Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal M.S Orthopaedics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.S Orthopaedics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 87.72 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 6.15 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 8.5 LPA

Recent batch, this course

Cutoff

12,400

NEET PG rank, Round 6 2025

Placement rate

92%

Recent batch students placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE MS Orthopaedics

MAHE offers the three-year, full-time MS Orthopaedics at KMC Manipal with 15 seats through NEET PG. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with ward work from the first year. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and KMC Manipal stands #29 in Collegedunia's Medical ranking 2025 and #9 in NIRF medical 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MCC counselling for deemed universities. The General deemed seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Recent batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Fees

The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 6 Lakhs	INR 1 Lakh a semester, 6 semesters
Admission fee	INR 15,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 3.20 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Total, no hostel	INR 6.15 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 9.35 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Admission Dates

The 2027 batch takes the NEET PG written in Dec 2026. Round 1 result comes in Apr 2027 and classes start on 15 Jun 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
NEET PG application, last date to apply	27 Aug 2026 to 28 Nov 2026	Confirmed
NEET PG exam	7 Dec 2026	Confirmed
NEET PG result and scorecard	5 Jan 2027	Confirmed
MCC round 1 choice filling	31 Jan 2027 to 20 Feb 2027	Confirmed
Round 1 allotment result	10 Apr 2027	Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date	25 Apr 2027	Confirmed
Reporting and document check	10 Jun 2027	Confirmed
Classes start	15 Jun 2027	Confirmed

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Eligibility

You need MBBS from an NMC recognised college and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a valid NEET PG rank. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
MBBS degree	MBBS or a recognised equal degree
Internship	Completed or finishing by the MCC date
Exam	NEET PG rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Admission Process

MCC allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write NEET PG	Write NEET PG and keep your scorecard ready
2. Register and fill choices on MCC	Choose KMC Manipal MS Orthopaedics if your rank can reach it
3. Accept the allotted seat	Pay the fee within the MCC deadline
4. Report	Bring original MBBS papers, internship proof and allotment letter

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MCC closing ranks for deemed seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, Deemed	Round and year
General	12,400	Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL	4,300	Round 6, 2025
SC	2,100	Round 6, 2025
ST	1,000	Round 6, 2025
EWS	1,900	Round 6, 2025

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Placements

The Recent students placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Hospitals and fellowships are the main path after this course.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 8.5 LPA, Recent batch
Median pay	INR 8 LPA
Highest offer	INR 22 LPA
Batch placed	92%
Recruiters	Hospitals and fellowships

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state 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 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Ranking

The college stands #29 in Collegedunia's Medical ranking and #9 in NIRF medical, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Medical ranking	2025	#29
NIRF Medical	2025	#9
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Course Structure

Year 1 is anatomy review, trauma basics and ward duties; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with ward work from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Anatomy review, trauma basics and ward duties
Year 2	Trauma, casting, imaging and basic operative care
Year 3	Arthroplasty, spine, arthroscopy and paediatric orthopaedics

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted 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 health town

Should you pick MS Orthopaedics at MAHE?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a university health town for three years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Deemed, so a rank that misses the Open list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want internships in a big city: this is a university health town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the MCC choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Deemed rank. If you are Open and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

MS Orthopaedics Eligibility▾

Internship: 75% in MBBS or a recognised equal degree. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A NEET PG rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Open seats.

Deemed quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

MS Orthopaedics Admission Process▾

Write NEET PG: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MCC: MCC (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

MS Orthopaedics Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official dates for the 2027 batch. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

27 Aug 2026 to 28 Nov 2026

NEET PG application, last date to apply

Last date to apply is 28 Nov 2026. Late forms are not taken.

Confirmed

7 Dec 2026

NEET PG exam

One paper, one day. Your best score is the only score.

Confirmed

5 Jan 2027

NEET PG result and scorecard

The scorecard decides the shortlist for the next step.

Confirmed

31 Jan 2027 to 20 Feb 2027

MCC round 1 choice filling

You are called to campus for a written test and an interview.

Confirmed

10 Apr 2027

Round 1 allotment result

The offer names your seat and the date the fee is due.

Confirmed

25 Apr 2027

Seat acceptance fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 25 Apr 2027.

Confirmed

10 Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

15 Jun 2027

Classes start

Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.

Tentative

Aug 2027

CAT registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

NEET PG exam

Expected on the last Sunday of the month.

Tentative

Jan 2028

NEET PG result and scorecard

Expected about five weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Feb 2028

MCC round 1 choice filling

Expected to be held on campus again.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Round 1 allotment result

Expected in the first half of the month.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Seat acceptance fee

Expected about two weeks after the offer.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in the week before classes start.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Classes start

Expected in the middle of the month.

Source: the exam body notice and the institute admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh a semester

INR 6 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 15,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Full course, as published

INR 3.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 6.15 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 9.35 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 10,369

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

138%

average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 15,765

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

91%

average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you CSE at MAHE?

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

MAHE MS Orthopaedics Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE MS Orthopaedics 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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KMC Mangalore

Northfield

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Riverbank Institute of Technology

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Harbour Institute of Technology

Harbour Town

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Lakeside Institute of Technology

Lakeside

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Summit Institute of Technology

Summit Nagar

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 6.15 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 5.60 Lakhs

INR 55,000 less

INR 6.90 Lakhs

INR 75,000 more

INR 6.15 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 6.40 Lakhs

INR 25,000 more

INR 5.85 Lakhs

INR 30,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 8.5 LPA

Recent batch

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 1.1 LPA less, Recent batch 2024

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the students placed

92%

Recent batch

88%

4 points lower

95%

3 points higher

84%

8 points lower, Recent batch 2024

90%

2 points lower

89%

3 points lower

Closing rankNEET PG rank, General

12,400

Round 6, 2025

9,400

3,000 places tougher

15,800

3,400 places easier

18,900

6,500 places easier

13,900

1,500 places easier

16,600

4,200 places easier

Seatsthis course

NEET PG

3 fewer

3 more

5 fewer

5 more

9 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

138%

on INR 8.5 LPA

170%

32 points higher

117%

21 points lower

120%

18 points lower

128%

10 points lower

133%

5 points lower

In short

Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.

In short

Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.

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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.

In short

Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE MS Orthopaedics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MS Orthopaedics at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General deemed seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Recent batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a university health town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the NEET PG exam and fill this college in your MCC choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MCC gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 3-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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.

Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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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