MAHE Manipal DM Critical Care Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for DM Critical Care Medicine programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 51.42 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 49.59 Lakhs
full course, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.2 LPA
average resident stipend
Cutoff
892
NEET SS Open, 2025
Scholarship
50%
MAHE merit waiver

About MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine

MAHE offers DM Critical Care Medicine at KMC Manipal as a three-year, full-time DM course with 2 MCC seats. The department works inside Kasturba Hospital and trains doctors in ICU care, emergency response and organ support. The course takes NEET SS scores through MCC counselling. The full fee without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs, and the hostel switch below adds the published PG hostel cost. The latest listed cutoff for the Open seat is NEET SS rank 892. Residents get a monthly stipend; the average used on this page is INR 7.2 LPA.

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 58.02 Lakhs. The fees without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs and the tuition fee is INR 30.75 Lakhs. You pay the course fee once each year for three years. MAHE fixes the fee in its fee sheet. The caution deposit is returned when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 30.75 LakhsINR 10.25 Lakhs a year for three years
Other feeINR 18.84 LakhsINR 6.28 Lakhs a year for three years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 8.43 LakhsINR 2.81 Lakhs a year for three years
Total, no hostelINR 49.59 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 58.02 LakhsFull course

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Admission Dates

NEET SS application is expected in Oct 2026, and the exam is listed for 11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026. MCC counselling is expected in Mar 2027. Keep your MD or DNB papers ready before choice filling. The classes start month is May 2027.

EventDateStatus
NEET SS application, last date to applyOct 2026Tentative
NEET SS edit windowNov 2026Tentative
NEET SS admit cardDec 2026Tentative
NEET SS exam11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026Tentative
NEET SS result and rankJan 2027Tentative
MCC counselling registrationMar 2027Tentative
MCC choice filling and lockingMar 2027Tentative
Round 1 allotmentApr 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance fee, last dateApr 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkApr 2027Tentative
Classes startMay 2027Tentative

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Eligibility

You need an MD or DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine. You also need a valid NEET SS rank for the Critical Care Medicine group. MCC checks the papers before allotment. If your degree is not NMC listed, you cannot use that rank here.

RequirementWhat you need
Base degreeMD or DNB in the listed clinical subjects
Entrance examNEET SS in the Critical Care Medicine group
Seat routeMCC All India deemed university counselling
RegistrationState or national medical registration before joining

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Admission Process

NEET SS gives the rank, and MCC allots the seat through online counselling. You register, fill MAHE KMC Manipal as a choice and pay the seat fee after allotment. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
NEET SSTake the exam and download the scorecard
MCC registrationRegister and pay the counselling fee
Choice fillingAdd KMC Manipal and lock the choice
AllotmentAccept the seat and pay the seat fee
ReportingBring original papers to KMC Manipal

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Cutoff

The Open seat closed at rank 892 in 2025 and rank 388 in 2024. These are NEET SS closing ranks for this course at KMC Manipal. The closing rank changed a lot, so use the checker as a guide.

CategoryClosing rankRound and year
Open892NEET SS 2025
Open388NEET SS 2024
Open3893NEET SS 2023

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Placements

The resident stipend used here is INR 7.2 LPA on average. The department trains residents in ICU and emergency care rather than campus placement. MAHE pays a stipend during the three training years. Check the stipend page before you plan a loan.

MetricValue
Average stipendINR 7.2 LPA
Year 1 stipendINR 55,000 a month
Year 2 stipendINR 60,000 a month
Year 3 stipendINR 65,000 a month
Placement rate100% residency training seat

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Scholarships

The MAHE merit scholarship can cut 50% of the program fee, which is INR 24.80 Lakhs on this fee. It applies to selected PG medical and DM programs after MCC admission. You apply through the MAHE scholarship form after admission.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE merit scholarshipSelected PG medical and DM students50% program fee waiver
Education loan helpStudents using a bank loanAsk MAHE after admission
State or central schemeCategory and income based studentsAmount set by the portal

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Ranking

Collegedunia lists MAHE at #15 in DM ranking and KMC Manipal at #29 in medical ranking. MAHE also holds NAAC A++. These help show the college level, but admission still depends on NEET SS rank.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia DM ranking2026#15
Collegedunia medical ranking2026#29
NAAC2023A++

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Course Structure

The course has 3 training years and the work stays inside critical care units. Year 1 builds ICU basics, airway care and monitoring. Years 2 and 3 add organ support, research work and senior duties.

YearWhat you study
Year 1ICU basics, airway care and monitoring
Year 2Ventilation, sepsis care and organ support
Year 3Senior ICU duty, teaching and thesis work

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine Hostel and Campus

The PG hostel table lists INR 2.81 Lakhs a year for a single AC room with mess. Over three years this is INR 8.43 Lakhs. Rooms depend on allotment by the hostel office.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 2.81 Lakhs a year
Full course hostel add-onINR 8.43 Lakhs
Campus hospitalKasturba Hospital, Manipal

Should you pick DM (Critical Care Medicine) at MAHE?

This course suits doctors who want ICU training and can pay a high private university fee.

Pick it if:
You want ICU work: KMC trains you in a quaternary referral ICU, so the cases are sick and varied.
You want close teacher contact: the course has 2 seats, so each resident gets direct consultant supervision.
You need stipend support: the average stipend is INR 7.2 LPA, which reduces loan pressure during residency.
You are ready for MCC: fill the choice early because only 2 Open seats were listed.
Skip it if:
You need low fees: the full course fee is INR 49.59 Lakhs before hostel, so the loan is big.
You want broad hospital choice: MCC allots this deemed university seat only through its central counselling.
You count on last rank: the cutoff moved from 388 to 892, so one old close is not safe.
Your base degree differs: MCC checks the eligible MD or DNB branch before you can join.
Counsellor's advice
If you can pay the fee and want ICU practice, keep it high. If your rank is near 892, add safer choices too.
DM (Critical Care Medicine) Eligibility▾
Base degree: You need MD or DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine.
Entrance exam: You need a valid NEET SS rank in the Critical Care Medicine group.
Seat route: MCC allots the deemed university seat through All India counselling.
Papers: Keep your degree, registration and identity papers ready before reporting.
DM (Critical Care Medicine) Admission Process▾
NEET SS: Take the exam and keep the scorecard ready.
MCC registration: Register on the MCC portal when SS counselling opens.
Choice filling: Add KMC Manipal DM Critical Care Medicine and lock your choices.
Allotment: MCC allots the seat on rank and seat availability.
Reporting: Pay the fee and bring original papers to KMC Manipal.

DM (Critical Care Medicine) 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.

Oct 2026
NEET SS application, last date to apply
Fill the NBEMS form before the last date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
NEET SS edit window
Use this time to fix mistakes in the form.
Tentative
Dec 2026
NEET SS admit card
Download the admit card before the exam date.
Tentative
11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026
NEET SS exam
Reach the centre early with the admit card.
Tentative
Jan 2027
NEET SS result and rank
Keep the scorecard ready for MCC counselling.
Tentative
Mar 2027
MCC counselling registration
Register on MCC before choice filling starts.
Tentative
Mar 2027
MCC choice filling and locking
Add KMC Manipal and lock the choice.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Round 1 allotment
Check the result and accept the seat if allotted.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers to KMC Manipal.
Tentative
May 2027
Classes start
Join the department when the academic session starts.
Tentative

Source: MCC and NBEMS notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE DM (Critical Care Medicine) Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 10.25 Lakhs a year
INR 30.75 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 3, INR 6.28 Lakhs a year
INR 18.84 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 2.81 Lakhs a year
INR 8.43 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 49.59 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 58.02 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 83,613
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
14%
average first-year pay INR 7.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 97,826
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
12%
average first-year pay INR 7.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE fee and hostel fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you DM Critical Care Medicine at MAHE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published NEET SS close.

Category
Quota
Open · All India
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
Open · Open seat
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
OBC-NCL · All India
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
OBC-NCL · Open seat
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
SC · All India
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
SC · Open seat
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
ST · All India
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
ST · Open seat
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
EWS · All India
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
EWS · Open seat
892 or better: yes, this rank reached the seat in 2025.
893 to 1200: close call. Keep it high and watch the next round.
Worse than 1200: not safe. Add more choices before this seat.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use 892 as a guide, not a promise. The course had 2 Open seats in the MCC matrix, so one extra high-rank student can change the close.

MAHE DM (Critical Care Medicine) Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric medical support
INR 1 Lakh
State social welfare department
Paid through the state portal when your category and income match.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by: after admission
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Merit Scholarship
INR 24.80 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Cuts 50% of the program fee for selected DM students.
Who qualifies: selected MCC admitted PG medical studentApply by: after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Central medical education support
INR 60,000
National scholarship portal
Helps low-income students pay part of the fee after documents are checked.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL or EWS, income below INR 8 LakhsApply by: portal date
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition help
INR 50,000
Government scholarship portal
Helps EWS students after the income paper and admission proof are checked.
Who qualifies: EWS, family income up to INR 8 LakhsApply by: portal date
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 24.80 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 24.79 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 49.59 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 25.30 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 24.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 25.80 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 23.79 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 25.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 24.19 Lakhs

MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine 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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Average payresident stipend
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Scholarshiplargest waiver
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MAHE merit scholarship
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Closing rankNEET SS Open
892
2025 closing rank
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If you want more listed seats, compare St John's with MAHE in MCC choice filling. If the fee is not published, ask the college before you move it above MAHE.
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If you want more listed seats, compare Amrita Kochi with MAHE in MCC choice filling. If the fee is not published, ask the college before you move it above MAHE.
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If you want more listed seats, compare CMC Vellore with MAHE in MCC choice filling. If the fee is not published, ask the college before you move it above MAHE.
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If you want a Chennai option, compare Sri Ramachandra with MAHE in MCC choice filling. If the fee is not published, ask the college before you move it above MAHE.

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

FAQs on MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MAHE DM Critical Care Medicine worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want ICU practice and can handle the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs, and the average resident stipend used here is INR 7.2 LPA. Use the EMI line before you decide. If the loan feels heavy, check the scholarship block first.
Should I take this seat if my NEET SS rank is near 892?▾
Do not use 892 as a promise. It is the 2025 closing rank for the Open seat, and this course had only 2 seats in the MCC matrix. Put MAHE on your list, but add safer choices too. Check the rank checker above for your own category.
What job does this course lead to?▾
It leads to critical care practice, ICU work and hospital specialist roles. This is a residency course, so the page uses stipend instead of campus placement. The average stipend shown is INR 7.2 LPA. Pick it if you want sick-patient care and organ support work.
Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾
Pick it if you already want critical care and like hospital duty. KMC Manipal gives ICU training inside Kasturba Hospital, and the seat count is 2. That means close training, but it also means the cutoff can move. Keep your papers ready for MCC reporting.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you need a low fee or are unsure about ICU work. The fee without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs and hostel can take it to INR 58.02 Lakhs. If you want a lighter clinical load, check your other MCC choices before paying.
Is the 2-seat intake a problem?▾
It is good for close teacher contact, but it is risky for counselling. With only 2 seats, one student above you can change the close. Use the cutoff as a guide, not a fixed rule. Keep more choices in MCC before this one.
Is the stipend enough against the fee?▾
The stipend helps, but it does not cover the full fee quickly. The average stipend used here is INR 7.2 LPA, while the fee without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs. If you plan a loan, compare the EMI tile with your family support before you decide.
Should I wait a year for a better NEET SS rank?▾
Wait only if you can prepare better and do not need this seat now. The closing rank changed from 388 to 892 across recent years, so it is not easy to predict. If MAHE fits your ICU goal and budget, keep it in your MCC list.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You need NEET SS and MCC counselling. After the result, register on MCC, add KMC Manipal DM Critical Care Medicine and lock the choice. If allotted, pay the seat fee and report with original papers. Missing reporting can cost you the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The fee without hostel is INR 49.59 Lakhs for the full course. The hostel and mess add-on used here is INR 8.43 Lakhs, so the total with hostel is INR 58.02 Lakhs. Confirm the room type before you pay, because hostel cost depends on allotment.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, MAHE lists a merit scholarship for selected PG medical and DM students. The largest waiver used here is 50%, which is INR 24.80 Lakhs on this fee. Apply only after admission, and check whether you can hold it with any other scheme.

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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.

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Akanksha Gupta
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.

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