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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Arts: 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 Arts programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.33 Lakhs.
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About Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. in Arts
MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. in Arts with 500 awards through PhD MET. The research degree is taught on campus through coursework, review meetings and thesis work. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University scoreing 2025 and #3 in NIRF university 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid per semester, and INR 4.47 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get admission through PhD MET, interview and MAHE PhD Admission Cell approval. The General seat closed at score 50 in final shortlist of 2025. The TMA Pai scholarship is INR 4.08 LPA in year 1 and selected full-time scholars get monthly support.
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Fees
The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 4.47 Lakhs with hostel. The course fee is INR 82,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The thesis evaluation fee is paid once. The official fee notice lists the total before any hostel cost. Hostel and mess add INR 3.50 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
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| Course fee | INR 82,000 | Full course, as published |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Library deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.50 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 3.5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.47 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Admission Dates
first shortlist allotment closed on 14 Sep 2026. final shortlist allotment comes on 7 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 26 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| PhD MET registration, last date to apply | 4 Feb 2026 to 11 Mar 2026 | Over |
| PhD MET session 1 exam | 16 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026 | Over |
| PhD MET result and score | 5 May 2026 | Over |
| MAHE PhD Admission Cell choice filling | 2 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026 | Over |
| first shortlist allotment | 14 Sep 2026 | Over |
| final shortlist allotment | 7 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 26 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 11 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Eligibility
You need master's degree with a relevant master's degree and 55% marks, or the relaxed mark allowed by MAHE. You also need a PhD MET score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | a relevant master's degree |
| master's degree marks | 55% or the relaxed mark allowed by MAHE |
| Exam | PhD MET score from any session |
| Age | No age limit is listed |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Admission Process
Take PhD MET, submit research preference, accept the offer and report are the four steps. You take PhD MET first and submit research preference next. Pay by the offer date, or the seat can move to the wait list.
| Step | What you do |
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| 1. Write PhD MET | Take PhD MET unless a valid national fellowship route applies |
| 2. Submit research preference | Pick Arts research areas that match your master's work |
| 3. Accept the offer | Accept the offer and pay by the date in the letter |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 45 in 2025. These are the MAHE PhD Admission Cell final shortlist MET scores for General awards. The General MET score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | MET score, General | Round and year |
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| General | 50 | final shortlist, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 45 | final shortlist, 2025 |
| SC | 40 | final shortlist, 2025 |
| ST | 35 | final shortlist, 2025 |
| EWS | 42 | final shortlist, 2025 |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Placements
The 2026 PhD cycle supported 100% of its batch at an average of INR 4.08 LPA. The median is INR 4.08 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.62 LPA. research and teaching roles select full-time PhD on campus in the research year 3.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 stipend | INR 4.08 LPA, 2026 PhD cycle |
| Median pay | INR 4.08 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.62 LPA |
| Batch supported | 100% |
| Recruiters | research and teaching roles, on campus |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts 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's 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. in Arts Ranking
The college stands #3 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. scoreing and #3 in NIRF university, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, research supports 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 University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One research area 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 3 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
MAHE Ph.D. in Arts 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. in Arts at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
This course suits students who want Arts research with MAHE guides.
Ph.D. in Arts Eligibility▾
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Ph.D. in Arts Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: MAHE PhD Admission Cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. in Arts 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.
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Arts at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE PhD Admission Cell MET scores.
The first shortlist close is the safe number. The final shortlist close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. in Arts Scholarship Calculator
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. in Arts 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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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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?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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.
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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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