MAHE Manipal M.Tech Avionics: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Avionics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.27 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 4.06 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 6.94 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
MET rank, final merit round 2025
Placement rate
69%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Avionics

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Avionics with 30 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with avionics lab work from the first semester. The university holds NAAC A++ and the UGC Institution of Eminence status. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 7.90 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in the final merit round of 2025. The PG two-year class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 6.94 LPA. Rounded to INR 6.9 LPA, 69% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Fees

The full course costs INR 4.06 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.90 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.96 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.84 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.96 LakhsINR 99,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 10,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.84 LakhsINR 1.92 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.06 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.90 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
MET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
MET session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
MET result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
MAHE counselling choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Eligibility

You need graduation with a relevant BE or B.Tech degree and 50% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
graduation subjectsa relevant BE or B.Tech degree
graduation marks50% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamMET rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Admission Process

MAHE counselling 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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write METSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE counsellingList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Cutoff

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

CategoryClosing rank, GeneralRound and year
General12,400final merit round, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300final merit round, 2025
SC2,100final merit round, 2025
ST1,000final merit round, 2025
EWS1,900final merit round, 2025

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Placements

The PG two-year class of 2025 placed 69% of its batch at a median of INR 6.94 LPA. The rounded pay is INR 6.9 LPA and the course-level highest offer is not published. Avionics, embedded and aerospace teams hire this course on campus.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6.94 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 6.94 LPA
Highest offerINR 6.94 LPA
Batch placed69%
RecruitersAvionics, embedded and aerospace teams, on campus

MAHE M.Tech Avionics 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE M.Tech merit scholarshipMET rank holder with 50% in the relevant degreeINR 2 Lakhs over the course
AICTE PG ScholarshipAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationINR 40,000 over the course
Education loan interest subsidyeligible bank loan and MAHE rulesINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Karnataka SSP post-matric scholarshipeligible category and income papersINR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Ranking

NAAC gave MAHE the A++ grade in 2024. UGC lists MAHE as an Institution of Eminence in 2026. These are university-level marks, so you should read them with the course fee and placement table.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024A++
UGC status2026Institution of Eminence
NIRF data filing2026Submitted

MAHE M.Tech Avionics Course Structure

Year 1 covers avionics, navigation, guidance, sensors and embedded systems. Year 2 has electives, simulation work and the final project. You use the department avionics lab, flight simulator and aircraft systems for course work.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Avionics, aircraft instruments and control systems
Year 2Navigation, guidance, sensors and embedded systems
Year 2Simulation, antenna design and program electives
Year 2Electives, dissertation and project work

MAHE M.Tech Avionics 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomRoom options are allotted online by the hostel office
Single roomLimited rooms, based on the hostel list
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusManipal campus in a university town

Should you pick M.Tech Avionics at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want a avionics job and can live in a university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are General, so a rank that misses the NRI list can still get in.
You want avionics jobs: the department has an avionics lab, flight simulator and aircraft systems for project work.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile shows the fee can return in the first working year.
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 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a university town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the MET result: the MAHE counselling choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if first merit list gives it to you on a General rank. If you are NRI and below the first merit list close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech Avionics Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in a relevant BE or B.Tech degree. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Degree rule: A final-year student can apply if the degree proof comes before joining.
Exam needed: A MET rank. MET rank decides the NRI seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.
M.Tech Avionics Admission Process▾
Write MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on MAHE counselling: MAHE counselling (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.

M.Tech Avionics 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
MET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
MET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
MET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MAHE counselling choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE course page and admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Avionics Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 99,000 a semester
INR 3.96 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.92 Lakhs a year
INR 3.84 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.06 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.90 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 6,845
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
171%
median first-year pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 13,320
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
88%
median first-year pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee

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

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

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

Category
Quota
General · General
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · NRI
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · NRI
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · NRI
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · NRI
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 course 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 · NRI
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 First merit list close is the safe number. The final merit round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Avionics 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.

MAHE M.Tech merit scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: MET rank holder with 50% in the relevant degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
AICTE PG Scholarship
INR 40,000
All India Council for Technical Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: valid GATE score and AICTE rulesApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Education loan interest subsidy
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: eligible bank loan and MAHE rulesApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Karnataka SSP post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Karnataka scholarship portal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: eligible category and income papersApply 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 3.66 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.06 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.66 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.66 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.16 Lakhs

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Avionics vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Coimbatore
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.06 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 1.54 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 2.84 Lakhs more
INR 4.06 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 2.34 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 1.79 Lakhs more
Median paylatest batch
INR 6.9 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
69%
Class of 2025
65%
4 points lower
60%
9 points lower
58%
11 points lower, Class of 2024
62%
7 points lower
59%
10 points lower
Closing rankMET rank, General
12,400
final merit round, 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
30
MET
25
5 fewer
20
10 fewer
15
15 fewer
22
8 fewer
18
12 fewer
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
171%
on INR 6.94 LPA
170%
1 points lower
117%
54 points lower
120%
51 points lower
128%
43 points lower
133%
38 points lower
In short
Hindustan costs more and pays more by median pay, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Hindustan; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Amrita places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two 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.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less by median pay 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
Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its median 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 Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Avionics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Avionics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs and the last batch had a median pay of INR 6.94 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 merit seat closed at rank 12,400 in final merit round 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 avionics, embedded and systems jobs with product and embedded and aerospace teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 6.94 LPA, the median was INR 6.94 LPA and 69% 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 2. The campus is in a university 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 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover navigation, guidance and embedded systems, 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 project choice 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. 69% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6.94 LPA is lower than the median of INR 6.94 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 2.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Avionics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Avionics places a bigger share of its batch with avionics and embedded firms, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Avionics, the project choice after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the MET exam and fill this college in your MAHE counselling choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE counselling 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 2-year fee is INR 4.06 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.90 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.

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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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