MAHE Manipal M.Sc Financial Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Financial Economics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.64 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 5.60 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA
All MAHE PG courses, NIRF data
Minimum marks
50%
Bachelor's aggregate, no entrance exam
Placement rate
60%
All MAHE PG graduates placed

About MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Financial Economics at its Manipal School of Commerce and Economics. The course has four semesters on the Manipal campus in Karnataka. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.60 Lakhs, and INR 8.06 Lakhs with hostel and mess. There is no entrance exam: MAHE picks students on their Statement of Purpose (SOP) and a personal interview. MAHE does not publish the seat count or pay for this course alone. Across all its PG courses, the median pay was INR 12.73 LPA and 60% of graduates were placed.

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 8.06 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 5.60 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.46 Lakhs for the course. You pay the fee once a year, in two yearly parts. MAHE also takes a caution deposit of INR 10,000, which you get back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.46 LakhsINR 1.73 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 2.14 LakhsINR 1.07 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.46 LakhsINR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 5.60 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.06 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Admission Dates

Forms for the 2026 batch closed on 25 Aug 2026. The 2027 form is expected to open in Oct 2026, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. The dates below are estimates based on 2026. You apply online, then MAHE calls you for the SOP review and interview.

EventDateStatus
Online application opensOct 2026Tentative
SOP review and personal interviewFeb 2027Tentative
Merit listMar 2027Tentative
Provisional admission offerMar 2027Tentative
First-year fee and caution deposit paymentApr 2027Tentative
Last date to applyAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in aggregate. The degree can be in Management, Commerce, Economics, Maths, Social Science, or Science with Statistics. MAHE has not published a lower mark for any category. If your marks are below 50%, you cannot apply.

RequirementWhat you need
Degree subjectManagement, Commerce, Economics, Maths, Social Science, or Science with Statistics
Degree marks50% in aggregate
Entrance examNone, you go through an SOP review and interview
Category relaxationNot published

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Admission Process

You apply online, send your SOP and sit a personal interview. If you make the merit list, you pay the first-year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit to keep the seat. The Provisional Admission Notice MAHE sends tells you the fee date. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the MAHE admission portal
2. Send your SOPWrite why you want this course
3. Personal interviewMAHE talks to you about your SOP and your subject
4. Merit listMAHE ranks students on the SOP and interview
5. Pay the feePay the first-year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit
6. ReportBring original mark sheets for the document check

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Cutoff

There is no entrance exam cutoff for this course. The only fixed mark is 50% in your degree. Above that, the merit list decides, and it is made from your SOP and interview. So a strong SOP matters as much as your marks.

CategoryMinimum marksBasis
General50% in the degreeSOP and interview merit list
Other categoriesNo relaxation publishedSOP and interview merit list

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Placements

Across all MAHE two-year PG courses, the median pay was INR 12.73 LPA in 2024-25 and 1,345 of 2,240 graduates were placed. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone. The school's placement report lists business analyst, tax consultant and assurance roles.

MetricValue
Median pay, all MAHE PG, 2024-25INR 12.73 LPA
Median pay, all MAHE PG, 2023-24INR 11.80 LPA
Graduates placed, 2024-251,345 of 2,240 (60%)
Roles in the school reportBusiness analyst, tax consultant, junior associate in assurance
Recruiters named for this courseInfosys, TCS, Visskan Aviation

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Scholarships

Four MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 56,000 to INR 1.12 Lakhs over the course. The Scholar seat gives the most: 20% off the full fee for students with 70% in their degree. Konkani students and children of MAHE alumni can get 10% off. You keep the Scholar seat only if your CGPA stays at 8 or above.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar seat70% in the degree, top merit rank, one seat for this course20% off, INR 1.12 Lakhs
Achiever awardCGPA of 8 or more in year 1, no backlog20% off year 2, INR 56,000
Konkani mother tongue waiverKonkani mother tongue, General category10% off, INR 56,000
MAHE alumni child waiverParent studied at MAHE, 70% in the degree10% off, INR 56,000

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Ranking

MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking 2025. It also holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes and data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NIRF Research2025#19
NAACLatest cycleA++

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Course Structure

The course has four semesters with Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance and Financial Econometrics as core subjects. You also learn SPSS and R, the software used for data work. Open electives let you add a subject from outside the course.

AreaWhat you study
FinanceAsset Pricing, Corporate Finance
EconomicsEconomics, Financial Econometrics
ResearchResearch Methods in Financial Economics, a project
ValuesEthics and Finance
SoftwareSPSS and R
ElectivesOpen electives

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Hostel and Campus

A double room with a common bath costs INR 61,000 a year, and the mess costs INR 62,000 a year. The hostel deposit of INR 7,500 comes back when you leave. If you leave the hostel after classes begin, MAHE keeps INR 20,000.

ItemDetail
Double room, common bath, non-ACINR 61,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
Double room with AC, all chargesINR 1.92 Lakhs in year 1
Leaving after classes beginINR 20,000 is kept

Should you pick M.Sc Financial Economics at MAHE?

This course suits students who like numbers and want a finance or analyst job, and who can live in a small university town.

Pick it if:
You want an analyst or tax job in finance: the school's report lists analyst, tax and audit roles, and Infosys and TCS hire here.
You want to learn the software analysts use: the course teaches SPSS and R, with Financial Econometrics and Asset Pricing as core subjects.
You want a highly ranked university on your degree: MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF, and students come to Manipal from every state.
You have 70% or more in your degree: you can try for the one Scholar seat, which takes 20% off the full course fee.
Skip it if:
You want to know the pay for this course alone: MAHE does not publish it, and the 60% placement rate covers all its PG courses together.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so most firms reach students through the placement cell, not on their own.
You need the total cost to stay low: the fee is INR 5.60 Lakhs without hostel, and hostel and mess add INR 2.46 Lakhs more.
You want an exam score to decide your seat: there is no exam, so a weak SOP or interview can cost you the seat.
Counsellor's advice
Apply early if your degree marks are 70% or more, because you can then try for the Scholar seat. If your marks are near 50%, prepare your SOP and interview well, since they decide the merit list.
M.Sc Financial Economics Eligibility▾
Degree subject: A bachelor's or master's degree in Management, Commerce, Economics, Maths, Social Science, or Science with Statistics.
Degree marks: At least 50% in aggregate, from a recognised university.
Entrance exam: None. MAHE does not ask for MET (its own entrance test) for this course.
Category relaxation: MAHE has not published a lower mark for any category.
M.Sc Financial Economics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE admission portal.
SOP and interview: Send your SOP (Statement of Purpose) and sit a personal interview.
Merit list: MAHE ranks you on the SOP and interview, then sends a Provisional Admission Notice.
Pay the fee: Pay the first-year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your original mark sheets for the document check.

M.Sc Financial Economics 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
Oct 2026
Online application opens
Expected to open in Oct 2026, as it did for 2026. The last date to apply is expected in Aug 2027.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SOP review and personal interview
Expected in rounds after you apply. The interview is held online or on campus.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Merit list
Expected after each interview round. It uses your SOP and interview.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Provisional admission offer
Expected soon after the merit list. It names the date your fee is due.
Tentative
Apr 2027
First-year fee and caution deposit payment
Expected by the date on your offer. You lose the seat if you do not pay.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last date to apply
Expected in Aug 2027. The 2026 forms closed on 25 Aug 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes. Bring your original degree mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in late Aug 2027, as in 2026.

Source: MAHE Dates to Remember page and the 2026 admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2026-27 batch fee list. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.73 Lakhs a year
INR 3.46 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.07 Lakhs a year
INR 2.14 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.23 Lakhs a year (double room, common bath)
INR 2.46 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 5.60 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.06 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 9,442
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee each year
INR 2.80 Lakhs
tuition + other fee, paid once a year
Education loan EMI
INR 13,590
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost each year
INR 4.03 Lakhs
fee + hostel and mess

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

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your degree marks and subject. There is no entrance exam, so these two decide if you can apply.

Degree marks
Degree subject
70% or more · Commerce, Economics or Management
Yes, you can apply. Your SOP and interview decide the seat, and with 70% you can also try for the Scholar seat.
70% or more · Maths, Social Science or Statistics
Yes, you can apply. Your SOP and interview decide the seat, and with 70% you can also try for the Scholar seat.
70% or more · Other subject
Not yet: your degree subject is not on the list. Science counts only if Statistics was one of your subjects.
60% to 69% · Commerce, Economics or Management
Yes, you can apply. You clear the 50% rule, so your SOP and interview decide the seat.
60% to 69% · Maths, Social Science or Statistics
Yes, you can apply. You clear the 50% rule, so your SOP and interview decide the seat.
60% to 69% · Other subject
Not yet: your degree subject is not on the list. Science counts only if Statistics was one of your subjects.
50% to 59% · Commerce, Economics or Management
Almost there: you clear the 50% rule, but your SOP and interview must be strong to make the merit list.
50% to 59% · Maths, Social Science or Statistics
Almost there: you clear the 50% rule, but your SOP and interview must be strong to make the merit list.
50% to 59% · Other subject
Not yet: your degree subject is not on the list. Science counts only if Statistics was one of your subjects.
Below 50% · Commerce, Economics or Management
Not yet: you need 50% in aggregate in your degree to apply.
Below 50% · Maths, Social Science or Statistics
Not yet: you need 50% in aggregate in your degree to apply.
Below 50% · Other subject
Not yet: your degree subject is not on the list. Science counts only if Statistics was one of your subjects.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The 50% rule only lets you apply. It does not give you a seat. The merit list comes from your SOP and interview, so spend your time on both.

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount and which awards can be held together with MAHE.

Degree marks
Family link
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.

Scholar seat
INR 1.12 Lakhs
MAHE, one seat for this course
20% off the full fee. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8 or more and no fail.
Who qualifies: 70% in the degree, top merit rankApply by: with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever award
INR 56,000
MAHE, one award for this course
20% off the year 2 fee, given on your year 1 result.
Who qualifies: CGPA of 8 or more in year 1, no backlogApply by: end of year 1
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani mother tongue waiver
INR 56,000
MAHE
10% off the full fee.
Who qualifies: Konkani mother tongue, General categoryApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni child waiver
INR 56,000
MAHE
10% off the full fee, for up to two children of one parent.
Who qualifies: parent studied at MAHE, 70% in the degreeApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.68 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.92 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.24 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.36 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 56,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.48 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics 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, a better rank.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Pune
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Symbiosis School of Economics
Pune
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Christ University
Bengaluru
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Madras School of Economics
Chennai
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 5.60 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 5 Lakhs
INR 60,000 less, 2024-26 batch
INR 5.62 Lakhs
INR 2,000 more
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 2.40 Lakhs less
Not published
Refundable depositone time, at admission
INR 10,000
caution deposit
Not published
INR 20,000
INR 10,000 more
Not published
Not published
Median payall 2-year PG, NIRF data
INR 12.73 LPA
2024-25 graduates
Not published
Not published
INR 6.98 LPA
INR 5.75 LPA less
Not published
Placement rateshare of graduates placed
60%
all MAHE PG
Not published
Not published
Not published
81%
21 points higher, M.A. batch
NIRF rankUniversity ranking 2025
#3
University category
Not published
#24
21 places lower, Symbiosis International
#63
60 places lower
Not published
In short
GIPE is a specialist economics school with an M.Sc in Financial Economics and a fee INR 60,000 lower. If you want an economics-only campus in a big city, pick GIPE; if you want MAHE's ranking and scholarships, take MAHE.
In short
Symbiosis costs about the same, and its university ranks lower in NIRF. If both offer you a seat, take MAHE for the ranking; if you want to study in Pune, take Symbiosis.
In short
Christ costs INR 2.40 Lakhs less, but its PG median pay is INR 5.75 LPA lower. If the fee is your biggest worry, pick Christ; if pay matters more, take MAHE.
In short
MSE offers an M.A. in Financial Economics through its own entrance test, and reports a higher placement rate. If you can clear the MSE test, apply there too; if not, MAHE needs no exam.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Financial Economics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Financial Economics at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want an analyst or finance job and can pay the full cost. The fee is INR 5.60 Lakhs without hostel, and all MAHE PG courses had a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone, so ask the school for its last batch's offers before you pay.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most roles are in analysis, tax and audit work. The school's placement report lists business analyst, tax consultant and junior associate roles in assurance, and Infosys, TCS and Visskan Aviation are named as recruiters. If you want a research or policy job, plan for a PhD or a research post instead of campus placement.
Who should not take this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you want internships in a big city or need a low total cost. Manipal is a small university town, and the full cost with hostel and mess is INR 8.06 Lakhs. If either of these matters more to you than the NIRF ranking, look at a course in a metro city.
Should I take this course if my degree marks are just above 50%?▾
Yes, you can apply, but marks alone will not get you in. The 50% rule only lets you apply, and the merit list comes from your SOP and interview. Spend your time on a clear SOP and practise for the interview before you apply.
Is this course good for higher studies or a PhD?▾
Yes, if you use the research subjects well. The course teaches Financial Econometrics, Research Methods and the R and SPSS software, which a PhD application needs. Pick a strong project topic in the second year and ask a faculty member to guide it.
Is this course better than an MBA in Finance for me?▾
Pick this course if you like economics and data work, and an MBA if you want general management roles. This M.Sc focuses on asset pricing, econometrics and corporate finance, not on sales or people management. If you are not sure, read the subject list in the About section and check which one you would enjoy for two years.
Should I wait a year and apply next time?▾
Only if you need that year to raise your degree marks to 70% or to build a stronger profile. The 2027 form is expected to open in Oct 2026, and there is no entrance exam to prepare for. If you already meet the 50% rule, apply this cycle and prepare your SOP early.
Is the placement rate good for this course?▾
MAHE reports a 60% placement rate, but that covers all its PG courses together, not this course alone. Some students also go for higher studies, which lowers the placed share. Ask the placement office for this course's own numbers before you decide.
How do I get admission to M.Sc Financial Economics at MAHE?▾
You apply online on the MAHE admission portal and send your SOP. MAHE then calls you for a personal interview and puts you on a merit list. If you are selected, you pay the first-year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit to keep the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 5.60 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 8.06 Lakhs. You pay INR 2.80 Lakhs each year, and the INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. Check the fee block above for each part.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you meet the rules. The Scholar seat takes 20% off the full fee for a student with 70% in the degree, and the Achiever award takes 20% off year 2 for a CGPA of 8 or more. Use the scholarship calculator above to see what you can claim.
Do I get my money back if I leave?▾
You get the INR 10,000 caution deposit back when you leave. The hostel keeps INR 20,000 if you leave it after classes begin. Read the MAHE refund rules on the fee notice before you pay, because the course fee refund depends on the date you leave.

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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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