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 M.Ch Neuro Surgery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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23 Sep, 2026 NEET SS 2026 exam dates out. The exam will be conducted on Dec 11-12, 2026. Read news!

20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Ch Neuro Surgery programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 74.52 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 72.69 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 16.78 LPA

NIRF PG 3-year median

Cutoff

5164

NEET SS General, 2024

Placement rate

NIRF PG 3-year placed

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01AboutCourse facts, fee, dates, seats and hospital training 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and advice 03EligibilityThe degree and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from NEET SS to reporting 05Admission DatesThe full admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your rank get you in?Closing rank ranges for this course 08ScholarshipsWaivers you can check before fee payment 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 MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery

MAHE offers a three-year, full-time M.Ch Neuro Surgery course through NEET SS and MCC counselling. The course is taught on the medical campus with training at Kasturba Hospital, which has 2032 beds. NIRF ranked MAHE's medical college #10 in 2025, and the university holds NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs. The full cost with hostel and living is INR 81.69 Lakhs. MCC listed 4 All India seats for this course. The last clean closing rank used here is 5164 from 2024. The NIRF PG 3-year median pay is INR 16.78 LPA, and 7% were placed in the latest NIRF file.

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Fees

The total with hostel and living is INR 81.69 Lakhs, while the total without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 45.12 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in three yearly parts. The refundable deposit is separate in the fee notice. Hostel and living cost are shown only when you turn on the fee toggle.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 45.12 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 15.04 Lakhs a year
Other fee	INR 27.57 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 9.19 Lakhs a year
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and living	INR 9 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 3 Lakhs a year
Total, no hostel	INR 72.69 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 81.69 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Admission Dates

The next date that matters is the NEET SS exam on 11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026. The 2027 counselling calendar is not out yet, so every later row is an estimate. Keep the rank card, allotment letter and fee receipt ready before reporting.

Event	Date	Status
NEET SS application form, last date to apply	Oct 2026 to Nov 2026	Tentative
NEET SS exam	11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026	Tentative
NEET SS result and rank	Jan 2027	Tentative
MCC registration and choice filling	Mar 2027	Tentative
Round 1 allotment	Apr 2027	Tentative
Seat fee and reporting	Apr 2027	Tentative
Round 2 allotment and reporting	May 2027	Tentative
Stray round	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Eligibility

The table has one hard gate: you need MS or DNB General Surgery before admission. You also need to qualify NEET SS. If your earlier degree is not NMC or MCI recognised, MCC can stop the allotment at reporting.

Requirement	What you need
Earlier degree	MS or DNB General Surgery
Exam	NEET SS qualified rank
Counselling	MCC deemed university counselling
Recognition	Degree from an NMC or MCI recognised college

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Admission Process

MCC decides the seat after NEET SS rank, online registration, choice filling and allotment. You then report to MAHE with original papers. If you miss the reporting date, MCC can give the seat to another student.

Step	What you do
1. Write NEET SS	Qualify in the group that covers Neuro Surgery
2. Register on MCC	Fill deemed university counselling choices
3. Accept allotment	Pay the seat fee and download the allotment letter
4. Report	Bring original degree, registration and identity papers

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Cutoff

The last clean General All India closing rank used here is 5164. The earlier ranks were 6520 in 2023 and 3410 in another 2024 round record. The safest reading is simple: use the checker, but do not treat one old rank as a promise.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General All India	5164	Last round, 2024
Earlier record	6520	Last round, 2023
Round 1 record	3410	Round 1, 2024
2025 course close	Not published cleanly	Use older data with care

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Placements

The NIRF PG 3-year median pay is INR 16.78 LPA and the latest placed share is 7%. NIRF shows 12 placed students out of 182 PG 3-year graduates. Many doctors move through hospital hiring, so the formal placement share can look low.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 16.78 LPA
Students placed	12 of 182
Placement rate	7%
Higher studies	0 listed in the latest file
Training setting	2032-bed Kasturba Hospital

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Scholarships

The biggest printed waiver in the calculator is INR 2 Lakhs. The smaller schemes show INR 40,000, INR 1 Lakh and INR 1.50 Lakhs. You must check the final award with the office because medical PG aid depends on documents and category.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, lower income group	INR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme	Income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 40,000
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, lower income group	INR 1 Lakh
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 1.50 Lakhs

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Ranking

The table shows NIRF Medical #10 in 2025, NAAC A++ and NMC recognition. NIRF reads data filed by the institute. NAAC grades the university. NMC recognition matters because it approves medical training seats.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Medical	2025	#10
NAAC	2023	A++
NMC	2026	Recognised medical seats

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Seats and Intake

The seat table has 4 All India seats for this course. A small intake means each round can close quickly. It also means one upgrade or exit can change the final rank more than a large course.

Quota	Seats
All India, MCC	4
Course	M.Ch Neuro Surgery
Duration	3 years
Mode	Full-time

MAHE M.Ch Neuro Surgery Hospital and Campus

Kasturba Hospital has 2032 beds, and the living cost shown is INR 9 Lakhs. The course is full-time on campus. The city is a student town, not a metro job market. For this course, the hospital case load matters more than office internships.

Item	Detail
Teaching hospital	2032 beds
Campus city	Manipal
Training mode	Full-time hospital training
Living cost shown	INR 9 Lakhs

Should you pick M.Ch Neuro Surgery at MAHE?

This course suits doctors who want neurosurgery training inside a large teaching hospital.

Pick it if:

You want large hospital work: Kasturba Hospital has 2032 beds, so neurosurgery training sees emergency and planned cases.

You already have General Surgery: MAHE asks for MS or DNB General Surgery before MCC allots this seat.

You want a small batch: MCC listed 4 seats, so each resident gets close teacher checks.

Your rank is near 5164: keep MAHE on the list, but do not depend on one old closing rank.

Skip it if:

You need a low fee: the course fee is INR 72.69 Lakhs before hostel, so plan the loan first.

You want quick private practice: neurosurgery training takes long duty hours, night calls and slow skill building.

You want a posted placement path: NIRF shows 7% placed because doctors often move through hospital hiring.

You may miss reporting: MCC reporting dates decide the seat, so late joining can remove your chance.

Counsellor's advice

If your rank is safely better than 5164, keep MAHE high. If you need a smaller fee, do not lock it early.

M.Ch Neuro Surgery Eligibility▾

Degree: MS or DNB General Surgery from an NMC or MCI recognised college.

Exam: NEET SS qualified rank in the group that covers Neuro Surgery.

Counselling: Register for MCC deemed university counselling and fill MAHE in choices.

Documents: Bring medical registration, degree, internship and identity papers at reporting.

M.Ch Neuro Surgery Admission Process▾

Write NEET SS: Qualify for the Neuro Surgery group and keep the score card ready.

Register on MCC: MCC allots deemed university seats through its online counselling.

Fill choices: Put MAHE high if this is your first neurosurgery pick.

Accept the seat: Download the allotment letter and pay the fee before the last date.

Report to campus: Bring originals for document check or you lose the seat.

M.Ch Neuro Surgery 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

Oct 2026 to Nov 2026

NEET SS registration, last date to apply

The form is expected to close before the exam admit card.

Tentative

Nov 2026

NEET SS admit card

Download it before the exam city check.

Tentative

11 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026

NEET SS exam

The exam decides the rank used by MCC.

Tentative

Jan 2027

NEET SS result and rank

The rank card is needed for counselling registration.

Tentative

Mar 2027

MCC counselling registration and choice filling

Fill MAHE and lock choices before the last date.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Round 1 allotment

Download the allotment letter if MAHE is allotted.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Seat fee and reporting, last date

You lose the seat if fee and reporting are missed.

Tentative

May 2027

Round 2 allotment and document check

Use this round if you float or upgrade.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Stray round

Only empty seats move to this round.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

Join the department after reporting is complete.

Source: MCC and NBEMS schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Ch Neuro Surgery Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. The rows use the 2026-27 fee until the 2027 fee is posted. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 15.04 Lakhs a year

INR 45.12 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 3, INR 9.19 Lakhs a year

INR 27.57 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 2 Lakhs a year

INR 6 Lakhs

Living and books

Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year

INR 3 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 72.69 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 81.69 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 1.23 Lakhs

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

23%

average first-year pay INR 16.78 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1.38 Lakhs

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

21%

average first-year pay INR 16.78 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE General Fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your NEET SS rank get you M.Ch Neuro Surgery at MAHE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff range uses the last clean published closing ranks for this course.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Ch Neuro Surgery Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Ch Neuro Surgery 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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Manipal

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Mysuru

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Sri Ramachandra Institute Chennai

Chennai

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Amrita School of Medicine Kochi

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KLE JNMC Belagavi

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 72.69 Lakhs

fee notice

INR 60 Lakhs

INR 12.69 Lakhs less

INR 90 Lakhs

INR 17.31 Lakhs more

INR 75 Lakhs

INR 2.31 Lakhs more

INR 65 Lakhs

INR 7.69 Lakhs less

INR 70 Lakhs

INR 2.69 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch

INR 16.78 LPA

NIRF PG 3-year median

INR 12 LPA

INR 4.78 LPA less

INR 15 LPA

INR 1.78 LPA less

INR 17 LPA

INR 0.22 LPA more

INR 11 LPA

INR 5.78 LPA less

INR 13 LPA

INR 3.78 LPA less

Placement rateshare placed

NIRF PG 3-year

10%

3 points higher

1 points higher

12%

5 points higher

2 points higher

1 points higher

Closing rankNEET SS General

5164

last clean close

4200

964 places tougher

6000

836 places easier

4800

364 places tougher

5500

336 places easier

5100

64 places tougher

SeatsM.Ch Neuro Surgery

MCC matrix

2 fewer

1 fewer

Same seats

2 fewer

1 fewer

In short

If your rank clears both, JSS costs less but has fewer seats. Take MAHE if the larger hospital setting matters more.

In short

Sri Ramachandra is easier by rank but costs more. If fee is your first limit, keep MAHE above it.

In short

Amrita pays a little more and places more by the printed rate. If both allot, compare the fee before locking.

In short

KLE costs less but pays less. If MAHE allots you a seat, take it unless the fee blocks you.

In short

Yenepoya costs a little less and is close by rank. Keep MAHE higher if the 2032-bed hospital is your main reason.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Ch Neuro Surgery

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Ch Neuro Surgery at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want hospital based neurosurgery training and can plan the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs, and the NIRF PG 3-year median pay is INR 16.78 LPA. Use the EMI tile before you take a loan.

Should I take it if my NEET SS rank is near 5164?▾

Take it only with a backup plan. The last clean closing rank used here is 5164, but the 2025 course close is not published cleanly. Keep MAHE in your choices, and use the checker above before you lock your final order.

What job does this course lead to?▾

It leads to neurosurgery work in hospitals, teaching units and later private practice. NIRF shows INR 16.78 LPA as the PG 3-year median pay, but only 7% were listed as placed. Ask the department how recent residents moved after training.

Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾

Pick it if you already have General Surgery and want a small M.Ch batch. MCC listed 4 seats, so the training is close and the course can close quickly. Keep your documents ready because reporting is part of the seat decision.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if the fee is too high for your family. The course fee is INR 72.69 Lakhs before hostel, and the loan EMI is high. Also skip it if you want a short clinical path, because neurosurgery needs long duty hours and slow skill building.

Is the 4 seat intake a problem?▾

It is a strength and a risk. Four seats can mean closer teacher checks and more focused case work. It also means one upgrade or exit can change the final rank. Do not depend on a single old cutoff number.

Is MAHE right for higher studies or research?▾

Yes, if you want a hospital based academic setting. Kasturba Hospital has 2032 beds, and the medical campus has long running PG training. Ask the department about thesis support, case logs and faculty guides before reporting.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The fee notice shows three yearly payments for the 3-year course. The first year is the largest visible payment because admission starts then. If you need a loan, match the EMI tile with your family income before the first payment.

What is the full cost without hostel?▾

The full course fee without hostel is INR 72.69 Lakhs after leaving out the refundable deposit from the total. With hostel and living added, the page estimate is INR 81.69 Lakhs. Check the fee block because it shows each head separately.

How do I apply for scholarships?▾

Start with the scholarship calculator above. It shows the schemes that match category and income answers, with awards from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. Keep income and category papers ready, then confirm the final award with the college office.

What should I check before reporting?▾

Check the MCC allotment letter, fee payment proof, degree, registration and identity papers. You also need the earlier General Surgery degree that makes you eligible. If any paper is missing, ask MCC or MAHE before you travel.

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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