MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Clinical Virology at its Manipal Institute of Virology in Manipal, Karnataka. The course has four semesters and 80 credits, with lab work, field visits and a six-month project. The institute is an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence, and MAHE holds NAAC A++ and #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.74 Lakhs for the 2026 batch. There is no entrance exam: you apply online, face a personal interview, and MAHE makes the merit list from it. 106 of the 118 students who finished the course have been hired. MAHE does not publish pay for this course; its median across all two-year PG courses was INR 11.8 LPA in 2023-24.
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.16 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.74 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, in two parts across the course. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.42 Lakhs over two years, only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 3.50 Lakhs
INR 1.75 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fees
INR 1.24 Lakhs
INR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 2.42 Lakhs
Room INR 59,000 and mess INR 62,000 a year
Total, no hostel
INR 4.74 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 7.16 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 form is expected to close in May 2027, as the 2026 form closed on 31 May 2026. MAHE puts out the new dates on its Dates to Remember page. Keep your degree mark sheets ready before the form opens.
Event
Date
Status
Online application, last date to apply
May 2027
Tentative
Eligibility documents upload
May 2027
Tentative
Personal interview (PI)
Jun 2027
Tentative
Merit list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Provisional admission offer
Jun 2027
Tentative
First year fee payment with caution deposit
Jul 2027
Tentative
Last date to withdraw without reporting
Jul 2027
Tentative
Orientation, reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Eligibility
You need 60% in your bachelor's degree, or an equal CGPA, in a life science subject. Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Molecular Biology, or Virology and Immunology all count. MBBS, BVSc and B.Sc MLT degrees count too. If your marks are under 60%, you cannot apply this year.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.Sc in a life science, or MBBS, BVSc or B.Sc MLT
Marks
60% aggregate, or an equal CGPA
Entrance exam
None
Selection
Personal interview
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Admission Process
You apply online, upload your eligibility documents and then face a personal interview. MAHE makes the merit list from the interview and sends a provisional admission offer to shortlisted students. You keep the seat only when you pay the first year fee and report for orientation.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the MAHE form before the last date
2. Upload documents
Degree mark sheets and ID proof
3. Personal interview
Face the interview panel; it decides your merit rank
4. Offer and fee
Pay the first year fee and the caution deposit
5. Report
Join orientation with original papers
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Cutoff
MAHE does not publish a closing score for this course. The only fixed number is 60% in your degree, the same for every category. Past that line, the personal interview decides who gets a seat, so prepare for it well.
Category
Minimum marks
How seats are given
General
60%
Merit list from the interview
Other categories
60%
Same rule, no separate list
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Placements
106 of the 118 students who finished the course have been hired, which is 90%. MAHE does not publish pay for this course, and its median across all two-year PG courses was INR 11.8 LPA in 2023-24. Graduates join research centres, medical colleges and diagnostic labs in India and abroad.
Metric
Value
Students who finished the course
118
Students hired
106
Share hired
90%
Median pay, all MAHE two-year PG, 2023-24
INR 11.8 LPA
Where graduates work
Research centres, medical colleges, diagnostic labs
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Scholarships
The biggest waiver is the SAGES scholarship at 75%, which is INR 3.56 Lakhs over the course. The Scholar scholarship takes 20% off, which is INR 94,800, for the top merit rank. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time, and most need 70% in your degree.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SAGES
Degree from an AGE or Dr. TMA Pai Foundation college, 70% in it
INR 3.56 Lakhs over the course
Scholar
Top merit rank in the batch, 70% in your degree
INR 94,800 over the course
Achiever
Top CGPA in year 1, at least 8
INR 47,400 in year 2
Children of MAHE alumni
Parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degree
INR 47,400 over the course
Konkani speaking students
Mother tongue Konkani
INR 47,400 over the course
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Ranking
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds a NAAC A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year. The virology lab itself holds NABL accreditation to ISO 15189:2022.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NAAC
Latest cycle
A++
NABL, for the virology lab
Current
ISO 15189:2022
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Course Structure
The course has four semesters and 80 credits. Semesters 1 to 3 mix classroom teaching, lab work and field visits for outbreak work, and semester 4 is a six-month project. You also do a summer internship and rotations in clinics, labs and industry.
Semester
What you study
Semesters 1 to 3
Classroom and lab teaching, field visits for outbreak work
Summer break
Internship
Semester 4
Six-month project
Whole course
Clinical, lab, institute and industry rotations
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Hostel and Campus
A double room with a common bath costs INR 59,000 a year and mess adds INR 62,000 a year. After admission you pick up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal. You must pay within 48 hours of the allotment email, or the booking is cancelled.
Item
Detail
Double room, common bath
INR 59,000 a year
Double room, attached bath
INR 79,000 a year
Mess advance
INR 62,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
How rooms are given
Your three choices on the hostel portal
Should you pick M.Sc Clinical Virology at MAHE?
This course suits students who want to test viruses in a lab, do research or go on to a PhD, and can live in a small town for two years.
Pick it if:
You want to work in a virus testing lab: most graduates join research centres, medical colleges and diagnostic labs, and 106 of 118 have been hired.
You want to test real patient samples: the institute is the government's top lab for dengue, Japanese encephalitis and chikungunya tests, and you train inside it.
You plan a PhD abroad: many past students went on to PhDs in the UK, the USA, Canada and Europe after the six-month project.
Your degree marks are just above 60%: the merit list comes from the interview, so a strong interview matters more than your marks.
Skip it if:
You need a known starting salary: MAHE does not publish pay for this course, and the INR 11.8 LPA median covers all its two-year PG courses.
You are paying the full fee yourself: at INR 4.74 Lakhs without hostel it costs more than many M.Sc Virology seats, so plan the loan first.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small town, so your lab and industry postings come through the course, not on your own.
You plan to apply late: the 2026 form closed on 31 May 2026, so fill the form before your final exams end.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 60% and want a lab or research job, apply before the May last date. Read the refund table before you pay, because leaving after classes start costs money.
M.Sc Clinical Virology Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in a life science: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Molecular Biology, or Virology and Immunology.
Other degrees: MBBS, BVSc and B.Sc MLT also count.
Marks: At least 60% aggregate in your degree, or an equal CGPA.
Entrance exam: None. A personal interview decides your place on the merit list.
M.Sc Clinical Virology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form before the last date. In 2026 it was 31 May.
Upload documents: Send your degree mark sheets as eligibility proof.
Personal interview: The PI (personal interview) decides your rank on the merit list.
Offer and fee: Shortlisted students get a provisional offer. Pay the first year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit to keep the seat.
Report on campus: Join orientation with your original papers. In 2026 it was on 3 Aug.
M.Sc Clinical Virology Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
May 2027
Online application, last date to apply
In 2026 the last date to apply was 31 May 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Eligibility documents upload
Upload your degree mark sheets with the form.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Personal interview (PI)
Your interview decides your place on the merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list
MAHE makes the list from the interview scores.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Provisional admission offer
Only shortlisted students get the offer.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First year fee payment with caution deposit
Pay the first year fee to keep your seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to withdraw without reporting
In 2026 this date was 19 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation, reporting and document check
In 2026 this was on 3 Aug 2026. Bring your original papers.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 3 Aug 2026.
Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and the MAHE Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows show the fee MAHE set for the 2026 batch; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.75 Lakhs a year
INR 3.50 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
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, double room, common bath
INR 1.18 Lakhs
Mess advance
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 4.74 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.16 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,992
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 19,750
the full fee over 24 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 12,072
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 29,833
the full fee over 24 months of study
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and 2026 hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get a seat in M.Sc Clinical Virology at MAHE?
There is no entrance exam or closing score. Pick your marks and your degree to see if you can apply.
Your degree marks
Your degree
60% or more · Life Sciences degree
Yes, you can apply. Your subject is on the list. Your place on the merit list now depends on the personal interview.
60% or more · MBBS, BVSc or MLT
Yes, you can apply. MBBS, BVSc and B.Sc MLT are on the list. Your place on the merit list now depends on the personal interview.
60% or more · Other subject
Almost there. MAHE also takes related subjects, so ask the admission office if your subject counts before you pay the form fee.
Below 60% · Life Sciences degree
Not yet. MAHE needs at least 60% in your degree, or an equal CGPA. You can apply once your marks meet that rule.
Below 60% · MBBS, BVSc or MLT
Not yet. MAHE needs at least 60% in your degree, or an equal CGPA. You can apply once your marks meet that rule.
Below 60% · Other subject
Not yet. MAHE needs at least 60% in your degree, or an equal CGPA. You can apply once your marks meet that rule.
EDITOR'S NOTE
MAHE makes the merit list from the personal interview alone. Marks above 60% only get you to the interview, so spend your time getting ready for it.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, so the bar shows the biggest one. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Your degree marks
Which applies to you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify, or a bigger one already applies. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, so a smaller one you qualify for also sits here.
SAGES scholarship
INR 3.56 Lakhs
MAHE, for AGE and Dr. TMA Pai Foundation students
75% off the program fee for the whole course.
Who qualifies: a 3-year degree from an AGE or TMA Pai college, 70% in itApply by: at admission, with a bonafide certificate
Not eligible on your answers
Scholar scholarship
INR 94,800
MAHE merit scholarship
20% off the program fee for the whole course, one seat a batch.
Who qualifies: the top merit rank, 70% in your degreeApply by: the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 47,400
MAHE merit scholarship
10% off the program fee for the whole course.
Who qualifies: a parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeApply by: at admission, with the alumni portal proof
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students
INR 47,400
MAHE fee waiver
10% off the program fee for the whole course.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, General categoryApply by: at admission, with a letter from your college head
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever scholarship
INR 47,400
MAHE merit scholarship
20% off the year 2 program fee, one seat a batch.
Who qualifies: the top year 1 CGPA, at least 8, 70% in your degreeApply by: given after the year 1 results
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 94,800
Your net course fee: INR 3.79 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.56 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.19 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.74 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 47,400
Your net course fee: INR 4.27 Lakhs
MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology 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.
Amity Noida costs INR 2.60 Lakhs less and asks for 50% marks, but MAHE ranks higher in NIRF. If the fee decides it for you, look at Amity Noida; if you want training inside a working virus lab, take MAHE.
In short
Sharda costs INR 1.90 Lakhs less and asks for 55% marks, but it stands #87 in NIRF against MAHE at #3. If your budget is tight, compare its lab time closely; if it is not, MAHE's lab rotations are the reason to pay more.
In short
Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth costs INR 1.44 Lakhs less for the same M.Sc Clinical Virology and has 20 seats. If you get both offers, pick MAHE for its hiring record; pick Malla Reddy only if the fee gap decides it.
In short
NIV Pune costs INR 3.24 Lakhs less and trains you at an ICMR institute, but you must clear the SPPU entrance test. If you clear it, give NIV Pune a close look; if not, MAHE's interview route is simpler.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Clinical Virology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Clinical Virology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a lab or research career in virology. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.74 Lakhs, and 106 of the 118 students who finished the course have been hired. MAHE does not publish pay for this course, so ask the institute about recent job offers before you take a loan.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work in research centres, medical colleges and diagnostic labs, in India and abroad. You learn virus tests on real patient samples, which is what these labs need. If you want a job in sales or business, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a known starting salary or want internships in a big city. MAHE does not publish pay for this course, and Manipal is a small town, so your postings come through the course. If either of these matters more to you than lab training, look at other options first.
Is this course good for a PhD later?▾
Yes, it is one of its strong points. Many past students went on to PhDs in the UK, the USA, Canada and Europe, and semester 4 is a six-month project. Use that project to work closely with a faculty member, because a good project helps your PhD application.
Should I take this seat if my degree marks are just above 60%?▾
Yes, you can apply with confidence. The 60% rule only decides who can apply, and the merit list comes from the personal interview. Prepare well for the interview, because that is where the seat is won or lost.
Should I choose this course or a general M.Sc Microbiology?▾
Choose this course if you are sure you want to work with viruses. It trains you inside a virus testing lab for two years. If you are not sure yet and want a wider choice of lab jobs, a general microbiology course keeps more doors open.
Is it worth paying for hostel and mess?▾
Yes, for most students from outside Manipal. Hostel and mess add INR 2.42 Lakhs over two years, and a double room with a common bath is the cheapest option at INR 59,000 a year. After admission, pick your room types on the hostel portal and pay within 48 hours.
Should I wait a year if I miss the last date?▾
Only if you have no other good seat. The 2026 form closed on 31 May 2026 and classes started on 3 Aug 2026, so a missed date usually means waiting a full year. Apply during your final year of the degree, well before May.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
There is no entrance exam. You apply online, upload your degree mark sheets and face a personal interview. MAHE makes the merit list from the interview and sends offers to shortlisted students, who then pay the first year fee to keep the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 4.74 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.16 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You also pay a INR 10,000 caution deposit that comes back when you leave. The toggle in the fee block above shows what the hostel adds.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you meet the rules. With 70% in your degree you can compete for the Scholar scholarship, worth INR 94,800 over the course, and SAGES gives 75% off to students from AGE or TMA Pai colleges. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time, so use the calculator above.
Do I get the fee back if I leave?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you withdraw 15 days or more before classes start, the refund follows the UGC rule and the hostel fee comes back in full. After classes start, MAHE keeps INR 20,000 or more of the hostel fee, so read the refund table before you pay.
The Manipal Institute of Virology boasts a faculty composed of both new and international members, ensuring a favorable faculty-to-student ratio. The program spans four semesters, with three involving mid-term and end-term exams currently in pen-paper format, though digital exams may be introduced. The curriculum is relevant, aiding graduates in securing placements at esteemed institutions like ICMR, IISc, FNDR, NIMHANS, NISHAD, and various medical colleges. The institute facilitates career counseling and networking with organizations, and plans to introduce internships soon to enhance practical learning.
Students are encouraged to partake in academic events like conferences and workshops for professional growth. The course costs 2,18,000 INR annually, with a 10,000 INR caution deposit, bringing the total to 4,26,000 INR. Admission is merit-based for both domestic and international applicants. The application fee is 600 INR, with a 1,400 INR fee for entrance exams in select courses, and a 2,500 INR fee for foreign applications. Scholarship details are available online, with further inquiries directed to the contact information provided on the institution's website.
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)
My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.
You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.
Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
Average CTC
7.2 LPA
Highest CTC
22.38 LPA
Total no of offers made
781
Major recruiters
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)
For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.
Admissions
Manipal University, Manipal:
Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
VIT Vellore:
The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
Placements
Manipal University, Manipal:
6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
VIT Vellore:
713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.
VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.
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