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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech VLSI Design Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 20.75 Lakhs.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) teaches B.Tech VLSI System Design at its Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) in Manipal, Karnataka. It is a four-year, full-time course in Electronics Engineering, and you pick the VLSI Design and Technology track at the start of year 2. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 20.44 Lakhs, and INR 24.20 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MET (Manipal Entrance Test) and MAHE's own online counselling. The last MIT batch averaged INR 12.31 LPA and 86% of it was placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 24.20 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 20.44 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 5.11 Lakhs a year, and it makes up the whole INR 20.44 Lakhs. You pay it once a year, four times in all. MAHE fixes this fee. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. A double room with mess adds INR 94,000 a year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 20.44 Lakhs | INR 5.11 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel, utility and mess | INR 3.76 Lakhs | INR 94,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 20.44 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 24.20 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch started classes in Aug 2026. MET registration for the 2027 batch is expected to open in Oct 2026, and the last date to apply is expected in Mar 2027. These dates are estimates based on 2026. MAHE posts the official dates on its admission portal, so check it before you plan.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET registration, last date to apply | Oct 2026 to Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 result | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 exam and result | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling registration and choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Rounds 2 to 5 seat allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need Class 12 with Physics, Maths and English, and 50% marks in Physics, Maths and one optional subject put together. The optional subject can be Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject. You also need a MET rank. If your Class 12 marks fall short, you cannot join even with a good rank.
| 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 put together |
| Entrance exam | MET rank from phase 1 or phase 2 |
| Mode | Full-time, on campus in Manipal |
MAHE handles the whole process itself: you write MET, get a rank, then join its online counselling. You upload your papers, fill your choices and wait for the seat allotment. You pay the first part of the fee within about a week of the allotment. If you do not pay in time, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register for MET | Fill the form on the MAHE admission portal before the last date |
| 2. Book a slot and write MET | Pick a phase 1 or phase 2 exam slot |
| 3. Join counselling | Upload your papers and fill your branch choices |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay the first part within the window, then the balance by its date |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers for the document check before classes start |
In 2025, the last Round 1 seat went to MET rank 6,808 on the all India merit list. MAHE has no category quota for these seats, so one rank list decides every seat. Later rounds go to higher ranks as seats are left over, but MAHE does not publish those closing ranks. So treat 6,808 as the safe number.
| Seat type | Closing MET rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| All India merit | 6,808 | Round 1, 2025 |
| All India merit | Not published | Rounds 2 to 5, 2025 |
The Class of 2025 at MIT placed 86% of its batch at an average of INR 12.31 LPA. The median was INR 10.05 LPA and the highest offer was INR 69.25 LPA. These figures cover all MIT branches, because MAHE does not publish a VLSI-only figure. Chip companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and NVIDIA are on this course's recruiter list.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 12.31 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 10.05 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 69.25 LPA |
| Batch placed | 86% |
| Chip recruiters for this course | Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, NVIDIA |
Three MAHE schemes cut the course fee by INR 4.09 Lakhs to INR 20.44 Lakhs. The HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship gives the most: the full course fee plus hostel and mess. Freeship and Scholar go by MET rank, and you must keep 8 CGPA every year to keep them. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower | 3 years in a government school, 70% in Class 12 PCM, family income below INR 12 Lakhs | INR 20.44 Lakhs, plus hostel and mess |
| Freeship | MET rank 1 to 100, admitted in Round 1 | INR 20.04 Lakhs over the course |
| Scholar | MET rank 101 to 5,000, admitted in Round 1 | INR 4.09 Lakhs over the course (20%) |
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and MIT stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025. NAAC gave MAHE an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and the data a college files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Engineering (MIT) | 2025 | #59 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
The course needs 160 credits over eight semesters. Year 1 has common subjects for every branch, and year 2 starts the VLSI Design and Technology track. You can ask for a branch change in semester 3 if seats are left in the other branch. Semester 8 is kept for the project.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Common engineering subjects for all branches |
| Year 2 | Start of the VLSI Design and Technology track |
| Semester 3 | Branch change, only against empty seats |
| Semester 8 | Project work, 160 credits needed in all |
A double room with a common bath costs INR 94,000 a year with mess, and an attached bath costs more. The hostel deposit is INR 7,500. MAHE has more than 40,000 students from over 65 countries in Manipal.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Double room, common bath, non-AC | INR 94,000 a year with utility and mess |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, one time |
| Mess | INR 46,000 a year, part of the hostel fee |
| Campus | 40,000+ students from 65+ countries |
This course suits students who want to design chips and can pay a private university fee for four years.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE MET 2026 schedule and counselling notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE fee structure for the 2026-27 batch and MIT hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick the round you are counting on. The cutoff ranges use the published 2025 Round 1 closing MET rank.
MAHE publishes only the Round 1 close for this course. Treat 6,808 as the safe rank, because later rounds depend on how many students leave.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Each card below says who qualifies. HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower replaces Freeship and Scholar when you qualify for it.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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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.

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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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