MAHE Manipal M.Tech Structural 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 Structural Engineering 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
NIRF 2026 PG batch
Cutoff
420
MET merit rank, guide range
Placement rate
69%
NIRF 2026 PG batch placed

About MAHE M.Tech SE

MAHE offers M.Tech Structural Engineering at MIT Manipal as a two-year, full-time course with 18 seats. The course is taught on campus over four semesters. MAHE has NAAC A++ and MIT stood #59 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs, and the fee with hostel and mess is INR 6.84 Lakhs. You apply online and take MET or submit PGCUET, with GATE getting weight in the General category. The MET merit guide range here is around 420. The NIRF 2026 PG batch placed 69% of students, with median pay of INR 6.94 LPA.

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 6.84 Lakhs with hostel and INR 4.44 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.74 Lakhs. You pay the academic fee in two yearly parts. MAHE lists a refundable INR 10,000 caution deposit separately. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.74 LakhsINR 1.37 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feeINR 1.70 LakhsINR 85,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.40 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.44 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6.84 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates

Apr 2027 is the first expected row and Aug 2027 is when classes start. The 2026 M.Tech form closed on 30 Apr 2026 and the program date was 3 Aug 2026. For 2027, watch the application form first, then the test, merit list, counselling, fee payment and classes.

EventDateStatus
Application form, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
MET slot bookingMay 2027Tentative
MET exam and PGCUET score submissionMay 2027Tentative
Merit listJun 2027Tentative
Online counsellingJun 2027Tentative
First allotmentJul 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility

You need BE or BTech in Civil Engineering or a related branch with 50% aggregate marks. GATE is not compulsory, but MAHE gives weight to qualified GATE students in the General category. If your degree is not clearly linked to Civil Engineering, ask the Admission Cell before paying.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBE or BTech in a relevant branch
MarksMinimum 50% aggregate marks
Exam routeMET score or PGCUET score
GATE weightGiven to GATE qualified General category students

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process

MAHE starts with the online form and checks your eligibility papers. You then take MET or submit PGCUET. MAHE makes the merit list and calls students for online or physical counselling. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form and upload your degree papers
2. Take METWrite the test, or submit PGCUET if MAHE allows it
3. Check merit listMAHE lists students by test score and vacancy
4. Attend counsellingPick the course and accept the allotment
5. Pay and reportPay the first year fee and finish document check

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff

The guide range used here is 420 for the MET route and 300 for the safer range. MAHE does not publish a fixed closing rank for every M.Tech round. Use these ranges only to read the checker, and trust the official allotment mail.

RouteClosing rank or scoreRound and year
MET route420Guide range, 2026
GATE weight route260Guide range, 2026
PGCUET route300Guide range, 2026

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements

The NIRF 2026 PG batch placed 216 of 312 students, so the placement rate is 69%. The median pay is INR 6.94 LPA. Structural roles are usually in design offices, construction firms, project teams and consulting teams, so start software and design tool practice early.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6.94 LPA, NIRF 2026 PG batch
Students placed216
Students graduating312
Batch placed69%
Likely rolesStructural design, project engineering, construction consulting

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs over the course. The AICTE PG scholarship gives the most for GATE qualified students. MAHE and NSP schemes need the right certificate, income proof or past MAHE link.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
AICTE PG scholarshipGATE qualified M.Tech studentINR 2.40 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
MAHE merit waiverHigh merit rank and fee waiver approvalINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking

MIT stood #59 in NIRF engineering 2025 and MAHE has NAAC A++. The NIRF rank comes from data on teaching, research, graduation results and outreach. The NAAC grade shows the university level quality checks across MAHE.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Engineering2025#59
NAAC2024A++
Institution status2026Deemed to be University

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Course Structure

Year 1 covers structural mechanics, concrete design, steel design and lab work. Year 2 moves to electives, project work and dissertation. You should be ready for maths, design codes and software work from the start.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Structural mechanics, concrete design, steel design and labs
Year 2Earthquake engineering, electives, project work and dissertation

MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Hostel and Campus

The hostel and mess estimate used here is INR 2.40 Lakhs for two years. MIT is on the Manipal campus in Karnataka, and labs, library, hostels and academic offices are in the same university town.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 2.40 Lakhs over two years
CampusManipal campus, Karnataka
Academic unitMIT Manipal, under MAHE
Study modeFull-time and on campus

Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at MAHE?

This course suits students who want structural design work and can handle maths, design codes and project deadlines.

Pick it if:
You want structural design roles: the course points you to design offices, site project teams and consulting work.
You already know civil basics: the eligibility needs BE or BTech in a relevant branch with 50% marks.
You want the fee back within a year: the median pay is higher than the full course fee without hostel.
You have GATE: MAHE gives weight to GATE qualified General category students during admission.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: this course is built for structures, construction teams and design consulting.
You count on every student getting placed: NIRF shows 216 of 312 PG students placed.
Your degree is not civil related: ask the Admission Cell before paying because eligibility is checked before the offer.
You will wait after the offer: pay the first year fee by the deadline or you lose the seat.
Counsellor's advice
Pick this course if you want design or construction work and can pay INR 4.44 Lakhs. If you need software roles, choose another path.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree needed: BE or BTech in Civil Engineering or a related branch from a recognised university.
Minimum marks: 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
Exam route: Take MET or submit PGCUET if MAHE opens that route for the seat.
GATE weight: GATE qualified General category students get weight in merit.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and upload degree papers before the last date.
Take MET: Write the entrance test, or submit PGCUET if that route is open.
Check merit: MAHE prepares the merit list from the test score and vacancy.
Attend counselling: Choose the course and accept the allotment in the portal.
Pay and report: Pay the first year fee and bring originals for document check.

M.Tech Structural 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.

Tentative
Jan 2027
MET registration
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 session 1 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 choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE M.Tech Structural 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.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.37 Lakhs a year
INR 2.74 Lakhs
Other 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 fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.84 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,486
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
156%
median pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,533
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
101%
median pay INR 6.94 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE general fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech Structural Engineering at MAHE?

Pick your route and category. The cutoff ranges are guide ranges for this course.

Route
Category
MET · General
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
301 to 420: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 420: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
MET · Reserved
500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
501 to 700: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
GATE · General
180 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
181 to 260: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 260: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
GATE · Reserved
220 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
221 to 310: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 310: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
PGCUET · General
90 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
91 to 140: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 140: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
PGCUET · Reserved
105 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
106 to 147: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 147: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
Waitlist · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 80: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 80: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
Waitlist · Reserved
48 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
49 to 70: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
NRI · General
100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
101 to 160: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 160: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
NRI · Reserved
98 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
99 to 133: almost there. Keep this course on your list and wait for later offers.
Worse than 133: not this year. Try the next route or wait for a vacancy.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The first offer is the safe number. Later offers help only if you keep the course in your choice list.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

AICTE PG scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
AICTE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: GATE qualified M.Tech studentApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in BE or BTechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE merit waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Aug 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.44 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.54 Lakhs

MAHE M.Tech Structural 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.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education MAHE
Manipal
Compared with
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
VIT Vellore
Vellore
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore
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REVA University
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.44 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 4.10 Lakhs
INR 34,000 less
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 1.24 Lakhs less
INR 3.83 Lakhs
INR 61,000 less
INR 3.12 Lakhs
INR 1.32 Lakhs less
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 2.04 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.94 LPA
NIRF 2026 PG batch
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2.44 LPA less
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.74 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.94 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 1.14 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 2.74 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
69%
NIRF 2026 PG batch
58%
11 points lower
66%
3 points lower
72%
3 points higher
60%
9 points lower
55%
14 points lower
Closing rankMET merit rank, General
420
Guide range, 2026
520
100 places easier
390
30 places tougher
600
180 places easier
700
280 places easier
800
380 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
MIT Manipal
30
12 more
18
Same seats
24
6 more
18
Same seats
24
6 more
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
156%
on INR 6.94 LPA
110%
46 points lower
194%
38 points higher
157%
1 points higher
186%
30 points higher
175%
19 points higher
In short
Manipal University Jaipur costs a little less but pays much less on this row set. If MAHE gives you this course, keep MAHE above it unless the Jaipur fee decides it.
In short
SRM IST costs less and has stronger ROI here, but the guide rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, compare the lab fit before you decide.
In short
VIT Vellore has a slightly easier guide rank and a similar ROI, but MAHE shows a higher pay figure here. If you want the Manipal campus, take this seat.
In short
Amrita costs less and has an easier guide rank, but MAHE shows stronger pay in this table. If both allot, decide by campus and project fit.
In short
REVA is cheaper and easier to enter, but the pay figure is lower here. If MAHE is allotted, take it and keep REVA only as a backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Tech Structural Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Structural Engineering at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want structural design or construction project work. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs, and the NIRF PG median pay is INR 6.94 LPA. Use the fee block to check the EMI before you pay.
Should I take this course if my MET rank is near 420?▾
Take the chance, but do not treat 420 as a fixed cutoff. MAHE does not publish every M.Tech closing rank, so the checker uses a guide range. Keep this course in your list, watch the official allotment mail, and pay only after the seat is offered.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should expect structural design, site project, construction planning or consulting roles. The NIRF 2026 PG batch placed 216 of 312 students and the median pay was INR 6.94 LPA. Build design software skills during the course, because those skills decide many interviews.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you want only software jobs or if your degree is not linked to civil engineering. The course is built around structures, design codes and construction work. Ask the Admission Cell about eligibility before you pay, because the minimum degree rule is checked.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you use the project year well. The course has structural mechanics, concrete design, steel design, earthquake engineering and a dissertation. Use the final project to build a research topic, and speak to the department early if you plan for a PhD later.
Should I prefer GATE weight over MET for this course?▾
Use GATE if you have it, because MAHE gives weight to GATE qualified General category students. MET still matters for the regular route. If you have both, upload the GATE proof and keep the MET score ready, so the admission office can read both.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half?▾
You still have a chance, but you must build proof of skill. The PG placement rate used here is 69%, not 100%. Keep your CGPA steady, learn design tools, and take project work seriously, because smaller construction and consulting firms test practical work.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add it if you want to stay close to labs and project work. The estimate used here adds INR 2.40 Lakhs for hostel and mess over two years, taking the full cost to INR 6.84 Lakhs. Check the room type before you pay the hostel fee.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE portal, upload eligibility papers and take MET or submit PGCUET if allowed. MAHE then makes a merit list and calls students for counselling. Accept the seat, pay the first year fee, and finish document check before classes start.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 4.44 Lakhs for two years. With hostel and mess, the estimate used here is INR 6.84 Lakhs. The fee block separates tuition, other fee, refundable caution deposit and hostel, so use that before you decide.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The official fee sheet lists two yearly fee parts for this course. The first year academic fee is paid during admission, and the remaining part is paid in the next year. Ask the fee office before the due date if you need help with payment timing.
Can scholarships reduce my fee?▾
Yes, if you meet the scheme rule. A GATE qualified student can check the AICTE PG scholarship, while other students can check MAHE and NSP linked schemes. The calculator above uses INR 4.44 Lakhs as the fee base and shows the net fee after each answer.

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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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