MAHE Manipal M.Sc Microbiology & Immunology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Microbiology & Immunology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.44 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.40 Lakhs
Full course, no hostel
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA
All MAHE PG courses of this length, 2024-25
Minimum marks
50%
In BSc MLT or BMLT, every category
Placement rate
60%
Same MAHE PG group, 2024-25

About MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology

MAHE teaches the M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology as a two-year, full-time course at its Manipal College of Health Professions. The university lists it as the Master of Medical Laboratory Science with the Microbiology and Immunology specialisation. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.40 Lakhs, and it comes to INR 7.22 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. You apply online, write the Institutional Test and join from the merit list. MAHE does not publish placement figures for this course alone. Its 2-year PG courses together placed 60% of graduates in 2024-25 at a median of INR 12.73 LPA.

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 7.22 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.40 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.28 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, in two parts across the course. MAHE fixes this fee for each batch. The hostel fee is separate and you pay it only if you take a room. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.28 LakhsINR 1.64 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 1.12 LakhsINR 56,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.82 LakhsINR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.40 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.22 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch started classes on 18 Aug 2026, so the next step is the 2027 form, expected to open in Dec 2026. MAHE sets every date, and the dates below are estimates until it posts the 2027 calendar.

EventDateStatus
Online application opensDec 2026Tentative
Last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
Institutional Test (IT)May 2027Tentative
Merit list and provisional admission offerJun 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Last date to withdraw without reportingAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Eligibility

You need a BSc MLT or BMLT with 50% marks in all. A four-year BSc MLT is enough on its own. After a three-year BSc MLT, you also need one year of internship or clinical work, or six months of each. A BSc in another subject does not qualify.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBSc MLT or BMLT from a recognised university
Marks50% aggregate
Four-year BSc MLTEligible as it is
Three-year BSc MLTPlus one year of internship or clinical work, or six months of each
EntranceMAHE Institutional Test (IT)

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Admission Process

You apply online, upload your documents and write the Institutional Test. MAHE makes a merit list from your UG marks and your test score. If you get an offer, you pay the fee and send your final results. If you miss the fee date, the offer is cancelled.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the MAHE admission portal
2. Upload documentsMarks cards and internship or work proof
3. Institutional TestWrite MAHE's own test for this course
4. Merit list and offerMAHE ranks you on UG marks and the test
5. Pay and reportPay the fee, submit final results and get the admission order

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing mark for this course. The floor is 50% in your BSc MLT or BMLT, and the alumni waiver needs 70%. Above the floor, your place on the merit list depends on your marks and the Institutional Test.

RuleMark
Minimum to apply50% in BSc MLT or BMLT
Needed for the alumni waiver70% in UG
Closing markNot published

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Placements

MAHE's 2-year PG courses placed 1,345 of 2,240 graduates in 2024-25, which is 60%. The median pay was INR 12.73 LPA, and 72 graduates went for higher studies. These figures cover every 2-year PG course, not this one alone. Lab jobs are in hospital and diagnostic labs, research labs and pharma quality teams.

MetricValue
Graduates, 2024-252,240
Placed1,345
Share placed60%
Median payINR 12.73 LPA
Went for higher studies72
ScopeAll MAHE 2-year PG courses

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Scholarships

Two MAHE schemes each cut INR 44,000 from the fee, which is 10% of the program fee. The alumni scheme is for students whose parent graduated from MAHE. The Konkani scheme is for students whose mother tongue is Konkani. Both are for General category admissions only.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE alumni children scholarshipParent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your UG, General categoryINR 44,000 over the course
Konkani speaking students scholarshipMother tongue Konkani, General categoryINR 44,000 over the course

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking for 2025. It holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate results, reach and how others see the university.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NAACLatest cycleA++

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Course Structure

The course has four semesters over two years. Microbiology and Immunology is one of three specialisations, and the other two are Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology. The electives are Histopathology and Cytology Techniques, and Biomedical Techniques.

PartDetail
LengthTwo years, four semesters
Specialisations offeredMicrobiology and Immunology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology
ElectivesHistopathology and Cytology Techniques, Biomedical Techniques

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Hostel and Campus

A double room with attached bath and no AC costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess adds INR 62,000 a year. You ask for a room on the MAHE hostel portal after admission and can list up to three room types. You must pay within 48 hours of the email, or the booking is cancelled.

ItemDetail
Double room, attached bath, no ACINR 79,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
Payment window48 hours after the allotment email

Should you pick M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology at MAHE?

This course suits lab science graduates who want to work in hospital, diagnostic or research labs.

Pick it if:
You want to work in a hospital lab: the campus sits next to Kasturba Hospital, so you train on real patient samples in its labs.
You studied BSc MLT and want to go deeper in microbes: this course takes only lab science graduates, so the whole class starts at your level.
You want the fee back fast: at the MAHE median of INR 12.73 LPA, the full fee comes back within a year.
Your family pays once a year: you pay the fee in two yearly parts, not all at once.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the INR 12.73 LPA median: that figure covers every MAHE 2-year PG course, so ask the department what lab graduates earn.
You studied BSc Microbiology, not MLT: you cannot join this course, so look at the M.Sc Medical Microbiology course at MAHE instead.
You want a big city with many labs: Manipal is a small university town, so most of your lab work happens in the college hospital.
You want a job the day you finish: the share of MAHE 2-year PG graduates placed fell in 2024-25 compared with the year before.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold a BSc MLT with 50% or more, apply as soon as the form opens. Pay the first year fee only after you read the refund rules.
M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Eligibility▾
Degree: BSc MLT or BMLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) from a recognised university.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in that degree.
Four-year BSc MLT: You are eligible as you are.
Three-year BSc MLT: Add one year of internship or clinical work, or six months of each.
Entrance: You write MAHE's Institutional Test (IT) after you apply.
M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE admission portal and pay the form fee.
Upload documents: Add your marks cards and internship or work proof.
Write the IT: The Institutional Test is MAHE's own test for this course.
Merit list: MAHE ranks you on UG marks and the test, then sends offers.
Pay and report: Pay the fee by the offer date, or you lose the seat. Then submit final results.

M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology 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
Dec 2026
Online application opens
Expected in Dec, as in the last cycle. The last date to apply is expected in Apr 2027.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Last date to apply
The 2026 form for this course closed on 30 Apr 2026. Late forms are taken only if seats are left.
Tentative
May 2027
Upload eligibility documents
Upload your BSc MLT marks cards and internship or work proof on the portal.
Tentative
May 2027
Institutional Test (IT)
MAHE's own test for this course. The date comes by email after you apply.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list and provisional admission offer
The merit list uses your UG marks and your IT score.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First year fee payment
Pay the first year fee by the date in the offer, or the offer is cancelled.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last date to withdraw without reporting
About two to three weeks before classes, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original marks cards and final results to the campus.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation
Held a day before classes, as on 17 Aug 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The 2026 batch started on 18 Aug 2026.

Source: MAHE Dates to Remember page and the MCHP course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the fees of the batch that joined in 2026; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.64 Lakhs a year
INR 3.28 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 56,000 a year
INR 1.12 Lakhs
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, double room, no AC
INR 1.58 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.40 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.22 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,419
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
289%
MAHE median pay for all 2-year PG courses, INR 12.73 LPA, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,173
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
176%
MAHE median pay for all 2-year PG courses, INR 12.73 LPA, vs the full fee

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

Will you get a seat in M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology at MAHE?

Pick your degree and your UG marks. MAHE publishes no closing mark, so these cards check the entry rules.

Your degree
Your UG marks
Yes, you can apply
You meet every rule and your marks help on the merit list. A good Institutional Test score gets you the offer.
Yes, you can apply
You meet every rule. Your place on the merit list now depends on your Institutional Test score.
Not eligible
You need at least 50% aggregate in your BSc MLT or BMLT to apply.
Yes, you can apply
You meet every rule and your marks help on the merit list. A good Institutional Test score gets you the offer.
Yes, you can apply
You meet every rule. Your place on the merit list now depends on your Institutional Test score.
Not eligible
You need at least 50% aggregate in your BSc MLT or BMLT to apply.
Almost there
Your degree needs one year of internship or clinical work, or six months of each, before you can join.
Almost there
Your degree needs one year of internship or clinical work, or six months of each, before you can join.
Not eligible
You need at least 50% aggregate in your BSc MLT or BMLT to apply.
Not eligible
This course takes only BSc MLT or BMLT graduates. Look at the M.Sc Medical Microbiology course at MAHE instead.
Not eligible
This course takes only BSc MLT or BMLT graduates. Look at the M.Sc Medical Microbiology course at MAHE instead.
Not eligible
This course takes only BSc MLT or BMLT graduates. Look at the M.Sc Medical Microbiology course at MAHE instead.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Meeting the rules gets you into the Institutional Test, not into the course. The merit list mixes your UG marks with the test, so prepare for the test even with high marks.

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology Scholarship Calculator

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

Admission category
Your family link
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Both schemes are for General category admissions, and each needs its own family link.

MAHE alumni children scholarship
INR 44,000
MAHE
10% off the program fee each year, if you clear every exam on time.
Who qualifies: parent graduated from MAHE, 70% in your UG, General categoryApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students scholarship
INR 44,000
MAHE
10% off the program fee each year, if you clear every exam on time.
Who qualifies: mother tongue Konkani, General categoryApply 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 44,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.96 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.40 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology 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, a better rank.

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.40 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
Not published
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INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 2.10 Lakhs less
Median payall 2-year PG courses
INR 12.73 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 10.76 LPA
INR 1.97 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6 LPA
INR 6.73 LPA less, Class of 2024
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INR 7.33 LPA less, Class of 2024
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INR 10.17 LPA less, Class of 2024
Placement rateall 2-year PG courses
60%
Class of 2025
55%
5 points lower, Class of 2024
61%
1 points higher, Class of 2024
72%
12 points higher, Class of 2024
82%
22 points higher, Class of 2024
PG students placedall 2-year PG courses
1,345
Class of 2025
381
964 fewer, Class of 2024
761
584 fewer, Class of 2024
421
924 fewer, Class of 2024
435
910 fewer, Class of 2024
NIRF rankUniversity, 2025
#3
#21
18 places lower
#8
5 places lower
#60
57 places lower
#80
77 places lower
In short
JSS AHER posts a lower median pay and places a smaller share of its PG batch. If both call you, take MAHE and check the course fee at JSS AHER before you decide.
In short
Amrita places about the same share of its PG batch, but its median pay is much lower. If you must pick between the two, keep MAHE first.
In short
SRIHER places a bigger share of its PG batch, at a much lower median pay. If you want a job in a Chennai hospital lab, apply to both and compare the offers.
In short
Nitte charges about half the MAHE fee and places more of its batch, but its median pay is far lower. If the fee is your limit, keep Nitte as your backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Microbiology and Immunology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a career in hospital or diagnostic labs. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.40 Lakhs for two years. MAHE's 2-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA, but that covers every course, not this one alone. Ask the department what the last lab batch earned before you pay.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work in hospital labs, diagnostic labs, research labs or pharma quality teams. Some teach in lab science colleges or go for a PhD. MAHE placed 60% of its 2-year PG graduates in 2024-25. If you want a research career, plan your final year project with that in mind.
Who should take this course at MAHE?▾
It suits you if you hold a BSc MLT or BMLT and want to go deeper into microbes and the immune system. The campus sits next to Kasturba Hospital, so lab training uses real patient samples. If you want hospital lab work, put this course high on your list.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if your degree is not BSc MLT or BMLT, because you cannot join. Skip it too if you want a big city with many labs around, since Manipal is a small university town. If the fee of INR 4.40 Lakhs is hard for your family, look at cheaper courses first.
Should I pick Microbiology and Immunology or another MLT specialisation?▾
Pick Microbiology and Immunology if you enjoyed culture, infection and serology work in your BSc. The other two choices here are Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology. All three cost the same, so choose the lab you want to work in, not the fee.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. The course has four semesters and ends with lab work you can build into a research project. MAHE sent 72 of its 2-year PG graduates to higher studies in 2024-25. Talk to a faculty member in your first year about a project for a PhD application.
Should I wait a year to get a better college?▾
Usually no. MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and it publishes no closing mark, so there is no rank to improve. If you meet the rules now, apply in this cycle. Waiting a year only delays your first lab job.
Will I get placed if my marks are average?▾
You can, but plan for it. MAHE placed 60% of its 2-year PG graduates in 2024-25, so some did not get a job through the campus. Keep up your lab skills, do an extra internship in the hospital labs, and apply to diagnostic labs on your own in the final semester.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE admission portal and upload your marks cards and internship proof. Then write the Institutional Test. MAHE makes a merit list from your UG marks and the test, and sends offers. Pay the fee by the offer date, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 4.40 Lakhs without hostel. With a double non-AC room and mess it comes to INR 7.22 Lakhs. The refundable caution deposit is extra. The fee block above shows every part and a toggle for the hostel.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in a way. You pay the fee once a year, so the two years are two separate payments. If you need a loan, MAHE lists partner banks for education loans. Check the EMI line in the fee block above before you take one.
Is there a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, two MAHE schemes cut INR 44,000 each. One is for students whose parent graduated from MAHE and who scored 70% in UG. The other is for students whose mother tongue is Konkani. Both are for General category admissions, so check the calculator above.

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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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Akanksha Gupta
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

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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.

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