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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Data Science programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.64 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.54 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA
All MAHE 2-yr PG, NIRF 2026
Cutoff
60% in degree
Minimum to apply; MET rank decides
PG graduates
1,345
MAHE 2-yr PG batch, 2024-25

About MAHE Manipal M.Sc Data Science

MAHE Manipal offers M.Sc Data Science as a two-year, full-time course at its Prasanna School of Public Health. The course started in 2019 and mixes machine learning, big data, statistics and biology over four semesters. MAHE holds a NAAC A++ grade and is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee is INR 4.54 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.96 Lakhs with a double room and mess. You need a degree with 60% marks and two years of maths or statistics. MAHE picks students on the MET rank and, if it holds one, an interview. It does not publish pay for this course; the median for all its two-year PG courses was INR 12.73 LPA for 2024-25.

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 6.96 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.54 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.36 Lakhs over two years. You pay the fee once a year, so there are two payments across the course. MAHE fixes the fee each year in its fee list. Hostel and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.36 LakhsINR 1.68 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 1.18 LakhsINR 59,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.42 LakhsINR 1.21 Lakhs a year, double room, common bath
Total, no hostelINR 4.54 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6.96 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Admission Dates

The 2026 batch began with orientation on 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and MET Phase 1 registration is expected to close in Mar 2027. MAHE posts the new dates on its admissions portal, so check it before you apply.

EventDateStatus
MET Phase 1 registration, last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET Phase 1 online testApr 2027Tentative
M.Sc Data Science application, last dateApr 2027Tentative
MET Phase 2 online testMay 2027Tentative
MET rank list and interviewJun 2027Tentative
Online counselling and seat offerJun 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Orientation and classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Eligibility

You need a degree with 60% aggregate marks or an equal grade. The degree must include at least two years of maths or statistics. You also need basic programming skills. BCA, B.Sc, BE and B.Tech graduates can apply, and so can other graduates who meet these rules. If you are in the final year, you can apply, but you must finish the degree by 31 Jul.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBCA, B.Sc in Statistics, Maths, Computer Science or IT, BE, B.Tech or any other degree
Degree marks60% aggregate or an equal grade
MathsAt least two years of maths or statistics
ProgrammingBasic programming skills
Final-year studentsDegree complete by 31 Jul

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Admission Process

You fill the MAHE form, take the MET, go through online counselling and pay the fee. MAHE ranks students on the MET and may also hold an interview. If you do not pay the first year fee by the date in your offer, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the MAHE formApply online and pay the form fee
2. Take the METBook a slot and take the online test in Phase 1 or Phase 2
3. InterviewAttend if MAHE calls you
4. Online counsellingPick the course and accept the seat offer
5. Pay and reportPay the first year fee, then report with your originals

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Cutoff

The only published gate is 60% in your degree for the 2026 intake. MAHE does not publish a MET closing rank for this course. So the MET rank and the interview decide the seat, and a higher rank gives you a better chance.

GateWhat is publishedYear
Minimum degree marks60% aggregate2026
MET closing rankNot published2026
InterviewHeld if MAHE calls you2026

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Placements

The median pay for all MAHE two-year PG courses was INR 12.73 LPA for 2024-25, across 1,345 graduates. MAHE does not publish a separate figure for this course. The department gives placement help, and the course trains you for data scientist and research roles.

MetricValue
Median pay, all MAHE two-year PG coursesINR 12.73 LPA, 2024-25, NIRF 2026
Graduates in those courses1,345
Pay for this course aloneNot published
Roles the course trains forData scientist and researcher, in companies and universities
Placement helpGiven by the department

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Scholarships

The biggest award is the Scholar scholarship, which takes INR 90,800 off the fee over two years. Children of MAHE graduates can get INR 45,400 off instead. Both need 70% in your degree, and you can hold only one MAHE scholarship. MAHE emails the scholarship form after admission.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipTop 2 MET ranks at admission, 70% in your degreeINR 90,800 over the course (20%)
Children of MAHE graduatesA parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeINR 45,400 over the course (10%)
Achiever scholarshipTop 2 in the batch after year 1, CGPA of 8INR 45,400 for year 2 (20%)

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Ranking

MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking 2025. NAAC gives it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data the university sends every year. NAAC grades a university after a visit to the campus.

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

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Course Structure

The course covers statistics, machine learning, big data and biology, and ends with a final semester project. You work in R, Python, SQL, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Hadoop and Spark. The Department of Applied Statistics and Data Science teaches it with nine teaching faculty.

AreaWhat you learn
StatisticsData handling and statistical computing in R, SAS, STATA and SPSS
Machine learningModels built in Python and R
Big dataHadoop, Spark and SQL
Biology and health dataData from the life sciences, taught in the public health school
Final semesterProject or thesis, with an internship

MAHE M.Sc Data Science Hostel and Campus

A double room with a common bath costs INR 59,000 a year, and the mess costs INR 62,000 a year. You pick up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal after admission. Rooms go by your choice and the space left. If you do not pay within 48 hours of the allotment email, you lose the room.

ItemDetail
RoomDouble with common bath, non-AC, INR 59,000 hostel fee a year
MessINR 62,000 a year, paid in advance
How rooms are givenYou list up to three room types on the hostel portal
CampusHealth sciences campus in Manipal, Udupi district

Should you pick M.Sc Data Science at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who can code, like statistics and want to work with health or business data.

Pick it if:
You want to work with health data: the course belongs to the public health school, so it mixes machine learning with statistics and biology.
You already write some code: the course uses Python, R, SQL and Spark, and basic programming is a must to get in.
You may miss the first test date: MAHE holds a second MET phase in May, so you still get a second try that year.
You want a university with a strong rank: MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds a NAAC A++ grade.
Skip it if:
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so most internships come through the department and the final semester project.
You want a known pay figure: MAHE gives none for this course, and the INR 12.73 LPA median covers all its two-year PG courses.
You want a large alumni group to help you: the course started in 2019, so only a few batches have finished so far.
You have less than 60% in your degree: MAHE will not accept your form, because 60% is the minimum for this course.
Counsellor's advice
If your degree has 60% and two years of maths, take the MET in Phase 1. If you get a seat, read the refund rules before you pay.
M.Sc Data Science Eligibility▾
Degree: BCA, B.Sc in Statistics, Maths, Computer Science or IT, BE, B.Tech or any other degree.
Degree marks: 60% aggregate or an equal grade.
Maths: At least two years of maths or statistics, plus basic programming skills.
Final-year students: You can apply, but the degree must be complete by 31 Jul.
Entrance test: The MET (Manipal Entrance Test) rank, and an interview if MAHE holds one.
M.Sc Data Science Admission Process▾
Fill the form: Apply on the MAHE admissions portal and pay the form fee.
Take the MET: Book a slot and take the online test in Phase 1 (April) or Phase 2 (May).
Interview: MAHE may call you for a personal interview after the test.
Online counselling: Counselling starts in June. You pick the course and MAHE offers seats on merit.
Pay and report: Pay the first year fee to keep the seat, then report with originals for the document check.

M.Sc Data Science 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
Mar 2027
MET Phase 1 registration, last date to apply
Based on 15 Mar 2026. Apply early to get an earlier test slot.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET Phase 1 online test
Last year the test was on 13 and 14 Apr 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
M.Sc Data Science application, last date
Last year the form for this course closed on 30 Apr 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
MET Phase 2 online test
A second try if you miss Phase 1. Last year it was on 23 and 24 May 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET rank list and interview
MAHE uses your MET rank and, if held, an interview.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online counselling and seat offer
Counselling started in the second week of Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First year fee payment
You pay the first year fee to confirm the seat, or you lose it.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree mark sheets. The degree must be complete by 31 Jul.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
Last year orientation was on 3 Aug 2026.

Source: MAHE dates to remember 2026 and the MET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Data Science Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.68 Lakhs a year
INR 3.36 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 59,000 a year
INR 1.18 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, double room with common bath
INR 2.42 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.54 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.96 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,655
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 18,917
the full fee spread over 24 months
Education loan EMI
INR 11,735
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 29,000
the full fee spread over 24 months

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

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree marks and your maths background. MAHE sets the minimum; the MET rank decides the seat.

Degree marks
Maths or statistics in your degree
Eligible: now the MET decides
You can apply. Your MET rank and, if held, the interview decide the seat. Take the Phase 1 test so you have a second try in May.
Not yet: you need two years of maths
Your degree must include at least two years of maths or statistics. Without it MAHE will not accept the form.
Not yet: 60% is the minimum
MAHE needs 60% aggregate in your degree. If your final year is still on, you can apply and must reach 60% by 31 Jul.
Not yet: marks and maths both fall short
You need 60% in your degree and two years of maths or statistics. Look at courses with a lower minimum instead.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish MET closing ranks for this course. Clearing 60% only lets you apply, so treat the MET as the real test and prepare for it.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Data Science Scholarship Calculator

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

Degree marks
Which is true for you?
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE allows only one scholarship per student.

Scholar scholarship
INR 90,800
MAHE, for 2 students in this course
20% off the program fee each year, if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: top 2 MET ranks at admission, 70% in your degreeApply by the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE graduates
INR 45,400
MAHE, for children of its alumni
10% off the program fee. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship.
Who qualifies: a parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeApply by the form MAHE emails after admission
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 90,800
Your net course fee: INR 3.63 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,400
Your net course fee: INR 4.09 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.54 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Data Science 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, a better rank, an easier minimum.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.54 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 1.60 Lakhs
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INR 6.30 Lakhs
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Median payall 2-year PG courses, NIRF 2026
INR 12.73 LPA
2024-25
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NIRF University rank2025, the parent university
#3
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NIRF Overall rank2025, the parent university
#14
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#22
8 places lower
Minimum degree marksto apply, General
60%
aggregate
60%
Same minimum
50%
10 points lower
50%
10 points lower
Not published
In short
VIT Vellore costs much less and asks for the same 60%, but MAHE ranks higher in NIRF. If the fee is your main worry, apply to VIT Vellore too; if you want health data work, pick MAHE.
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Christ Lavasa costs less and takes 50% in your degree, but its university ranks far lower in NIRF. If your degree is below 60%, apply to Christ Lavasa; if you clear 60%, MAHE is the stronger pick.
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Symbiosis SIG costs more and teaches data science with maps and spatial data. If you want spatial work, apply to Symbiosis SIG; if you want health or general data science, MAHE costs less.
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SRM Chennai ranks a little below MAHE in NIRF, but its fee for this course could not be checked on its site. If SRM Chennai is on your list, get its full fee in writing before you compare it with MAHE.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Data Science

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Data Science at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want a data job with a health or research slant and can pay INR 4.54 Lakhs. MAHE does not publish pay for this course, and the INR 12.73 LPA median covers all its two-year PG courses. Ask the department for the last batch's offers before you pay the first year fee.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for data scientist, data analyst or research roles. The course belongs to the public health school, so health and research data work fits it well. MAHE does not list recruiters for this course, so ask the department which companies hired the last batch.
Should I take this course if I have never coded before?▾
Not without some practice first. MAHE lists basic programming as a must, and the course uses Python, R, SQL and Spark. If you have not coded before, learn basic Python before the MET so the first semester does not feel too hard.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if your degree is below 60%, if you studied maths or statistics for less than two years, or if you want internships in a big city. Manipal is a small university town, so the department and the final semester project bring most of the work with companies.
Is this course good for higher studies or a PhD?▾
Yes, it suits research well. The department has nine teaching faculty, funded research projects and PhD scholars, and the final semester is a project or thesis. If you plan a PhD, pick your thesis topic with a faculty member early in the second year.
Is M.Sc Data Science or M.Sc Biostatistics at MAHE better for me?▾
Pick Data Science if you want machine learning and big data work. Pick Biostatistics if you want medical research and clinical data work. Both are two-year courses at the same school, and the Data Science fee is higher, so check both rows in the MAHE fee list before you choose.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET rank?▾
Usually no. The minimum is 60% in your degree, and the MET has two phases, so you get two tries in one year. If you clear the minimum, take the Phase 1 test and keep Phase 2 as your backup instead of waiting a year.
Is Manipal the right place for me to study data science?▾
It is right for you if you want a full campus life and a research focus. Manipal is a small university town with a large health sciences campus. If you want weekend internships in a big city, a college in a metro may suit you better.
How do I get admission to M.Sc Data Science at MAHE?▾
Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal and take the MET online test in Phase 1 or Phase 2. MAHE ranks students on the MET and may hold an interview. If you get a seat in online counselling, pay the first year fee to keep it and report with your originals.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 4.54 Lakhs without hostel, and INR 6.96 Lakhs with a double room and mess. There is also a caution deposit of INR 10,000, which you get back when you leave. The fee block above shows each part of the fee.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. MAHE takes the fee once a year, so you pay the first year at admission and the second year before year 2 starts. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block before you decide.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your degree marks are 70% or more. MAHE gives two Scholar awards of 20% off the program fee to the top MET ranks, and 10% off to children of MAHE graduates. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, and the Scholar award needs a CGPA of 8 to continue.

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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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