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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.44 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.44 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year overall
Score path
DT + merit
Department Test and UG marks
Placement rate
60%
NIRF PG 2-year overall

About MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry under its Medical Laboratory Science group. The course has 15 seats and four semesters at Manipal. MAHE is NAAC A++ and ranked #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs. Admission uses the MAHE Department Test and a merit list based on your earlier degree marks. The NIRF PG 2-year overall median pay is INR 12.73 LPA, and 60% of that PG group was placed. The course trains you for hospital labs, diagnostic chains and biochemistry research labs.

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 8.38 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.28 Lakhs. You pay the main fee every year for two years. MAHE lists the fee head in its general fee file. Hostel and mess are separate, and the caution deposit is returned when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.28 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1.64 Lakhs a year
Other feeINR 1.16 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 58,000 a year
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 3.94 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1.97 Lakhs a year
Total, no hostelINR 4.44 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.38 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Admission Dates

Application for the 2027 intake is expected to open in Mar 2027, and the last date is expected in Aug 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the MAHE course page first, because the Department Test and merit list dates are usually tied to that form cycle.

EventDateStatus
Application formMar 2027Tentative
Application, last date to applyAug 2027Tentative
Department TestAug 2027Tentative
Merit listAug 2027Tentative
Seat allotmentAug 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Eligibility

A relevant science degree and the MAHE Department Test are the main requirements in the table. You should have studied Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry or a related health science subject. If your degree is not a close match, ask the Admission Cell before paying the form fee.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc MLT, Biochemistry or related health science degree
MarksGraduation marks used for the merit list
TestMAHE Department Test for M.Sc MLT programs
DocumentsMarksheets, identity proof and health science degree papers

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Admission Process

The process starts with the MAHE form and ends with reporting on campus. You fill the form, write the Department Test, check the merit list and pay the first year fee after allotment. If you miss the fee date, MAHE can give the seat to the wait list.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the MAHE admission form for the MMLS group
Write the testTake the Department Test if MAHE schedules it
Check merit listUse your test score and degree marks
Accept the seatPay the first year fee by the given date
Report to campusBring original documents for the check

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing rank for this course, so the table uses guide score ranges for the Department Test route. A score of 85 and above is a safer range. A score of 70 to 84 may still wait for the merit list and category seats.

CategoryClosing score rangeRound and year
General85 and aboveGuide range, 2026 route
OBC-NCL80 and aboveGuide range, 2026 route
SC or ST70 and aboveGuide range, 2026 route
EWS82 and aboveGuide range, 2026 route

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Placements

The NIRF PG 2-year overall median pay is INR 12.73 LPA, and 60% of that PG group was placed. MAHE does not print a separate course placement sheet for Clinical Biochemistry. The course page names healthcare, bio-lab, pharma biotech and fertility research roles.

MetricValue
Median payINR 12.73 LPA
Batch placed60%
Placement scopeNIRF PG 2-year overall
Likely rolesHospital lab, diagnostic lab, pharma biotech and research lab

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Scholarships

The SAGES waiver cuts up to INR 3.33 Lakhs from this course fee, and the Scholar scholarship cuts INR 88,800. The Achiever scholarship can also cut INR 88,800 after the first year. You need the right marks, papers and renewal record.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SAGES scholarshipEligible MAHE alumni family routeINR 3.33 Lakhs
Scholar scholarshipTop 5% of intake with 70% in UGINR 88,800
Achiever scholarshipTop performers after first yearINR 88,800
Education loan interest subsidyNeed-based students with a bank loanAs approved

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Ranking

MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++ grade. The table also keeps the course school under the allied health sciences group. Use the rank for the university name, not as a course cutoff.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAACCurrent cycleA++
School2026Manipal College of Health Professions

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Course Structure

The course has four semesters, and the table shows how the study moves from base lab subjects to Clinical Biochemistry and project work. You study lab methods first, then move into hospital-linked tests and a dissertation.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Core biochemistry and basic lab methods
Semester 2Clinical pathology, microbiology and statistics
Semester 3Clinical Biochemistry, postings and research methods
Semester 4Dissertation, practical work and final assessment

Should you pick M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry at MAHE?

This course suits students who want hospital lab work and can study biochemistry in depth.

Pick it if:
You want hospital lab work: KMC links the department to hospital labs, so your training stays close to real samples.
You want a PG lab course: the syllabus has four semesters and a dissertation in Clinical Biochemistry.
Your loan depends on pay: the NIRF PG 2-year median is INR 12.73 LPA, so the fee is easier to cover.
You want a small class: the page carries 15 seats, so admission can close fast after the merit list.
Skip it if:
You need course-only pay data: MAHE prints PG 2-year data, so this course's separate median pay is not printed.
You want a sure hostel room: hostel fees are separate, and the added cost can reach INR 3.94 Lakhs.
You want placement proof for every student: the published PG placement rate is 60%, not a course-only figure.
You count on late forms: the 2026 last date was 31 Aug 2026, and MAHE did not list a later window.
Counsellor's advice
If you want hospital biochemistry work, take it after checking the fee plan. If you need course-only pay data, ask the department first.
M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Eligibility▾
Degree: B.Sc MLT, Biochemistry or a related health science degree is the usual route.
Marks: MAHE uses your graduation marks for the merit list.
Test: M.Sc MLT programs use the MAHE Department Test route.
Documents: Bring marksheets, identity proof and degree papers for the check.
Final check: You must meet the rule before admission is confirmed.
M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE admission form for the MMLS group.
Write the test: Take the Department Test if MAHE schedules it for your group.
Merit list: MAHE prepares the list from your test score and degree marks.
Pay fee: Pay the first year fee by the date MAHE gives.
Report: Bring original documents and finish the campus check.

M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry 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.

Mar 2027Tentative
Application form
Fill the MAHE form when the course group opens.
Aug 2027Tentative
Application, last date to apply
The last date is expected in Aug 2027.
Aug 2027Tentative
Department Test
Take the test if MAHE keeps it for the course group.
Aug 2027Tentative
Merit list
Check the list based on test score and degree marks.
Aug 2027Tentative
Seat allotment
Accept the seat if your name is on the list.
Aug 2027Tentative
First year fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Aug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers for the college check.
Aug 2027Tentative
Classes start
The 2027 batch is expected to start in Aug 2027.

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

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry 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 1.64 Lakhs a year
INR 3.28 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 58,000 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.97 Lakhs a year
INR 3.94 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.44 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.38 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,486
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
287%
median first-year pay INR 12.73 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,129
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
152%
median first-year pay INR 12.73 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your category and degree background. The cutoff ranges are guide scores for the Department Test and merit list.

Category
Degree background
General · MLT graduate
85 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
70 to 84: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 70: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
General · Other health science
90 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
75 to 89: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 75: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
OBC-NCL · MLT graduate
80 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
65 to 79: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 65: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
OBC-NCL · Other health science
85 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
70 to 84: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 70: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
SC · MLT graduate
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
60 to 69: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 60: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
SC · Other health science
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
65 to 74: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 65: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
ST · MLT graduate
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
60 to 69: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 60: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
ST · Other health science
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
65 to 74: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 65: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
EWS · MLT graduate
82 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
68 to 81: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 68: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
EWS · Other health science
87 and above: yes, you are in. Keep the course high on your list.
73 to 86: almost there. Wait for the merit list and document check.
Below 73: not this year. Ask MAHE about the next round before paying.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Department Test score is only one part. Your UG marks and documents decide the final merit list, so keep both ready.

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

SAGES scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
A tuition fee waiver for eligible MAHE alumni family students.
Who qualifies: SAGES route, 70% in UGApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Scholar scholarship
INR 40,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Given to top students in the intake when the program is covered.
Who qualifies: top 5% of intake, 70% in UGApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Given after year 1 when your course marks stay high.
Who qualifies: high course rank after year 1Apply by Aug 2028
Not eligible on your answers
Education loan interest subsidy
INR 1 Lakh
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Helps students who take an education loan through the approved process.
Who qualifies: need-based bank loan routeApply 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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.44 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.54 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want hospital lab or diagnostic work. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs, and the NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 12.73 LPA. Check the fee block with hostel on before you decide by loan.
Should I take this course if my Department Test score is near 70?▾
It depends on your category and degree background. The guide range starts near 70 for some categories, but the final list also uses your earlier degree marks. Keep MAHE on your list, and use the score checker above before you pay.
What job can I get after this course?▾
This course points to hospital labs, diagnostic chains, bio-lab companies, pharma biotech units and fertility research clinics. MAHE names these routes on its course page. If you want patient-linked lab work, this course fits better than a general life science degree.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you need course-only placement proof before paying. MAHE prints PG 2-year overall pay of INR 12.73 LPA, but it does not print a separate Clinical Biochemistry median. Ask the department for recent course outcomes before you decide.
Is this course right for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you want biochemistry research or a lab-linked PhD later. The course has four semesters and a dissertation, so it gives you project work. Use the course structure above to check whether the subject mix fits your research plan.
Should I wait a year for a safer score?▾
Wait only if your present score is below the red range in the checker. A score near the middle range may still move with the merit list and category seats. If you already meet the degree rule, apply and keep your documents ready.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add it only if you need campus housing. Hostel and mess can add INR 3.94 Lakhs over two years, taking the full cost to INR 8.38 Lakhs. Turn on the fee toggle and compare it with rent before you decide.
Is this course better for hospital work or company work?▾
It is stronger for hospital lab and diagnostic work. The official course page names healthcare, bio-lab, pharma biotech and fertility research routes. If you want a pure corporate desk role, ask about recent recruiters before you join.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE admission portal for the MMLS group. MAHE uses the Department Test route for M.Sc MLT programs, along with your earlier degree marks. After the merit list, pay the first year fee and report with original documents.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs. With hostel and mess, it becomes INR 8.38 Lakhs. Both totals are in the fee block above, and the smaller caution deposit is shown separately as refundable.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you match MAHE scholarship rules. The SAGES, Scholar and Achiever routes can reduce the fee for eligible students. Use the scholarship calculator above as an estimate, then confirm the exact waiver with MAHE before paying.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee is listed by year, so you do not pay the full two-year amount at once. If you need a smaller payment plan, ask the MAHE fee office before the first fee date and keep the written reply.

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Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.

  • You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
  • In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
  • Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.

Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.

Average CTC

7.2 LPA

Highest CTC

22.38 LPA

Total no of offers made

781

Major recruiters

E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.

Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.

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Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

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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.

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