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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MCA programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.84 Lakhs.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.94 Lakhs | INR 1.47 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fee | INR 1.86 Lakhs | INR 93,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.46 Lakhs | INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.80 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.26 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Application form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Screening of degree marks | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and seat offer | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BCA, B.Sc Computer Science or IT, B.E. or B.Tech CSE, or an equal degree |
| Other degrees | B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or in the degree |
| Marks | At least 50% aggregate in the degree |
| Entrance test | None, selection is on degree marks |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form before the last date |
| 2. Merit rank | MAHE ranks applicants on degree marks |
| 3. Take the seat | Pay the first-year fee and the caution deposit |
| 4. Report | Bring your original mark sheets for the document check |
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.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Minimum marks | 50% aggregate in the degree |
| Selection | Merit list on degree marks |
| Closing marks | Not published by MAHE |
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.
| Year | Students placed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 309 of 461 | INR 7.46 LPA |
| 2022-23 | 264 of 399 | INR 7.5 LPA |
| 2023-24 | 196 of 231 | INR 7.5 LPA |
MAHE names Amazon, GSK, DirectI, Carl Zeiss, TCS and Cerner Healthcare among the companies that take its MCA students.
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar scholarship | General category, 70% in the degree, top 8 on the merit list | INR 96,000 over the course |
| Achiever scholarship | Top students in year 1 with CGPA 8 and no backlog | INR 48,000 for year 2 |
| Children of MAHE alumni | General category, 70% in the degree, a parent who graduated from MAHE | INR 48,000 over the course |
| Konkani speaking students | General category, mother tongue Konkani | INR 48,000 over the course |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NIRF Engineering, the institute | 2025 | #59 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A++ |
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.
| Part | What you study |
|---|---|
| Core subjects | Object oriented programming, database management, web technologies |
| Later subjects | Machine learning, software engineering |
| Labs and project | Labs in every semester and a project |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys' room | Double room with common bath, INR 61,000 a year |
| Girls' room | Triple room with common bath, INR 58,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year |
| If no room is free | You find a room on your own in Manipal |
This course suits graduates who want a software job and can live in a small university town for two years.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admission dates and hostel schedule 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree and your marks. There is no entrance test, so your degree marks decide.
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.
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.
Each card below says who qualifies for it.
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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
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.
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.

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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