20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Chemistry programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
MAHE Ph.D. Chemistry is a 3.5-year full time research course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal. MAHE is ranked #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++ grade. The full course fee without hostel is INR 97,000. Admission is through PhD MET, interview and guide approval, unless a valid national fellowship route applies. Chemistry seats are guide-based, so the research title matters more than a fixed seat count. The NIRF PG 3-year median pay is INR 14 LPA, and 89% of that group was placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.21 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The research fee before thesis evaluation is INR 82,000. You pay the fee in parts across the minimum research period. MAHE says the thesis evaluation fee is paid at thesis submission. Hostel and living cost is added only if you take a room and spend on campus.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| First fee part | INR 37,000 | Full course, as published |
| Second fee part | INR 18,000 | Full course, as published |
| Third fee part | INR 18,000 | Full course, as published |
| Fourth fee part | INR 9,000 | Full course, as published |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time, at thesis submission |
| Hostel and living | INR 3.24 Lakhs | Per month × 36, INR 9,000 a month |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.21 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. Apr 2027 is the first expected form month. Aug 2027 is the expected classes start month. You should watch the MAHE PhD page for the exact 2027 dates. If you miss the final reporting date, MAHE can cancel the admission.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| MET result and shortlist | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Preference filling and allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and guide match | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview result and offer | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and offer acceptance | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The main route needs 60% in a master's degree, while the 4-year bachelor's route needs 75%. MBBS, BDS and PharmD holders need 60%. You must match one route before MAHE reads your research area. A national fellowship can change the test route, but the degree marks still matter.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's route | 60% in a master's degree after a recognized bachelor's degree |
| Four-year bachelor route | 75% in a 4-year or 8-semester bachelor's degree |
| MBBS, BDS or PharmD route | 60% in the degree |
| Exam route | PhD MET unless a valid national fellowship route applies |
The process has six main steps, from online form to reporting. You apply online, pick the stream and domain, take PhD MET and meet the interview panel. MAHE then approves the guide match and title. You pay the fee and report with originals before the last date, or you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the PhD form and pick the Chemistry domain |
| Write PhD MET | Take the centre-based test unless your fellowship route exempts it |
| Preference filling | Choose available guide areas after the shortlist |
| Interview | Discuss the research area with the institute panel |
| Offer and fee | Accept the offer and pay the first fee part |
| Reporting | Bring original documents for verification at MAHE |
MAHE does not publish a Chemistry PhD closing rank, so the screening figure on this page starts at 80 for a safe score range. The route table is based on PhD MET, fellowship and interview screening, not on a public rank list. You should treat the score range as a guide and confirm your route with MAHE.
| Route | Safe score or rule | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD MET route | 80 and above | Screening guide, 2027 |
| PhD MET wait range | 60 to 79 | Screening guide, 2027 |
| Below screening range | Below 60 | Screening guide, 2027 |
| National fellowship route | Valid award letter | Admission office check |
The NIRF PG 3-year median pay is INR 14 LPA, and 55 of 62 graduates were placed in 2023-24. That is an 89% placed share for the reported PG 3-year group. This is not a Chemistry PhD-only placement table. Use it as MAHE's wider research-level signal and ask the guide about lab-specific exits.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 14 LPA |
| Graduates placed | 55 of 62 |
| Placed share | 89% |
| Full-time PhD students | 2,167 |
| Common research exits | Postdoctoral work, teaching, pharma and materials labs |
The biggest support on this page is INR 82,000 from the Dr TMA Pai fee support route. National fellowship thesis support is INR 15,000. Scholarship support depends on the route, category and income papers. You should keep the fellowship letter, income paper and MAHE offer ready before you ask for support.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Dr TMA Pai fee support | Selected full time PhD scholars | INR 82,000 |
| National fellowship thesis support | Students with a valid fellowship route | INR 15,000 |
| MAHE hardship fee support | Students cleared by MAHE for need support | INR 25,000 |
| Karnataka SSP research support | Eligible Karnataka category students | INR 10,000 |
MAHE is ranked #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025, and the NAAC grade is A++. The NIRF overall data also shows 2,167 full-time PhD students. These figures tell you the university scale, not the guide quality. For Chemistry, match your topic with the guide's current lab work.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | Valid cycle | A++ |
| NIRF PhD data | 2025 | 2,167 full-time PhD students |
| Chemistry research record | Recent institute data | 06 patents filed and 08 collaborations |
The 3.5-year minimum period starts with course work, then protocol presentation and lab research. The thesis evaluation fee is INR 15,000 at submission. You should finish coursework and guide approval early because the stipend and progress reviews depend on those steps.
| Stage | What you study or do |
|---|---|
| Course work | Research methods, subject papers and ethics training |
| Protocol presentation | You present the approved Chemistry topic |
| Research work | Lab work, data review and progress presentations |
| Thesis submission | You submit the thesis for external evaluation |
Chemistry seats are guide-based, and full-time PhD students total 2,167 in NIRF data. The Chemistry data also lists 08 collaborations and 06 patents filed. Pick a guide after reading the topic list, because the PhD seat depends on a guide who can take that topic.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemistry seats | Guide-based seats after interview and topic match |
| Full-time PhD students | 2,167 in NIRF data |
| Collaborations | 08 listed by the Chemistry research data |
| Patents filed | 06 listed by the Chemistry research data |
| Topic fit | Polymers, sensors, batteries, fuel cells and organic chemistry |
Hostel allotment starts only after the PhD roll number is made, and rooms depend on availability. The living estimate used here is INR 3.24 Lakhs for 36 months. You should not pay assuming a room is sure. Ask the hostel office after reporting and keep a backup stay near Manipal.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel step | Considered after roll number generation |
| Room rule | Based on availability after reporting |
| Living estimate | INR 3.24 Lakhs for 36 months |
| Campus check | Document check happens at the MAHE Admissions Office |
This course suits students who want lab research in chemistry and can wait for a guide match.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE PhD admission page and information brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: MAHE PhD fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route. The cutoff ranges show how MAHE screens PhD MET and interview scores when a rank is not published.
MAHE does not publish a Chemistry closing rank. Treat the green row as a safe score, and confirm your route with MAHE before paying.
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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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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.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
Placements
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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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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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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