MAHE Manipal Ph.D Energy And Power: 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 Energy And Power programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .

Total fees
INR 97,000
3.5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.1 LPA
Class of 2025, this research topic
Cutoff
70
PhD MET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch funded or moved into research roles

About MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power

MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. Energy and Power with 30 seats through PhD MET. The course is taught on campus over seven fee parts, with coursework and guide meetings from the first term. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #3 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid per semester, and INR 4.12 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE CDS counselling. The General Full-time seat closed at rank 70 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.1 LPA and 92% of the selected full-time scholars received support.

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 4.12 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 82,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, seven times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.15 Lakhs over 3.5 years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 82,000INR 11,714 a semester, 7 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 15,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.15 LakhsINR 90,000 a year, 3.5 years
Total, no hostelINR 97,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 4.12 LakhsFull course

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 11 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 4 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 23 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PhD MET registration, last date to apply1 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026Over
PhD MET session 1 exam13 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026Over
PhD MET result and rank2 May 2026Over
MAHE CDS choice filling30 Aug 2026 to 7 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment11 Sep 2026Over
Round 6 allotment4 Oct 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date9 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check23 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start8 Nov 2026Confirmed
Spot roundNov 2026Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Eligibility

You need qualifying degree with master's degree and 60% marks; 55% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a PhD MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
qualifying degree subjectsmaster's degree
qualifying degree marks60% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamPhD MET rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Admission Process

MAHE CDS allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write PhD METSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE CDSList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 70 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE CDS round 6 closing ranks for Full-time seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, Full-timeRound and year
General70Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Round 6, 2025
SC2,100Round 6, 2025
ST1,000Round 6, 2025
EWS1,900Round 6, 2025

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Placements

The Class of 2025 funded or moved into research roles 92% of its batch at an average of INR 4.1 LPA. The median is INR 4.1 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.6 LPA. Energy labs and power firms hire this research topic on campus in the research stage.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.1 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 4.1 LPA
Highest offerINR 4.6 LPA
Batch funded or moved into research roles92%
RecruitersEnergy labs and power firms, on campus

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship gives the most. The national route needs a valid score; MAHE support needs guide approval.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Dr. TMA Pai ScholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
National fellowship routeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in qualifying degreeINR 40,000 over the course
Conference supportEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
Research support grantOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Ranking

The university stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University ranking2025#3
NAAC2024A++
NAAC2024A+

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and final year ends with the final project. One research topic from day one, with coursework and guide meetings from the first term. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Final yearTwo electives a semester and the final project

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a university town

Should you pick Ph.D. Energy and Power at MAHE?

This course suits students who want a research or energy analytics role and can live in a university town for 3.5 years.

Pick it if:
You passed qualifying degree in this state: MAHE lists full-time and part-time routes, so a rank that misses the Part-time list can still get in.
You want energy research work: MAHE has energy and power guides across engineering labs.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a university town, so the guide and department bring most project work here.
You will decide only after the NET result: the MAHE CDS choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Accept this course if the guide fit is clear. If your score is close, ask CDS before paying.
Ph.D. Energy and Power Eligibility▾
qualifying degree marks: 60% in master's degree. 55% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the GATE or UGC NET score can help the interview shortlist also counts.
Exam needed: A PhD MET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Part-time seats.
Application type: MAHE lists full-time and part-time routes on the PhD portal.
Ph.D. Energy and Power Admission Process▾
Write PhD MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on MAHE CDS: MAHE CDS (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and research topic high. Accept keeps the offer. Waiting may lose it.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. Energy and Power Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026
PhD MET registration
Last date to apply was 8 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
13 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026
PhD MET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
2 May 2026
PhD MET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper MAHE CDS reads.
Over
30 Aug 2026 to 7 Sep 2026
MAHE CDS choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 7 Sep 2026.
Over
11 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 9 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
23 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
8 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PhD MET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PhD MET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
PhD MET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MAHE CDS choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE PhD admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Fees 2026

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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
Per semester × 7, INR 11,714 a semester
INR 82,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 15,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 42, INR 7,500 a month
INR 3.15 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 97,000
3.5 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.12 Lakhs
3.5 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,635
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
423%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,947
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
100%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE PhD fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you this PhD at MAHE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE CDS closing ranks.

Category
Mode
General · Full-time
55 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
56 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Part-time
38 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
39 to 49: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 49: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Full-time
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
46 to 60: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Part-time
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
32 to 42: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 42: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Full-time
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
36 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Part-time
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
25 to 35: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 35: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Full-time
25 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
26 to 40: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 40: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Part-time
17 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
18 to 28: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 28: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Full-time
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
41 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Part-time
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research topic high on your list.
29 to 38: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 38: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice active to the end.

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship
INR 30,000
MAHE
Paid for scholars who keep the required progress.
Who qualifies: full-time PhD scholars selected by MAHEApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
National fellowship route
INR 20,000
UGC, CSIR or similar national body
Paid for scholars who keep the required progress.
Who qualifies: valid UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or similar national scoreApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Conference support
INR 25,000
MAHE
Paid for scholars who keep the required progress.
Who qualifies: approved conference paper and guide approvalApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Research support grant
INR 15,000
MAHE
Paid for scholars who keep the required progress.
Who qualifies: project need approved by the departmentApply by Nov 2026
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 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 77,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 97,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 35,000
Your net course fee: INR 62,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 47,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 52,000

MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power 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.

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Total fees3.5 years, no hostel
INR 97,000
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 4.63 Lakhs more
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INR 97,000
Same fee
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4.1 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 5.4 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 4 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 3.3 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 4.1 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 3.7 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch funded or moved into research roles
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankPhD MET CRL, General
70
Round 6, 2025
9,400
9,330 places easier
15,800
15,730 places easier
18,900
18,830 places easier
13,900
13,830 places easier
16,600
16,530 places easier
Seatsthis research topic
30
PhD MET
90
60 more
150
120 more
60
30 more
180
150 more
240
210 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
423%
on INR 4.1 LPA
170%
253 points lower
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306 points lower
120%
303 points lower
128%
295 points lower
133%
290 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over 3.5 years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. Energy and Power

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. this PhD at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get funded or moved into research roles. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000 and the last batch averaged INR 4.1 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Full-time seat closed at rank 70 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a backup plan ready, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research roles with product and power firms that hire on campus in the research stage. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.1 LPA, the median was INR 4.1 LPA and 92% of the selected full-time scholars received support. If you want a power systems role instead, this research topic is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a university town, so the research outcome cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research outcome figures, check another research route.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a research topic change after year 1 if you want a sibling research topic.
Will I get funded or moved into research roles if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last selected full-time scholars received support, and the median of INR 4.1 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.1 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the research methods sessions held by the department.
Is this research topic better than another research topic at this college for me?▾
Pick this PhD if you want a software job and another research topic if you want a power systems role. this PhD places a bigger share of its batch with energy labs and power firms, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get another research topic now and want this PhD, the research topic change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the PhD MET exam and fill this college in your MAHE CDS choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE CDS gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3.5-year fee is INR 97,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.12 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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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.

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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

Akanksha Gupta
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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