20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Computer Science And Information Security programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.47 Lakhs.
MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security). It is taught at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) in Manipal over four semesters. The first year has classes and labs, and the whole second year is one project. MIT is #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025, and MAHE holds the NAAC A++ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.26 Lakhs, and INR 6.60 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET), and a GATE score gets weightage. MIT's two-year PG courses placed 69% of the Class of 2025 at a median pay of INR 6.94 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.26 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.62 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee and the other fees once a year, in two yearly parts. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. The hostel and mess figure uses the cheapest room at 2025-26 rates.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.62 Lakhs | INR 1.31 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fees | INR 1.64 Lakhs | INR 82,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.34 Lakhs | INR 1.17 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.26 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.60 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch is already in class, so the next intake is 2027. Phase 1 applications are expected to close in Mar 2027, and classes should start in Aug 2027. These dates are estimates based on 2026. Watch the MAHE site for the MET 2027 schedule.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET registration, phase 1 last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET registration, phase 2 last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| MET rank and merit list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| M.Tech counselling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment, last date | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch with at least 50% aggregate marks. A valid GATE score gets weightage, for the General category only. You also write MET to get a rank on the merit list. If your aggregate is under 50%, you cannot apply.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch from a recognised university |
| Marks | 50% aggregate or more |
| Entrance test | A MET rank |
| GATE | Weightage in the merit list, General category only |
You apply online, write MET and join counselling if the merit list places you. MAHE handles every step and ranks you on your MET score. You then pay the full first-year fee and the deposit by the deadline. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form in phase 1 or phase 2 |
| 2. Write MET | Book a slot and write the online test |
| 3. Merit list | MAHE ranks you on your MET score, with weightage for GATE |
| 4. Counselling | Pick this course when your turn comes |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the full first-year fee, then report with your papers |
MAHE does not publish a MET closing rank for this course. The fixed rule is 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech, and GATE holders get weightage. So your MET score decides your place on the merit list.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Minimum marks | 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech |
| MET closing rank | Not published by MAHE |
| GATE | Weightage for the General category only |
MIT's two-year PG courses placed 69% of the Class of 2025 at a median pay of INR 6.94 LPA. The Class of 2024 did better, with 85% placed at INR 7.5 LPA. These figures cover all two-year PG courses at MIT, not this branch alone. The course trains you for roles like network security engineer and security architect.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, Class of 2025 | INR 6.94 LPA |
| Batch placed, Class of 2025 | 69%, 216 of 312 |
| Median pay, Class of 2024 | INR 7.5 LPA |
| Batch placed, Class of 2024 | 85%, 196 of 231 |
| Roles | Network security engineer, security architect, information systems security officer |
Two schemes cut the cost by INR 85,200 to INR 2.98 Lakhs over the course. The AICTE GATE scholarship gives the most, at INR 12,400 a month. You can hold only one scholarship at a time. The 20% merit waiver needs a MET rank and a CGPA of 8 to continue.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE merit scholarship | General category students with a MET rank | INR 85,200 over the course, 20% of the fee |
| AICTE PG scholarship | GATE-qualified students | INR 2.98 Lakhs over the course, INR 12,400 a month |
MIT is #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025, and MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University list 2025. MAHE holds the NAAC A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data each institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering, MIT | 2025 | #59 |
| NIRF University, MAHE | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC, MAHE | Latest cycle | A++ |
Year 1 has two semesters of classes and labs, with advanced cryptography first and cryptanalysis next. Year 2 is one project worth 25 credits, with no classes. You pick three electives and one open elective in semester 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Advanced cryptography, computer networks, data structures, databases, two labs |
| Semester 2 | Cryptanalysis, machine learning, three electives, one open elective, a lab |
| Semesters 3 and 4 | Project work, 25 credits |
The cheapest MIT hostel room costs INR 59,000 a year, plus a mess advance of INR 58,000. That makes INR 1.17 Lakhs a year at 2025-26 rates. Single and AC rooms cost more. The hostel deposit is extra and comes back when you leave.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cheapest room | Non-AC double room, common bath, INR 59,000 a year |
| Mess advance | INR 58,000 a year |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| Rates | 2025-26, the latest published |
This course suits students who want a career in cyber security and can live in a small town for two years.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE MET schedule and the MIT academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee schedule and the MIT hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree marks and your GATE status. MAHE does not publish MET closing ranks for this course, so this checks the entry rules.
The 50% rule is the only fixed number MAHE publishes for this course. A GATE score adds weightage, but your MET score still sets your place on the merit list.
Answer one question to see what you can claim. You can hold one scholarship at a time; the GATE scholarship is paid to you monthly. Confirm the amount with MAHE.
You can hold only one scholarship, so the other scheme is shown here with its rule.
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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Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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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 |
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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.

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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