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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for ME Vlsi Design programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.13 Lakhs.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers a two-year, full-time ME in VLSI Design at its School of Information Sciences in Manipal, Karnataka. MAHE stands #3 among universities in NIRF 2025 and holds a NAAC A++ grade. The first year has chip design classes and labs, and the second year is an internship in a company. The full program fee is INR 6.13 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.79 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MET (Manipal Entrance Test) and online counselling. Recent batches report an average pay of INR 14 LPA, and about 90% of the batch is placed.
MAHE ME VLSI Design Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.79 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.13 Lakhs. The program fee is INR 6.13 Lakhs for both years. You pay the full first-year fee with a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. The NRI quota fee is higher at INR 8.03 Lakhs. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Program fee
INR 6.13 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 1.67 Lakhs
Full course, as published
NRI quota program fee
INR 8.03 Lakhs
Full course, NRI seats only
Total, no hostel
INR 6.13 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 7.79 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE ME VLSI Design Admission Dates 2027
MET 2027 applications are expected to open in Nov 2026. The last date for the first attempt is expected in Mar 2027. The 2026 batch is in class, and these dates are estimates based on 2026. Keep your BE marks cards and your MET rank card ready for counselling.
Event
Date
Status
MET 2027 application opens
Nov 2026
Tentative
Last date to apply for the first MET attempt
Mar 2027
Tentative
Online test slot booking
Apr 2027
Tentative
MET first attempt, online test
Apr 2027
Tentative
MET second attempt, online test
May 2027
Tentative
Merit list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Online counselling and seat allotment
Jun 2027
Tentative
First-year fee payment, last date
Jun 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE ME VLSI Design Eligibility
You need a BE or B.Tech with at least 50% marks in a listed branch. You also need a MET rank for the ME course. The merit scholarship needs 60% marks, so check your aggregate before you apply.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
BE or B.Tech from a recognised university
Marks
50% aggregate
Branches
Biomedical, CSE, EEE, ECE, Information Science, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics, Telecommunication or equal
Entrance test
A MET rank for the ME course
Marks for the merit scholarship
60% aggregate
MAHE ME VLSI Design Admission Process
You apply on apply.manipal.edu, book a test slot, take the MET and join counselling. A second MET attempt costs INR 1,200 more. MAHE picks students on the MET rank. If you miss the first-year fee deadline, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu before the last date
2. Book a slot
Pick a test date, slot and city for the online MET
3. Take the MET
A second attempt costs INR 1,200 more
4. Join counselling
Pick the course when your merit rank comes up
5. Pay and report
Pay the full first-year fee and bring your originals
MAHE ME VLSI Design Cutoff
The least marks to apply are 50% in your BE or B.Tech, and 60% for the merit scholarship. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for this course. Your MET rank decides the seat and the scholarship group, so aim high in the first attempt.
Rule
Figure
Least marks to apply
50%
Marks for the merit scholarship
60%
Closing MET rank
Not published
Second MET attempt fee
INR 1,200
MAHE ME VLSI Design Placements
Recent batches report an average of INR 14 LPA and a highest offer of INR 24 LPA, with about 90% placed. Over 90% of students get a paid internship in year 2. Over 80% of these internships turn into jobs. Chip design companies hire from the internship.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 14 LPA
Highest offer
INR 24 LPA
Batch placed
90%
Paid internships
Over 90% of students
Internships that turn into jobs
Over 80%
Highest stipend
INR 1.10 Lakhs
Course partners
Infineon, ARM and Mirafra Technologies
Recruiters
Analog Devices, Intel, Qualcomm, L&T Technology Services, Wipro
MAHE ME VLSI Design Scholarships
The ME merit scholarship cuts the program fee by 10% to 40%, so by up to INR 2.45 Lakhs. The top 25% of admitted students by MET rank get 40%. You need 60% in your BE and a General category seat. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8 each year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
ME merit scholarship, 40%
Top 25% of admitted students by MET rank
INR 2.45 Lakhs
ME merit scholarship, 20%
Next 50% of admitted students by MET rank
INR 1.23 Lakhs
ME merit scholarship, 10%
Last 25% of admitted students by MET rank
INR 61,300
MAHE ME VLSI Design Ranking
NIRF 2025 ranked MAHE #3 among universities and #14 overall. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results and outreach.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NIRF Overall
2025
#14
NAAC
Current cycle
A++
MAHE ME VLSI Design Course Structure
Year 1 holds all the classes and labs, and year 2 is an internship in a company. You design chips on Cadence, Xilinx and Mentor Graphics tools in the labs.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Digital and analog chip design, low-power design, FPGA work, verification with UVM, physical design
Year 2
Internship and project in a chip design company, paid for most students
MAHE ME VLSI Design Hostel and Campus
Hostel and mess cost INR 1.67 Lakhs for the course, and you pay them only if you take a room. The school is on the Manipal campus in Udupi district, Karnataka.
Item
Detail
Hostel and mess fee
INR 1.67 Lakhs for the course
Hostel
On the Manipal campus
Campus
Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka
Should you pick ME VLSI Design at MAHE?
This course suits students who want a chip design job and can spend a year working inside a company.
Pick it if:
You want a chip design job: Infineon, ARM and Mirafra Technologies support this course, and Infineon offers a sure internship to some students when they join.
You want real company work before you finish: the whole second year is an internship, and over 90% of students get a paid one.
You have 60% or more in your BE: every General seat gets a 10% to 40% merit waiver, and your MET rank sets which one.
You want the fee paid back soon: the average pay of INR 14 LPA is more than twice the INR 6.13 Lakhs fee.
Skip it if:
You want a big city while you study: Manipal is a small university town, so jobs and most internships mean moving to Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
You plan to take only the second MET test: you cannot try again after it, and test slots are given first come, first served.
You may slip below a CGPA of 8: the merit waiver stops for the next year and you pay the full fee.
You want a known closing rank to aim for: MAHE does not publish one for this course, so your MET rank is the only guide.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 60% or more in your BE, take the first MET test so a second try stays open. Pay the first-year fee only after you see your scholarship group.
ME VLSI Design Eligibility▾
Degree and marks: A BE or B.Tech with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised university.
Branches accepted: Biomedical, CSE, EEE, ECE, Information Science, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics or Telecommunication.
Entrance test: A MET (Manipal Entrance Test) rank for the ME course.
Scholarship marks: The merit scholarship needs 60% aggregate in your BE.
ME VLSI Design Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu before the first-attempt last date.
Book and take the MET: Pick a test slot and city. A second attempt costs INR 1,200 more.
Check the merit list: Your MET rank decides your seat and your scholarship group.
Join counselling: Pick ME VLSI Design online when your merit rank comes up.
Pay and report: Pay the full first-year fee by the last date or you lose the seat. Then report with your originals.
ME VLSI Design Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Nov 2026
MET 2027 application opens
Expected in the same month as last year. The first test needs an early form.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Last date to apply for the first MET attempt
Expected in the same month as last year. A later form gets only the second test.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Online test slot booking
You pick a test date, slot and city. Slots go first come, first served.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET first attempt, online test
Expected in the same month as last year.
Tentative
May 2027
MET second attempt, online test
Only for students who applied before the first-attempt last date. It costs INR 1,200 more.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list
Your MET rank on this list decides your seat and your scholarship group.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online counselling and seat allotment
You pick the course when your merit rank comes up.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First-year fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the full first-year fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original BE marks cards and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The first year holds all the classes and labs.
Source: MAHE MET 2026 and counselling schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE ME VLSI Design Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Program fee
Full course, as published, Indian students
INR 6.13 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Full course, as published
INR 1.67 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.13 Lakhs
2 years · program fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.79 Lakhs
2 years · program fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,336
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
228%
average first-year pay INR 14 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 13,143
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
180%
average first-year pay INR 14 LPA vs the full fee
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your marks get you a seat in ME VLSI Design at MAHE?
Pick your BE marks and your branch. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank, so this checks the published rules.
BE or B.Tech marks
Your branch
60% or more · Listed branch
Yes, you can apply. Your marks also clear the 60% the merit scholarship needs, so your MET rank sets your waiver.
60% or more · Other branch
Not this course. The ME needs a BE or B.Tech in one of the listed branches, so check the eligibility list above.
50% to 59% · Listed branch
Yes, you can apply, but the merit scholarship needs 60%. Plan to pay the full program fee.
50% to 59% · Other branch
Not this course. The ME needs a BE or B.Tech in one of the listed branches, so check the eligibility list above.
Below 50% · Listed branch
Not yet. The ME needs at least 50% in your BE or B.Tech.
Below 50% · Other branch
Not this course. The ME needs a BE or B.Tech in one of the listed branches, so check the eligibility list above.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for this course. Your rank group among admitted students sets the scholarship, so a strong first attempt saves real money.
MAHE ME VLSI Design Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on a General seat. Confirm the final amount with the college.
BE or B.Tech marks
MET rank among admitted students
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
ME merit scholarship, 40%
INR 2.45 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
The waiver is on the program fee and stays each year if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: General seat, 60% in BE, top 25% by MET rankApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
ME merit scholarship, 20%
INR 1.23 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
The waiver is on the program fee and stays each year if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: General seat, 60% in BE, next 50% by MET rankApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
ME merit scholarship, 10%
INR 61,300
MAHE Admissions Office
The waiver is on the program fee and stays each year if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: General seat, 60% in BE, last 25% by MET rankApply by Jul 2027
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 2.45 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.68 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.23 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.90 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 61,300
Your net course fee: INR 5.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.13 Lakhs
MAHE ME VLSI Design vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a higher placement rate.
Compare with
This page
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Compared with
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala
Compared with
PES University
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.13 Lakhs
program fee
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 2.33 Lakhs less
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 2.93 Lakhs less
INR 3.46 Lakhs
INR 2.67 Lakhs less
INR 3.88 Lakhs
INR 2.25 Lakhs less
INR 6.50 Lakhs
INR 37,000 more, M.Tech ECE, 2027 to 28 rates
Average paylatest batch
INR 14 LPA
recent batch
INR 9.2 LPA
INR 4.8 LPA less, M.Tech overall, Class of 2023
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Highest offerlatest batch
INR 24 LPA
recent batch
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
recent batch
Not published
Not published
87.5%
3 points lower, M.Tech VLSI, Amritapuri campus, Class of 2023
72%
18 points lower, M.E. and M.Tech overall, 2024 to 25
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
228%
on INR 14 LPA
243%
15 points higher, M.Tech overall pay
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
VIT Vellore costs much less, but its M.Tech average pay is lower than this page's. If you want the lower fee, take VIT Vellore; if the internship year matters more, take MAHE.
In short
SRM KTR is the cheapest seat here, but it does not publish its pay for this course. If fees decide it for you, list SRM KTR; if you want published placement figures, pick MAHE.
In short
Amrita costs about half as much and placed most of its VLSI batch. If you cannot pay the higher fee, take Amrita; if you want the paid internship year, take MAHE.
In short
Thapar costs less, but a smaller share of its M.E. and M.Tech batch was placed. If placement matters most to you, keep MAHE above Thapar in your list.
In short
PES costs a little more but sits in Bengaluru, close to chip companies. If you want a big city while you study, look at PES; if you want published pay figures, take MAHE.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE ME VLSI Design
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is ME VLSI Design at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who want a chip design job. The program fee is INR 6.13 Lakhs and recent batches report an average of 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.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get chip design jobs such as digital design, analog design, physical design or verification engineer. Over 80% of internships turn into jobs, and about 90% of the batch is placed. If you want a software job instead, a computer science course suits you better.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a big city while you study or cannot pay the program fee without a scholarship. Manipal is a small university town, and the fee is INR 6.13 Lakhs for two years. If either of these matters more than the internship year, look at the compare block above.
Should I take this course if my BE marks are below 60%?▾
Yes, if you have at least 50% and a listed branch, but plan to pay the full fee. The merit scholarship needs 60% in your BE, so you cannot get the 10% to 40% waiver. Use the checker above to confirm where your marks place you.
Is a year of internship better than two years of classes for me?▾
It is better if you want a job soon after the course. Over 90% of students get a paid internship in year 2, and most of those turn into job offers. If you plan a PhD, ask the school about a research project for year 2 before you join.
Is this course good if I want research or a PhD later?▾
It can be, but you must plan for it. The school gives seed money for research and support for conference and journal papers. Pick a research project with a faculty member early, because a paper helps a PhD application more than an internship does.
Should I wait a year and take GATE first?▾
No, not for this course. Admission here goes by the MET rank, not a GATE score, and a GATE scholarship holder cannot also take the MAHE merit scholarship. If you already clear the 50% rule, apply for the first MET test this year.
Will I get placed if my CGPA is low?▾
It gets harder, because most chip companies set a CGPA cutoff for their tests. About 90% of the batch is placed, and the internship year gives you a second chance to impress a company. Keep your CGPA at 8 or above to keep the scholarship too.
Is Manipal the right place for a chip design career?▾
It is right for study, but the jobs are in the big chip hubs. Manipal is a small university town, so the year 2 internship usually takes you to a company office in Bengaluru or Hyderabad. If you want to stay near home, check where the internship will be.
How do I get admission to ME VLSI Design at MAHE?▾
Apply online on apply.manipal.edu, book a MET slot and take the online test. Your MET rank puts you on the merit list, and you pick the course in online counselling. Then pay the full first-year fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year program fee is INR 6.13 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.79 Lakhs. There is also a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. The toggle in the fee block above shows both totals.
Do I get the fee back if I leave the course?▾
The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. If you hold the merit scholarship and leave before you finish, you must pay back the waiver you used. Read the refund rules in the admission letter before you pay the first-year fee.
The college offers a robust academic environment with proficient faculty dedicated to lecturing and research, providing students with many academic opportunities. Students, especially those in the Master of Engineering program with a CGPA of 7 or 7.5 and above, have substantial chances for campus placements. The placement team facilitates the presence of both product-based and service-based companies, but students must actively secure their placements. Internships are available for both B.Tech and M.Tech students, with M.Tech students starting in the second semester based on their B.Tech and first semester performance.
Internships can last between 8 to 12 months. The Master of Engineering courses at MSIS, Manipal, part of MAHE, Manipal, provide a 20% scholarship on the total fee of 231,000 INR for students maintaining a CGPA above 7 in B.Tech and their first semester of the Master's program.
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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.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
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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