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MAHE Manipal ME: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for ME programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.92 Lakhs-₹ 6.13 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 4.92 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA
Class of 2025, all MAHE two-year PG
Interns hired
90%
M.E interns kept on by their firm
Placement rate
60%
Class of 2025, all MAHE two-year PG
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to the internship year
02Branches at a glanceEvery branch with its fee, rating and who can apply
03Which branch should you pick?Who each branch suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe degree marks and exam you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from MET to reporting
06Admission DatesThe expected calendar for the next batch
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Which branches will your degree get you?What your B.E stream and marks open
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About MAHE M.E
Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers a two-year, full-time M.E in 8 branches, taught at the Manipal School of Information Sciences on its Manipal campus. Six branches sit in Computer Science and Engineering and two in Electronics Engineering. You get in through MET and one online counselling for M.Tech and M.E. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.92 Lakhs, the same for every branch, and INR 7.38 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Year 1 is classes on campus and year 2 is a 10 to 12 month paid internship in a company. MAHE's two-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA in 2025, and 60% of that batch was placed. MSIS publishes no closing rank by branch.
MAHE M.E at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of M.E Branches | 8 |
| Admission Through | MET, then MAHE M.Tech and M.E counselling |
| Minimum Eligibility | 60% in B.E or B.Tech |
| Total Fees | INR 4.92 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Mess | INR 1.23 Lakhs a year |
| Scholarship Available | Up to 40% of the program fee, by MET rank |
| Median Package 2025 | INR 12.73 LPA, all MAHE two-year PG |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 60% |
| NIRF University Rank | #3 in 2025 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ |
MAHE M.E Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.38 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 4.92 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.66 Lakhs of that, paid INR 1.83 Lakhs a year. You pay year 1 in full with the INR 10,000 deposit, which comes back when you leave. Every branch pays the same fee.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.66 Lakhs | INR 1.83 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other institute fee | INR 1.26 Lakhs | INR 63,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.46 Lakhs | INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Tuition + other institute fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.38 Lakhs | Everything above except the deposit |
MAHE M.E Admission Dates
Classes for the 2026 batch started on 28 Jul 2026, a day after orientation on 27 Jul 2026. The last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026, and MET was held in April and May. For the 2027 batch, expect the same months. MAHE posts the dates on its dates page.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET application, last date for the first attempt | 23 Mar 2026 | Over |
| MET first attempt | 13 Apr 2026 to 14 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Last date to apply for M.E | 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| MET second attempt | 23 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 | Over |
| Merit list and M.Tech and M.E counselling | Jun 2026 | Over |
| Orientation | 27 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Classes start | 28 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Last date to withdraw with no fee cut | 31 Jul 2026 | Over |
MAHE M.E Eligibility
You need 60% in your B.E or B.Tech and a MET rank. A computer or electronics degree fits every branch. Any other engineering degree fits four computer branches, after a programming test at MSIS and only if seats are left. A valid GATE score adds 10% to your MET marks.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| B.E or B.Tech marks | 60% in all, from a recognised university |
| Computer or electronics stream | Fits every branch |
| Any other engineering stream | Four computer branches, after a programming test |
| Exam | A MET rank; a valid GATE score adds 10% to MET marks |
MAHE M.E Admission Process
You apply online, book a MET slot and write the test, which has 60 questions. MAHE then holds one online counselling for M.Tech and M.E, where your MET rank decides the seat. You list branches in the order you want them. You must pay the full year 1 fee by the deadline or you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply and book MET | Apply on the MAHE site and book a test slot; you can pick two PG courses at most. |
| Write MET | 60 questions: 50 on your subject and 10 on engineering maths. |
| Fill your branch order | The online M.Tech and M.E counselling gives seats by MET rank. |
| Pay the year 1 fee | Pay it in full with the deposit by the deadline, or the seat goes. |
| Report on campus | Come for orientation; classes start the next day. |
MAHE M.E Branches and Entry
All 8 branches cost INR 4.92 Lakhs without hostel, and four of them also take graduates of other engineering streams. Six branches are in Computer Science and Engineering and two in Electronics Engineering. MSIS does not publish seats or closing ranks by branch. Every branch name below opens its own course page.
| Branch | Full fee, no hostel | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|
| M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Computing) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test |
| M.E in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only |
| M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Big Data Analytics) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test |
| M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Embedded Systems) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only |
| M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test |
| M.E in Electronics Engineering (Microelectronics and VLSI Technology) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only |
| M.E in Computer Science and Engineering | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only |
| M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | INR 4.92 Lakhs | Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test |
MAHE M.E Entry routes
MET opens all 8 branches, and a valid GATE score adds 10% to your MET marks before the merit list. Graduates of other engineering streams also sit a programming test for four branches. MSIS does not publish a closing MET rank for any branch, so ask the Admissions office for last year's round-wise list.
| Route | Branches it opens | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| MET | All 8 | Your MET rank in the online counselling |
| MET with GATE | All 8 | MET marks plus 10% for a valid GATE score |
| Programming test | AI and ML, Big Data, Cloud, Cyber Security | For other engineering streams, if seats are left |
MAHE M.E Placements
MAHE's two-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA in 2025, and 60% of that batch was placed. These NIRF figures cover all of MAHE's two-year PG courses, not M.E alone. For M.E, year 2 is a paid internship, and MSIS says 90% of interns get a job at the same firm.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all MAHE two-year PG, 2025 | INR 12.73 LPA |
| Share placed, all MAHE two-year PG, 2025 | 60% |
| M.E interns hired by the same firm | 90% |
| Year 2 internship | 10 to 12 months, with a stipend |
| Firms that took M.E interns | Intel, Infineon, Amazon AWS, AMD, NXP Semiconductor |
MAHE M.E Scholarships
The biggest waiver is 40% of the program fee, for the top quarter of each branch by MET rank. The next half gets 20% and the rest get 10%. You keep it each year only with a CGPA of 8. MAHE gives one scholarship at a time, so you take the biggest one you qualify for.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| M.E merit, top quarter | Top 25% of round 1 admits in your branch, by MET rank | 40% of the program fee |
| M.E merit, next half | Next 50% of round 1 admits in your branch | 20% of the program fee |
| M.E merit, last quarter | The remaining 25% of admits | 10% of the program fee |
| Konkani speaking students | Konkani is your mother tongue | 10% of the program fee |
| Children of MAHE alumni | A parent graduated full time from MAHE | 10% of the program fee |
MAHE M.E Ranking
NIRF ranked MAHE #3 among universities in 2025, and NAAC gave it an A++ grade in 2022. Collegedunia ranks MAHE #103 for engineering. These ranks are for the whole university. No ranking body ranks MSIS or its M.E courses on their own.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2022 | A++ |
| Collegedunia, Engineering | 2026 | #103 |
MAHE M.E Hostel and Campus
Hostel and mess cost INR 1.23 Lakhs a year in the boys' double room and INR 1.20 Lakhs in the girls' triple room. PG rooms are few and go first come, first served. You email the chief warden in the first week of July and pay the full year's hostel fee. If no room is left, you find your own flat.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PG hostel for boys | Block VI, double room, common bath |
| PG hostel for girls | Block IV, triple room, common bath |
| Hostel and mess fee | INR 1.23 Lakhs a year for boys, INR 1.20 Lakhs for girls |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500 |
| How to get a room | Email the chief warden in the first week of July |
MAHE M.E Course Structure
Year 2 is a 10 to 12 month project as a paid intern in a company. Year 1 is theory and lab courses on campus, only 7 to 8 months of classes in all. The internship hunt starts at the start of semester 2, and MSIS holds mock interviews for it.
| Part of the course | What happens |
|---|---|
| Year 1, semesters 1 and 2 | Theory and lab courses on the Manipal campus |
| Semester 2 | The internship placement drive starts |
| Year 2, semesters 3 and 4 | 10 to 12 month project as a paid intern in a company |
| Study abroad | Dual degree options with partner universities in the UK, USA and France |
MAHE M.E branches
Master of Engineering [M.E]
2 Years · Full Time · 8 courses
Total fees
INR 4.92 Lakhs
4.76 reviews337 views last year
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA, all MAHE two-year PG courses
Eligibility
B.E or B.Tech with 60% marks
Exam and counselling
MET, then MAHE M.Tech and M.E counselling
Taught at
Manipal School of Information Sciences
Year 2
10 to 12 months of paid internship in a company
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E or B.Tech only
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total fees
Entry routes
Computer or electronics B.E; others after a test
Which M.E branch should you pick at MAHE?
Branch
M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Computing) (Cloud)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates, and to others after a test.
Pick it if:
You want DevOps or cloud architect jobs: the course names DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer and cloud architect as its job roles, and gives you AWS Academy access.
You hold a mechanical, civil or other B.E: this is one of the four branches that take other engineering streams after a programming test, if seats are left.
You want AWS work on your CV: the course is an AWS Verified Program, so its labs follow the AWS cloud skills framework.
Skip it if:
You want two full years of classes: year 2 here is a 10 to 12 month internship in a company, not coursework on campus.
You hold a GATE score but will skip MET: MSIS admits only on a MET rank, and a valid GATE score just adds 10% to your MET marks.
M.E in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design) (VLSI)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates only.
Pick it if:
You want chip design or verification jobs: Cadence, Infineon and Intel back the course, and verification engineer and analog design engineer are its named job roles.
You want the tools chip firms use: the labs use the Cadence research bundle and Intel FPGA boards through both semesters on campus.
You hold an ECE or EEE degree: this branch takes computer or electronics graduates only, so your stream fits without a test.
Skip it if:
You hold a mechanical, civil or chemical B.E: this branch does not take other engineering streams, even after the programming test.
You want only software jobs: most lab time here goes to circuit design tools, not to app or web code.
M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Big Data Analytics) (Big Data)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates, and to others after a test.
Pick it if:
You want data engineer or data scientist jobs: the course names data engineer, data scientist and business analyst as its main job roles.
You like statistics as much as code: applied statistics, machine learning and data visualisation are core courses in year 1.
You hold a B.E in a non-computer branch: this branch takes other streams after a programming test, with an optional bridge course.
Skip it if:
You want work on chips or boards: this course has no chip or board labs and is built on Hadoop, Spark and databases.
You want deep learning at the centre: deep learning and model deployment sit in the AI and ML branch, while this one stays on data pipelines.
M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Embedded Systems) (Embedded)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates only.
Pick it if:
You want device firmware or automotive jobs: embedded systems engineer, device driver developer and field application engineer are the job roles the course names.
You want an internship fixed when you join: Infineon offers a guaranteed internship to selected students of this branch and the two electronics branches.
You want a degree from France as well: a 1+1 track with ESIGELEC, France leads to their M.Sc. in Automotive Embedded Systems.
Skip it if:
You hold a mechanical or civil degree: this branch takes computer or electronics graduates only.
You want a pure software role: RTOS, device drivers and microcontroller labs take most of the lab hours here.
M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (Cyber Security)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates, and to others after a test.
Pick it if:
You want a network security or security analyst job: the course is built with EC-Council, and network security engineer and cybersecurity analyst are its named job roles.
You want hacking labs, not only theory: ethical hacking, digital forensics and web application security each come with their own lab.
You hold a B.E in another stream: this branch takes other streams after a programming test, if seats are left.
Skip it if:
You dislike writing scripts: scripting for security work and secure coding are core parts of the course.
You want chip or circuit work: the course has no chip design lab; chip design sits in the VLSI branch.
M.E in Electronics Engineering (Microelectronics and VLSI Technology) (Microelectronics)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates only.
Pick it if:
You want to work in chip making, not only chip design: the course follows the India Semiconductor Mission and trains you in fabrication, IC packaging and testing.
You want chip firms behind your labs: Cadence, Infineon, Intel and KarMic support the course tools and labs.
You hold an electrical or electronics degree: this branch takes computer or electronics graduates only, so your stream fits.
Skip it if:
You want app or web development jobs: device physics and fabrication take most of the course time here.
You want the design side of chips: chip design and verification sit in the VLSI branch, while this one leans toward fabrication and packaging.
M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates only.
Pick it if:
You are not sure which computer area you want: the course takes subjects from cloud, big data, AI, embedded and cyber security, so you choose a path later.
You want a wide set of job roles: software developer, cloud architect, data analyst, QA engineer and device driver developer are the roles it names.
You hold a computer or electronics degree: this branch takes those two streams only.
Skip it if:
You want one area in depth from day one: each of the five computer specialisations here goes deeper in its own area than this broad course.
You come from mechanical, civil or another stream: this branch does not take other streams, even after the programming test.
M.E in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (AI and ML)
INR 4.92 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as every branch. Open to computer or electronics graduates, and to others after a test.
Pick it if:
You want AI engineer or data scientist jobs: alumni of this course work at Databricks, Intel, Bosch and Dell, and help update the syllabus.
You want to build models on real devices: the course is part of the Edge Impulse University Program, with Arduino boards for edge machine learning projects.
You hold a B.E in another stream: this branch takes other streams after a programming test and an optional bridge course.
Skip it if:
You find maths hard: applied linear algebra and probability and statistics are core courses from semester 1.
You want a hardware-heavy course: most lab time goes to models and data, and boards are used only for edge projects.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold a computer or electronics degree, list your branches in the order of the job you want, since the fee is the same. If you hold another degree, list only AI and ML, Big Data, Cloud and Cyber Security, and prepare for the programming test.
M.E Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 60% in all in your B.E or B.Tech, from a recognised university.
Computer or electronics stream: Your degree fits every M.E branch at MSIS.
Other engineering streams: Four computer-side branches take you after a programming test at MSIS, and only if seats are left.
Exam needed: A MET rank. A valid GATE score adds 10% to your MET marks.
Same rule, every branch: The 60% marks rule and the MET rank apply to all eight branches.
M.E Admission Process▾
Apply and book MET: Apply on the MAHE site and book a test slot. You can pick two PG courses at most.
Write MET: 60 questions, 50 on your subject and 10 on engineering maths. You get two attempts, in April and May.
Fill your branch order: MAHE holds one online counselling for M.Tech and M.E. List the branches in the order you want them; your MET rank decides the seat.
Pay the year 1 fee: Pay the full year 1 fee with the refundable deposit by the deadline, or the seat goes.
Report on campus: Come for orientation in late July. Year 2 is an internship in a company, found from semester 2.
M.E Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every branch.
Tentative
Mar 2027
MET application, last date for the first attempt
In 2026 this date was 23 Mar; expect the same month.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET first attempt
Expected in mid April. You book your test slot online first.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Last date to apply for M.E
Expected at the end of April, as in 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
MET second attempt
Expected in late May, for those who pay the second attempt fee.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET result and merit list
Expected in the second week of June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
M.Tech and M.E counselling rounds
You fill your branch order online, and seats go by MET rank.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat allotment and year 1 fee payment
Pay the full year 1 fee by the deadline, or the seat goes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel request to the chief warden
Expected in the first week of July, by email. PG rooms are limited.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and orientation
Expected in the last week of July, a day before classes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Expected in the last week of July, as in 2026.
Source: MAHE dates page and MET 2026 schedule.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.E Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, the same for every branch.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.83 Lakhs a year
INR 3.66 Lakhs
Other institute fee
Per year × 2, INR 63,000 a year
INR 1.26 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
INR 2.46 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 8,295
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
259%
median pay INR 12.73 LPA, all MAHE two-year PG, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,443
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
172%
median pay INR 12.73 LPA, all MAHE two-year PG, vs the full fee
Source: MAHE 2026-27 general fee list and hostel fee schedule.
Which M.E branches will your B.E marks get you at MAHE?
Pick your B.E stream and marks. MET rank then decides the seat.
Your B.E or B.Tech stream
Your B.E or B.Tech marks
Your B.E or B.Tech marks
Your B.E or B.Tech marks
CS or IT · marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. Your MET rank then decides which branch you get in counselling.
CS or IT · marks 50 to 59.9%
Almost there: every branch. The prospectus asks for 60%, but the course pages still say 50%. Ask the Admissions office before you pay.
CS or IT · marks below 50%
Not this year: every branch. Every M.E branch here asks for at least 50% in B.E or B.Tech.
Electrical or electronics · marks 60% or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. Your MET rank then decides which branch you get in counselling.
Electrical or electronics · marks 50 to 59.9%
Almost there: every branch. The prospectus asks for 60%, but the course pages still say 50%. Ask the Admissions office before you pay.
Electrical or electronics · marks below 50%
Not this year: every branch. Every M.E branch here asks for at least 50% in B.E or B.Tech.
Other engineering · marks 60% or more
Almost there: Cloud, Big Data, Cyber Security, AI and ML. You also need to pass the programming test at MSIS, and a seat must be left.
Not this route: VLSI, Embedded, Microelectronics, CSE. These take computer or electronics graduates only.
Other engineering · marks 50 to 59.9%
Almost there: Cloud, Big Data, Cyber Security, AI and ML. The prospectus asks for 60% here, so ask the Admissions office before you pay for MET.
Not this route: VLSI, Embedded, Microelectronics, CSE. These take computer or electronics graduates only.
Other engineering · marks below 50%
Not this year: every branch. Every M.E branch here asks for at least 50% in B.E or B.Tech.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MSIS publishes no closing MET rank for any branch, so these verdicts check only the stream and marks rules. Your MET rank decides the seat, and the top quarter of each branch in round 1 gets a 40% fee waiver.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.E Scholarship Calculator
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M.E merit scholarship, 40%
INR 1.97 Lakhs
MAHE, for MSIS M.E
Paid every year of the course if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: top 25% of round 1 admits in your branch by MET rank, General seatApply by the year 1 fee deadline
Not eligible on your answersM.E merit scholarship, 20%
INR 98,400
MAHE, for MSIS M.E
Paid every year of the course if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: next 50% of admits in your branch by MET rank, General seatApply by the year 1 fee deadline
Not eligible on your answersM.E merit scholarship, 10%
INR 49,200
MAHE, for MSIS M.E
Paid every year of the course if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: the remaining 25% of admits in your branch, General seatApply by the year 1 fee deadline
Not eligible on your answersKonkani speaking students
INR 49,200
MAHE
Paid on the program fee; one scholarship at a time.
Who qualifies: Konkani is your mother tongue, General seatApply by the year 1 fee deadline
Not eligible on your answersChildren of MAHE alumni
INR 49,200
MAHE
Paid on the program fee; one scholarship at a time.
Who qualifies: a parent graduated full time from a MAHE Manipal college, General seatApply by the year 1 fee deadline
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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In short
BITS Pilani pays more, places more and ranks far higher, but its M.E costs well over twice as much. If you clear its entrance and can pay, take it; if cost matters, MAHE gives you a paid second year.
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Thapar costs a little less and places a bigger share of its two-year PG batch, at a lower median pay. If you want a core branch, look at Thapar; for chip design or cloud work, the MAHE industry year is the draw.
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PSG Tech costs far less, but its median pay and share placed are both lower. If the fee is your first worry, list PSG Tech first; if you want a paid year in industry, pick MAHE.
In short
VIT Vellore charges less and offers twice as many branches, but a smaller share of its two-year PG batch was placed. If you want a wide choice, look at VIT; for a year in a company, MAHE leads.
FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.E
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to M.E at MAHE?▾
Apply online and write MET, the Manipal Entrance Test, in April or May. MAHE then holds one online counselling for M.Tech and M.E, where your MET rank decides the branch. Pay the full year 1 fee by the deadline and report for orientation in late July.
Is the fee the same for every M.E branch?▾
Yes. The full 2-year fee is INR 4.92 Lakhs without hostel in all 8 branches, plus a INR 10,000 refundable deposit. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.38 Lakhs.
Can I join M.E with a mechanical or civil B.E?▾
Yes, but only four branches take you: AI and ML, Big Data, Cloud and Cyber Security. You need 60%% marks, a pass in a programming test at MSIS and a seat left over. An optional bridge course helps you catch up.
Does a GATE score help?▾
Yes. A valid GATE score adds 10% to your MET marks before the merit list is made. You still have to write MET; GATE alone does not get you a seat.
What happens in year 2 of M.E?▾
Year 2 is a 10 to 12 month project as a paid intern in a company. The internship hunt starts in semester 2. MSIS says 90% of its interns get a job at the same firm.
How much scholarship can I get?▾
Every M.E student on a General seat gets a waiver by MET rank: 40% for the top quarter of the branch, 20% for the next half and 10% for the rest. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8, and you get one scholarship at a time.
Is a hostel room sure for M.E students?▾
No. PG rooms are few and go first come, first served. Email the chief warden in the first week of July. If no room is left, you rent a flat on your own.
Do I get my fee back if I leave?▾
If you withdraw online by 31 July of your admission year, no program fee is cut under the AICTE rules. After that the AICTE refund rules decide the cut, and INR 20,000 comes off any hostel fee paid.
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The total course fee for the B.Sc Nursing course fee of MAHE is INR 5.90 lakhs. Students pursuing this course are required to pay an annual course fee of INR 1.55 lakhs in the first year and INR 1.45 lakhs for the next three years.
No, you are not eligible to apply for the Masters of Computer Applications (MCA) as the minimum eligibility set requires one to have a bachelor's degree in computer application or information technology from a recognized university.
To get lateral admission to the B.Tech course you must have a diploma degree in Engineering or a B.Sc degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute. Along with that you must have taken Mathematics in Class XII. Since you have a B.Com degree, you are not eligible for admission.
Yes, you can pursue M. Des after your graduation in the B. Tech course. The eligibility criteria are you must have 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
Can a PCM student apply for bsc forensic science?
Yes, a student who has completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured at least 55% marks in the aggregate can apply for admission to MAHE Manipal B.Sc. Forensic Science.
Yes, you can pursue M.Des program from this Institute as the eligibility criteria mentioned by the institute for admission is a B.Des degree with 50% Marks. Also, you don't need to appear for any entrance exam.