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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Pharm Pharmacology 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
Class of 2025, all M.Pharm
Minimum marks
55%
B.Pharm aggregate, no entrance exam
Placed or higher study
98%
Class of 2025, all M.Pharm

About MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) teaches M.Pharm Pharmacology at its Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS). It is a two-year, full-time course with 15 seats. The college stands #8 in NIRF Pharmacy 2025, and MAHE holds NAAC A++. You study how medicines act on the body, drug safety and the animal and cell studies done before a drug reaches people. There is no entrance exam: MAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks and then calls you for counselling. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.14 Lakhs for the 2026-27 batch. The Class of 2025 earned a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA across all M.Pharm branches.

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 12.96 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 10.14 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 6.28 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in two yearly parts, one before each year starts. MAHE fixes this fee, and it changes for every new batch. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6.28 LakhsINR 3.14 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 3.86 LakhsINR 1.93 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 Pharmacology Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch started classes on 4 Aug 2026, so the next intake is 2027. Applications for 2027 are expected to open in Oct 2026. Every 2027 date below is an estimate based on 2026, when the last date to apply was 30 Jun 2026. Watch the MAHE portal from October.

EventDateStatus
Applications open on the MAHE portalOct 2026Tentative
Last date to applyJun 2027Tentative
Eligibility document screeningJun 2027Tentative
Merit list on B.Pharm marksJul 2027Tentative
Counselling and seat offerJul 2027Tentative
First-year fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Orientation and classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Eligibility

You need a B.Pharm with 55% aggregate marks from a university the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognises. You must also be registered with your State Pharmacy Council. There is no entrance exam, and MAHE publishes no marks relaxation for any category.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Pharm from a PCI-recognised university
Marks55% aggregate in B.Pharm
RegistrationState Pharmacy Council registration
PapersMigration certificate from your last university
Entrance examNone, the seat goes by B.Pharm marks

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Admission Process

The steps are the online form, the document check, the merit list, counselling and the fee. You apply on the MAHE portal and upload your eligibility papers. MAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks and offers seats at counselling. You then pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the MAHE portal and pay the form fee
2. Send papersUpload your B.Pharm marks and council registration
3. Merit listMAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks
4. CounsellingAttend online or on campus and accept the seat
5. Pay and reportPay the first-year fee and report with originals

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing merit score for this course. The only fixed number is the 55% floor, and 70% puts you in line for the Scholar scholarship. With 15 seats, a higher B.Pharm aggregate gives you a better place on the merit list.

Merit ruleWhat it means
Minimum to apply55% aggregate in B.Pharm
Scholar scholarship floor70% aggregate in B.Pharm
Seats15
Closing merit scoreNot published by MAHE

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Placements

The Class of 2025 had 98 M.Pharm graduates. Of them, 39 got jobs at a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA and 57 went on to higher studies. The highest offer MAHE shows for M.Pharm is INR 14 LPA. These figures cover all M.Pharm branches, not Pharmacology alone. Pharmacology students usually aim for preclinical research, clinical research and drug safety roles.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Graduates98
Placed39
Higher studies57
Highest offerINR 14 LPA
Median pay, last three batchesINR 6.5 LPA each year

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Scholarships

The biggest help is the AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 a month, worth INR 2.98 Lakhs over two years. MAHE's own Scholar scholarship takes 20% off the program fee, which is INR 2.03 Lakhs. You can hold only one scholarship at a time, so you pick the one that pays most.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
AICTE PG scholarshipGPAT qualified studentsINR 2.98 Lakhs over the course
MAHE Scholar scholarshipTop merit rank, 70% in B.Pharm, one seatINR 2.03 Lakhs over the course
MAHE Achiever scholarshipBest year 1 result, CGPA 8 or more, one seatINR 1.01 Lakhs in year 2

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Ranking

The college stands #8 in NIRF Pharmacy 2025 and #76 in the QS subject ranking for pharmacy in 2026. MAHE holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and placements. QS ranks on research and what academics and employers say.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Pharmacy2025#8
QS Pharmacy and Pharmacology2026#76
NAAC (MAHE)Current cycleA++

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Course Structure

Year 1 has classes and labs, and year 2 is mostly your research project. The first two semesters cover advanced pharmacology, research methods and biostatistics. In year 2 you work on one project and write a thesis.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Advanced pharmacology, drug screening methods, research methods and biostatistics
Year 2Journal club, a research project and the thesis

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmacology Hostel and Campus

A double room with attached bath and no AC costs INR 79,000 a year, and mess is INR 62,000 a year. First-year PG students choose up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal. If you do not pay within 48 hours of the email, you lose the booking.

ItemDetail
Room feeINR 79,000 a year, double room, non-AC
MessINR 62,000 a year
How rooms are givenUp to three choices on the hostel portal
PaymentWithin 48 hours of the allotment email

Should you pick M.Pharm Pharmacology at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want drug research or drug safety work and can live in a small town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want a research career: 57 of the last 98 M.Pharm graduates here went on to higher studies, such as a PhD.
You want to see clinical research up close: the college shares the Manipal health sciences campus with MAHE's medical college and its teaching hospital.
Your B.Pharm aggregate is 70% or more: you can get the Scholar scholarship, and a tie on marks goes to the student who applied first.
You need a room on campus: PG students pick up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal and pay within 48 hours.
Skip it if:
You want your pay to grow every year: the median pay for M.Pharm here has stayed at INR 6.5 LPA for three batches in a row.
You will take a loan for the fee: the INR 10.14 Lakhs fee needs over a year of the INR 6.5 LPA median pay.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so most job and internship calls come through the placement cell.
You plan to apply near the last date: the 15 seats fill from the merit list, so apply as soon as the portal opens.
Counsellor's advice
If your B.Pharm aggregate is 70% or more and you want research, apply as soon as the portal opens. If you need a job right after the course, compare the median pay with the fee before you pay.
M.Pharm Pharmacology Eligibility▾
B.Pharm marks: 55% aggregate from a university the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognises.
Council registration: You must be registered with your State Pharmacy Council.
Entrance exam: None. The seat goes by your B.Pharm marks. GPAT is not needed to get in.
Papers: Bring a migration certificate from your last university.
M.Pharm Pharmacology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE portal and pay the form fee.
Upload papers: Send your B.Pharm marks and council registration for the document check.
Merit list: MAHE ranks every student on B.Pharm marks. There is no test.
Counselling: Attend online or on campus and accept the seat you are offered.
Pay and report: Pay the first-year fee by the date given, or you lose the seat. Then report with originals.

M.Pharm Pharmacology 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
Oct 2026
Applications open on the MAHE portal
Expected in the same month as last year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Last date to apply
The last date in 2026 was 30 Jun 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Eligibility document screening
MAHE checks your B.Pharm marks and council registration.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list on B.Pharm marks
Your place on this list decides your seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and seat offer
Online or on campus; you accept the seat here.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First-year fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date given.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to withdraw with a refund
In 2026 this date was 19 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and registration.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
In 2026, classes started on 4 Aug 2026.

Source: MAHE Admissions dates to remember, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmacology Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows show the 2026-27 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 3.14 Lakhs a year
INR 6.28 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 1.93 Lakhs a year
INR 3.86 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 · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.96 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + 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 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your B.Pharm marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your B.Pharm marks and your council status. There is no entrance exam; seats go by B.Pharm marks.

B.Pharm aggregate
State Pharmacy Council
70% or more · registered
Yes, you can apply. MAHE ranks seats on B.Pharm marks, and 70% or more also puts you in line for the Scholar scholarship.
70% or more · not yet
Almost there. Your marks clear the rule, but register with your State Pharmacy Council before counselling, because MAHE asks for it at admission.
55% to 69% · registered
Yes, you can apply, but a seat is not sure. MAHE publishes no closing merit score and there are only 15 seats, so keep a second college on your list.
55% to 69% · not yet
Almost there. Your marks clear the 55% rule. Finish your council registration before counselling, and keep a second college on your list.
Below 55% · registered
Not yet. MAHE needs 55% aggregate in B.Pharm for this course, so you cannot apply on these marks.
Below 55% · not yet
Not yet. You need 55% aggregate in B.Pharm and a State Pharmacy Council registration before you can apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish the last merit score that got a seat. With only 15 seats, a higher B.Pharm aggregate and an early form are the two things you control.

MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmacology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one scholarship at a time, so the total shows the biggest one.

B.Pharm aggregate
GPAT score
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify, or a bigger scheme counts. Tap to see why.▾

You can hold only one scholarship, so a smaller scheme you qualify for also shows here.

AICTE PG scholarship
INR 2.98 Lakhs
AICTE, for GPAT qualified M.Pharm students
Pays INR 12,400 a month to you for 24 months while you study.
Who qualifies: a valid GPAT scoreApply after admission
Not counted on your answers
MAHE Scholar scholarship
INR 2.03 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
20% off the program fee for both years if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: top merit rank, 70% in B.PharmApply after admission
Not counted on your answers
MAHE Achiever scholarship
INR 1.01 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
20% off the year 2 program fee for the best year 1 result.
Who qualifies: CGPA 8 or more, no backlogGiven after year 1
Not counted 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 1.01 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.13 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmacology 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
Compared with
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Ooty
Compared with
JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru
Mysuru
Compared with
SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM IST
Chennai
Compared with
Poona College of Pharmacy
Pune
Tuition fee2 years, tuition only
INR 6.28 Lakhs
2026-27 batch
INR 6.39 Lakhs
INR 11,000 more
INR 6.39 Lakhs
INR 11,000 more
Not published
Not published
Median payall M.Pharm, NIRF data
INR 6.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.35 LPA
INR 1.85 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less, Class of 2024
Placed or higher studyshare of M.Pharm graduates
98%
Class of 2025
100%
2 points higher, Class of 2024
100%
2 points higher, Class of 2024
98%
Same, Class of 2024
89%
9 points lower, Class of 2024
NIRF Pharmacy rank2025
#8
all India
#4
4 places higher
#7
1 place higher
#10
2 places lower
#34
26 places lower
SeatsPharmacology
15
PCI approved
15
Same
15
Same
Not published
Not published
In short
JSS Ooty has about the same tuition, a higher median pay and a better NIRF rank. If a quick job matters most, take JSS Ooty; if you want research, MAHE Manipal sent more than half its last batch to higher studies.
In short
JSS Mysuru charges about the same tuition and reports a higher median pay. If you get both and want a job soon after the course, pick JSS Mysuru; if you want a PhD path, MAHE Manipal is the stronger choice.
In short
SRM Chennai reports a higher median pay but ranks lower, and its Pharmacology fee and seats are not published. If both offer you a seat, ask SRM Chennai for its fee in writing before you choose it over MAHE Manipal.
In short
Poona CoP ranks much lower and reports a lower median pay. If MAHE Manipal offers you a seat, take it and keep Poona CoP only as a backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmacology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Pharm Pharmacology at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want research or drug safety work and can pay. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.14 Lakhs and the median pay for M.Pharm here is INR 6.5 LPA, so the fee takes more than a year of pay to cover. Use the EMI line in the fee block above before you take a loan.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most Pharmacology graduates start in preclinical research, clinical research or drug safety roles. The Class of 2025 placed 39 M.Pharm graduates at a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA, and the highest offer shown is INR 14 LPA. If you want a sales or marketing job, a different branch may suit you better.
Is this course good for a PhD or research?▾
Yes. Of the 98 M.Pharm graduates in the Class of 2025, 57 went on to higher studies. Year 2 is mostly your own research project and thesis, which is what a PhD application asks for. Ask your guide early about a project that can lead to a paper.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a high salary right after the course or want a big city. The median pay has stayed at INR 6.5 LPA for three batches, and Manipal is a small university town. If either matters more to you than research, compare the options in the compare block above before you pay.
Should I pick Pharmacology or Pharmaceutics at this college?▾
Pick by the work you want to do. Pharmacology is about how drugs act on the body and how they are tested for safety. Pharmaceutics is about how a medicine is made into a tablet or injection. Both are in the same fee group here, so choose the subject you enjoyed most in B.Pharm.
Is it safe to count on my B.Pharm marks for a seat?▾
It depends on how many students apply with higher marks. You need 55% aggregate to apply, and MAHE ranks seats on B.Pharm marks, but it does not publish the last score that got in. With only 15 seats, apply early and keep a second college on your list.
Should I wait for my GPAT result before I join?▾
No, you do not need GPAT to get in. But a valid GPAT score gets you the AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 a month for 24 months, which is the biggest help on this page. If you have a GPAT score, bring it to admission.
Is Manipal good for internships and a first job?▾
It is good for research work, not for city internships. The college shares the health sciences campus with MAHE's medical college and teaching hospital, but Manipal is a small town. Most job and internship calls come through the placement cell, so keep in touch with it from year 1.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE portal and upload your B.Pharm marks and council registration. MAHE ranks everyone on B.Pharm marks and calls students for counselling. Accept the seat, pay the first-year fee by the date given and report with your originals, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 10.14 Lakhs without hostel for the 2026-27 batch. With a non-AC double room and mess it comes to INR 12.96 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block above shows what the hostel adds.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two yearly parts. You pay the first-year fee at admission and the second-year fee before year 2 starts. If you need smaller parts, ask the MAHE Admissions Office about an education loan before you pay.
Do I get my money back if I leave the course?▾
Only part of it, and it depends on the date. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. MAHE sets a last date to withdraw with a refund each year, which was 19 Jul 2026 last year, so read the refund rules before you pay.
Is a hostel room sure for first-year PG students?▾
No, rooms are given by choice and by what is free. You list up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal after admission. You must pay within 48 hours of the allotment email, or you lose the booking and choose again.

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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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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.

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