MAHE Manipal M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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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.

Total fees
INR 3.52 Lakhs
Full course, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
PG 2-year NIRF median
Cutoff
55%
Qualifying marks floor
Placement rate
78%
PG 2-year NIRF placed

About MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing

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.

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.58 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1.29 Lakhs a year
Other feeINR 94,000Per year × 2, INR 47,000 a year
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and livingINR 2 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year
Total, no hostelINR 3.52 LakhsFull course, as published
Total with hostelINR 5.52 LakhsFull course, with hostel estimate

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensJun 2027Tentative
Application, last date to apply31 Aug 2027Tentative
Eligibility document checkSep 2027Tentative
Selection reviewSep 2027Tentative
Merit list based on marksSep 2027Tentative
Physical or online counsellingSep 2027Tentative
Provisional offerSep 2027Tentative
First fee paymentSep 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkSep 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc. Nursing or PB BSc Nursing
Marks55% aggregate marks
Work1 year of nursing work
RegistrationState Nursing Council registration

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the MAHE admission form
Upload papersGive marks card, registration and experience paper
Merit listMAHE ranks students by qualifying marks
CounsellingAttend physical or online counselling
Fee paymentPay the first fee part after the offer

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General55%Qualifying marks, 2026
ReservedNot publishedMAHE merit route

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 11.8 LPA
Placed batch78%
Pay scopePG 2-year NIRF median
Clinical sitesKasturba Hospital and linked mental health centres

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE Scholar scholarshipHigh merit PG students20% program fee waiver
State post-matric supportEligible category and incomeINR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeEligible income and meritINR 40,000

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAC2025A++
The Week Nursing2025#3

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Mental health nursing, assessment and clinical practice
Year 2Advanced practice, research work and dissertation

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Hostel estimateINR 2 Lakhs
Clinical baseKasturba Hospital and linked centres
CityManipal, Karnataka

Should you pick M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing at MAHE?

This course suits nurses who want mental health practice and can show nursing work experience.

Pick it if:
You want mental health nursing roles: the department trains you in OPD, ward and community mental health sites tied to Kasturba Hospital.
You already work as a nurse: one year of nursing work is needed before MAHE will clear your admission file.
You want a small class: the sanctioned intake is 4 seats, so counselling moves on a narrow merit list.
You need a clear route: MAHE uses qualifying marks, counselling and fee payment, so keep every nursing paper ready.
Skip it if:
You want branch pay data: MAHE prints only PG 2-year median pay, not a separate course pay table.
You have no nursing work yet: the one-year work rule blocks admission until your experience paper is ready.
You need a cheap seat: the fee is INR 3.52 Lakhs before hostel, so plan the loan first.
You may miss the last date: the last date to apply came before counselling, so late forms do not help.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you want psychiatric nursing practice and already meet the work rule. If you need branch pay data, ask MCON before paying.
M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Eligibility▾
Degree: You need B.Sc. Nursing or PB BSc Nursing from an INC or State Nursing Council accepted university.
Marks: You need 55% aggregate marks or an equal grade.
Work: You need 1 year of nursing work by 31 Aug 2026.
Workplace: Work must be in a 100-bed hospital, community health program, or nursing school or college.
Registration: Keep State Nursing Council registration and marks cards ready.
M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and choose M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing.
Upload papers: Give your marks card, registration proof and experience paper.
Merit list: MAHE ranks students on qualifying exam marks.
Counselling: Attend physical or online counselling and accept the offered seat.
Fee payment: Pay the first fee part and finish document check, or you lose the seat.

M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing 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.

Jun 2027
Application form opens
Start the form and keep nursing work papers ready.
Tentative
31 Aug 2027
Application, last date to apply
Last date to apply is expected on this date.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Eligibility document check
MAHE checks marks, registration and work papers.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Selection review
The admission team checks the qualifying marks route.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Merit list based on marks
Your qualifying marks decide your place in the list.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical or online counselling
Attend counselling when MAHE sends the schedule.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Provisional allotment offer
Accept the offered seat before fee payment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
First fee payment
Pay the first part after the offer to hold the seat.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers when MAHE asks for them.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
The new batch is expected to start in Sep 2027.
Tentative

Source: MAHE admission dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.29 Lakhs a year
INR 2.58 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 47,000 a year
INR 94,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 3.52 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.52 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 5,935
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
335%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,307
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
214%
average first-year pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026 General Category Course Fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Psychiatric Nursing at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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

Category
Quota
General · General
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Reserved
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 · General
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 · Reserved
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 · General
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 · Reserved
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 · General
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 · Reserved
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 · General
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 · Reserved
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.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing 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 scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.62 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing 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.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Bengaluru
Compared with
Christian Medical College Vellore
Vellore
Compared with
Amrita College of Nursing
Kochi
Compared with
SRM College of Nursing
Chennai
Compared with
AIIMS Rishikesh College of Nursing
Rishikesh
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3.52 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 24,100
INR 3.28 Lakhs less
INR 1.85 Lakhs
INR 1.67 Lakhs less
INR 4.10 Lakhs
INR 58,000 more
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 38,000 more
INR 40,000
INR 3.12 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 11.8 LPA
PG 2-year NIRF median
INR 15 LPA
INR 3.2 LPA more
INR 9.2 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA less
INR 8.5 LPA
INR 3.3 LPA less
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 4.3 LPA less
INR 12.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
78%
PG 2-year NIRF placed
90%
12 points higher
85%
7 points higher
75%
3 points lower
70%
8 points lower
88%
10 points higher
Closing rankqualifying score, General
55
marks floor
60
5 places easier
55
Same rank
60
5 places easier
50
5 places tougher
60
5 places easier
Seatsthis course
4
MAHE merit
10
6 more
20
16 more
6
2 more
8
4 more
8
4 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
335%
on INR 11.8 LPA
6224%
5889 points higher
497%
162 points higher
207%
128 points lower
192%
143 points lower
3125%
2790 points higher
In short
If you need the lowest fee and more seats, NIMHANS is stronger on numbers. If you want MAHE, check whether its campus route is worth the higher fee.
In short
If fee is the first filter, CMC Vellore costs less than MAHE. If median pay matters more, MAHE has the higher printed PG 2-year pay.
In short
If you want a lower fee and higher PG median pay, MAHE is ahead of Amrita Kochi on these rows. Check clinical fit before you decide.
In short
If cost and pay matter most, MAHE looks better than SRM Chennai on this comparison. Pick SRM only if its city or seat comfort matters more.
In short
If fee is the main worry, AIIMS Rishikesh is much cheaper. If you want the MAHE campus and can pay more, use the fee block before deciding.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want mental health nursing practice and already meet the work rule. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs, and the PG 2-year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA. Check the EMI and scholarship blocks before you pay.
Should I take this course if I already work as a nurse?▾
Yes, this course fits working nurses who want a mental health nursing role. MAHE asks for 1 year of nursing work, so your experience is part of the entry rule. Keep your work paper ready before counselling, because the file check can block the seat.
What job can this course lead to?▾
It can lead to psychiatric nursing roles in hospitals, clinics, community mental health work and teaching. The department trains students through OPD, ward and linked mental health centres. Use the INR 11.8 LPA median only as a PG 2-year signal, not a sure course pay.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you do not have nursing work experience yet. The 1-year work rule is a hard gate, so marks alone will not clear your file. You should also pause if you need course-only pay data before taking a loan.
Is MAHE right for mental health nursing practice?▾
Yes, if you want clinical practice in psychiatric settings. The department lists ward, OPD, counselling and community mental health training. That matters more here than a broad college name, so ask the department about current posting sites before you join.
Should I wait a year and apply later?▾
Wait only if your experience paper or registration is not ready. The intake is 4 seats, so losing one cycle can be costly if you already qualify. If your papers are ready, apply in the next form window and keep fee papers ready.
Is the small 4-seat intake a problem?▾
It is a problem if you treat 55% as a sure seat. The marks floor only makes you eligible, while 4 seats make the merit list tight. Apply early, keep every paper ready and do not miss counselling messages.
Is the fee worth it against the median pay?▾
The fee looks manageable against the PG 2-year median pay. The course fee without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs, and the median pay printed on this page is INR 11.8 LPA. Since that pay is not course-only, ask MCON for recent branch outcomes before taking a loan.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You apply online on the MAHE admission portal. MAHE checks your nursing degree, 55% marks, registration and 1 year work paper. It then uses qualifying marks for the merit list and counselling. Pay the first fee part only after the offer is clear.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full course fee without hostel is INR 3.52 Lakhs. Hostel and living estimate takes it to INR 5.52 Lakhs on this page. The refundable caution deposit is INR 10,000 and is not counted in the fee total.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the official fee row shows two yearly parts for this 2-year course. Tuition is INR 1.29 Lakhs a year and other fee is INR 47,000 a year. Ask the admission office about the exact first payment date before you accept the offer.
Do scholarships apply to this course?▾
Yes, but each scheme has its own rule. MAHE merit support, state post-matric help and central schemes can lower the fee for eligible students. Use the scholarship calculator above as an estimate, then confirm the paper list with MAHE before fee payment.

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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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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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