MAHE Manipal ME Micro Electronics Systems: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for ME Micro Electronics Systems programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.13 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 5.02 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 14 LPA
latest MSIS report
Cutoff
782
MET rank, last round 2025
Placement rate
90%+
paid internship rate

About MAHE Manipal ME Micro Electronics Systems

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time ME Micro Electronics Systems with 30 seats through MET. The course is taught at MSIS over four semesters, with VLSI labs and EDA tools from the first year. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.02 Lakhs, paid by year, and INR 7.65 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General seat closed at rank 782 in the last round of 2025. The MSIS placement page says selected students get industry internships, and the last published average pay is INR 14 LPA.

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Fees

The full course costs INR 5.02 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.65 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.72 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The hostel line uses the published PG hostel total. Hostel and mess add INR 2.63 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 4.72 LakhsINR 1.18 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 30,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.63 LakhsINR 1.31 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 5.02 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.65 LakhsFull course

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
MET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
MET session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
MET result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
MAHE counselling choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Eligibility

You need BE or BTech in an electrical, circuit or computer science stream with 60% marks. You also need a MET rank from the admission cycle. If your final results are pending, upload them before MAHE asks for the document check.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBE or BTech in an electrical, circuit or computer science stream
Marks60% pass from a recognised university
ExamMET rank from the admission cycle
Document checkUpload final results before the admission order

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Admission Process

MAHE counselling 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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write METSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE counsellingList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 782 in 2025 and the first close was rank 426. These are the MAHE disclosure ranks for the ME program. The last round is easier than the first close, but the seat count is small.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General782Last round, 2025
First close426Early round, 2025
Seats30Approved intake

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Placements

The MSIS page says selected students get a paid industry internship, and the last published average pay is INR 14 LPA. The median is INR 12 LPA and the highest offer was INR 24 LPA. Semiconductor and EDA companies hire this course for design and verification roles.

MetricValue
Average payINR 14 LPA
Median payINR 12 LPA
Highest offerINR 24 LPA
Paid internship rate90%+
RecruitersSemiconductor and EDA companies, on campus

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
GATE scholarshipValid GATE score and AICTE rulesINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Ranking

The university stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The table names the university-level rank, not a course rank. Use it to judge the MAHE name; use the placement table to judge this course.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University ranking2025#3
NAAC2024A++
Institution status2025Deemed to be University

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Course Structure

Year 1 has semiconductor devices, digital design and EDA labs; year 2 is paid internship or project work for selected students. The course teaches analog and digital IC design, packaging and verification.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Microelectronics, VLSI design, EDA tools and lab work
Year 2Industry internship, project work, packaging and verification

MAHE ME Micro Electronics Systems Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and PG students book rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
PG roomBooked through HMS before classes start
Single roomGiven by hostel rules and room availability
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a university town

Should you pick ME Micro Electronics Systems at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want a VLSI design job and can live in a university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want chip design roles: MAHE teaches VLSI and EDA tools, and the paid internship can turn into the final project.
Your family can pay by semester: you pay tuition in four parts, which matches the four semesters printed in the fee block.
Your rank is near the close: rank 782 got the last General seat, so keep this course high before counselling closes.
You want the fee back fast: at INR 14 LPA average pay, the full course fee comes back inside the first working year.
Skip it if:
You want big city internships: Manipal is a university town, so most internships come through MSIS and its partner companies.
You need a hostel choice first: PG rooms are booked through HMS, so ask the hostel office before you pay.
You are counting on spot rounds: a 30-seat course can fill before spot rounds, so the last rank is not a safe rank.
You want business roles: this course is built for analog design, digital design and verification, not marketing or finance jobs.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze it if your rank is near 426 in round 1. If you are near 782, float it and keep one safer option above it.
ME Micro Electronics Systems Eligibility▾
Degree needed: BE or BTech in Electrical, Circuit, Computer Science or a course MAHE accepts as equal.
Marks needed: You need at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree.
Exam needed: A MET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the counselling order.
Final result: If your degree result is pending, give it before MAHE issues the admission order.
ME Micro Electronics Systems Admission Process▾
Write MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on MAHE counselling: MAHE counselling (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

ME Micro Electronics Systems 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
Jan 2027
MET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
MET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
MET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MAHE counselling choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE counselling 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal ME Micro Electronics Systems 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.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 1.18 Lakhs a semester
INR 4.72 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 30,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.31 Lakhs a year
INR 2.63 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 5.02 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.65 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 8,464
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
279%
average first-year pay INR 14 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,898
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
183%
average first-year pay INR 14 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you this course at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE counselling closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · General
426 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
427 to 782: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 782: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India
298 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
299 to 547: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 547: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
620 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
621 to 1,050: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,050: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India
434 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
435 to 735: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 735: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
901 to 1,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India
630 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
631 to 1,050: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,050: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
1,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,201 to 1,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India
840 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
841 to 1,260: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,260: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
550 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
551 to 950: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 950: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India
385 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
386 to 665: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 665: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

MAHE Manipal ME Micro Electronics Systems Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
GATE scholarship
INR 40,000
AICTE or Ministry of Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: valid GATE score and rules set for the yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 5.02 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.12 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal ME Micro Electronics Systems 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, an easier cutoff.

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Riverbank Institute of Technology
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Harbour Institute of Technology
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Lakeside Institute of Technology
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Summit Institute of Technology
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 5.02 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 58,000 more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 1.88 Lakhs more
INR 5.02 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 1.38 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 83,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 14 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 4.5 LPA less
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 5.9 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 6.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 5.8 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 6.2 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2025
88%
2 points lower
95%
5 points higher
84%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
Same
89%
1 points lower
Closing rankMET CRL, General
782
Round 6, 2025
9,400
8,618 places easier
15,800
15,018 places easier
18,900
18,118 places easier
13,900
13,118 places easier
16,600
15,818 places easier
Seatsthis course
30
MET
90
60 more
150
120 more
60
30 more
180
150 more
240
210 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
279%
on INR 14 LPA
170%
109 points lower
117%
162 points lower
30%
249 points lower
128%
151 points lower
133%
146 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal ME Micro Electronics Systems

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is ME Micro Electronics Systems at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.02 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 14 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at rank 782 in round 6, while round 1 closed at 426. A rank that just cleared last year can still miss this year. Keep MAHE in your list with a safer option above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for semiconductor and EDA roles after this course. The last published average pay is INR 14 LPA, the median is INR 12 LPA and the internship route is part of the MSIS course page. If you want sales or finance jobs instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a job outside chip design, or if you want internships in a big city. The campus is in a university town, so MSIS and partner companies matter more than offices outside campus. If either point matters more than the INR 14 LPA average pay, pick another option.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for VLSI or semiconductor research. The course has four semesters and the final year can be an industry project or paid internship. Keep your project close to analog design, digital design or verification, and speak to the department early if you want a research path.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. The median of INR 12 LPA is lower than the average of INR 14 LPA because the last students take smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, and use the internship route seriously from semester 3.
Is Microelectronics and VLSI Technology right for me?▾
Pick it if you want analog design, digital design or verification. The course page names those roles clearly, and the fee block shows INR 5.02 Lakhs without hostel. If you want general software work or management roles, use this course only after checking the placement role list with MSIS.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the MET exam and fill this college in your MAHE counselling choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE counselling gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 5.02 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.65 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. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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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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