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MAHE Manipal B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 20.75 Lakhs.
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About MAHE B.Tech AI and ML
MAHE teaches B.Tech AI and ML at its Manipal Institute of Technology campus in Manipal, Karnataka. It is a four-year, full-time course over eight semesters. You join B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering first. You pick the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning specialisation at the start of year 3, on your CGPA after year 2. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and was #3 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs, and INR 31 Lakhs with a double AC room and mess. You get a seat through the MET entrance exam and MAHE's own online counselling. The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 9 LPA across all B.Tech branches, and 68% of graduates were placed.
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 31 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 15.04 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in four yearly parts, one at the start of each year. MAHE fixes the fee, and this sheet is for the 2026 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 15.04 Lakhs | INR 3.76 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Other fee | INR 9.28 Lakhs | INR 2.32 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess, double AC room | INR 6.68 Lakhs | INR 1.67 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 24.32 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 31 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class, and the 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. MET 2027 registration is expected to close in Mar 2027 and classes to start in Jul 2027. In 2026 the form closed on 23 Mar 2026 and the round 1 allotment came on 8 Jun 2026. If you miss the fee date after an allotment, you lose the seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| MET 2027 registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET result and rank | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling registration and choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee part, last date | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Eligibility
You need 50% in Physics, Maths and one optional subject taken together in Class 12 for the MET route. For the JEE Main route you need 75% in the same subjects. Physics, Maths and English are compulsory. The optional subject can be Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a technical vocational subject. If you fail any of these subjects, MAHE cancels the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
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| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Maths and English, plus Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a technical vocational subject |
| Marks, MET route | 50% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject together |
| Marks, JEE Main route | 75% in the same three subjects |
| Entrance exam | A MET rank, or a JEE Main rank for MAHE's JEE Main counselling |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Admission Process
MAHE holds its own online counselling on your MET rank, in three rounds. You register, pay a waitlist deposit of INR 10,000 and fill your choices. MAHE then allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You pay the first fee part of INR 2.90 Lakhs within the round's dates, or you lose the seat and the deposit. You then report on campus with your original papers.
| Step | What you do |
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| 1. Write MET | Book a slot and take the online test in phase 1 or phase 2 |
| 2. Register for counselling | Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices |
| 3. Check the allotment | See your seat on the MAHE portal after 8 PM on the allotment day |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay INR 2.90 Lakhs first, then the rest of the first-year fee by the round's second date |
| 5. Report | Bring your original papers for the document check at the orientation |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Cutoff
The CSE seat closed at MET rank 3,441 in round 1 of 2026 and at 4,838 by round 4. In 2025 the round 1 close was 3,479. You join CSE on this rank and choose AI and ML later, so these are the ranks to watch. The round 1 close went a little lower in 2026, so it got a little tougher.
| Round | Closing MET rank | Year |
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| Round 1 | 3,441 | 2026 |
| Round 4, the last round | 4,838 | 2026 |
| Round 1 | 3,479 | 2025 |
| Last round | 5,129 | 2025 |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Placements
The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 9 LPA, and 1,151 of 1,705 B.Tech graduates were placed, which is 68%. Another 179 went on to higher studies. These figures cover all B.Tech branches at the institute, as MAHE gave them to NIRF. MAHE names Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Cisco and Dell Technologies among the recruiters for this course.
| Metric | Value |
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| Median pay, Class of 2025 | INR 9 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2024 | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Graduates placed, Class of 2025 | 1,151 of 1,705 (68%) |
| Higher studies, Class of 2025 | 179 |
| Recruiters MAHE names | Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Cisco, Dell Technologies |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Scholarships
Four MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 4.86 Lakhs up to the whole INR 24.32 Lakhs. The HBSF EduEmpower grant gives the most: the full course fee, hostel and mess. Freeship and Scholar go by MET rank and need 80% in Class 12. The AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver needs a family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
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| HBSF EduEmpower | Three school years in a government school, 70% in Class 12, family income below INR 12 Lakhs, about the top 40 MET ranks | Full course fee, hostel and mess |
| Freeship | MET rank 1 to 100 and 80% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject | INR 23.92 Lakhs over the course |
| Scholar | MET rank 101 to 5,000 and 80% in the same subjects | INR 4.86 Lakhs over the course, 20% of the fee |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver | Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, seats up to 5% of the intake | INR 15.04 Lakhs, the tuition fee |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Ranking
MAHE was #3 among universities and #14 overall in NIRF 2025. Its Manipal Institute of Technology was #59 in NIRF engineering. NAAC gave MAHE the A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and other data the institute sends every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NIRF Engineering, MIT Manipal | 2025 | #59 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Course Structure
The course needs 160 credits over eight semesters, and year 1 is common to all branches. You pick AI and ML at the start of year 3, on your CGPA at the end of year 2. Year 2 builds the CSE base. If you do not take a specialisation, you get the plain B.Tech CSE degree.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | The common first year; you can ask for a branch change in semester 3 if seats are free |
| Year 2 | CSE core subjects; your CGPA at the end decides your specialisation |
| Year 3 | You pick AI and ML and its subjects start |
| Year 4 | The rest of the 160 credits; the degree reads B.Tech CSE (AI and ML) |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Seats and Intake
MIT Manipal had a sanctioned B.Tech intake of 2,460 across all branches in 2024-25. It was 2,400 in 2023-24 and 2,340 in 2022-23. Computer Science at Manipal has 37 Freeship and Scholar seats on MET rank. MAHE does not publish a separate seat count for the AI and ML specialisation.
| Year | B.Tech intake, all branches |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,460 |
| 2023-24 | 2,400 |
| 2022-23 | 2,340 |
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Hostel and Campus
A double AC room with an attached bath costs INR 1.05 Lakhs a year and the mess adds INR 62,000. First-years who stay in the hostel must take the mess. You choose your room on the MAHE hostel portal after admission, and you must pay within 15 minutes of picking it.
| Item | Detail |
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| Double AC room, attached bath | INR 1.05 Lakhs a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, a must for first-years in the hostel |
| Triple room, common bath | INR 58,000 a year, limited seats |
| Room booking | Online after admission, pay within 15 minutes |
Should you pick B.Tech AI and ML at MAHE?
This course suits students who want a software or AI job and can wait two years for the AI and ML subjects.
B.Tech AI and ML Eligibility▾
B.Tech AI and ML Admission Process▾
B.Tech AI and ML 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.
Source: MAHE 2026 BTech counselling brochure and MET notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows use the 2026 batch fee, as the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 general category fee sheet and hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your MET rank get you B.Tech AI and ML at MAHE?
Pick a year. You join CSE on your MET rank and choose AI and ML in year 3, so the cutoff ranges are CSE closing ranks.
The round 1 close is the safe number. The later close only helps if you stay in the counselling to the last round.
MAHE B.Tech AI and ML Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see your best scheme. The schemes are not added on top of each other. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
A scheme is missed when your rank or income does not fit it, or when a bigger scheme already covers you.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Tech AI and ML vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE B.Tech AI and ML
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech AI and ML at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Should I take this seat if my MET rank is just above the round 1 closing rank?▾
Will I get to study AI and ML from the first year?▾
What job can I get after this course?▾
Who should not take this course at MAHE?▾
Is it better to take plain CSE or the AI and ML specialisation here?▾
Will I get placed if I am not in the top part of the batch?▾
Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾
Should I wait a year to get a better MET rank?▾
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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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?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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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.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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.
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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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