Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics And Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics And Computer Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 19.07 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 24.42 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 12.31 LPA

Class of 2025, this branch

Cutoff

7,809

MET rank, Round 2 2026

Placement rate

75%

Class of 2025 batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE B.Tech ECE

MAHE offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech ECE with 120 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 24.42 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 34.02 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General Home State seat closed at rank 7,809 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.31 LPA and 75% of the batch was placed.

MAHE B.Tech ECE Fees

The full course costs INR 24.42 Lakhs without hostel and INR 34.02 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15.04 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 9.60 Lakhs over four years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 15.04 Lakhs	INR 1.88 Lakhs a semester, 8 semesters
Admission fee	INR 10,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 9.60 Lakhs	INR 2.40 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 24.42 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 34.02 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE B.Tech ECE Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
MET registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET session 1 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET result and rank	Feb 2027	Tentative
MAHE counselling choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
Seat acceptance fee	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE B.Tech ECE Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks	75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	MET rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE B.Tech ECE Admission Process

MAHE counselling allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write MET	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE counselling	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE B.Tech ECE Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 7,809 and the OBC-NCL seat at 10,500 in 2025. These are the MAHE counselling round 6 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, Home State	Round and year
General	7,809	Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL	10,500	Round 6, 2025
SC	15,000	Round 6, 2025
ST	18,000	Round 6, 2025
EWS	13,200	Round 6, 2025

MAHE B.Tech ECE Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 75% of its batch at an average of INR 12.31 LPA. The median is INR 11 LPA and the highest offer was INR 57.03 LPA. Electronics and IT companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 12.31 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 11 LPA
Highest offer	INR 57.03 LPA
Batch placed	75%
Recruiters	Electronics and IT companies, on campus

MAHE B.Tech ECE Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE B.Tech ECE Ranking

The college stands #59 in NIRF Engineering and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE B.Tech ECE Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE B.Tech ECE Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a student town

Should you pick B.Tech ECE at MAHE?

This course suits students who want a electronics and computing job and can live in a student town for four years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.

You want electronics and computing roles: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want internships in a big city: this is a student town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You wait for the MET Phase 2 result: fill choices before it, because counselling starts soon after.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

B.Tech ECE Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A MET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.

Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

B.Tech ECE Admission Process▾

Write MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MAHE counselling: MAHE counselling (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

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.

Tentative

Jan 2027

MET registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.

Tentative

Jan 2027

MET session 1 exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

MET result and rank

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MAHE counselling choice filling

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Several rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Seat acceptance fee

Expected soon after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE counselling 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE 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.

Tuition fee

Per year × 4, INR 3.76 Lakhs a year

INR 15.04 Lakhs

Other institute fee

Per year × 4, INR 2.32 Lakhs a year

INR 9.28 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 10,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 2.40 Lakhs a year

INR 9.60 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 24.42 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 34.02 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 41,174

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

50%

average first-year pay INR 12.31 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 57,360

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

36%

average first-year pay INR 12.31 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE fee notice and B.Tech counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you CSE at MAHE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE counselling closing ranks.

MAHE B.Tech ECE Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

MAHE B.Tech ECE 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, an easier cutoff.

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MAHE

Manipal

Compared with

VIT Vellore

Vellore

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

KIIT

Bhubaneswar

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore

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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Patiala

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 24.42 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 7.80 Lakhs

INR 16.62 Lakhs less

INR 16 Lakhs

INR 8.42 Lakhs less

INR 14.91 Lakhs

INR 9.51 Lakhs less

INR 18 Lakhs

INR 6.42 Lakhs less

INR 24.80 Lakhs

INR 38,000 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 12.31 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9.90 LPA

INR 2.41 LPA less

INR 7.58 LPA

INR 4.73 LPA less

INR 8.20 LPA

INR 4.11 LPA less

INR 8.75 LPA

INR 3.56 LPA less

INR 12 LPA

INR 0.31 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

75%

Class of 2025

90%

15 points higher

85%

10 points higher

80%

5 points higher

88%

13 points higher

82%

7 points higher

Closing rankMET rank, General

7,809

Round 2, 2026

8,000

191 places easier

18,000

10,191 places easier

22,000

14,191 places easier

13,000

5,191 places easier

10,000

2,191 places easier

Seatsthis branch

120

MET

180

60 more

240

120 more

180

60 more

120

Same seats

120

Same seats

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

50%

on INR 12.31 LPA

127%

77 points higher

47%

3 points lower

55%

5 points higher

49%

1 points lower

48%

2 points lower

In short

VIT Vellore costs less and has an easier closing rank, but MAHE prints the higher average pay here. If your rank clears both, compare your fee category before you choose.

In short

SRMIST costs less and has more seats, but MAHE shows higher average pay and ROI. If pay matters most, keep MAHE higher in your list.

In short

KIIT costs less and has an easier closing rank, but MAHE has stronger pay. If you need a safer seat, place KIIT below MAHE.

In short

Amrita costs less and has a higher placement rate, but MAHE has better average pay. If your family can pay the MAHE fee, compare both offers carefully.

In short

Thapar costs a little more, and MAHE is better on pay and ROI. If both allot a seat, choose by branch fit and travel comfort.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE B.Tech ECE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech ECE at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 24.42 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 12.31 LPA, so the fee takes about two working years to cover. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 7,809 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this course in your list with a safer choice above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get electronics and computing jobs that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.31 LPA, the median was INR 11 LPA and 75% of the batch was placed. If you want a only software job, this branch is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a student town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, choose a course in a bigger city.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 75% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 11 LPA is lower than the average of INR 12.31 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this branch better than CSE at this college for me?▾

Pick CSE if you want a electronics and computing job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE is better if you want only software. ECE fits you if hardware, signals and coding both sound useful. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take MET and fill this course in your MAHE counselling choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 24.42 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 34.02 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 30, 2026

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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