20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Sc {Lateral} Medical Laboratory Technology Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.52 Lakhs.
MAHE Manipal offers B.Sc MLT Lateral at Manipal College of Health Professions in full-time mode. The lateral route takes three years after a lab diploma or a matching science base. MAHE is a deemed university with NAAC A++ grade and NIRF ranked it #3 among universities in 2025. The full course fee is INR 2.52 Lakhs without hostel. Admission is through the MAHE application and merit list, not a national entrance exam. The NIRF UG three-year intake count is 1,068 across programs. The average pay used on this page is INR 4.3 LPA, and the placement rate used is 58%.
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.42 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.52 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.82 Lakhs. You pay the fee in two yearly parts after lateral entry. MAHE fixes the fee for this batch. Hostel and living cost are separate and apply only if you take campus housing.
The 2027 application is expected to start in Jan 2027 and the last date is expected around 15 Jul 2027. Classes are expected to start on 21 Jul 2027. These dates follow the 2026 MAHE calendar. You should apply before the last date and keep diploma papers ready for the merit list.
Event
Date
Status
Application form starts
Jan 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
15 Jul 2027
Tentative
Document upload and screening
Jul 2027
Tentative
Merit list release
Jul 2027
Tentative
Seat offer and allotment
Jul 2027
Tentative
First fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
20 Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
21 Jul 2027
Tentative
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Eligibility
A recognised MLT diploma and science base are the main rules in the table. You also need Class 12 science papers for the health program check. MAHE checks marks and papers before the merit list. If your diploma is not accepted, ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Requirement
What you need
Basic study
Class 12 science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Lateral route
Diploma in medical laboratory technology or matching lab course
Marks
Pass marks as accepted by MAHE for lateral entry
Documents
Marksheets, diploma proof, identity proof and fitness paper
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Admission Process
MAHE takes the form, checks your papers and makes the merit list. You then accept the seat, pay the first fee and report with documents. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat. Keep scanned marksheets ready before the form starts.
Step
What you do
Apply online
Fill the MAHE application and choose MCHP Manipal
Upload papers
Give Class 12 and diploma marksheets
Merit list
MAHE checks marks and offers seats
Pay fee
Pay the first part after the seat offer
Report
Bring original papers for document check
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Cutoff
The General merit list number used here is 12,400 and the safer score range starts at 85. These are guide ranges for the checker on this page. MAHE can change the list each year, so treat a near range as a warning. Apply early and watch the admission portal.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
General
12,400 merit list rank
Guide range, 2026
OBC or EWS
14,000 merit list rank
Guide range, 2026
SC or ST
18,000 merit list rank
Guide range, 2026
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Placements
The average pay used here is INR 4.3 LPA and the placement rate used is 58%. Hospitals, diagnostic labs and health research labs are the main hiring areas for this course. The college does not publish a clean course-only placement table, so ask MCHP for the latest lab list before paying.
Metric
Value
Average pay used
INR 4.3 LPA
Placement rate used
58%
Main work areas
Hospital labs, diagnostic chains and research labs
Course-only report
Not published
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Scholarships
The largest aid shown here is INR 2 Lakhs for eligible SC or ST students. The Central Sector Scholarship can take off INR 40,000 over the course. These schemes need income and category papers. Apply on the portal named by the scheme, then confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scholarship
Merit students with family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs
INR 40,000
Karnataka post-matric aid
Eligible reserved category students
INR 1 Lakh
SC or ST post-matric aid
Eligible SC or ST students
INR 2 Lakhs
MAHE need check
Students cleared by the college office
Amount set by office
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Ranking
NIRF ranked MAHE #3 among universities in 2025 and the NAAC grade is A++. These are university-level markers, not a course-only rank. Use them to judge the parent university. For this course, the fee, labs and placement data matter more.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NAAC
latest cycle
A++
NIRF submitted data
2026
UG three-year data published
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Course Structure
The lateral course starts from the second-year level and takes three years. You study lab methods, pathology, microbiology and biochemistry. Practical work grows each year. The final year focuses on hospital lab posting and report work.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Core lab science, biochemistry and basic pathology
Year 2
Microbiology, haematology and clinical lab methods
Year 3
Hospital lab posting, diagnostics and project work
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Hostel and Campus
The hostel and living estimate used here is INR 3.90 Lakhs for three years. It adds INR 3 Lakhs for hostel and mess and INR 90,000 for living. Kasturba Hospital is inside the Manipal health campus, so practical learning happens close to the college. Confirm the room before you plan the living cost.
Item
Detail
Hostel and living total
INR 3.90 Lakhs for three years
Hostel and mess estimate
INR 3 Lakhs for three years
Living estimate
INR 90,000 for three years
Main practice base
Kasturba Hospital and campus labs
Room rule
Confirm availability with the hostel office
Should you pick B.Sc MLT Lateral at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who already like lab work and want a hospital diagnostics path.
Pick it if:
You want hospital lab work: Kasturba Hospital is inside the Manipal health campus, so practical posting stays close to college.
You have a lab diploma: lateral entry saves one year, so you finish this B.Sc in three years.
You need a lower fee: the full college fee is INR 2.52 Lakhs before hostel and living cost.
Skip it if:
You want a doctor track: this course trains lab technologists, so it does not lead to MBBS practice.
You need a sure campus job: the course placement rate is not published, so ask MCHP for the lab list.
You dislike sample work: medical lab classes use microscopy, blood samples and reports, so small mistakes matter.
Counsellor's advice
If you already have a lab diploma and want diagnostic lab work, take it. If you need a sure campus job, ask for the latest lab list first.
B.Sc MLT Lateral Eligibility▾
Basic study: You need Class 12 science with Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Diploma route: A medical laboratory technology diploma or matching lab course is needed for lateral entry.
Merit check: MAHE checks marks and papers before it gives the seat offer.
Documents: You bring marksheets, diploma proof, identity proof and fitness paper during reporting.
B.Sc MLT Lateral Admission Process▾
Apply online: You fill the MAHE form and choose MCHP Manipal as the campus.
Upload papers: You give Class 12 marks, diploma proof and identity details in the form.
Merit list: MAHE Admission Cell checks the papers and offers seats by merit.
Fee payment: You pay the first part by the given date, or you lose the seat.
Reporting: You bring original papers for document check before classes start.
B.Sc MLT Lateral Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Jan 2027Tentative
Application form starts
Fill the MAHE form when the admission portal opens.
15 Jul 2027Tentative
Application last date
Forms are expected to close by this date, based on 2026.
Jul 2027Tentative
Document upload and screening
MAHE checks diploma and Class 12 papers before the merit list.
Jul 2027Tentative
Merit list release
The list decides the first seat offers for this course.
Jul 2027Tentative
Seat offer and allotment
Accept the offered seat before the fee date.
Jul 2027Tentative
First fee payment
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the date.
20 Jul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers before classes start.
21 Jul 2027Tentative
Classes start
The batch is expected to start after orientation.
Source: MAHE admission dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 1.82 Lakhs
Other fees
Full course, as published
INR 60,000
Caution deposit
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Living cost
Per year × 3, INR 30,000 a year
INR 90,000
Total course fee
INR 2.52 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.42 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fees + hostel + living
Education loan EMI
INR 4,249
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
171%
average first-year pay INR 4.3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,825
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
67%
average first-year pay INR 4.3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: MAHE 2026 fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you B.Sc MLT Lateral at MAHE Manipal?
Pick your category and list type. The score ranges are guide ranges, not a promise.
Category
List type
General, General list
85 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
70 to 84: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 70: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
General, Wait list
83 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
68 to 82: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 68: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
OBC-NCL, General list
82 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
67 to 81: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 67: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
OBC-NCL, Wait list
80 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
65 to 79: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 65: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
SC, General list
79 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
64 to 78: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 64: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
SC, Wait list
77 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
62 to 76: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 62: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
ST, General list
76 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
61 to 75: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 61: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
ST, Wait list
74 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
59 to 73: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 59: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
EWS, General list
73 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
58 to 72: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 58: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
EWS, Wait list
71 and above: yes, you are in. Keep documents ready for the merit list.
56 to 70: almost there. Apply early and keep papers ready.
Below 56: not this year. Ask MAHE what you can fix before the next intake.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The merit list matters more than the first form date. Apply before 15 Jul and keep every diploma paper ready.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
SC or ST post-matric aid
INR 2 Lakhs
State scholarship portal
For eligible SC or ST students with income papers.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, income below INR 2.5 LakhsApply on state portal
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scholarship
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
For merit students in lower income homes.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsApply by NSP window
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee help
INR 1.50 Lakhs
College office check
For EWS students after paper check by the office.
Who qualifies: EWS paper and lower incomeApply with admission papers
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric aid
INR 1 Lakh
State scholarship portal
For eligible OBC-NCL students with income papers.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, income below INR 2.5 LakhsApply on state portal
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 62,000
MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral 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, an easier cutoff.
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Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 2.52 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 68,000 more, full course
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 2.28 Lakhs more, full course
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 1.38 Lakhs more, full course
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 32,000 less, full course
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INR 23,000 more, full course
Average paylatest UG batch
INR 4.3 LPA
figure used for ROI
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, latest batch
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more, latest batch
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more, latest batch
Not published
INR 3.9 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, latest batch
Placement ratelatest UG data
58%
used on this page
52%
6 points lower, latest batch
60%
2 points higher, latest batch
Not published
55%
3 points lower, latest batch
50%
8 points lower, latest batch
Closing rankmerit list rank, General
12,400
guide range
10,500
1,900 places tougher, guide range
8,000
4,400 places tougher, guide range
9,500
2,900 places tougher, guide range
14,000
1,600 places easier, guide range
13,500
1,100 places easier, guide range
SeatsUG health intake
1,068
NIRF UG three-year data
120
948 fewer, course intake
100
968 fewer, course intake
90
978 fewer, course intake
180
888 fewer, course intake
80
988 fewer, course intake
In short
If your marks clear both, compare the fee and hospital posting first. If only MAHE clears, take MAHE and ask MCHP for the latest lab placement list.
In short
If your marks clear both, compare the fee and hospital posting first. If only MAHE clears, take MAHE and ask MCHP for the latest lab placement list.
In short
If your marks clear both, compare the fee and hospital posting first. If only MAHE clears, take MAHE and ask MCHP for the latest lab placement list.
In short
If your marks clear both, compare the fee and hospital posting first. If only MAHE clears, take MAHE and ask MCHP for the latest lab placement list.
In short
If your marks clear both, compare the fee and hospital posting first. If only MAHE clears, take MAHE and ask MCHP for the latest lab placement list.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Sc MLT Lateral
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Should I take B.Sc MLT Lateral at MAHE Manipal?▾
Yes, if you already have a lab diploma and want hospital diagnostics work. The course takes three years and the full college fee is INR 2.52 Lakhs before hostel. Visit the campus lab pages and ask MCHP for the latest posting list before you pay.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, for students who want a health lab role and can use the Manipal hospital network well. The fee without hostel is INR 2.52 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 4.3 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile before you decide.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can look at hospital labs, diagnostic chains and research labs. The page uses INR 4.3 LPA as the average pay and 58% as the placement rate. Ask the college for the latest course-only lab list, because the public report is not course-only.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you want MBBS, nursing or direct patient practice. This course trains you for lab testing, sample handling and reports. You should also skip it if you need a written campus job promise before paying, because the course-only placement table is not public.
Is it better for higher studies or a job first?▾
It works for both, but the first path is a lab job. The course has hospital lab posting and three years of applied work after lateral entry. If you want higher studies, ask the department which M.Sc routes past students chose after this degree.
Should I wait one year for another health course?▾
Wait only if you clearly want a different role. This course saves one year through lateral entry and has a fee of INR 2.52 Lakhs before hostel. If your goal is lab technology, apply now and keep a safer backup for the same admission season.
Is my score safe for admission?▾
It depends on your category and the list type. The checker above treats 85 and above as the safer General range, with 70 to 84 as a watch range. Use it only as a guide, then track the MAHE merit list after applying.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the published fee table shows two yearly fee parts for this lateral course. The full college fee is INR 2.52 Lakhs before hostel, and the first part includes the caution deposit. Pay only by the MAHE fee link and keep every receipt.
Does MAHE give scholarships for this course?▾
You can check central, state and college-linked aid, but the final amount depends on your papers. The calculator above shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs. Keep income, category and bank papers ready before the scholarship window opens.
Is hostel cost included in the fee?▾
No, the INR 2.52 Lakhs fee does not include hostel and living cost. The fee block adds an estimate and takes the total to INR 6.42 Lakhs. Confirm the room and mess rate with the hostel office before you plan the full cost.
What should I check before joining?▾
Check three things before you join. First, confirm your diploma is accepted for lateral entry. Second, ask MCHP for the latest lab placement list. Third, confirm hostel availability if you are adding the living cost to your family budget.
The college boasts a well-qualified faculty, with members either holding PhDs or pursuing their doctorates alongside teaching. Exams are conducted using the epad system, with training provided beforehand to familiarize students. The institution, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), is praised for strong placement opportunities and favorable alumni reviews. Its extensive network aids in securing placements.
Students can also benefit from internships at Manipal, which use advanced laboratory techniques, offering valuable practical experience. The annual fees for the Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Technology are Rs. 131,000 for the first year and Rs. 121,000 for both the second and third years. Scholarships are available, although detailed information on them is not provided.
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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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