MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Pharm Pharmaceutics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 10.24 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 10.14 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 6.5 LPA
M.Pharm Class of 2024
Cutoff
55%
Least B.Pharm marks to apply
Placement rate
92%
M.Pharm Class of 2024 placed

About MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutics

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) teaches a two-year, full-time M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics at its Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The course is taught on campus over four semesters and has 15 seats. The college stands #8 in the NIRF Pharmacy ranking 2025, and MAHE holds a NAAC A++ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.14 Lakhs. There is no entrance test: MAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks, and you need at least 55% to apply. Seats are then given through MAHE's own online counselling. The M.Pharm Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 12.96 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 10.14 Lakhs. The course fee is INR 5.07 Lakhs a year for two years. You pay the first year's fee in two parts: INR 2.50 Lakhs when a seat is allotted and the rest a few days later. From year 2 you pay the full year's fee at once. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Course feeINR 10.14 LakhsINR 5.07 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.82 LakhsINR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 10.14 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.96 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Admission Dates 2027

The last date to apply for 2027 is expected in Apr 2027, and classes should start in Aug 2027. The 2026 batch started classes on 4 Aug 2026, so these dates are estimates based on 2026. Keep your B.Pharm marks cards ready before the form opens.

EventDateStatus
Online application, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
Eligibility screening of B.Pharm marksMay 2027Tentative
MAHE Merit Rank listMay 2027Tentative
Round 1 registration and choice fillingMay 2027Tentative
Round 1 seat allotment and first fee partJun 2027Tentative
Last seat allotment roundAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Eligibility

You need a B.Pharm with at least 55% aggregate marks from a university the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognises. The same 55% applies to every category. You also need State Pharmacy Council registration, or you must get it within one month of joining.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Pharm from a PCI recognised university
Marks55% aggregate in B.Pharm
RegistrationState Pharmacy Council, or within one month of joining
PapersMigration certificate from your B.Pharm university

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Admission Process

You apply online, MAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks, and seats are given in online counselling. You pay a INR 10,000 waitlist deposit to join counselling and fill your choices. If you do not pay INR 2.50 Lakhs within the round's window after allotment, you lose the seat and the deposit.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form and upload your B.Pharm marks
2. Get your MAHE Merit RankMAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks
3. Join counsellingPay INR 10,000 and fill your choices
4. Accept the seatPay INR 2.50 Lakhs within the round's window
5. ReportBring original papers for the document check

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Cutoff

The least you need to apply is 55% in B.Pharm, and 70% if you want the Scholar waiver. MAHE does not publish the marks of the last student who got a seat. Your MAHE Merit Rank comes from your B.Pharm marks, so higher marks give you a better chance.

Marks lineB.Pharm aggregateYear
Least marks to apply55%2026
Least marks for the Scholar waiver70%2026
Marks of the last student admittedNot published2026

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Placements

92% of the M.Pharm Class of 2024 was placed, and the median pay was INR 6.5 LPA. The highest offer MAHE reports is INR 14 LPA. Graduates join research, formulation, quality and marketing roles in pharma companies. Novartis and Lupin are among the recruiters MAHE names.

MetricValue
Median pay, Class of 2024INR 6.5 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2022INR 6 LPA
Batch placed, Class of 202492%
Highest offerINR 14 LPA
Recruiters named by MAHENovartis, Lupin

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Scholarships

The biggest help is the AICTE scholarship for GPAT qualified students: INR 12,400 a month, or INR 2.98 Lakhs over 24 months. MAHE's Scholar waiver takes 20% off the fee for the top-ranked student. You can hold only one scholarship at a time.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
AICTE PG scholarshipGPAT qualified, admitted to M.PharmINR 12,400 a month, up to 24 months
MAHE ScholarTop merit rank in this branch, 70% in B.Pharm20% of the fee, both years
MAHE AchieverBest first-year result in this branch20% of the year 2 fee
Children of MAHE alumniGeneral category, 70% in B.Pharm10% of the fee
Konkani speaking studentsGeneral category, Konkani mother tongue10% of the fee

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Ranking

The college is #8 in the NIRF Pharmacy ranking 2025, the same place as in 2024. MAHE holds a NAAC A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data the college files every year, and NAAC grades the whole university.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Pharmacy2025#8
NIRF Pharmacy2024#8
NAACCurrent cycleA++

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Course Structure

Year 1 is classroom and lab work in pharmaceutics, with Research Methodology and Biostatistics. Year 2 is your research project and thesis. You also take a Journal Club and one course from another subject.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Pharmaceutics subjects, labs, Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Year 2Research project, thesis and Journal Club

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Seats and Intake

This branch has 15 seats, and the college's M.Pharm intake across all branches was 123 in 2023. MAHE gives every seat on merit rank and your choices in counselling.

QuotaSeats
M.Pharm Pharmaceutics15
M.Pharm, all branches (2023)123

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Hostel and Campus

A double room with attached bath for PG students costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess adds INR 62,000 a year. You can book a hostel room only after you pay the first part of the fee.

ItemDetail
RoomDouble with attached bath, non-AC, INR 79,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
BookingOnline, after the first fee part is paid
CampusHealth sciences campus in Manipal, Udupi district

Should you pick M.Pharm Pharmaceutics at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want to make medicines in a lab or a factory and can live in a small university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want a pharma industry job: graduates join research, formulation and marketing roles, and Novartis and Lupin hire from here.
You want a steady record: 92% of the Class of 2024 was placed, and median pay rose to INR 6.5 LPA from INR 6 LPA.
You cannot pay a year's fee at once: the first-year fee is paid in two parts, INR 2.50 Lakhs at allotment and the rest later.
You have 70% or more in B.Pharm: the top-ranked student in this branch gets a 20% Scholar waiver for both years.
Skip it if:
You are paying the fee yourself: the fee is INR 10.14 Lakhs against a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA, about two years to pay back.
You want internships you find on your own: Manipal is a small university town, so most industry contact comes through the college.
You plan to wait for a later round: each round gives a few days to pay INR 2.50 Lakhs, or you lose the seat.
You list branches you do not want: an upgrade to a higher choice is final, and you cannot go back to your old seat.
Counsellor's advice
If MAHE allots this seat in round 1 and you want it most, pay the first part and opt out. If you want another branch more, list it above this one before the round.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Eligibility▾
Degree: A B.Pharm from a university the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognises.
Marks: At least 55% aggregate in B.Pharm. The same mark applies to every category.
Entrance test: None. MAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks alone.
Registration: State Pharmacy Council registration, or get it within one month of joining.
Papers: A migration certificate from the university where you passed B.Pharm.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form before the last date and upload your B.Pharm marks.
Get your rank: MAHE gives you a MAHE Merit Rank from your B.Pharm marks.
Join counselling: Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your branch choices online.
Pay for the seat: Pay INR 2.50 Lakhs within the round's window, then the rest by the given date.
Report on campus: Bring your original papers for the document check before classes start.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutics 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
Apr 2027
Online application, last date to apply
The 2026 form closed on 30 Apr 2026. Late forms may not get a merit rank.
Tentative
May 2027
Eligibility screening of B.Pharm marks
No entrance test. MAHE checks your marks and papers.
Tentative
May 2027
MAHE Merit Rank list
Your rank comes from your B.Pharm marks.
Tentative
May 2027
Round 1 registration and choice filling
You pay INR 10,000 to register and then fill your choices.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
In 2026 this came on 3 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First fee part after allotment
You lose the seat if INR 2.50 Lakhs is not paid within the round's window.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last seat allotment round
In 2026 the sixth and last round came on 3 Aug 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original papers to the college.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 4 Aug 2026.

Source: MAHE M.Pharm counselling brochure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026 batch fees; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Course fee
Per year × 2, INR 5.07 Lakhs a year
INR 10.14 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, double room non-AC
INR 2.82 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 10.14 Lakhs
2 years · course fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.96 Lakhs
2 years · course fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 17,097
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
64%
median first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 21,851
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
50%
median first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE M.Pharm counselling brochure and hostel fee schedule 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

There is no entrance test. Pick your B.Pharm marks and your result status to see where you stand.

B.Pharm marks
B.Pharm result
Almost there
You can apply and you can also try for the Scholar waiver. MAHE does not publish the last admitted marks, so apply before the last date and join round 1.
Apply now, confirm later
You can apply before your result. If your final marks fall under 55%, MAHE cancels the seat, so tell the admissions office at once.
Almost there
You clear the 55% line, so you can apply. Your MAHE Merit Rank decides the seat, and this branch has only 15 seats.
Apply now, confirm later
You can apply before your result. You must still reach 55% in the final marks, or the seat is cancelled.
Not yet
MAHE needs at least 55% in B.Pharm. With lower marks you cannot apply for this course.
Wait for your result
You can apply, but the seat holds only if your final B.Pharm marks reach 55%.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish the marks of the last student who got a seat, so no one can promise a seat at 55%. Higher marks give a better MAHE Merit Rank, and that rank decides.

MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutics Scholarship Calculator

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

B.Pharm marks
Anything else
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE lets you hold only one scholarship at a time.

AICTE PG scholarship
INR 2.98 Lakhs
AICTE, for GPAT qualified M.Pharm students
INR 12,400 a month for up to 24 months while you study.
Who qualifies: GPAT qualified, admitted to M.PharmApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Scholar
INR 2.03 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal
20% off the fee for both years; only one scholarship at a time, so GPAT holders take the bigger AICTE one.
Who qualifies: top merit rank in this branch, 70% in B.PharmApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 1.01 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal
10% off the fee; only one scholarship at a time, so the 20% Scholar waiver counts first.
Who qualifies: General category, a parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in B.PharmApply by Aug 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 2.98 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.03 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 10.14 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutics 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, a better rank.

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Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE
Manipal
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JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru
Mysuru
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JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Ooty
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SRM College of Pharmacy, SRMIST
Kattankulathur, Chennai
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Amrita School of Pharmacy, Kochi
Kochi
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 10.14 Lakhs
course fee
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payM.Pharm, Class of 2024
INR 6.5 LPA
NIRF data
INR 8.35 LPA
INR 1.85 LPA more
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA more
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
Placement rateM.Pharm, Class of 2024
92%
97 of 105 placed
85%
7 points lower
96%
4 points higher
94%
2 points higher
52%
40 points lower
M.Pharm intakeall branches, 2023
123
sanctioned
117
6 fewer
90
33 fewer
99
24 fewer
60
63 fewer
NIRF rankPharmacy, 2025
#8
same as 2024
#7
1 place higher
#4
4 places higher
#10
2 places lower
#14
6 places lower
In short
JSS Mysuru shows a higher median pay and ranks one place higher, but it placed a smaller share of its batch. If pay matters most and you get a seat there, compare its fee with MAHE's before you pay.
In short
JSS Ooty ranks higher, pays more and placed more of its batch. If it offers you a seat, weigh it above MAHE and check its fee first.
In short
SRM shows a higher median pay and a similar placement rate, but ranks two places lower. If you want a big city, SRM suits you; if you want the higher rank, take MAHE.
In short
Amrita placed about half its batch at a lower median pay. If MAHE offers you a seat, take it over Amrita and keep Amrita only as a backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Pharm Pharmaceutics at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a pharma industry job and can pay the fee. The fee without hostel is INR 10.14 Lakhs, and the Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA. At that pay the fee takes about two working years to pay back. If you need a loan, check the EMI in the fee block above first.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students join pharma companies in formulation, research, quality or marketing roles. MAHE names Novartis and Lupin among its recruiters, and 92% of the Class of 2024 was placed. If you want a teaching or research career instead, plan for a PhD after the course.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you cannot pay about INR 10.14 Lakhs without a scholarship, or if you want a big city. Manipal is a small university town, so most industry contact comes through the college. If either matters more to you than the NIRF #8 rank, look at your other options first.
Should I take this seat if I got it in a later round?▾
Yes, if Pharmaceutics is the branch you want. Every round gives only a few days to pay INR 2.50 Lakhs, so decide before the allotment comes out. If you are waiting for a seat you like more, keep it higher in your choices, because an upgrade is final.
Is Pharmaceutics a better pick than other M.Pharm branches at MAHE?▾
Pick Pharmaceutics if you like making medicines and dosage forms. It suits formulation and product development jobs in pharma companies. If you prefer testing medicines, a quality or analysis branch may suit you better. List the branches in your true order of choice before round 1.
Is this course good for higher studies or a PhD?▾
Yes. Year 2 is a full research project and thesis, which is what a PhD application needs. Work closely with your guide and aim to publish your project. If a PhD is your plan, ask the department about research papers in your first semester.
Is the pay good enough for the fee I pay?▾
It depends on how you pay. The median pay was INR 6.5 LPA and the highest offer MAHE reports is INR 14 LPA. The ROI tile in the fee block shows 64% on the fee without hostel. If you take a loan, keep the EMI of about INR 17,097 in mind.
Should I wait a year to improve my chances?▾
No, there is no entrance test to improve on. Your MAHE Merit Rank comes from your B.Pharm marks, and those do not change next year. If you have 55% or more, apply this year and join round 1 of counselling.
Can I get in with 55% in B.Pharm?▾
You can apply with 55%, but a seat is not certain. MAHE ranks students on B.Pharm marks and does not publish the last admitted marks. With only 15 seats, higher marks give you a better chance, so fill other branches or colleges as backups.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE site before the last date and upload your B.Pharm marks. MAHE gives you a merit rank, and you join online counselling by paying INR 10,000. After allotment, pay the first part of the fee on time, then report with your original papers.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in year 1 only. You pay INR 2.50 Lakhs when a seat is allotted and the rest of the first-year fee a few days later. From year 2 you pay the full year's fee at once, so plan your money or loan for that.
Do I get my money back if I leave the seat?▾
Part of it, depending on when you leave. MAHE refunds the fee under the UGC refund rules, and more comes back the earlier you withdraw. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. Read the refund rules on the MAHE fees page 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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