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MAHE Manipal Master of Science [M.Sc] {Research}(Life Sciences ) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Life Science programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.12 Lakhs.
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About Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Life Sciences
MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Life Sciences with 30 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.02 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 8.71 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling counselling. The General General seat closed at rank 500 in last merit list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.72 LPA and 51% of the batch was placed.
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Fees
The full course costs INR 7.02 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.71 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5.22 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.69 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 5.22 Lakhs | INR 1.31 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 1.80 Lakhs | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.69 Lakhs | INR 84,500 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 7.02 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.71 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| MET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE counselling choice entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round offers | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee part | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Campus reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Eligibility
You need Class 12 with life science or allied subjects and 75% marks; 65% for reserved categories. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | life science or allied subjects |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for reserved categories |
| Exam | MET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Admission Process
MAHE counselling offers 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 |
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| 1. Write MET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on MAHE counselling | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of offer |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 500 and the OBC seat at 300 in 2025. These are the MAHE counselling last merit list closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General | Round and year |
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| General | 500 | Last merit list, 2025 |
| OBC | 300 | Last merit list, 2025 |
| SC | 200 | Last merit list, 2025 |
| ST | 100 | Last merit list, 2025 |
| EWS | 180 | Last merit list, 2025 |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 51% of its batch at an average of INR 3.72 LPA. The median is INR 3.72 LPA and the highest offer was Not published. Bio and pharma companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.72 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.72 LPA |
| Highest offer | Not published |
| Batch placed | 51% |
| Recruiters | Bio and pharma companies, on campus |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka 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, high marks in the last qualifying exam | INR 40,000 over the course |
| MAHE alumni child scholarship | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Sc ranking and #54 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 M.Sc ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and cell biology; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, cell biology and biochemistry |
| Year 2 | molecular biology, genetics and research methods |
| Year 3 | biotechnology, genome work and lab electives |
| Year 4 | special papers and the final research project |
MAHE M.Sc Life Sciences Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are offerted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, offerted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a student town |
Should you pick M.Sc Life Sciences at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
This course suits students who want lab research and can plan for higher study or bio firms.
M.Sc Life Sciences Eligibility▾
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M.Sc Life Sciences 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.
Source: MAHE dates page and MSLS counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Life Sciences Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: MAHE 2026 fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Will your rank get you Life Sciences at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE counselling closing ranks.
The First merit list close is the safe number. The Last merit list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Life Sciences Scholarship Calculator
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Life Sciences vs similar colleges
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Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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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. |
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?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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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.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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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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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