20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MOT Musculoskeletal programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.34 Lakhs.
MAHE Manipal offers a two-year, full-time Master of Occupational Therapy in Hand and Musculoskeletal Conditions. The Manipal College of Health Professions teaches it on campus over four semesters, with clinical work in the university's teaching hospital. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.30 Lakhs at the 2026 batch rates. With a basic hostel room and mess it is INR 9.72 Lakhs. You need a BOT pass with 50% marks and a MET rank. MAHE then gives seats through online counselling. The Class of 2024 in all MAHE two-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA. In that batch, 78% were placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 9.72 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 7.30 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 5.44 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, at the start of each year. MAHE fixes the fee, and these are the 2026 batch rates. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 5.44 Lakhs | INR 2.72 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fee | INR 1.86 Lakhs | INR 93,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room | INR 1.18 Lakhs | INR 59,000 a year, double room, common bath |
| Mess advance | INR 1.24 Lakhs | INR 62,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 7.30 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.72 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch is in class, so the 2027 dates below are estimates. The last date to apply is expected in Apr 2027, and counselling in Jul 2027. MAHE sets every date and posts it on its admission site. If you miss a fee date, you lose the seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling registration and choice filling | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First part of the year 1 fee, last date | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 2 and round 3 allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Balance year 1 fee, last date | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Internship completion, last date | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
You need a pass in BOT, B.Sc OT or B OTh with 50% aggregate marks. You also need a MET rank and a finished internship. The internship must be over before classes start. If your marks are under 50%, you cannot take part in counselling.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BOT, B.Sc OT or B OTh from a recognised university |
| Marks | 50% aggregate in the degree |
| Exam | A MET rank |
| Internship | Finished before classes start, by 15 Sep in the 2025 cycle |
You pay the INR 10,000 deposit to register for online counselling, after you write MET and get a rank. Counselling has 3 rounds, and you fill your choices in round 1. MAHE then gives seats in MET rank order. If you do not pay the first part of the fee in time, you lose the seat and the deposit.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply and book MET | Fill the form on the MAHE admission portal |
| 2. Write MET | Your MET rank sets the seat order |
| 3. Register for counselling | Pay the INR 10,000 deposit and fill choices in round 1 |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the first part of the year 1 fee by the round's last date |
| 5. Report | Bring your originals on the orientation day |
MAHE asks for 50% marks in BOT and does not publish the closing MET rank for MOT. Your MET rank, the number of students who register and your choices decide the seat. So a good MET rank gives you a chance, not a sure seat.
| Item | What is published |
|---|---|
| Minimum BOT marks | 50% aggregate |
| Closing MET rank | Not published |
| Counselling rounds | 3 online rounds, more if seats are left |
MAHE's two-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA for the Class of 2024, and 78% of that batch was placed. The median was INR 11.68 LPA for the Class of 2022. These NIRF figures cover all MAHE two-year PG courses, not OT alone. OT graduates work in hospitals, rehab centres, special schools and private practice.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, Class of 2024 | INR 11.8 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2023 | INR 11.75 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2022 | INR 11.68 LPA |
| Batch placed, Class of 2024 | 78%, 1,689 of 2,164 |
| Scope | All MAHE two-year PG courses |
| Where OT graduates work | Hospitals, rehab centres, special schools, private practice |
Two MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 73,000 over the course, which is 10% of the fee. One is for children of MAHE graduates and one is for students whose mother tongue is Konkani. Both are for General category students only. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE Alumni Children scholarship | General category, a parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in BOT | INR 73,000 over the course |
| Konkani speaking students scholarship | General category, mother tongue Konkani | INR 73,000 over the course |
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking and #14 in NIRF Overall, both in 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year. NAAC grades the whole university after a campus visit.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A++ |
A double room with a common bath costs INR 59,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. PG students choose up to three room types on the hostel portal. Rooms are given on availability, after you get your MAHE roll number. If you do not pay within 48 hours of the email, the booking is cancelled.
| Room | Hostel fee a year |
|---|---|
| C V Raman, double, common bath, non-AC | INR 59,000 |
| Rabindranath Tagore, double, attached bath, non-AC | INR 79,000 |
| NIH C Block, double, attached bath, AC | INR 1.10 Lakhs |
| Mess advance, every hostel | INR 62,000 |
This course suits BOT graduates who want to treat hand, bone and joint problems and can live in a small university town for two years.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE MOT counselling brochure and the MAHE admission site. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, at the 2026 batch rates. Turn on the toggle to add a hostel room and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and hostel fee sheet. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your BOT marks and your internship status. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank, so this checks the rules only.
Passing every rule here gets you into counselling, not a seat. MAHE fills MOT seats in MET rank order, and the closing rank is not published.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each card below says who qualifies. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
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