MAHE Manipal M.Sc Speech Language Pathology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Speech Language Pathology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 11.32 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 9.78 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
MAHE, all 2-year PG courses, NIRF
Minimum marks
55%
in BASLP or an equal degree
Placement rate
78%
MAHE 2-year PG batch placed

About MAHE Manipal M.Sc Speech Language Pathology

MAHE Manipal offers the M.Sc Speech Language Pathology as a two-year, full-time course at Manipal College of Health Professions. You study on the Manipal health sciences campus over four semesters, with clinical practicum in each year. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and the RCI accredits this course. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.78 Lakhs, paid once a year, and INR 12.20 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MET and the online counselling that MAHE holds after it. MAHE's 2-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA, and 78% of that batch was placed, as per NIRF 2025 data.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 12.20 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 9.78 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 7.32 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, and the first-year fee in two parts after the seat is allotted. The other fee adds INR 2.46 Lakhs over two years. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave, and hostel is extra only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 7.32 LakhsINR 3.66 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 2.46 LakhsINR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.42 LakhsINR 1.21 Lakhs a year, cheapest shared room
Total, no hostelINR 9.78 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.20 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Admission Dates

The 2026 counselling rounds are over, and the last balance fee date was 7 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, with the MET application expected to close in Mar 2027. Keep your degree marks card and internship certificate ready before the form opens.

EventDateStatus
MET application, last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET phase 1 examApr 2027Tentative
MET merit list and rankJun 2027Tentative
Counselling registration and choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round 1 seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
First fee part after allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Balance first-year fee, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkSep 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Eligibility

You need a BASLP, B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or BSLH degree with 55% marks from a university the RCI recognises. You also need a MET rank and a finished internship by the date the brochure sets. If your degree is not one of these three, you cannot apply for this course.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBASLP, B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or BSLH
Marks55% aggregate or an equal grade
RecognitionA university the RCI recognises
ExamA MET rank of the same year
InternshipFinished by the date in the brochure, 15 Sep in 2026

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Admission Process

You write the MET, then register for online counselling and pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit. MAHE allots the seat on your MET rank, your choices and the seats left. You then pay INR 2.40 Lakhs within the days set for that round, or you lose the seat and the deposit.

StepWhat you do
1. Write the METPhase 1 in April or phase 2 in May
2. Register and fill choicesPay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and save your choices once
3. Seat allotmentMAHE allots on MET rank, choice order and seats left
4. Pay the feeINR 2.40 Lakhs first, then the balance of INR 2.49 Lakhs
5. Report on campusBring your original marks card, degree and internship certificate

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for this course. You need 55% in your degree to join counselling, and 4 online rounds fill the seats. Your MET rank, your choice order and the seats left decide who gets in, so fill your choices with care.

ItemDetail
Closing MET rankNot published
Marks to join counselling55% in the degree
Online rounds4, and more only if seats are left
What decides the seatMET rank, choice order and seats left

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Placements

MAHE's 2-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA, and 78% of that batch was placed in 2023-24. These are NIRF 2025 figures for all 2-year PG courses; MAHE does not publish figures for this course alone. Speech-language pathologists work in hospitals, special schools and rehabilitation clinics.

MetricValue
Median pay, all 2-year PG coursesINR 11.8 LPA, Class of 2024
Batch placed, all 2-year PG courses78%
Pay for this course aloneNot published
Where graduates workHospitals, special schools and rehabilitation clinics

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Scholarships

The Scholar award takes 20% off the fee, INR 1.96 Lakhs over the course, and gives the most. The Achiever award and the alumni children award each give INR 97,800. MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, and the Scholar award needs 70% in your degree.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE ScholarTop MET rank among students admitted, 70% in the degreeINR 1.96 Lakhs over the course
MAHE AchieverTop of the batch in year 1 with 8 CGPA and no backlogINR 97,800 in year 2
MAHE alumni childrenA parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in the degreeINR 97,800 over the course

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The RCI accredits this course. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and perception data.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAACCurrentA++
RCICurrentAccredited

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Course Structure

The course has four semesters over two years. Each semester has one sessional exam, seminar ratings, journal club and clinical practicum. You learn through case-based classes, clinical demonstrations and small group talks.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Semesters 1 and 2: theory papers, seminars, journal club and clinical practicum
Year 2Semesters 3 and 4: advanced papers, clinical practicum and research work

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Hostel and Campus

The cheapest shared room is INR 59,000 a year and the mess is INR 62,000, so together they cost INR 1.21 Lakhs a year. You book it on the hostel portal after the first fee part, and rooms go by what is free. If you leave before classes start, the full hostel fee comes back.

ItemDetail
Cheapest roomDouble room, common bath, no AC, INR 59,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
BookingOn the hostel portal after the first fee part
RefundFull hostel fee back if you leave before classes start

Should you pick M.Sc SLP at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits speech therapy graduates who want hospital clinical work and can pay a private university fee.

Pick it if:
You want clinical training with hospital patients: the college shares its campus with a large teaching hospital, where your clinical postings happen.
You want a strong university name on your degree: MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF and holds NAAC A++, and the RCI accredits this course.
You hope for a better seat after round 1: if you do not opt out, a later round can move you up.
You are also applying for M.Sc Audiology here: both courses share one choice list, so put the course you want more as choice 1.
Skip it if:
You are paying the full fee yourself: the full fee is INR 9.78 Lakhs without hostel, and MAHE publishes no pay figure for this course alone.
You want to judge the course by its pay: the INR 11.8 LPA median covers every 2-year PG course at MAHE, not speech therapy jobs alone.
You cannot pay INR 2.40 Lakhs soon after allotment: MAHE cancels a late seat and keeps the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit.
You are still doing your internship: it must end by a fixed date in September, so check your end date first.
Counsellor's advice
If this course is your first choice, pay the first fee part on time and then opt out. If you want Audiology more, stay in and accept any upgrade.
M.Sc SLP Eligibility▾
Degree: BASLP, B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or BSLH from a university the RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) recognises.
Marks: At least 55% aggregate in that degree, or an equal grade.
Exam: A rank in the MET (Manipal Entrance Test) of the same year.
Internship: Finished by the date the brochure sets. It was 15 Sep in 2026.
Result awaited: You can join counselling, but tell the Admissions office at once if you miss 55%. The seat is then cancelled.
M.Sc SLP Admission Process▾
Write the MET: Phase 1 in April or phase 2 in May. You book your own test slot.
Register for counselling: Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit on the MAHE counselling portal.
Fill choices once: Your round 1 choices are used for every later round and cannot be changed.
Pay the fee: Pay the first part within the days set for your round, or you lose the seat and the deposit.
Report on campus: Bring your original marks card, degree and internship certificate for the document check.

M.Sc SLP 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
Mar 2027
MET application, last date to apply
Expected in March, as in 2026. Apply before it to get a second test try.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET phase 1 exam
Expected in April. You book your own test date and slot online.
Tentative
May 2027
MET phase 2 exam, second attempt
Expected in May. A second try is open only if you applied before the phase 1 last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET merit list and rank
Expected in June. Your MET rank decides every round.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling registration and choice filling
Expected in late June. You pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and save your choices once.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Expected in early July, on the counselling portal after 8 PM.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First fee part after allotment
In 2026 you had about a week to pay INR 2.40 Lakhs, or you lost the seat and the deposit.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Rounds 2 to 4 seat allotment
Expected in July. Your round 1 choices are used again; you cannot change them.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Balance first-year fee, last date
Expected in early August. You pay INR 2.49 Lakhs by the date set for your round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected in September. Bring your original marks card, degree and internship certificate.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected after the internship deadline, which was in mid September in 2026.

Source: MAHE counselling brochure 2026 and MET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2026-27 fee notice. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 3.66 Lakhs a year
INR 7.32 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.23 Lakhs a year
INR 2.46 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, cheapest shared room
INR 2.42 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 9.78 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.20 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 16,490
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Paid in year 1
INR 4.89 Lakhs
tuition + other fee, in two parts
Education loan EMI
INR 20,570
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Year 1 with hostel
INR 6.10 Lakhs
fee + cheapest room and mess

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

Can you get a seat in M.Sc SLP at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree and your marks. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank, so this checks the rules to join counselling.

Your degree
Your degree marks
Yes, you can join counselling
Your degree and marks meet the rule. Your MET rank, your choice order and the seats left then decide the seat.
Almost there
You can join counselling now. If your final marks fall under 55%, tell the Admissions office at once, because the seat is cancelled.
Not yet
The rule asks for 55% in your degree. Below that, you cannot take part in counselling for this course this year.
Yes, you can join counselling
Your degree and marks meet the rule. Your MET rank, your choice order and the seats left then decide the seat.
Almost there
You can join counselling now. If your final marks fall under 55%, tell the Admissions office at once, because the seat is cancelled.
Not yet
The rule asks for 55% in your degree. Below that, you cannot take part in counselling for this course this year.
Not this course
Only a BASLP, B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or BSLH degree from an RCI recognised university counts. Look at other PG courses that take your degree.
Not this course
Only a BASLP, B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or BSLH degree from an RCI recognised university counts. Look at other PG courses that take your degree.
Not this course
Only a BASLP, B.Sc (Speech and Hearing) or BSLH degree from an RCI recognised university counts. Look at other PG courses that take your degree.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE fills seats only from the choices you save in round 1. You cannot add or change a choice later, so list every course and campus you would really join.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP Scholarship Calculator

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

Degree marks and MET rank
A parent graduated from MAHE
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, so the bigger one you qualify for blocks the rest.

MAHE Scholar
INR 1.96 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
A 20% cut on the program fee in both years if you keep 8 CGPA.
Who qualifies: top MET rank among admitted students, 70% in the degreeApply on the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Achiever
INR 97,800
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
A 20% cut on the year 2 fee, won on your year 1 results.
Who qualifies: top of the batch in year 1, 8 CGPA, no backlogGiven in year 2, no form
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni children
INR 97,800
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
A 10% cut on the program fee in both years. Only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
Who qualifies: a parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in the degreeApply with the parent's alumni portal proof
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.96 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.82 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 97,800
Your net course fee: INR 8.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 9.78 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP vs similar colleges

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

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Mangalore
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Kochi
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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
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Bharati Vidyapeeth
Pune
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 9.78 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 9.78 Lakhs
Same fee
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payall 2-year PG courses, NIRF
INR 11.8 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 11.8 LPA
Same pay
INR 6 LPA
INR 5.8 LPA less
INR 5.4 LPA
INR 6.4 LPA less
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 4.3 LPA less
PG batch placedall 2-year PG courses, NIRF
78%
Class of 2024
78%
Same share placed
61%
17 points lower
72%
6 points lower
93%
15 points higher
NIRF rankUniversity ranking 2025
#3
2025
#3
Same rank
#8
5 places lower
#60
57 places lower
#59
56 places lower
Hostel + mess2 years, cheapest shared room
INR 2.42 Lakhs
2 years
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
KMC Mangalore is part of MAHE, so it has the same fee, the same counselling and the same university figures. If you would rather live in Mangalore city, list it right after MAHE Manipal; if not, leave it out of your choices.
In short
Amrita's 2-year PG courses show a lower median pay and a smaller share placed. If your MET rank gets you MAHE Manipal and you can pay its fee, take it; check Amrita's own fee before you rank it.
In short
SRIHER ranks much lower in NIRF and its 2-year PG courses pay less. If you want to study in Chennai, keep SRIHER as a backup below MAHE Manipal, and ask SRIHER for its fee first.
In short
Bharati Vidyapeeth places a bigger share of its 2-year PG batch but at a lower median pay and rank. If you want Pune, apply there too; if MAHE Manipal gives you a seat, it is the stronger pick here.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc SLP

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc SLP at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want hospital clinical training at a well-ranked university. The full fee is INR 9.78 Lakhs without hostel, and MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone. Look at the EMI line in the fee block, and ask working speech therapists about starting pay before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work as speech-language pathologists in hospitals, special schools and rehabilitation clinics, or start their own practice. MAHE's 2-year PG courses had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA, but that figure covers every PG course, not speech therapy alone. Ask the department about the last batch's jobs before you pay.
Who should take this course here?▾
Take it if you hold a BASLP or an equal degree with 55% marks and want clinical work with hospital patients. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking and the RCI accredits the course. If you can pay INR 9.78 Lakhs over two years, put it high in your choices.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if the fee will stretch your family or if you want a pay figure for this course before you commit. The fee is INR 9.78 Lakhs without hostel and no course-level pay is published. If money is tight, apply to lower-fee colleges as well and compare offers.
Should I pick SLP or Audiology at MAHE?▾
Pick SLP if you enjoy therapy for speech, language and swallowing, and Audiology if you prefer hearing tests and hearing aids. Both have the same fee and share one choice list. Put the course you want more as choice 1, because an upgrade in a later round must be accepted.
Is this course good for research or a PhD later?▾
Yes, if you use the research work in year 2 well. The department asks students to take part in research and present at conferences. If you plan a PhD, choose a guide early and aim for a paper from your research work before you finish.
Should I wait a year for a better MET rank?▾
Usually no, if you already get a seat in any round. MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank, so a year's wait gives no sure gain. If you miss a seat in all 4 rounds, then write the MET again and apply early to get two test attempts.
Can I get a better seat after round 1?▾
Yes, if you do not opt out after paying the first fee part. Your round 1 choices stay live, and a later round can move you to a higher choice. You must then accept the new seat, so opt out once you hold the course you want most.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write the MET, then register for MAHE's online counselling and pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit. Save your choices once, because they cannot be changed later. When a seat is allotted, pay INR 2.40 Lakhs within the round's days and report with your original papers.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 9.78 Lakhs without hostel. With the cheapest shared room and mess it comes to INR 12.20 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is extra and comes back when you leave. Use the toggle in the fee block to see both totals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, for the first year only. You pay INR 2.40 Lakhs soon after allotment and the balance INR 2.49 Lakhs by the date set for your round. From year 2 you pay the full yearly fee at the start of the year, so plan a loan early if you need one.
Do I get the fee back if I leave?▾
Partly, and it depends on when you leave. MAHE follows the UGC refund policy, and the hostel fee comes back in full only if you leave before classes start. Read the refund rules on the MAHE fees page before you pay the first part.
Are there scholarships for this course?▾
Yes, but only a few. The Scholar award takes 20%% off the fee for the top MET rank with 70%% in the degree, and alumni children get 10%%. MAHE gives one scholarship at a time, so use the calculator above to see which one fits you.

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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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