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MAHE Manipal M.Tech Software Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Software Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.27 Lakhs.
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About MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering
MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Software Engineering with 120 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with software labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #9 in Collegedunia's M.Tech Software Engineering ranking 2026 and #35 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General seat closed near MET rank 2,500 in the published merit list. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering 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 |
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| MET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE counselling choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Eligibility
You need graduation with B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch and 50% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | MET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering 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 |
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| 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 Software Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 2,500 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,400 in 2025. These are the MAHE counselling published list closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General | Round and year |
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| General | 2,500 | published list |
| OBC-NCL | 1,400 | published list |
| SC | 900 | published list |
| ST | 500 | published list |
| EWS | 800 | published list |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Software product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Software product and IT services companies, on campus |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The 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 |
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| Post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Merit-cum-means tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF University, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Software architecture, data structures, testing and research methods |
| Year 2 | Cloud computing, electives, seminar and final project |
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering at MAHE?
This course suits students who want a software product job and can live in a university town for two years.
M.Tech Software Engineering Eligibility▾
M.Tech Software Engineering Admission Process▾
M.Tech Software Engineering 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.
Source: MAHE dates to remember and admission notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering 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.
Source: MAHE fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Software Engineering at MAHE?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE counselling closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering 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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE M.Tech Software Engineering
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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.
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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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