MAHE Manipal offers the M.Sc Bioinformatics as a two-year, full-time course at the Manipal School of Life Sciences. You study over four semesters on the health sciences campus in Manipal, Karnataka. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee for the 2026-27 batch is INR 4.34 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.76 Lakhs with a shared hostel room and mess. There is no entrance test. MAHE ranks applicants on their degree marks, and you need at least 50% to apply. Across all MAHE two-year PG courses, 78% of the 2023-24 batch was placed at a median of INR 11.8 LPA.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.76 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.34 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.22 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes this fee for each batch. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. You pay the hostel fee only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 3.22 Lakhs
INR 1.61 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fee
INR 1.12 Lakhs
INR 56,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 2.42 Lakhs
INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, double room with common bath
Total, no hostel
INR 4.34 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 6.76 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 7 Aug 2026. The 2027 form is expected to open in Nov 2026, and the last date to apply is expected in Mar 2027. The dates below are estimates based on 2026. MAHE posts the real dates on its admissions site, so check it before you plan.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens
Nov 2026
Tentative
Last date to apply
Mar 2027
Tentative
Screening of degree marks
Apr 2027
Tentative
Merit list
May 2027
Tentative
Provisional admission offer
May 2027
Tentative
First year fee payment
Jun 2027
Tentative
Last date to withdraw before reporting
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Eligibility
You need at least 50% aggregate in your degree. The degree can be a BSc in bioinformatics, a basic science or a life science, or a BPharm, PharmD, MBBS or BDS. A BE or BTech in computer science, biomedical, electronics or biotechnology also counts. There is no entrance test. If your marks are under 50%, you cannot apply this year.
Requirement
What you need
Science degree
BSc in Bioinformatics, Basic Sciences or Life Sciences
Health degree
BPharm, PharmD, MBBS or BDS
Engineering degree
BE or BTech in Computer Science, Biomedical, Electronics or Biotechnology
Marks
50% aggregate or equivalent
Entrance test
None
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Process
You apply online, upload your papers, wait for the merit list, take the offer and pay the fee. MAHE builds the merit list from your degree marks. If you are shortlisted, you get a provisional offer by email. You pay the first year fee to get the admission order. If you miss orientation, MAHE cancels the admission.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal
2. Upload papers
Send your degree marks cards to prove eligibility
3. Merit list
MAHE ranks you on degree marks
4. Offer and fee
Pay the first year fee to get the admission order
5. Report
Join orientation with your original papers
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Cutoff
MAHE does not publish a closing percentage for this course. The only published numbers are the 50% minimum and the 70% needed for the Scholar scholarship. Seats go in order of degree marks, so a higher score puts you higher on the merit list. Apply early and keep your final marks cards ready.
Rule
Marks
Where it comes from
Minimum to apply
50% aggregate
PG eligibility rules 2026
Scholar scholarship
70% aggregate
MAHE scholarship rules 2026
Closing percentage
Not published
2026 cycle
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Placements
MAHE placed 78% of its two-year PG graduates in 2023-24 at a median of INR 11.8 LPA. The figure covers all two-year PG courses, not this M.Sc alone. The share placed was 80% and 77% in the two years before. MAHE says graduates of this course join firms that study biological and clinical data, or go on to a PhD.
Metric
Value
Median pay, all MAHE two-year PG
INR 11.8 LPA, 2023-24
Graduates placed, 2023-24
1,689 of 2,164, which is 78%
Share placed, 2022-23
80%
Share placed, 2021-22
77%
Where graduates go
Biological and clinical data firms, or a PhD
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Scholarships
The Scholar scholarship takes INR 64,400 off the tuition fee over two years, the biggest waiver here. The alumni child waiver gives INR 32,200, and the Achiever scholarship gives INR 32,200 for year 2. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time. You keep the Scholar waiver only with a CGPA of 8 or more.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Scholar
Top merit rank with 70% in your degree, one seat
INR 64,400, 20% of tuition, both years
Children of MAHE alumni
General category, 70% in your degree, a parent who graduated from MAHE
INR 32,200, 10% of tuition, both years
Achiever
Best year 1 result with CGPA 8 or more and no backlog, one seat
INR 32,200, 20% of year 2 tuition
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Ranking
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.65. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results, reach and how others see the university. NAAC gave the A++ grade in 2022, and it is valid till May 2027.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NAAC
2022
A++, CGPA 3.65
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Course Structure
The course has 4 semesters over 2 years. The course page names programming, computational biology, biostatistics and image processing as its core skills. You spend both years on the health sciences campus, which has hospital access for training.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Hostel and Campus
A double room with common bath and mess costs INR 1.21 Lakhs a year. The room is INR 59,000 and the mess advance is INR 62,000. You choose up to three room types on the HMS portal after admission. If you do not pay within 48 hours of the email, the booking is cancelled.
Item
Detail
Double room, common bath, non-AC
INR 59,000 a year
Mess advance
INR 62,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
Booking
Up to three choices on the HMS portal, pay within 48 hours
Leaving after classes start
INR 20,000 is cut from the hostel fee
Should you pick M.Sc Bioinformatics at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who like both biology and coding and want data work in health or research.
Pick it if:
You want a data job in health or biology: graduates join firms that study biological and clinical data, or go on to a PhD.
You want to work with clinical data: the course sits on a health sciences campus with hospital access for training.
You have no entrance test score: MAHE fills this course on degree marks alone, so your degree result is your whole application.
You worry about jobs after a costly degree: MAHE placed about four in five two-year PG graduates in each of the last three NIRF years.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the median pay above: it covers every two-year PG course at MAHE, so this course may pay less.
You want internships in a big biotech city: Manipal is a small university town, so you travel to Bengaluru or other cities for company internships.
You need a room the day you arrive: rooms are given on the HMS portal after admission, and unpaid bookings end after 48 hours.
You plan to apply late in the cycle: the last date to apply was 31 Mar 2026 last cycle, months before classes.
Counsellor's advice
If your degree marks are 70% or more, apply early and ask about the Scholar seat. If you want a job right after, ask the school for this course's own placement list before you pay.
M.Sc Bioinformatics Eligibility▾
Science or health degree: A BSc in Bioinformatics, Basic Sciences or Life Sciences. BPharm, PharmD, MBBS and BDS also count.
Engineering degree: A BE or BTech in Computer Science, Biomedical, Electronics or Biotechnology also counts.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in your degree, or the equal grade.
Entrance test: None. MAHE ranks you on your degree marks.
Final year students: You can apply before your result. Your final marks must meet the rule before classes start.
M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal before the last date.
Upload your papers: Send your degree marks cards to prove you are eligible.
Merit list: MAHE ranks applicants on degree marks. There is no test and no interview.
Offer and fee: Shortlisted students get a provisional offer. Pay the first year fee to get the admission order.
Report for orientation: Bring your original papers. Missing orientation cancels the admission.
M.Sc Bioinformatics Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Online application opens
Expected on the MAHE admissions portal late in 2026, as in past cycles.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Last date to apply
In the last cycle the last date was 31 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Screening of degree marks
There is no entrance test. MAHE checks your degree marks and papers.
Tentative
May 2027
Merit list
MAHE ranks applicants on degree marks alone.
Tentative
May 2027
Provisional admission offer
Shortlisted students get the offer by email.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First year fee payment
Your admission is confirmed only after this payment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to withdraw before reporting
In the last cycle this date was 22 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original marks cards. Missing orientation cancels the admission.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In the last cycle classes started on 7 Aug 2026, a day after orientation.
Source: MAHE Admissions 2026 dates and PG eligibility notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost of the 2026-27 batch, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.61 Lakhs a year
INR 3.22 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 56,000 a year
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, double room with common bath
INR 2.42 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.34 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.76 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,318
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 18,083
the full fee over 24 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 11,398
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 28,167
the full fee over 24 months of study
Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?
Pick your degree and your marks. MAHE ranks you on degree marks and does not publish a closing percentage.
Your degree
Your degree marks
Yes, you meet the rules
Your degree is on the list and your marks clear the 50% minimum. They also meet the 70% rule for the Scholar scholarship. Apply early.
Almost there
You meet the 50% minimum. Seats go in order of degree marks, so apply early and keep your marks cards ready.
Not yet
The minimum is 50% aggregate in your degree. You cannot apply with these marks this year.
Yes, you meet the rules
Your degree is on the list and your marks clear the 50% minimum. They also meet the 70% rule for the Scholar scholarship. Apply early.
Almost there
You meet the 50% minimum. Seats go in order of degree marks, so apply early and keep your marks cards ready.
Not yet
The minimum is 50% aggregate in your degree. You cannot apply with these marks this year.
Yes, you meet the rules
Your degree is on the list and your marks clear the 50% minimum. They also meet the 70% rule for the Scholar scholarship. Apply early.
Almost there
You meet the 50% minimum. Seats go in order of degree marks, so apply early and keep your marks cards ready.
Not yet
The minimum is 50% aggregate in your degree. You cannot apply with these marks this year.
Not yet
This degree is not on MAHE's list for this course. Check the eligibility block above for the degrees that count.
Not yet
This degree is not on MAHE's list for this course. Check the eligibility block above for the degrees that count.
Not yet
This degree is not on MAHE's list for this course. Check the eligibility block above for the degrees that count.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE does not publish a closing percentage for this course. Marks near 50% meet the rule, but they may not be enough when many strong students apply.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, so the result shows the best one.
Your degree marks
A parent graduated from MAHE
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
Scholar scholarship
INR 64,400
MAHE Admissions Office
20% off the tuition fee in both years. Only one seat, for the top merit rank. You keep it with a CGPA of 8 or more.
Who qualifies: 70% in your degree and the top merit rankApply after you join: MAHE emails the form
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 32,200
MAHE Admissions Office
10% off the tuition fee in both years. You hold only one MAHE scholarship, so this applies if you do not get the Scholar seat.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in your degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEApply at admission with your parent's degree papers
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever scholarship
INR 32,200
MAHE Admissions Office
20% off the year 2 tuition fee. Only one seat, for the best year 1 result.
Who qualifies: CGPA of 8 or more in year 1 and no backlogApply after year 1 results
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 64,400
Your net course fee: INR 3.70 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 32,200
Your net course fee: INR 4.02 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics 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 Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amritapuri, Kerala
Compared with
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi
Compared with
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysuru, Karnataka
Compared with
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Pune, Maharashtra
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.34 Lakhs
2026-27 batch
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.84 Lakhs less
INR 2.35 Lakhs
INR 1.99 Lakhs less, 2025-26 fee
Not published
Not published
Hostel + mess2 years, lowest shared room
INR 2.42 Lakhs
double room, common bath
INR 1.70 Lakhs
INR 72,000 less
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payall two-year PG, 2023-24
INR 11.8 LPA
NIRF data
INR 6 LPA
INR 5.8 LPA less
INR 6.1 LPA
INR 5.7 LPA less
INR 10.8 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 4.3 LPA less
Placement rateall two-year PG, 2023-24
78%
NIRF data
61%
17 points lower
80%
2 points higher
55%
23 points lower
93%
15 points higher
NIRF rankUniversity, 2025
#3
NIRF 2025
#8
5 places lower
#47
44 places lower
#21
18 places lower
#59
56 places lower
In short
Amrita costs less and its hostel is cheaper, but it asks for an entrance test and an interview. If you can clear the test, apply to both; if not, MAHE takes you on degree marks alone.
In short
Jamia Hamdard charges much less and places a slightly bigger share of its PG batch, but its PG median pay is lower. If the fee decides it for you, apply there too; if you want the higher ranked university, pick MAHE.
In short
JSS AHER ranks lower, but its PG median pay is close to MAHE's and its course fee is not published. If both offer you a seat, get its fee in writing and pick the one you can pay without a loan.
In short
Bharati Vidyapeeth places a bigger share of its PG batch, but its median pay is lower and it ranks far lower. If MAHE offers you a seat, take MAHE first; keep Bharati Vidyapeeth only as a backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Bioinformatics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Bioinformatics at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want data work in health or biology. The full fee is INR 4.34 Lakhs without hostel. The median pay of INR 11.8 LPA covers all MAHE two-year PG courses, so this course may pay less. Ask the school for this course's own placement list before you pay.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates take data jobs in firms that study biological and clinical data, or go on to a PhD, as the course page says. MAHE does not publish a separate pay figure for this course. Before you join, ask the placement office which companies hired the last batch and at what pay.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you dislike coding or statistics, because the course is built on programming, biostatistics and computational biology. Also skip it if you need company internships close by, since Manipal is a small university town. If either matters more than the MAHE name, look at a course with more lab work instead.
Is this course good for a PhD later?▾
Yes, it can be. MAHE lists a PhD as one of the two main paths after this course, and the campus has a teaching hospital for clinical data work. Pick a strong final project with a faculty member, because a PhD panel reads that project closely.
Should I choose this or M.Sc Medical Biotechnology at MAHE?▾
Pick Bioinformatics if you enjoy coding and data, and Medical Biotechnology if you prefer lab work. Bioinformatics admits on degree marks with no entrance test, while Medical Biotechnology uses the MET entrance test. If you have a MET rank and like the lab, list Medical Biotechnology too.
Should I apply if my degree marks are just above 50%?▾
Yes, you can apply, because the minimum is 50% aggregate. But seats go in order of degree marks, and MAHE does not publish a closing percentage. Apply early, and use the checker above to see where your marks stand.
Should I wait a year before I apply?▾
No, not unless your degree is still unfinished. There is no entrance test to improve, so waiting does not raise your place on the merit list. If you meet the 50% rule now, apply before the last date, which was 31 Mar 2026 in the last cycle.
Is the fee worth it if I pay by loan?▾
Check the EMI first. On the full fee of INR 4.34 Lakhs, the fee block above shows the loan EMI for seven years at 10.5%. If your family cannot pay that EMI from its own income, try the scholarship calculator above before you decide.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE admissions portal and upload your degree marks cards. MAHE builds a merit list from degree marks, with no entrance test. If you are shortlisted, pay the first year fee to get the admission order, then report for orientation with your original papers.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee for the 2026-27 batch is INR 4.34 Lakhs without hostel. With a shared hostel room and mess it comes to INR 6.76 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is refundable. Check the fee block above for the yearly split.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two yearly parts. You pay the first year's fee after the offer and the second year's fee before year 2 starts. If you need a loan, the fee block above shows the EMI on the full fee.
Do I get the hostel fee back if I leave?▾
Only in some cases. If you withdraw before classes start, the full hostel fee comes back. After classes start, INR 20,000 is cut and the rest comes back under the rules. Read the MAHE refund rules before you pay.
The college provides a supportive and knowledgeable faculty, offering students valuable hands-on research opportunities that are essential for building skills for future scientific careers. For campus placements, a variety of prominent companies such as Thermo Fisher, Accenture, Biocon, 4BasePair, and Merck visit the college, offering salary packages ranging from 3 Lakhs Per Annum (LPA) to 15 LPA.
The tuition fees for the year are approximately 3 Lakhs, which can be paid in installments. The college also offers several scholarships, including the SAGE Scholarship and Konkani Scholarship, along with merit-based scholarships available each semester. It's important to note that the initial registration fee for the course is non-refundable.
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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.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
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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