MAHE Manipal Ph.D Instrumentation and Control: 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 Instrumentation and Control programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .

Total fees
INR 86,500
3.5 years, no hostel
Scholarship pay
INR 3.3 LPA
Dr. TMA Pai year 1 stipend
Selection
MET + PI
35% test and 65% interview
Research areas
20+
Instrumentation and control topics

About MAHE Ph.D ICE

MAHE offers a full-time Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering through Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal. The minimum study time is 3.5 years and the maximum is six years. The university has NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 86,500, and INR 6.06 Lakhs with the listed hostel and mess option. You apply through the MAHE PhD portal and take PhD MET unless GATE or UGC-NET exempts you. The final list uses 35% test weight and 65% interview weight. Dr. TMA Pai scholars get INR 3.3 LPA in year 1, and the department lists more than 20 research areas.

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 86,500 without hostel and INR 6.06 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 70,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee in seven semester parts. The admission fee is paid once. Hostel and mess add INR 5.20 Lakhs over 3.5 years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 70,000INR 10,000 a semester, 7 semesters
Admission feeINR 16,500One time
Hostel and messINR 5.20 LakhsINR 1.49 Lakhs a year, 3.5 years
Total, no hostelINR 86,500Full course
Total with hostelINR 6.06 LakhsFull course

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Admission Dates

PhD application is expected in Oct 2026 and classes start in Jan 2027. PhD MET is expected in Dec 2026. Batch 1 reporting ended on 30 Aug 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PhD application, last date to applyOct 2026Tentative
PhD MET entrance testDec 2026Tentative
MET result and shortlistDec 2026Tentative
Preference filling by shortlisted studentsJan 2027Tentative
Department interviewJan 2027Tentative
Offer letter and title acceptanceJan 2027Tentative
First fee paymentJan 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJan 2027Tentative
Classes startJan 2027Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Eligibility

You need 60% in a master's degree, or 75% in a four-year bachelor's degree for full-time admission. You must choose the Technology and Science stream and the Electrical and Electronics domain. GATE and UGC-NET can exempt you from PhD MET.

RequirementWhat you need
Master's route60% or equivalent grade in a recognized master's degree
Bachelor's route75% in a four-year bachelor's degree, full-time only
StreamTechnology and Science, Electrical and Electronics domain
ExamPhD MET, unless GATE or UGC-NET exempts you

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Admission Process

MAHE first checks your form and documents. You then take PhD MET unless you are exempt. The department interview carries 65% weight, so your research fit matters more than the test.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineChoose full-time PhD and upload marks, scorecards and research details
2. Take PhD METSkip it only if GATE, UGC-NET or another listed test exempts you
3. Attend interviewPresent your research fit to the department panel
4. Accept offerConfirm the research title and pay the first fee
5. ReportBring originals for document check and joining

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Cutoff

The selection score uses 35% PhD MET and 65% interview. There is no published closing rank for this course. GATE or UGC-NET only exempts the test; it does not skip the interview.

RouteCutoff or scoreRound and year
PhD MET route35% test weightBatch 1, 2026
Interview65% interview weightBatch 1, 2026
GATE routeMET exempted if the score meets the general cutoff2024 to 2026
UGC-NET routeMET exempted if assistant professorship or JRF qualified2024 to 2026

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Placements

Year 1 stipend is INR 3.3 LPA and later stipend goes up to INR 4.62 LPA. The placement rate is not published for PhD scholars. Most students look at faculty, research lab or industry research roles after thesis work.

MetricValue
Year 1 stipendINR 3.3 LPA under Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship
Later stipendUp to INR 4.62 LPA under Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship
Placement rateNot published for PhD scholars
Research supportINR 50,000 conference support for the PhD program

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Scholarships

Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship pays INR 27,500 to INR 38,500 a month. Conference support goes up to INR 50,000. A national fellowship route can waive the course fee if you enter through a listed fellowship.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Dr. TMA Pai ScholarshipFull-time PhD scholars selected for the grantINR 27,500 to INR 38,500 a month
Conference supportPhD scholars with prior approvalUp to INR 50,000
National fellowship routeUGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, INSPIRE or NDF fellowsCourse fee exempted

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking and #14 in NIRF Overall ranking, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year. NAAC grade shows the peer-review score.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NAAC2022A++

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Course Structure

The first six months cover coursework and protocol work. After that, you work with your guide on review, experiments, papers and the thesis. The minimum study time is 3.5 years.

YearWhat you study
First 6 monthsCoursework, protocol preparation and guide meetings
Year 1Literature review, methods and early experiments
Year 2Main experiments, papers and conference work
Year 3Thesis writing and final research outputs
Last 6 monthsThesis submission and viva preparation

MAHE Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Hostel and Campus

Hostel is based on room availability after the PhD roll number is made. The listed non-AC room with mess costs INR 1.49 Lakhs a year. You book it only after reporting.

ItemDetail
Hostel bookingOnly after the PhD roll number is made
Listed roomDouble non-AC room with attached bath
MessAnnual mess advance is part of the hostel total
CampusMIT Manipal campus in Manipal, Karnataka

Should you pick Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want guided research in sensors, control and biomedical instrumentation.

Pick it if:
You want sensor research: the department lists biomedical sensors, control systems, robotics and wireless topics under this PhD area.
You already have GATE or UGC-NET: MAHE can exempt you from PhD MET, but the department interview still decides selection.
You need stipend support: TMA Pai scholars get the year 1 amount shown in the scholarship block.
You are ready for interviews: the final score gives 65% weight to the interview, so prepare your research plan well.
Skip it if:
You want a quick job: this PhD is built for research roles, not campus placement after one classroom year.
You need hostel before admission: MAHE opens hostel booking only after reporting and roll number generation.
You need a published placement rate: MAHE does not publish PhD placement percentage for this course on the admission pages.
You dislike long study plans: the minimum time is 3.5 years and the maximum is 6 years.
Counsellor's advice
Take this PhD if your research plan matches a listed guide. If you need a job first, do not pay before speaking to the department.
Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Eligibility▾
Master's route: 60% or equivalent grade in a recognized master's degree.
Bachelor's route: 75% in a four-year bachelor's degree, full-time category only.
Exam needed: PhD MET, unless GATE, UGC-NET or another listed test exempts you.
Domain choice: Choose Technology and Science, Electrical and Electronics domain while applying.
Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the MAHE portal and choose the PhD type, stream and domain.
Take PhD MET: Write the remote test unless your GATE or UGC-NET score exempts you.
Fill preferences: Rank the available guide topics after the shortlist appears.
Attend interview: The department panel checks your research plan and basics.
Pay and report: Accept the offer, pay the first fee and bring originals for document check.

Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering 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
Oct 2027
PhD application, last date to apply
Expected from Oct 2026 to Nov 2026 as the January intake form.
Tentative
Dec 2027
PhD MET entrance test
Expected as the remote entrance test for shortlisted applicants.
Tentative
Dec 2027
MET result and shortlist
Expected on the candidate portal after the test.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Preference filling by shortlisted students
You rank the available guide topics after the shortlist.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Department interview
The department checks your research plan and basics.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Offer letter and title acceptance
You confirm the research title and accept the offer online.
Tentative
Jan 2027
First fee payment
You pay the first fee after accepting the offer.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals before the PhD roll number is made.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Classes start
Joining and research work start after document check.

Source: MAHE PhD information brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Fees 2027

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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 10,000 a semester
INR 70,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 16,500
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 42, INR 12,375 a month
INR 5.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 86,500
3.5 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.06 Lakhs
3.5 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,458
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
382%
year 1 stipend INR 3.3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,222
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
54%
year 1 stipend INR 3.3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE PhD information brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a PhD seat at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your route and mode. The score range is only a guide because the interview decides most of the result.

Route
Mode
PhD MET · Scholarship
65 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
50 to 64: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 50: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
PhD MET · Self-financed
45 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
35 to 44: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 35: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
GATE · Scholarship
60 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
45 to 59: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 45: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
GATE · Self-financed
42 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
31 to 41: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 31: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
UGC-NET · Scholarship
60 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
45 to 59: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 45: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
UGC-NET · Self-financed
42 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
31 to 41: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 31: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
JRF · Scholarship
55 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
40 to 54: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 40: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
JRF · Self-financed
38 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
28 to 37: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 28: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
MAHE Topper · Scholarship
55 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
40 to 54: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 40: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
MAHE Topper · Self-financed
38 or better: strong chance if your interview matches a guide topic.
28 to 37: possible. Prepare your research plan and documents well.
Below 28: weak chance. Improve your proposal or use an exempted test route.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The interview carries 65% weight, so a guide match can matter more than a small test-score gap.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see the support estimate. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
PhD type
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

National fellowship fee waiver
INR 30,000
MAHE PhD admissions
This estimate uses the support rule named on the card.
Who qualifies: JRF or listed national fellowship routeApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Dr. TMA Pai PhD grant
INR 25,000
MAHE institutions
This estimate uses the support rule named on the card.
Who qualifies: full-time scholarship candidate selected after interviewApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Conference support
INR 20,000
MAHE PhD support
This estimate uses the support rule named on the card.
Who qualifies: PhD scholar with prior approvalApply during the PhD
Not eligible on your answers
MET exempt route support
INR 15,000
MAHE PhD admissions
This estimate uses the support rule named on the card.
Who qualifies: GATE or UGC-NET route with valid scorecardApply by Jan 2027
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 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 41,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 66,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 86,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 26,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 35,000
Your net course fee: INR 51,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 15,000
Your net course fee: INR 71,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 11,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 36,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 56,500

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering vs similar colleges

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 stipend or lower rank.

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VIT does not publish the same PhD fee and stipend set in one table. If both guide topics fit, ask for the current PhD fee before you compare.
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Amrita is close in university ranking, but the same course fee and stipend were not published together. If the guide match is stronger there, verify the PhD support first.
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SRM offers a large engineering research setup, but the matching PhD fee and stipend are not in one official table. Compare only after the department confirms the numbers.
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BITS Pilani is a strong research name, but this row has no matching published fee set. If you clear both, choose by guide fit and funding clarity.
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Shiv Nadar can suit electronics research, but the comparable fee and stipend numbers are not published here. Use MAHE only after checking the guide and funding letter.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this PhD worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your research plan matches a guide at MIT Manipal. The full fee without hostel is INR 86,500, and the year 1 stipend can be INR 3.3 LPA for Dr. TMA Pai scholars. If you need hostel, check the INR 6.06 Lakhs total in the fee block before you decide.
Should I take this PhD if I want an industry job?▾
Take it only if the job needs research training. This is a 3.5-year full-time PhD, and MAHE does not publish a PhD placement rate for this course. If you need a job in one year, speak to the department before you pay the first fee.
Is this PhD good for sensor and control research?▾
Yes, if your topic fits the listed guide areas. The department lists more than 20 research areas, including biomedical sensors, robotics, model control and industrial internet systems. Shortlist three guide topics before the interview, because the interview carries 65% weight in selection.
Should I choose scholarship mode or self-financed mode?▾
Choose scholarship mode if you can work full time on campus and accept the duties tied to the grant. The Dr. TMA Pai support starts at INR 3.3 LPA in year 1. Choose self-financed mode only if your own funding is clear for the fee and hostel cost.
Will GATE or UGC-NET make admission easier?▾
Yes, but only for the test part. GATE or UGC-NET can exempt you from PhD MET, but it does not skip the department interview. The final score still gives 65% weight to the interview, so keep your research note ready before you apply.
Who should skip this PhD?▾
Skip it if you want a short classroom course or a fixed campus job path. The minimum study time is 3.5 years and the maximum is 6 years. MAHE also lists PhD support and research rules, not a placement rate, so decide by guide fit first.
Is Manipal the right city for this PhD?▾
Yes, if you want a quiet campus town for lab and guide work. The course sits at MIT Manipal in Manipal, Karnataka, not in a metro hiring market. If you need weekly industry interviews outside campus, ask the guide about projects before joining.
Should I wait for the next PhD cycle?▾
Wait only if your topic or guide is not listed in the current cycle. MAHE has a twice-a-year PhD pattern, and the 2027 dates here are estimates from the 2026 cycle. If your guide is listed and your documents are ready, applying now is the better move.
What score do I need for selection?▾
There is no public closing rank for this PhD. The selection score uses 35% PhD MET and 65% interview. Use the score checker above as a guide, then prepare your research plan, because the interview can change the final result.
How do I apply for this PhD?▾
Apply on the MAHE PhD portal, choose Technology and Science, then the Electrical and Electronics domain. Take PhD MET unless your GATE or UGC-NET route exempts you. After the shortlist, fill guide preferences, attend the department interview, accept the offer and pay the first fee.
What is the full fee for this PhD?▾
The full 3.5-year fee is INR 86,500 without hostel. With the listed hostel and mess option, it is INR 6.06 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the switch there shows the hostel cost added under the course fee.
Should hostel cost decide my PhD choice?▾
No, not by itself. Hostel is useful if you need daily lab access, but MAHE opens booking only after the PhD roll number is made. The fee block uses a listed hostel and mess cost of INR 5.20 Lakhs over 3.5 years, so compare it with your research need before you choose.

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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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