MAHE Manipal MOT Mental Health: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MOT Mental Health programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 8.55 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 7.40 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
MAHE PG 2-year, NIRF 2025
Cutoff
68
MET rank, Round 3 2026
Placement rate
78%
PG 2-year batch placed

About MAHE MOT Mental Health

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time MOT Mental Health course at Manipal College of Health Professions. The course has 6 sanctioned seats and is accredited by All India Occupational Therapists Association and World Federation of Occupational Therapists. The department works with Kasturba Hospital and uses clinical case discussion, practical exams and a dissertation project. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.40 Lakhs, and hostel with mess takes it to INR 10.37 Lakhs. Admission is through Manipal Entrance Test and counselling. The 2026 Round 3 closing rank was 68. MAHE PG two-year courses placed 78% of graduates at a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA.

MAHE MOT Mental Health Fees

The total with hostel is INR 10.37 Lakhs, and the full fee without hostel is INR 7.40 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 5.44 Lakhs. You pay it in two yearly parts. The other fee is INR 1.86 Lakhs. Hostel and mess add INR 2.97 Lakhs if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 5.44 LakhsINR 2.72 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 1.86 LakhsINR 93,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, in year 1
Hostel and messINR 2.97 LakhsINR 1.48 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 7.40 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 10.37 LakhsFull course

MAHE MOT Mental Health Admission Dates

The 2027 application form is expected in Mar 2027, and classes are expected in Aug 2027. The 2026 form last date was 30 Apr 2026 and classes started on 18 Aug 2026. Watch the form first, then the MET test slot and counselling.

EventDateStatus
Application form and last date to applyMar 2027 to Apr 2027Tentative
MET entrance testMay 2027Tentative
MET result and rankJun 2027Tentative
Counselling registration and choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round 1 seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
First fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Online reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE MOT Mental Health Eligibility

You need B.OT, BSc OT or B OTh with 50% aggregate marks. The internship must finish before classes start. You also need a MET rank because MAHE makes the merit list from that test.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.OT, BSc OT or B OTh
Marks50% aggregate or equivalent
InternshipCompleted before classes start
ExamMET rank for merit list

MAHE MOT Mental Health Admission Process

The process has five steps: apply online, write MET, check the merit list, fill counselling choices and pay the fee. MAHE decides the merit list from MET rank. You lose the offer if the first fee is not paid by the round date.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form for MOT
2. Write METTake the entrance test for the merit list
3. Check merit listUse your MET rank
4. Fill choicesPick Mental Health in counselling
5. Pay and reportPay the fee and complete document check

MAHE MOT Mental Health Cutoff

Mental Health closed at MET rank 68 in Round 3 and rank 62 in Round 1. These are 2026 counselling closing ranks. The last round moved by 6 ranks, so students near rank 62 needed to stay in counselling.

RoundClosing rankYear
Round 1622026
Round 2682026
Round 3682026

MAHE MOT Mental Health Placements

MAHE PG two-year courses placed 1,689 of 2,164 graduates in 2023-24, which is 78%. The median pay was INR 11.8 LPA. Mental health students look at hospitals, rehab centres, special schools and de-addiction centres.

MetricValue
Median payINR 11.8 LPA
Graduates placed1,689 of 2,164
Placement rate78%
Main work areasHospitals, rehab centres, special schools, de-addiction centres

MAHE MOT Mental Health Scholarships

The biggest listed waiver is INR 1.46 Lakhs, and the 10% waivers are INR 74,000. Scholar, Konkani and alumni-child schemes use MAHE fee waiver rules. Keep marks papers and certificates ready before admission.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipTop MAHE merit list studentsINR 1.46 Lakhs
Konkani speaking student waiverEligible Konkani speaking studentsINR 74,000
Alumni child waiverChild of a MAHE graduate with required marksINR 74,000

MAHE MOT Mental Health Ranking

MAHE stood #3 in NIRF University 2025 and holds NAAC A++ with CGPA 3.65. The MOT course also has AIOTA and WFOT accreditation. Read the rank as university strength, not a course cutoff.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAC2022 to 2027A++ CGPA 3.65
AIOTA and WFOT2026MOT accreditation

MAHE MOT Mental Health Course Structure

The course has 4 semesters and one dissertation project. Semester work includes classroom teaching, clinical case work, practicals and internal tests. Mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation cases sit at the centre of this specialization.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Advanced occupational therapy and clinical case work
Semester 2Mental health practice and research methods
Semester 3Specialization clinics and dissertation work
Semester 4Dissertation, practical exams and final university exams

MAHE MOT Mental Health Seats and Intake

The sanctioned intake is 6 seats for MOT Mental Health at Manipal Campus. The seat number comes from the MAHE sanctioned intake file. Use this number when you judge the cutoff.

ItemDetail
Course seat count6
CampusManipal
Admission routeMET rank and counselling

MAHE MOT Mental Health Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess cost INR 2.97 Lakhs for two years in a shared room. MAHE lists yearly hostel choices by room type. Kasturba Hospital is beside the teaching setup, so clinical case work is close to class.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 2.97 Lakhs for two years
Room type usedShared room with attached bath, Non AC
Clinical settingKasturba Hospital and department clinics

Should you pick MOT Mental Health at MAHE?

This course suits students who want mental health practice inside a hospital linked campus.

Pick it if:
You want hospital work: Kasturba Hospital sits beside the course, so mental health case discussion stays close to patients.
You want a small class: the sanctioned intake is 6 seats, so teachers can know your clinical work.
You can clear MET early: Round 1 closed at rank 62, so a safer rank matters before counselling.
You want fee against pay: the fee is INR 7.40 Lakhs and MAHE PG median pay is INR 11.8 LPA.
Skip it if:
You want a city hospital market: Manipal is a campus town, so the department brings many internships.
You need hostel choice first: room type depends on hostel lists, so confirm the room before you plan costs.
You are near the last rank: Mental Health stayed at rank 68 after Round 2, so do not wait late.
Your internship will finish late: the internship must end before classes start, or admission cannot move ahead.
Counsellor's advice
If your MET rank is inside Round 1, take the seat. If you are near rank 68, keep money ready for counselling.
MOT Mental Health Eligibility▾
Degree: B.OT, BSc OT or B OTh from a recognized university.
Marks: 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.
Internship: Complete the internship before classes start.
Exam: Write MET and use that rank for the merit list.
Documents: Bring degree, internship, identity and category papers at reporting.
MOT Mental Health Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE admission form and choose MOT.
Write MET: The test score makes your MAHE merit rank.
Fill choices: Pick Mental Health in the counselling portal.
Pay fee: Pay the first fee by the round date or you lose the offer.
Report: Complete online reporting and document check before classes start.

MOT Mental Health 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
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
Application form and last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 calendar; submit before Apr 2027.
Tentative
May 2027
MET entrance test
Expected after the form closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET result and rank
The rank decides counselling order.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling registration and choice filling
Fill Mental Health only if you want this seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
The first offer is expected in this month.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First fee payment
You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the round date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Online reporting and document check
Keep degree and internship papers ready.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after orientation week.

Source: MAHE admission dates and counselling notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE MOT Mental Health Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 2.72 Lakhs a year
INR 5.44 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 93,000 a year
INR 1.86 Lakhs
Caution deposit
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.48 Lakhs a year
INR 2.97 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 7.40 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.37 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 12,477
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
159%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,485
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
114%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your MET rank get you MOT Mental Health at MAHE?

Pick your rank range and round. The cutoff ranges use this course's published MET closing ranks.

MET rank
Round
Up to 50 · Round 1
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
46 to 62: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 62: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
Up to 50 · Round 3
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
46 to 68: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 68: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
51 to 68 · Round 1
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 62: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 62: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
51 to 68 · Round 3
55 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
56 to 68: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 68: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
69 to 85 · Round 1
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 62: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 62: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
69 to 85 · Round 3
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 68: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 68: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
86 to 100 · Round 1
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 62: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 62: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
86 to 100 · Round 3
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 68: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 68: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
Above 100 · Round 1
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 62: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 62: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
Above 100 · Round 3
52 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 68: almost there. Stay in counselling till the last round.
Worse than 68: not this year. Ask about spot admission only if seats are left.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Round 1 is the safer number. Round 3 helps only if you stay in counselling and keep the fee ready.

MAHE MOT Mental Health Scholarship Calculator

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

Scholarship route
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.

Scholar scholarship
INR 1.46 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
A merit waiver linked to the MAHE scholar rules.
Who qualifies: top merit list students under MAHE rulesApply by admission counselling
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking student waiver
INR 74,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Ten percent of the course fee is cut after certificate check.
Who qualifies: eligible Konkani speaking studentsApply by admission counselling
Not eligible on your answers
Alumni child waiver
INR 74,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Ten percent of the course fee is cut for eligible children of MAHE graduates.
Who qualifies: parent is a MAHE graduate and marks rule is metApply by admission counselling
Not eligible on your answers
Education loan interest help
INR 25,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Interest help is checked after the loan papers and income proof.
Who qualifies: eligible MAHE loan casesApply after loan approval
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 74,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.66 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 7.40 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 99,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.41 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.48 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.92 Lakhs

MAHE MOT Mental Health 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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Jamia Hamdard
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Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 7.40 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
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INR 80,000 less
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Average paylatest PG data
INR 11.8 LPA
MAHE PG 2-year
Not published
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
78%
PG 2-year batch
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Closing rankMET rank, General
68
Round 3, 2026
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Seatsthis specialization
6
sanctioned intake
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5
1 fewer
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In short
If you want a published MET close and a small seat count, use MAHE as the firmer choice. Check AIIPMR Mumbai only after its fee and seat data are clear.
In short
If you want a published MET close and a small seat count, use MAHE as the firmer choice. Check MAHER Chennai only after its fee and seat data are clear.
In short
If you want a published MET close and a small seat count, use MAHE as the firmer choice. Check Sri Ramachandra only after its fee and seat data are clear.
In short
If you want a published MET close and a small seat count, use MAHE as the firmer choice. Check Jamia Hamdard only after its fee and seat data are clear.
In short
If you want a published MET close and a small seat count, use MAHE as the firmer choice. Check Saveetha only after its fee and seat data are clear.

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

FAQs on MAHE MOT Mental Health

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MOT Mental Health at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want hospital linked mental health practice. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.40 Lakhs, while MAHE PG two-year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA. Use the fee block above to check EMI first, because hostel takes the cost to INR 10.37 Lakhs.
Should I take this seat if my MET rank is close to 68?▾
It depends on how close you are. Round 3 closed at rank 68, while Round 1 closed at rank 62. If your rank is near 68, stay in counselling and keep the first fee ready. Use the rank checker above before you decide.
What job does this course lead to?▾
It leads to mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation work. MAHE lists psychiatric and rehab centres, special schools, de-addiction centres, geriatric centres and private practice as work areas. The page uses MAHE PG two-year median pay of INR 11.8 LPA, so check the exact employer list during placement talks.
Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾
Pick it if you want clinical work more than a broad campus degree. The course has 6 sanctioned seats and works through Kasturba Hospital and department clinics. If you like patient case discussion and can finish your internship before classes start, this course fits that path.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you want a large city internship market or a general management job. Manipal is a campus town, and the course is built for occupational therapy practice. If you do not want mental health clinics, rehab centres or special schools, choose a different field before paying.
Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you use the dissertation well. The course has 4 semesters and a dissertation project, with clinical case work and practical exams. Talk to the department early about a mental health topic, because a focused project helps more than a late topic change.
Is MAHE better for this course because the batch is small?▾
A small batch helps if you want close clinical feedback. The sanctioned intake is 6 seats, so the class is not large. That does not by itself promise placement, but it can help you get more direct case discussion and teacher feedback.
Should I wait one year for a better MET rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve clearly. The 2026 Mental Health close was rank 68, and a small change may not be enough if demand rises. If you already sit inside Round 1 or close to it, take counselling seriously this year.
Is hostel cost worth adding for this course?▾
It depends on where you can stay. The fee without hostel is INR 7.40 Lakhs, and hostel with mess takes it to INR 10.37 Lakhs. If you need campus access for clinics and practical work, compare that extra INR 2.97 Lakhs with local stay options.
How do I get admission to MOT Mental Health at MAHE?▾
Apply online, write MET and wait for the MAHE merit list. Counselling then uses your MET rank, your choice order and available seats. If you get Mental Health, pay the first fee by the round date and complete document check before classes start.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 7.40 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it is INR 10.37 Lakhs. The fee block above shows tuition, other fees and the hostel toggle, so use that before you plan a loan.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you fit a MAHE scheme. The scholarship block shows a Scholar waiver of INR 1.46 Lakhs and two 10% waivers of INR 74,000 each. Keep certificate and marks papers ready, then confirm the final amount with the admission office.

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