MAHE Manipal M.Sc Forensic 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 Forensic Science programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.27 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 5.02 Lakhs
full course, no hostel
Seats
10
a year, at KMC Manipal
Hostel + mess
INR 2.42 Lakhs
full course, lowest double room
Selection
Marks + PI
no entrance exam

About MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science

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.

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.74 LakhsINR 1.87 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other university feesINR 1.28 LakhsINR 64,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel roomINR 1.18 LakhsINR 59,000 a year, lowest double room
MessINR 1.24 LakhsINR 62,000 a year
Total, no hostelINR 5.02 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.44 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Online application, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
Shortlist for the interviewJun 2027Tentative
Personal interviewJun 2027Tentative
Merit listJul 2027Tentative
Provisional admission offerJul 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc with at least one biological sciences subject
Other degreesBAMS, BHMS, BPT or BPharm
Minimum marksA pass, no percentage set
Entrance examNone
Marks for a MAHE scholarship70% in your degree

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on apply.manipal.edu before the last date
2. Upload documentsUpload your degree mark sheets for the eligibility check
3. Personal interviewAttend the PI if you are shortlisted
4. Merit list and offerAccept the provisional admission offer
5. Pay and reportPay the first year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit, then report

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Cutoff

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.

ItemDetail
Entrance examNone
Published cutoffNot published
Merit list based onDegree marks and personal interview
Seats a year10

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Placements

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.

MetricValue
Placement figures for this courseNot published
MAHE two-year master's median payINR 12.73 LPA, 2024-25 batch
Two-year master's students placed at MAHE1,345, 2024-25 batch
Where graduates workForensic labs, CBI, Intelligence Bureau, police, hospitals, law firms, banks

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SAGES ScholarshipDegree from an AGE college, 70% in your degreeINR 3.77 Lakhs, 75% of the program fee
Scholar ScholarshipTop merit rank in General category, 70% in your degree, one seatINR 1 Lakh, 20% of the program fee
Achiever Scholarship8 CGPA in year 1 with no backlog, one seatINR 50,200, 20% of the year 2 fee
MAHE Alumni Children ScholarshipA parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeINR 50,200, 10% of the program fee
Konkani Speaking Students ScholarshipMother tongue Konkani, General categoryINR 50,200, 10% of the program fee

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Medical, KMC Manipal2025#10
NAACLatest cycleA++

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Course Structure

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.

AreaWhat it covers
Forensic medicineInjuries, post-mortem work and police cases
Analytical toxicologyTests for poisons and drugs of abuse
DNA methodsDNA tests used in crime cases
Cyber forensicsFinding evidence on computers and phones
Forensic psychologyThe mind and behaviour in crime cases

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Lowest double roomINR 59,000 a year, common bath, non-AC
Double room, attached bathINR 79,000 a year, non-AC
Mess advanceINR 62,000 a year
Room depositINR 7,500, refundable
BookingOnline on the hostel portal after admission

Should you pick M.Sc Forensic Science at MAHE?

This course suits science graduates who want lab and police case work and can study in a small town.

Pick it if:
You want a police or forensic lab job: the department handles Karnataka State Police cases, so you learn on real police work.
You want to see real post-mortems: the department does about 350 post-mortems a year in its own mortuary block.
You want a small class: only 10 students join each year, so each of you gets more time with the teachers.
You have a biology degree but no entrance score: there is no entrance exam, and the merit list uses your degree marks and the interview.
Skip it if:
You want campus placements: MAHE publishes no placement figures for this course, so you apply to forensic labs and agencies on your own.
You want to check the fee against pay first: the fee is INR 5.02 Lakhs, and no pay figure for this course is published.
Your B.Sc has no biology subject: the 2026 rules do not accept it, so check your subjects before you apply.
You want to study in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, and most police cases here come from nearby districts like Udupi.
Counsellor's advice
If your degree has a biology subject, apply before the last date in May. If you have 70% marks, ask about MAHE scholarships when you get the offer.
M.Sc Forensic Science Eligibility▾
Degree: A pass in B.Sc with at least one biological sciences subject.
Other degrees: BAMS, BHMS, BPT or BPharm from a recognised university also count.
Marks: The 2026 rules set no minimum percentage. You need a pass.
Entrance exam: None. MET (Manipal Entrance Test) is not used for this course.
Scholarship marks: You need 70% in your degree for a MAHE scholarship.
M.Sc Forensic Science Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu. The last date in 2026 was 31 May.
Upload documents: Upload your degree mark sheets. MAHE checks them before the shortlist.
Interview: Shortlisted students attend a PI (personal interview).
Merit list: MAHE ranks you on degree marks and the PI, then sends a provisional offer.
Pay and report: Pay the first year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit, then report on campus.

M.Sc Forensic 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
May 2027
Online application, last date to apply
In 2026 the last date to apply was 31 May. Apply early.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Shortlist for the interview
MAHE checks your documents and degree marks first.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Personal interview (PI)
Only shortlisted students are called.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list
Ranked on degree marks and the PI.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Provisional admission offer
Accept the offer by the date in the offer letter.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First year fee payment
Pay the first year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last date to withdraw without reporting
In 2026 this was 2 Aug. Read the refund rules before this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets for the admission steps.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation
In 2026 orientation was on 17 Aug.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 18 Aug.

Source: MAHE admission dates 2026 and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Fees 2027

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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.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.87 Lakhs a year
INR 3.74 Lakhs
Other university fees
Per year × 2, INR 64,000 a year
INR 1.28 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room
Per year × 2, INR 59,000 a year, lowest double room
INR 1.18 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year, mess advance
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 5.02 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.44 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 8,464
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 20,917
the full fee spread over 24 months
Education loan EMI
INR 12,544
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 31,000
the full fee spread over 24 months

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

Will your degree get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your degree to see if you can apply. MAHE ranks eligible students on degree marks and a personal interview.

Your degree
Yes, you can apply
A B.Sc with at least one biological sciences subject is accepted. Your degree marks and the interview decide your place on the merit list.
Yes, you can apply
BAMS and BHMS degrees are accepted. Your degree marks and the interview decide your place on the merit list.
Yes, you can apply
BPT and BPharm degrees are accepted. Your degree marks and the interview decide your place on the merit list.
Not yet
The 2026 rules accept only a B.Sc with a biology subject, BAMS, BHMS, BPT or BPharm. Ask the MAHE admissions office before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science Scholarship Calculator

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

Your degree marks
Your background
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. Only one of these schemes fits one student.

SAGES Scholarship
INR 3.77 Lakhs
MAHE, for Academy of General Education students
75% off the program fee for the full course, if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: degree from an AGE college, 70% in your degreeApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Alumni Children Scholarship
INR 50,200
MAHE Admissions Office
10% off the program fee each year, if you clear every subject.
Who qualifies: a parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani Speaking Students Scholarship
INR 50,200
MAHE Admissions Office
10% off the program fee each year, if you clear every subject.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, General categoryApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.77 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.25 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,200
Your net course fee: INR 4.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 5.02 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science vs similar colleges

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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In short
KMC Mangalore is also a MAHE college, with the same fee and rank but a dearer hostel. If you want the lower living cost, list Manipal first; if you prefer a city campus, apply to KMC Mangalore too.
In short
Chandigarh University ranks 16 places lower in the NIRF University list, and its fee for this course is not in a list you can check. If you want police case work and a higher rank, keep MAHE first and confirm Chandigarh University's fee on its site.
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LPU ranks 28 places lower in the NIRF University list. If you need a seat without an interview round, check LPU's own rules and fee; if you clear the MAHE interview, take the MAHE seat.
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Amity Noida ranks 29 places lower in the NIRF University list and sits near Delhi. If you want a big city near central agencies, compare Amity Noida's fee first; if rank and real post-mortem work matter more, pick MAHE.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Forensic Science

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Forensic Science at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want lab and police case work more than a quick campus job. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.02 Lakhs, and MAHE publishes no pay figure for this course. Talk to a forensic lab or a past student about starting pay before you pay the first year fee.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most graduates look for work in forensic labs, police departments, the CBI, the Intelligence Bureau, hospitals, law firms and banks. These are the areas MAHE lists for this course. Many government lab jobs need a separate recruitment exam, so start preparing for those exams in year 2.
Will I get campus placement after this course?▾
Do not count on it. MAHE publishes no placement figures for this course, and the INR 12.73 LPA median covers all its two-year master's courses, not this one. Plan to apply to forensic labs and agencies on your own, and ask the department about internships in year 2.
Who should not take this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if your B.Sc has no biology subject, because the 2026 rules do not accept it. Skip it also if you need a campus job to repay a loan fast, since no pay figure is published. If you want a big city, note that Manipal is a small university town.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, it can be. The department does about 350 post-mortems a year and keeps its toxicology lab open round the clock, so you see real case work. PhD scholars also work in the department. If you plan a PhD, ask for a project with a faculty member in year 2.
Should I take this seat if I also have an offer from a college in a bigger city?▾
It depends on what you want from the two years. MAHE stood #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and has only 10 seats, so you get close teaching and real police case work. If city internships matter more to you, compare the other college's fee and lab work before you pay.
Should I wait a year if I miss the 2027 seat?▾
Only if you have a strong reason to prefer MAHE. The merit list uses degree marks and the interview, and there are only 10 seats. Apply to two or three other forensic courses in the same year, so that you do not lose a year.
Is the small batch of 10 good or bad for me?▾
It is good for learning and neutral for jobs. With 10 students, you get more time in the lab and with teachers. But a small batch also means fewer seniors in jobs to guide you, so build your own contacts with forensic labs during the course.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE admissions portal before the last date, which was 31 May in 2026. MAHE checks your degree documents and calls shortlisted students for a personal interview. The merit list uses your marks and the interview, and you then pay the first year fee to take the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 5.02 Lakhs without hostel. With the lowest double room and mess, the total comes to INR 7.44 Lakhs. The fee block above shows both totals, and its toggle adds the hostel cost.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you meet a MAHE scheme's rules. The SAGES scholarship cuts INR 3.77 Lakhs for students from an AGE college, and the alumni and Konkani schemes cut INR 50,200 each. Most need 70% in your degree, so check the calculator above before you apply.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two yearly parts. You pay the first year fee at admission and the second year fee before year 2 starts. If you need an education loan, the EMI tile in the fee block shows the monthly cost over seven years.

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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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Placements

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  • VIT Vellore:

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    • Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.

Campus

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