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.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.74 Lakhs | INR 1.37 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fee | INR 1.70 Lakhs | INR 85,000 a year, 2 years |
| 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 |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET slot booking | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET exam and PGCUET score submission | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Online counselling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or BTech in a relevant branch |
| Marks | Minimum 50% aggregate marks |
| Exam route | MET score or PGCUET score |
| GATE weight | Given to GATE qualified General category students |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form and upload your degree papers |
| 2. Take MET | Write the test, or submit PGCUET if MAHE allows it |
| 3. Check merit list | MAHE lists students by test score and vacancy |
| 4. Attend counselling | Pick the course and accept the allotment |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the first year fee and finish document check |
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.
| Route | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| MET route | 420 | Guide range, 2026 |
| GATE weight route | 260 | Guide range, 2026 |
| PGCUET route | 300 | Guide range, 2026 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 6.94 LPA, NIRF 2026 PG batch |
| Students placed | 216 |
| Students graduating | 312 |
| Batch placed | 69% |
| Likely roles | Structural design, project engineering, construction consulting |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE PG scholarship | GATE qualified M.Tech student | INR 2.40 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| MAHE merit waiver | High merit rank and fee waiver approval | 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 |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #59 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| Institution status | 2026 | Deemed to be University |
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.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Structural mechanics, concrete design, steel design and labs |
| Year 2 | Earthquake engineering, electives, project work and dissertation |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years |
| Campus | Manipal campus, Karnataka |
| Academic unit | MIT Manipal, under MAHE |
| Study mode | Full-time and on campus |
This course suits students who want structural design work and can handle maths, design codes and project deadlines.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admission dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE general fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
|
Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
|
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. |
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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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