MAHE Manipal M.Sc Applied Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Applied Psychology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.6 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.60 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
NIRF PG 2 year
Admission route
PI route
55% UG marks rule
Placement rate
78%
PG 2 year batch placed

About MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology

MAHE offers M.Sc Applied Psychology as a 2 year, full-time course at its Bengaluru campus. The course is known for applied training in clinical, counselling, forensic and organisation psychology, and MAHE has NAAC A++ with NIRF University rank #3. The full course fee is INR 4.60 Lakhs without hostel. Admission is through online application, eligibility check and Personal Interview, not an entrance exam. The course seat count is not published; MAHE reported 2,240 students in PG 2 year programmes. The NIRF PG median pay is INR 11.8 LPA, with 78% of the batch placed.

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 8.56 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.60 Lakhs. The tuition fee and caution deposit are published together as INR 4.60 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in two yearly parts. Hostel and mess are separate, and you add them only if you take a room at the Bengaluru campus.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Program fee and caution depositINR 4.60 LakhsFull course, as published
Hostel and messINR 3.96 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1.98 Lakhs a year
Total, no hostelINR 4.60 LakhsFull course cost without living cost
Total with hostelINR 8.56 LakhsProgram fee plus hostel and mess

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Admission Dates

Application registration for the 2027 intake is expected in Jan 2027, and the last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027. The official 2027 calendar is not out yet. Check the MAHE admission page before you pay.

EventDateStatus
Application registration opensJan 2027Tentative
Application registration, last date to applyJun 2027Tentative
Personal Interview selection roundJun 2027Tentative
Merit list resultJul 2027Tentative
Admission offer allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Course fee payment, last dateJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Eligibility

The main rule is 55% in a B.A. or B.Sc Psychology degree and at least 24 psychology credits. You need Psychology as a major or minor subject. If your marks are below the rule, wait for the admission office reply before you book hostel or travel.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.A. or B.Sc degree in Psychology
MarksMinimum 55% aggregate
Subject ruleAt least 24 credits in Psychology as major or minor
ModeFull-time study at MAHE Bengaluru

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Admission Process

Apply online and Personal Interview decide the offer. You fill the MAHE form, upload marks and Psychology credit proof, and then attend the PI. MAHE checks the papers before the offer. You have to pay the fee by the date in the offer letter, or you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the MAHE admission form for M.Sc Applied Psychology
Upload papersGive marksheets and Psychology credit proof
Personal InterviewAttend PI when the admission office calls you
Offer letterRead the fee date and seat rule
Fee paymentPay the first part and finish document check

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Cutoff

There is no published closing rank for this course, and the hard number is 55% in UG marks. The PI route checks your Psychology background and documents. Treat the 55% rule as the first filter, because the admission office can reject a form that does not meet it.

ProfileClosing rank or scoreRound and year
Psychology graduateNo published rankPI route, 2026
Minimum marks55% aggregateOfficial eligibility rule
Psychology credits24 creditsMajor or minor subject rule

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Placements

The NIRF PG 2 year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed. MAHE reports this at university level, not course level. The course page lists counselling, HR, UX, forensic, research and community mental health roles for Applied Psychology students.

MetricValue
Median payINR 11.8 LPA
Placement rate78%
Placed students1,689 out of 2,164 PG 2 year graduates
Role areasCounselling, HR, UX, forensic, research and community mental health

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Scholarships

The biggest direct tuition waiver shown here is INR 90,000, and the Konkani waiver is INR 45,000. MAHE scholarship rules depend on marks, language, alumni link or international student status. You should apply with income and category papers only where the scheme asks for them.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
DLHS merit scholarshipHigh marks as per MAHE selection ruleINR 90,000
Konkani speaking student waiverKonkani speaking student under the MAHE ruleINR 45,000
International student scholarshipEligible international studentINR 90,000
Alumni child scholarshipChild of a MAHE graduateINR 45,000

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Ranking

MAHE is #3 in NIRF University 2025 and has NAAC A++ accreditation. These ranks are for the university, not only this course. Use them to judge the university name, then use the fee and placement numbers to judge this course.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAClatest cycleA++
Institute statuscurrentInstitution of Eminence

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Course Structure

The course takes 2 years and 4 semesters, with a final semester internship. Year 1 builds research, counselling and psychometry basics. Year 2 lets you move deeper into clinical, counselling, forensic or organisation psychology through specialisation papers.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Personality, social psychology, research methods, statistics and psychometry
Year 2Clinical, counselling, forensic or organisation psychology papers
Final semesterFour month internship and applied work

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Hostel and Campus

The lowest Bengaluru hostel and mess total listed here is INR 1.98 Lakhs for 1 year, so 2 years adds INR 3.96 Lakhs. Hostel seats and room types can change. You should check the room fee before you pay the first hostel amount.

ItemDetail
CampusMAHE Bengaluru
Lowest hostel and mess optionINR 1.98 Lakhs for 1 year
Full hostel estimateINR 3.96 Lakhs for 2 years
What to checkRoom type, mess advance and hostel deposit

Should you pick M.Sc Applied Psychology at MAHE?

This course suits students who want counselling, HR, UX or research roles after a psychology degree.

Pick it if:
You want more than clinic work: MAHE lists counselling, HR, UX, forensic and research roles for this course.
You need practice before a job: the final semester has a four month internship and skill workshops with mentors.
You compare fee with pay: INR 4.60 Lakhs is much lower than the INR 11.8 LPA PG median.
You have 55% in Psychology: prepare for PI and keep your credit proof ready before the form date.
Skip it if:
You want a licensed clinical route: this applied course lists clinic assistant roles, so check RCI rules before you pay.
You need a low hostel cost: Bengaluru hostel and mess can add INR 3.96 Lakhs over two years.
You want course-level salary data: MAHE publishes PG 2 year median pay, not this course's separate pay.
You missed the last date: wait for the 2027 form instead of asking for a late seat.
Counsellor's advice
If you want counselling, HR or UX with a known university name, take it. If you need RCI licensing, check that rule first.
M.Sc Applied Psychology Eligibility▾
Degree rule: You need a B.A. or B.Sc degree in Psychology.
Marks rule: You need at least 55% aggregate marks.
Credit rule: You need 24 credits in Psychology as major or minor.
Study mode: The course is full-time at the MAHE Bengaluru campus.
Selection step: MAHE can call eligible students for PI and document check.
M.Sc Applied Psychology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE admission form and choose M.Sc Applied Psychology.
Upload papers: Give marksheets and Psychology credit proof before the form date.
Attend PI: The admission office calls eligible students for Personal Interview.
Read offer: Check the fee date and the documents asked in the offer letter.
Pay fee: Pay the first part by the offer date, or you lose the seat.

M.Sc Applied Psychology 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.

Jan 2027Tentative
Application registration opens
The form is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep marksheets and credit proof ready.
Jun 2027Tentative
Application registration, last date to apply
The last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027. Late forms may not be taken.
Jun 2027Tentative
Personal Interview selection round
Eligible students are expected to attend PI after the form closes.
Jul 2027Tentative
Merit list result
MAHE is expected to share the merit list after PI and document check.
Jul 2027Tentative
Admission offer allotment
Read the offer letter and check the fee date before you accept.
Jul 2027Tentative
Course fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the first fee part is not paid by the offer date.
Jul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers for reporting and final document check.
Aug 2027Tentative
Classes start
Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027 at the Bengaluru campus.

Source: MAHE dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Fees 2027

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

Program fee and caution deposit
Full course, as published
INR 4.60 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.98 Lakhs a year
INR 3.96 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.60 Lakhs
2 years · program fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.56 Lakhs
2 years · program fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,756
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
257%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,433
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE course fee page and Bengaluru hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology?

Pick your degree and marks. The cutoff ranges use the course eligibility rule and PI route.

Degree background
UG marks
Psychology UG, 55% or more
55% or above: yes, you can apply and attend PI.
Near 55%: apply only after your final marksheet shows the rule is met.
Below 55%: not eligible this year.
Psychology UG, Below 55%
55% or above: yes, you can apply only after you meet the marks rule.
50% to 54%: ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 50%: not eligible for this course.
Other UG, 55% or more
55% or above: possible only if Psychology credits meet the MAHE rule.
55% with weak Psychology credits: ask the admission office before PI.
Below 55%: not eligible this year.
Other UG, Below 55%
55% or above: yes, you can apply only after you meet the marks rule.
50% to 54%: ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 50%: not eligible for this course.
Final year, 55% or more
55% or above: yes, you can apply and attend PI.
Near 55%: apply only after your final marksheet shows the rule is met.
Below 55%: not eligible this year.
Final year, Below 55%
55% or above: yes, you can apply only after you meet the marks rule.
50% to 54%: ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 50%: not eligible for this course.
Foreign student, 55% or more
55% or above: yes, you can apply and attend PI.
Near 55%: apply only after your final marksheet shows the rule is met.
Below 55%: not eligible this year.
Foreign student, Below 55%
55% or above: yes, you can apply only after you meet the marks rule.
50% to 54%: ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 50%: not eligible for this course.
Not eligible, 55% or more
55% or above: yes, you can apply only after you meet the marks rule.
50% to 54%: ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 50%: not eligible for this course.
Not eligible, Below 55%
55% or above: yes, you can apply only after you meet the marks rule.
50% to 54%: ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.
Below 50%: not eligible for this course.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The 55% rule is only the first filter. Keep marksheets and Psychology credit proof ready, because the PI call depends on document check.

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology Scholarship Calculator

Answer one question to see an estimate. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.

Scholarship route
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
DLHS merit scholarship
INR 90,000
MAHE Bengaluru
A high selection score can get a tuition fee waiver for this department.
Who qualifies: high merit as per MAHE ruleApply by admission form date
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking student waiver
INR 45,000
MAHE
Konkani speaking students can claim a tuition fee waiver under the MAHE rule.
Who qualifies: Konkani speaking studentApply by admission form date
Not eligible on your answers
International student scholarship
INR 90,000
MAHE
Eligible international students can get a program fee waiver for this course.
Who qualifies: international studentApply by admission form date
Not eligible on your answers
Alumni child scholarship
INR 45,000
MAHE
Children of MAHE graduates can claim a tuition fee waiver after document check.
Who qualifies: child of MAHE graduateApply by admission form date
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.15 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. 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 4.60 Lakhs
program fee as published
INR 3.80 Lakhs
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INR 50,000 less
INR 5.00 Lakhs
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Average payPG 2 year median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
NIRF PG 2 year
INR 8.2 LPA
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INR 5.9 LPA less
Placement ratePG 2 year batch placed
78%
NIRF PG 2 year
72%
6 points lower
70%
8 points lower
65%
13 points lower
68%
10 points lower
62%
16 points lower
Eligibility marksUG aggregate
55%
Psychology degree rule
50%
5 points lower
55%
Same marks
50%
5 points lower
50%
5 points lower
50%
5 points lower
PG intakePG 2 year programmes
2,240
NIRF PG 2 year intake
120
2,120 fewer
90
2,150 fewer
180
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80
2,160 fewer
100
2,140 fewer
In short
If your goal is the MAHE name and a wider role list, keep MAHE higher. If your fee limit is lower, compare the hostel cost before you decide.
In short
If your goal is the MAHE name and a wider role list, keep MAHE higher. If your fee limit is lower, compare the hostel cost before you decide.
In short
If your goal is the MAHE name and a wider role list, keep MAHE higher. If your fee limit is lower, compare the hostel cost before you decide.
In short
If your goal is the MAHE name and a wider role list, keep MAHE higher. If your fee limit is lower, compare the hostel cost before you decide.
In short
If your goal is the MAHE name and a wider role list, keep MAHE higher. If your fee limit is lower, compare the hostel cost before you decide.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want the MAHE name and applied psychology roles. The course fee without hostel is INR 4.60 Lakhs, and the NIRF PG median pay is INR 11.8 LPA. Use the fee block to check the loan EMI, then ask the department about course level placement before you pay.
Should I take this course if I want counselling jobs?▾
Yes, if you want counselling along with wider applied roles. MAHE lists counselling, school, corporate wellness, UX, forensic and research roles for this course. Check whether your target job needs extra training or a licence, then use the internship semester to build that record.
Is this course good for clinical psychology?▾
It can help, but do not treat it as a licence by itself. The page lists assistant roles under clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, and the course has clinical psychology papers. If your goal is licensed clinical practice, check RCI rules before you join.
Should I choose this course for HR and corporate roles?▾
Yes, this course can suit HR, learning, wellness and UX goals. MAHE lists HR manager, learning and development consultant, corporate counsellor and UX researcher among the career options. If this is your goal, choose organisation psychology papers and ask about internship partners early.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add it only if you need campus housing in Bengaluru. The hostel and mess estimate used here is INR 3.96 Lakhs for 2 years, so the total becomes INR 8.56 Lakhs. If you can live nearby for less, compare rent, travel and food before you decide.
Should I apply if my UG marks are just 55%?▾
Yes, you can apply if the 55% rule and Psychology credit rule are met. A low margin may still need a strong PI and clear documents. Keep the course in your list, but do not pay hostel money until the offer is clear.
Should I wait one year for a better option?▾
Wait only if you have a clear higher goal. This course already has the MAHE name, applied papers and a 4 month internship. If your reason to wait is only fear of PI, apply once and use the result to decide.
Who should skip MAHE M.Sc Applied Psychology?▾
Skip it if you need a low total cost, a published course level salary report or a straight clinical licence route. The fee is INR 4.60 Lakhs without hostel, and the pay figure here is university level PG data. Ask the department for course outcomes before paying.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you match a MAHE scholarship route. The calculator shows direct waivers of INR 45,000 to INR 90,000 for routes such as high merit, Konkani speaking status, international student status or alumni child status. Keep documents ready and confirm the rule in the scholarship office.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE admission portal, upload your marksheets and Psychology credit proof, and attend PI when called. You need a B.A. or B.Sc Psychology degree with 55% aggregate and 24 Psychology credits. Pay the first fee part only after you read the offer date.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the MAHE course page says the fee is paid in two annual parts. The full course fee without hostel is INR 4.60 Lakhs. If you need a loan, use the EMI tile first, then ask the admission office for the exact first year amount.
What job can I expect after this course?▾
The course points to counselling, school, corporate wellness, HR, UX, forensic, research and community mental health roles. The NIRF PG median pay is INR 11.8 LPA at university level, not course level. Ask the department for the latest Applied Psychology recruiter list before you choose.

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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:

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    • 3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.

  • VIT Vellore:

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    • 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:

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    • 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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