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MAHE Manipal GNM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UDUPI, ManipalDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1953NAAC Grade A++ 3.6
4.2
(1681 Reviews)
Total fees
INR 2.11 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
first nursing job estimate
Cutoff
45%
Class 12 PCB and English
Placement rate
80%
hospital and clinic roles

About MAHE GNM

MAHE offers GNM as a three-year, full-time diploma at Manipal School of Nursing with 40 seats. The nursing school has trained GNM students since 1961, and MAHE has NAAC A++ and the #3 NIRF University rank for 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, based on the published fee heads, and the course uses merit in Class 12. You study nursing and midwifery on campus, then train in hospital settings. The safe mark starts at 45% in PCB and English. The first nursing job pay used here is INR 2.4 LPA, and 80% is the placement rate used for this page.

MAHE GNM Fees

The total fees with hostel and living is INR 4.81 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.53 Lakhs. You pay the tuition and other fee as the college asks. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel, mess and living cost are extra if you take them.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.53 LakhsFull course, as published
Other feeINR 58,000Full course, as published
Caution depositINR 5,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 1.80 LakhsINR 60,000 a year, 3 years
Living costINR 90,000INR 3,000 a month, 30 months
Total, no hostelINR 2.11 LakhsTuition + other fee
Total with hostelINR 4.81 LakhsHostel and living added

MAHE GNM Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027 and the last date to apply is Apr 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027. These dates are estimates because the official 2027 calendar is not out. You should watch the MAHE dates page and finish the form before the last date.

EventDateStatus
Application opensJan 2027Tentative
Application, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
Selection roundMay 2027Tentative
Merit list resultMay 2027Tentative
Counselling and allotmentJun 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE GNM Eligibility

General students need 45% in PCB and English, and the reserved mark may be lower if the council rule allows it. You must be 17 years old by the nursing admission cut date. MAHE checks your Class 12 marks and papers before it gives the final seat.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 marks45% in PCB and English
SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Age17 years by the cut date
RouteMerit in qualifying exam
PapersClass 10 and 12 marks, identity proof and health papers

MAHE GNM Admission Process

The route has five steps: apply online, upload marks, check the merit list, pay the fee and report with papers. MAHE decides the merit list from your qualifying marks. You lose the seat if you miss the fee or document step.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the MAHE admission form
Upload marksGive Class 12 marks and papers
Merit listCheck the provisional seat offer
Fee paymentPay the first fee by the last date
ReportingBring original papers for document check

MAHE GNM Cutoff

General students need 45% in PCB and English, while 55% is a safer score for an early merit offer. These score ranges use the merit route for the 2027 intake. A higher Class 12 score helps when more students apply for the same seats.

CategoryScore rangeRound and year
General55% and aboveSafer range, 2027 estimate
General45% to 54%Close range, 2027 estimate
SC or ST40% and aboveEligibility-linked estimate
Below rule markNot eligibleDocument check stage

MAHE GNM Placements

The first nursing job pay used here is INR 2.4 LPA and 80% is the placement rate used for this page. Students train through teaching hospital practice and nearby clinical work. Staff nurse roles are the main start after GNM, with ward, ICU and community health duties.

MetricValue
Average first-year payINR 2.4 LPA
Placement rate used80%
Main roleStaff nurse trainee
Work settingTeaching hospitals, clinics and community health
Course linkClinical practice in nursing and midwifery

MAHE GNM Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 21,000 to INR 80,000, and the state post-matric scheme gives the biggest waiver printed here. Each scheme asks for income or category papers. You should apply on the correct portal and keep passing to renew it.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 80,000
Central Sector SchemeClass 12 merit, income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 30,000
MAHE AGE ScholarshipEligible MAHE family categoryINR 21,000
MAHE Alumni ScholarshipChildren of registered alumniINR 21,000

MAHE GNM Ranking

MAHE is #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The GNM school has trained students since 1961. The rank tells you about the university, while the school record tells you the nursing course has a long campus base.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAClatest cycleA++
Manipal School of Nursing1961GNM training school began

MAHE GNM Course Structure

The course takes 3 years and starts with basic nursing, science and community health. Clinical work grows each year. Midwifery and ward practice become more important in the later part of the course.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Basic nursing, anatomy, physiology and first clinical work
Year 2Medical surgical nursing and community health nursing
Year 3Midwifery, child health nursing and full clinical practice

MAHE GNM Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess is INR 1.80 Lakhs and living cost is INR 90,000 in the estimate used here. Hostel is optional and depends on room supply. The Manipal campus gives students hospital practice, labs and student support in one town.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 1.80 Lakhs for 3 years
Living costINR 90,000 for 30 months
Campus townManipal, Karnataka
Clinical baseTeaching hospital practice linked to MAHE

Should you pick GNM at MAHE?

This course suits students who want bedside nursing and can start with a diploma route.

Pick it if:
You want hospital work early: Manipal School of Nursing has trained GNM students since 1961, with clinical practice tied to MAHE hospitals.
You want a small batch: the page carries 40 seats, so lab and ward groups stay easier to track.
You watch fee against pay: the INR 2.11 Lakhs fee is lower than the INR 2.4 LPA first-year pay used here.
Skip it if:
You want a city hospital market: Manipal is a campus town, so most early practice comes through the teaching hospitals.
You are late with papers: a merit seat needs Class 12 marks, fee payment and document check before classes start.
You want a degree first: this is a diploma route, so choose B.Sc Nursing if you need a degree.
Counsellor's advice
If you want bedside nursing and can start with a diploma, take it after checking the fee letter. If you need a degree, choose B.Sc Nursing instead.
GNM Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in PCB and English for General students.
Subjects needed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English must be on your marks card.
Age rule: You must be 17 years old by the nursing admission cut date.
Admission route: MAHE uses qualifying exam merit and document check for this diploma.
GNM Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Apply on the MAHE admission portal and choose GNM.
Upload marks: Give Class 10 and 12 papers, identity proof and health papers.
Check merit: MAHE prepares the list from qualifying marks and seats left.
Pay the fee: Pay the first part by the last date or you lose the seat.
Report to campus: Bring original papers for document check before classes start.

GNM 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.

Tentative
Jan 2027
Application opens
Start the MAHE form when the admission page opens.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Application registration, last date to apply
Submit the form before the last date to apply.
Tentative
May 2027
Selection round
MAHE checks qualifying marks and papers for the merit route.
Tentative
May 2027
Merit list result
Check whether your name is on the provisional list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling and allotment
Accept the seat after allotment if you want to join.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers to finish admission.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Attend the first academic week on campus.

Source: MAHE dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE GNM 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
Full course, as published
INR 1.53 Lakhs
Other fee
Full course, as published
INR 58,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Living cost
Per month × 30, INR 3,000 a month
INR 90,000
Total course fee
INR 2.11 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.81 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 3,558
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
114%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,110
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
50%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026 fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff ranges use the published eligibility marks and merit route.

Category
Seat type
General · Merit seat
55% and above: yes, you are in if seats are left.
45% to 54%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 45%: not eligible. Raise the qualifying mark first.
General · Wait list
55% and above: yes, you are in if seats are left.
45% to 54%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 45%: not eligible. Raise the qualifying mark first.
OBC-NCL · Merit seat
55% and above: yes, you are in if seats are left.
45% to 54%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 45%: not eligible. Raise the qualifying mark first.
OBC-NCL · Wait list
55% and above: yes, you are in if seats are left.
45% to 54%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 45%: not eligible. Raise the qualifying mark first.
SC · Merit seat
50% and above: yes, you are in if papers match.
40% to 49%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 40%: not this year. Raise the qualifying mark first.
SC · Wait list
50% and above: yes, you are in if papers match.
40% to 49%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 40%: not this year. Raise the qualifying mark first.
ST · Merit seat
50% and above: yes, you are in if papers match.
40% to 49%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 40%: not this year. Raise the qualifying mark first.
ST · Wait list
50% and above: yes, you are in if papers match.
40% to 49%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 40%: not this year. Raise the qualifying mark first.
EWS · Merit seat
55% and above: yes, you are in if seats are left.
45% to 54%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 45%: not eligible. Raise the qualifying mark first.
EWS · Wait list
55% and above: yes, you are in if seats are left.
45% to 54%: almost there. Keep GNM high and check each list.
Below 45%: not eligible. Raise the qualifying mark first.
EDITOR'S NOTE

For a merit course, a safe score is above the minimum mark. A seat still depends on document check, fee payment and seats left in the batch.

MAHE GNM 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.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 80,000
State social welfare department
Paid for nursing students from eligible reserved groups if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 30,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid to Class 12 merit students if income papers match.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE AGE Scholarship
INR 21,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Given to eligible students linked to the MAHE family scheme.
Who qualifies: EWS answer with MAHE AGE papersApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni child scholarship
INR 21,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Given to children of registered MAHE alumni after paper check.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL answer with alumni papersApply 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 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.81 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 51,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.10 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.01 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 51,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.60 Lakhs

MAHE GNM 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.

Compare with
This page
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
St Johns School of Nursing
Bengaluru
Compared with
Father Muller School of Nursing
Mangaluru
Compared with
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences
Mangaluru
Compared with
KLE School of Nursing
Belagavi
Compared with
Ramaiah School of Nursing
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 2.11 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 31,000 less
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 29,000 more
INR 2.11 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.95 Lakhs
INR 16,000 less
Not published
Average payfirst nursing job
INR 2.4 LPA
first-year pay used here
INR 2.6 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 2.1 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Not published
INR 2.3 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
Placement ratelatest nursing batch
80%
hospital and clinic roles
85%
5 points higher
76%
4 points lower
Not published
82%
2 points higher
78%
2 points lower
Minimum scoreClass 12 PCB and English
45%
General eligibility mark
45%
Same score
50%
5 points higher
45%
Same score
40%
5 points lower
Not published
SeatsGNM intake
40
Manipal School of Nursing
60
20 more
40
Same seats
50
10 more
30
10 fewer
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
114%
on INR 2.4 LPA
144%
30 points higher
88%
26 points lower
Not published
118%
4 points higher
120%
6 points higher
In short
St Johns School of Nursing costs less and pays a little more, but MAHE has a lower minimum score. If both offer a seat, compare hospital practice and travel before you pay.
In short
Father Muller costs more and has a higher minimum score, while MAHE is cheaper on this page. If fee matters most, keep MAHE above it.
In short
Nitte Usha prints the same fee here, but its pay is not published. If you need clear cost and pay numbers, use MAHE as the safer page to judge.
In short
KLE Nursing costs less and has more seats, but its pay is a little lower. If your score clears MAHE, take MAHE; keep KLE as backup.
In short
Ramaiah Nursing has pay close to MAHE, but the fee is not published here. If you need a fixed cost before paying, ask Ramaiah first.

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

FAQs on MAHE GNM

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MAHE GNM worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a hospital nursing start and can begin with a diploma. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, and the first-year pay used here is INR 2.4 LPA. Check the fee block and scholarship block before you pay.
Should I take GNM at MAHE if I want a nursing job fast?▾
Yes, if bedside nursing is your first goal. The course is full-time, takes 3 years and trains you through Manipal School of Nursing. Use the admission dates above, then keep your marks papers ready for the merit and document steps.
Is GNM better for me than waiting for a degree?▾
It depends on your goal. GNM is a diploma route, so it can get you into staff nurse training sooner. If you need a degree name first, B.Sc Nursing fits better. Compare the time, fee and job goal before you choose.
Will the fee come back after the first job?▾
It can, if your first pay is near the INR 2.4 LPA figure used on this page. The fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, so the ROI tile reads 114%. If you add hostel and living, the payback takes longer.
Who should skip MAHE GNM?▾
Skip it if you want a degree before any nursing job. Also skip it if you want a large city hospital market from the first year. Manipal is a campus town, so much of the early practice comes through the teaching hospital setup.
Is my Class 12 score enough for MAHE GNM?▾
Use the score checker above first. General students need 45% in PCB and English, and 55% is a safer score for an early merit offer. If you are close to the minimum, apply early and keep every document ready.
Should I wait a year for a better score?▾
Wait only if your marks are below the eligibility mark or your papers are not ready. If you already clear 45% and want nursing work, applying this cycle is sensible. A later year can change fees and seat demand.
What job can I get after GNM at MAHE?▾
The usual start is a staff nurse trainee role in hospitals, clinics or community health work. The pay figure used here is INR 2.4 LPA, and the placement rate used is 80%. Ask the school for the latest hospital list before joining.
Is hostel needed for this course?▾
Hostel is useful if daily travel to Manipal is hard. The base fee is INR 2.11 Lakhs, while hostel, mess and living take the estimate to INR 4.81 Lakhs. Turn on the fee toggle above before your family decides.
Can scholarships lower the MAHE GNM fee?▾
Yes, if your category, income or MAHE family papers match a scheme. The calculator shows awards from INR 21,000 to INR 80,000 and a default waiver of INR 30,000. Confirm the portal and renewal rule before counting the money.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The fee notice prints the course heads, but the college decides the payment schedule. The base amount used here is INR 2.11 Lakhs, and the caution deposit is refundable. Ask admissions for the exact first payment before the last date.
What should I check before accepting the seat?▾
Check three things before you pay: your score range, the full fee and the reporting date. The dates block shows the expected 2027 steps, and the fee block shows hostel cost separately. Keep copies of every paper you upload.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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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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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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.

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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