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

Total fees

INR 97,000

3.5 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 11.8 LPA

NIRF 2025 PG, this course

Cutoff

12,400

PhD MET CRL, Interview 2025

Research path

78%

NIRF 2025 PG PG batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to outcomes 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?Score ranges by category and quota 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. Humanities

MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. Humanities with 4 cycles through PhD MET. The course is taught on campus over seven semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing 2026 and #3 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid per semester, and INR 3.07 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a admission through MAHE admission. The General General admission closed at score 12,400 in interview of 2025. The NIRF 2025 PG averaged INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed.

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 3.07 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 82,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 2.10 Lakhs over 3.5 years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 82,000	INR 13,857 a semester, 7 semesters
Admission fee	INR 15,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and living	INR 2.10 Lakhs	INR 60,000 a year, 3.5 years
Total, no hostel	INR 97,000	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 3.07 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Admission Dates

Shortlist offer closed on 13 Sep 2026. Interview offer comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
PhD MET registration, last date to apply	3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026	Over
PhD MET session 1 exam	15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026	Over
PhD MET result and score	4 May 2026	Over
MAHE topic preference	1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026	Over
Shortlist offer	13 Sep 2026	Over
Interview offer	6 Oct 2026	Confirmed
First fee, last date	11 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check	25 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Classes start	10 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Spot round	Nov 2026	Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Eligibility

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

Requirement	What you need
master degree subjects	a master degree
master degree marks	60% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	PhD MET score from any session
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Admission Process

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

Step	What you do
1. Write PhD MET	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept admission	Pay the first fee within five days of offer
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Cutoff

The General admission closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL admission at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE interview score ranges for General admissions. The General score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing score, General	Round and year
General	12,400	Interview, 2025
OBC-NCL	4,300	Interview, 2025
SC	2,100	Interview, 2025
ST	1,000	Interview, 2025
EWS	1,900	Interview, 2025

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Placements

The NIRF 2025 PG placed 78% of its batch at an average of INR 11.8 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Research centres and universities hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 11.8 LPA, NIRF 2025 PG
Median pay	INR 8 LPA
Highest offer	INR 22 LPA
Batch placed	78%
Research roles	Research centres and universities, on campus

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master degree	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Ranking

The college stands #3 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing and #3 in NIRF University, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, outcomes and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.

Scoreing body	Year	Score or grade
Collegedunia Ph.D. scoreing	2026	#3
NIRF Engineering	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4	Two electives a semester and the final project

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities 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
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick Ph.D. Humanities at MAHE?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for 3.5 years.

Pick it if:

You passed master degree in this state: half admissions are General, so a score that misses the self-sponsored list can still get in.

You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise outcome table lists the same four product research roles in each of the last three years.

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 score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

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 small industrial town, so the outcome cell brings most internships here.

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

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if shortlist gives it to you on a General score. If you are self-sponsored and below the shortlist close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

Ph.D. Humanities Eligibility▾

master degree marks: 60% in a master degree. 55% for SC, ST and PwD.

NET score alternative: Being in the a valid national eligibility test also counts.

Exam needed: A PhD MET score. CRL (your main score) decides the self-sponsored admissions.

General quota: Half admissions go to students who passed master degree in this state.

Ph.D. Humanities Admission Process▾

Write PhD MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

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

Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps admission, float keeps looking.

Pay the first fee: Pay within five days of offer or you lose admission.

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

Ph.D. Humanities Admission Dates 2026

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

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026

PhD MET registration

Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026

PhD MET session 1 exam

Your main score comes from your best session.

Over

4 May 2026

PhD MET result and score

The score card is the only paper MAHE reads.

Over

1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026

MAHE topic preference

Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.

Over

13 Sep 2026

Shortlist offer

The first offer letter came online the same day.

Confirmed

6 Oct 2026

Interview offer

The last regular round; the offer letter comes online the same day.

Confirmed

11 Oct 2026

First fee, last date

You lose admission if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

25 Oct 2026

Physical reporting and document check

Bring originals; admission is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

10 Nov 2026

Classes start

Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Spot round

Only if admissions 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 score

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MAHE topic preference

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round offers

Six steps are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First 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. Humanities 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 living.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 82,000

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 15,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per month × 35, INR 6,000 a month

INR 2.10 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 97,000

3.5 years · course fee + thesis fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.07 Lakhs

3.5 years · course fee + thesis fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 1,635

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1216%

PG median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,176

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

384%

PG median pay INR 11.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE PhD fee structure 2026 to 2027. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Humanities at MAHE?

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

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE Ph.D. Humanities 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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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only MAHE, take this admission 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 score is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer admission.

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

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

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Summit is the cheapest admission here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a admission 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. Humanities

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Humanities 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 11.8 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 admission if my score is just above the score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General admission closed at score 12,400 in interview 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 software jobs with research centres and universities that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The NIRF 2025 PG averaged INR 11.8 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course 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 outcome cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the outcome 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 admission next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take admission now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.

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

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 78% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 11.8 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the outcome training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Humanities if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Humanities places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Humanities, the course 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 choice list. A admission comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the first fee within the days MAHE gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose admission.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 3.5-year fee is INR 97,000 without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 3.07 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 admission?▾

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.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 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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