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MAHE offers B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering as a four-year, full-time course at MIT Manipal. The course has 60 seats through MET and MAHE counselling. Students study sensors, measurement, control systems, circuits and embedded systems in labs across eight semesters. MAHE has NAAC A++ and NIRF placed Manipal Institute of Technology at #56 in engineering in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 17.92 Lakhs, and INR 22.72 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The later-round MET close used here is 22,018. The electrical school figure used for pay is INR 6.2 LPA, and the department placement note says above 85% of the batch was placed.
The full course costs INR 22.72 Lakhs with hostel and INR 17.92 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 11.08 Lakhs. You pay the tuition and other fee in four yearly parts. MAHE also takes a refundable caution deposit in year 1. Hostel and mess add INR 4.80 Lakhs in this estimate.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 11.08 Lakhs | INR 2.77 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Other fee | INR 6.84 Lakhs | INR 1.71 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.80 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 17.92 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 22.72 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch started classes on 20 Jul 2026, so the 2027 table below is the next cycle. MET registration is expected in Mar 2027. MAHE usually releases the merit list in June. You then fill choices, pay the first fee and report with documents before classes start in July.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET attempt 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET attempt 2 exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET merit list and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE counselling registration | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
You need 50% marks in Class 12, with Physics, Maths and one optional subject. English must also be one of your subjects. You must write MET because MAHE allots B.Tech seats from the MET merit list. If you miss the subject rule, the admission office can reject the form.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 marks | 50% aggregate marks |
| Main subjects | Physics, Maths and one optional subject |
| Language | English as a subject |
| Exam | MET rank for MAHE counselling |
MAHE takes the application, holds MET and allots the seat through online counselling. You book the test slot, write the exam and wait for the merit list. Then you fill choices and pay the first-year fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form and choose B.Tech |
| 2. Write MET | Book the test slot and write the entrance test |
| 3. Fill choices | Choose EIE and the campus in counselling |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the first-year fee after allotment |
| 5. Report | Bring original documents to campus |
The General later close was rank 22,018 and round 1 was rank 12,383 in 2026. These are MET ranks for this course. The difference shows why round 1 is the safer number. If your rank is close to 22,018, keep an easier branch below it.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,383 | Round 1, 2026 |
| General | 15,037 | Round 2, 2026 |
| General | 15,493 | Round 3, 2026 |
| General | 22,018 | Later round, 2026 |
The electrical school figure used here is INR 6.2 LPA, and the department note says above 85% of the batch was placed. The highest offer listed for a related department note is INR 20.4 LPA. ABB, Siemens, Intel, Texas Instruments, Bosch and Honeywell hire from this school.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 20.4 LPA |
| Batch placed | 85% |
| Recruiters | ABB, Siemens, Intel, Texas Instruments, Bosch, Honeywell |
The schemes shown here can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. The biggest waiver in this page is the Freeship Scholar Achiever amount. You must match the rank, income, gender or category rule and apply on the portal named by MAHE.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Freeship Scholar Achiever | High MET rank at MIT Manipal | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Girl student scholarship | Girl student as per MAHE scheme | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver | TFW seat as per counselling rule | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
NIRF placed Manipal Institute of Technology at #56 in engineering in 2025, and MAHE has NAAC A++. MAHE is a deemed university. NIRF uses data filed by the institute, while NAAC checks the wider university system.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #56 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| University type | 2026 | Deemed university |
Year 1 covers maths, physics, programming and basic electronics. Year 2 moves to circuits, measurements and control. Year 3 adds sensors, microcontrollers and embedded systems. Year 4 carries electives and the project, so you should choose project work that matches your placement goal.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Circuits, measurements and control systems |
| Year 3 | Sensors, microcontrollers and embedded systems |
| Year 4 | Electives, practice school and final project |
The lowest first-year hostel and mess estimate used here is INR 1.20 Lakhs a year before refundable deposits. MAHE says first-year UG students cannot take single AC or Non AC rooms. You choose available rooms online, and mess registration is part of the hostel process.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year hostel estimate | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year before refundable deposits |
| Single room | No single AC or Non AC room for first-year UG students |
| Mess | Mess registration is part of hostel booking |
| Room choice | Online allotment after payment |
This course suits students who like sensors, circuits and control systems more than pure coding.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE MET schedule and dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE general fee and hostel fee PDFs. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick the round and seat type. The cutoff ranges use published MET closing ranks.
MET round data moves by list, so use the safer number until the final list is out. TFW has separate rules, so check the fee waiver list before you pay.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
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.
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.

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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