Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal MA Sociology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MA Sociology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.1 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 2.06 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 12.7 LPA

NIRF PG 2-year data

Cutoff

PI route

Bachelor's degree with 50%

Placement rate

60%

NIRF PG 2-year placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Sociology

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time MA Sociology at Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. The course is taught on campus across four semesters and suits students who want sociology, policy, research or development work. MAHE has NAAC A++ and was #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs, and INR 5.03 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Admission is through the MAHE application form, the MISHA admission form and a Personal Interview. The official seat count is not published on the admission page. NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 12.7 LPA median pay and 60% placement.

MAHE MA Sociology Fees

The total with hostel is INR 5.03 Lakhs and the total without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year across two years. The other fee is charged each year too. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.97 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.50 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a year, 2 years
Other fee	INR 56,000	INR 28,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.97 Lakhs	INR 1.49 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 2.06 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.03 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE MA Sociology Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; the application form is expected in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
Application form opens	Jan 2027	Tentative
MAHE application, last date to apply	27 Jul 2027	Tentative
MISHA admission form review	Jun 2027	Tentative
Personal Interview	Jul 2027	Tentative
Merit list and PI result	Jul 2027	Tentative
Provisional admission offer	Jul 2027	Tentative
First fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Document check and reporting	3 Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	4 Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE MA Sociology Eligibility

You need a Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate from a recognised university. Any discipline is accepted. You must also clear the Personal Interview. If your final result is pending, ask the Admission Cell before you pay the fee.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Marks	50% aggregate or equal grade
Selection step	Personal Interview
Age	No upper age limit published

MAHE MA Sociology Admission Process

The MAHE application starts the process. You then submit the MISHA admission form and sit for the Personal Interview. MAHE sends the provisional admission offer after that. You pay the first fee and report with documents.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE application form
2. Submit MISHA form	Send the school admission form after the main application
3. Sit for PI	Attend the Personal Interview
4. Accept offer	Pay the first fee after the provisional admission offer
5. Report	Bring degree marksheets and identity papers

MAHE MA Sociology Cutoff

The published score gate is 50% aggregate in a Bachelor's degree. The Personal Interview decides selection after that. MAHE has not published a category-wise cutoff score for this course.

Category	Score or route	Round and year
General	50% aggregate plus PI	Admission 2026
OBC-NCL	50% aggregate plus PI	Admission 2026
SC	50% aggregate plus PI	Admission 2026
ST	50% aggregate plus PI	Admission 2026
EWS	50% aggregate plus PI	Admission 2026

MAHE MA Sociology Placements

NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 12.7 LPA median pay and 60% placement. The course-level average pay is not published. Sociology students should read this as university-level PG data, not a course guarantee.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 12.7 LPA, NIRF PG 2-year
Average pay	Not published for this course
Highest offer	Not published for this course
Batch placed	60%, NIRF PG 2-year
Recruiters	Social sector, research, policy and university roles

MAHE MA Sociology Scholarships

The biggest course-linked waiver is 20% of tuition fee, or INR 30,000 over the course. Two other MAHE waivers cut 10% of tuition fee. These schemes need the right marks, language background or alumni link.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Achiever scholarship	Top 5% by first-year CGPA, no backlogs	20% tuition fee waiver
Konkani speaking student waiver	General category students with Konkani mother tongue	10% tuition fee waiver
Children of MAHE alumni	PG students with 70% in the qualifying degree	10% tuition fee waiver
Education loan interest subsidy	Students with approved education loans	Interest support as per MAHE rule

MAHE MA Sociology Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The table also shows its Institution of Eminence status. NIRF ranks on data filed by the university each year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	2023	A++
Institution of Eminence	2026	Recognised status

MAHE MA Sociology Course Structure

Year 1 covers social theory, research method and Indian society. Year 2 moves to electives, field work and the dissertation. You should pick it if reading, writing and field research suit you.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Sociological theory, Indian society and research method
Year 2	Electives, field work, dissertation and seminars

MAHE MA Sociology Hostel and Campus

The hostel and mess estimate is INR 2.97 Lakhs for two years. A standard double non-AC room with mess was listed at INR 1.49 Lakhs a year in the 2026 hostel fee file. You apply through the MAHE hostel portal after admission.

Item	Detail
Room and mess	INR 1.49 Lakhs a year, standard double non-AC option
Two-year hostel estimate	INR 2.97 Lakhs
Portal	MAHE hostel portal after admission
Campus	Manipal campus in Karnataka

Should you pick MA Sociology at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who like reading, field work and social research.

Pick it if:

You have a Bachelor's degree: 50% makes you eligible, but the Personal Interview decides the offer, so prepare your reading list.

You want research or policy work: Manipal has health and social science schools, so field topics are easier to find.

Your family wants a lower fee: INR 2.06 Lakhs without hostel is lower than many private PG courses.

You want a pay check: NIRF PG data shows INR 12.7 LPA median pay, but it is university level data.

Skip it if:

You need a fixed campus job: course level average pay is not published, so ask MISHA about recent sociology outcomes.

You want a metro market: Manipal is a student town, so outside projects need planning before semester breaks.

You depend on scholarship money: the Achiever waiver starts in year 2 and needs top 5% first-year CGPA.

You dislike interviews: the Personal Interview is part of selection, so marks alone do not finish admission.

Counsellor's advice

If you want sociology research with a controlled fee, take it after you clear PI. If you need course level placement proof, ask MISHA before paying.

MA Sociology Eligibility▾

Degree needed: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Marks needed: 50% aggregate or an equal grade in the qualifying degree.

Selection step: Personal Interview after the MAHE and MISHA forms.

Final result: If your final marks are pending, ask the Admission Cell before fee payment.

MA Sociology Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE application form and pay the form fee.

Submit MISHA form: Send the school form after the main application is complete.

Attend PI: PI means Personal Interview, the selection round for this course.

Accept offer: Pay the first fee after the provisional admission offer.

Report on campus: Bring degree marksheets and identity papers for document check.

MA Sociology 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 form opens

Expected in the same month as the 2026 cycle.

Tentative

27 Jul 2027

MAHE application, last date to apply

Last date to apply is estimated from the 2026 admission calendar.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MISHA admission form review

Submit the school form after the main application.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Personal Interview

The interview checks your fit for sociology and research work.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and PI result

Check the result before paying the first fee.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Provisional admission offer

MAHE sends the offer after PI and document review.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the given date.

Tentative

3 Aug 2027

Document check and reporting

Bring degree marksheets and identity papers.

Tentative

4 Aug 2027

Classes start

The academic year is expected to start after orientation.

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Sociology Fees 2027

▾

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 75,000 a year

INR 1.50 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 28,000 a year

INR 56,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.49 Lakhs a year

INR 2.97 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 2.06 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5.03 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 3,473

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

617%

median PG pay INR 12.7 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,481

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

252%

median PG pay INR 12.7 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you MA Sociology at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and PI status. The cutoff ranges use the published degree marks rule.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Sociology Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Sociology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

ChristUoHMysoreTISS

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal, Karnataka

Compared with

Christ University

Bengaluru

Compared with

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Compared with

University of Mysore

Mysuru

Compared with

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Mumbai

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 2.06 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 2.10 Lakhs

INR 4,000 more

INR 20,000

INR 1.86 Lakhs less

INR 30,000

INR 1.76 Lakhs less

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 86,000 less

Median payNIRF PG 2-year

INR 12.7 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 6.2 LPA less, latest PG data

INR 6 LPA

INR 6.7 LPA less, latest PG data

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 8.2 LPA less, latest PG data

INR 10 LPA

INR 2.7 LPA less, latest PG data

Placement rateNIRF PG 2-year

60%

NIRF PG 2-year

80%

20 points higher, latest PG data

50%

10 points lower, latest PG data

40%

20 points lower, latest PG data

75%

15 points higher, latest PG data

Minimum marksBachelor's degree

50%

Admission 2026

50%

Same

55%

5 points higher

45%

5 points lower

50%

Same

NIRF rankUniversity ranking

University, 2025

#67

64 places lower

#17

14 places lower

#44

41 places lower

#98

95 places lower

In short

Christ is in Bengaluru and has a bigger city market, but MAHE ranks higher and has similar fees. If city internships matter most, compare Christ closely; if campus research matters, keep MAHE above it.

In short

University of Hyderabad costs much less and ranks well, but its entry route is tougher. If you clear both routes, compare the research fit before you decide.

In short

University of Mysore is cheaper and has an easier marks gate. MAHE is stronger on NIRF rank and PG pay data, so choose MAHE if the fee is manageable.

In short

TISS has a stronger social science name and lower fee. MAHE has the stronger university rank, so pick by course fit and interview result.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Sociology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Sociology at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want sociology with a private university campus and can use MAHE's wider schools. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs and the NIRF PG two-year median pay is INR 12.7 LPA. Before you decide, check the EMI and hostel toggle in the fee block.

Should I take this course if I want research or policy work?▾

Yes, this course fits that goal better than a quick job goal. The two-year structure gives you theory, research method, field work and a dissertation. MAHE also has health and social science schools in Manipal. Ask MISHA about current faculty topics before you pay the first fee.

What jobs can MA Sociology at MAHE lead to?▾

It can lead to research, policy, development, university and social sector roles. The page prints INR 12.7 LPA as NIRF PG two-year median pay, not as course-level pay. Treat that number as a broad university signal. Ask the department for recent sociology alumni roles before you join.

Who should skip MA Sociology at MAHE?▾

Skip it if you need a fixed campus job list before admission. The course-level average pay and recruiters are not published, while the full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs. If placement proof matters more than the subject, ask MISHA for recent outcomes before paying.

Is this course right if I want campus placement?▾

It depends on how much proof you need. NIRF PG two-year data shows 60% placement and INR 12.7 LPA median pay for the wider PG group. That is useful, but it is not the sociology course report. Ask for the latest course outcomes before you decide.

Should I join if I have just 50% in my degree?▾

You are eligible at 50% aggregate, but eligibility is not the final offer. The Personal Interview decides selection after the MAHE and MISHA forms. Prepare your sociology reading list, final-year project and reason for choosing the course. Use the checker above to see where you stand.

Is Manipal the right city for this course?▾

Yes, if you want a quieter student town and planned field work. Manipal is not a metro job market, but MAHE has a large campus with many schools. That helps for social research topics. If you need daily city internships, ask the department how field work is arranged.

Should I wait one year before applying?▾

Wait only if you need time to improve your degree marks or build a better interview profile. The marks gate is 50%, and the fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs without hostel. If you already clear the marks rule and like the subject, apply now and prepare for PI.

How do I get admission to MA Sociology at MAHE?▾

Apply online on the MAHE portal, then submit the MISHA admission form. The school calls eligible students for a Personal Interview and sends a provisional admission offer after selection. You then pay the first fee and report with degree marksheets and identity papers.

What is the full fee for MA Sociology at MAHE?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.03 Lakhs. The fee block above shows the yearly tuition, other fee, caution deposit and hostel estimate separately. Use the toggle there before you plan a loan.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, but the main MAHE waivers are narrow. The Achiever scholarship gives a 20% tuition fee waiver in year 2 for the top 5% by first-year CGPA. Konkani speaking students and children of MAHE alumni can get 10% waivers if they meet the rules. Use the scholarship calculator above.

Can I stay in a MAHE hostel for this course?▾

Yes, but hostel rooms depend on availability and the hostel portal. The estimate used here is INR 1.49 Lakhs a year for a standard double non-AC room with mess, or INR 2.97 Lakhs for two years. Check the portal after admission before you count this cost as final.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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.

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

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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