20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.62 Lakhs.
M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a full-time, 2-year postgraduate nursing course at Manipal College of Nursing. MAHE is a deemed university with NAAC A++ grade and #3 NIRF University rank in 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs. Admission is through MAHE merit based on qualifying exam marks and counselling. The course has 4 seats. The PG 2-year NIRF median pay is INR 11.8 LPA, and 78% of the PG 2-year batch was placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.52 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.58 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee for the general category course. Hostel and living cost are separate and apply only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.58 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 1.29 Lakhs a year |
| Other fee | INR 94,000 | Per year × 2, INR 47,000 a year |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and living | INR 2 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.52 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.52 Lakhs | Full course, with hostel estimate |
The 2027 form is expected in Jun 2027 and the last date to apply is expected on 31 Aug 2027. Classes are expected to start in Sep 2027. The 2026 admission page has closed, so the 2027 dates below are estimates until MAHE posts the calendar.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Application, last date to apply | 31 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Eligibility document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection review | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list based on marks | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical or online counselling | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Provisional offer | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
You need 55% aggregate marks in B.Sc. Nursing or PB BSc Nursing. You also need 1 year of nursing work by 31 Aug 2026. MAHE checks the degree, State Nursing Council registration and experience paper before counselling.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Sc. Nursing or PB BSc Nursing |
| Marks | 55% aggregate marks |
| Work | 1 year of nursing work |
| Registration | State Nursing Council registration |
MAHE uses online application, merit list, counselling and fee payment. You apply online and upload papers. MAHE then checks your marks and calls students for physical or online counselling. If you miss fee payment after the offer, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the MAHE admission form |
| Upload papers | Give marks card, registration and experience paper |
| Merit list | MAHE ranks students by qualifying marks |
| Counselling | Attend physical or online counselling |
| Fee payment | Pay the first fee part after the offer |
The General qualifying floor is 55% aggregate marks and the work rule is 1 year. MAHE has not published a course closing rank. The small 4-seat intake means you should not treat the marks floor as a sure seat.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55% | Qualifying marks, 2026 |
| Reserved | Not published | MAHE merit route |
The PG 2-year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of the PG 2-year batch was placed. MAHE does not publish a separate pay table for this nursing branch. Treat the median as a university PG number, not a branch promise.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 11.8 LPA |
| Placed batch | 78% |
| Pay scope | PG 2-year NIRF median |
| Clinical sites | Kasturba Hospital and linked mental health centres |
The biggest printed waiver on this page is INR 2 Lakhs and MAHE merit support can cut part of the program fee. State and central schemes need income or category papers. Keep the scholarship paper ready before fee payment.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE Scholar scholarship | High merit PG students | 20% program fee waiver |
| State post-matric support | Eligible category and income | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scheme | Eligible income and merit | INR 40,000 |
MAHE has NAAC A++ grade and #3 NIRF University rank in 2025. Manipal College of Nursing was ranked #3 among nursing colleges by The Week. These ranks speak about the university and nursing college, not only this course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2025 | A++ |
| The Week Nursing | 2025 | #3 |
The course covers psychiatric assessment, counselling skills and mental health nursing practice. Students work with OPD, ward, community and rehabilitation settings. The first year builds clinical method, and the second year adds research and deeper practice.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Mental health nursing, assessment and clinical practice |
| Year 2 | Advanced practice, research work and dissertation |
The hostel estimate used here is INR 2 Lakhs for the full course. Clinical learning uses Kasturba Hospital and linked mental health centres. Ask the hostel office for the room type before you pay the living cost.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel estimate | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Clinical base | Kasturba Hospital and linked centres |
| City | Manipal, Karnataka |
This course suits nurses who want mental health practice and can show nursing work experience.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admission dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: MAHE 2026 General Category Course Fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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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 |
|
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.

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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