MAHE Manipal M.Sc Medical Pharmacology: 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 Pharmacology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.77 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 2.52 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 16.78 LPA
KMC PG medical median
Cutoff
MET merit
closing rank not published
Placement rate
7%
KMC PG medical placed

About MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Medical Pharmacology at KMC Manipal with 5 seats through MET. The course covers four semesters and teaches drug action, drug safety, clinical research and pharmacovigilance. KMC Manipal stands #10 in NIRF Medical ranking 2025, and MAHE holds NAAC A++ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.52 Lakhs, paid once each year. Admission is through MAHE Entrance Test and KMC medical counselling. KMC PG medical median pay is INR 16.78 LPA, and 7% of the PG medical batch was placed in the latest NIRF data.

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Fees

The total with hostel is INR 5.09 Lakhs and the total without hostel is INR 2.52 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs. You pay the program fee once each year. MAHE fixes the fee for the batch. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.57 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.84 LakhsINR 92,000 a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 68,000INR 34,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 2.57 LakhsINR 12,850 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostelINR 2.52 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 5.09 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Admission Dates

The 2027 application window is expected to close in Apr 2027, based on the 2026 date. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. You should watch the MAHE dates page first, then keep the MET admit card, score card and fee receipt ready for counselling.

EventDateStatus
Application opensJan 2027Tentative
Application last dateApr 2027Tentative
MET examMay 2027Tentative
MET result and merit listJun 2027Tentative
Choice filling and counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Seat allotment and first feeJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Eligibility

The table needs a health science degree and MET score. You need 50% marks in a B.Sc health science, B.Sc Nursing or allied health degree. MAHE checks your papers during counselling. If your degree subject is not clearly listed, ask the admission office before you pay.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc health science, B.Sc Nursing or allied health degree
Marks50% marks in the qualifying degree
ExamMET rank for M.Sc Medical courses
CampusKMC Manipal campus

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Admission Process

The counselling brochure asks for INR 60,000 first and INR 66,000 later. MET gives the merit list and KMC counselling allots the seat. You apply online, write MET, fill choices and pay the first fee. If you miss the fee date, MAHE cancels the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form for M.Sc Medical Pharmacology
2. Write METTake the MAHE Entrance Test for M.Sc Medical courses
3. Check merit listUse the rank to fill your course and campus choice
4. Pay first feePay INR 60,000 when the seat is allotted
5. ReportGive original papers for document check

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Cutoff

MAHE has 5 seats at KMC Manipal and the waitlist deposit is INR 10,000. A public closing rank is not published for this course. The counselling gate is MET merit. Read the checker below as guidance, not a public cutoff list.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
GeneralNot publishedMET 2026
Seats5Sanctioned intake
Waitlist depositINR 10,0002026 counselling
First fee partINR 60,0002026 counselling

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Placements

KMC PG medical median pay is INR 16.78 LPA and 7% of the PG medical batch was placed. Course-only pay is not published. Pharmacology students can use this as a campus-level guide, then ask the department about clinical research, medical writing and teaching roles.

MetricValue
Median payINR 16.78 LPA, KMC PG medical
Placed students12 of 182 PG medical students
Placement rate7%
Course-only payNot published
Likely rolesClinical research, medical writing, teaching, pharmacovigilance

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Scholarships

The largest listed MAHE waiver here is INR 50,400 and the Konkani speaking waiver is INR 25,200. State post-matric help can add INR 50,000 when you qualify. You apply after admission through the MAHE scholarship form and keep passing for renewal.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE Scholar waiverEligible merit seat, if offered for the courseINR 50,400
Konkani speaking waiverKonkani speaking student in General categoryINR 25,200
State post-matric helpSC or ST, income rule of the home stateINR 50,000
OBC post-matric helpOBC-NCL, income rule of the home stateINR 30,000

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Ranking

KMC Manipal is #10 in NIRF Medical ranking 2025 and MAHE is #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. MAHE also has NAAC A++ grade. NIRF uses teaching, research, graduation results and student reach; NAAC grades the university.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Medical2025#10
NIRF University2025#3
NAAC2024A++

Should you pick M.Sc Medical Pharmacology at MAHE?

This course suits students who want drug safety, clinical research and teaching work after a health science degree.

Pick it if:
You want drug safety work: KMC has an ADR centre, so you learn pharmacovigilance with hospital reports.
You want a small class: the intake is 5 seats, so lab and project guidance is close.
You want low fees: the full course fee is INR 2.52 Lakhs, much less than most medical PG courses here.
You can clear MET early: counselling uses MET rank and choice order, so fill this course high after the result.
Skip it if:
You want a quick corporate job: course-only pay is not published, so use the KMC PG median only as a guide.
You need a sure hostel room: rooms are allotted on the HMS portal after admission, based on choice and seats left.
You are counting on a large batch: this course has 5 seats, so peer group size is small.
You may miss the fee date: the first part is INR 60,000, and a missed date cancels the seat.
Counsellor's advice
If you want pharmacovigilance or teaching, take this seat after checking the project guide. If you need a corporate pay promise, ask KMC first.
M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Eligibility▾
degree marks: 50% in health science subject. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A MET rank. MET rank decides the waitlist route seats.
Manipal campus quota: Half the seats go to students who passed degree in this state.
M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Admission Process▾
Write MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on MAHE counselling: MAHE counselling (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

M.Sc Medical Pharmacology 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
Jan 2027
Application opens
Expected in the same month pattern as the last intake.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Application, last date to apply
Expected near the last published deadline for M.Sc Medical courses.
Tentative
May 2027
MET exam
Expected after the application window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET result and merit list
Expected before counselling choices open.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Choice filling and counselling
You choose the course and campus in this step.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat allotment and first fee payment
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the stated date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original degree papers, score card and fee receipt.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after orientation at KMC Manipal.

Source: MAHE dates page and counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology 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 92,000 a year
INR 1.84 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 34,000 a year
INR 68,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 20, INR 12,850 a month
INR 2.57 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.52 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.09 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,249
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
666%
average first-year pay INR 16.78 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,582
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
330%
average first-year pay INR 16.78 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you CSE at MAHE?

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

Category
Quota
General · Manipal campus
5 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6 to 15: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 15: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · waitlist route
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Manipal campus
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · waitlist route
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Manipal campus
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · waitlist route
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Manipal campus
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · waitlist route
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Manipal campus
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · waitlist route
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric help
INR 50,000
State scholarship portal
Applied after admission, then renewed if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking waiver
INR 25,200
MAHE scholarship policy
Applied after admission, then renewed if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: Konkani speaking student in General categoryApply after admission
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Scholar waiver
INR 50,400
MAHE
Applied after admission, then renewed if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: eligible merit seat, if offered for this courseApply after admission
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric help
INR 30,000
State scholarship portal
Applied after admission, then renewed if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply 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 25,200
Your net course fee: INR 2.27 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,200
Your net course fee: INR 1.97 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,200
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,600
Your net course fee: INR 1.76 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with
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MAHE
Manipal
Compared with
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Mangalore
Compared with
JSS Medical College Mysuru
Mysuru
Compared with
Sri Ramachandra Institute
Chennai
Compared with
Amrita School of Medicine
Kochi
Compared with
Sharda University
Greater Noida
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.52 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 2.52 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 48,000 more
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 72,000 less
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 1.98 Lakhs more
INR 2.70 Lakhs
INR 18,000 more
Average payPG medical proxy
INR 16.78 LPA
KMC PG medical
INR 15.40 LPA
INR 1.38 LPA less
Not published
INR 12.50 LPA
INR 4.28 LPA less
INR 18 LPA
INR 1.22 LPA more
INR 10 LPA
INR 6.78 LPA less
Placement ratePG medical proxy
7%
KMC PG medical
6%
1 points lower
Not published
5%
2 points lower
8%
1 points higher
4%
3 points lower
Seatscourse intake
5
KMC Manipal
5
Same seats
10
5 more
6
1 more
4
1 fewer
20
15 more
NIRF medical ranklatest rank
#10
NIRF Medical
#35
25 places lower
#20
10 places lower
#23
13 places lower
#6
4 places higher
Not published
In short
KMC Mangalore has the same fee and same seats, but MAHE has the higher NIRF rank. If you want Manipal campus, keep MAHE first.
In short
JSS costs more and has more seats, while its pay figure is not published here. If both fit, use fee and city fit to decide.
In short
Sri Ramachandra costs less but its shown pay proxy is lower. If you want lower fees first, check its department guide before you choose.
In short
Amrita shows stronger pay and rank here, but costs much more and has fewer seats. If you can pay more, compare its seats first.
In short
Sharda has more seats and a slightly higher fee, but the pay proxy here is lower. If MAHE gives you a seat, keep it above Sharda.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Medical Pharmacology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Medical Pharmacology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want drug safety, clinical research or teaching work. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.52 Lakhs, and KMC PG medical median pay is INR 16.78 LPA. Course-only pay is not published, so ask the department about recent student paths before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my MET rank is near the last seat?▾
Take it only after you check the counselling list for your own category. The course has 5 seats at KMC Manipal, so one missed document or fee date matters. Keep the course high if pharmacology is your goal, but do not treat an unpublished closing rank as sure.
What jobs can I get after this course?▾
This course suits pharmacovigilance, clinical research, medical writing, teaching and lab research roles. KMC has an ADR centre, and the department works on clinical trials and drug information. Ask for recent course-only student outcomes, because the public pay figure is a KMC PG medical proxy.
Who should pick this course at MAHE?▾
Pick it if you already like drug action, drug safety and patient-linked research. The class is small, with 5 seats, and the course has four semesters. It fits students who want guided lab work more than a broad corporate placement promise.
Who should skip M.Sc Medical Pharmacology here?▾
Skip it if you want a course with a clearly published branch placement table. MAHE publishes strong campus data, but course-only pay is not listed here. If salary is your first filter, ask KMC for recent Medical Pharmacology roles before you join.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, it is a strong fit for higher studies. The department has PhD work, clinical trial exposure and pharmacovigilance activity. The two-year course also ends with a research project. If you plan for PhD later, ask about guide availability before admission.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if you need to stay near KMC Manipal. The lowest PG hostel option used here adds INR 2.57 Lakhs over 2 years, taking the total to INR 5.09 Lakhs. Apply through the HMS portal and keep a room backup until allotment.
Can I pay the MAHE fee in parts?▾
Yes, the main program fee is split by year. The fee block shows INR 92,000 tuition and INR 34,000 other fee each year. The 2026 counselling note also asked for INR 60,000 first and INR 66,000 later. Check the portal deadline before paying.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE portal, write MET for M.Sc Medical courses and join KMC counselling. The merit list and your course choice decide the seat. After allotment, pay the first fee and report with degree papers, score card and fee receipt.
Are scholarships available for this course?▾
Yes, but each scheme has its own rule. The calculator lists INR 25,200 for the Konkani speaking waiver and INR 50,400 for a MAHE Scholar waiver when offered. State post-matric help depends on category and income. Confirm eligibility after admission.
Should I wait one year for a better option?▾
Wait only if you need a different subject or a course with published placement details. The fee here is INR 2.52 Lakhs without hostel and the seat count is 5. If pharmacology is your clear goal, losing one year may not help much.
Is MAHE better for this course than similar colleges?▾
It can be, if you value KMC Manipal, the #10 NIRF Medical rank and the small intake. The compare block shows peers against fee, pay proxy, seats and rank. Use it as a short list, then check each department page before final choice.

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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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