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 Master of Science [M.Sc] (Reproductive Genetics) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Genetics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.47 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 1.98 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6 LPA

recent MSLS student report

Cutoff

12,400

MET merit rank, last listed close

Placement rate

25%

5 of 20 placed

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 rank get you in?Closing ranks 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 Genetics

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Genetics with 20 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with genetics labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #3 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.98 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.18 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General General list seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 25% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Fees

The full course costs INR 1.98 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.18 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The other fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 4.20 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.50 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a year, 4 semesters
Other fee	INR 48,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 5,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 4.20 Lakhs	INR 2.10 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.98 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.18 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected in Mar 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
MET registration, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
MET or Department Test exam	May 2027	Tentative
MET result and rank	Jun 2027	Tentative
Online counselling choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
Seat acceptance fee	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks	75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	MET rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Admission Process

MAHE allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write MET	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE round 6 closing ranks for General list seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, General list	Round and year
General	12,400	Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL	4,300	Round 6, 2025
SC	2,100	Round 6, 2025
ST	1,000	Round 6, 2025
EWS	1,900	Round 6, 2025

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 25% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 2.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 11.75 LPA. Diagnostic labs and research teams hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 2.5 LPA
Highest offer	INR 11.75 LPA
Batch placed	25%
Recruiters	Diagnostic labs and research teams, on campus

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The merit list post-matric scholarship gives the most. The merit list and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Merit post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Ranking

The college stands #3 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #3 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking	2026	#3
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A++

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Course Structure

Semester 1 covers human genetics, counselling basics and lab methods; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with genetics labs from the first semester. Project work comes after core genetics and counselling papers.

Year	What you study
Semester 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Semester 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Semester 3	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Semester 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE M.Sc Genetics Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Shared room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From semester 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a health sciences campus

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

This course suits students who want genetics, counselling skills and hospital-linked lab work.

Pick it if:

You want clinical genetics work: KMC links the course to its Department of Medical Genetics and hospital cases.

You want a small health sciences setting: the program sits inside KMC, so labs and clinics stay close.

You can finish the test and interview: MAHE uses DT or MET with PI before the offer letter.

You want lower fees than many private science PGs: the tuition and other fee stay under INR 2 Lakhs without hostel.

Skip it if:

You want only company placements: genetics graduates often move to labs, projects and higher study, not one campus job path.

You need hostel cost certainty: room choice changes the hostel and mess amount, so check the fee notice first.

You are counting on a high package: the average pay printed here is a student report, not an official course report.

You will miss the fee date: MAHE cancels the allotted seat if the first part is not paid on time.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if you want genetics counselling or lab work and can pay the first fee on time. If you only want a corporate job, keep a wider life science option above it.

M.Sc Genetics Eligibility▾

Degree needed: MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, Allied Health Sciences or BSc with human genetics, human biology, medical biotechnology or molecular biology.

Marks needed: 50% aggregate or an equivalent grade in the qualifying degree.

Test route: MAHE uses Department Test or MET, followed by a personal interview.

Final papers: Bring degree marks, internship papers if asked, identity proof and category papers if you claim a scheme.

M.Sc Genetics Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and upload eligibility papers before the last date.

Write DT or MET: The test score decides who moves to the interview step.

Attend PI: The personal interview checks your fit for genetics counselling and lab work.

Accept offer: Pay the first fee part on the portal or you lose the seat.

Report to KMC: Bring originals for document check before classes start.

M.Sc Genetics 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

Mar 2027

MET registration, last date to apply

Expected before the department test window, based on the 2026 cycle.

Tentative

May 2027

MET or Department Test exam

Expected before counselling starts for the intake.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MET result and rank

Expected before online counselling registration.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Online counselling choice filling

Expected on the MAHE applicant portal after the rank list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Three online rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First installment fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the portal date.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected before orientation at KMC Manipal.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the week after orientation.

Source: MAHE dates page and fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Genetics 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 75,000 a year

INR 1.50 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 24,000 a year

INR 48,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 5,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 2.10 Lakhs a year

INR 4.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.98 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.18 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 3,338

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

303%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,420

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

97%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Sc Genetics at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE closing ranks.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Genetics 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 Genetics 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.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.98 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 3.40 Lakhs

INR 1.42 Lakhs more

INR 2.36 Lakhs

INR 38,000 more

INR 2.80 Lakhs

INR 82,000 more

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 2,000 more

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 42,000 more

Average payINR LPA

INR 6 LPA

recent MSLS student report

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 2.2 LPA more

INR 4 LPA

INR 2 LPA less

INR 4.5 LPA

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Placement ratelatest batch

25%

5 of 20 placed

75%

50 points higher

70%

45 points higher

65%

40 points higher

60%

35 points higher

70%

45 points higher

Closing rankMET merit rank, General

12,400

last listed close

9,400

3,000 places tougher

15,800

3,400 places easier

18,900

6,500 places easier

13,900

1,500 places easier

16,600

4,200 places easier

Seatsthis course

MET

40 more

20 more

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10 more

60 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

303%

on INR 6 LPA

242%

61 points lower

170%

133 points lower

161%

142 points lower

250%

53 points lower

229%

74 points lower

In short

If you want MAHE and clear its rank, take this seat before Jain University. If your rank misses MAHE, use Jain University as the backup option.

In short

If you want MAHE and clear its rank, take this seat before Parul University. If your rank misses MAHE, use Parul University as the backup option.

In short

If you want MAHE and clear its rank, take this seat before Amity University Noida. If your rank misses MAHE, use Amity University Noida as the backup option.

In short

If you want MAHE and clear its rank, take this seat before SRM Institute of Science and Technology. If your rank misses MAHE, use SRM Institute of Science and Technology as the backup option.

In short

If you want MAHE and clear its rank, take this seat before Lovely Professional University. If your rank misses MAHE, use Lovely Professional University as the backup option.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Genetics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

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

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.98 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General list seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 2.5 LPA and 25% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms depend on hostel availability. The campus is in a health sciences campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before semester 3, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 25% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in semester 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick M.Sc Genetics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. M.Sc Genetics places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want M.Sc Genetics, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Apply online, write DT or MET, and attend the personal interview. The offer comes after your test score, interview and eligibility papers are checked. Pay the first fee part on the portal and report with originals on the date in the admission dates block.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 1.98 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.18 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the MAHE M.Sc Genetics fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee year by year, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the ask the fee office before the due date.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the MAHE withdrawal date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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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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