20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for ME Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.13 Lakhs.
MAHE offers a two-year, full-time ME in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at MSIS Manipal. The course has 25 seats and is AICTE approved. MAHE is known for its NIRF #3 University rank, NAAC A++ grade and Institute of Eminence status. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.92 Lakhs, paid yearly, and INR 7.53 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply through the MAHE admission form and may write MET or a skills test if asked. The course accepts 60% in BE or BTech. AIML internships had INR 4.20 LPA average annual value and 88% placement.
The full course costs INR 7.53 Lakhs with hostel and INR 4.92 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.66 Lakhs. You pay MAHE in two yearly parts. The other fee is charged with tuition. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.61 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.66 Lakhs | INR 1.83 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fee | INR 1.26 Lakhs | INR 63,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.61 Lakhs | INR 1.31 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.53 Lakhs | Full course |
Apr 2027 is the expected last date to apply, and Jul 2027 is the expected month for classes start. The 2027 table uses the same order: form, test, result, offer, fee, reporting and classes. You should keep mark sheets ready before the offer list, because fee dates are short.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Application form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET or programming skills test | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and offer list | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat allotment and provisional offer | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation and classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
You need 60% in BE or BTech for this course. CS, circuit and related branches fit the direct rule. Students from other BE or BTech branches can be asked to clear a programming skills test. MAHE can also ask you to do a bridge course if your background needs it.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or BTech in a relevant branch |
| Marks | 60% pass marks |
| Other branch | Programming skills test may be asked |
| Bridge course | May be asked after admission |
MAHE takes the online form, checks documents and sends a provisional admission offer. You then pay the first fee before the deadline. The admission order comes after final results are checked. If your branch needs the programming skills test, clear it before the offer is final.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form and upload documents |
| 2. Clear test if asked | Write MET or the programming skills test if MAHE asks |
| 3. Get offer | Read the provisional admission offer |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the first fee before the deadline |
| 5. Report | Give final papers and join classes |
The published entry rule is 60% marks, and the course does not print a clean closing rank. The score checker uses 70% and 60% ranges only as a guide. MAHE decides admission after document check, seat availability and any test it asks you to clear.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Direct stream | 60% marks | Admission rule 2026 |
| Safer score | 70% and above | Guide range |
| Other BE or BTech branch | 60% plus skills test if asked | Admission rule 2026 |
The AIML internship batch had INR 4.20 LPA average annual value and 88% placement. The highest monthly stipend was INR 60,000 and the average monthly stipend was INR 35,000. Intel, Philips, Shell and VuNet Systems appear in the course recruiter list, so the work points to AI, data and product roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.20 LPA |
| Average monthly stipend | INR 35,000 |
| Highest monthly stipend | INR 60,000 |
| Batch placed | 88% |
| Recruiters | Intel, Philips, Shell, VuNet Systems |
MAHE ME scholarships cut the fee by 10%, 20% or 40%, and the biggest course waiver is INR 1.97 Lakhs. AICTE PG Scholarship support can add INR 2.98 Lakhs as a stipend for GATE students. You first pay the fee, then apply for the eligible scheme.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Top ME scholarship | Top 25% of admitted ME students | INR 1.97 Lakhs |
| Next ME scholarship | Next 50% of admitted ME students | INR 98,400 |
| Alumni scholarship | Child of MAHE alumni with 70% in UG | INR 49,200 |
| AICTE PG Scholarship | GATE qualified student | INR 2.98 Lakhs |
The ranking table lists #3, #14 and A++ for MAHE. Both NIRF ranks are from 2025, while the NAAC grade is from 2023. The university rank shows the wider MAHE brand, not this one course. The AICTE approval shows that the ME course follows the technical education approval route.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ |
Year 1 covers machine learning, data systems and AI tools, and year 2 moves into project work and internship. The course has four semesters. Edge Impulse support and VuNet Systems input make the lab work closer to current AI product work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AI, machine learning, data systems and labs |
| Year 2 | Industry project work, internship and dissertation |
| Semesters | 4 semesters |
Total intake is 25 and the mode is full-time on campus. The school is Manipal School of Information Sciences. A small seat count helps project choice, but late applicants should not wait for a long vacancy list. Apply before the last date and keep documents ready.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total intake | 25 |
| Mode | Full-time on campus |
| School | Manipal School of Information Sciences |
PG hostel and mess cost INR 2.61 Lakhs for two years in the basic boys room used here. PG rooms are given first come first served after payment. If hostel is full, you arrange a room outside Manipal and keep the fee block switched on for your cost plan.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys PG room | Double seater, common bath |
| Annual hostel and mess | INR 1.31 Lakhs |
| Two-year hostel and mess | INR 2.61 Lakhs |
| Allotment | First come first served after full hostel fee |
This course suits students who want AI project work and can handle strong maths.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE dates to remember and MSIS admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE general fee schedule and hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your background and score. The cutoff ranges use the published 60% entry rule.
The 60% rule is only the first gate. If your branch is not CS or circuit, ask about the programming skills test before paying.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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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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