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 MBA Marketing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MBA Marketing programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 19.96 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 19.96 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 13.72 LPA

Class of 2025, this course

Cutoff

CAT percentile, Final list 2025

Placement rate

100%

Class of 2025 batch 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 score get you in?Closing scores 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 MBA Marketing

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time MBA Marketing with 60 seats through CAT or XAT. The course is taught on campus over two yearly fee parts, with core marketing courses from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #68 in India Today Management ranking 2021 and #58 in NIRF Management 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 19.96 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 22.93 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a call through CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT scores and the TAPMI GD, WAT and PI process. The shortlist is profile based and the final list uses test score, academics, GD, WAT and PI. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 13.72 LPA and 100% of the batch was placed.

MAHE MBA Marketing Fees

The full course costs INR 19.96 Lakhs without hostel and INR 22.93 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 14.70 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts. The other fees is also paid in two yearly parts. 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 14.70 Lakhs	INR 7.35 Lakhs a year, 2 yearly parts
Other fees	INR 4.86 Lakhs	One time
Caution deposit	INR 40,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.97 Lakhs	INR 1.485 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 19.96 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 22.93 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE MBA Marketing Admission Dates

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

Event	Date	Status
TAPMI application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
CAT or XAT exam score	Jan 2027	Tentative
Shortlist for GD, WAT and PI	Feb 2027	Tentative
GD, WAT and PI	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
Program fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE MBA Marketing Eligibility

You need graduation with any discipline and 60% marks. You also need a valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
graduation subjects	any discipline
graduation marks	60% for all categories
Exam	valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE MBA Marketing Admission Process

TAPMI allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Take CAT or XAT	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Attend selection on TAPMI	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the program fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE MBA Marketing Cutoff

The profile round used a 60% graduation rule and valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT scores. TAPMI does not publish a fixed closing score for MBA Marketing, so the score ranges here are guide ranges, not a guarantee.

Category	Closing score, General	Round and year
General	85	Final list, 2025
OBC-NCL	80	Final list, 2025
SC	75	Final list, 2025
ST	70	Final list, 2025
EWS	82	Final list, 2025

MAHE MBA Marketing Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 100% of its batch at an average of INR 13.72 LPA. The median is INR 13.55 LPA and the highest offer was INR 19.59 LPA. Marketing, sales and consulting firms hire this course on campus in the final year.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 13.72 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 13.55 LPA
Highest offer	INR 19.59 LPA
Batch placed	100%
Recruiters	Marketing, sales and consulting firms, on campus

MAHE MBA Marketing Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE MBA Marketing Ranking

The college stands #68 in India Today Management ranking and #58 in NIRF Management, with NAAC A++. These ranks show the management school against other B-schools. The grade shows the wider university review.

Ranking body	Year	Score or grade
India Today Management ranking	2021	#68
NIRF Management	2025	#58
NAAC	2024	A++

MAHE MBA Marketing Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with core marketing courses from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Marketing, finance, operations, analytics and communication basics
Year 2	Brand, sales, digital marketing and consumer behaviour electives
Internship	Summer internship and final placement preparation
Projects	Live projects, case work and final project

MAHE MBA Marketing Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a student town

Should you pick MBA Marketing at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a student town for two years.

Pick it if:

You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the General list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's score range: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want internships in a big city: this is a student town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the TAPMI choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are General and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

MBA Marketing Eligibility▾

graduation marks: 75% in any discipline. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A valid CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score. The best score is used for the shortlist.

General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.

MBA Marketing Admission Process▾

Take CAT or XAT: Use CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT. TAPMI uses the best valid score.

Apply to TAPMI: TAPMI shortlists students and then calls them for GD, WAT and PI.

Attend selection: Attend GD, WAT and PI. The final list uses score, profile and interview marks.

Pay the program fee: Pay by the offer deadline or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check when you report.

MBA Marketing 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

TAPMI application

Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT or XAT exam score

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Shortlist for GD, WAT and PI

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

GD, WAT and PI

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Six lists are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Program fee payment

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: TAPMI 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA Marketing 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 7.35 Lakhs a year

INR 14.70 Lakhs

Other fees

Per year × 2, INR 2.43 Lakhs a year

INR 4.86 Lakhs

Caution deposit

One time, returned when you leave

INR 40,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.485 Lakhs a year

INR 2.97 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 19.96 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 22.93 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 33,654

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

69%

average first-year pay INR 13.72 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 38,662

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

60%

average first-year pay INR 13.72 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you MBA Marketing at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published TAPMI score ranges.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA Marketing Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA Marketing 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.

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Goa Institute of Management

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Great Lakes Institute of Management

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XIME Bangalore

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 19.96 Lakhs

tuition + other fees

INR 22.32 Lakhs

INR 2.36 Lakhs more

INR 20.40 Lakhs

INR 44,000 more

INR 16.95 Lakhs

INR 3.01 Lakhs less

INR 21.50 Lakhs

INR 1.54 Lakhs more

INR 12.90 Lakhs

INR 7.06 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch

INR 13.72 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 12.28 LPA

INR 1.44 LPA less

INR 14.81 LPA

INR 1.09 LPA more

INR 13.40 LPA

INR 0.32 LPA less

INR 15.10 LPA

INR 1.38 LPA more

INR 10.75 LPA

INR 2.97 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

100%

Class of 2025

98%

2 points lower

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

95%

5 points lower

94%

6 points lower

Closing scoreCAT percentile, General

Final list, 2025

1 fewer

5 more

5 fewer

Same score

10 fewer

Seatsthis course

CAT or XAT

600

540 more

300

240 more

180

120 more

420

360 more

180

120 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

69%

on INR 13.72 LPA

55%

14 points lower

73%

4 points higher

79%

10 points higher

70%

1 point higher

83%

14 points higher

In short

KJ Somaiya has a larger batch and costs more, while MAHE pays more on average. If both call you, pick by city fit; if fees worry you, compare loan EMIs before you decide.

In short

GIM Goa asks for a higher score and pays a little more, but the fee is also higher. If your score clears both, choose the place where you want to build your network.

In short

IFMR costs less and has a higher ROI, but MAHE pays a little more and has a smaller batch. If you want marketing at MAHE, keep IFMR as the safer money choice.

In short

Great Lakes pays more and has a larger batch, but its fee is higher too. If MAHE gives you marketing and you want a smaller class, take this seat.

In short

XIME costs much less and has a higher ROI, but MAHE pays more on average. If you can pay MAHE's fee, take MAHE for marketing; otherwise keep XIME as backup.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education MBA Marketing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA Marketing at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 19.96 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 13.72 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my score is just above the score range?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 85 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get marketing and sales jobs with marketing, sales and consulting firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 13.72 LPA, the median was INR 13.55 LPA and 100% of the batch was placed. If you want a finance or analytics job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a student town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. TAPMI does not publish a fixed closing score, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 100% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 13.55 LPA is lower than the average of INR 13.72 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course better than MBA Finance at this college for me?▾

Pick MBA Marketing if you want a software job and MBA Finance if you want a finance or analytics job. MBA Marketing points a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its score range is the tougher of the two. If you get MBA Finance now and want MBA Marketing, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the CAT or XAT exam and fill this college in your TAPMI choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days TAPMI gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 19.96 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 22.93 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee year by year, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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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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