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 .
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 70,000 | INR 10,000 a semester, 7 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 16,500 | One time |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5.20 Lakhs | INR 1.49 Lakhs a year, 3.5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 86,500 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.06 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application, last date to apply | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET entrance test | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| MET result and shortlist | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Preference filling by shortlisted students | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Department interview | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Offer letter and title acceptance | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| 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 only |
| Stream | Technology and Science, Electrical and Electronics domain |
| Exam | PhD MET, unless GATE or UGC-NET exempts you |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Choose full-time PhD and upload marks, scorecards and research details |
| 2. Take PhD MET | Skip it only if GATE, UGC-NET or another listed test exempts you |
| 3. Attend interview | Present your research fit to the department panel |
| 4. Accept offer | Confirm the research title and pay the first fee |
| 5. Report | Bring originals for document check and joining |
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.
| Route | Cutoff or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD MET route | 35% test weight | Batch 1, 2026 |
| Interview | 65% interview weight | Batch 1, 2026 |
| GATE route | MET exempted if the score meets the general cutoff | 2024 to 2026 |
| UGC-NET route | MET exempted if assistant professorship or JRF qualified | 2024 to 2026 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 stipend | INR 3.3 LPA under Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship |
| Later stipend | Up to INR 4.62 LPA under Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship |
| Placement rate | Not published for PhD scholars |
| Research support | INR 50,000 conference support for the PhD program |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship | Full-time PhD scholars selected for the grant | INR 27,500 to INR 38,500 a month |
| Conference support | PhD scholars with prior approval | Up to INR 50,000 |
| National fellowship route | UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, INSPIRE or NDF fellows | Course fee exempted |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | 2022 | A++ |
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.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| First 6 months | Coursework, protocol preparation and guide meetings |
| Year 1 | Literature review, methods and early experiments |
| Year 2 | Main experiments, papers and conference work |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing and final research outputs |
| Last 6 months | Thesis submission and viva preparation |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel booking | Only after the PhD roll number is made |
| Listed room | Double non-AC room with attached bath |
| Mess | Annual mess advance is part of the hostel total |
| Campus | MIT Manipal campus in Manipal, Karnataka |
This course suits students who want guided research in sensors, control and biomedical instrumentation.
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 mess.
Source: MAHE PhD information brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route and mode. The score range is only a guide because the interview decides most of the result.
The interview carries 65% weight, so a guide match can matter more than a small test-score gap.
Answer two questions to see the support estimate. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
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.
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.

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.
Comments