MAHE Manipal M.Sc Medical Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Medical Biotechnology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.7 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 7.60 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
NIRF data, all 2-yr PG courses
Cutoff
50%
Bachelor's marks to apply; no MET cutoff out
Placement rate
78%
NIRF data, all 2-yr PG courses

About MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology

MAHE Manipal offers M.Sc Medical Biotechnology as a two-year, full-time course at the Manipal School of Life Sciences. The course has four semesters on the Manipal campus, with lab work in every year. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.60 Lakhs, and INR 10.02 Lakhs with the cheapest shared hostel room and mess. You get a seat through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and a merit list made on its score. MAHE does not publish a seat count or placement figures for this course alone. Across all its two-year PG courses, the median pay was INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of graduates were placed.

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 10.02 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 7.60 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 5.66 Lakhs of that, and the other fee adds INR 1.94 Lakhs. You pay the fee once a year, in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee in its yearly fee list. The hostel fee is separate, and you pay it only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 5.66 LakhsINR 2.83 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 1.94 LakhsINR 97,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel room, shared, non-ACINR 1.18 LakhsINR 59,000 a year, 2 years
Mess advanceINR 1.24 LakhsINR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 7.60 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 10.02 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Admission Dates

The 2026 batch was set to start classes on 7 Aug 2026, so its admissions are closed. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; the Phase 1 last date to apply should fall in Mar 2027. Watch the MAHE admissions site for the 2027 form.

EventDateStatus
MET Phase 1 application, last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET Phase 1 testApr 2027Tentative
MET Phase 2 application, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
MET Phase 2 test, second attemptMay 2027Tentative
Merit list on MET scoreJun 2027Tentative
Counselling, physical or onlineJun 2027Tentative
First-year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Last date to withdraw without reportingJul 2027Tentative
Orientation and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in total. A B.Sc in a life science such as Botany, Zoology or Biotechnology counts. MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, PharmD, BVSc, BAMS, BHMS and a B.Tech in Biotechnology or Biomedical also count. You must also write MET.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Nutrition, Agricultural Sciences or another life science
Other degreesMBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, PharmD, BVSc, BAMS, BHMS, or B.E or B.Tech in Biotechnology or Biomedical
MarksAt least 50% in total in the bachelor's degree
ExamMET, the Manipal Entrance Test

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Admission Process

You apply online, write MET, and MAHE makes a merit list on your MET score. MAHE then calls you to counselling, physical or online. You pay the full first-year fee there to confirm the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the MAHE admissions site and pay the form fee
2. Book and write METBook a test slot, then write MET in Phase 1 or Phase 2
3. Merit listMAHE ranks everyone on the MET score
4. CounsellingAttend counselling and pay the first-year fee and the deposit
5. ReportJoin orientation and bring your original papers

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing MET score for this course. The only fixed number is the 50% floor in your bachelor's degree. Your MET score decides your place on the merit list, so aim for your best score.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
All studentsNot publishedMET 2026
Minimum to apply50% in your bachelor's degree2026 rules

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Placements

MAHE's two-year PG courses placed 78% of graduates in 2023-24 at a median of INR 11.8 LPA. These NIRF figures cover all such courses, not this one alone. MAHE does not publish placement figures for this course. The course page says graduates go on to PhD seats or to jobs in biotech and pharma companies.

MetricValue
Median pay, all two-year PGINR 11.8 LPA, Class of 2024
Share placed, all two-year PG78%
Graduates placed1,689 of 2,164
Two-year PG intake, 2022-232,215
Placement figures for this courseNot published

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Scholarships

The biggest waiver is the Scholar scholarship at INR 1.52 Lakhs over two years, which is 20% of the program fee. Only one student in this course gets it, on MET rank, and you need 70% in your bachelor's degree. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipTop MET rank among those who join, 70% in the bachelor's degreeINR 1.52 Lakhs over the course
Achiever scholarshipTop year 1 result in this courseINR 76,000 in year 2
Alumni children scholarshipA parent who graduated from a MAHE college, 70% in the bachelor's degreeINR 76,000 over the course
Konkani speaking studentsKonkani mother tongueINR 76,000 over the course

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Ranking

MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks universities on data they file every year. NAAC grades teaching, research and campus.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAACCurrent gradeA++

MAHE M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Hostel and Campus

The cheapest shared room for health sciences PG students is INR 59,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. You pick up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal. If you do not pay within 48 hours, you lose the booking.

ItemDetail
Cheapest roomDouble room, common bath, non-AC, INR 59,000 a year
Mess advanceINR 62,000 a year, paid with the hostel fee
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
How rooms are givenOnline, on the hostel portal, after admission

Should you pick M.Sc Medical Biotechnology at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who like lab work, plan a PhD or a biotech career, and can live in a small university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You plan to do a PhD: the course page says strong students from this course get PhD seats in India and abroad.
You want a hospital next to your lab: the School of Life Sciences sits on the health sciences campus, close to the teaching hospital.
You are torn between this and Human Genetics here: both cost the same, so pick this one if you like applied biotech more.
You want a big university name on your degree: MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++.
Skip it if:
You need a job offer the day you finish: MAHE publishes no placement data for this course, and INR 11.8 LPA covers all its PG courses.
You want biotech internships on your own: Manipal is a small university town, and the big biotech companies are in other cities.
You are paying the full fee yourself: the fee is INR 7.60 Lakhs without hostel, and only one student in the course gets the Scholar scholarship.
You will wait for a late decision: you must pay the full first-year fee at counselling, and refunds shrink after the class start date.
Counsellor's advice
If MET puts you on the merit list, read the refund rules before you pay the first-year fee. If you need a job right after, ask the department for last year's placement list first.
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A B.Sc in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Nutrition, Agricultural Sciences or another life science.
Other degrees that count: MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, PharmD, BVSc, BAMS, BHMS, or a B.E or B.Tech in Biotechnology or Biomedical.
Marks needed: At least 50% in total in your bachelor's degree.
Exam needed: MET (the Manipal Entrance Test). It is the only route listed for this course.
Programme limit: In MET you can apply for at most two PG programmes.
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE admissions site. The form fee is INR 2,000.
Book a MET slot: Slots go first come, first served. A booked slot cannot be changed.
Write MET: Phase 1 is in April and Phase 2 in May. A second attempt costs INR 1,200.
Merit list and counselling: MAHE ranks you on your MET score and calls you to counselling.
Pay and report: Pay the full first-year fee and the INR 10,000 deposit, then join orientation.

M.Sc Medical Biotechnology 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 Phase 1 application, last date to apply
In 2026 the Phase 1 form closed on 23 Mar 2026. Apply early to get two MET attempts.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET Phase 1 test
In 2026 this test was on 13 and 14 Apr 2026. You book your slot online first.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET Phase 2 application, last date to apply
In 2026 the last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. After this date the form closes.
Tentative
May 2027
MET Phase 2 test, second attempt
In 2026 this test was on 23 and 24 May 2026. It is also your second chance to write MET.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list on MET score
In 2026 the merit list came in the second week of June.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling, physical or online
In 2026 counselling was in the second week of June. MAHE tells you the date by email.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First-year fee payment
You pay the full first-year fee and the INR 10,000 deposit at counselling, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to withdraw without reporting
In 2026 this date was 22 Jul 2026. Leave before it for the biggest refund.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and document check
In 2026 orientation was set for 6 Aug 2026. Bring your original mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes were set to start on 7 Aug 2026.

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

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 2.83 Lakhs a year
INR 5.66 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 97,000 a year
INR 1.94 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, cheapest shared room
INR 1.18 Lakhs
Mess advance
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 7.60 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.02 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 12,814
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 31,667
over the 24 months of the course
Education loan EMI
INR 16,894
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 41,750
over the 24 months of the course

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

Will you get a seat in M.Sc Medical Biotechnology at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree and your marks. MAHE publishes no MET cutoff range, so this checks whether you can apply.

Your bachelor's degree
Your marks in it
Listed degree · 50% or more
You can apply and write MET. The seat then depends on your place in the MET merit list, and MAHE does not publish a closing score.
Listed degree · Below 50%
Not yet. MAHE asks for at least 50% in your bachelor's degree, so you cannot apply on these marks.
Other degree · 50% or more
Not on this degree. Check the degree list in the eligibility section above, or write to MAHE admissions before you pay the form fee.
Other degree · Below 50%
Not this year. Your degree is not on the list and your marks are under the 50% floor.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE fills this course in MET merit order and prints no closing score. If your first MET attempt goes badly, pay for the second attempt in May instead of waiting a year.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Medical Biotechnology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship, so the total is the biggest one you qualify for.

Bachelor's marks and MET rank
Which is true for you
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 scholarship
INR 1.52 Lakhs
MAHE, one award for this course
20% off the program fee in both years. You need a CGPA of 8 to keep it in year 2.
Who qualifies: the top MET rank among those who join, with 70% in the bachelor's degreeApply by: the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Alumni children scholarship
INR 76,000
MAHE
10% off the program fee in both years. You must pass every subject to keep it.
Who qualifies: a parent who graduated from a MAHE college, 70% in the bachelor's degree, no Scholar awardApply by: the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students
INR 76,000
MAHE
10% off the program fee in both years. You need a letter that says your mother tongue is Konkani.
Who qualifies: students whose mother tongue is Konkani, if no bigger MAHE scholarship appliesApply by: the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.52 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.08 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 76,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.84 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 7.60 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Medical Biotechnology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: higher pay, more students placed, a better rank. Pay and placement are NIRF figures for all two-year PG courses.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
Compared with
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysuru
Compared with
Amity University
Noida
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 7.60 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payNIRF 2025, all 2-yr PG
INR 11.8 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 5.85 LPA
INR 5.95 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 5.3 LPA less
INR 10.76 LPA
INR 1.04 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 5.8 LPA less
Placement rateshare placed, all 2-yr PG
78%
Class of 2024
86%
8 points higher
58%
20 points lower
55%
23 points lower
43%
35 points lower
PG seats2-yr PG intake, 2022-23
2,215
all 2-yr PG courses
3,661
1,446 more
2,673
458 more
690
1,525 fewer
4,302
2,087 more
NIRF rankUniversity ranking, 2025
#3
NIRF 2025
#11
8 places lower
#14
11 places lower
#21
18 places lower
#22
19 places lower
In short
SRM places a bigger share of its two-year PG graduates, but its median pay is about half of MAHE's. If you want the higher median and the NIRF #3 name, pick MAHE.
In short
VIT places fewer of its two-year PG graduates, and at a lower median pay than MAHE. If both give you a seat, MAHE is the stronger pick on these numbers.
In short
JSS pays close to MAHE's median but places a smaller share, from a much smaller PG intake. If you want a Mysuru campus, weigh JSS; if not, MAHE leads here.
In short
Amity has the biggest PG intake here but places the smallest share of it. If MAHE gives you a seat, take MAHE and keep Amity only as a backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Medical Biotechnology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Medical Biotechnology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you plan a PhD or a lab career and can pay. The full fee is INR 7.60 Lakhs without hostel, and MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking. It does not publish placement figures for this course, so ask the department for last year's list before you pay the first-year fee.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students go to biotech or pharma labs, or on to a PhD. The course page says strong students get PhD seats in India and abroad. MAHE's median of INR 11.8 LPA covers all its two-year PG courses, not this one, so do not plan your loan on that number.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a sure job the day you finish, or if the fee is hard for your family. The fee is INR 7.60 Lakhs without hostel and placement data for this course is not published. Manipal is also a small town, so internships near campus are few.
Should I pick this or M.Sc Molecular Biology and Human Genetics at MAHE?▾
Pick by subject, not by fee, because both cost the same INR 3.80 Lakhs a year. Take this course if you like applied biotech and lab products. Take the other if genetics and genetic testing interest you more. Read both syllabi on the MAHE site before you choose your two MET programmes.
Is this course good for a PhD later?▾
Yes, it suits students who want research. The course page says strong graduates get PhD seats in India and abroad, and the campus has a teaching hospital close by. Ask a faculty member early about a project in the second year, because a good project helps a PhD application.
Should I wait a year if my MET score is low?▾
Not before you use the second attempt. MAHE lets you write MET again in Phase 2 in May for INR 1,200. If your second score is still low, wait a year only if you have no other good seat in hand.
Is the fee worth it if I do not get a scholarship?▾
It depends on your plan. Without a waiver you pay INR 7.60 Lakhs over two years, plus INR 2.42 Lakhs for the cheapest hostel room and mess. If you want a PhD or a lab job, it can be worth it; if you need a job quickly, compare the cost first.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You apply online on the MAHE admissions site and write MET. MAHE makes a merit list on your MET score and calls you to counselling. You then pay the full first-year fee and the INR 10,000 deposit to confirm your seat.
What marks do I need to apply?▾
You need at least 50% in total in your bachelor's degree. The degree can be a B.Sc in a life science, MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, PharmD, BVSc, BAMS, BHMS, or a B.Tech in Biotechnology or Biomedical. Use the seat checker above to see if you can apply.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two parts, one each year. You pay INR 3.80 Lakhs at counselling for the first year and the same amount before the second year. If you need a loan, the EMI tile in the fee block shows about what you would pay each month.
Do I get my fee back if I leave?▾
It depends on when you leave. MAHE sets a last date to withdraw without reporting, which was 22 Jul in 2026. The hostel fee comes back in full only if you leave before classes start. Read the refund rules before you pay.
What scholarships can I get?▾
The biggest is the Scholar scholarship at INR 1.52 Lakhs, 20% of the program fee, for the top MET rank who joins. Children of MAHE alumni and Konkani speaking students can get INR 76,000 each. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time, so use the calculator above.

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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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