MAHE offers a one-year, full-time Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology through KMC Manipal. The course trains MS and DNB doctors in head and neck cancer surgery, reconstruction and tumour-board care. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.03 Lakhs, paid as one yearly fee. You apply online, write the Department Test and sit for PI. Seats are limited. The department reports 900 major oncology surgeries a year, and average pay is shown as INR 12 LPA for the ROI estimate.
The total fees with hostel is INR 13.43 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 11.03 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 8.28 Lakhs. You pay the course fee once for the 1-year course. MAHE also lists INR 2.75 Lakhs as other fee. Hostel and mess are extra and depend on the room you get.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 8.28 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Other fee | INR 2.75 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 2.40 Lakhs a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 11.03 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 13.43 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 rounds are over. DT + PI registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 11 Oct 2026 and classes start on 19 Oct 2026. Keep the admission notice letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DT + PI registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| DT + PI session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Department Test result | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE application | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Provisional admission notice | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need MS or DNB in ENT or General Surgery. The degree must be recognised by NMC or the earlier MCI. You also need DT and PI. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree subjects | MS or DNB in ENT or General Surgery |
| PG degree marks | Recognised MS or DNB degree |
| Exam | Department Test and PI |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the first fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DT + PI | 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 first fee within five days of admission notice |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the admission notice letter |
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE merit list closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Merit list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Merit list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Merit list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Merit list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Merit list, 2025 |
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Cancer hospitals and surgical oncology units hire this course in the cancer centre in the course year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Cancer hospitals and surgical oncology units, in the cancer centre |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE Scholar and Achiever Scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| National Scholarship Portal schemes | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in PG degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Karnataka SSP post-matric scholarship | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| Education loan interest aid | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Year 1 is maths, physics and surgery posting; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the case log and clinical work. One course 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, surgery posting and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, oncology rounds, operative care |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, head and neck oncology cases |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the case log and clinical work |
The hostel is in the cancer centre 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 medical university town |
This course suits doctors who want cancer surgery training inside a busy clinical unit.
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: MAHE admissions page and course fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026 general fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and route. The score ranges are guide marks for DT and PI selection.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Merit list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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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.
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.

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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