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.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.36 Lakhs | INR 1.68 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fee | INR 1.18 Lakhs | INR 59,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.42 Lakhs | INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, double room, common bath |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.54 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.96 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET Phase 1 registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET Phase 1 online test | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| M.Sc Data Science application, last date | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET Phase 2 online test | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET rank list and interview | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Online counselling and seat offer | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation and classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Programming | Basic programming skills |
| Final-year students | Degree complete by 31 Jul |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the MAHE form | Apply online and pay the form fee |
| 2. Take the MET | Book a slot and take the online test in Phase 1 or Phase 2 |
| 3. Interview | Attend if MAHE calls you |
| 4. Online counselling | Pick the course and accept the seat offer |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the first year fee, then report with your originals |
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.
| Gate | What is published | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum degree marks | 60% aggregate | 2026 |
| MET closing rank | Not published | 2026 |
| Interview | Held if MAHE calls you | 2026 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all MAHE two-year PG courses | INR 12.73 LPA, 2024-25, NIRF 2026 |
| Graduates in those courses | 1,345 |
| Pay for this course alone | Not published |
| Roles the course trains for | Data scientist and researcher, in companies and universities |
| Placement help | Given by the department |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar scholarship | Top 2 MET ranks at admission, 70% in your degree | INR 90,800 over the course (20%) |
| Children of MAHE graduates | A parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degree | INR 45,400 over the course (10%) |
| Achiever scholarship | Top 2 in the batch after year 1, CGPA of 8 | INR 45,400 for year 2 (20%) |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
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.
| Area | What you learn |
|---|---|
| Statistics | Data handling and statistical computing in R, SAS, STATA and SPSS |
| Machine learning | Models built in Python and R |
| Big data | Hadoop, Spark and SQL |
| Biology and health data | Data from the life sciences, taught in the public health school |
| Final semester | Project or thesis, with an internship |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Room | Double with common bath, non-AC, INR 59,000 hostel fee a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, paid in advance |
| How rooms are given | You list up to three room types on the hostel portal |
| Campus | Health sciences campus in Manipal, Udupi district |
This course suits students who can code, like statistics and want to work with health or business data.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE dates to remember 2026 and the MET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree marks and your maths background. MAHE sets the minimum; the MET rank decides the seat.
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.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE allows only one scholarship per student.
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Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
|
Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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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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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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