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MAHE Manipal M.Des Information Arts and Information Design Practices: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Des Information Arts and Information Design Practices programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 12.8 Lakhs.
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About Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Des IAIDP
MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Des IAIDP with 15 seats through SMEAT. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with studios from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #20 in Collegedunia's Design ranking 2025 and #20 in Collegedunia Design 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 12.36 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 16.64 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Srishti application, SMEAT test and interview. The route uses 50% marks first, then SMEAT and interview scores. Published salary data is limited, so the page uses the reported INR 5 LPA average estimate.
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Fees
The full course costs INR 12.36 Lakhs without hostel and INR 16.64 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.84 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 4.28 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6.84 Lakhs | INR 1.71 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 5.52 Lakhs | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 50,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.28 Lakhs | INR 2.14 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 12.36 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 16.64 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Admission Dates
The 2027 application is expected in Mar 2027. SMEAT is expected in May 2027 and classes start in Sep 2027. Keep the portfolio ready before the form opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| SMEAT registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 to May 2027 | Tentative |
| SMEAT exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| SMEAT result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview round | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Accepted list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Eligibility
You need undergraduate degree with a recognised undergraduate degree and 50% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SMEAT rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| undergraduate degree subjects | a recognised undergraduate degree |
| undergraduate degree marks | 50% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | SMEAT rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Admission Process
Srishti admission office allots the seat on your rank 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 |
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| 1. Write SMEAT | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Srishti admission office | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 50 in 2025. These are the Srishti admission office round 2 closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General | Round and year |
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| General | 50 | Round 2, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 50 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SC | 50 | Round 2, 2025 |
| ST | 50 | Round 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 50 | Round 2, 2025 |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 5 LPA. The median is INR 4.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. design studios, media firms and startups hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
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| Average pay | INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 70% |
| Recruiters | design studios, media firms and startups, on campus |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scholarship gives the most. The Karnataka and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
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| 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 undergraduate degree | 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 M.Des IAIDP Ranking
The college stands #20 in Collegedunia's Design ranking and #20 in Collegedunia Design, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Design ranking | 2026 | #20 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #20 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP Course Structure
Year 1 is research, design and visual storytelling; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with studios from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, visual storytelling and media practice |
| Year 2 | Information design, drawing, media and systems |
| Year 3 | Data visualisation, interaction, publishing and games |
| Year 4 | Major studio work and the final project |
MAHE M.Des IAIDP 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 |
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| 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 Bengaluru campus |
Should you pick M.Des IAIDP at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bengaluru campus for two years.
M.Des IAIDP Eligibility▾
M.Des IAIDP Admission Process▾
M.Des IAIDP Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: Srishti Manipal admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Des IAIDP 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.
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you IAIDP at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Srishti admission office closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Des IAIDP Scholarship Calculator
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Des IAIDP vs similar colleges
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Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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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?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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.
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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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