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MAHE Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 16.54 Lakhs.
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About Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Tech Lateral CSE
MAHE offers a three-year, full-time B.Tech Lateral CSE through MAHE Merit Rank. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #45 in NIRF engineering ranking 2026 and #45 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 16.50 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 22.50 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General merit list reached rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.3 LPA and 86% of the batch was placed.
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 16.50 Lakhs without hostel and INR 22.50 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 10.29 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The other fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 6 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
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| Tuition fee | INR 10.29 Lakhs | INR 1.72 Lakhs a semester, 6 semesters |
| Other fee | INR 6.21 Lakhs | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 2 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 16.50 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 22.50 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Merit Rank registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| Merit Rank registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit Rank session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit Rank result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE 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 Lateral CSE Eligibility
You need Diploma with Diploma or BSc with Maths and 45% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Merit Rank rank from any session. MAHE does not name a separate entrance test for lateral entry.
| Requirement | What you need |
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| Diploma subjects | Diploma or BSc with Maths |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Merit Rank rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Process
MAHE 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 |
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| 1. Write Merit Rank | Upload your diploma or BSc marks; MAHE makes the merit list |
| 2. Fill choices on MAHE | 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 Lateral CSE Cutoff
The General merit list reached rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE round 6 merit ranks for the General list. The General merit rank has moved lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General | Round and year |
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| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 86% of its batch at an average of INR 12.3 LPA. The median is INR 10.49 LPA and the highest offer was INR 57.04 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
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| Average pay | INR 12.3 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 10.49 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 57.04 LPA |
| Batch placed | 86% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE 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 |
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| MAHE merit scholarship | students picked by MAHE on merit and need rules | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Diploma | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Merit cum means scholarship | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| SAGES concession | SAGES category students who meet MAHE rules | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE Ranking
The college stands #45 in NIRF engineering ranking and #45 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year. NAAC grades the university on teaching and campus systems.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia engineering ranking | 2026 | #45 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #45 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
MAHE B.Tech Lateral CSE 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 Lateral CSE 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 Lateral CSE at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
This course suits students who want a software and product-company job and can live in a student town for four years.
B.Tech Lateral CSE Eligibility▾
B.Tech Lateral CSE Admission Process▾
B.Tech Lateral CSE 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 lateral counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Tech Lateral CSE Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE general fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Tech Lateral CSE Scholarship Calculator
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education B.Tech Lateral CSE vs similar colleges
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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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