MAHE Manipal M.Tech Computer Science And Information Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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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.

Total fees
INR 4.26 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 6.94 LPA
MIT PG courses, latest batch
Cutoff
50% in UG
Minimum B.E. or B.Tech marks; MET closing rank not published
Placement rate
69%
MIT PG courses, latest batch placed

About MAHE M.Tech Information Security

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.

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.62 LakhsINR 1.31 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 1.64 LakhsINR 82,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.34 LakhsINR 1.17 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.26 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6.60 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Admission Dates 2027

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.

EventDateStatus
MET registration, phase 1 last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET phase 1 examApr 2027Tentative
MET registration, phase 2 last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
MET phase 2 examJun 2027Tentative
MET rank and merit listJun 2027Tentative
M.Tech counsellingJun 2027Tentative
First-year fee payment, last dateJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch from a recognised university
Marks50% aggregate or more
Entrance testA MET rank
GATEWeightage in the merit list, General category only

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form in phase 1 or phase 2
2. Write METBook a slot and write the online test
3. Merit listMAHE ranks you on your MET score, with weightage for GATE
4. CounsellingPick this course when your turn comes
5. Pay and reportPay the full first-year fee, then report with your papers

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Cutoff

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.

RuleWhat it means
Minimum marks50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech
MET closing rankNot published by MAHE
GATEWeightage for the General category only

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median pay, Class of 2025INR 6.94 LPA
Batch placed, Class of 202569%, 216 of 312
Median pay, Class of 2024INR 7.5 LPA
Batch placed, Class of 202485%, 196 of 231
RolesNetwork security engineer, security architect, information systems security officer

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE merit scholarshipGeneral category students with a MET rankINR 85,200 over the course, 20% of the fee
AICTE PG scholarshipGATE-qualified studentsINR 2.98 Lakhs over the course, INR 12,400 a month

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Engineering, MIT2025#59
NIRF University, MAHE2025#3
NAAC, MAHELatest cycleA++

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Semester 1Advanced cryptography, computer networks, data structures, databases, two labs
Semester 2Cryptanalysis, machine learning, three electives, one open elective, a lab
Semesters 3 and 4Project work, 25 credits

MAHE M.Tech Information Security Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Cheapest roomNon-AC double room, common bath, INR 59,000 a year
Mess advanceINR 58,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
Rates2025-26, the latest published

Should you pick M.Tech Information Security at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want a career in cyber security and can live in a small town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want a security job: the course prepares you for network security engineer and security architect roles, and the department has a cryptography centre.
You have a valid GATE score: MAHE gives GATE holders weightage in the merit list, and AICTE pays eligible GATE students INR 12,400 a month.
You can keep a CGPA of 8: the 20% merit waiver stays for year 2 only if your CGPA is 8 or more.
You want a long research project: the whole second year is one project worth 25 credits, with no classes.
Skip it if:
You are counting on steady pay: MIT's PG median pay fell from INR 7.5 LPA to INR 6.94 LPA in the latest batch.
You want a big IT city around you: Manipal is a small university town with few tech offices, so plan internships with the placement office early.
You are paying the full fee yourself: the fee is higher than at colleges ranked above it, and the median pay is lower.
You may leave the course midway: anyone who leaves before finishing must pay back the scholarship money for the years used.
Counsellor's advice
If you have a GATE score, take this seat and claim the AICTE scholarship. If you have no GATE score, pay the first-year fee only after you compare the colleges in the table below.
M.Tech Information Security Eligibility▾
Degree: B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch from a recognised university.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in your degree.
Entrance test: A MET (Manipal Entrance Test) rank puts you on the merit list.
GATE: A valid GATE score gets weightage, for the General category only.
M.Tech Information Security Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form in phase 1 or phase 2 of MET.
Write MET: Book an online slot and write the test.
Merit list: MAHE ranks you on your MET score, with weightage for GATE.
Counselling: Pick this course when your turn comes in the June counselling.
Pay and report: Pay the full first-year fee and the INR 10,000 deposit by the deadline, or you lose the seat.

M.Tech Information Security 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
Mar 2027
MET registration, phase 1 last date to apply
In 2026 phase 1 closed on 15 Mar. Expect a last date in the same month.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET phase 1 exam
MET is an online test and you book your own slot.
Tentative
May 2027
MET registration, phase 2 last date to apply
In 2026 phase 2 closed on 23 May. Apply in phase 1 if you can.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET phase 2 exam
Only for students who apply in phase 2.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET rank and merit list
MAHE ranks you on your MET score. GATE holders get weightage.
Tentative
Jun 2027
M.Tech counselling
In 2026 counselling began in the second week of June.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First-year fee payment, last date
Pay the full first-year fee and the deposit by the date in your offer, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original degree certificate and mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2025, first-semester M.Tech classes started on 4 Aug.

Source: MAHE MET schedule and the MIT academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Tech Information Security Fees 2027

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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.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.31 Lakhs a year
INR 2.62 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 82,000 a year
INR 1.64 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.17 Lakhs a year, cheapest room at 2025-26 rates
INR 2.34 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.26 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.60 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,183
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
163%
median pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,128
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
105%
median pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee schedule and the MIT hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree marks and your GATE status. MAHE does not publish MET closing ranks for this course, so this checks the entry rules.

B.E. or B.Tech marks
GATE
Yes, you can apply, and GATE helps
You clear the 50% rule, and MAHE gives GATE holders weightage in the merit list. Write MET too, because the merit scholarship needs a MET rank.
Almost there: your MET score decides
You clear the 50% rule. Without GATE, your MET score alone places you on the merit list, so prepare well for the test.
Not yet: the 50% rule comes first
You need 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech. A GATE score does not replace the marks rule.
Not yet: you need 50% first
You need 50% aggregate in B.E. or B.Tech before you can apply. Check the aggregate on your final mark sheet.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

MAHE Manipal M.Tech Information Security Scholarship Calculator

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.

GATE score
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

You can hold only one scholarship, so the other scheme is shown here with its rule.

MAHE merit scholarship
INR 85,200
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
20% of the fee for both years; year 2 needs a CGPA of 8. You pay the full first-year fee first and the extra comes back.
Who qualifies: General category with a MET rankApply by the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
AICTE PG scholarship
INR 2.98 Lakhs
AICTE, for GATE-qualified M.Tech students
Paid to you as INR 12,400 a month for 24 months. Holders cannot take the MAHE merit scholarship.
Who qualifies: a valid GATE scoreApply by the process MAHE shares 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 85,200
Your net course fee: INR 3.41 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.98 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.28 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Tech Information Security 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 (Kattankulathur)
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore
Compared with
SASTRA Deemed University
Thanjavur
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.26 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 46,000 less, 2024-25 fee
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 1.06 Lakhs less
INR 3.47 Lakhs
INR 79,000 less
INR 2.98 Lakhs
INR 1.28 Lakhs less
Median paytwo-year PG courses
INR 6.94 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.15 LPA
INR 2.21 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 6.12 LPA
INR 0.82 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6.29 LPA
INR 0.65 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 1.44 LPA less, Class of 2024
Placement rateshare of the PG batch placed
69%
Class of 2025
70%
1 points higher, Class of 2024
94%
25 points higher, Class of 2024
61%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
61%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
NIRF rankEngineering, 2025
#59
MIT
#16
43 places higher
#14
45 places higher
#23
36 places higher
#40
19 places higher
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
163%
on INR 6.94 LPA
241%
78 points higher, Class of 2024 pay
191%
28 points higher, Class of 2024 pay
181%
18 points higher, Class of 2024 pay
185%
22 points higher, Class of 2024 pay
In short
VIT Vellore costs INR 46,000 less, ranks higher and has a higher PG median pay. If you get both seats, take VIT Vellore; keep MAHE only if you want its project-based second year.
In short
SRM Chennai costs INR 1.06 Lakhs less and placed a bigger share of its PG batch, at a lower median pay. If a surer placement and a lower fee matter most, take SRM Chennai over MAHE.
In short
Amrita Coimbatore costs INR 79,000 less and ranks higher, but placed fewer of its PG batch at a lower median pay. If you get both seats and the fee matters, Amrita Coimbatore is the better value.
In short
SASTRA costs INR 1.28 Lakhs less, but its PG median pay is INR 1.44 LPA lower. If you can pay the fee, MAHE is the better pick; if the fee is the problem, take SASTRA.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Tech Information Security

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Information Security at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It depends on your GATE score. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.26 Lakhs and the median pay for MIT's PG courses was INR 6.94 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. With a GATE score, the AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 a month covers much of the fee. Without GATE, compare the fee in the table above before you pay.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for security roles such as network security engineer, security architect or information systems security officer. The median pay for MIT's two-year PG courses was INR 6.94 LPA for the Class of 2025. These figures cover all PG courses, so ask the department for this branch's own list before you join.
Should I take this course without a GATE score?▾
Yes, if your MET score is good and you can pay the full fee. Without GATE you get no weightage and no AICTE scholarship, but the 20% merit waiver of INR 85,200 is open to you. Plan to keep a CGPA of 8, or you lose the waiver in year 2.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want classes in both years or a big IT city nearby. The whole second year is one project worth 25 credits, with no classes. Manipal is a small university town with few tech offices. If either of these matters to you, look for a course with a taught second year.
Is this course good for a PhD or research later?▾
Yes, it suits research well. The second year is a full project worth 25 credits, and semester 1 has a research methodology course. The department also has a cryptography centre with government bodies and industry. Ask a faculty member early for a project that can become a paper.
Is the placement rate safe enough to take a loan?▾
Not on the placement rate alone. MIT's two-year PG courses placed 69% of the Class of 2025, down from 85% the year before. The loan EMI on the full fee is shown in the fee block above. Take a loan only if you can pay that EMI even with a late offer.
Should I pick this or the plain M.Tech CSE at MAHE?▾
Pick Information Security if you want a security job, and the plain CSE branch if you want a general software role. This branch costs a little less than the CSE branch at MIT, and both follow the same MET route. Choose by the job you want, not by the fee.
Should I wait a year to get a GATE score first?▾
Only if you expect a good GATE score. A valid score gives you weightage in the merit list and the AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 a month for two years. If you already meet the 50% rule and can pay, waiting costs you a year of pay, so apply now.
Will I get a scholarship here?▾
Most General category students can get one. The MAHE merit scholarship takes 20% off, worth INR 85,200 over the course, if you have a MET rank. You pay the full first-year fee first, and the extra comes back within three months of the scholarship form. You can hold only one scholarship at a time.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE site, book a MET slot and write the test. MAHE makes a merit list from your MET score and gives GATE holders weightage. Join counselling when it starts in June, then pay the full first-year fee by the deadline, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 4.26 Lakhs without hostel. With the cheapest hostel room and mess it comes to INR 6.60 Lakhs. The INR 10,000 caution deposit is extra and comes back when you leave. The toggle in the fee block shows both totals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two yearly parts. You pay INR 1.31 Lakhs tuition and INR 82,000 other fees each year, with the deposit in year 1. MAHE also offers an interest subsidy on education loans as a scholarship, so ask the admissions office about it before you borrow.

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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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