MAHE Manipal M.Sc Genetics Counselling: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Genetics Counselling programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.43 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 2.18 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
KMC PG NIRF data
Cutoff
60%
minimum aggregate rule
Placement rate
78%
KMC PG NIRF data

About MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Genetic Counseling at KMC Manipal with 6 seats. The course teaches medical genetics, genetic disorders, reproductive genetics and counseling ethics. KMC Manipal is ranked #10 in NIRF Medical 2025, and MAHE holds NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.18 Lakhs, plus a refundable INR 10,000 caution deposit. Admission uses qualifying marks, eligibility papers and a personal interview. KMC PG data shows INR 11.8 LPA median pay and 78% placement, but course-only pay is not published.

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Fees

The total with hostel is INR 5.38 Lakhs, while the total without hostel is INR 2.18 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.60 Lakhs. You pay tuition once a year for two years. Other fees cover university and exam charges. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.60 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
Other feeINR 58,000Per year × 2, INR 29,000 a year
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.20 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1.60 Lakhs a year
Total, no hostelINR 2.18 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 5.38 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Admission Dates

The 2027 last date to apply is 31 May 2027 and classes start on 18 Aug 2027. These dates are estimates based on the 2026 cycle. You should keep marksheets ready before the PI month, because the offer and fee steps come soon after the list.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensJan 2027Tentative
Application registration, last date to apply31 May 2027Tentative
Eligibility document uploadJun 2027Tentative
Personal interview roundJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and resultJul 2027Tentative
Admission offer and counsellingJul 2027Tentative
First fee payment, last dateJul 2027Tentative
Final reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Orientation17 Aug 2027Tentative
Classes start18 Aug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Eligibility

The published marks rule is 60% aggregate, and the degree list includes B.Sc, MBBS and BDS. You need a genetics, biotechnology, nursing or medical science background. If your degree is close but not named, ask admissions before paying the form fee.

RequirementWhat you need
Minimum marks60% aggregate or equal grade
Allowed degreesB.Sc, MBBS, BDS or allied health degree
Subject fitGenetics, nursing, biotechnology, molecular biology or lab technology
Selection stepEligibility paper check and PI

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Admission Process

The process has five steps: online form, paper upload, PI, merit list and fee payment. MAHE decides the list from qualifying marks and PI. You must finish the admission steps in the offer letter, or the seat can move to the next student.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form for KMC Manipal
2. Upload papersSend marksheets and eligibility papers
3. Attend PIAnswer course and patient counseling questions
4. Check merit listMAHE publishes the offer list
5. Pay feePay the first fee and finish document check

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Cutoff

The course has a 60% marks gate and no published entrance rank. The seat count is 6, so PI fit can matter a lot after eligibility. Treat the 60% figure as the entry rule, not as a safe admission score.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General60% aggregateEligibility rule, 2026
OBC-NCL60% aggregateEligibility rule, 2026
SC60% aggregateEligibility rule, 2026
ST60% aggregateEligibility rule, 2026
EWS60% aggregateEligibility rule, 2026

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Placements

KMC PG data shows INR 11.8 LPA median pay and 78% placement for PG students. Course-only pay is not published. Genetic counselors work with clinical geneticists in prenatal, pediatric, adult and cancer care, and some move to genetic testing labs.

MetricValue
Median payINR 11.8 LPA
Placement rate78%
Course-only payNot published
Work areasClinics, genetic testing labs, biotech and pharma
Career pathGenetic counselor, research or doctoral study

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2.18 Lakhs. The SC or ST state scholarship gives the largest help in this calculator. Keep income proof ready, because most schemes need it before the portal closes.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Central Sector SchemeIncome up to INR 8 LakhsINR 40,000
State SC or ST scholarshipSC or ST, income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 1.78 Lakhs
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificateINR 1.50 Lakhs
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 1 Lakh

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Ranking

KMC Manipal is #10 in NIRF Medical 2025, and MAHE has NAAC A++. These ranks show the wider medical campus strength, not a separate rank for this course. Use them with the fee, seat count and PI rule.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Medical2025#10
NAAC2023A++
Course rank2026Not published

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Course Structure

Year 1 covers medical genetics, genetic disorders and counseling skills. Year 2 moves into reproductive genetics, ethics, research and public health. You should pick this only if you like science and patient talk together.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Medical genetics, disorders, counseling basics
Year 2Reproductive genetics, ethics, research and public health
TrainingHospital and lab exposure
OutputResearch work and case learning

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Seats and Intake

The table lists Manipal campus with 6 seats and Full-time mode. The duration is 2 years at KMC Manipal. A small class can help faculty attention, but it also means the PI list can close fast.

QuotaSeats
Manipal campus6
ModeFull-time
Duration2 years
InstituteKMC Manipal

Should you pick M.Sc Genetic Counseling at MAHE?

This course suits students who like genetics, patient talk and hospital work.

Pick it if:
You want hospital work: KMC trains counselors for prenatal, pediatric, adult and cancer clinics with clinical geneticists.
You want a small batch: the page carries 6 seats, so PI and paper work matter a lot.
Your marks are near the rule: 60% only makes you eligible, so prepare the PI early.
You need low tuition: the full fee without hostel is INR 2.18 Lakhs, so loan pressure stays lower.
Skip it if:
You want a campus job list: course pay is not published, so use the KMC PG median only as a guide.
You dislike patient talk: genetic counseling means explaining risk, family history and test choices to patients every week.
You need a sure salary number: the page uses INR 11.8 LPA from PG data, not a course-only figure.
You missed the form date: the 2026 last date was 31 May, so plan early for the next form.
Counsellor's advice
If you like genetics and patient talk, keep this course high. If you need course-only pay proof, ask KMC before paying.
M.Sc Genetic Counseling Eligibility▾
Marks: 60% aggregate or equal grade in the qualifying degree.
Allowed degrees: B.Sc, MBBS, BDS, nursing, biotechnology, molecular biology or allied health.
Selection route: MAHE checks eligibility papers and then calls students for PI.
Seat count: KMC Manipal lists 6 seats for this full-time course.
M.Sc Genetic Counseling Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and choose KMC Manipal for this course.
Upload papers: Give marksheets and degree proof so the eligibility team can check them.
Attend PI: The department checks your genetics base and patient talk skills.
Check offer: MAHE publishes the merit list from qualifying marks and PI.
Pay fee: Pay by the offer date and finish document check to keep the seat.

M.Sc Genetic Counseling 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
Jan 2027
Application form opens
Fill the MAHE form when the portal opens.
Tentative
31 May 2027
Application registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply is based on the 2026 calendar.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Eligibility document upload
Upload degree marksheets and category papers if they apply.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Personal interview round
The department checks your course fit and patient talk skills.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and result
MAHE prepares the list from qualifying marks and PI.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission offer and counselling
Accept the offer if the seat is allotted to you.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First fee payment, last date
Pay the first fee by the date in the offer letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Final reporting and document check
Bring originals before the admission order is issued.
Tentative
17 Aug 2027
Orientation
The 2026 orientation date was 17 Aug, so this is an estimate.
Tentative
18 Aug 2027
Classes start
The intake year is 2027 because classes start in 2027.

Source: MAHE admission dates and PG eligibility notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 29,000 a year
INR 58,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Shows the likely living cost for two years
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.60 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.18 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.38 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,676
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
541%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,069
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
219%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026 general fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you a call from MAHE?

Pick your degree background and marks. These ranges use the published eligibility rule and PI route.

Degree background
Marks
General · General
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
General · Open
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
OBC-NCL · General
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
OBC-NCL · Open
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
SC · General
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
SC · Open
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
ST · General
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
ST · Open
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
EWS · General
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
EWS · Open
70% and above: strong call chance. Keep PI documents ready.
60% to 69%: eligible for PI. Your interview and degree fit matter.
Below 60%: not eligible under the published rule.
EDITOR'S NOTE

This course has no entrance rank on the published rule. The PI and qualifying marks decide the merit list, so 60% only makes you eligible.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Genetic Counseling Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State SC or ST scholarship
INR 1.78 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Paid for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.78 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 78,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.18 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 28,000

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Genetic Counseling vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.18 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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INR 2.18 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 11.8 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA less
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INR 3.7 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 4.4 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 3.6 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
78%
KMC PG data
88%
10 points higher, Class of 2025
95%
17 points higher, Class of 2025
84%
6 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
12 points higher, Class of 2025
89%
11 points higher, Class of 2025
Eligibility scoreMAHE merit route CRL, General
60
final list, 2025
9,400
9,340 places easier
15,800
15,740 places easier
18,900
18,840 places easier
13,900
13,840 places easier
16,600
16,540 places easier
Seatsthis course
6
MAHE merit list
90
84 more
150
144 more
60
54 more
180
174 more
240
234 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
541%
on INR 11.8 LPA
170%
371 points lower
117%
424 points lower
120%
421 points lower
128%
413 points lower
133%
408 points lower
In short
Chennai costs less and pays more on average, but its eligibility score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Chennai; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Kochi places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier eligibility score is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
JSS Medical charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; JSS Medical belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Mangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier eligibility score. If your score misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Mangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
MGMIHS is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep MGMIHS only as your backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Genetic Counseling

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Genetic Counseling at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want genetics with patient counseling. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.18 Lakhs, and KMC PG data shows INR 11.8 LPA median pay. The course-only pay is not published, so ask KMC about recent roles before you pay.
Should I take this course if I only clear the 60% rule?▾
Do not count on 60% alone. That mark only makes you eligible for the PI route, and the course has 6 seats. Apply if your degree fits well, but prepare for PI and keep every paper ready before the interview.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can work as a genetic counselor with clinical geneticists in prenatal, pediatric, adult and cancer care. The official course page also names genetic testing labs, biotech firms and pharma companies. Check the exact role list with the department because course-only placement pay is not published.
Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾
Pick it if you like genetics, patient talk and hospital work together. The course teaches medical genetics, reproductive genetics, ethics and public health over 2 years. It suits students who want counseling or research more than a pure lab-only job.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want a large placement list with course-only salary proof. The page uses KMC PG data because separate pay for this course is not published. You should also skip it if daily patient talk feels harder than lab work.
Is the fee worth it against the pay?▾
It can be worth it, but check the course-only jobs first. The no-hostel fee is INR 2.18 Lakhs, and the KMC PG median pay is INR 11.8 LPA. Since that pay is not course-only, ask for recent Genetic Counseling outcomes before paying.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan early. The course includes research training, medical genetics and public health, and it can lead to doctoral study. Use the hospital exposure to choose a project topic before year 2, then ask faculty for research guidance.
Will a small batch help me?▾
Yes, a 6-seat class can give closer faculty attention and more PI focus. The other side is that each seat matters, so late papers or a weak PI can hurt quickly. Keep marksheets ready and practise explaining why you want genetic counseling.
Should I wait one year for a safer course?▾
Wait only if you are unsure about patient counseling. The fee is not very high at INR 2.18 Lakhs without hostel, but the role is specific. If you want genetics plus patient care, apply now; if you want general life science, compare your options first.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE portal, upload eligibility papers and attend PI. MAHE then prepares the merit list from qualifying marks and PI. If you get the offer, pay the fee by the offer date. Then finish document check to keep the seat.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The full course fee without hostel is INR 2.18 Lakhs, plus a refundable INR 10,000 caution deposit. The hostel toggle raises the shown cost to INR 5.38 Lakhs. Use the fee block above before planning a loan.
Can scholarships reduce my fee?▾
Yes, if you fit the scheme rules. The calculator shows possible help from INR 40,000 to INR 2.18 Lakhs. Keep income proof and category papers ready, because most schemes need those papers before the portal closes.

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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

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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)

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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.

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