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MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Natural Sciences programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.2 Lakhs.
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About MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences
MAHE Manipal offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Natural Sciences with 30 seats through MAHE merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.24 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.64 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE Admission Cell counselling. The General pool seat used score 75 in 2026 merit list. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Fees
The full course costs INR 2.24 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.64 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.70 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee yearly, two times in all. The other fee is paid yearly too. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.70 Lakhs | INR 85,000 a year, 2 yearly parts |
| Other fee | INR 54,000 | INR 27,000 a year, 2 yearly parts |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.24 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.64 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Admission Dates
The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the last date to apply is expected in May 2027. The merit list is expected in May 2027. Keep the offer letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| MAHE application, last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection interview | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE Admission Cell course choice | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round offers | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Eligibility
You need bachelor degree with Physics, Maths or a related science subject and 75% aggregate marks. You also need a MAHE merit score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| bachelor degree subjects | Physics, Maths or a related science subject |
| bachelor degree marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | MAHE merit score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Admission Process
MAHE Admission Cell allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the first fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply to MAHE | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Choose the course on MAHE Admission Cell | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the first fee within five days of offer |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Cutoff
The General seat used score 75 and the OBC-NCL seat at 70 in 2025. These are the MAHE Admission Cell merit list selection scores for General pool seats. The General selection score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Selection score, General pool | Round and year |
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| General | 75 | 2026 merit list |
| OBC-NCL | 70 | 2026 merit list |
| SC | 65 | 2026 merit list |
| ST | 60 | 2026 merit list |
| EWS | 68 | 2026 merit list |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 78% of its batch at an average of INR 11.8 LPA. The median is INR 11.75 LPA and the highest offer was INR 14 LPA. Research labs and PhD groups hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 11.8 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 11.75 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 14 LPA |
| Batch placed | 78% |
| Recruiters | Research labs and PhD groups, on campus |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 over the course. The pool post-matric scholarship gives the most. The pool and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in bachelor degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Sc ranking and #54 in NIRF University, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Sc ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are offered rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, offered before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a university town |
Should you pick M.Sc Natural Sciences at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who want research training and can spend long hours in labs.
M.Sc Natural Sciences Eligibility▾
M.Sc Natural Sciences Admission Process▾
M.Sc Natural Sciences Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admissions page and MCNS academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Natural Sciences at MAHE Manipal?
Pick your category and pool. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE Admission Cell selection scores.
The First offer score is the safe number. The Round 6 score only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences Scholarship Calculator
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MAHE Manipal M.Sc Natural Sciences vs similar colleges
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.
- You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
- In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
- Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.
Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.
Admissions
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
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If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.
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