MAHE Manipal DM Neurology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for DM Neurology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 74.52 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 72.69 Lakhs
full course, no hostel
Median pay
INR 16.78 LPA
NIRF PG 3-year data
Cutoff
3,547
NEET SS General, 2025
Placement rate
7%
NIRF PG 3-year batch
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About MAHE DM Neurology

MAHE DM Neurology is a three-year, full-time speciality course at the Manipal medical campus. The department is known for DM training since 1992 and for stroke, epilepsy, movement disorder and dementia clinics. The full course fee without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs. Admission is through NEET SS and MCC counselling. NMC lists four seats for this course. NIRF PG 3-year data shows a median pay of INR 16.78 LPA and 7% placed through the reported placement route. Many doctors also move to practice, senior residency or fellowships after the course.

MAHE DM Neurology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 84.69 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 45.12 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in three yearly parts. MAHE sets this fee for the Manipal campus. Hostel and mess are separate and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 45.12 LakhsFull course, as published
Other feeINR 27.57 LakhsFull course, as published
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Total, no hostelINR 72.69 LakhsFull course, no hostel
Total with hostelINR 84.69 LakhsFull course with hostel and mess

MAHE DM Neurology Admission Dates

The next date that matters is the NEET SS exam on 11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026. The result and MCC counselling are expected after that, and classes are expected to start in May 2027. You should track the NBEMS exam page first and then the MCC counselling page.

EventDateStatus
NEET SS application formOct 2026Tentative
Last date to applyNov 2026Tentative
Admit cardDec 2026Tentative
NEET SS exam11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026Confirmed
NEET SS resultJan 2027Tentative
MCC counselling registrationFeb 2027Tentative
Round 1 allotmentMar 2027Tentative
Seat fee paymentMar 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkApr 2027Tentative
Classes startMay 2027Tentative

MAHE DM Neurology Eligibility

You need MD or DNB in a required medicine subject, and the degree must be from an NMC recognized medical college. You also need a valid NEET SS rank for the group that includes Neurology. If your degree paper or registration is missing, MCC will not keep the seat.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeMD or DNB in General Medicine, Paediatrics or an allowed feeder subject
RecognitionDegree from an NMC recognized medical college
ExamNEET SS in the Neurology group
CounsellingMCC speciality counselling registration

MAHE DM Neurology Admission Process

NEET SS gives the rank and MCC allots the seat. You register on the MCC portal, fill MAHE DM Neurology as a choice and lock the list. If MCC allots the seat, you pay the fee and report for document check. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Step 1Fill the NEET SS form on the NBEMS portal
Step 2Write NEET SS for the Neurology group
Step 3Register for MCC speciality counselling
Step 4Fill and lock MAHE DM Neurology in your choice list
Step 5Pay the seat fee and report for document check

MAHE DM Neurology Cutoff

The General closing rank was 3,547 in 2025 and 4,022 in 2024 for DM Neurology. These are NEET SS closing ranks. The 2025 close went lower than 2024, so it got tougher for General students. Keep a safer choice if your rank is near the last close.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General3,547NEET SS 2025
General4,022NEET SS 2024
General2,475NEET SS 2023

MAHE DM Neurology Placements

NIRF PG 3-year data shows a median pay of INR 16.78 LPA and 7% placed through the reported placement route. DM Neurology graduates often enter consultant roles, senior residency, fellowships or private practice. Read the placement figure as a formal report figure, not the only career path.

MetricValue
Median payINR 16.78 LPA
Placement rate7%
Reported graduates182
Reported placements12
Common routeHospital jobs, senior residency, fellowship and practice

MAHE DM Neurology Scholarships

The biggest listed help on this page is INR 2 Lakhs from the low-income medical aid estimate. MAHE lists PG and speciality merit scholarships, but final course-wise awards are set after counselling. You should pay the first fee first and then wait for any approved refund.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE PG and SS merit helpHigh NEET SS rank after counsellingINR 2 Lakhs
Medical education aidLow-income students with papersINR 1 Lakh
Education loan interest helpStudents using a bank loanINR 50,000
Emergency fee supportCase by case approvalINR 25,000

MAHE DM Neurology Ranking

NIRF ranked MAHE's medical college #14 in 2025 and the department started DM training in 1992. The ranking tells you the medical college's standing, while the department page tells you the course history. Use both before you compare this seat.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF medical ranking2025#14
Department history1992DM training started
Accreditation or approvalCurrentNMC recognized seats

Should you pick DM Neurology at MAHE?

This course suits doctors who want hospital neurology training with strong clinics and can pay a high fee.

Pick it if:
You want busy clinical work: MAHE has stroke, epilepsy and movement clinics, so your cases are wide.
You want a known department: DM training started here in 1992, so many neurologists have trained here.
Your rank is near the close: the 2025 General close was 3,547, so check your range before choice locking.
You can pay in yearly parts: the full course fee is split across three years, not paid all at once.
Skip it if:
You need a low fee: INR 72.69 Lakhs without hostel is high against the NIRF median pay.
You want a sure hostel room: room cost is separate, so confirm hostel allotment before you pay the first fee.
You count only on 2024 rank: the 2025 closing rank went lower, so the seat got tougher.
Your documents are not ready: MCC can cancel the seat if your degree or registration paper is missing.
Counsellor's advice
If Neurology is your fixed goal and your NEET SS rank clears this range, keep MAHE high. If the fee needs a loan, check EMI and scholarship papers before paying.
DM Neurology Eligibility▾
Degree: You need MD or DNB in General Medicine, Paediatrics or another allowed feeder subject.
Recognition: Your PG medical degree must be from an NMC recognized college.
Exam: You need a valid NEET SS rank for the Neurology group.
Counselling: You must register for MCC speciality counselling and fill the college choice.
Documents: Bring degree, registration, identity and category papers during reporting.
DM Neurology Admission Process▾
Exam form: Fill the NEET SS form on the NBEMS portal and choose the right group.
Scorecard: Download the NEET SS result and keep the All India rank ready.
Counselling: Register on MCC, pay the counselling fee and fill MAHE DM Neurology.
Allotment: MCC allots the seat from your rank, category and locked choices.
Reporting: Pay the fee and finish document check by the last date, or you lose the seat.

DM Neurology 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 2026Tentative
NEET SS registration
Fill the NBEMS form when the application window opens.
Nov 2026Tentative
NEET SS last date to apply
Last date to apply is expected in Nov 2026.
Dec 2026Tentative
Admit card
Download it before the exam window.
11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026Confirmed
NEET SS exam
Write the Neurology group paper on the listed dates.
Jan 2027Tentative
NEET SS result
Use the All India rank for MCC counselling.
Feb 2027Tentative
MCC counselling registration
Register and pay the counselling fee on the MCC portal.
Mar 2027Tentative
Round 1 allotment
Check if MAHE DM Neurology is allotted to you.
Mar 2027Tentative
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Apr 2027Tentative
Reporting and document check
Report with degree, registration and identity papers.
May 2027Tentative
Classes start
Join the department after reporting is complete.

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

MAHE DM Neurology 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
Full course, as published
INR 45.12 Lakhs
Other fee
Full course, as published
INR 27.57 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 4 Lakhs a year
INR 12 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 72.69 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 84.69 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1.23 Lakhs
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
23%
average first-year pay INR 16.78 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1.43 Lakhs
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
20%
average first-year pay INR 16.78 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you DM Neurology at MAHE?

Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges use published NEET SS closing ranks.

Category
Round type
General · All India
3,047 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,048 to 3,547: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 3,547: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
General · Stray round
3,397 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,398 to 3,897: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 3,897: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
OBC-NCL · All India
3,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,401 to 3,900: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 3,900: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
OBC-NCL · Stray round
3,750 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,751 to 4,250: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 4,250: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
SC · All India
4,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,701 to 5,200: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 5,200: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
SC · Stray round
5,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,051 to 5,550: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 5,550: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
ST · All India
5,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,701 to 6,200: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 6,200: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
ST · Stray round
6,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,051 to 6,550: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 6,550: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
EWS · All India
3,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,801 to 4,300: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
EWS · Stray round
4,150 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,151 to 4,650: almost there. Wait for later MCC rounds.
Worse than 4,650: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the regular All India close first. Stray rounds can help, but they come late and seats may already be filled.

MAHE DM Neurology Scholarship Calculator

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

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.

MAHE merit help
INR 2 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Medical education aid
INR 40,000
Approved education aid route
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 72.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 72.69 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 71.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 70.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 70.79 Lakhs

MAHE DM Neurology 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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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 72.69 Lakhs
this page figure
INR 30 Lakhs
INR 42.69 Lakhs less
INR 75 Lakhs
INR 2.31 Lakhs more
INR 68 Lakhs
INR 4.69 Lakhs less
INR 65 Lakhs
INR 7.69 Lakhs less
INR 25 Lakhs
INR 47.69 Lakhs less
Average payNIRF PG 3-year median
INR 16.78 LPA
this page figure
INR 15 LPA
INR 1.78 LPA less
INR 12 LPA
INR 4.78 LPA less
INR 14 LPA
INR 2.78 LPA less
INR 13 LPA
INR 3.78 LPA less
INR 18 LPA
INR 1.22 LPA more
Placement ratereported PG route
7%
this page figure
8%
1 point higher
6%
1 point lower
6%
1 point lower
5%
2 points lower
9%
2 points higher
Closing rankNEET SS General
3,547
this page figure
2,850
697 places tougher
4,400
853 places easier
4,100
553 places easier
4,800
1,253 places easier
3,200
347 places tougher
SeatsNMC seat matrix
4
this page figure
2
2 fewer
2
2 fewer
4
Same seats
2
2 fewer
2
2 fewer
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the fee with the hospital training. If it clears only MAHE, take this seat and check the loan cost.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the fee with the hospital training. If it clears only MAHE, take this seat and check the loan cost.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the fee with the hospital training. If it clears only MAHE, take this seat and check the loan cost.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the fee with the hospital training. If it clears only MAHE, take this seat and check the loan cost.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the fee with the hospital training. If it clears only MAHE, take this seat and check the loan cost.

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

FAQs on MAHE DM Neurology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is DM Neurology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if Neurology is your fixed career goal and you can handle the fee. The full course fee without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs, and NIRF PG 3-year data shows INR 16.78 LPA median pay. Check the EMI in the fee block before you use a loan.
Should I take this seat if my rank is near the closing rank?▾
Take it only with a backup plan. The 2025 General closing rank was 3,547, while the 2024 close was 4,022. That means the seat got tougher. Keep MAHE in your list, but also keep a safer option above it until MCC allotment is clear.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most students use DM Neurology for hospital neurology roles, senior residency, fellowships or private practice. The page uses INR 16.78 LPA as the NIRF PG 3-year median pay. Ask the department about recent senior residency and consultant exits before you make the final call.
Who should take DM Neurology here?▾
Take it if you want a full-time hospital training path and you are ready for stroke, epilepsy and movement disorder work. The department has listed these clinics for years. You should also be comfortable with a high fee and a three-year course load.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if the fee needs a large loan and your family has no clear repayment plan. INR 72.69 Lakhs without hostel is a big cost. If the EMI looks too high in the fee block, wait for a lower-cost seat or ask MAHE about fee support.
Is MAHE good for clinical neurology training?▾
Yes, the department history is strong for this course. DM Neurology training started in 1992, and the department lists stroke, epilepsy, movement disorder and dementia clinics. Before joining, ask how residents rotate through each clinic and emergency duty.
Is the average pay enough against the fee?▾
It is tight compared with the fee. The ROI tile uses INR 16.78 LPA against INR 72.69 Lakhs, which gives 23%. That is not a fast payback. If you use a loan, compare the EMI with your expected first working salary.
Can I get this course through direct admission?▾
No, use the NEET SS and MCC route. MAHE states that speciality admissions use NEET rank and counselling. You should fill the exam form, register for MCC counselling and lock MAHE DM Neurology as a choice if your rank is close.
How many seats are there for DM Neurology?▾
NMC lists four seats for DM Neurology at the Manipal campus. That is a small batch, so one round can move the closing rank sharply. Use the rank checker above and do not depend only on one older closing rank.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the fee sheet breaks the course fee into yearly parts. The full no-hostel fee is INR 72.69 Lakhs, and the first part is the biggest. Check the exact payment dates after MCC allotment because a missed fee date can cost you the seat.
Does hostel cost come inside the course fee?▾
No, hostel and mess are separate on this page. The fee block shows INR 72.69 Lakhs without hostel and INR 84.69 Lakhs with the living-cost toggle. Confirm room allotment and mess rules before you count that total as final.
Are scholarships easy to get for this course?▾
Do not count on them before admission. MAHE lists PG and speciality scholarship help, but awards are decided after counselling and papers. Use the scholarship calculator as an estimate, pay only after you understand the refund rule, and keep income papers ready.

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  • 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.
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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.

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Placements

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Campus

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