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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Biostatistics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.46 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 3.36 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Highest offer
INR 7.5 LPA
reported for this course
Cutoff
Merit list
MET rank or interview, no closing rank out
Placement rate
65%
share of the batch placed, as reported

About MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has a two-year, full-time M.Sc Biostatistics at its Prasanna School of Public Health in Manipal. The course has four semesters, and the last semester is kept for a project and an internship. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and ranks #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs, and INR 5.78 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room and mess. You get a seat on your MET rank, an interview, or your maths and statistics grades. About 65% of the batch was placed, with offers from INR 3 LPA to INR 7.5 LPA.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 5.78 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 2.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee, and these rows are the 2026 batch fee. You pay for the hostel room and mess only if you take a room. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.50 LakhsINR 1.25 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 86,000INR 43,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel roomINR 1.18 LakhsINR 59,000 a year, cheapest double room
MessINR 1.24 LakhsINR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 3.36 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 5.78 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the form is expected to open in Nov 2026. MAHE fixes every date and posts it on its admission site. Watch for the MET phase 1 last date, because it is the first date that matters.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensNov 2026Tentative
MET phase 1, last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET phase 1 examApr 2027Tentative
MET phase 2 examMay 2027Tentative
MET result and merit listMay 2027Tentative
Online counselling and seat allotmentJun 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of maths or statistics in it. Graduates in statistics, maths, computer science, IT, biotechnology, B.Tech, BCA and B.Pharm can apply. You must pass every exam of your degree by 31 Jul of the admission year. If your degree had less maths, you cannot apply.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc, BE, B.Tech, BCA, B.Pharm or any other degree
Maths or statisticsAt least 2 years in your degree
ResultsAll degree exams passed by 31 Jul
Where to applyapply.manipal.edu, Data Science stream

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Admission Process

You apply online, write MET or face an interview, and then join online counselling. MAHE gives the seat in counselling and you pay the first year fee. If there is no test or interview, MAHE ranks you on your maths and statistics grades. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineChoose the Data Science stream on apply.manipal.edu
2. Write METBook a slot in phase 1, phase 2 or both
3. Join counsellingLog in to counseling.manipal.edu and accept the seat
4. Pay the feePay the first year fee and the caution deposit
5. ReportBring original mark sheets for the document check

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for this course. It makes one merit list from your MET rank, your interview, or your maths and statistics grades. A higher place on that list gets a seat in an earlier counselling round.

Selection routeWhat decides your place
METYour MET rank
InterviewYour interview score
No test or interviewYour grade in maths or statistics

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Placements

About 65% of the batch was placed, with offers from INR 3 LPA to INR 7.5 LPA. MAHE does not publish an average pay for this course. The department helps with placements through drug companies and research centres. It has trained Novartis staff since 2011 and works with GSK.

MetricValue
Batch placed65%
Lowest offerINR 3 LPA
Highest offerINR 7.5 LPA
Average payNot published
JobsBiostatistician, data scientist, research analyst
Industry linksNovartis since 2011, GSK

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Scholarships

MAHE cuts the tuition fee by INR 25,000 to INR 50,000 over the course. The Scholar scholarship gives the most, 20% off the tuition fee for both years. You need 70% in your degree and a top merit rank. The course has one Scholar seat and one Achiever seat each year.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE ScholarGeneral category, 70% in your degree, the top merit rankINR 50,000 over the course
MAHE AchieverGeneral category, CGPA 8 in year 1 with no backlogINR 25,000 for year 2
Children of MAHE alumniGeneral category, 70% in your degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEINR 25,000 over the course

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Ranking

MAHE ranks #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and the data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NAACCurrent cycleA++

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Course Structure

Year 1 builds your core statistics and the software R, SAS, STATA, SPSS and Python. Year 2 moves to methods for health data, and the last semester is a project and an internship. You pick the project with a faculty guide.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Core statistics with R, SAS, STATA, SPSS and Python
Year 2Methods for health data, then a full semester of project and internship

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Hostel and Campus

The cheapest room is a double with a common bath at INR 59,000 a year, and mess is INR 62,000 a year. After admission you pick up to three room types on the hostel portal. You pay within 48 hours of the email, or the booking is cancelled.

ItemDetail
Cheapest roomDouble, common bath, INR 59,000 a year
AC double roomINR 1.10 Lakhs a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
Room and mess, 2 yearsINR 2.42 Lakhs
BookingHostel portal, pay within 48 hours

Should you pick M.Sc Biostatistics at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits graduates who like maths and want to work with health and medical data.

Pick it if:
You want to work on medical data: the department has trained Novartis staff since 2011 and works with GSK.
You want the tools that jobs ask for: you use R, SAS, STATA, SPSS and Python, and end with a project and an internship.
You have a maths or statistics degree: those grades decide your place when there is no test or interview.
You are paying the fee yourself: the fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs, less than M.Sc Data Science at MAHE.
Skip it if:
You want a big first salary: about 65% of the batch was placed and the highest offer was INR 7.5 LPA.
You want to judge your chances from a closing rank: MAHE does not publish one for this course, so last year's number cannot guide you.
You need a single room on a small budget: the cheapest room is a shared double, and mess costs INR 62,000 a year extra.
You plan to apply only in August: you lose the chance to write MET twice, because phase 1 and phase 2 come in April and May.
Counsellor's advice
Apply before the MET phase 1 last date if your degree has 2 years of maths or statistics. If you get a seat, read the refund rules before you pay the fee.
M.Sc Biostatistics Eligibility▾
Your degree: A pass in B.Sc, BE, B.Tech, BCA, B.Pharm or any other degree.
Maths or statistics: At least 2 years of maths or statistics in that degree.
Results in time: Every exam of your degree passed by 31 Jul of the admission year.
Selection: Your MET rank, an interview, or your maths and statistics grades.
M.Sc Biostatistics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu and choose the Data Science stream.
Write MET: MET (Manipal Entrance Test) has two phases. You can write both.
Join counselling: Log in to counseling.manipal.edu and accept the seat you get.
Pay the fee: Pay the first year fee and the caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your original mark sheets for the document check.

M.Sc Biostatistics 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
Nov 2026
Application form opens
Expected on apply.manipal.edu under the Data Science stream, as in the 2026 cycle.
Tentative
Mar 2027
MET phase 1, last date to apply
In 2026 the form for this course stayed open till 15 Aug 2026, but only early forms get both MET phases.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET phase 1 exam
Expected in mid April, as in 2026. You book your own test slot online.
Tentative
May 2027
MET phase 2 exam
Expected in late May. Your better phase counts for the merit list.
Tentative
May 2027
MET result and merit list
Expected soon after phase 2. The merit list decides who is called first.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online counselling and seat allotment
Expected from the second week of June on counseling.manipal.edu.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First year fee payment
Expected within days of the seat offer. You lose the seat if you do not pay.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to withdraw with a refund
Expected in mid July, as on 15 Jul 2026. Read the refund rules first.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected with orientation at the end of July. Bring original mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week of August, as on 3 Aug 2026.

Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and the PSPH course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.25 Lakhs a year
INR 2.50 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 43,000 a year
INR 86,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room
Per year × 2, INR 59,000 a year, cheapest double room
INR 1.18 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 3.36 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.78 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 5,665
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 1.68 Lakhs
the full fee split over 2 years
Education loan EMI
INR 9,745
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 2.89 Lakhs
the full fee split over 2 years

Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee sheet and hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get an M.Sc Biostatistics seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree and say if it had maths or statistics for 2 years. MAHE publishes no closing rank for this course, so this checks the entry rules.

Your degree
2 years of maths or statistics
Statistics or Maths · maths or statistics: Yes
Yes, you can apply. Your MET rank, interview or maths and statistics grades then decide your place on the merit list.
Statistics or Maths · maths or statistics: No
Not yet: you need at least 2 years of maths or statistics in your degree. Without it MAHE does not take the form.
CS, IT or BCA · maths or statistics: Yes
Yes, you can apply. Your MET rank, interview or maths and statistics grades then decide your place on the merit list.
CS, IT or BCA · maths or statistics: No
Not yet: you need at least 2 years of maths or statistics in your degree. Without it MAHE does not take the form.
BE or B.Tech · maths or statistics: Yes
Yes, you can apply. Your MET rank, interview or maths and statistics grades then decide your place on the merit list.
BE or B.Tech · maths or statistics: No
Not yet: you need at least 2 years of maths or statistics in your degree. Without it MAHE does not take the form.
Biotech or B.Pharm · maths or statistics: Yes
Yes, you can apply. Your MET rank, interview or maths and statistics grades then decide your place on the merit list.
Biotech or B.Pharm · maths or statistics: No
Not yet: you need at least 2 years of maths or statistics in your degree. Without it MAHE does not take the form.
Other degree · maths or statistics: Yes
Almost there: any degree can apply, but check that your mark sheet shows 2 years of maths or statistics before you pay the form fee.
Other degree · maths or statistics: No
Not yet: you need at least 2 years of maths or statistics in your degree. Without it MAHE does not take the form.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Meeting the rule gets your form in, not the seat. Your place on the merit list decides the seat, so apply before the phase 1 last date and write MET twice if you can.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics Scholarship Calculator

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

Category and degree marks
A parent graduated from MAHE
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

MAHE Scholar scholarship
INR 50,000
MAHE Admissions Office
20% off the tuition fee for both years. You keep it in year 2 only with a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in your degree, the top merit rankApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Achiever scholarship
INR 25,000
MAHE Admissions Office
20% off the year 2 tuition fee for the best year 1 result, CGPA 8 or more with no backlog.
Who qualifies: General category without the Scholar award, CGPA 8 in year 1Apply by Aug 2028
Not eligible on your answers
Scholarship for children of MAHE alumni
INR 25,000
MAHE Admissions Office
10% off the tuition fee for the whole course. Your parent must register on the MAHE alumni portal first.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in your degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEApply by Sep 2027
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 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.86 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.36 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics 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, a better rank, more students placed.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
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Christian Medical College Vellore
Vellore
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Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
Mangaluru
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3.36 Lakhs
2026 batch
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 1.14 Lakhs more
INR 71,235
INR 2.65 Lakhs less
INR 46,000
INR 2.90 Lakhs less
INR 24,100
INR 3.12 Lakhs less
Hostel + mess2 years, cheapest room
INR 2.42 Lakhs
double room, common bath
Not published
Not published
INR 2.46 Lakhs
INR 4,000 more
Not published
NIRF Universityrank, 2025
#3
2025
#11
8 places lower
Not published
Not published
Not published
NIRF Overallrank, 2025
#14
2025
#22
8 places lower
Not published
Not published
Not published
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
65%
as reported
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
SRM teaches biostatistics with epidemiology and charges more. If you want the lower fee and a higher NIRF rank, pick MAHE Manipal; pick SRM only if you want to study in Chennai.
In short
CMC Vellore costs much less but is a medical college, not a university, so it has no NIRF University rank. If you get a seat at CMC Vellore and cost matters most, take it; else take MAHE Manipal.
In short
Yenepoya charges a much lower fee, but its hostel and mess cost a little more. If fees decide it, keep Yenepoya as a backup; if a higher rank matters, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
NIMHANS has a very low fee but only a few seats and its own entrance test. If you clear the NIMHANS test, take that seat; keep MAHE Manipal as your main plan until then.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Biostatistics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Biostatistics at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a job with health or medical data. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs, and offers for this course ranged from INR 3 LPA to INR 7.5 LPA. At the top offer the fee comes back in well under a year. If a loan pays the fee, read the EMI tile in the fee block before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students become biostatisticians, data scientists or research analysts. They work in drug companies, clinical research firms, hospitals and research centres. About 65% of the batch was placed, so plan your own search too. Build a strong project in the last semester, because employers ask about it first.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you did not study maths or statistics for 2 years in your degree, because MAHE does not take the form then. Skip it too if you want a big first salary, since the highest reported offer was INR 7.5 LPA. If you want general IT work, a pure data science course may suit you better.
Should I pick this course or M.Sc Data Science at MAHE?▾
Pick Biostatistics if you want to work with health and medical data. Pick Data Science if you want a wider IT or business data role. Biostatistics costs less, with a fee of INR 3.36 Lakhs without hostel. Both are at the same school and both are two years, so choose by the job you want.
Is this course good for a PhD or research later?▾
Yes, it is a good base for research. The department has 17 research scholars working on PhDs, and the last semester is a full project. Pick a project guide early in year 2 and aim to publish from it. A published paper makes a PhD application much stronger.
Should I wait a year and apply with a better profile?▾
No, not if your degree already has 2 years of maths or statistics. MAHE publishes no closing rank, so a year of waiting does not give you a clear gain. Apply before the MET phase 1 last date, which is expected in Mar 2027. Write MET in both phases to give yourself two tries.
Is Manipal a good place to study biostatistics?▾
Yes, for health data work. The course sits in the Prasanna School of Public Health, next to the medical and health colleges of MAHE. The department has trained Novartis staff since 2011 and works with GSK. If you want city internships nearby, check how you will travel, because Manipal is a small town.
Is the placement support good enough to take this seat?▾
It helps, but do not count on it alone. About 65% of the batch was placed, with offers from INR 3 LPA to INR 7.5 LPA. MAHE does not publish an average pay for this course. Start your job search in the last semester, and use your project to show your skills.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on apply.manipal.edu and choose the Data Science stream. MAHE ranks you on your MET rank, an interview, or your maths and statistics grades. You then accept the seat in online counselling and pay the first year fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs without hostel. With the cheapest double room and mess it comes to INR 5.78 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block shows what the hostel adds. The rows show the 2026 batch fee, so check the new fee sheet before you pay.
Can I get a scholarship on this course?▾
Yes, if you are in the General category with good marks. The Scholar scholarship gives INR 50,000 over the course for 70% in your degree and a top merit rank. The Achiever scholarship gives INR 25,000 in year 2 for a CGPA of 8. Use the calculator above to check your own answers.
Do I get the fee back if I leave the course?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you withdraw before the refund date, which was 15 Jul 2026 last year, most of the fee comes back. After that date MAHE keeps a part of it. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave, so read the refund rules before you pay.

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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.

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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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.

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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