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 Power Electronics And Drives: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Power Electronics And Drives programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.47 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 5.06 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 9 LPA

PG 2-year median, NIRF 2026

Cutoff

50%

B.E. or B.Tech aggregate

Placement rate

69%

PG 2-year batch placed

In This Page▾

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 PED

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives at MIT Manipal with 18 seats through MET and merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters. MAHE has NAAC A++ and MIT Manipal stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.06 Lakhs, paid once each year, and INR 7.48 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MAHE admission form, MET rank or merit list. You need a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree with 50% marks. The latest PG 2-year median pay is INR 9 LPA and 69% of the batch was placed.

MAHE M.Tech PED Fees

The full course costs INR 5.06 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.48 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.10 Lakhs. You pay the course fee once each year, two times in all. The other fee is also yearly. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.42 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3.10 Lakhs	INR 1.55 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fee	INR 1.96 Lakhs	INR 98,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.42 Lakhs	INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 5.06 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 7.48 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Tech PED Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class after 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; application is expected to close in Apr 2027. Keep your MET rank card, degree marks and fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
Application registration, last date to apply	Apr 2027	Tentative
MET or merit screening	May 2027	Tentative
Result and merit list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Seat allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
First-year fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Tech PED Eligibility

You need 50% marks in a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree. The MET rank is needed for the M.Tech merit scholarship. If your final result is pending, you must give the marks sheet before admission closes.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch
Marks	50% aggregate marks or equal grade
Exam	MET rank or merit route as MAHE allows
Mode	Full-time study at MIT Manipal

MAHE M.Tech PED Admission Process

MAHE takes the form online and checks your degree marks. You then sit for MET where needed, submit the score and wait for the merit list. If MAHE offers the seat, you pay the first-year fee and finish the document check.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE form before the last date
2. Take MET	Use the M.Tech rank for merit and scholarship
3. Submit papers	Give degree marks and identity papers
4. Pay fee	Pay the first-year fee when MAHE offers the seat

MAHE M.Tech PED Cutoff

The published gate is 50% marks in the qualifying degree. MAHE does not publish a branch closing rank for this M.Tech course. A MET rank helps for the merit list and for the 20% M.Tech scholarship.

Route	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	50% aggregate	Admission rule, 2026
Merit scholarship	MET rank needed	Scholarship rule, 2026
Vacancy route	Merit based	After document check

MAHE M.Tech PED Placements

The latest PG 2-year row placed 69% of the batch at a median pay of INR 9 LPA. The same NIRF row lists 216 placed students out of 312. Power, EV, automation and electronics firms fit this course best.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 9 LPA, PG 2-year
Placed students	216 of 312
Batch placed	69%
Best fit roles	Power electronics, drives, EV and automation

MAHE M.Tech PED Scholarships

The main M.Tech scheme can cut INR 1.01 Lakhs from this course fee. It gives a 20% waiver of the program fee to General category students with a MET rank. Karnataka and central portals may help eligible students.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MAHE M.Tech merit scholarship	General category, 50% in B.E. or B.Tech, MET rank	20% program fee waiver
Karnataka SSP post-matric	Eligible Karnataka category students	As per state portal
NSP schemes	Eligible central scheme students	As per NSP portal

MAHE M.Tech PED Ranking

MIT Manipal stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and MAHE has NAAC A++. NIRF ranks engineering colleges on teaching, research, graduation outcomes and outreach. NAAC grades the university on academic and campus systems.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#59
NAAC	2026	A++
Institution type	2026	Deemed university

MAHE M.Tech PED Course Structure

Semester 1 and semester 2 teach converters, machines and control. Semester 3 moves to electives, labs and project work. Semester 4 is mainly the major project and viva.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Power converters, machines and control basics
Semester 2	Drives, embedded control and simulation labs
Semester 3	Electives, seminar and project work
Semester 4	Major project and viva

MAHE M.Tech PED Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess is INR 1.21 Lakhs a year for a basic non-AC option. The two-year add-on is INR 2.42 Lakhs. Manipal is a student town, so labs and hostels stay close.

Item	Detail
Hostel and mess	INR 1.21 Lakhs a year for a basic non-AC option
Hostel deposit	Refundable, listed separately
Campus	MIT Manipal campus, Manipal

Should you pick M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives at MAHE?

This course suits students who want power, EV or automation roles after a full-time M.Tech.

Pick it if:

You want EV and power roles: the course fits drives, converters and EV work that Manipal labs teach.

You want a small class: the intake is 18 seats, so lab access and faculty time can be closer.

You want fee against pay: INR 5.06 Lakhs is lower than the INR 9 LPA median pay.

You have a MET rank: it can help the merit list and the 20% M.Tech waiver.

Skip it if:

You want only software jobs: the course is built for power electronics, drives, EV and automation work.

You need a published branch cutoff: MAHE publishes the 50% degree rule, not a branch closing rank.

You want the cheapest stay: hostel and mess can add INR 2.42 Lakhs over two years.

You will miss the fee date: MAHE gives the seat only after the first-year fee and document check.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if you want power, EV or automation work and can pay the first-year fee. If you want software, check another branch first.

M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A MET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Merit route seats.

MET route quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives Admission Process▾

Write MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MAHE: MAHE (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives 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

Apr 2027

Application registration, last date to apply

Expected in the same month as 2026; submit the form before the last date.

Tentative

May 2027

MET or selection round

Expected after applications close for M.Tech programs.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Result and merit list

Expected after the test and degree-mark check.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling choice filling

Expected before seat allotment.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Seat allotments

Expected after the merit list and document check.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First-year fee payment

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

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring degree marks, identity papers and fee receipt.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the same month as the 2026 intake.

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

MAHE M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives 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 1.55 Lakhs a year

INR 3.10 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 98,000 a year

INR 1.96 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.21 Lakhs a year

INR 2.42 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 5.06 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7.48 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 8,532

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

178%

average first-year pay INR 9 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 12,612

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

120%

average first-year pay INR 9 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE general category fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Power Electronics at MAHE?

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

MAHE M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives 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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Lakeside Institute of Technology

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Summit Institute of Technology

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 5.06 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 5.60 Lakhs

INR 54,000 more

INR 6.90 Lakhs

INR 1.84 Lakhs more

INR 5.06 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 6.40 Lakhs

INR 1.34 Lakhs more

INR 5.85 Lakhs

INR 79,000 more

Average paylatest PG batch

INR 9 LPA

PG 2-year batch

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 0.9 LPA less

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 1.6 LPA less, Class of 2024

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 0.8 LPA less

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 1.2 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

69%

PG 2-year batch

68%

1 points lower

72%

3 points higher

64%

5 points lower, Class of 2024

69%

Same placement

60%

9 points lower

Closing rankqualifying score rule

B.E. or B.Tech aggregate

Same cutoff

5 places easier

Same cutoff

5 places tougher

Seatssanctioned intake

published intake

12 more

6 more

Same seats

12 more

ROIpay over fee

178%

from the fee tile

161%

17 points lower

117%

61 points lower

213%

35 points higher

141%

37 points lower

154%

24 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.

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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four 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.

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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 Power Electronics and Drives

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Power Electronics and Drives at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.06 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 9 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 MET route seat closed at rank 50% 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 PG 2-year batch averaged INR 9 LPA, the median was INR 8 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 2. The campus is in a small industrial 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 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 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 9 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 Power Electronics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Power Electronics 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 Power Electronics, 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 2-year fee is INR 5.06 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.48 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 - Oct 1, 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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