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MAHE Manipal MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
UDUPI, ManipalDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1953NAAC Grade A++ 3.6
MAHE Manipal Latest Updates and News
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15 Oct, 2026 MAHE Manipal MBA Admission 2027-29 begins. Apply by Dec 31, 2026 @tapmi.edu.in. Check details.
12 Oct, 2026 MET 2027 registrations are expected to begin soon @manipal.edu. Read News.
20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MBA programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 19.96 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 19.70 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 14.08 LPA
Batch 2024-26, five specialisations
Cutoff range
85 to 90 percentile
CAT or XAT floor for freshers, by programme
Placement rate
100%
of students who sat placements
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Specialisations at a glanceEvery specialisation with its fee, rating and pay
03Which specialisation should you pick?Who each one suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the offer letter
06Admission DatesThe next cycle's expected calendar
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Which specialisations will your score get you?What each exam opens, by your percentile range
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10PlacementsWhat this degree paid and how much of it was placed
11How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
12FAQsStraight answers to what students ask before they decide
About MAHE MBA
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) teaches its full-time, two-year MBA at T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), its business school in Manipal. Collegedunia lists six MBA specialisations here; five are taught in Manipal and Technology Management at the Bengaluru campus. The full fee without hostel is INR 19.70 Lakhs, the same for every specialisation except Banking and Finance, which adds INR 70,000 for bank training. You get in with a CAT, XAT or GMAT score, or NMAT for the sectoral programmes, followed by a WAT and an interview. MBA Core shortlists freshers above 90 percentile. The 2024-26 batch placed every student who sat placements, and the 504 placed students averaged INR 14.08 LPA. TAPMI holds AACSB and AMBA accreditation.
MAHE MBA at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of MBA Specialisations | 6 |
| Admission Through | CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT, then a WAT and interview |
| Minimum Eligibility | Graduation with 60% marks |
| Total Fees | INR 19.70 Lakhs |
| Scholarship Available | Up to 100% of the tuition fee, on merit |
| Average Package 2026 | INR 14.08 LPA |
| Highest Package 2026 | INR 32.02 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2026 | 100% |
| NIRF Management Rank | #39 in 2025 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ |
MAHE MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 23.15 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 19.70 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 19.50 Lakhs of that, paid INR 9.75 Lakhs a year. You also pay a one-time alumni fee of INR 20,000 and a caution deposit of INR 40,000 that comes back when you leave. Banking and Finance students pay INR 70,000 more for training at SBI and BSE.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 19.50 Lakhs | INR 9.75 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Alumni lifetime membership fee | INR 20,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 40,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room | INR 3.45 Lakhs | INR 1.65 Lakhs in year 1, INR 1.80 Lakhs in year 2 |
| Bank training, Banking and Finance only | INR 70,000 | One time |
| Total, no hostel | INR 19.70 Lakhs | Tuition + alumni fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 23.15 Lakhs | Everything above except the deposit and the bank training |
MAHE MBA Admission Dates
The form for the 2027-29 batch is expected to open in Oct 2026, and classes are expected to start in Jun 2027. In the last cycle the form closed on 27 Jan 2026 and the first selection list was due on 10 Apr 2026. Every date below stays an estimate until TAPMI puts out the new calendar.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TAPMI application opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| CAT exam | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| XAT exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| TAPMI application closes | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Shortlist for the WAT and interview | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| WAT and interview selection rounds | Feb 2027 to Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| First selection list, round 1 of offers | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start with the induction | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE MBA Eligibility
You need a degree of at least three years with 60% marks, and a valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score. MBA Core shortlists freshers above 90 percentile and students with 12 to 23 months of work above 80. Final-year students can apply, but the seat is cancelled if the final marks fall below 60%.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation | A three-year degree with 60% marks or the same CGPA |
| Exam, MBA Core | CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| Exam, other five | CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT |
| MBA Core floor | Above 90 percentile with less than a year of work |
| Technology Management floor | Above 85 percentile with less than a year of work |
MAHE MBA Admission Process
Your final score is 35% entrance exam, 15% past marks, 45% WAT and interview and 5% diversity and activities. You apply once online, TAPMI shortlists you on your best score and profile, and you sit the WAT and interview in one of seven cities. Each programme keeps its own shortlist and merit list, so you can apply to more than one.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Pick up to seven programmes on one form; the fee starts at INR 2,000 |
| Get shortlisted | TAPMI reads your best CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score and your profile |
| Sit the WAT and interview | Held in February and March in seven cities |
| Final score | Exam 35%, past marks 15%, WAT and interview 45%, profile 5% |
| Take the offer | Pay the first-year fee by the date in your offer letter |
MAHE MBA Branches and Pay
Marketing had the highest average pay in 2026 at INR 14.42 LPA, and HR Management the lowest at INR 12.38 LPA. MBA Core is the biggest batch, with 353 students. The report gives no figures for Technology Management, whose first batch finishes in 2027. Every specialisation name below opens its own course page.
| Specialisation | Batch size | Average pay | Highest offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 353 | INR 14.35 LPA | INR 32.02 LPA |
| Banking and Finance | 56 | INR 13.49 LPA | INR 24.00 LPA |
| International Business | 24 | INR 13.57 LPA | INR 19.28 LPA |
| HR Management | 44 | INR 12.38 LPA | INR 16.50 LPA |
| Marketing | 52 | INR 14.42 LPA | INR 26.45 LPA |
| Technology Management | Not published | Not published | Not published |
MAHE MBA Cutoff
MBA Core shortlists freshers above 90 percentile in CAT or XAT, and Technology Management above 85. The four sectoral programmes publish no floor. With two years of work or more, TAPMI shortlists you on your profile, not on a fixed floor.
| Programme | Exams | Published floor |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Core (General) | CAT, XAT or GMAT | Above 90 percentile, or above 80 with 12 to 23 months of work |
| Technology Management | CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT | Above 85 percentile with less than a year of work |
| Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing | CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT | Not published |
MAHE MBA Placements
The 504 placed students of the 2024-26 batch averaged INR 14.08 LPA, and 100% of those who sat placements got an offer. The highest offer was INR 32.02 LPA, in MBA Core. BFSI firms made 34% of the MBA Core offers. Of the 529 students in the batch, 25 chose to stay out of placements.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay, five programmes | INR 14.08 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 32.02 LPA |
| Students placed | 504 of the 504 who sat placements |
| Batch size | 529 |
| Pre-placement offers, MBA Core | 71 |
| Companies, MBA Core | 88 |
MAHE MBA Scholarships
The Scholarship for Excellence waives 100% of the tuition fee, INR 19.50 Lakhs, and the Scholarship for Achievers waives 20%, INR 3.90 Lakhs. TAPMI gives 33 Excellence awards at Manipal, 24 of them in MBA Core. Both need a CGPA of 7.5 to continue in Year 2.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship for Excellence | 95 percentile, or 90 with two years of work or a CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA | 100% of the tuition fee |
| Scholarship for Achievers | Top 5% of each programme after Year 1 | 20% of the tuition fee |
| Future Innovators Scholarship | Technology Management batches of 2025-27 and 2026-28 | 10% of the tuition fee |
MAHE MBA Ranking
NIRF placed TAPMI #39 in management in 2025, and MAHE #3 among universities. NAAC gives MAHE an A++ grade, and TAPMI holds AACSB and AMBA accreditation.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, Management (TAPMI) | 2025 | #39 |
| NIRF, University (MAHE) | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC (MAHE) | Current | A++ |
| AACSB and AMBA (TAPMI) | Current | Accredited |
MAHE MBA specialisations
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
2 Years · Full Time · 6 courses
Total fees
INR 19.70 Lakhs to INR 20.40 Lakhs
Banking and Finance adds bank training
3.911 reviews1.5K views last year
Average pay
INR 14.08 LPA, five specialisations
Eligibility
Graduation with 60% marks
Entrance exams
CAT, XAT or GMAT; NMAT for the sectoral programmes
Selection
WAT and interview, 45% of the final score
Taught at
TAPMI, the business school of MAHE
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Total fees
Average pay
INR 14.35 LPA
Exams accepted
CAT, XAT or GMAT
INR 20.40 Lakhs
Total fees
Average pay
INR 13.49 LPA
Exams accepted
CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Total fees
Average pay
INR 13.57 LPA
Exams accepted
CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Total fees
Average pay
INR 12.38 LPA
Exams accepted
CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Total fees
Average pay
INR 14.42 LPA
Exams accepted
CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT
INR 19.70 Lakhs
Total fees
Average pay
Not published
Exams accepted
CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT
Which MBA specialisation should you pick at MAHE?
Specialisation
MBA Core, the general MBA (General)
Batch of 353 in 2024-26. INR 14.35 LPA average pay, and all 341 students who sat placements got offers.
Pick it if:
You want the widest choice of companies: 88 companies hired from this programme in 2026, and BFSI firms made 34% of the offers.
Your CAT or XAT percentile is 90 or more: that is the floor for freshers, and the WAT and interview decide 45% of your final score.
You want the best chance of a full fee waiver: 24 of the 33 Excellence scholarships at Manipal go to this programme.
Skip it if:
You have less than a year of work and a percentile below 90: this programme will not shortlist you, but the sectoral programmes also take NMAT.
You want a small class: this is the biggest programme, with 353 students in the 2024-26 batch.
Banking and Financial Services (Banking and Finance)
Batch of 56 in 2024-26. INR 13.49 LPA average pay, and all 53 students who sat placements got offers.
Pick it if:
You want a bank or finance job: 29 companies hired this batch in 2026 for credit, risk and relationship manager jobs.
You want training outside the classroom: BKFS students train at SBI and BSE, which costs INR 70,000 on top of the tuition fee.
Skip it if:
You want the highest average pay: Marketing averaged INR 14.42 LPA in 2026, about INR 0.93 LPA more than this programme.
You want the lowest total fee: the training cost makes this programme INR 70,000 costlier than every other specialisation here.
International Business
Batch of 24 in 2024-26. INR 13.57 LPA average pay, and all 24 students got offers.
Pick it if:
You want export, trade or global sales jobs: all 24 students who sat placements in 2026 got offers, at an average of INR 13.57 LPA.
You want a small batch: it had 24 students in 2024-26, the smallest MBA batch at TAPMI Manipal.
Skip it if:
You want a big top offer: the highest offer here was INR 19.28 LPA in 2026, against INR 32.02 LPA in MBA Core.
You want many companies to choose from: 19 companies hired from this programme in 2026, far fewer than the 88 for MBA Core.
Human Resource Management (HR Management)
Batch of 44 in 2024-26. INR 12.38 LPA average pay, and all 38 students who sat placements got offers.
Pick it if:
You want an HR job: 14 companies hired this batch in 2026 for HR and talent jobs, and all 38 students who sat placements got offers.
You have work experience: experienced HRM students averaged INR 13.06 LPA in 2026, against INR 11.79 LPA for freshers.
Skip it if:
You want the highest pay in the MBA: this programme averaged INR 12.38 LPA in 2026, the lowest of the five reported programmes.
You want a very high top offer: the highest HRM offer in 2026 was INR 16.50 LPA, lower than every other reported programme.
Marketing
Batch of 52 in 2024-26. INR 14.42 LPA average pay, and all 48 students who sat placements got offers.
Pick it if:
You want sales, brand or account jobs: this programme averaged INR 14.42 LPA in 2026, the highest average of the five reported programmes.
You want a strong top offer: the highest Marketing offer in 2026 was INR 26.45 LPA.
Skip it if:
You do not want a sales job first: most job titles in the 2026 report are sales, account and business development jobs.
You want many companies to choose from: 35 companies hired from this programme in 2026, against 88 for MBA Core.
Technology Management
Taught at the Bengaluru campus. Its first batch finishes in 2027, so no placement figures yet.
Pick it if:
You want to work in IT companies: this programme is taught at the TAPMI Bengaluru campus, with live projects in IT companies.
You have two years or more of work: TAPMI prefers that here, and applicants with less than a year of work need above 85 percentile.
Skip it if:
You want to study in Manipal: this programme is taught only at the Bengaluru campus, not in Manipal.
You want placement figures before you decide: the 2026 placement report gives no figures for this programme.
Counsellor's advice
If your percentile is 90 or more, apply to MBA Core and one sectoral programme. If it is below 90, apply to the sectoral programmes with NMAT as well. Each programme has its own shortlist, so one rejection does not block the others.
MBA Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: A degree of at least three years with 60% marks or the same CGPA.
Final-year students: You can apply, but the seat is cancelled if your final marks fall below 60%.
Entrance exam: CAT, XAT or GMAT for MBA Core. NMAT also works for the other five specialisations.
Same rule, every specialisation: The 60% graduation rule is the same for all six; only the exam floor differs.
MBA Core floor: Above 90 percentile with less than a year of work, or above 80 with 12 to 23 months.
MBA Admission Process▾
Apply online: One form covers up to seven programmes. The fee is INR 2,000 for one programme.
Get shortlisted: TAPMI reads your best CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score and your profile.
Sit the WAT and interview: Held in seven cities in February and March. They carry 45% of the final score.
Final score: Exam 35%, Class 10, 12 and graduation marks 15%, WAT and interview 45%, profile 5%.
Take the offer: The first list comes in April. Pay the first-year fee by the date in your offer letter.
MBA Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every specialisation.
Tentative
Oct 2026
TAPMI application opens
Last cycle the form opened on 15 Oct 2025.
Tentative
Nov 2026
CAT exam
CAT is held once a year, in November.
Tentative
Jan 2027
XAT exam
Expected in early January, as in the last cycle.
Tentative
Jan 2027
TAPMI application closes
Last cycle the form closed on 27 Jan 2026.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Shortlist for the WAT and interview
TAPMI sends it by email to the students it shortlists.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Mar 2027
WAT and interview selection rounds
Held in seven cities, Manipal included.
Tentative
Apr 2027
First selection list, round 1 of offers
Last cycle this list was due on 10 Apr 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
First-year fee payment
Pay by the date in your offer letter to keep the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and your score card.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start with the induction
Last cycle the induction was held on 22 Jun 2026.
Source: TAPMI admissions page, 2026-28 cycle.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA Fees
▾
This is the full 2-year cost. Banking and Finance adds INR 70,000 for bank training.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 9.75 Lakhs a year
INR 19.50 Lakhs
Alumni lifetime membership fee
One time, in year 1
INR 20,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 40,000
Add hostel room
Hostel room
Full course, INR 1.65 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 1.80 Lakhs in year 2
INR 3.45 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 33,216
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
71%
average first-year pay INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 39,032
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
61%
average first-year pay INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Source: TAPMI fee notice for the 2026-28 batch.
Which MBA specialisations will your score get you at MAHE?
Pick your exam and percentile range. The floor changes with the exam.
Your exam
Your CAT percentile
Your XAT percentile
Your NMAT percentile
CAT · percentile 90 or more · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Yes, you are in: General, Technology Management. Your score clears both published floors; the WAT and interview decide the seat.
CAT · percentile 85 to 89.99 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Yes, you are in: Technology Management. It needs above 85 percentile with less than a year of work.
Almost there: General. MBA Core needs above 90 with under a year of work, or above 80 with 12 to 23 months.
CAT · percentile 80 to 84.99 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Almost there: General. Only with 12 to 23 months of work; freshers need above 90.
Not this year: Technology Management. Freshers need above 85; with a year of work or more TAPMI reads your profile.
CAT · percentile below 80 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Not this year: General, Technology Management. Below both floors; with two years of work or more MBA Core shortlists on your profile.
XAT · percentile 90 or more · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Yes, you are in: General, Technology Management. Your score clears both published floors; the WAT and interview decide the seat.
XAT · percentile 85 to 89.99 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Yes, you are in: Technology Management. It needs above 85 percentile with less than a year of work.
Almost there: General. MBA Core needs above 90 with under a year of work, or above 80 with 12 to 23 months.
XAT · percentile 80 to 84.99 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Almost there: General. Only with 12 to 23 months of work; freshers need above 90.
Not this year: Technology Management. Freshers need above 85; with a year of work or more TAPMI reads your profile.
XAT · percentile below 80 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Not this year: General, Technology Management. Below both floors; with two years of work or more MBA Core shortlists on your profile.
NMAT · percentile 90 or more · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Yes, you are in: Technology Management. NMAT counts for it, and your score clears its floor.
Not this route: General. MBA Core does not take NMAT; use CAT, XAT or GMAT.
NMAT · percentile 85 to 89.99 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Yes, you are in: Technology Management. NMAT counts for it, and your score clears its floor.
Not this route: General. MBA Core does not take NMAT; use CAT, XAT or GMAT.
NMAT · percentile 80 to 84.99 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Not this route: General, Technology Management. MBA Core does not take NMAT, and Technology Management needs above 85 for freshers.
NMAT · percentile below 80 · no floor published for Banking and Finance, International Business, HR Management, Marketing
Not this route: General, Technology Management. MBA Core does not take NMAT, and Technology Management needs above 85 for freshers.
EDITOR'S NOTE
TAPMI publishes the lowest percentile it shortlists from, not the score of the last student admitted. The WAT and interview carry 45% of the final score, so a high percentile alone does not decide the seat. Ask the admissions office about the four sectoral programmes, which publish no floor.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see which TAPMI scholarship you can claim.
Your CAT or XAT percentile
Work or qualification
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies for it.
Scholarship for Excellence
INR 19.50 Lakhs
TAPMI, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships
Covers the whole tuition fee; Year 2 needs a CGPA of 7.5.
Who qualifies: 95 percentile or more, or 90 with 2 years of work or a CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMAApply within 1 week of classes
Not eligible on your answersScholarship for Achievers
INR 3.90 Lakhs
TAPMI, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships
Decided on your Year 1 grades, not on these answers.
Who qualifies: top 5% of your programme after Year 1, CGPA 7.5 or moreNo form, given in Year 2
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask TAPMI about education loans from its partner banks.
MAHE MBA Placements
Figures for this degree only, not the whole university.
Batch 2024-26, the MBA batch placed in 2026, five specialisations reported.
Average pay
INR 14.08 LPA
Highest offer
INR 32.02 LPA
Students placed
504
Batch placed
100%
Specialisation
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Average pay
INR 14.35 LPA
Highest offer
INR 32.02 LPA
Placed
341 of 341 who sat
Companies
88
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Banking and Finance)
Average pay
INR 13.49 LPA
Highest offer
INR 24.00 LPA
Placed
53 of 53 who sat
Companies
29
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (International Business)
Average pay
INR 13.57 LPA
Highest offer
INR 19.28 LPA
Placed
24 of 24 who sat
Companies
19
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Human Resource Management)
Average pay
INR 12.38 LPA
Highest offer
INR 16.50 LPA
Placed
38 of 38 who sat
Companies
14
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Marketing)
Average pay
INR 14.42 LPA
Highest offer
INR 26.45 LPA
Placed
48 of 48 who sat
Companies
35
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Technology Management)
Average pay
Not published
Highest offer
Not published
Placed
Not published
Companies
Not published
Source: TAPMI Placement Report 2026.
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Highest offerlatest reported batch
INR 32.02 LPA
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INR 32.80 LPA
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In short
XIM University pays more on average, but its flagship MBA costs INR 8.70 Lakhs more. If you get both offers and the fee is not a worry, XIM University is the stronger pick on pay.
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Nirma University costs INR 5.03 Lakhs less, but its batch averaged INR 2.82 LPA less. If your family cannot stretch past INR 15 Lakhs, keep Nirma University as the seat you hold.
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Amrita ranks higher in NIRF and costs about half, but its average pay is INR 5.74 LPA lower. If pay after the MBA matters most, put MAHE above it.
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Christ University costs INR 8.02 Lakhs less and averaged INR 4.08 LPA less. If both offer you a seat, take MAHE when you can pay the fee, and Christ University when you cannot.
FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MBA at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who sit placements. The full fee is INR 19.70 Lakhs without hostel, and the 2024-26 batch averaged INR 14.08 LPA with 100% of those who sat placed. At that pay, the fee is a little over one year of salary. If you take a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block above first.
Which specialisation should I pick if I get more than one offer?▾
Pick the job you want first, then look at pay. Marketing averaged INR 14.42 LPA and MBA Core INR 14.35 LPA in 2026, while HR Management averaged INR 12.38 LPA. MBA Core had 88 companies against 35 for Marketing. Read the specialisation block above before you pay the fee.
Should I take MBA Core or a sectoral programme?▾
Take MBA Core if you are not sure which job you want. It had the most companies in 2026 and the highest offer, INR 32.02 LPA. Take Banking and Finance, HR Management, Marketing or International Business only if you want that field. Each programme has its own shortlist, so you can apply to both.
Who should skip MBA at MAHE?▾
Skip it if your CAT or XAT percentile is below 80 and you have less than a year of work, because MBA Core will not shortlist you. Also skip Technology Management if you want to study in Manipal, since it is taught in Bengaluru. If neither applies, try the score checker above.
Will I get a job after MBA here?▾
Very likely, if you sit placements. Every one of the 504 students who sat placements in the 2024-26 batch got an offer, and 25 of the 529 students chose to stay out. MBA Core offers came mostly from BFSI, consulting and IT firms, so pick your electives with that in mind.
Should I apply if my CAT percentile is just above 90?▾
Yes, but do not count on the score alone. 90 is the floor for MBA Core freshers, and the WAT and interview carry 45% of the final score while the exam carries 35%. Prepare well for the interview, and apply to one sectoral programme as well.
Is Banking and Finance worth the extra INR 70,000?▾
Only if you want a bank or finance job. The extra INR 70,000 pays for training at SBI and BSE. The programme averaged INR 13.49 LPA in 2026, a little lower than MBA Core. If you are unsure about finance, MBA Core also sends many students to banks, since BFSI firms made 34% of its offers.
Should I wait a year to get work experience first?▾
Wait only if your percentile is between 80 and 90. With 12 to 23 months of work, MBA Core takes you from above 80 percentile instead of above 90. Experienced MBA Core students averaged INR 14.30 LPA, close to the INR 14.43 LPA of freshers, so work alone does not raise your pay much.
How do I get admission to MBA at MAHE?▾
Write CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT, then fill the TAPMI form online. TAPMI shortlists you on your best score and your profile, and you sit a WAT and interview in February or March. The first selection list comes in April. Pay the first-year fee by the date in your offer letter.
Is the fee the same for every specialisation?▾
Almost. The fee without hostel is INR 19.70 Lakhs for every specialisation. Banking and Finance adds INR 70,000 for bank training, so it costs INR 20.40 Lakhs. The hostel room adds INR 3.45 Lakhs for two years. Check the fee block above before you compare colleges.
Can I get a full scholarship?▾
Yes, if you meet the Excellence rule. You need 95 percentile, or 90 with two years of work or a CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA. TAPMI gives 33 such awards at Manipal, 24 of them in MBA Core. Apply within one week of classes starting, with your score card and work letters.
Is the hostel compulsory?▾
Yes. The MBA is a full-time residential programme, so plan for the hostel room at INR 3.45 Lakhs for two years. Food is pay and eat, which adds a monthly cost on top. Turn on the hostel switch in the fee block above to see the full total.
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