20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Forensic Science programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.27 Lakhs.
MAHE teaches a two-year, full-time M.Sc Forensic Science at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal. The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology teaches it over four semesters. The class is small, with 10 seats a year. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stood #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.02 Lakhs, paid in two yearly parts. With the lowest hostel room and mess, it is INR 7.44 Lakhs. There is no entrance exam, so MAHE ranks students on degree marks and a personal interview. MAHE publishes no pay figure for this course. Across all its two-year master's courses, the median pay for the 2024-25 batch was INR 12.73 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.44 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 5.02 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.74 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in two yearly parts, one at admission and one before year 2. MAHE fixes the fee every year in its fee list. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. You pay for the hostel and mess only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.74 Lakhs | INR 1.87 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other university fees | INR 1.28 Lakhs | INR 64,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room | INR 1.18 Lakhs | INR 59,000 a year, lowest double room |
| Mess | INR 1.24 Lakhs | INR 62,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5.02 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.44 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch started classes on 18 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates, and the last date to apply is expected in May 2027. You apply online, and MAHE then calls shortlisted students for the interview. Watch the MAHE admissions page for the 2027 notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application, last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Shortlist for the interview | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Personal interview | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Provisional admission offer | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a pass in a B.Sc with a biology subject, or a BAMS, BHMS, BPT or BPharm degree. No minimum percentage is set, but you need 70%% in your degree for a MAHE scholarship. There is no entrance exam. If your B.Sc has no biology subject, you cannot apply.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Sc with at least one biological sciences subject |
| Other degrees | BAMS, BHMS, BPT or BPharm |
| Minimum marks | A pass, no percentage set |
| Entrance exam | None |
| Marks for a MAHE scholarship | 70% in your degree |
You apply online, and MAHE calls shortlisted students for a personal interview (PI). If you get an offer, you pay the first year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit. MAHE makes the merit list from your degree marks and the PI. If you do not finish the admission steps on time, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu before the last date |
| 2. Upload documents | Upload your degree mark sheets for the eligibility check |
| 3. Personal interview | Attend the PI if you are shortlisted |
| 4. Merit list and offer | Accept the provisional admission offer |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the first year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit, then report |
MAHE publishes no cutoff for this course, and all 10 seats go by a merit list. The list ranks students on degree marks and the interview. So your degree marks matter most. Apply early and keep every mark sheet ready.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam | None |
| Published cutoff | Not published |
| Merit list based on | Degree marks and personal interview |
| Seats a year | 10 |
MAHE publishes no placement figure for this course. Across all its two-year master's courses, the 2024-25 median pay was INR 12.73 LPA, with 1,345 students placed. Technical and management courses lead that figure, so do not read it as forensic pay. Graduates of this course work in forensic labs, the CBI, the Intelligence Bureau, police departments, hospitals, law firms and banks.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement figures for this course | Not published |
| MAHE two-year master's median pay | INR 12.73 LPA, 2024-25 batch |
| Two-year master's students placed at MAHE | 1,345, 2024-25 batch |
| Where graduates work | Forensic labs, CBI, Intelligence Bureau, police, hospitals, law firms, banks |
MAHE's own schemes cut the fee by INR 50,200 to INR 3.77 Lakhs over the course. The SAGES scholarship gives the most, a 75% waiver for students from an Academy of General Education college. Most schemes need 70% in your degree and General category admission. You pay the full first year fee first, and MAHE returns the extra later.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SAGES Scholarship | Degree from an AGE college, 70% in your degree | INR 3.77 Lakhs, 75% of the program fee |
| Scholar Scholarship | Top merit rank in General category, 70% in your degree, one seat | INR 1 Lakh, 20% of the program fee |
| Achiever Scholarship | 8 CGPA in year 1 with no backlog, one seat | INR 50,200, 20% of the year 2 fee |
| MAHE Alumni Children Scholarship | A parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degree | INR 50,200, 10% of the program fee |
| Konkani Speaking Students Scholarship | Mother tongue Konkani, General category | INR 50,200, 10% of the program fee |
MAHE stood #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and KMC Manipal was #10 in NIRF Medical 2025. NAAC gave MAHE its A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, reach and perception. NAAC grades on a campus visit and the data the university files.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Medical, KMC Manipal | 2025 | #10 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
The course covers forensic medicine, analytical toxicology, DNA methods, cyber forensics and forensic psychology over four semesters. You learn in a department that does about 350 post-mortems a year. Its toxicology lab is open round the clock with the biochemistry department. It also gives expert opinions to the police.
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Forensic medicine | Injuries, post-mortem work and police cases |
| Analytical toxicology | Tests for poisons and drugs of abuse |
| DNA methods | DNA tests used in crime cases |
| Cyber forensics | Finding evidence on computers and phones |
| Forensic psychology | The mind and behaviour in crime cases |
The lowest double room for health sciences master's students costs INR 59,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. You book the room online on the MAHE hostel portal after admission. The room deposit of INR 7,500 comes back when you leave. Manipal is a small university town in Udupi district.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lowest double room | INR 59,000 a year, common bath, non-AC |
| Double room, attached bath | INR 79,000 a year, non-AC |
| Mess advance | INR 62,000 a year |
| Room deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| Booking | Online on the hostel portal after admission |
This course suits science graduates who want lab and police case work and can study in a small town.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admission dates 2026 and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 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 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree to see if you can apply. MAHE ranks eligible students on degree marks and a personal interview.
There is no entrance exam and no published cutoff. With 10 seats a year, your degree marks carry the most weight, so send the form early with every mark sheet.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
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Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, a better rank.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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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. |
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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.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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Placements
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Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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