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 Engineering Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

Total fees

INR 4.06 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 12.31 LPA

Class of 2025, this branch

Cutoff

1,408

MET MET rank, Round 6 2025

Placement rate

69%

Class of 2025 batch placed

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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?Closing ranks by category and quota 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 Engineering Management

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Engineering Management with 30 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with management labs and projects from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.06 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.46 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling counselling. The General General merit seat closed at rank 1,408 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.31 LPA and 69% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Fees

The full course costs INR 4.06 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.46 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.48 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two yearly parts in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 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	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.40 Lakhs	INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 4.06 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.46 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Admission Dates

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

Event	Date	Status
MAHE application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET result and rank	Feb 2027	Tentative
MAHE counselling registration	Jun 2027	Tentative
Seat allotment rounds	Jul 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Eligibility

You need BE or BTech with BE or BTech in a relevant branch and 50% marks; 50% for all categories. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
BE or BTech subjects	BE or BTech in a relevant branch
BE or BTech marks	50% for General, 50% for all categories
Exam	MET rank from any session
Age	No age limit is listed

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management 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.

Step	What you do
1. Write MET	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE counselling	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 1,408 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,100 in 2025. These are the MAHE counselling round 6 closing ranks for General merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, General merit	Round and year
General	1,408	Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL	1,100	Round 6, 2025
SC	900	Round 6, 2025
ST	700	Round 6, 2025
EWS	1,050	Round 6, 2025

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 69% of its batch at an average of INR 12.31 LPA. The median is INR 9 LPA and the highest offer was INR 69.25 LPA. operations, analytics and consulting teams hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 12.31 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 9 LPA
Highest offer	INR 69.25 LPA
Batch placed	69%
Recruiters	operations, analytics and consulting teams, on campus

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management 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.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
MAHE M.Tech merit scholarship	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in BE or BTech	INR 40,000 over the course
MAHE need scholarship	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Education loan interest support	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Ranking

The college stands #3 in NIRF University ranking and #59 in NIRF Engineering, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduation results and outreach. NAAC gives the grade after a campus review.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#59
NAAC	2025	A++

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from the start, with management labs from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 2	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Semester 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management 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.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 2, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a university town

Should you pick M.Tech Engineering Management at MAHE?

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

Pick it if:

You have a near MET rank: round 6 closed at 1,408, so keep this course high in your form.

You want operations and analytics roles: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four operations and analytics recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the fee in two yearly parts, so plan the first payment before the offer date.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

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: hostel choice depends on room stock, so ask the office before you pay the hostel fee.

You want internships in a metro city: Manipal is a university town, so internships usually need the placement cell or faculty projects.

You will decide only after the MET result: the MAHE application closed on 30 Apr last year, so do not wait for late seats.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you want engineering plus management and your MET rank is near the cutoff. If you need a pure design or core branch, check that course first.

M.Tech Engineering Management Eligibility▾

BE or BTech marks: 50% in BE or BTech in a relevant branch. 50% for all categories.

GATE weightage: Being in the GATE qualified candidates get weightage.

Exam needed: A MET rank. MET rank decides the later merit seats.

General merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed BE or BTech in a relevant branch.

M.Tech Engineering Management Admission Process▾

Write MET: The test is part of MAHE admission. Your merit rank decides the offer.

Register on MAHE counselling: MAHE counselling makes the merit list and sends the offer.

Fill choices: Select this course when the form asks for program choice.

Pay the seat fee: Pay the first fee by the date in the offer or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring degree marksheets and the offer letter for document check.

M.Tech Engineering Management 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

MAHE application

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 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 registration

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Seat allotment rounds

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE counselling 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management 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 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

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 4.06 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.46 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 6,845

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

303%

average first-year pay INR 12.31 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,892

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

191%

average first-year pay INR 12.31 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you Engineering Management at MAHE?

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

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management 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.

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Harbour Institute of Technology

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Lakeside Institute of Technology

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Summit Institute of Technology

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 4.06 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 3.91 Lakhs

INR 15,000 less

INR 3.20 Lakhs

INR 86,000 less

INR 4.40 Lakhs

INR 34,000 more

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INR 94,000 more

INR 3.80 Lakhs

INR 26,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 12.31 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 2.81 LPA less

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 4.21 LPA less

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 4.91 LPA less, Class of 2024

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 4.11 LPA less

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 4.51 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

69%

Class of 2025

88%

19 points higher

95%

26 points higher

84%

15 points higher, Class of 2024

90%

21 points higher

89%

20 points higher

Closing rankMET rank, General

1,408

Round 6, 2025

9,400

7,992 places easier

15,800

14,392 places easier

18,900

17,492 places easier

13,900

12,492 places easier

16,600

15,192 places easier

Seatspublished intake

course intake

60 more

150

120 more

30 more

180

150 more

240

210 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

303%

on INR 12.31 LPA

170%

133 points lower

117%

186 points lower

120%

183 points lower

128%

175 points lower

133%

170 points lower

In short

Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.

In short

Riverbank 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 on average 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

Lakeside 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 Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average 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 MAHE M.Tech Engineering Management

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Engineering Management 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 averaged INR 12.31 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 General merit seat closed at rank 1,408 in round 6 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.31 LPA, the median was INR 9 LPA and 69% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 metro 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 metro campus.

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 machine learning and networks, 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

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 9 LPA is lower than the average of INR 12.31 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 branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Engineering Management if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Engineering Management places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Engineering Management, the branch change 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 6.46 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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 2026

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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