20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Sc Sports & Exercise Sciences Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.65 Lakhs.
MAHE teaches a three-year, full-time B.Sc Sports and Exercise Sciences at the Manipal College of Health Professions. Its own site calls the course Exercise and Sports Sciences. A one-year internship follows the six semesters. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.55 Lakhs, paid in three yearly parts, and INR 9.78 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Your merit rank is half your MET (Manipal Entrance Test) score and half your Class 12 marks. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone; its three-year UG graduates of 2024 had a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 9.78 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 5.55 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 4.08 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in three yearly parts, one before each year starts. MAHE fixes the fee each year for the new batch. 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 4.08 Lakhs | INR 1.36 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Other program fee | INR 1.47 Lakhs | INR 49,000 a year, 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room | INR 2.37 Lakhs | INR 79,000 a year, double room, 3 years |
| Mess | INR 1.86 Lakhs | INR 62,000 a year, 3 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.23 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5.55 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.78 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 application form is expected to open in Oct 2026, and classes should start in Jul 2027. The 2026 batch started classes on 21 Jul 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. Keep your Class 12 marks card ready, because you upload it with the form.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| MET online test, first phase | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET online test, second phase | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET score and merit list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Withdrawal without reporting, last date | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
You need 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or in Physics, Chemistry and Maths, in Class 12. English must be one of your subjects. You also need a MET score. If you score below 50%, you cannot apply this year.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and English, with Biology or Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 50% aggregate in PCB or PCM |
| Entrance test | A MET score |
| Board | Any recognised board |
MAHE ranks you with 50% weight on your MET score and 50% on your Class 12 marks. You apply online, write MET, check the merit list, attend counselling and pay the first year fee. You then report for orientation with your original documents. If you do not pay the fee in counselling, you do not get the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form and upload your Class 12 marks card |
| 2. Write MET | Book a slot and take the online test |
| 3. Merit list | MAHE ranks you: 50% MET, 50% Class 12 marks |
| 4. Counselling | Pick the course and pay the first year fee |
| 5. Report | Bring original documents to orientation |
MAHE does not publish a closing MET score or rank for this course. The only fixed number is 50% in Class 12 PCB or PCM, which you need to apply. Your merit rank then depends on MET and your marks, so a strong MET score helps most.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | Not published | MET 2026 counselling |
| Minimum to apply | 50% in PCB or PCM | Class 12 |
MAHE's three-year UG graduates of 2024 had a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA, up from INR 3.5 LPA in 2022. Of 841 graduates, 292 were placed and 246 went for higher studies. MAHE does not publish these numbers for this course alone. Graduates work as exercise physiologists, biomechanists, trainers and fitness specialists.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, Class of 2024 | INR 4.3 LPA, all MAHE 3-year UG |
| Median pay, Class of 2023 | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2022 | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Graduates placed, 2024 | 292 of 841 |
| Higher studies, 2024 | 246 graduates |
| Job roles | Exercise physiologist, biomechanist, trainer, fitness specialist |
Three MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 55,500 to INR 1.39 Lakhs over the course. The waiver for wards of Army and CAPF staff gives the most. All three need 80% in Class 12 and the General category. You can hold only one scholarship at a time.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Military and CAPF ward | Parent serving in or retired from the forces, 80% in Class 12 | 25% of the program fee, INR 1.39 Lakhs |
| Scholar scholarship | Top MET merit rank, 80% in Class 12, one seat in this course | 20%, INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| MAHE alumni child | Parent graduated from MAHE, 80% in Class 12 | 10%, INR 55,500 |
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking for 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results and outreach data that MAHE files each year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | Current | A++ |
Year 1 to Year 3 cover six semesters of theory and lab work, and a one-year internship comes after that. The main subjects are exercise physiology, movement analysis, training, nutrition and sports psychology. Students with a CGPA above 8 can move their credits to a partner university in Australia.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 to Year 3 | Exercise and sport physiology, movement analysis, training and conditioning |
| Year 1 to Year 3 | Nutrition, human performance, sport and exercise psychology |
| Year 4 | One-year internship |
First-year MCHP students get a double room, and a non-AC room with attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year. The mess costs INR 62,000 a year and is compulsory for first-years in the hostel. You pick your room on the hostel portal after admission and pay within 15 minutes.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Double, non-AC, attached bath, INR 79,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, compulsory in year 1 |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| Hostel refund | Full before classes start; INR 20,000 kept after that |
| Sports | Marena, the indoor sports arena on campus |
This course suits students who want to work with athletes in labs and gyms and can pay a private university fee.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and the MCHP admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee notice and Prospectus 2026 hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your Class 12 subjects and marks. MAHE does not publish a cutoff score, so this checks the rules you must meet.
MAHE does not publish a closing MET score for this course. Your merit rank is 50% MET and 50% Class 12 marks, so a good MET score can make up for average board marks.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE allows only one scholarship, so only the biggest one counts.
Each card below says who qualifies. A scheme you qualify for is also blocked here when a bigger one applies, because MAHE allows only one.
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Average CTC |
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Highest CTC |
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Admissions
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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.
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Campus
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