MAHE Manipal MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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09 Oct, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting has been extended to Oct 12, 2026. Read News.

20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MCA programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.84 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.80 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 7.5 LPA
Two-year PG courses, 2023-24 batch
Cutoff
50%
Minimum degree marks, no entrance test
Placement rate
85%
Two-year PG batch placed, 2023-24

About MAHE Manipal MCA

Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers a two-year, full-time MCA at Manipal Institute of Technology on its Manipal campus in Karnataka. The course has four semesters, with labs and a project. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and ranked #3 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.80 Lakhs for the 2026-27 batch, and INR 7.26 Lakhs with hostel and mess. There is no entrance test. MAHE ranks students on their degree marks, and you need at least 50%. In 2023-24, 85% of the two-year PG batch at the institute was placed, at a median of INR 7.5 LPA.

MAHE Manipal MCA Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 7.26 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.80 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 2.94 Lakhs. You pay the fee once a year, in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee for each batch. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave, and hostel is extra.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.94 LakhsINR 1.47 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 1.86 LakhsINR 93,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.46 LakhsINR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.80 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.26 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal MCA Admission Dates

The 2026 batch started classes on 5 Aug 2026, so the next date that matters is the 2027 form in Nov 2026. The last date to apply was 30 Apr in 2026 and is expected in Apr 2027. MAHE has not announced the 2027 dates yet, so every row is an estimate.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensNov 2026Tentative
Application form, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
Screening of degree marksMay 2027Tentative
Merit listMay 2027Tentative
Counselling and seat offerJun 2027Tentative
First-year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal MCA Eligibility

You need a degree with at least 50% aggregate marks. A BCA, a B.Sc in Computer Science or IT, or a B.E. or B.Tech in CSE counts. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. also counts if you studied Maths in Class 12 or in your degree.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBCA, B.Sc Computer Science or IT, B.E. or B.Tech CSE, or an equal degree
Other degreesB.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or in the degree
MarksAt least 50% aggregate in the degree
Entrance testNone, selection is on degree marks

MAHE Manipal MCA Admission Process

You apply online, MAHE ranks you on your degree marks, and then you take the seat at admission. You pay the full first-year fee and the caution deposit to confirm it. If you do not pay by the date MAHE gives, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form before the last date
2. Merit rankMAHE ranks applicants on degree marks
3. Take the seatPay the first-year fee and the caution deposit
4. ReportBring your original mark sheets for the document check

MAHE Manipal MCA Cutoff

The cutoff is 50% in your degree, and there is no entrance test or closing rank. MAHE does not publish the lowest marks that got a seat. The merit list decides who gets in, so higher degree marks give you a better chance.

RuleWhat it means
Minimum marks50% aggregate in the degree
SelectionMerit list on degree marks
Closing marksNot published by MAHE

MAHE Manipal MCA Placements

In 2023-24, 85% of the two-year PG batch was placed, 196 of 231 students, at a median of INR 7.5 LPA. The median was INR 7.46 LPA in 2021-22, so it has stayed about the same. These figures cover all two-year PG courses at the institute, not MCA alone.

YearStudents placedMedian pay
2021-22309 of 461INR 7.46 LPA
2022-23264 of 399INR 7.5 LPA
2023-24196 of 231INR 7.5 LPA

MAHE names Amazon, GSK, DirectI, Carl Zeiss, TCS and Cerner Healthcare among the companies that take its MCA students.

MAHE Manipal MCA Scholarships

MAHE scholarships take INR 48,000 to INR 96,000 off the fee over the course. The Scholar scholarship gives the most, 20% of the fee for both years. It goes to the top General category students on the merit list who have 70% in their degree.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipGeneral category, 70% in the degree, top 8 on the merit listINR 96,000 over the course
Achiever scholarshipTop students in year 1 with CGPA 8 and no backlogINR 48,000 for year 2
Children of MAHE alumniGeneral category, 70% in the degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEINR 48,000 over the course
Konkani speaking studentsGeneral category, mother tongue KonkaniINR 48,000 over the course

MAHE Manipal MCA Ranking

MAHE ranked #3 among universities and #14 overall in NIRF 2025. The institute that teaches MCA ranked #59 in NIRF engineering the same year. MAHE also holds NAAC A++.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NIRF Engineering, the institute2025#59
NAACCurrent cycleA++

MAHE Manipal MCA Course Structure

The course has four semesters over two years. You study programming, databases, web technologies, machine learning and software engineering, with labs every term and a project.

PartWhat you study
Core subjectsObject oriented programming, database management, web technologies
Later subjectsMachine learning, software engineering
Labs and projectLabs in every semester and a project

MAHE Manipal MCA Hostel and Campus

A boys' double room costs INR 61,000 a year and a girls' triple room INR 58,000, and the mess is INR 62,000 a year. PG rooms are few and are given first come, first served. You send the hostel request by email in the first week of July.

ItemDetail
Boys' roomDouble room with common bath, INR 61,000 a year
Girls' roomTriple room with common bath, INR 58,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
If no room is freeYou find a room on your own in Manipal

Should you pick MCA at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits graduates who want a software job and can live in a small university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want a software job: MAHE names Amazon, TCS, GSK and Carl Zeiss among the companies that hire its MCA students.
You want the fee back fast: at the median pay of INR 7.5 LPA, the INR 4.80 Lakhs fee comes back within the first working year.
You can apply early: if two students have the same marks, the one who applied first gets the Scholar scholarship, so send the form soon.
Your family pays the fee once a year: MAHE takes the fee in two yearly parts, so you do not pay the full course at once.
Skip it if:
You want MCA placement numbers alone: the 85% placed figure covers all two-year PG courses at the institute, so ask the department for the MCA batch.
You need a hostel room for sure: PG rooms are few and go first come, first served, so some students rent a room outside.
You want internships in a big IT city: Manipal is a small university town, so most students find internships online or through the placement office.
You may leave after classes start: the hostel fee is not returned after classes start, except the deposit, so decide before you pay it.
Counsellor's advice
If your degree marks are 70% or more, apply as soon as the form opens. If you need a hostel room, email your request in the first week of July.
MCA Eligibility▾
Computer degree: BCA, B.Sc in Computer Science or IT, or B.E. or B.Tech in CSE.
Other degrees: B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. counts if you studied Maths in Class 12 or in the degree.
Degree marks: At least 50% aggregate in your degree.
Entrance test: None. MAHE ranks you on your degree marks.
MCA Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form before the last date to apply.
Merit rank: MAHE makes a merit list from the degree marks of every applicant.
Take the seat: Join counselling and accept the seat MAHE offers you.
Pay the fee: Pay the full first-year fee and the caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your original mark sheets for the document check.

MCA 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
Nov 2026
Application form opens
Expected on the MAHE admissions site. The exact day is not out yet.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Application form, last date to apply
The last date was 30 Apr in 2026. Apply well before it.
Tentative
May 2027
Screening of degree marks
There is no entrance test. MAHE reads the marks you enter in the form.
Tentative
May 2027
Merit list
MAHE ranks applicants on degree marks. The Scholar scholarship follows this list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling and seat offer
You accept the seat MAHE offers you on your merit rank.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First-year fee payment
Pay the full first-year fee and the caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel request by email
Send it in the first week of July. PG rooms go first come, first served.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original degree mark sheets and ID.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
Classes started on 5 Aug in 2026.

Source: MAHE admission dates and hostel schedule 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal MCA Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows show the 2026-27 batch fee until the 2027 fee is out. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.47 Lakhs a year
INR 2.94 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 93,000 a year
INR 1.86 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, boys' double room and mess
INR 2.46 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.80 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.26 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 8,093
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
156%
median pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,241
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
103%
median pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your degree marks get you an MCA seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree and your marks. There is no entrance test, so your degree marks decide.

Your degree
Degree marks
Yes, you can apply
Your degree and marks meet MAHE's rule. The merit list ranks you on your marks, so apply early.
Not yet
You need at least 50% in your degree. Wait for your final marks before you apply.
Almost there
You can apply if Maths is on your Class 12 or degree mark sheet. Keep that mark sheet ready for the document check.
Not yet
You need at least 50% in your degree. Wait for your final marks before you apply.
Not yet
A degree without Maths does not meet the rule. Maths in Class 12 or in the degree is needed.
Not yet
You need Maths and at least 50% in your degree. This course is not open to you on these answers.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish the lowest marks that got an MCA seat. Meeting 50% only lets you apply, so send the form early and keep your mark sheets ready.

MAHE Manipal MCA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. The bar adds every scheme you match. Ask the Admissions Office if two can be joined.

Degree marks
Family link
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies for it.

Scholar scholarship
INR 96,000
MAHE, on the merit list
20% off the fee for both years. It stays in year 2 if your CGPA is 8 or more.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in the degree, top 8 on the merit listApply on the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 48,000
MAHE
10% off the fee for both years if you clear every subject.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in the degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEApply with the alumni proof at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students
INR 48,000
MAHE
10% off the fee for both years if you clear every subject.
Who qualifies: General category, mother tongue KonkaniApply with a letter from your last college at admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 96,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.84 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.44 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.36 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.32 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.

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Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE
Manipal
Compared with
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore
Compared with
Christ University
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.80 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 2.74 Lakhs
INR 2.06 Lakhs less
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median paytwo-year PG courses, NIRF
INR 7.5 LPA
2023-24 batch
INR 9.15 LPA
INR 1.65 LPA more
INR 6.12 LPA
INR 1.38 LPA less
INR 6.29 LPA
INR 1.21 LPA less
INR 8.96 LPA
INR 1.46 LPA more
Placement ratetwo-year PG batch placed
85%
2023-24 batch
70%
15 points lower
94%
9 points higher
61%
24 points lower
76%
9 points lower
NIRF engineering rank2025
#59
the institute
#16
43 places higher
#14
45 places higher
#23
36 places higher
#76
17 places lower
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
156%
on INR 7.5 LPA
334%
178 points higher
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
VIT costs less and its median pay is higher, but it places a smaller share of its PG batch and admits through its own entrance test. If you clear that test, keep VIT above MAHE Manipal in your list.
In short
SRM places a bigger share of its PG batch, but its median pay is lower. If pay matters more to you than the placed share, keep MAHE Manipal above SRM.
In short
Amrita ranks higher in NIRF engineering, but its PG median pay and placed share are both lower. If you get both seats, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
Christ has a higher PG median pay and sits in a big IT city, but it places a smaller share of its batch. If you want Bengaluru for internships, compare the two fees before you choose.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MCA at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.80 Lakhs and the median pay of the two-year PG batch was INR 7.5 LPA, so the fee is paid back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
What job will I get after MCA here?▾
Most students take software jobs such as software engineer, data analyst or web developer. MAHE names Amazon, TCS, GSK and Carl Zeiss among the companies that hire its MCA students. Build a project in each semester, because these companies test your coding in the interview.
Will I get placed after this course?▾
Most students do, but not all. In 2023-24, 85% of the two-year PG batch at the institute was placed. That figure covers all two-year PG courses together, so ask the department for the MCA batch alone before you pay the first-year fee.
Who should not take MCA at MAHE Manipal?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel room for sure or want internships in a big IT city. PG rooms are few and are given first come, first served. Manipal is a small university town, so most students find internships online. If either matters more than the fee and pay, look at a college in a big city.
Should I take this course if I studied B.Com or B.A.?▾
Yes, if Maths was on your Class 12 or degree mark sheet. MAHE accepts a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths and at least 50% in the degree. The first semester has a lot of programming, so learn the basics of one coding language before classes start.
Is MCA here better than a job right after my degree?▾
It depends on the job you can get now. The course costs INR 4.80 Lakhs without hostel and takes two years, and the PG median pay was INR 7.5 LPA. If your degree job offer pays much less than that, the MCA is worth it; if it pays about the same, take the job.
Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. The course has a project and machine learning subjects that help a research application. Talk to your project guide in the first year about a topic that can lead to a paper, because that is what a good PhD application needs.
Should I wait a year for better marks or a bigger college?▾
No, not for MCA here. There is no entrance test, and your degree marks do not change after you graduate. If you meet the 50% rule, apply this year and send the form early, since the merit list decides the seat.
How do I get admission to MCA at MAHE Manipal?▾
You apply online on the MAHE site before the last date. MAHE ranks applicants on degree marks, and you take the seat at counselling. Then you pay the full first-year fee and the caution deposit, and report with your original mark sheets, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 4.80 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.26 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, in two yearly parts. You pay the first-year fee at admission and the second-year fee before year 2 starts. If you need smaller parts, ask the MAHE finance office before you pay, and look at the education loan EMI in the fee block.
Can I get a scholarship for MCA here?▾
Yes, if you are in the top of the merit list. The Scholar scholarship takes INR 96,000 off the course fee for General category students with 70% in their degree, and there are only 8 of them. Use the scholarship calculator above to see what fits you.

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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.

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

Akanksha Gupta
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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