Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: 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 Computer Science And Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .

Total fees

INR 97,000

3.5 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4.62 LPA

annualised PhD scholarship support

Cutoff

60%

master degree marks for most entries

Placement rate

500

Dr TMA Pai scholarships a year

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research support 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and degree you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Qualification and interview fit for this course 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE Ph.D. CSE

MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at Manipal through its doctoral school. The course is on campus and leads to a thesis after course work, research checks and viva. MAHE has NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF university ranking 2024. The full course fee without hostel is INR 97,000, as listed in the PhD fee PDF. You enter through PhD MET and a department interview, unless a valid national test makes you exempt. Seats are guide based and not printed as a fixed number. The official scholarship support can reach INR 4.62 LPA when annualised.

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 6.17 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 82,000. You pay the PhD fee in parts listed by MAHE. The thesis fee is paid once when you submit. Hostel and mess are extra and depend on the room you get.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 82,000	Full course, as published
Thesis evaluation fee	INR 15,000	One time, paid at thesis submission
Hostel and mess	INR 5.20 Lakhs	Full course, estimated from annual hostel table
Total, no hostel	INR 97,000	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.17 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates

The next application window is expected from Oct 2026 to Nov 2026. MET is expected in Dec 2026, with interview and offer steps before classes start in Jan 2027. Watch the candidate portal because MAHE changes PhD dates there first.

Event	Date	Status
Application form and last date to apply	Oct 2026 to Nov 2026	Tentative
PhD MET entrance test	Dec 2026	Tentative
Test shortlist result	Dec 2026	Tentative
Preference filling and offer round	Dec 2026	Tentative
Interview and research talk	Dec 2026	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jan 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Eligibility

Most applicants need 60% marks in a relevant master degree. A four-year bachelor degree needs 75% marks. You need the right degree before the interview. If your national test score is valid, MAHE can exempt you from PhD MET.

Requirement	What you need
Master degree route	60% marks in the master degree or an equal grade
Four-year bachelor route	75% marks in the bachelor degree or an equal grade
Entrance test	PhD MET unless exempt through a valid national test
Research fit	Department interview and guide match

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Admission Process

MAHE takes the form, PhD MET, preference filling, interview, result, fee payment and reporting in that order. You choose the domain and upload marksheets before the interview. The department checks your research plan. If you miss fee payment or reporting, you lose the offer.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Choose the PhD domain and upload degree papers
2. Write PhD MET	Take the remote proctored test unless exempt
3. Fill preference	Pick the department or guide area after shortlist
4. Attend interview	Discuss your research plan with the department panel
5. Accept offer	Pay the fee and report for document check

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Cutoff

The master degree mark rule is 60% and the four-year bachelor route needs 75%. MAHE does not print a fixed PhD MET closing score for this course. The department interview checks research fit after the test or exemption.

Route	Closing rank or score	Round and year
Master degree	60%	Admission rule, 2026
Four-year bachelor degree	75%	Admission rule, 2026
PhD MET	Not published	Interview shortlist, 2026

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Placements

The official PhD scholarship support reaches INR 4.62 LPA when annualised. MAHE does not print a PhD CSE placement rate. Most outcomes are research, teaching, labs and specialist industry work. Your guide, papers and skills matter more than campus hiring.

Metric	Value
Annualised scholarship support	INR 4.62 LPA
Placement rate	Not published
Common work areas	Research, teaching, labs and specialist industry work
Campus hiring report	Not published for this PhD course

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Scholarships

The biggest fee offset used here is INR 97,000, which matches the full course fee. MAHE also lists INR 50,000 conference support for approved paper presentation. The monthly scholarship support starts at INR 27,500 and rises to INR 38,500 in year 3.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Dr TMA Pai PhD Scholarship	Full-time PhD scholars selected by MAHE	INR 97,000 fee offset
Conference support	Approved full-time scholars presenting papers	INR 50,000 during the PhD
National fellowship route	Valid national fellowship holders	Fee follows MAHE PhD fee table

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF university ranking 2024 and holds NAAC A++. It also appears in QS World University Rankings 2025 at 851 to 900. NIRF reads data filed by the university. NAAC reads the university quality record.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2024	#3
NAAC	2024	A++
QS World University Rankings	2025	851 to 900

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Course Structure

Course work comes first, then research checks and thesis work. The Doctoral Advisory Committee tracks progress after joining. You work with a guide in the chosen domain. The degree is awarded after the thesis and viva are accepted.

Stage	What you do
Course work	Finish the required PhD credits
Research progress	Present work to the Doctoral Advisory Committee
Thesis	Submit the thesis after the minimum period
Viva	Defend the work before the degree award

Should you pick Ph.D. CSE at MAHE?

This course suits students who want a research degree with a Manipal guide and can work for years on one topic.

Pick it if:

You want a research town: Manipal keeps many MAHE schools close, so computing work can meet health, design and data teams.

You have a clear topic: the interview checks your research plan and guide fit before the offer is made.

You need funded study: the scholarship support reaches INR 4.62 LPA, while the course fee is INR 97,000.

You have a national test score: a valid GATE or UGC-NET score can exempt you from PhD MET.

Skip it if:

You want a quick job: MAHE does not print a PhD placement rate, so your papers and skills drive the outcome.

You need a fixed seat count: PhD seats depend on guide openings, not a printed branch intake.

You need a shorter course: full-time PhD takes 3.5 years at minimum and can take up to 6 years.

You are not ready for documents: missing fee payment or reporting after offer means you lose the seat.

Counsellor's advice

Pick it if you already have a research topic and guide match. If you want campus jobs first, finish a master course instead.

Ph.D. CSE Eligibility▾

Master degree: 60% marks in a relevant master degree, or an equal grade.

Bachelor route: 75% marks in a four-year bachelor degree can also count.

Entrance test: PhD MET is needed unless a valid national test score gives exemption.

Interview fit: The department checks your topic, papers and guide match before selection.

Ph.D. CSE Admission Process▾

Fill form: Choose the PhD domain and upload marksheets, scorecards and your CV.

Write test: Take PhD MET, unless your valid national test score gives exemption.

Give interview: The department panel checks your research plan and guide fit.

Accept offer: Confirm the offer in the candidate portal and pay the fee.

Report: Bring original papers for document check before joining.

Ph.D. CSE 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.

Tentative

Oct 2026 to Nov 2026

Application form and last date to apply

The form is expected to be open from Oct 2026 to Nov 2026.

Tentative

Dec 2026

PhD MET entrance test

The remote test is expected after the form window shuts.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Test shortlist result

Shortlisted candidates are expected to see the result in the portal.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Preference filling and offer round

You choose the department or guide area after shortlist.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Interview and research talk

The department panel checks your topic and guide fit.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Admission fee payment

You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the portal date.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original degree papers for checking before joining.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Classes start

Course work and guide meetings are expected to start after reporting.

Source: MAHE PhD brochure and PhD admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Ph.D. CSE 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.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 82,000

Thesis evaluation fee

One time, paid at thesis submission

INR 15,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Full course, estimated from annual hostel table

INR 5.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 97,000

3.5 years · tuition + thesis fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.17 Lakhs

3.5 years · tuition + thesis fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 1,635

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

476%

average first-year pay INR 4.62 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,403

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

75%

average first-year pay INR 4.62 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE PhD fee structure 2026 to 27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you a Ph.D. CSE seat at MAHE?

Pick your route. The cards show how the qualification rule and interview fit work.

Your route

Master 60%Bachelor 75%National testGuide fitNot ready

Entrance route

PhD METExempt score

Master degree with PhD MET

60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Prepare your research plan for interview.

55 to 59%: almost there only if MAHE accepts an equal grade. Ask before paying the form fee.

Below 55%: not this route. Check another degree route before you apply.

Master degree with exempt score

60% and valid score: yes, you can skip PhD MET. Prepare for the department interview.

60% with expiring score: almost there. Ask if the score is valid for this cycle.

No valid score: write PhD MET and keep the master route ready.

Four-year bachelor with PhD MET

75% and above: yes, you meet this route. The interview still decides research fit.

70 to 74%: almost there only if your grade conversion reaches the rule. Get it checked first.

Below 70%: not this route. Use a master degree route if you have one.

Four-year bachelor with exempt score

75% with valid score: yes, you can ask for PhD MET exemption. The interview still matters.

75% with unclear score: almost there. Upload the scorecard and ask before the interview.

No valid score: write PhD MET or apply after a stronger score.

National test route through PhD MET

Valid score and PhD MET: yes, this is a strong file. Keep your research plan ready.

Score without documents: almost there. Upload the scorecard and degree papers before interview.

No score and weak papers: not safe. Build the file before you apply.

National test route with exemption

Valid GATE or UGC-NET: yes, exemption from PhD MET may apply. Upload the proof.

Older score: almost there only if MAHE accepts it for this cycle. Ask the admissions team.

No valid score: write PhD MET and then attend the interview.

Guide fit with PhD MET

Clear topic and guide match: yes, the interview can support your case after PhD MET.

Topic still broad: almost there. Narrow it before the department interview.

No guide match: not safe. Speak to the department before paying the fee.

Guide fit with exempt score

Clear topic and valid score: yes, this is the cleanest route. Focus on the interview.

Guide not confirmed: almost there. Write to the department before the offer step.

No guide match: not safe. A score alone does not decide this PhD seat.

Not ready with PhD MET

Ready proposal: yes, apply after you fix the proposal and degree papers.

Weak proposal: almost there only after guide feedback. Do not rush the form.

No research plan: not this cycle. Prepare first and apply later.

Not ready with exempt score

Valid score helps: yes, but only after your proposal and guide fit improve.

Score is ready but topic is weak: almost there. Fix the topic before interview.

No proposal: not this cycle. A score cannot replace research fit.

EDITOR'S NOTE

There is no public closing rank for this PhD course. Treat the marks rule as the first gate and the guide interview as the real decision point.

MAHE Ph.D. CSE Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

Route

Self fundedTMA PaiConferenceBoth

Research stage

ApplyingSelectedPresenting paper

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

These schemes need a different route or stage.

Dr TMA Pai PhD Scholarship

INR 97,000

MAHE

This offsets the listed course fee for selected full-time PhD scholars.

Who qualifies: selected full-time scholarsApply by admission cycle

Not eligible on your answers

No matching fee waiver

INR 0

MAHE

Self-funded applicants should plan for the full course fee.

Who qualifies: self-fundedApply by admission cycle

Not eligible on your answers

National fellowship route

INR 97,000

Fellowship body and MAHE

National fellowship holders follow the MAHE fee route and may get outside fellowship support.

Who qualifies: valid fellowshipApply by admission cycle

Not eligible on your answers

Conference support

INR 50,000

MAHE

This supports approved paper presentation during the PhD.

Who qualifies: approved scholarApply before travel

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 97,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 97,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 50,000

Your net course fee: INR 47,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 97,000

Your net course fee: INR 0

Estimated total waiver

INR 97,000

Your net course fee: INR 0

MAHE Ph.D. CSE 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.

Compare with

VITSRM ISTAmritaThaparBITS Pilani

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal

Compared with

Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore

Compared with

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Patiala

Compared with

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Pilani

Total fees3.5 years, no hostel

INR 97,000

tuition + thesis fee

Not published

Average payannualised scholarship support

INR 4.62 LPA

PhD scholarship support

Not published

Placement ratecourse level

500

scholarships a year

Not published

Closing rankmarks rule for master route

60%

master degree route

Not published

Seatsscholarship pool

500

scholarships a year

Not published

In short

If you need a published course fee and scholarship support, MAHE gives clearer numbers here. Check VIT's PhD guide opening before you decide.

In short

If you compare SRM IST with MAHE, ask both departments for guide openings first. Pick the place where your topic has a guide.

In short

If Amrita has a guide closer to your topic, compare that guide before the fee. If both guides fit, use the funding details.

In short

If Thapar has a stronger guide for your topic, keep it in the list. If not, MAHE's published fee and scholarship support help planning.

In short

If BITS Pilani has the closer guide, compare that guide first. If both guides fit, MAHE gives clearer fee and funding numbers.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. CSE at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if your guide fit is strong. The full course fee without hostel is INR 97,000, and official scholarship support can reach INR 4.62 LPA when annualised. Check the guide area first, then use the fee block to plan the cost.

Should I take this course if I want a quick job?▾

No, not as a first choice. This is a research degree with a 3.5-year minimum, and MAHE does not print a PhD CSE placement rate. Take it if you want research, teaching, lab work or specialist industry work after a thesis.

What job can I get after this Ph.D.?▾

The usual paths are research, teaching, labs and specialist industry work. The page uses INR 4.62 LPA only as annualised scholarship support, not a job salary. Before you join, ask the department where recent PhD scholars from your guide area went.

Who should pick this Ph.D. at MAHE?▾

Pick it if you already have a research topic and can work with a Manipal guide for several years. The fee is INR 97,000 without hostel, so the cost is clear. Your real check is guide fit, research area and funding support.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a fixed seat count, a short course or a placement rate printed for this PhD. Seats depend on guide openings, and the degree takes at least 3.5 years. Use the checker above before paying the form fee.

Is MAHE better for research than a job-focused course?▾

Yes, if research is the goal. The PhD has course work, progress checks and thesis work, not a placement-first timetable. If you need a job in one or two years, a master course or work experience may suit you better.

Should I wait for the next PhD cycle?▾

Wait only if your research plan or papers are weak. MAHE has PhD cycles through the year, and the next 2027 calendar is still estimated here. Use the extra time to speak to a guide and improve your proposal.

Is a national test score useful for this course?▾

Yes, it can save you the PhD MET step. MAHE says valid GATE, GPAT, UGC-NET or similar scores can give exemption from the entrance test. Upload the scorecard and still prepare for the department interview.

How do I get admission to this Ph.D.?▾

Fill the MAHE PhD form, choose the domain and upload degree papers. Then write PhD MET unless exempt, fill preferences, attend the interview and accept the offer in the portal. Pay the fee and report with originals for document check.

What is the full fee for this Ph.D.?▾

The full academic fee without hostel is INR 97,000. It has INR 82,000 tuition fee and INR 15,000 thesis evaluation fee. The hostel toggle in the fee block adds an estimated INR 5.20 Lakhs for room and mess.

Can I get the Dr TMA Pai scholarship?▾

Yes, if MAHE selects you as a full-time PhD scholar under that route. The university lists 500 scholarships a year and monthly support up to INR 38,500 in year 3. Confirm your category in the offer letter.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The PhD fee table lists instalments across the programme, with INR 37,000 first, INR 18,000 second, INR 18,000 third, INR 9,000 fourth and INR 15,000 thesis fee. Check the portal date before each payment.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 2026

MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

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.

Average CTC	7.2 LPA
Highest CTC	22.38 LPA
Total no of offers made	781
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?

Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

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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