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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Architecture: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Architecture programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
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About MAHE Ph.D. Architecture
MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. Architecture through PhD MET. The course is taught on campus from the joining date, with studio and research work after joining. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's university ranking 2026 and #27 in NIRF architecture 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 86,500, paid in four parts and at thesis submission, and INR 4.37 Lakhs with living added. You get admitted through PhD MET and a department interview. The published eligibility starts at 60% in the master's degree for most applicants. The TMA Pai stipend starts at INR 3.72 LPA after probation and may rise in year 3.
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Fees
The full course costs INR 86,500 without hostel and INR 4.37 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 71,500 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Research stay and living add INR 3.50 Lakhs over 3.5 years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
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| Course fee installments | INR 71,500 | Full course, paid in four installments |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time, at thesis submission |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Research stay and living | INR 3.50 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3.5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 86,500 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.37 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; PhD MET registration is expected to open in Dec 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| PhD MET registration, last date to apply | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET session 1 exam | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET result and score | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Preference filling | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and final offer | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment, last date | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Eligibility
You need a relevant master's degree with 60% marks or the matching grade. UGC NET, GATE, GPAT and JGEEBILS can exempt you from PhD MET when MAHE accepts the score.
| Requirement | What you need |
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| Degree needed | Relevant master's degree or listed professional degree |
| Marks | 60% in master's degree, with MAHE rules for listed cases |
| Exam | PhD MET score or accepted national test score |
| Age | No age limit published |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Admission Process
MAHE shortlists you on PhD MET or an accepted national test, then the department interviews you. You accept the offer and pay the first part by the portal date. You lose the offer if you miss the portal date.
| Step | What you do |
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| 1. Apply and write PhD MET | Submit the form and write the online PhD MET if not exempt |
| 2. Fill research preferences | Pick architecture guide areas that match your proposal |
| 3. Accept the offer | Accept the offer and pay the first part by the portal date |
| 4. Report | Bring degree certificates, score card and the offer letter |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE round 6 scores for Applicant seats. The General score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Score, Applicant | Round and year |
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| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 4 cycles of its batch at an average of INR 3.72 LPA. The median is INR 3.72 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.62 LPA. MSAP guide areas include BIM, sustainable architecture and urban planning.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.72 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.72 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.62 LPA |
| Batch placed | 4 cycles |
| Recruiters | BIM, sustainable design and urban planning |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture 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 |
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| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS 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 Ph.D. Architecture Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's university ranking and #27 in NIRF architecture, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia university ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Architecture | 2025 | #27 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture Course Structure
Course work starts after joining; research methods and area papers come first. You then present progress to the doctoral committee and work toward the thesis.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods, design theory and research methods |
| Year 2 | Building systems, urban studies and field methods |
| Year 3 | BIM, urban planning and sustainable design |
| Year 4 | Thesis chapters, papers and viva work |
MAHE Ph.D. Architecture 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 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a university town |
Should you pick Ph.D. Architecture at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
This course suits students who want a research job and can live in a university town for 3.5 years.
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Ph.D. Architecture 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 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Architecture Fees 2027
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This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living estimate.
Source: MAHE PhD fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Architecture at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE scores.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
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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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