Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Child Health Nursing programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.62 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3.52 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 11.8 LPA

MAHE PG median pay

Cutoff

50%

B.Sc marks + qualifying merit list

Placement rate

78%

NIRF PG data

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Selection scores by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing

MAHE Manipal offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Child Health Nursing with 8 seats through qualifying merit list. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with clinical child care training from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in Collegedunia's M.Sc ranking 2026 and #3 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs, paid by year, and INR 6.10 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General merit route used qualifying marks in 2026. The MAHE PG data averaged INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Fees

The full course costs INR 3.52 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.10 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.58 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.58 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.58 Lakhs	INR 1.29 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fee	INR 94,000	INR 47,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.58 Lakhs	INR 1.29 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.52 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.10 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MAHE application is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
MAHE application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
Selection review for merit list	Jan 2027	Tentative
Merit list from qualifying marks	Feb 2027	Tentative
Eligibility documents check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list and counselling	Jul 2027	Tentative
Fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Eligibility

You need 55% in B.Sc Nursing or PB B.Sc Nursing and 1 year of nursing work. MAHE checks qualifying degree marks for the merit list. Bring the nursing council registration paper too.

Requirement	What you need
Nursing degree	B.Sc Nursing or PB B.Sc Nursing
B.Sc marks	55% aggregate marks
Exam	qualifying degree marks and MAHE merit list
Work record	1 year nursing work by the stated August date

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Admission Process

MAHE Admission Office allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Submit the form and nursing papers on MAHE portal
2. Attend counselling	MAHE prepares the merit list from qualifying marks
3. Accept the seat	Pay the first fee by the date in the offer
4. Report	Bring original nursing, registration and work papers

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Cutoff

The course needs 55% marks and 1 year of nursing work before counselling. MAHE uses qualifying marks for the merit list, so there is no entrance rank for this course. Keep your experience paper ready before counselling.

Rule	Figure	Year
Minimum marks	55%	2026 rule
Work record	1 year	By the stated August date
Merit route	Qualifying marks	MAHE counselling

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Placements

The MAHE PG data placed 78% of its batch at an average of INR 11.8 LPA. The median is INR 11.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 14 LPA. Hospitals and paediatric units hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 11.8 LPA, MAHE PG data
Median pay	INR 11.2 LPA
Highest offer	INR 14 LPA
Batch placed	78%
Recruiters	Hospitals and paediatric units, on campus

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 50,000 to INR 2.64 Lakhs over the course. The SAGES fee waiver gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MAHE Scholar Scholarship	70% or more in qualifying degree, subject to MAHE rules	INR 70,000 over the course
SAGES fee waiver	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in B.Sc	INR 2.64 Lakhs over the course
Achiever Scholarship	high CGPA from year 2 under MAHE rules	INR 70,000 over the course
Karnataka SSP support	eligible category and income papers on the state portal	INR 50,000 over the course

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Ranking

The college stands #3 in Collegedunia's M.Sc ranking and #3 in NIRF University, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Score or grade
Collegedunia M.Sc ranking	2026	#3
NIRF Engineering	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 2, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a healthcare town

Should you pick M.Sc Child Health Nursing at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want a hospital job and can live in a healthcare town for two years.

Pick it if:

You passed B.Sc in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the NRI list can still get in.

You want hospital roles, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's selection score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.

You want internships in a big city: this is a healthcare town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will wait after the test: the MAHE portal closes soon, so upload papers before the last date.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you clear the merit list and can pay the first fee. If your papers are late, wait for the next list.

M.Sc Child Health Nursing Eligibility▾

Nursing marks: 55% in B.Sc Nursing or PB B.Sc Nursing.

Work record: You need 1 year of nursing work by the stated August date.

Merit route: MAHE uses qualifying degree marks and counselling for this course.

Council registration: Bring proof from the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council.

M.Sc Child Health Nursing Admission Process▾

Apply online: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MAHE Admission Office: MAHE Admission Office (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

M.Sc Child Health Nursing Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

MAHE application

Expected after MAHE opens PG nursing forms. Keep the last date to apply in view.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Selection review for merit list

Expected after the application window closes.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Merit list from qualifying marks

Expected after MAHE checks marks and papers.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Eligibility documents check

Expected after the form closes.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and counselling

Expected after paper checks are done.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Fee payment, last date

Expected soon after the admission offer.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected before classes start.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in September, based on the last cycle.

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

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 1.29 Lakhs a year

INR 2.58 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 47,000 a year

INR 94,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.29 Lakhs a year

INR 2.58 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.52 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.10 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 5,935

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

335%

overall PG median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,285

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

193%

overall PG median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you Child Health Nursing at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE Admission Office selection scores.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing 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, an easier cutoff.

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Summit Institute of Technology

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3.52 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 3.80 Lakhs

INR 28,000 more

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INR 4.10 Lakhs

INR 58,000 more

INR 3.52 Lakhs

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Average paylatest batch

INR 11.8 LPA

MAHE PG data

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INR 12.5 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA more

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INR 11 LPA

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INR 11.8 LPA

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Placement ratepublished allied health note

78%

abroad FAQ

72%

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78%

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70%

8 points lower

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Closing scorequalifying merit list, General

50%

minimum marks

55%

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45%

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50%

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Seatspublished intake

course seats

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ROIaverage pay vs fee

335%

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314%

21 points lower

335%

Same ROI

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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its selection score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only MAHE Manipal, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.

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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier selection score is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE Manipal in your choice list as the safer seat.

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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE Manipal gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.

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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier selection score. If your score misses MAHE Manipal in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE Manipal allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Child Health Nursing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Child Health Nursing at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 11.8 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my score is just above the selection score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get hospital jobs with hospitals and paediatric units that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The MAHE PG data averaged INR 11.8 LPA, the median was INR 11.2 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed. If you want a child care role instead, this branch is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a healthcare town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, choose another course setting.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover critical care and OT care, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General selection score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 78% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 11.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 11.8 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.

Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Child Health Nursing if you want a hospital job and ECE if you want a child care role. Child Health Nursing places a bigger share of its batch with hospital roles, and its selection score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Child Health Nursing, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the qualifying merit list exam and fill this college in your MAHE Admission Office choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE Admission Office gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 3.52 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.10 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 2026

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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