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 Epidemiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Epidemiology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.74 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3.74 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4 LPA

entry-level public health roles

Cutoff

600

MAHE merit score, General

Placement rate

70%

estimated batch support

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?Closing 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 Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Epidemiology

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Epidemiology at Prasanna School of Public Health in Manipal. The course is taught on campus over four terms, with a full project and internship term. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.74 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 7.68 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE merit score and interview. The General merit score used here is 600. The course has 30 seats. Entry-level public health roles pay about INR 4 LPA and 70% placement support is used for this page.

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Fees

The full course costs INR 3.74 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.68 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.50 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee per year, two times in all. The other fee is paid with it. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.94 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.50 Lakhs	INR 1.25 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fee	INR 1.24 Lakhs	INR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 3.94 Lakhs	INR 1.97 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.74 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 7.68 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet, and Jan 2027 is the next expected application step. These dates are estimates based on the closed 2026 cycle. The table keeps every step you will meet, from application to classes start. Check the MAHE admissions page before you apply.

Event	Date	Status
Application opens and last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
MAHE entrance test or interview	Apr 2027	Tentative
Merit list and score	May 2027	Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative
Withdrawal window without reporting	Jul 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Eligibility

You need graduation with 60% marks, or an equal grade. You also need Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science in your degree, or two years of Mathematics or Statistics. Programming knowledge helps because the course uses R and Python.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.Sc Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science, BE, B.Tech or BCA
Marks	60% or equal grade
Maths base	Two years of Mathematics or Statistics if your degree is different
Programming	Basic programming knowledge for R and Python

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Admission Process

MAHE prepares the merit list from the entrance test, interview or qualifying marks. You apply online, upload papers and then attend the selection step. If your name is on the list, you pay the first fee and report for document check.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Use apply.manipal.edu and choose the public health stream
2. Attend selection	Write the entrance test or attend the interview if MAHE asks
3. Check merit list	MAHE lists students by score or qualifying marks
4. Pay and report	Pay the first fee and bring original papers for checking

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Cutoff

The General merit score used on this page is 600 and the reserve score is 520. MAHE does not publish a public closing-rank table for this course. Treat these as planning ranges and use the checker only to place your application.

Category	Closing score	Round and year
General	600	Planning range, 2026
OBC-NCL	540	Planning range, 2026
SC	500	Planning range, 2026
ST	460	Planning range, 2026
EWS	520	Planning range, 2026

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Placements

Entry-level public health roles pay about INR 4 LPA and the page uses 70% placement support. The school points students to health care technology, e-health governance, policy groups, research and academia. Internships and the project term matter more than a campus package table here.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 4 LPA, entry-level roles
Median pay	INR 3.5 LPA
Highest offer	INR 6 LPA
Batch placed	70%
Recruiters	Health research, policy and analytics groups

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 35,000 to INR 75,000 over the course. The MAHE Scholar and Achiever line gives the biggest waiver used here. Income, alumni link and community rules decide the other schemes.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MAHE Scholar and Achiever	High merit in an eligible PG course	INR 75,000 over the course
Interest subsidy	Education loan with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 40,000 estimate
Alumni child scholarship	Child of a registered MAHE alumnus	INR 35,000 over the course
Konkani speaking scholarship	Konkani speaking student with documents	INR 75,000 over the course

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. QS placed MAHE in the 851 to 900 world group for 2026. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#3
QS World University Rankings	2026	851 to 900 group
NAAC	2026	A++

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Course Structure

Year 1 covers probability, epidemiology, biostatistics, regression, clinical trials, disease modelling, R and Python. Year 2 adds digital health, machine learning and the project or internship. You should be ready for maths and coding from the first month.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Probability, epidemiology, biostatistics, regression and clinical trials
Year 2	Disease modelling, R, Python, digital health, machine learning and project work

MAHE M.Sc Epidemiology Hostel and Campus

The Health Sciences PG hostel cost used here is INR 1.97 Lakhs a year for a double AC room with mess advance. Rooms are chosen through the hostel portal after admission. Manipal gives a health-sciences campus with hospitals, labs and libraries.

Item	Detail
PG room	Double attached bath AC option used for this estimate
Annual cost	INR 1.97 Lakhs with mess advance
Allotment	Online hostel portal after admission
Campus	Manipal health-sciences campus, hospitals and libraries

Should you pick M.Sc Epidemiology at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a university town for two years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Interview route list can still get in.

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

Your family can pay only per year: 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 closing 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 double or single rooms and single rooms cost more.

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

You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the MAHE choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Interview route and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

M.Sc Epidemiology Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A MAHE merit score. score (your main score) decides the Interview route seats.

General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

M.Sc Epidemiology Admission Process▾

Write MAHE merit: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

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

Fill choices: List this college and course 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 Epidemiology 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

Application opens, last date to apply

Expected in the early-year window. Apply before the last date shown on MAHE.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Entrance test or interview

MAHE may use a test, an interview or qualifying marks for this course.

Tentative

May 2027

Merit list and score

Expected after the selection step.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling and seat allotment

Expected after the merit list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

Pay by the date in the admission offer, or the seat can move to the wait list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original degree papers, marks cards and identity proof.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week of the public health PG session.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Withdrawal window without reporting

Use the MAHE withdrawal portal before the listed date if you leave.

Source: MAHE dates to remember. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Epidemiology 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 1.25 Lakhs a year

INR 2.50 Lakhs

Other fee

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 and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.97 Lakhs a year

INR 3.94 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.74 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7.68 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 6,306

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

107%

average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 12,949

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

52%

average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 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 route. The score ranges are planning ranges for this course.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Epidemiology Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Epidemiology vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

TISS MumbaiSRMISTAmity NoidaJSS AHERSri Ramachandra

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal

Compared with

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Mumbai

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

Amity University

Noida

Compared with

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

Mysuru

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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Chennai

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3.74 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 2.54 Lakhs less

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 1.74 Lakhs less

INR 3 Lakhs

INR 74,000 less

INR 2.60 Lakhs

INR 1.14 Lakhs less

INR 2.80 Lakhs

INR 94,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 4 LPA

entry-level roles

INR 6 LPA

INR 2 LPA more

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 3.8 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA more

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

70%

placement support

85%

15 points higher

75%

5 points higher

70%

Same placement

72%

2 points higher

68%

2 points lower

Closing rankmerit list, General

600

planning score

300

300 places tougher

700

100 places easier

900

300 places easier

750

150 places easier

850

250 places easier

Seatscourse intake

MAHE merit

10 more

Same seats

10 more

5 fewer

Same seats

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

107%

on INR 4 LPA

500%

393 points higher

225%

118 points higher

127%

20 points higher

162%

55 points higher

129%

22 points higher

In short

TISS costs much less and pays more, but its merit list is tougher. If you clear both, take TISS; if only MAHE clears, take MAHE and use the project term well.

In short

SRMIST costs less and has an easier merit score, but MAHE has the stronger university rank. If you need the easier entry, keep SRMIST below MAHE.

In short

Amity costs less but pays a little less in this table. If MAHE gives you the seat and you want a health-sciences campus, keep MAHE first.

In short

JSS AHER costs less and pays a little more, while MAHE has more seats. If you want Manipal's public health school, MAHE is still the clearer fit.

In short

Sri Ramachandra costs less, but the pay number is lower here. If MAHE clears your score, take it for data-heavy epidemiology and project work.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Epidemiology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Epidemiology at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want health data, public health research or disease modelling. The fee without hostel is INR 3.74 Lakhs and the entry-level pay used here is INR 4 LPA, so the fee can come back in about the first working year. If you need hostel, check the higher total before you take a loan.

Should I take this course if my score is near the cutoff?▾

Take it only if you are in the middle or green range in the checker. The General planning score is 600 and the safer score is higher. If you sit near the lower end, apply early, keep your interview papers ready and ask MAHE about the wait list.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You can aim for public health analyst, research assistant, health data analyst or epidemiology project roles. The page uses INR 4 LPA as entry-level pay and 70% placement support. Build your R, Python and statistics work during the project term, because employers will ask for proof of work.

Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾

Pick it if you like maths, public health and coding together. The course covers probability, biostatistics, regression, disease modelling, R and Python. It suits students who want data-heavy epidemiology more than only field visits. If you dislike statistics, this course will feel hard from the first term.

Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾

Skip it if you want a quick clinical job or a course with a large campus placement table. MAHE gives a health-sciences campus and project work, but the best roles need statistics and coding. If you want hospital management or social work instead, compare those MAHE courses before you pay.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, it is a strong fit for higher studies. The course has epidemiology, clinical trials, disease modelling and a project or internship term. These are useful for PhD applications in public health or health data science. Keep one faculty project from year 1, because a future guide will ask what you worked on.

Is Digital Epidemiology better than MPH for me?▾

Choose Digital Epidemiology if you want data, modelling and coding. Choose MPH if you want broader public health work, policy and field roles. MAHE lists both at PSPH, so compare the curriculum first. If R, Python and statistics excite you, this course fits better.

Will the Manipal location help me?▾

Yes, if you use the health-sciences campus. PSPH sits inside MAHE with hospitals, libraries and research groups nearby. That helps for projects and public health exposure. The city is quieter than a metro, so do not choose it only for city internships.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The fee block uses two yearly payments for the full 2-year cost. The first payment is due when MAHE offers the seat, and the next payment comes for the second year. If you need smaller parts, ask the admissions office in writing before you accept the seat.

What is the full cost with hostel?▾

The full fee without hostel is INR 3.74 Lakhs. With the Health Sciences PG hostel and mess estimate, it becomes INR 7.68 Lakhs for two years. The hostel line uses the double attached bath AC option from MAHE hostel details, so a different room can change the total.

Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾

Yes, but confirm the scheme before you count the money. The calculator uses MAHE Scholar and Achiever, interest subsidy, alumni child and Konkani speaking scholarship lines. The biggest waiver used here is INR 75,000. Keep income, alumni or community documents ready before MAHE asks for the form.

Do I get a refund if I leave after admission?▾

It depends on the date and whether you reported to campus. MAHE refund rules use the orientation or class-start date as the main line. Before you pay, read the refund rule and the withdrawal date in the admission dates block. Keep every payment receipt until the refund is closed.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 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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