20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Genetics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. Genetics route through its Manipal research departments and life science labs. The course is on campus and can take up to 6 years if the Doctoral Advisory Committee allows more time. MAHE holds NAAC A+++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 97,000, and INR 4.12 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You enter through PhD Manipal Entrance Test (MET) or a valid NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score. MAHE offers 500 Dr TMA Pai scholarships each year. The scholarship value used here is INR 4.08 LPA.
The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 4.12 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. The course fee part is INR 82,000. You pay the course fee in five parts as MAHE lists it. The thesis evaluation fee is paid once. Hostel and living cost are added only if you take campus housing.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Course fee instalments | INR 82,000 | Full course, as published |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time, at thesis submission |
| Living cost estimate | INR 3.15 Lakhs | INR 7,500 a month, 42 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.12 Lakhs | Full course |
Applications are expected from Dec 2026 to Jan 2027, and MET is expected in Jan 2027. Interviews are expected in Feb 2027. Classes start in Mar 2027. Watch the MAHE candidate portal for the exact date before you pay the first fee.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application, last date to apply | Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET remote test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET shortlist result | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Preference filling | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Institute interview | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview result | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Offer and first fee payment | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and reporting | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree or a medical degree route that MAHE accepts. Most master's degree students need 60% marks. Four-year bachelor's degree students need 75% marks. NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS can remove the MET test, but the interview still decides the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 60% marks or equal grade |
| Four-year bachelor's degree | 75% marks or equal grade |
| Entrance route | PhD MET or accepted national test score |
| Interview | Presentation and viva on your research area |
MAHE starts the process with guide interest areas and the online form. You apply, write MET if needed and fill your preference after the shortlist. The institute then interviews you. If you accept the offer and pay the first fee, MAHE gives provisional admission.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Check research area | Match your genetics topic with a MAHE guide |
| 2. Apply online | Fill the PhD form and upload marks papers |
| 3. Take MET | Write MET unless an accepted national test exempts you |
| 4. Attend interview | Present your topic and answer viva questions |
| 5. Join MAHE | Accept the offer, pay the first fee and report |
A MET score of 65 is the guide score used here for the shortlist range. The table uses 80 for a safe range and 65 for the watch range. MAHE also exempts valid NET, GATE, GPAT and JGEEBILS students from MET, but the interview stays needed.
| Route | Score or rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| MET safe range | 80 and above | Shortlist guide, 2027 |
| MET watch range | 65 to 79 | Shortlist guide, 2027 |
| MET low range | Below 65 | Shortlist guide, 2027 |
| National test route | Valid score | Interview route, 2027 |
The scholarship value used for ROI is INR 4.08 LPA, based on INR 34,000 a month after probation. MAHE does not publish a PhD Genetics placement rate. Genetics scholars usually move to research labs, diagnostics, teaching and postdoctoral work after thesis work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| TMA Pai scholarship, first year | INR 34,000 a month after probation |
| Annual value used here | INR 4.08 LPA |
| Final year scholarship | INR 38,500 a month |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Career paths | Research labs, diagnostics, teaching and postdoctoral work |
The largest full-course fee waiver here is INR 97,000 through the national fellowship route. MAHE also lists 500 Dr TMA Pai scholarships each year. Conference support can add INR 50,000 for eligible scholars. You must keep progress clear with your guide.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| National fellowship fee exemption | Valid national fellowship route | INR 97,000 |
| Conference support | Full-time PhD scholars with approval | INR 50,000 |
| Dr TMA Pai scholarship | Selected full-time PhD scholars | INR 34,000 a month after probation |
| Research support balance | Eligible scholars with approved work | INR 47,000 |
MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A+++. The genetics work sits inside a larger research university. MSLS also states more than 25 life science subjects, including genetics, genome engineering and molecular biology.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2026 | A++ |
| Life science subjects | 2026 | 25 |
The minimum course length is 3.5 years and the maximum is 6 years. Course work comes first. The Doctoral Advisory Committee then checks progress through presentations. You submit the thesis after the guide and committee clear the work.
| Stage | What you study or do |
|---|---|
| Course work | Research methods, ethics and subject papers |
| Protocol work | Set the genetics question with the guide |
| Progress review | Present work to the Doctoral Advisory Committee |
| Thesis | Submit after the guide clears the final work |
This course suits students who want genetics research and can spend 3.5 years on lab work.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE PhD 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 structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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