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 Micro Electronics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Micro Electronics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.65 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 4.44 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 6.94 LPA

PG engineering, NIRF 2026

Cutoff

854

MET rank, Round 6 2025

Placement rate

69%

M.Tech PG 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 Microelectronics

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Microelectronics with 30 seats through MAHE admission. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and #59 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs, paid in two yearly parts, and INR 6.84 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 854 in round 6 of 2025. The NIRF 2026 PG median was INR 6.94 LPA and 69% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Fees

The full course costs INR 4.44 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.84 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.74 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts. 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 2.74 Lakhs	INR 1.37 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Admission fee	INR 15,000	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 4.44 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.84 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Admission Dates

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

Event	Date	Status
MET registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET session 1 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET result and rank	Feb 2027	Tentative
MAHE choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
Seat acceptance fee	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Eligibility

You need graduation with BE or B.Tech in a related 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
graduation subjects	BE or B.Tech in a related branch
graduation marks	50% for General, 50% for all categories
Exam	MET rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit published

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Admission Process

MAHE 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. Apply online	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Check offer on MAHE	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 854 and the OBC-NCL seat at 600 in 2025. These are the MAHE 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	854	Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL	600	Round 6, 2025
SC	420	Round 6, 2025
ST	200	Round 6, 2025
EWS	380	Round 6, 2025

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Placements

NIRF 2026 shows 69% of the PG batch placed and a median of INR 6.94 LPA. The median is INR 6.94 LPA and the highest offer was INR 32 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.94 LPA, NIRF 2026
Median pay	INR 6.94 LPA
Highest offer	INR 32 LPA
Batch placed	69%
Recruiters	Product and IT services companies, on campus

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics 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
National Scholarship Portal scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
AICTE PG scholarship	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Karnataka OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Ranking

The college stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025, with NAAC A++. MAHE also stands #3 in NIRF University 2025. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#59
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A++

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Course Structure

Semester 1 has physical electronics, DSP, biosensors and HDL; semester 4 ends with electives, seminar and the final project. The course has four semesters, with labs from the first semester. It has one microelectronics branch.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Physical electronics, DSP, biosensors and HDL
Semester 2	Analog design, VLSI design and embedded systems
Semester 3	Device modelling, CAD labs and project work
Semester 4	Electives, seminar and the final project

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics 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 later semesters, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a university town

Should you pick M.Tech Microelectronics at MAHE?

This course suits students who want chip design work and can study circuit heavy subjects.

Pick it if:

You want chip design work: the course teaches VLSI technology and design labs, and the seat count is 30.

You have a MET rank: MAHE uses the entrance rank and qualifying marks, so keep both papers ready.

Your family wants fees in parts: MAHE charges the course fee in two yearly parts, as the fee block shows.

You want fee against pay: the INR 4.44 Lakhs fee is lower than the INR 6.94 LPA median pay.

Skip it if:

You want only campus jobs: the NIRF PG data shows 69% placed, so some students choose higher studies or projects.

You need a late seat: the published 2025 cutoff closed at rank 854, so a much weaker rank is risky.

You need hostel clarity before paying: hostel cost is separate, so ask MAHE for the room type before the fee.

You dislike circuit maths: microelectronics uses physical electronics, VLSI and device subjects through all four semesters.

Counsellor's advice

Pick this course if you want chip design and your rank is near 854. If you need only software jobs, choose later.

M.Tech Microelectronics Eligibility▾

graduation marks: 50% in BE or B.Tech in a related branch. 50% for all categories.

Degree marks: Your qualifying degree marks are checked before the merit list.

Exam or merit: A MET rank or a GATE score helps in the merit list.

General merit: Seats are allotted by MAHE merit and vacancy rules.

M.Tech Microelectronics Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and upload your degree papers.

Take test: Write MET or submit the score MAHE asks for.

Check offer: Read the offer letter and keep this course as your selected choice.

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

Report to campus: Bring degree marks and identity papers for document check.

M.Tech Microelectronics 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

MET registration, last date to apply

Expected to open early in the year. The last date is usually in Apr.

Tentative

Apr 2027

MET or department test

Expected before the merit list is prepared.

Tentative

May 2027

Result and rank list

The rank is used for the counselling list.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MAHE counselling and choice filling

Expected after the rank list. Keep this course in your choices.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Allotment is expected in rounds, based on merit and vacancy.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First year fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date MAHE gives.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original degree marks, identity proof and the allotment letter.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week, based on the 2026 course start.

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

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics 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 1.37 Lakhs a year

INR 2.74 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 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 4.44 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other academic fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.84 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other academic fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 7,486

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

156%

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

Education loan EMI

INR 11,533

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

101%

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

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

Will your rank get you Microelectronics at MAHE?

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

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics 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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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal

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Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

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BMS College of Engineering

Bengaluru

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R V College of Engineering

Bengaluru

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PES University

Bengaluru

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 4.44 Lakhs

tuition + other academic fee

INR 3.80 Lakhs

INR 64,000 less

INR 4.80 Lakhs

INR 36,000 more

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 2.24 Lakhs less

INR 2.60 Lakhs

INR 1.84 Lakhs less

INR 4 Lakhs

INR 44,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 6.94 LPA

NIRF PG median

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 0.56 LPA more

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 0.44 LPA less

INR 7 LPA

INR 0.06 LPA more

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 1.26 LPA more

INR 7.2 LPA

INR 0.26 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

69%

PG engineering

72%

3 points higher

65%

4 points lower

70%

1 points higher

80%

11 points higher

74%

5 points higher

Closing rankMET or college rank, General

854

Round 6, 2025

706

148 places tougher

1,200

346 places easier

900

46 places easier

600

254 places tougher

1,000

146 places easier

Seatsthis branch

MET

Same seats

12 fewer

6 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

156%

on INR 6.94 LPA

197%

41 points higher

135%

21 points lower

318%

162 points higher

315%

159 points higher

180%

24 points higher

In short

VIT Vellore costs less and pays a little more, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, compare the lab fit; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat.

In short

SRM IST is easier to enter but costs more and pays less on this table. If you clear MAHE, keep SRM IST only as a backup choice.

In short

BMSCE has lower fees and stronger ROI, but the seat count is smaller. If you want the Manipal campus and get MAHE, take it after checking labs.

In short

RVCE looks stronger on fee and pay, but the closing rank is tougher. If your rank misses RVCE and clears MAHE, this page's seat is the practical choice.

In short

PES University costs less and is easier on the rank line, while MAHE has the exact microelectronics seat count shown here. If chip labs matter more, check both course pages before paying.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Tech Microelectronics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Microelectronics at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.94 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 Merit seat closed at rank 854 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. The NIRF 2026 PG median was INR 6.94 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 big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. 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 city college.

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 3, but the electives in year 3 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 6.94 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.94 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 3.

Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Microelectronics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Microelectronics places a bigger share of its batch with chip design labs, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Microelectronics, 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 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 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 4-year fee is INR 4.44 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.84 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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