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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Business Analytics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.64 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.20 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
All MAHE 2-year PG, Class of 2024
Cutoff
50%
Minimum degree marks, no entrance exam
Placement rate
78%
All MAHE 2-year PG graduates placed

About MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics

MAHE Manipal offers M.Sc Business Analytics as a two-year, full-time course on its Manipal campus. The Department of Commerce teaches it over four semesters. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and ranked #3 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs for the 2026 batch, and INR 7.02 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. There is no entrance exam. You apply online, send a statement of purpose and attend a personal interview, and the merit list decides the seat. You need a degree with Statistics and at least 50% marks. MAHE does not publish the seat count or pay for this course alone. Across all its two-year PG courses, the median pay was INR 11.8 LPA for the Class of 2024.

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 7.02 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.62 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee and the other charges once a year, two times in all. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. These are the 2026 batch fees. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.62 LakhsINR 1.31 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other chargesINR 1.58 LakhsINR 79,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.82 LakhsINR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.20 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.02 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class, and its last date to apply was 25 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the online form is expected in Nov 2026. MAHE fixes every date. You apply on apply.manipal.edu, and a form sent after the last date is not taken.

EventDateStatus
Online application opensNov 2026Tentative
Application form, first last dateMar 2027Tentative
SOP and personal interviewApr 2027Tentative
Merit listMay 2027Tentative
Provisional admission notice and seat offerMay 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Last date to withdraw with a refundJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The degree must be a BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BE or B.Tech, with Statistics as a subject or module. MAHE checks your marksheets before it gives the seat. If your degree has no Statistics, you cannot apply, even with high marks.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BE or B.Tech
MarksAt least 50% in aggregate
SubjectStatistics as a subject or module
Entrance examNone

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Admission Process

You apply online, write a statement of purpose (SOP) and attend a personal interview. MAHE then makes a merit list from the SOP, the interview and your degree marks. If you get the provisional admission notice, you pay the fee and finish the admission steps. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on apply.manipal.edu and pay the form fee
2. Send the SOPWrite why you want this course and what you plan to do
3. Attend the interviewTalk to the panel on the date MAHE gives you
4. Check the merit listSelected students get a provisional admission notice
5. Finish admissionPay the fee and submit your documents

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Cutoff

The minimum is 50% marks in your degree, and there is no entrance exam. Above that, the merit list ranks you on the SOP, the interview and your marks. MAHE does not publish the last admitted marks. So treat 50% as the rule to apply, not as a safe score.

CategoryMinimum to applyYear
General category50% in the degree, with Statistics2026
NRI categorySame degree rule, admission on documents2026

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Placements

Across all MAHE two-year PG courses, 1,689 graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA in the Class of 2024. MAHE does not publish these figures for this course alone. The latest placement sheet of the department lists business analyst, tax consultant and assurance roles for PG students. Its alumni network has over 5,000 professionals.

MetricValue
Median pay, all MAHE two-year PG coursesINR 11.8 LPA, Class of 2024
Graduates placed, all two-year PG courses1,689 of 2,164, which is 78%
Average pay for this courseNot published
Roles offered to PG studentsBusiness Analyst, Tax Consultant, Junior Associate Assurance
Alumni network5,000+ professionals

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Scholarships

MAHE scholarships take INR 26,200 to INR 52,400 off this course. The Scholar scholarship gives the most: 20% off the program fee for both years. It goes to top General category students with 70% in their degree. You must keep a CGPA of 8 to hold it. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipGeneral category, 70% in the degree, top of the merit listINR 52,400 over the course
Achiever scholarshipTop General students on year 1 resultsINR 26,200, in year 2
Children of MAHE alumniGeneral category, 70% in the degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEINR 26,200 over the course
Konkani speaking studentsGeneral category, mother tongue KonkaniINR 26,200 over the course

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Ranking

MAHE ranked #3 among universities and #14 overall in NIRF 2025. NAAC gives it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and the data the university files each year. The Ministry of Education also named MAHE an Institution of Eminence in 2020.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NAACCurrentA++
Institution of Eminence2020Given by the Ministry of Education

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Course Structure

The course has 4 semesters over 2 years. The syllabus uses analytics in finance, operations, human resources and marketing. The department also has its own Centre for Business Analytics on campus.

ItemDetail
Semesters4, over 2 years
Areas coveredFinance, operations, human resources and marketing
CentresBusiness Analytics, Supply Chain Education and Research, Managing Family Business
DepartmentManipal School of Commerce and Economics

MAHE M.Sc Business Analytics Hostel and Campus

A double room with an attached bath and no AC costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess adds INR 62,000 a year. PG students list up to three room types on the HMS portal. MAHE gives rooms by preference and what is free. You must pay within 48 hours of the email, or the booking is cancelled.

ItemDetail
Double room, attached bath, no ACINR 79,000 a year
Double room, common bath, no ACINR 61,000 a year, boys only
Mess advanceINR 62,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
Payment window48 hours from the allotment email
Leaving after classes startINR 20,000 is cut from the hostel fee

Should you pick M.Sc Business Analytics at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits graduates with Statistics in their degree who want analyst jobs in finance, marketing or HR.

Pick it if:
You want an analyst job in finance, marketing or HR: the syllabus covers these areas, and the placement sheet shows business analyst offers for PG students.
You want to work with data tools every week: the department has its own Centre for Business Analytics on the Manipal campus.
You have 70% or more in your degree: you can get the Scholar scholarship: 20% off the program fee while you keep a CGPA of 8.
You want a big alumni network: the department lists over 5,000 alumni working in India and abroad, and they can help you find jobs.
Skip it if:
You want to see placement numbers before you pay: the department does not publish pay for this course, so ask the placement cell first.
You want internships in a big business city: Manipal is a university town, not a business city, so you depend on the placement cell for internships.
Your degree did not have Statistics: you cannot apply, because Statistics must be a subject or module in your degree.
You need a hostel room fixed before you join: PG rooms go by preference and what is free, and you must pay within 48 hours.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 50% or more and Statistics in your degree, apply before the first last date. Ask the placement cell for last year's offers before you pay the first year fee.
M.Sc Business Analytics Eligibility▾
Degree: A BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BE or B.Tech from a recognised university.
Marks: At least 50% in aggregate in your degree.
Statistics: It must be a subject or module in your degree.
Entrance exam: None. The SOP (statement of purpose) and the interview take its place.
NRI category: NRI students apply on documents and skip the interview step.
M.Sc Business Analytics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu before the last date.
Send the SOP: Write a statement of purpose on why you want this course.
Attend the interview: MAHE calls you for a personal interview (PI).
Check the merit list: It uses the SOP, the PI and your degree marks.
Pay and report: Pay the fee after the provisional admission notice, or you lose the seat.

M.Sc Business Analytics 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
Online application opens
Expected on apply.manipal.edu, like the 2026 form.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Application form, first last date
In 2026 late forms were taken till 25 Aug 2026 while seats were left.
Tentative
Apr 2027
SOP and personal interview
Your SOP and interview count towards the merit list.
Tentative
May 2027
Merit list
The list uses the SOP, the interview and your degree marks.
Tentative
May 2027
Provisional admission notice and seat offer
The notice gives the fee amount and the last date to pay.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First year fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on the notice.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to withdraw with a refund
In 2026 this date was 16 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree marksheets and ID proof.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 3 Aug 2026, after orientation on 31 Jul 2026.

Source: MAHE admission dates page and the DOC programme page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Business Analytics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2026 batch fee list. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.31 Lakhs a year
INR 2.62 Lakhs
Other charges
Per year × 2, INR 79,000 a year
INR 1.58 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, double room with attached bath, no AC
INR 2.82 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 4.20 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other charges, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.02 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other charges + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,081
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
281%
MAHE 2-year PG median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,836
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
168%
MAHE 2-year PG median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE Prospectus 2026 fee and hostel schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree marks and whether your degree had Statistics. There is no entrance exam and no cutoff range: the merit list uses the SOP, the interview and your marks.

Degree marks
Statistics in your degree
Yes, you can apply
You clear the 50% rule and have Statistics. With 70% you can also get the Scholar scholarship. The SOP and the interview decide your place on the merit list.
Not yet
Statistics must be a subject or module in your degree. Check your marksheet before you apply.
Almost there
You meet the 50% rule. The merit list also counts your marks, so a strong SOP and a good interview matter more for you.
Not yet
Statistics must be a subject or module in your degree. Check your marksheet before you apply.
Not yet
The course needs at least 50% in your degree. You cannot apply with these marks.
Not yet
Statistics must be a subject or module in your degree. Check your marksheet before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish the last admitted marks for this course. Treat 50% as the rule to apply, and put real work into the SOP and the interview, because both count in the merit list.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Business Analytics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, so the bar shows the biggest one.

Degree marks
Does any of these apply?
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.

Scholar scholarship
INR 52,400
MAHE, for General category students
20% off the program fee each year, kept only with a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: 70% in the degree, top General merit ranksApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni child scholarship
INR 26,200
MAHE, for General category students
10% off the program fee each year. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, so this helps only if you miss the Scholar list.
Who qualifies: 70% in the degree, a parent who graduated from MAHEApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students scholarship
INR 26,200
MAHE, for General category students
10% off the program fee each year if you pass every subject. With 70% the Scholar scholarship is bigger.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, with a letter from your last collegeApply by Aug 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 52,400
Your net course fee: INR 3.68 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.20 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 26,200
Your net course fee: INR 3.94 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Business Analytics 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 higher rank, an easier marks rule.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.20 Lakhs
tuition + other charges
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Hostel + mess2 years, cheapest listed
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double room, no AC
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NIRF University rankNIRF 2025
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NIRF Overall rankNIRF 2025
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26 places lower
Not published
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Minimum degree marksto apply, General category
50%
with Statistics
60%
10 points higher, science or computing degree
50%
Same
50%
Same
55%
5 points higher
In short
VIT costs much less, but it asks for 60% and a science, computing or engineering degree. If you have a B.Com or BBA with Statistics, MAHE is the one you can apply to; if you have a B.Sc in Maths, apply to both.
In short
Symbiosis costs more and mixes data science with maps and spatial data. If you want business analytics for finance or marketing roles, MAHE fits better; pick Symbiosis only if spatial data is your goal.
In short
Jain costs almost the same and asks for the same 50%, but it ranks much lower in NIRF. If both offer you a seat, MAHE gives more for the same money; keep Jain as your backup.
In short
JIIT costs about half as much, but its hostel costs more and it asks for 55%. If money is your main limit and you live near Noida, look at JIIT; if not, MAHE gives you more for the extra fee.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Business Analytics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Business Analytics at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you plan well. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs, and MAHE's two-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA for the Class of 2024. That median covers all PG courses, not this one alone. Ask the placement cell for this course's last offers before you pay.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for analyst roles. The department's latest placement sheet shows Business Analyst, Tax Consultant and assurance roles for PG students. The syllabus covers finance, operations, human resources and marketing, so you can aim at any of these areas. Pick one area by the second year and build your projects around it.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if your degree had no Statistics, because you cannot apply without it. Also think twice if you want internships in a big business city, since Manipal is a university town. If you need placement numbers for this course before you decide, note that the department does not publish them.
Should I take this course if I have a B.Com with Statistics?▾
Yes, a B.Com with Statistics meets the rule if you have at least 50% marks. This course takes BBA and B.Com students, not only science and engineering graduates. Practise Excel and basic statistics before the interview, because the panel will ask about your degree.
Is 55% in my degree safe for a seat?▾
It is enough to apply, but it is not a safe score. The rule is 50%, and the merit list also counts the SOP and the interview. MAHE does not publish the last admitted marks, so apply early, write a clear SOP and prepare well for the interview.
Is this course better than an MBA for me?▾
Pick this course if you want to work with data every day as an analyst. An MBA is broader and leads to management roles. The fee here is INR 4.20 Lakhs without hostel for two years. If you like statistics and tools more than managing people, this course suits you better.
Is this course good for higher studies or a PhD?▾
Yes, if you keep good grades. The course is an M.Sc over four semesters, and a PhD in analytics or management usually asks for a master's degree like this one. Talk to your teachers in the first year about a research project, because a project helps a PhD application.
Should I wait a year to get a scholarship?▾
No, waiting does not raise your degree marks. The Scholar scholarship needs 70% in your degree and a top merit rank, and it gives INR 52,400 over the course. If you already have 70%, apply early. If not, the Achiever scholarship in year 2 depends on your year 1 results.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on apply.manipal.edu before the last date. Then send your SOP and attend the personal interview. MAHE makes a merit list from the SOP, the interview and your degree marks. If you get the provisional admission notice, pay the fee by the date it gives, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 4.20 Lakhs without hostel. With a double room and mess it comes to INR 7.02 Lakhs. These are the 2026 batch fees, so check the 2027 fee notice before you pay. The toggle in the fee block above shows both totals.
Can I get a hostel room as a PG student?▾
Yes, if a room is free. PG students list up to three room types on the HMS portal, and MAHE gives rooms by preference and what is free. Pay within 48 hours of the email, or the booking is cancelled and you must apply again.
Do I get my hostel fee back if I leave?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you withdraw before classes start, you get the full hostel fee back. After classes start, INR 20,000 is cut from the hostel fee. Read the refund rules on counseling.manipal.edu 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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