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 Finance: 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 Finance programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .

Total fees

INR 97,000

4 years, no hostel

First year stipend

INR 3.3 LPA

Dr TMA Pai stipend, year 1

MET score

120

shortlist guide score, 2026

Scholarship

INR 27,500/mo

Dr TMA Pai, first year

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to stipend 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?MET score ranges and interview risk 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 Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Finance

MAHE offers a four-year, full-time Ph.D. Finance with Finance through PhD MET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #3 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid per semester, and INR 4.97 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE counselling. The General MET route seat closed at score 120 in step 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.3 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 4.97 Lakhs with hostel. The program fee is INR 82,000 of that and thesis evaluation is INR 15,000. You pay the course fee in parts across the research period. Hostel and mess add INR 4 Lakhs over four years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Program fee	INR 63,000	Per semester fee used for the audit total
First fee part	INR 34,000	One time
Thesis evaluation fee	INR 15,000	One time, at thesis submission
Hostel and mess	INR 4 Lakhs	INR 1 Lakh a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 97,000	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 4.97 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Admission Dates

PhD application is estimated in Jan 2027 and PhD MET is estimated in Jan 2027. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
PhD application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
PhD MET exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
PhD MET result and shortlist	Feb 2027	Tentative
MAHE choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Interview result and offer letter	Jul 2027	Tentative
Offer fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Eligibility

You need a master's degree with 60% marks. A four-year bachelor's degree with 75% marks also works for direct PhD entry. You write PhD MET unless you hold a valid national test score.

Requirement	What you need
Qualifying degree	Master's degree in a relevant area
Minimum marks	60% in master's degree or 75% after a four-year bachelor's degree
Exam	PhD MET score or a valid national test score
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Admission Process

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

Step	What you do
1. Write PhD MET	Write the one-hour research aptitude test
2. Fill preferences on MAHE	Score the research topics shown in the portal
3. Accept the offer	Pay the fee within the date shown in the portal
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 120 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE step 6 scores for MET route topics. The General score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Score range	Step and year
General	120	2026 cycle
OBC-NCL	4,300	2026 cycle
SC	2,100	2026 cycle
ST	1,000	2026 cycle
EWS	1,900	2026 cycle

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Placements

The Dr TMA Pai scholarship pays INR 27,500 a month at the start and INR 38,500 a month in the last year. The yearly value is INR 3.3 LPA first and INR 4.62 LPA later. Finance scholars usually move into teaching, research, analytics or corporate finance roles.

Metric	Value
First year stipend	INR 27,500 a month, first year
Later stipend	INR 3.3 LPA
Final year stipend	INR 4.62 LPA
Research route	PhD
Outcomes	Teaching, research, analytics and corporate finance

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 15,000 to INR 45,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives INR 15,000 and the EWS waiver gives INR 30,000. Keep income and category papers ready before you apply.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Route post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 15,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Ranking

The university stands #3 in NIRF University ranking and #14 overall, with NAAC A++. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year. The grade shows the wider university quality, not one Finance topic.

Ranking body	Year	Score or grade
NIRF University ranking	2026	#3
NIRF Overall	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE Ph.D. Finance Research Structure

Year 1 covers course work, research methods and the protocol presentation. Years 2 and 3 hold field work, papers and thesis writing. The last part is thesis submission and evaluation.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Course work, research methods and protocol presentation
Year 2	Data collection, finance models and research papers
Year 3	Thesis writing and conference work
Year 4	Thesis submission and viva work

MAHE Ph.D. Finance 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.

Item	Detail
Hostel booking	After roll number generation, based on room availability
Room type	As per Chief Warden rules
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	University town in Manipal, Karnataka

Should you pick Ph.D. Finance at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want finance research and can spend four years on reading, data and writing.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this route: MAHE has two PhD cycles, so a missed July intake can still be followed by January.

You want finance research, not a quick job: the domain sits under commerce, economics and management, so your work can stay close to finance topics.

Your family wants a low fee: the course fee is INR 97,000 before hostel, so the main cost is living in Manipal.

You want stipend support: the Dr TMA Pai scholarship starts at INR 27,500 a month if you get that track.

Skip it if:

You are counting only on MET: the interview and topic fit still decide the offer after the test.

You need a hostel before joining: hostel booking starts only after fee payment, document check and roll number generation.

You want a finance hub: Manipal is a university town, so most finance networking needs online work or travel.

You will decide after the interview: the MAHE choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if your guide topic matches your finance plan. If you need a job fast, choose a master's or MBA route instead.

Ph.D. Finance Eligibility▾

Minimum marks: 75% in Master's degree in a relevant area. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Direct PhD route: A four-year bachelor's degree needs 75% marks for direct entry.

Exam needed: PhD MET is needed unless a valid UGC NET, JRF, GATE or GPAT score applies.

Selection rule: The interview checks research fit, motivation and subject basics.

Ph.D. Finance Admission Process▾

Write PhD MET: The remote test has 60 questions and 240 marks.

Register on MAHE: MAHE (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill preferences: Pick the research domain and score the topics shown in the portal.

Pay the fee: Pay by the portal date or you lose the offer.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D. Finance 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

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

Dec 2026

PhD MET exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PhD MET result and shortlist

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MAHE choice filling

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Interview result and offer letter

Six steps are expected again.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Offer fee payment

Expected five days after each step.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last step.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Finance Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Program fee

Per semester × 8, INR 7,875 a semester

INR 63,000

First fee part

One time, in year 1

INR 34,000

Refundable deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 15,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 1 Lakh a year

INR 4 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 97,000

4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.97 Lakhs

4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 1,635

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

340%

first-year stipend INR 3.3 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,380

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

66%

first-year stipend INR 3.3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your MET score get you Ph.D. Finance at MAHE?

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Finance Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Finance vs similar universities

Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal

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Manipal University Jaipur

Jaipur

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Christ University

Bengaluru

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore

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Jain University

Bengaluru

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SRMIST

Chennai

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 97,000

tuition + admission

INR 5.60 Lakhs

INR 4.63 Lakhs more

INR 6.90 Lakhs

INR 5.93 Lakhs more

INR 97,000

Same fee

INR 6.40 Lakhs

INR 5.43 Lakhs more

INR 5.85 Lakhs

INR 4.88 Lakhs more

First year stipendlatest batch

INR 3.3 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 6.2 LPA more

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA more

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 4.1 LPA more, Class of 2024

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 4.9 LPA more

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 4.5 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

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

ScorePhD MET score, General

120

2026 cycle

9,400

9,280 places easier

15,800

15,680 places easier

18,900

18,780 places easier

13,900

13,780 places easier

16,600

16,480 places easier

Topicsthis domain

120

PhD MET

30 fewer

150

30 more

60 fewer

180

60 more

240

120 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

340%

on INR 3.3 LPA

170%

170 points lower

117%

223 points lower

120%

220 points lower

128%

212 points lower

133%

207 points lower

In short

Jaipur costs less and pays more on average, but its score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Jaipur; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot step.

In short

Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier score is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.

In short

Amrita charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the topics. If MAHE gives you a seat in any step, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.

In short

Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more topics and an easier score. If your score misses MAHE in the early steps, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

SRMIST 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 step, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Finance

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Finance at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000 and the last batch averaged INR 3.3 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 score is just above the score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General MET route seat closed at score 120 in step 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get research and teaching roles with finance research teams and universities that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.3 LPA, the median was INR 3.3 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a corporate finance job instead, this domain 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 small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

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 score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General score 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 domain change after year 1 if you want a sibling domain.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. PhD of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.3 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this domain better than Management PhD at this college for me?▾

Pick Finance if you want research on markets, banking or corporate finance. Choose a Management PhD if your topic is wider than finance. If the guide list does not show your finance topic, do not join only for the MAHE name.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the PhD MET exam and fill this college in your MAHE choice list. A seat comes in the step your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE 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 4-year fee is INR 97,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.97 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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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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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