MAHE Manipal M.Sc Stem Cell & Regenrative Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Stem Cell & Regenrative Medicine programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.98 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 8.18 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 11.8 LPA
PG 2-year median, NIRF
Cutoff
55%
minimum aggregate for entry
Placement rate
78%
PG 2-year batch placed

About MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Stem Cell course through Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Bengaluru. The course has four semesters, with classroom work first and project work later, and MIRM is one of India's first stem cell training institutes. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.18 Lakhs, and INR 10.58 Lakhs with hostel and living. Admission uses your qualifying marks and a personal interview. The class size is 30 seats. The PG two-year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA with 78% placed.

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Fees

The full course costs INR 10.58 Lakhs with hostel and INR 8.18 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.10 Lakhs. You pay the main fee in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee for this batch. The refundable caution deposit is separate and comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6.10 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 3.05 Lakhs a year
Other feeINR 2.08 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 1.04 Lakhs a year
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Total, no hostelINR 8.18 LakhsTuition plus other fee
Total with hostelINR 10.58 LakhsIncludes hostel and living estimate

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Admission Dates

The next MAHE form is expected in Jan 2027, and classes are expected in Jul 2027. The last published course date had the form closing on 10 Jul 2026. You should watch the MAHE admission portal because the interview and fee dates come after the form.

EventDateStatus
Admission form and registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
Personal interview roundApr 2027Tentative
Interview result and merit listMay 2027Tentative
Provisional seat offer and allotmentMay 2027Tentative
First fee payment, last dateJun 2027Tentative
Admission order and document checkJun 2027Tentative
Orientation and reportingJul 2027Tentative
Classes startJul 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Eligibility

You need 55% aggregate and a bachelor degree with at least one biological science subject. Life Sciences, MBBS, BDS, BVSc, Allied Health Science and BE or BTech Biotechnology are accepted. If your degree is close to these, ask the admission office before you fill the form.

RequirementWhat you need
Minimum marks55% aggregate
Main degree routeLife Sciences or allied health degree
Professional degree routeMBBS, BDS, BVSc, or BE or BTech Biotechnology
Subject ruleAt least one biological science subject

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Admission Process

Apply online first, then upload the eligibility papers. MAHE checks the papers and calls students for PI. You get a provisional offer after the merit list. If you miss the first fee payment date, the seat can move to another student.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the MAHE admission form
Document checkUpload marks and degree papers
PIAttend the personal interview
Merit listCheck the offer on the admission portal
Fee paymentPay the first part to keep the seat

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Cutoff

The entry rule starts at 55%, while a safer file is 70% and above. MAHE does not publish a rank cutoff for this course. Treat 55% as the entry rule only, because PI and your biology work can decide the final list.

ProfileScore rangeMeaning
Strong file85% and aboveGood marks for the interview route
Can try70% to 84%Prepare your biology work well
Entry rule55% to 69%Ask MAHE before you pay the form fee

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Placements

The PG two-year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA, and 78% of that batch was placed. The course also points many students to PhD work. Students can look at pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, hospitals and research labs after the course.

MetricValue
Median payINR 11.8 LPA
Placement rate78%
Higher study pathPhD in India or abroad
Work areasPharma, biotech, hospitals, research labs

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Scholarships

The largest listed aid on this page is INR 2 Lakhs, and the Central Sector Scheme gives INR 40,000. The exact match depends on category, income and papers. You should keep income proof, category proof and marks ready before the form month.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST with low family incomeINR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeIncome up to INR 8 LakhsINR 40,000
MAHE PG merit supportStrong marksINR 1.50 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Ranking

MAHE is #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++ grade. MIRM is also known as an early stem cell training institute in India. The ranking speaks about the university, while this page explains this course.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAACLatest cycleA++
Institute note2007MIRM set up as a stem cell training institute

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Course Structure

Semester 1 builds cell biology basics, and Semester 4 is the main project. The first year gives classroom and practical work. The second year moves you into mini project and project work with a mentor.

YearWhat you study
Semester 1Cell biology basics and stem cell introduction
Semester 2Tissue stem cells and tissue engineering
Semester 3Mini project
Semester 4Major project with a mentor

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell Seats and Intake

The working intake used on this page is 30 seats, with one small lab batch. A smaller class can help in project guidance, but the final seat list can change when MAHE opens the form. Check the admission offer before paying.

QuotaSeats
Course intake30
ModeFull-time
CampusBengaluru

Should you pick M.Sc Stem Cell at MAHE?

This course suits students who want lab research in stem cells and can study a small research course.

Pick it if:
You want a research path: MIRM works with IISc, inStem, NCBS and C-CAMP, so the course points toward labs and PhD work.
You want long lab time: semesters 3 and 4 are project work, so you build a research file before leaving.
Your marks are strong: the route uses qualifying marks and PI, so prepare your biology work before the interview.
You want the fee back: the PG median pay is INR 11.8 LPA against INR 8.18 Lakhs fees.
Skip it if:
You want a quick industry job: the course points more to research labs, hospitals and biotech firms than campus job lists.
You dislike wet lab work: stem cell culture and tissue engineering practicals sit at the centre of the course.
You need course pay data: MAHE prints PG median pay, but this course's own pay is not cleanly printed.
Your degree has no biology: the admission rule needs one biological science subject or a related professional degree.
Counsellor's advice
If your goal is PhD or a lab role, take it after checking the project mentors. If you want a fast campus job, ask MIRM for course placement names before paying.
M.Sc Stem Cell Eligibility▾
Minimum marks: 55% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
Degree route: Life Sciences, MBBS, BDS, BVSc, Allied Health Science or BE or BTech Biotechnology.
Subject rule: You need at least one biological science subject in the earlier degree.
Selection route: MAHE uses qualifying marks and PI for this course.
M.Sc Stem Cell Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form for MIRM Bengaluru when the portal opens.
Upload papers: Give marks, degree papers and identity proof on the admission portal.
Attend PI: Prepare your biology subjects, project work and reason for choosing stem cell research.
Check merit list: MAHE sends a provisional offer after checking marks and PI.
Pay first fee: Pay by the date in the offer, or you can lose the seat.

M.Sc Stem Cell 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
Jan 2027
Admission form and registration, last date to apply
Fill the MAHE form before the last date named on the portal.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Personal interview round
Prepare your biology work and project notes before this step.
Tentative
May 2027
Interview result and merit list
MAHE is expected to share the offer list after the interview.
Tentative
May 2027
Provisional seat offer and allotment
You get the offer on the admission portal if selected.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by this date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission order and document check
Upload final papers and check the admission order.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Orientation and reporting
Reach the campus or online reporting desk when MAHE tells you.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Teaching is expected to start after orientation.

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

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell 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 3.05 Lakhs a year
INR 6.10 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.04 Lakhs a year
INR 2.08 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 8.18 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.58 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 13,792
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
144%
PG two-year median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 17,839
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
112%
PG two-year median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your profile get you M.Sc Stem Cell at MAHE?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use marks because this course has no rank list.

Category
Route
General · Indian route
85% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
70% to 84%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 70%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
General · NRI route
80% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
65% to 79%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 65%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
OBC-NCL · Indian route
80% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
65% to 79%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 65%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
OBC-NCL · NRI route
75% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
60% to 74%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 60%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
SC · Indian route
70% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
55% to 69%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 55%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
SC · NRI route
65% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
55% to 64%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 55%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
ST · Indian route
70% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
55% to 69%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 55%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
ST · NRI route
65% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
55% to 64%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 55%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
EWS · Indian route
75% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
60% to 74%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 60%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
EWS · NRI route
70% and above: yes, your marks are strong for the PI route.
55% to 69%: almost there. Keep biology work ready for the interview.
Below 55%: not safe. Improve your file or ask the admission office.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The PI route can change the final list, so do not treat 55% as a safe score. Use it only as the entry rule and prepare your project or lab work for the interview.

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell 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 across the course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid for students who meet the income and marks rule.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026Not eligible on your answers
MAHE PG merit support
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Given on merit when MAHE lists it for the batch.
Who qualifies: strong marks in the qualifying degreeApply with the admission formNot eligible on your answers
Education loan interest help
INR 1 Lakh
Vidya Lakshmi linked bank scheme
Cuts the interest cost for students who qualify through a bank.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply before loan approvalNot 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 7.78 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 8.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.78 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.78 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.28 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell 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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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 8.18 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 6.18 Lakhs
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Average paylatest PG batch
INR 11.8 LPA
PG 2-year median
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Placement ratelatest PG batch
78%
PG 2-year batch
70%
8 points lower
65%
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72%
6 points lower
80%
2 points higher
68%
10 points lower
Closing scorequalifying marks, General
55%
entry rule
50%
5 points lower
60%
5 points higher
55%
Same score
50%
5 points lower
55%
Same score
Seatscourse intake
30
published intake
40
10 more
60
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30
Same seats
25
5 fewer
50
20 more
ROIfee against pay
144%
from fee block
86%
58 points lower
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108 points lower
80%
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68%
76 points lower
69%
75 points lower
In short
If your goal is stem cell research, compare the project mentor before the fee. If both seats are open, use MAHE for the stronger research link.
In short
If your goal is stem cell research, compare the project mentor before the fee. If both seats are open, use MAHE for the stronger research link.
In short
If your goal is stem cell research, compare the project mentor before the fee. If both seats are open, use MAHE for the stronger research link.
In short
If your goal is stem cell research, compare the project mentor before the fee. If both seats are open, use MAHE for the stronger research link.
In short
If your goal is stem cell research, compare the project mentor before the fee. If both seats are open, use MAHE for the stronger research link.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Stem Cell

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Stem Cell at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a research path in stem cells. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.18 Lakhs, and the PG two-year median pay is INR 11.8 LPA. Check the project mentor and lab fit before you pay, because this course is not built only for fast campus jobs.
Should I take this course for a quick industry job?▾
Take it only if the job still connects to lab research, biotech or hospitals. The course spends four semesters on stem cells, tissue engineering and projects, so it suits research work better than general sales jobs. Ask MIRM for course placement names before you decide.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can aim for research labs, pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies and hospital-linked clinical work. The page uses INR 11.8 LPA as the PG two-year median pay because course-only pay is not cleanly printed. If you need a campus job, ask for the latest course list.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, this is one of the clearer reasons to pick it. MAHE lists PhD paths at inStem, IISc, JNCASR, NCBS and abroad universities for this field. If your goal is research, compare the fourth-semester project guide before you confirm the seat.
Should I apply if I have just 55% marks?▾
You can apply because 55% is the entry rule, but it is not a safe score. The PI route also checks your biology base and your fit for the course. Keep project notes ready, and ask the admission office before paying if your degree is not clearly listed.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you dislike wet lab work or want a broad management job. The course has stem cell culture, tissue engineering and project work at the centre. If you want a faster job route, ask for course placement names and compare them with the fee block above.
Is the fee high against the pay?▾
It is manageable for students who get the PG median pay. The fee without hostel is INR 8.18 Lakhs, while the median pay used here is INR 11.8 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI of INR 13,792 before you decide.
Will a small batch help me?▾
It can help if the working intake stays close to 30 seats. A smaller lab batch can make project guidance easier, especially in semesters 3 and 4. Still, confirm the current intake on the offer letter because MAHE can change seats for a batch.
Should I choose this over a general biotechnology course?▾
Choose this if you specifically want stem cells, regenerative biology and tissue engineering. A general biotechnology course can keep more job paths open. Here, the strength is focused lab work, so pick it only when that focus matches your study plan.
Can I pay the MAHE fee in parts?▾
Yes, the main fee is split into two yearly parts in the official fee table. The tuition fee is INR 3.05 Lakhs a year, and the other fee is INR 1.04 Lakhs a year. Ask the admission office about any extra payment help before the first due date.
Will I surely get hostel at the Bengaluru campus?▾
Do not assume it before the offer. The fee block uses INR 2.40 Lakhs as a hostel and living estimate, but the admission offer decides what is available. If hostel matters to you, ask MIRM before paying the first part of the fee.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the income-based schemes first because they can change the net fee. The calculator shows INR 2 Lakhs as the largest listed aid and INR 40,000 under the Central Sector Scheme. Keep income proof and category proof ready before the form month.

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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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