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MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 25.47 Lakhs.
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About MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE
Manipal Academy of Higher Education teaches B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at its Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) campus. It is a four-year, full-time course on campus in Manipal, Karnataka. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and ranks #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and the ECE branch is NBA accredited. The full fee without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs, and INR 29.24 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MET entrance exam and the MAHE online counselling. The last ECE seat in 2026 went at MET rank 5,299. The Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 8.5 LPA and 65% of the batch was placed.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 29.24 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 15.04 Lakhs over four years. You pay the fee once a year, in four yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee in its yearly fee list. The hostel and mess fee is separate, and you pay it only if you take a hostel room. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.
| 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 | INR 4.92 Lakhs | INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 4 years, double room |
| Total, no hostel | INR 24.32 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 29.24 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is already in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the MET 2027 form is expected to open in Oct 2026. Keep your Class 12 marks card and MET rank card ready for counselling.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| MET 2027 application opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| MET Phase 1, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET Phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET Phase 2 exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET merit list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Online counselling and Round 1 allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Maths and English, and 50% in Physics, Maths and one more subject together. You must also pass each of these subjects on its own. You then need a MET rank. If your result is still awaited and you miss the 50%, MAHE cancels your seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Maths and English, plus one optional subject |
| Class 12 marks | 50% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject together |
| Pass marks | A pass in each of the three subjects |
| Exam | A MET rank, or a JEE Main rank for the JEE seats |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Admission Process
The route has four steps: the MET exam, online counselling, the fee and reporting. MET Phase 2 in May is a second try for INR 1,200. MAHE allots the seat on your MET rank and your choices. You pay the first-year fee by the date in your allotment. If you do not report on the orientation day, MAHE cancels your admission.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply for MET | Fill the form on the MAHE apply portal and book your test slot |
| 2. Write MET | Take Phase 1 in April; Phase 2 in May is a second try for INR 1,200 |
| 3. Counselling | Register, fill your branch choices and wait for the allotment |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay the first-year fee by the last date, or you lose the seat |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers on orientation day and book your hostel room online |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Cutoff
The last ECE seat went at MET rank 5,299 in round 5 of 2026, and at 6,789 in round 3 of 2025. In 2023 the last seat went at 8,820. So the closing rank has gone lower, and this branch has got tougher. MET has one merit list for everyone, with no category or home state quota.
| Year and round | Closing MET rank |
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| 2026, Round 5 | 5,299 |
| 2025, Round 1 | 5,286 |
| 2025, Round 2 | 6,107 |
| 2025, Round 3 | 6,789 |
| 2024, last round | 6,349 |
| 2023, last round | 8,820 |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Placements
The Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 8.5 LPA, and 1,140 of its 1,755 graduates were placed, which is 65%. Another 288 students, or 16%, went for higher studies. These figures cover every B.Tech branch at MIT. The ECE department lists Cisco, Samsung, Ericsson, Philips and L&T among its recruiters.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2024 |
| Graduates placed | 1,140 of 1,755, which is 65% |
| Higher studies | 288 students, which is 16% |
| B.Tech seats at MIT | 2,400 a year, all branches |
| ECE recruiters | Cisco, Samsung, Ericsson, Philips, L&T, TCS, Wipro |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Scholarships
The biggest award is the Freeship, which cuts INR 23.92 Lakhs off the fee for MET ranks 1 to 100. The AICTE waiver takes off the INR 15.04 Lakhs tuition fee if your family earns below INR 8 Lakhs. MAHE gives only one scholarship to a student, so you get the biggest one you qualify for.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
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| Freeship | MET rank 1 to 100, 80% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject | INR 23.92 Lakhs over the course |
| AICTE tuition fee waiver | Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 15.04 Lakhs over the course |
| Scholar | MET rank 101 to 5,000, 80% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject | INR 4.86 Lakhs over the course |
| HBSF EduEmpower | Three years in a government school, 70% marks, family income below INR 12 Lakhs | Full fee, hostel and mess |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Ranking
MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and MIT is #58 in NIRF Engineering 2025. NAAC gave MAHE an A++ grade and the ECE branch is NBA accredited. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Engineering, MIT | 2025 | #58 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
| NBA, ECE branch | Latest cycle | Accredited |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Course Structure
The four years hold core subjects, electives, labs, a 4 week industrial training and a final project. You can add a minor in Embedded Systems or Signal Processing. The labs include 5G wireless and microwave and antenna labs.
| Part | What you study |
|---|---|
| Core subjects | Signals, VLSI, embedded systems, wireless and fibre optic communication |
| Minors | Embedded Systems or Signal Processing |
| Industrial training | At least 4 weeks in a company |
| Final project | A project in the last year |
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Hostel and Campus
A double non-AC room costs INR 61,000 a year and the mess costs INR 62,000 a year. First-years get no single rooms, and the mess is compulsory if you stay in the hostel. You book the room online after admission.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Double non-AC room | INR 61,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, compulsory in year 1 |
| Single room | Not given to first-years |
| Booking | Online, after admission |
Should you pick B.Tech ECE at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who like circuits and signals and want a job in electronics, telecom or software.
B.Tech ECE Eligibility▾
B.Tech ECE Admission Process▾
B.Tech ECE 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 MET and counselling schedule 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE fee list for the 2026-27 batch. The 2027 fee is not out yet. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your MET rank get you ECE at MAHE Manipal?
Pick a year. The cutoff ranges are the published MET closing ranks for this course. MET has one merit list for all students.
Trust the Round 1 close more than the last round. The later rounds only help if you stay in the counselling to the end.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives one scholarship per student. Confirm the amount with the college.
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A scheme shows here if your answers miss its rule, or if a bigger scheme already covers you.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: higher pay, more placed, a better rank.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Tech ECE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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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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