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.Tech Computer Network Engineering: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Computer Network Engineering 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

PG 2 year, NIRF 2026

Route

MET merit

MAHE entrance route

Placed

69%

PG 2 year, NIRF 2026

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?The MAHE offer route for this course 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 M.Tech CSE Networks

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Networks at MIT Manipal through MET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters and is built around network design, systems and security labs. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and MIT Manipal stood #56 in NIRF Engineering 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs, not counting the refundable deposit. The official batch total is INR 4.16 Lakhs with that deposit. Admission is through the Manipal Entrance Test and a MAHE merit list. The PG two-year intake in the NIRF file is 528. The latest PG two-year median pay is INR 6.94 LPA and 69% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Fees

The full course costs INR 8.30 Lakhs with hostel and INR 4.06 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.48 Lakhs. You pay the tuition and other fees in two yearly parts. The caution deposit is extra and comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 4.24 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.48 Lakhs	INR 1.24 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fee	INR 1.58 Lakhs	INR 79,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel, mess and living	INR 4.24 Lakhs	INR 2.12 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 4.06 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 8.30 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027 and classes are expected to start on 3 Aug 2027. These dates follow the last MAHE M.Tech cycle. Keep your degree marks, MET score and fee receipt ready for the offer step.

Event	Date	Status
Application form opens	Jan 2027	Tentative
Application last date to apply	30 Apr 2027	Tentative
MET slot booking and admit card	May 2027	Tentative
MET exam for M.Tech	May 2027	Tentative
MET result and merit list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Online counselling and choice form	Jun 2027	Tentative
Provisional admission offer	Jul 2027	Tentative
First-year fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Document check and admission order	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	3 Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Eligibility

You need a BE or B.Tech degree in a relevant branch with 50% aggregate marks. You also need the MET rank for the regular MAHE merit list. If your final result is not out, you must submit the final papers before MAHE fixes the last date.

Requirement	What you need
Qualifying degree	BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch
Marks	50% aggregate or equivalent grade
Exam	MET rank for the MAHE merit list
Documents	Degree marks, transfer papers and identity proof

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Admission Process

MAHE takes the form, MET score, merit list and fee payment in that order. You fill the form first. MAHE then makes the merit list and sends the offer. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE admission form for MIT Manipal
2. Write MET	Book the slot and write the entrance test
3. Check merit list	MAHE lists students on the MET score
4. Accept offer	Upload papers and pay the first-year fee
5. Join class	Complete document check and report to campus

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Cutoff

MAHE has not published a closing rank for this course. The offer depends on MET merit, seats and fee payment. The table shows the safe action for each route, so you do not use an old guess as a cutoff.

Route	Published cutoff	What it means
MET rank	Not published	Wait for the MAHE merit list and offer letter
GATE score	Not published	Ask MAHE if it is accepted for your offer
No entrance score	Not accepted	Use the next form cycle and write MET

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Placements

The latest PG two-year median pay is INR 6.94 LPA and 69% of the batch was placed. The NIRF file lists 216 placed students out of 312 graduating students. Network, cloud, security and IT services roles are the closest fit for this course.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 6.94 LPA
Batch placed	69%
Students placed	216 of 312
Higher studies	6 students
Likely roles	Network, cloud, security and IT services roles

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Scholarships

The biggest listed support here is INR 2.98 Lakhs from the AICTE PG scholarship for eligible GATE students. MAHE also lists a 20% M.Tech merit waiver worth INR 81,200 on the program fee. State and national portals need income and category papers.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
AICTE PG Scholarship	GATE qualified students, as per AICTE rules	INR 2.98 Lakhs
MAHE M.Tech merit scholarship	General category students admitted on MET rank	INR 81,200
State post-matric aid	Eligible SC, ST or OBC students with income papers	INR 40,000
NSP aid	Eligible students through the national portal	INR 40,000

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Ranking

MIT Manipal stood #56 in NIRF Engineering and MAHE has NAAC A++. NIRF uses data filed by the institute each year. NAAC checks the university on teaching, research, support systems and campus quality.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2024	#56
NAAC	2024	A++
Institution type	2026	Deemed university

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Course Structure

Semester 1 starts with advanced networks, systems and lab work. Semester 4 is mainly the project and dissertation. The middle part builds security, cloud and network design skills, so you should be ready for maths and coding together.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Advanced networks, systems and lab work
Semester 2	Network design, security and electives
Semester 3	Cloud, system design and project planning
Semester 4	Project, dissertation and viva

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Seats and Intake

The PG two-year NIRF intake is 528 across programs. The course seat count is not printed cleanly on the public page. Ask the admission office about seats before you pay the first-year fee.

Item	Detail
PG two-year intake	528 across programs
Course seat count	Not published cleanly
Campus	MIT Manipal

Should you pick M.Tech CSE Networks at MAHE?

This course suits students who want network, cloud or security roles after an engineering degree.

Pick it if:

You want network roles: the course points to network, cloud and security jobs, not a broad software degree.

Your fee worry is payback: the median pay is INR 6.94 LPA against INR 4.06 Lakhs fees.

You want a full campus course: MIT Manipal teaches this course on campus over four semesters with labs.

You have a MET plan: MAHE uses MET merit, so write the test before waiting for an offer.

Skip it if:

You want only product coding jobs: this course is closer to networks, systems, cloud and security work.

Your family needs the lowest cost: hostel and living can take the total to INR 8.30 Lakhs.

You need a printed cutoff: MAHE has not published a closing rank for this course.

Your final degree papers are late: keep the final marks ready before document check, or the offer can stop.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if your goal is networks or security and you clear MET. If you need product coding first, check the syllabus before paying.

M.Tech CSE Networks Eligibility▾

Degree needed: BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch from a recognized university.

Marks needed: 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying degree.

Entrance test: MET is the regular MAHE route for M.Tech programs at MIT Manipal.

Documents: you need degree marks, identity proof and transfer papers during document check.

M.Tech CSE Networks Admission Process▾

Apply online: fill the MAHE form for MIT Manipal and choose this M.Tech course.

Write MET: book the slot and write the Manipal Entrance Test for the M.Tech merit list.

Check offer: MAHE uses the MET score and sends the provisional offer to selected students.

Pay fee: upload papers and pay the first-year fee by the date on the offer.

Report: complete document check and join orientation before classes start.

M.Tech CSE Networks 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

Application form opens

The MAHE M.Tech form is expected to open in Jan 2027.

Tentative

30 Apr 2027

Application last date to apply

The last date is estimated from the previous M.Tech cycle.

Tentative

May 2027

MET slot booking and admit card

Book the test slot when MAHE opens it.

Tentative

May 2027

MET exam for M.Tech

Write the entrance test for the MAHE merit list.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MET result and merit list

MAHE is expected to publish the merit list after MET.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Online counselling and choice form

Fill course choices and watch the offer mail.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Provisional admission offer

Upload papers after the offer is issued.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First-year fee payment

You lose the seat if this fee is missed.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Document check and admission order

MAHE checks the papers before final admission.

Tentative

3 Aug 2027

Classes start

Classes are expected to start with orientation at MIT Manipal.

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

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 1.24 Lakhs a year

INR 2.48 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 79,000 a year

INR 1.58 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess + living

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.52 Lakhs a year

INR 3.04 Lakhs

Living cost

Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 4.06 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 8.30 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel + living

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 13,994

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

84%

median first-year pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your MET rank get you M.Tech CSE Networks at MAHE?

Pick your route. MAHE has not published a closing rank for this course.

Route

MET rankGATE scoreNo MET

MET rank

Yes, you can be considered. MAHE makes the merit list from MET for M.Tech. Keep documents ready and pay the first-year fee only after the offer letter.

GATE score

Almost there. A GATE score may help for scholarships, but the regular MIT Manipal M.Tech route lists MET. Ask MAHE before you skip the entrance test.

No MET

Not for the regular route. The official route lists MET, merit list, offer and fee payment. Apply again when the form opens.

EDITOR'S NOTE

There is no published closing rank for this course. Treat the MAHE offer letter, not an old score guess, as the final answer.

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks 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.

Compare with

VIT VelloreSRM ISTAmritaMU JaipurSASTRA

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal, Karnataka

Compared with

VIT Vellore

Vellore

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore

Compared with

Manipal University Jaipur

Jaipur

Compared with

SASTRA Deemed University

Thanjavur

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 4.06 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 3.83 Lakhs

INR 23,000 less

INR 3.20 Lakhs

INR 86,000 less

INR 4.80 Lakhs

INR 74,000 more

INR 3.80 Lakhs

INR 26,000 less

INR 3.60 Lakhs

INR 46,000 less

Median payPG two-year latest batch

INR 6.94 LPA

NIRF 2026

INR 6 LPA

INR 0.94 LPA less

INR 5.50 LPA

INR 1.44 LPA less

INR 6.60 LPA

INR 0.34 LPA less

INR 5.50 LPA

INR 1.44 LPA less

INR 5.80 LPA

INR 1.14 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

69%

PG two-year batch

75%

6 points higher

70%

1 point higher

72%

3 points higher

65%

4 points lower

66%

3 points lower

Seatspublished PG intake scope

528

PG two-year intake

437 fewer

120

408 fewer

100

428 fewer

468 fewer

438 fewer

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

171%

on INR 6.94 LPA

157%

14 points lower

172%

1 point higher

138%

33 points lower

145%

26 points lower

161%

10 points lower

NIRF rankengineering rank

#56

NIRF Engineering 2024

#11

45 places higher

#13

43 places higher

#19

37 places higher

#76

20 places lower

#38

18 places higher

In short

VIT costs less and has a stronger rank, but this page shows a higher median pay. If you want Manipal campus life and the fee is ready, MAHE stays a clear pick.

In short

SRM costs less and its ROI is close, but MAHE has the higher median pay. If the lower fee matters most, compare the syllabus before you decide.

In short

Amrita ranks higher, but it costs more and shows a lower ROI here. If your goal is networks at Manipal, MAHE is the cheaper seat.

In short

Manipal University Jaipur costs less, but the median pay and rank are lower here. If you can pay the MAHE fee, keep MAHE above it.

In short

SASTRA costs less and ranks higher, while MAHE pays more in this table. If pay matters more than fee, MAHE remains worth checking first.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Tech CSE Networks

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech CSE Networks at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want network, cloud or security roles. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs and the PG two-year median pay is INR 6.94 LPA. That gives a strong fee to pay link. Check the EMI tile first if you plan to use a loan.

Should I take this course if I only want coding jobs?▾

Not as your first pick. This course points more to networks, systems, cloud and security than to broad product coding. The median pay is INR 6.94 LPA, but the syllabus fit matters more here. Read the course topics before you pay the first-year fee.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You should expect network, cloud, security and IT services roles first. The NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 6.94 LPA median pay and 69% placement. If you want a pure software development path, compare the course subjects with your job goal before joining.

Is MAHE a good pick for higher studies after this M.Tech?▾

Yes, if you use the project semester well. The course has four semesters, with project and dissertation work near the end. MAHE has NAAC A++ and MIT Manipal has a known engineering campus. Start talking to faculty early, because a strong project helps more than the college name alone.

Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾

Skip it if you need the lowest total cost or want only product coding roles. Hostel and living can take the total to INR 8.30 Lakhs. The course is also focused on networks and systems. If either point worries you, check the syllabus and fee block before paying.

Should I wait a year for a better seat?▾

Wait only if you have a clear reason. MAHE has not published a closing rank, so waiting on a guessed cutoff is weak. If you clear MET and the offer fits your goal, take the seat. If you want a different specialization, wait and apply for that course.

Is the fee worth it against the median pay?▾

Yes, on the printed numbers. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs and the median pay is INR 6.94 LPA. The ROI tile shows 171%. If you add hostel and living, the total becomes INR 8.30 Lakhs, so check that second total too.

Is this course right if my MET rank is near the edge?▾

It depends on the offer letter, not a public cutoff. MAHE has not published a closing rank for this course. Use MET, watch the merit list and keep your papers ready. Do not pay any fee until the offer clearly names this course and campus.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Apply on the MAHE portal, write MET and wait for the MAHE merit list. If selected, you upload papers and pay the first-year fee. The expected 2027 form last date is 30 Apr 2027, based on the last cycle. Keep checking the official admission page.

What is the full fee for this course?▾

The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs for two years. The official batch total is INR 4.16 Lakhs when the refundable deposit is counted. With hostel, mess and living, the estimate becomes INR 8.30 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above before you decide.

Can I get a scholarship for this M.Tech?▾

Yes, if you fit the scheme rules. MAHE lists a 20% M.Tech merit waiver, and GATE qualified students can check the AICTE PG scholarship. The calculator above uses INR 81,200 for the MAHE merit waiver and INR 2.98 Lakhs for AICTE aid.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The MAHE fee file prints two yearly instalments for this course. Tuition is INR 1.24 Lakhs a year and other fee is INR 79,000 a year. If you need a different payment plan, ask the admission office before the fee date on the offer letter.

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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.

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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