MAHE Manipal teaches a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at its Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal, Karnataka. The course has four semesters. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025, while the institute is #59 in NIRF engineering. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.42 Lakhs, and INR 6.88 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MET exam and MAHE's online M.Tech counselling. The last round of 2026 closed at MET rank 282. M.Tech graduates of the Class of 2024 got a median pay of INR 7.5 LPA, and 85% of them were placed.
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.88 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.42 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.72 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, so there are two yearly parts. MAHE fixes the fee for each batch. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra and cost INR 2.46 Lakhs over two years.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 2.72 Lakhs
INR 1.36 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other academic fee
INR 1.70 Lakhs
INR 85,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 2.46 Lakhs
INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 4.42 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 6.88 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Admission Dates
The 2027 form is expected to close in Apr 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. The 2026 batch started classes in Aug 2026, so the 2027 dates below are estimates. The 2026 form closed on 30 Apr 2026. Keep your B.Tech marks cards ready before the form opens.
Event
Date
Status
Application form, last date to apply
Apr 2027
Tentative
MET exam for M.Tech
May 2027
Tentative
MET rank list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Counselling registration and choice filling
Jun 2027
Tentative
Round 1 seat allotment and first part of the fee
Jun 2027
Tentative
Later rounds and the balance fee
Aug 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Eligibility
You need a B.E. or B.Tech with at least 50% aggregate marks in a related branch. CSE, IT, AI and ML, Data Science, ECE and Electronics and Computer all count. You also need a MET rank, because MAHE counsels only MET rank holders. If your branch is not on the list, you cannot apply for this course.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.E. or B.Tech in a related branch
Marks
At least 50% aggregate
Branches that count
CSE, AI and ML, Computer and Communication, Cyber Security, Data Science, IT, Electronics and Computer, ECE, Electronics and Telecom
Entrance
A MET rank for M.Tech
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Admission Process
You apply on the MAHE form, write MET and get a rank. MAHE then holds online counselling, where you pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices. MAHE gives the seat on your MET rank and your choices. You must pay the first part of the fee, INR 1.40 Lakhs, within the dates of that round. If you miss it, you lose the seat and the deposit.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the MAHE form before the last date
2. Write MET
Book a test slot and take the test
3. Register for counselling
Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices
4. Accept the seat
Pay INR 1.40 Lakhs, then the balance fee, by the dates of your round
5. Report
Bring UG marks cards, the degree certificate and Aadhaar for the document check
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Cutoff
The seat closed at MET rank 282 in the last round of 2026. Round 1 closed at rank 223 and round 4 at 282. MAHE fills these seats from one general merit list. So a rank near 282 means you wait for the later rounds.
Round
Closing MET rank
Year
Round 1
223
2026
Round 2
224
2026
Round 3
224
2026
Round 4
282
2026
Round 5
282
2026
Round 6
282
2026
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Placements
M.Tech graduates of the Class of 2024 got a median pay of INR 7.5 LPA. Of the 231 who graduated, 196 were placed, which is 85%. These NIRF figures cover all M.Tech branches at MIT Manipal, not CSE alone. The median has stayed near INR 7.5 LPA for three years, and the share placed went up.
Metric
Value
Median pay, Class of 2024
INR 7.5 LPA
Graduated, Class of 2024
231
Placed, Class of 2024
196
Share placed, Class of 2024
85%
Median pay, Class of 2023
INR 7.5 LPA
Share placed, Class of 2023
66%
Median pay, Class of 2022
INR 7.46 LPA
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Scholarships
The biggest help is the AICTE scholarship for GATE holders, worth INR 2.98 Lakhs over the course. The MAHE merit scholarship takes 20% off the program fee, which is INR 88,400 over two years. You can hold only one scholarship at a time. A student on the GATE scholarship cannot take the MAHE merit one. To keep the merit scholarship, you need a CGPA of 8 every year.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
AICTE PG scholarship
GATE qualified M.Tech students
INR 12,400 a month, INR 2.98 Lakhs over the course
MAHE merit scholarship for M.Tech
General category students with a MET rank and 50% in B.E. or B.Tech
20% of the program fee, INR 88,400 over the course
MAHE alumni children scholarship
A parent graduated from MAHE, and you have 70% in UG
10% of the program fee, INR 44,200 over the course
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Ranking
MAHE is #3 among universities and #14 overall in NIRF 2025. Its Manipal Institute of Technology is #59 in NIRF engineering 2025, and MAHE holds NAAC A++ from 2022. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and outreach. NAAC grades the whole university after a visit and a data check.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NIRF Overall
2025
#14
NIRF Engineering, MIT Manipal
2025
#59
NAAC
2022
A++
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Course Structure
The course has 4 semesters over 2 years. The core areas are networks, algorithms, databases, machine learning and high performance computing. It also covers newer areas such as data science, computer vision, and deep learning.
Area
What you study
Length
2 years, 4 semesters
Core subjects
Computer networks, data structures and algorithms, database systems, machine learning, high performance computing
Newer areas
Data science, computer vision and image processing, natural language processing, web services, deep learning
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Hostel and Campus
A boys' double room costs INR 61,000 a year and the mess adds INR 62,000. A girls' triple room costs INR 58,000 a year with the same mess fee. Rooms for PG students are limited and are given first come, first served. You email the chief warden in the first week of July. If no room is free, you find your own room in Manipal.
Item
Detail
Boys' room
Double room, common bath, INR 61,000 a year
Girls' room
Triple room, common bath, INR 58,000 a year
Mess
INR 62,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
How rooms are given
First come, first served, request by email in the first week of July
Should you pick M.Tech CSE at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits B.Tech graduates who want a software or AI career and can study in a small university town for two years.
Pick it if:
You want a software or AI job: the course teaches machine learning, deep learning, data science and computer vision, not only the older core subjects.
You want a well known university name on your degree: MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025 and holds NAAC A++, the top grade.
You care most about getting placed: 85% of the M.Tech Class of 2024 got placed, up from 66% the year before.
You want a lower fee: MAHE takes 20% off the program fee for general category students who do not hold the GATE scholarship.
Skip it if:
Your MET rank is close to 282: the seat reached that rank only in round 4 of 2026, so you must stay in counselling for weeks.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so few company offices are near the campus for part-time internships.
You need a hostel room for sure: PG rooms are few and given first come, first served, so email the warden in early July.
You are counting on a high package: the median M.Tech pay has stayed near INR 7.5 LPA for three years, so plan on that.
Counsellor's advice
If your MET rank is 223 or better, take this seat in round 1 and opt out. If it is between 224 and 282, stay in counselling till round 4.
M.Tech CSE Eligibility▾
Degree: A B.E. or B.Tech in a related branch from a recognised university.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in your degree.
Branches that count: CSE, AI and ML, IT, Data Science, Cyber Security, ECE and Electronics and Computer.
Exam needed: A MET (Manipal Entrance Test) rank. MAHE counsels only MET rank holders for this course.
M.Tech CSE Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form before the last date, which was in April last year.
Write MET: Book a test slot and take MET (Manipal Entrance Test) for M.Tech.
Register for counselling: Pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices.
Pay the fee: Pay INR 1.40 Lakhs in your round's window, or you lose the seat and the deposit.
Report on campus: Bring UG marks cards, the degree certificate and Aadhaar for the document check.
M.Tech CSE Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Apr 2027
M.Tech application form, last date to apply
The 2026 form closed on 30 Apr 2026. Expect a similar last date.
Tentative
May 2027
MET exam for M.Tech
You book a test slot after you apply. Your MET rank decides the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET rank list
Only MET rank holders can join the M.Tech counselling.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling registration and choice filling
You pay the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
In 2026 this came out on 23 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First part of the fee, INR 1.40 Lakhs
You lose the seat and the deposit if you miss the round's last date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel request to the chief warden
PG rooms are given first come, first served, by email request.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Later rounds and the balance fee
In 2026 the last round came out on 12 Aug 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring UG marks cards, the degree certificate and Aadhaar.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 3 Aug 2026.
Source: MAHE 2026 M.Tech counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost of the 2026-27 batch, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.36 Lakhs a year
INR 2.72 Lakhs
Other academic fee
Per year × 2, INR 85,000 a year
INR 1.70 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, double room
INR 2.46 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 4.42 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.88 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other academic fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,452
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
170%
median M.Tech pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,600
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
109%
median M.Tech pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and MIT hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your MET rank get you M.Tech CSE at MAHE Manipal?
Pick a round. The cutoff ranges use this course's official 2026 MET closing ranks.
Counselling round
Round 1 close, 2026
223 or better: yes, round 1 gave this seat at this rank.
224 to 282: almost there. The seat came in later rounds, up to round 4.
Worse than 282: not this year. No round in 2026 went past 282.
Round 2 close, 2026
224 or better: yes, you are in by round 2.
225 to 282: almost there. Stay in counselling till round 4.
Worse than 282: not this year. Keep a safer college above it.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The close moved from 223 in round 1 to 282 by round 4, then stayed there. Trust the round 1 number if you want a seat without waiting.
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE Scholarship Calculator
Answer one question to see what you can claim. You can hold only one scholarship at a time.
GATE score
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
A GATE scholarship holder cannot take the MAHE merit scholarship, and only one scholarship is allowed at a time.
AICTE PG scholarship
INR 2.98 Lakhs
AICTE, for GATE qualified M.Tech students
INR 12,400 a month for up to 24 months while you study.
Who qualifies: GATE qualified, admitted to M.TechApply after you join, through the institute
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE merit scholarship for M.Tech
INR 88,400
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
20% off the program fee each year while your CGPA stays at 8 or above.
Who qualifies: general category, MET rank, 50% in B.E. or B.Tech, no GATE scholarshipApply on the form MAHE emails after admission
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 2.98 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.44 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 88,400
Your net course fee: INR 3.54 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore
Compared with
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.42 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 62,000 less, Category 1
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median pay2-year PG, Class of 2024
INR 7.5 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 9.15 LPA
INR 1.65 LPA more
INR 6.12 LPA
INR 1.38 LPA less
INR 6.29 LPA
INR 1.21 LPA less
INR 10.5 LPA
INR 3 LPA more
Placement rate2-year PG graduates placed
85%
Class of 2024
70%
15 points lower
94%
9 points higher
61%
24 points lower
68%
17 points lower
NIRF rankengineering, 2025
#59
MIT Manipal
#16
43 places higher
#14
45 places higher
#23
36 places higher
#29
30 places higher
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
170%
on INR 7.5 LPA
241%
71 points higher
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
VIT Vellore costs less and its PG median pay is higher, but it places a smaller share of its PG batch. If you get a Category 1 M.Tech CSE seat there, it is the stronger pick on money; if not, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
SRM IST places more of its PG batch and has a better NIRF rank, but its PG median pay is lower. If pay matters more to you than the placement share, keep MAHE Manipal above SRM IST in your list.
In short
Amrita has a better NIRF engineering rank, but its PG median pay and placement share are both lower. If you get both seats and want a job after the course, MAHE Manipal is the better pick.
In short
Thapar has a better NIRF rank and a higher PG median pay, but it places a smaller share of its PG batch. If you want the higher pay, pick Thapar; if you want the surer placement, pick MAHE Manipal.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Tech CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech CSE at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The fee without hostel is INR 4.42 Lakhs for two years, and the median M.Tech pay was INR 7.5 LPA for the Class of 2024. So the fee comes back within the first working year. If you plan to take a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
The course prepares you for software, data and AI roles, because it covers machine learning, data science, deep learning and computer vision. For the Class of 2024, 85% of M.Tech graduates at MIT Manipal were placed at a median of INR 7.5 LPA. These figures cover all M.Tech branches, so ask the department for the CSE list before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my MET rank is close to 282?▾
Yes, but only if you can wait. In 2026, round 1 closed at 223 and the seat reached 282 only by round 4. Stay in counselling and do not opt out early. Keep a safer college above this one, in case the close does not move as far this year.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel room for sure, or if you want internships with companies in a big city. PG rooms are limited and are given first come, first served. Manipal is a small university town with few company offices. If either matters more to you than the university's name, look at a city campus.
Is this course good for a PhD or research later?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. The course covers research areas such as machine learning, computer vision and deep learning. Pick a project guide in your first year and aim to publish from your final project, because that is what a PhD application needs.
Should I wait a year to get a GATE score first?▾
Only if you are sure you can clear GATE. A GATE score brings the AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 a month, worth INR 2.98 Lakhs over the course. Without it you still get the 20% MAHE merit scholarship. If your MET rank already clears 282, take the seat now and do not lose a year.
Is the median pay good enough to pay back a loan?▾
Yes, for most students. The median M.Tech pay of INR 7.5 LPA is higher than the full fee without hostel of INR 4.42 Lakhs. With hostel the fee is INR 6.88 Lakhs, which still comes back in about a year of pay. Use the EMI tile in the fee block to plan the monthly amount.
Is M.Tech CSE better than the Data Sciences M.Tech here for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a broad computer science base, and Data Sciences if you only want data work. CSE closed at MET rank 282 in 2026, and Data Sciences closed at a rank further down the list. If your rank misses CSE, Data Sciences is the nearer option at this university.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Fill the MAHE form, write MET for M.Tech and get a rank. Then register for the online counselling with the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit and fill your choices. When a seat is allotted, pay the fee by the dates of that round, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 4.42 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.88 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is extra and comes back when you leave. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the fee once a year, and in counselling the first year's fee is split into two parts. You pay INR 1.40 Lakhs when the seat is allotted, and the balance by the last date of that round. If you miss either date, you lose the seat.
Do I get the fee back if I leave the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you withdraw through the counselling portal, MAHE refunds the fee under the refund rules on its fees page. If you do not pay for a seat you were allotted, you lose the INR 10,000 waitlist deposit. Read the refund page on the MAHE site before you pay.
The course fosters a positive faculty-student relationship and includes a comprehensive evaluation process with a 30-mark mid-term exam, a 20-mark assignment for each subject, and a 50-mark end-semester exam. Students must secure at least 40 out of 100 marks in each subject to pass. For MTech students in Automobile Engineering, internships begin in the second year and often lead to full-time positions based on performance. While end-of-year placements are offered, they are less certain, making internships crucial.
Key recruiters include Tata Motors, Volvo, Kirloskar Toyota, and occasionally Honda and Mahindra. Students can also opt for PhD programs or a 1+1 program, with both on-campus and off-campus internship opportunities available. The tuition fee for the MTech program is 3,60,000 per year, with total annual costs, including facilities, reaching around 4,00,000. Over two years, the total expenditure is approximately 8,00,000. Hostel costs are additional and vary depending on room selection.
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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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