MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc (Medical) Microbiology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal. You study the germs that cause disease and the lab tests that find them, in the college's hospital labs. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and ranks #3 in NIRF University 2025, and KMC Manipal ranks #10 in NIRF Medical 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.88 Lakhs, and INR 5.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and MAHE's online counselling. In 2026 the seat closed at MET rank 17. MAHE's 2-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA in NIRF 2025, and 78% of that batch was placed.
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.70 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 2.88 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.10 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in two yearly parts, one each year. MAHE fixes the fee for each batch in its yearly fee list. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 1.05 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fees
INR 78,000
INR 39,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 2.82 Lakhs
INR 79,000 room and INR 62,000 mess a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 2.88 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 5.70 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Admission Dates 2027
The 2026 batch started classes on 18 Aug 2026, so the next intake is 2027. The MET Phase 1 form is expected to close in Mar 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. MAHE has not published the 2027 calendar yet. Watch the MAHE admissions page from late 2026 and apply before the Phase 1 last date.
Event
Date
Status
MET Phase 1 form, last date to apply
Mar 2027
Tentative
MET Phase 1 test
Apr 2027
Tentative
M.Sc (Medical) application, last date
Apr 2027
Tentative
MET Phase 2 test
May 2027
Tentative
MET merit list and rank
Jun 2027
Tentative
Online counselling and seat allotment
Jun 2027
Tentative
First-year fee payment
Jun 2027
Tentative
Orientation and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Eligibility
You need a B.Sc with at least one biology subject and 50% aggregate marks. B.Sc Nursing, allied health, MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT and BPharm degrees also count. You also need a MET rank, because the merit list uses your MET score. If your degree marks are below 50%, you cannot apply.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.Sc with one biology subject, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Allied Health Sciences, MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT or BPharm
Marks
50% aggregate in the degree
Entrance test
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Seat type
General category, through MAHE counselling
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Admission Process
MAHE fills this seat through MET, a merit list and online counselling. You then pay the first-year fee with the INR 10,000 caution deposit. You apply online, write MET, join counselling and submit your documents. If you do not pay by the date MAHE gives, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the MAHE form and pay the application fee
2. Book and write MET
Book a test slot; a booked slot cannot be changed
3. Merit list
MAHE ranks you on your MET score
4. Online counselling
Pick this course when your rank is called
5. Pay and submit
Pay the first-year fee with the INR 10,000 caution deposit and submit your documents
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Cutoff
The seat closed at MET rank 17 in round 1 of 2026. It stayed at rank 17 through round 6, the last round. These are MAHE's own closing ranks for KMC Manipal seats. A rank past 17 did not get this seat in any 2026 round.
Round
Closing MET rank
Year
Round 1
17
2026
Round 2
17
2026
Round 3
17
2026
Round 4
17
2026
Round 5
17
2026
Round 6
17
2026
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Placements
MAHE's 2-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA in NIRF 2025, and 78% of the batch was placed. That figure covers every 2-year PG course at MAHE, not this course alone. MAHE does not publish placement data for this course. KMC builds the course for teaching, research and higher studies.
Metric
Value
Median pay, all MAHE 2-year PG courses
INR 11.8 LPA, 2023-24 batch
Students placed
1,689 of 2,164 (78%)
Higher studies
79 students of that batch
Placement data for this course
Not published by MAHE
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Scholarships
Two MAHE schemes can take INR 21,000 off the tuition fee over the course. Each waives 10% of the fee, and you can hold only one scholarship. The Konkani scheme is for students whose mother tongue is Konkani. The alumni scheme is for children of MAHE graduates with 70% in their degree. The 20% Scholar waiver does not list this course.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Konkani speaking students
Mother tongue Konkani, General category
INR 21,000 over the course
Children of MAHE alumni
A parent graduated from a MAHE college, and 70% in your degree
INR 21,000 over the course
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Ranking
MAHE ranks #3 in NIRF University 2025 and holds NAAC A++. KMC Manipal, where this course is taught, ranks #10 in NIRF Medical 2025. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results, reach and how others see the college.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NIRF Medical, KMC Manipal
2025
#10
NAAC
Current grade
A++
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Hostel and Campus
Health sciences PG students pay INR 79,000 a year for a non-AC double room with attached bath. The mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. You pick your room on MAHE's hostel portal after admission. If you leave after classes start, MAHE keeps INR 20,000 of the hostel fee.
Item
Detail
Non-AC double, attached bath
INR 79,000 a year
Non-AC double, common bath
INR 59,000 a year
AC double, attached bath
INR 1.10 Lakhs a year
Mess advance
INR 62,000 a year
Refund
Full hostel fee back if you leave before classes start
Should you pick M.Sc Medical Microbiology at MAHE?
This course suits students who like lab work and plan on teaching, research or a PhD.
Pick it if:
You want a name medical colleges know: KMC Manipal stands at #10 in NIRF Medical 2025, and you train in its own hospital labs.
You want research on your CV: the course holds weekly seminars and journal clubs, and KMC asks you to publish and attend conferences.
Your MET rank is 17 or better: the 2026 seat closed at rank 17 in round 1, so a rank like yours got in early.
Your family can pay only once a year: MAHE takes the fee in two yearly parts, not all at once.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the INR 11.8 LPA median pay: it covers every 2-year PG course at MAHE, not this course.
Your MET rank is past 17: the 2026 close stayed at 17 in all six rounds, so waiting for later rounds did not help.
You hope for a big MAHE merit waiver: the 20% Scholar waiver does not list this course, and you can hold only one scholarship.
You want a hospital job right after the course: KMC builds it for teaching and research, and MAHE posts no placement data for it.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your MET rank is 17 or better and you plan on research or teaching. If your rank is past 17, keep a surer seat above it in your list.
M.Sc Medical Microbiology Eligibility▾
Degree: A B.Sc with at least one biology subject. B.Sc Nursing, allied health, MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT and BPharm also count.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in your degree.
Entrance test: A MET (Manipal Entrance Test) rank. The merit list is made on your MET score.
Seat type: These are General category seats filled through MAHE counselling.
M.Sc Medical Microbiology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form before the M.Sc (Medical) last date.
Write MET: Book a test slot online. A booked slot cannot be changed.
Join counselling: MAHE calls students by MET rank. Pick this course when your turn comes.
Pay the fee: Pay the first-year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Submit documents: Hand in your degree papers and final results for the admission order.
M.Sc Medical Microbiology Admission Dates 2027
▾
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 form, last date to apply
In 2026 this last date was in mid March. Late forms move to Phase 2.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET Phase 1 test
The test is online. Book your slot early, because a booked slot cannot be changed.
Tentative
Apr 2027
M.Sc (Medical) application, last date
In 2026 the course form closed at the end of April.
Tentative
May 2027
MET Phase 2 test
For students who applied after the Phase 1 last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET merit list and rank
MAHE ranks you on your MET score for counselling.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online counselling, round 1
In 2026 counselling started in the second week of June.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First-year fee payment
You pay the first-year fee and the INR 10,000 caution deposit to keep the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Later counselling rounds
Six rounds were held in 2026. The close for this course did not move.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last date to withdraw without reporting
Check the refund rules before this date if you may leave.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and document check
You hand in your degree papers and final results.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started in the third week of August.
Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and MET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows show the 2026-27 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.05 Lakhs a year
INR 2.10 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 39,000 a year
INR 78,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room
Per year × 2, INR 79,000 a year, non-AC double with attached bath
INR 1.58 Lakhs
Mess advance
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.88 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.70 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,856
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 12,000
the full fee over 24 months
Education loan EMI
INR 9,611
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 23,750
the full fee over 24 months
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your MET rank get you M.Sc Medical Microbiology at MAHE?
Pick the range your MET rank falls in. The cutoff ranges come from MAHE's closing ranks for every 2026 round.
Your MET rank
Rank 1 to 17: yes, you are in.
In 2026 the seat closed at MET rank 17 in round 1 and stayed there to round 6. Put this course first in counselling.
Rank 18 to 50: not likely.
The close did not move past 17 in any 2026 round. Keep the course in your list, but take a seat you are sure of.
Rank above 50: not this year.
Seats went to much better ranks in 2026. Plan to write MET again or pick a course with an easier close.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 2026 close held at rank 17 for all six rounds. Later rounds did not free seats for this course, so treat 17 as the real number.
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Your link to MAHE
Your degree marks
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Scholarship for Konkani speaking students
INR 21,000
MAHE Manipal
MAHE waives 10% of the tuition fee each year while you clear every exam.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, General categoryApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship for children of MAHE alumni
INR 21,000
MAHE Manipal
MAHE waives 10% of the tuition fee each year while you clear every exam.
Who qualifies: a parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeApply 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 21,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.88 Lakhs
MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a better rank, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
This page
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Kochi, Kerala
Compared with
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysuru, Karnataka
Compared with
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Pune, Maharashtra
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 2.88 Lakhs
2 years, 2026-27 batch
INR 3.84 Lakhs
INR 96,000 more, 2026-27 batch, a lab science degree
INR 5.25 Lakhs
INR 2.37 Lakhs more, a 3-year course
Not published
Not published
Hostel + messfull course
INR 2.82 Lakhs
2 years, non-AC room
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 1.22 Lakhs less, 2 years
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rankMET rank, all 2026 rounds
17
Rounds 1 to 6, 2026
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
NIRF University2025 rank
#3
NIRF 2025
#8
5 places lower
#60
57 places lower
#21
18 places lower
#41
38 places lower
NIRF Medical2025 rank of the medical college
#10
KMC Manipal
#9
1 place higher
#21
11 places lower
#37
27 places lower
#12
2 places lower
In short
Amrita's course is a lab science master's with a microbiology focus, and it costs more. If you want the M.Sc (Medical) degree and your MET rank is 17 or better, take MAHE; if not, Amrita is a fair backup.
In short
Sri Ramachandra adds molecular biology but takes three years and costs more. If you want to finish in two years at a lower fee, take MAHE; if you want the longer course, keep Sri Ramachandra as your backup.
In short
JSS does not publish a current fee for this course, and both its NIRF ranks are lower. If MAHE gives you a seat, take it; if your MET rank misses, ask JSS for its fee before you apply.
In short
DY Patil Pune ranks close to KMC in NIRF Medical but lower as a university, and it does not publish this fee. If your MET rank clears 17, take MAHE; if not, ask DY Patil for its fee and seats.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Medical Microbiology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Medical Microbiology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a career in teaching, research or a PhD. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.88 Lakhs for two years, and you train in KMC Manipal's hospital labs. MAHE does not publish pay for this course, so ask the department where the last batch went before you pay.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most students move into teaching, research or a PhD, because KMC builds the course for higher studies. MAHE publishes no placement data for this course. The INR 11.8 LPA median covers every 2-year PG course at MAHE. Ask the department for last year's list of jobs and PhD offers before you decide.
Should I take this course if I want to do a PhD later?▾
Yes, this course suits a PhD plan well. It holds weekly seminars and journal clubs, and KMC asks students to publish papers and attend conferences. Start a research project with a faculty member in the first year, because a paper helps your PhD application.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a paid hospital job straight after the course, or if your MET rank is past 17. MAHE posts no placement data for this course, and the 2026 seat closed at rank 17 in every round. If either point matters to you, keep a surer seat above it.
Is my MET rank good enough to get in?▾
Only if it is 17 or better. In 2026 the seat closed at MET rank 17 in round 1 and stayed there to round 6. If your rank is past 17, use the rank checker above and keep a backup course in your counselling list.
Should I wait for later counselling rounds if my rank is past 17?▾
No, do not count on later rounds for this course. In 2026 the closing rank stayed at 17 from round 1 to round 6, so no seat went to a worse rank. Take a seat you are sure of, and keep this course higher in your list only if you like it more.
Is the INR 11.8 LPA median pay what this course pays?▾
No, that figure covers every 2-year PG course at MAHE, not this course. It comes from MAHE's NIRF 2025 data, where 78% of the batch was placed. For this course, ask the department for last year's job and PhD list before you pay the fee.
Should I write MET again next year for a better rank?▾
Only if you are sure you can reach rank 17 or better. The 2026 close stayed at 17 in all six rounds, so a small gain may still miss the seat. Book the Phase 1 test early, because a booked slot cannot be changed.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online, write the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and join MAHE's online counselling. MAHE ranks you on your MET score, and you pick this course when your turn comes. Then pay the first-year fee and submit your degree papers, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 2.88 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You pay it in two yearly parts. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave, so read the fee block above before you pay.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your mother tongue is Konkani or a parent graduated from MAHE. Each scheme waives 10% of the tuition fee, which comes to INR 21,000 over the course. You can hold only one scholarship, so use the calculator above to check which one fits.
What does the hostel cost?▾
A non-AC double room with attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. For two years that comes to INR 2.82 Lakhs. You pick the room on MAHE's hostel portal after admission, so book early for the room you want.
The course offers a supportive learning environment with a low faculty-to-student ratio, allowing for effective communication. Faculty members such as Dr. Vandana KE, Dr. Padmaja, Dr. Prakash PY, and Dr. Mamatha Ballal are well-regarded for their expertise. Students encounter rigorous assessments, facing internal exams once per semester and semester-end exams.
The first-year tuition fee is Rs. 13,500, and hostel fees are Rs. 62,500 annually, with variations based on room and hostel selection. The mess fee is Rs. 56,000 per year at the NBQ mess, but it can change depending on the chosen mess. An additional registration fee of Rs. 2,000 is required. For eligible ST/SC students, a scholarship of Rs. 84,000 is available for the first year.
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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.
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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