20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Pharm Pharmacology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 10.24 Lakhs.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6.28 Lakhs | INR 3.14 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fees | INR 3.86 Lakhs | INR 1.93 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.82 Lakhs | INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 10.14 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 12.96 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open on the MAHE portal | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Eligibility document screening | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list on B.Pharm marks | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and seat offer | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation and classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Pharm from a PCI-recognised university |
| Marks | 55% aggregate in B.Pharm |
| Registration | State Pharmacy Council registration |
| Papers | Migration certificate from your last university |
| Entrance exam | None, the seat goes by B.Pharm marks |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the MAHE portal and pay the form fee |
| 2. Send papers | Upload your B.Pharm marks and council registration |
| 3. Merit list | MAHE ranks you on your B.Pharm marks |
| 4. Counselling | Attend online or on campus and accept the seat |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the first-year fee and report with originals |
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 rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Minimum to apply | 55% aggregate in B.Pharm |
| Scholar scholarship floor | 70% aggregate in B.Pharm |
| Seats | 15 |
| Closing merit score | Not published by MAHE |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 6.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Graduates | 98 |
| Placed | 39 |
| Higher studies | 57 |
| Highest offer | INR 14 LPA |
| Median pay, last three batches | INR 6.5 LPA each year |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE PG scholarship | GPAT qualified students | INR 2.98 Lakhs over the course |
| MAHE Scholar scholarship | Top merit rank, 70% in B.Pharm, one seat | INR 2.03 Lakhs over the course |
| MAHE Achiever scholarship | Best year 1 result, CGPA 8 or more, one seat | INR 1.01 Lakhs in year 2 |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Pharmacy | 2025 | #8 |
| QS Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 2026 | #76 |
| NAAC (MAHE) | Current cycle | A++ |
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.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced pharmacology, drug screening methods, research methods and biostatistics |
| Year 2 | Journal club, a research project and the thesis |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Room fee | INR 79,000 a year, double room, non-AC |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year |
| How rooms are given | Up to three choices on the hostel portal |
| Payment | Within 48 hours of the allotment email |
This course suits students who want drug research or drug safety work and can live in a small town for two years.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE Admissions dates to remember, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your B.Pharm marks and your council status. There is no entrance exam; seats go by B.Pharm marks.
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.
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.
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