20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Biotechnology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers a full-time Ph.D. in Biotechnology on its Manipal campus. It is a 3.5-year course, and you can take up to six years to finish. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stood #3 in the NIRF University ranking of 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid in parts across the course. You get in through the PhD MET, an online test, and a department interview. MAHE gives 500 Dr TMA Pai scholarships a year. The stipend rises to INR 38,500 a month in year 3, about INR 4.62 LPA. MAHE does not publish placement figures for PhD scholars.
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.91 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The tuition fees, called the programme fee here, is INR 82,000. You pay it in four parts: INR 37,000 at admission, then smaller parts at the start of years 2, 3 and 4. You pay the INR 15,000 thesis evaluation fee when you submit the thesis. MAHE never refunds a fee once you pay it.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee, year 1 | INR 37,000 | At admission |
| Programme fee, year 2 | INR 18,000 | At the start of year 2 |
| Programme fee, year 3 | INR 18,000 | At the start of year 3 |
| Programme fee, last 6 months | INR 9,000 | At the start of year 4 |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | When you submit the thesis |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.93 Lakhs | INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 42 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.91 Lakhs | Full course |
Joining for the July 2026 batch closed on 30 Aug 2026, so the next intake is the January 2027 batch. Its form is expected in Nov 2026 and classes in Jan 2027. MAHE has not put out these dates yet. Watch the candidate portal from Oct 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application form, last date to apply | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET, online test | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| MET shortlist on the candidate portal | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Department interviews | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview results and offer letters | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Offer confirmation and fee payment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree with 60% marks in aggregate, or a four-year bachelor's with 75%. An MBBS, BDS or PharmD with 60% also counts. You then write the PhD MET, unless you have a valid UGC-NET, GATE or GPAT score at the general cutoff.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 60% in aggregate or the same grade |
| Four-year bachelor's degree | 75% in aggregate or the same grade |
| MBBS, BDS or PharmD | 60% in aggregate or the same grade |
| Entrance test | PhD MET, or a UGC-NET, GATE or GPAT score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Fellowship route | A valid NET-JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF or INSPIRE fellowship |
The route has five steps: the online form, the PhD MET, the interview, the offer and joining. You apply on the MAHE portal and pay INR 2,000, which covers the test. The department interviews the shortlist. If you miss the reporting date, MAHE cancels your offer.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu and pay INR 2,000 |
| 2. Write the PhD MET | One hour, from home, 60 questions on research aptitude |
| 3. Fill preferences | Pick your institute and research domain on the portal |
| 4. Face the interview | Online or on campus, with your marks, CV and papers |
| 5. Accept and join | Confirm the offer, pay the fee and report with originals |
The PhD MET has 60 questions for 240 marks, with 4 marks for a right answer and 1 taken off for a wrong one. MAHE does not publish a cutoff score for the test. The shortlist and the interview decide who gets the offer.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 60, all on research aptitude |
| Total marks | 240 |
| Marking | Plus 4 for a right answer, minus 1 for a wrong one |
| Test length | 1 hour, online from home |
| Published cutoff | None, the interview decides |
The Dr TMA Pai stipend starts at INR 27,500 a month and rises to INR 38,500 in year 3, about INR 4.62 LPA. MAHE does not publish placement figures for PhD scholars. You also get up to INR 50,000 to present papers at conferences.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stipend, first 6 months | INR 27,500 a month |
| Stipend, years 1 and 2 | INR 34,000 a month |
| Stipend, year 3 | INR 38,500 a month, about INR 4.62 LPA |
| Conference support | Up to INR 50,000 over the PhD |
| Placement figures | Not published for PhD scholars |
The Dr TMA Pai scholarship pays about INR 14.43 Lakhs over 3 years and 6 months. A valid national fellowship takes INR 82,000 off the fee instead. A Dr TMA Pai scholar cannot take any other stipend, and must return it all if they quit.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Dr TMA Pai scholarship | Full-time scholars picked at the interview | INR 14.43 Lakhs over 3 years and 6 months |
| National fellowship fee exemption | NET-JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF or INSPIRE holders | INR 82,000, the full programme fee |
| Contingency grant | National fellowship holders | INR 1.5 Lakhs a year for 3 years |
| Conference support | Every full-time scholar | Up to INR 50,000 |
NIRF ranked MAHE #3 among universities and #14 overall in 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. MAHE says its faculty put out 20,000+ papers in the last five years.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| QS World University Rankings | 2025 | 851 to 900 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
The first 6 months are a probation period. You present your PhD protocol to a committee in that time, or your stipend stops until you do. After that you research under your guide and submit the thesis after 3.5 years.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| First 6 months | Probation; present your PhD protocol to the committee |
| Years 1 to 3 | Research under your guide, with yearly progress checks |
| After 3.5 years | Submit the thesis and pay the evaluation fee |
| Upper limit | Finish within 6 years of joining |
A double room with attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000. You get a room only after MAHE gives you a PhD roll number, and only if one is free. You get 12 days of casual leave and 15 days of special leave a year.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Double room, attached bath, non-AC | INR 79,000 a year |
| Mess advance | INR 62,000 a year |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| When you get a room | After your PhD roll number, if a room is free |
| Leave | 12 days casual and 15 days special leave a year |
This course suits students who want a paid, full-time research life in a small university town.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the July 2026 intake. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE PhD information brochure for the July 2026 intake. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 fees, which the January 2027 batch pays. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE PhD brochure and hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route and your master's marks. The card shows what MAHE asks of you next.
MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff. The shortlist and the interview decide, so a clear research plan counts as much as the test score.
Answer two questions to see what comes off your fee. The Dr TMA Pai stipend is paid to you each month and does not cut the fee. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
The fee exemption needs a national fellowship that is still valid on the day you join.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a higher stipend, a better rank.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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