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 {Lateral} Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UDUPI, ManipalDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1953NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech {Lateral} Information Technology Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 16.54 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 14.61 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 11.76 LPA

2025 placement report

Cutoff

168

MAHE merit rank, Round 2 2026

Placement rate

77%

2025 report, UG batch

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 Manipal B.Tech Lateral IT

MAHE offers a three-year, full-time B.Tech Lateral IT with IT lateral through MAHE merit. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #9 in Collegedunia's Karnataka B.Tech ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 14.61 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 19.07 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General General seat closed at rank 168 in round 2 of 2026. The 2026 placement report averaged INR 11.76 LPA and 77% of the batch was placed.

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT Fees

The full course costs INR 14.61 Lakhs without hostel and INR 19.07 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 9.12 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, three yearly parts in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 4.46 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 9.12 Lakhs	INR 3.04 Lakhs a year, 8 semesters
Other fees	INR 5.49 Lakhs	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 4.46 Lakhs	INR 1.49 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 14.61 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 19.07 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT Admission Dates

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

Event	Date	Status
MAHE merit registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
MAHE merit session 1 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
MAHE merit result and rank	Feb 2027	Tentative
MAHE online choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a MAHE merit 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	MAHE merit rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT 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
1. Write MAHE merit	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
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 IT Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 168 and the OBC-NCL seat at 121 in 2026. These are the MAHE round 2 closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, General	Round and year
General	168	Round 2, 2026
OBC-NCL	121	Round 2, 2026
SC	98	Round 2, 2026
ST	65	Round 2, 2026
EWS	152	Round 2, 2026

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT Placements

The 2026 placement report placed 77% of its batch at an average of INR 11.76 LPA. The median is INR 9.69 LPA and the highest offer was INR 57.04 LPA. IT services, product and consulting companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 11.76 LPA, 2026 placement report
Median pay	INR 9.69 LPA
Highest offer	INR 57.04 LPA
Batch placed	77%
Recruiters	IT services, product and consulting companies, on campus

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT 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 Lateral IT Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 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
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2026	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE B.Tech Lateral IT 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 IT 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 IT at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a student town for three years.

Pick it if:

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

You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per year: 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 will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the MAHE choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

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

B.Tech Lateral IT 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 MAHE merit rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the SAGES seats.

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

B.Tech Lateral IT Admission Process▾

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

Register on MAHE: MAHE (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 Lateral IT Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 lateral entry calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

MAHE merit 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

MAHE merit session 1 exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

MAHE merit result and rank

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MAHE online choice filling

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

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

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Lateral IT 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.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 3.04 Lakhs a year

INR 9.12 Lakhs

Other fees

Per year × 3, INR 1.83 Lakhs a year

INR 5.49 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 1.49 Lakhs a year

INR 4.46 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 14.61 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 19.07 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 24,626

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

81%

average first-year pay INR 11.76 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 32,139

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

62%

average first-year pay INR 11.76 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you IT at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use MAHE merit ranks from lateral counselling.

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Lateral IT Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Lateral IT vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 14.61 Lakhs

tuition + other fees

Not published

Average paylatest batch

INR 11.76 LPA

2025 placement report

Not published

Placement ratelatest batch

77%

2025 report

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Closing rankMAHE merit rank

168

Round 2, 2026

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IT lateral seats

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In short

If you want the Manipal campus, use this page's course data first. Pick the Bengaluru option only after its current lateral fee and pay are published.

In short

If you need Bengaluru, check the fee and placement file before you decide. If you want MAHE's main campus, this seat is clearer.

In short

If both seats are open, compare the current fee first. Take MAHE Manipal only if the main campus and MAHE counselling matter to you.

In short

If you want Pune, check its lateral placement data before you decide. If you want MAHE's student town, this page has the clearer route.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Tech Lateral IT

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Lateral IT at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 14.61 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 11.76 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. 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 General seat closed at rank 168 in round 2 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The 2026 placement report averaged INR 11.76 LPA, the median was INR 9.69 LPA and 77% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, 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, pick a city college.

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. 77% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 9.69 LPA is lower than the average of INR 11.76 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 ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick IT if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. IT places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want IT, 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 the MAHE merit exam and fill this college in your MAHE 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 14.61 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 19.07 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 - Oct 1, 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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