graduates were placed in 2023-24, at a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA. Build a strong showreel during the course.
Admission to the college involves applying through the college website and undergoing a selection process that includes a two-round entrance exam and an interview. The college features a team of 5 faculty members, all former animators with experience in TV shows and movies, who share their industry insights to support student success. The 3-year course costs approximately 6 lakhs, encompassing all expenses such as exam fees, internship, placement, and events, with no extra charges.
In their final year, students can intern at studios in cities like Bangalore and Mumbai, gaining practical experience and training from senior animators. These internships may lead to permanent job offers. The college has partnered with ICICI Bank to provide student loans at reduced interest rates for those who qualify. Scholarships are available for Konkani students, offering up to a 30% fee concession. Additionally, a sports quota is offered for prospective students.
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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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