20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.1 Lakhs.
MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology course at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The course has 15 sanctioned seats and four semesters on the Manipal campus. MCOPS is NAAC A++ under MAHE and ranked #8 in NIRF Pharmacy 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.00 Lakhs and INR 12.94 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE Merit Rank 2026 and online counselling. Round 10 closed at rank 649 in 2026. The PG two-year median pay was INR 6.5 LPA, and 92% of the batch was placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 12.94 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 9.00 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 5.58 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee for the intake. Hostel and mess add INR 3.94 Lakhs over two years, and the caution deposit is paid once.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 5.58 Lakhs | INR 2.79 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fee | INR 3.42 Lakhs | INR 1.71 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.94 Lakhs | INR 1.97 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 9.00 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 12.94 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 form is expected in Mar 2027 and classes are expected in Aug 2027. These dates are estimates based on the 2026 counselling cycle. Watch the application form, the merit list and fee dates, because MAHE cancels a seat if the fee is missed.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection document upload | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE merit list and rank | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling registration and choice filling | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Course fee payment, last date | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Online reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need B.Pharm from a Pharmacy Council of India recognised university with 55% aggregate marks. You also need State Pharmacy Council registration, or you must get it within one month of admission. Keep the migration certificate ready before counselling.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Pharm from a PCI recognised university |
| Marks | Minimum 55% aggregate marks or equal grade |
| Registration | State Pharmacy Council registration within one month |
| Paper | Migration certificate from the B.Pharm university |
MAHE gives the seat on your merit rank and saved choices. You apply online, upload eligibility papers, check the merit list and fill choices. If allotted, you pay the first part of the fee by the last date. Then MAHE gives the provisional admission order.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form and upload B.Pharm papers |
| 2. Check merit rank | Use the MAHE merit rank for counselling |
| 3. Fill choices | Save this course if it is your first pick |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the fee by the round deadline |
| 5. Admission order | Download the provisional order after payment |
Round 10 closed at rank 649 and round 1 closed at rank 380 in 2026. These are MAHE Merit Rank 2026 closing ranks for this course. The close moved from round 1 to round 10, so later rounds mattered.
| Round | Closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 380 | 2026 |
| Round 5 | 649 | 2026 |
| Round 10 | 649 | 2026 |
The PG two-year median pay was INR 6.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. NIRF shows 97 PG two-year students placed in the latest filed year. Biocon, Syngene, GSK and Sun Pharma are among the pharma companies listed by MCOPS.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Students placed | 97 |
| Recruiters | Biocon, Syngene, GSK, Sun Pharma |
The listed schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The AICTE GPAT support is for GPAT-qualified M.Pharm students. MAHE also lists Scholar and Achiever seats for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE GPAT support | GPAT-qualified M.Pharm student | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| MAHE Scholar seat | High MAHE merit rank | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| SAGES support | Eligible Academy of General Education student | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
MCOPS is ranked #8 in NIRF Pharmacy 2025 and #5 in Collegedunia Pharmacy ranking 2025. MAHE also holds NAAC A++ grade. NIRF uses filed data, and the pharmacy rank tells you how the college sits among pharmacy colleges.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Pharmacy | 2025 | #8 |
| Collegedunia Pharmacy ranking | 2025 | #5 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
Year 1 covers cell culture, molecular biology and bioprocess basics, while year 2 moves into research work and the dissertation. The course is made for B.Pharm graduates who want biologics, quality or research roles.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Cell culture, molecular biology and bioprocess technology |
| Year 2 | Research project, dissertation and advanced biotechnology work |
The hostel and mess total used here is INR 3.94 Lakhs for two years. Health science PG students can get double AC rooms in NIH blocks. The Manipal campus gives pharmacy labs, library access and placement support in one town.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PG hostel | Double AC room in health science hostel blocks |
| Mess | Annual mess advance is part of the hostel total |
| Campus | Manipal campus with pharmacy labs and library access |
This course suits pharmacy graduates who want biotech lab roles, biologics work or a research path.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE M.Pharm counselling brochure 2026. 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 2026 General Fees and Hostel Fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick the rank range closest to you. The cutoff ranges use this course's MAHE Merit Rank 2026 closing rank.
Round 10 closed at rank 649, but a star on the cutoff sheet means later vacancies were filled by upgrades. Use 380 as the safer rank and 649 as the late-round line.
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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.

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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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