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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Community Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Community Medicine programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
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About MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine
MAHE offers Ph.D. Community Medicine as a full-time doctoral course at KMC Manipal. The minimum duration is 3.5 years and the maximum is 6 years. MAHE has NAAC A++, Institution of Eminence status and #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, including thesis evaluation. Admission uses the PhD Manipal Entrance Test and a department interview, with exemptions for valid UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT, JGEEBILS or national fellowship routes. The test has 60 questions for 240 marks. Research seats change by guide topic. The year 1 stipend is INR 4.08 LPA when annualised.
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Fees
The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 7.34 Lakhs with hostel. The course fee itself is INR 82,000 before the thesis fee. You pay the first fee when you accept the offer. The thesis evaluation fee is paid at thesis submission. Hostel is allotted only after the PhD roll number is made.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| First installment | INR 37,000 | One time, at admission |
| Second installment | INR 18,000 | One time, start of year 2 |
| Third installment | INR 18,000 | One time, start of year 3 |
| Fourth installment | INR 9,000 | One time, start of year 4 |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time, at thesis submission |
| Health Sciences hostel and mess | INR 6.37 Lakhs | INR 15,167 a month, 42 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.34 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Admission Dates
Applications are open from 29 Sep 2026 to 5 Nov 2026 for the 2027 intake. The PhD MET is on 15 Nov 2026, and interview results come on 30 Dec 2026. You must watch the candidate portal after the result, because reporting and course start are due by 15 Jan 2027.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application, last date to apply | 29 Sep 2026 to 5 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| PhD MET admit card and test login | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET entrance test | 15 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| MET shortlist result | 25 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research preference filling | 26 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Shortlist sent to institute | 3 Dec 2026 to 5 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Department interview | 6 Dec 2026 to 24 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Interview result and merit list | 30 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Offer acceptance and fee payment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | 15 Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 15 Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Eligibility
You need 60% in a master's degree, or 75% in a four-year bachelor's degree, or 60% in MBBS, BDS or PharmD. You must apply with full-time qualifying study. If your papers are not ready by interview or fee payment, MAHE can cancel the admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master degree route | 60% marks in a one-year or two-year master degree |
| Four-year bachelor route | 75% marks in a four-year bachelor degree |
| Medical degree route | 60% marks in MBBS, BDS or PharmD |
| Foreign degree | AIU or other accepted equivalence paper |
| Mode | Qualifying degree must be in full-time mode |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Admission Process
The form, PhD MET, interview, offer and reporting are the five steps for this intake. MAHE decides the shortlist after the test, and the department decides the interview result. You accept the offer and pay the fee online. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the form | Apply online and choose the Health Sciences stream |
| 2. Write PhD MET | Take the research aptitude test unless you are exempt |
| 3. Attend interview | Discuss your research area with the department panel |
| 4. Accept offer | Confirm the offer and pay the fee online |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers for document check |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Cutoff
The strong score range is 180 and above, and the watchlist score range is 120 to 179. MAHE has not published a fixed Community Medicine score cutoff. The table uses score ranges only to read your risk after the test. MAHE still decides the shortlist and interview call from the candidate portal.
| Route | Score range or rule | Stage and year |
|---|---|---|
| Strong score | 180 and above | PhD MET, 2026 |
| Watchlist score | 120 to 179 | PhD MET, 2026 |
| Low score | Below 120 | PhD MET, 2026 |
| Exempt route | Valid UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT, JGEEBILS or JRF | 2026 intake |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Placements
The TMA Pai stipend is INR 27,500 a month in probation and INR 34,000 a month in year 1. MAHE has not published a placement rate for this PhD course. Most outcomes are research, teaching, public health projects and postdoctoral work after the thesis.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Probation stipend | INR 27,500 per month |
| Year 1 stipend | INR 34,000 per month |
| Year 3 stipend | INR 38,500 per month |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Common path | Research, teaching and public health roles |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Scholarships
Two support routes matter most here: full course fee exemption of INR 97,000 for valid national fellowship scholars and monthly TMA Pai support. The biggest direct fee cut is the full fee exemption. You need the fellowship paper or the selected TMA Pai category before joining.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| National fellowship fee exemption | JRF, INSPIRE, NDF or similar valid fellowship | INR 97,000 |
| Dr. TMA Pai PhD Scholarship | Selected full-time PhD scholars | INR 27,500 to INR 38,500 a month |
| Conference support | Self-financed and TMA Pai scholars with approval | INR 50,000 |
| Contingency support | National fellowship scholars | INR 1.50 Lakhs a year |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Ranking
MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The PhD brochure also names its Institution of Eminence status. NIRF ranks university data each year. NAAC gives the grade after a quality review.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| Institution of Eminence | 2020 | Recognised |
| Collegedunia overall ranking | 2025 | #367 |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Course Structure
The course starts with PhD coursework, then moves to protocol work, reviews and thesis writing. Protocol work starts within 6 months for scholarship scholars. You work with the guide and Doctoral Advisory Committee through the research period.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| Coursework | Research method and domain papers |
| Protocol | Present the research plan within 6 months |
| Review meetings | Show progress to the advisory committee |
| Thesis | Submit the thesis after minimum duration |
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Hostel and Campus
The Health Sciences PG and PhD hostel row lists INR 1.97 Lakhs for the first year with deposit, mess and AC advance. Hostel booking starts only after your PhD roll number is made. You study at the Manipal health sciences campus.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel row | Health Sciences PG and PhD students |
| Annual total | INR 1.97 Lakhs with deposit |
| Non-refundable annual cost | INR 1.82 Lakhs |
| Booking rule | After PhD roll number is made |
Should you pick Ph.D. Community Medicine at MAHE?
This course suits students who want public health research and can stay with one project for years.
Ph.D. Community Medicine Eligibility▾
Ph.D. Community Medicine Admission Process▾
Ph.D. Community Medicine Admission Dates 2027
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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: MAHE PhD brochure 2026 to 2027. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Fees 2027
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This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE PhD fee and hostel fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Ph.D. Community Medicine at MAHE?
Pick your category and route. The score ranges use the PhD MET test of 240 marks.
The MET score is only one step. The department interview and guide fit decide the final offer.
MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine 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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. Community Medicine
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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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