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

Total fees

INR 97,000

4 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 14 LPA

Class of 2025, this research stream

Cutoff

240

PhD MET CRL, Interview list 2025

Placement rate

89%

Class of 2025 batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 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 rank get you in?Closing ranks 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 PhD Mechanical

MAHE offers a 4-year, full-time Ph.D Mechanical Engineering with 30 guides through PhD MET. The course is taught on campus over five fee parts, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #19 in NIRF Research ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid in parts, and INR 4.33 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE PhD admission. The General General seat closed at rank 240 in interview list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 14 LPA and 89% of the batch was placed.

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 4.33 Lakhs with hostel. The programme fee is INR 82,000 of that. You pay the programme fee in five parts. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Living cost adds INR 3.36 Lakhs over 42 months.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 82,000	first part INR 37,000, then INR 18,000, INR 18,000, INR 9,000 and INR 15,000
Admission fee	INR 15,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 3.36 Lakhs	INR 8,000 a month, 42 months
Total, no hostel	INR 97,000	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 4.33 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates

The next PhD form is expected in Oct 2026 and the last date is expected in Dec 2026. The MET and interview steps are expected before Apr 2027. You should keep your degree papers, research plan and scorecard ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
PhD application form opens	Oct 2026	Tentative
PhD application, last date to apply	Dec 2026	Tentative
PhD MET remote test	Jan 2027	Tentative
PhD MET result and rank	Jan 2027	Tentative
Preference filling and allotment list	Feb 2027	Tentative
Interview and guide discussion	Feb 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance and admission fee	Mar 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Mar 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Apr 2027	Tentative

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Eligibility

You need a full-time master degree with 60% marks, or a four-year bachelor degree with 75% marks. You also need PhD MET unless GATE, UGC-NET or JGEEBILS exempts you. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Degree route	Master degree in a related area, or four-year bachelor degree
Marks	60% in master degree, or 75% in four-year bachelor degree
Exam	PhD MET, unless GATE, UGC-NET or JGEEBILS gives exemption
Age	No upper age limit

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Process

MAHE shortlists on PhD MET or exemption and then sends you to the institute interview. You accept the research title and pay the first fee part. Most students who lose the offer miss the reporting step.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Choose Technology and Science and the Mechanical stream
2. Write PhD MET	Write the remote test unless your valid national score exempts you
3. Attend interview	The institute checks your research fit and guide match
4. Report	Accept the title, pay the first fee part and submit degree papers

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 240 and the OBC-NCL seat at 180 in 2025. These are the MAHE interview closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Closing rank, general	Round and year
General	240	Interview list, 2025
OBC-NCL	180	Interview list, 2025
SC	150	Interview list, 2025
ST	120	Interview list, 2025
EWS	170	Interview list, 2025

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 89% of its batch at an average of INR 14 LPA. The median is INR 11.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 15.8 LPA. Research labs, product teams and core engineering firms value this stream when the thesis topic matches their work.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 14 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 11.8 LPA
Highest offer	INR 15.8 LPA
Batch placed	89%
Recruiters	Research labs, product teams and core engineering firms

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 57,000 over the course. The EWS tuition waiver 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 40,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 57,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Ranking

The college stands #3 in NIRF University ranking and #19 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Ph.D ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#19
NAAC	2022	A++

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Course Structure

Year 1 has course work, guide meetings and the research plan. Later years focus on experiments, papers and the thesis. You work inside the Mechanical stream from the start.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Course work, research plan and guide meetings
Year 2	Experiments, modelling and first paper work
Year 3	Thesis work, journal paper and review meetings
Final part	Thesis submission and viva after guide approval

MAHE Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus

The Manipal campus has hostels, labs and research groups near the engineering school. Hostel cost is separate from the PhD fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Room type depends on availability
Single room	Available only if rooms are free
Mess	Paid with hostel or dining plan
Campus	Manipal campus with engineering labs

Should you pick Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a campus town for 4 years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: the interview checks your topic fit, so choose a guide before you apply.

You want research labs, not only service IT: the research stream-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only in parts: the PhD fee is paid in five parts, and the first part is due after offer acceptance.

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 closing rank: there is no published closing score, so do not treat MET marks alone as a safe call.

You need a single room from the first year: hostel is separate, so confirm room and dining cost before you shift to Manipal.

You want internships in a big city: this is a campus town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the application form closes before the test, so keep your research documents ready first.

Counsellor's advice

Take this PhD if your topic matches a listed guide and you can stay on campus. If you need a job first, wait and apply later.

Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A PhD MET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the wait list seats.

general quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾

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

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

Fill choices: List this college and research stream high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

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

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

Ph.D Mechanical 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 2026

PhD application form opens

The form is expected to open in Oct 2026. Keep your research area ready.

Tentative

Dec 2026

PhD application, last date to apply

The last date to apply is expected in Dec 2026. Late forms may not be taken.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PhD MET remote test

The test is expected online with proctoring, like the 2026 test.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PhD MET result and rank

The shortlist is expected after the test score is checked.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Preference filling and allotment list

You choose the research stream and guide area before the institute interview.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Interview and guide discussion

The institute checks your topic fit and degree papers during this step.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Offer acceptance and admission fee

You lose the seat if the first fee part is not paid by the given date.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt when the admission office calls you.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Classes start

Course work and guide meetings are expected to start after reporting.

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Programme 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 + mess

Hostel and mess

Per month × 42, INR 8,000 a month

INR 3.36 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 97,000

4 years · programme fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.33 Lakhs

4 years · programme fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 1,635

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1443%

average first-year pay INR 14 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 7,301

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

323%

average first-year pay INR 14 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Mechanical Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Calculator

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D Mechanical 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 pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal

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Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore

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BITS Pilani

Pilani

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Manipal University Jaipur

Jaipur

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 97,000

programme + admission

INR 1.10 Lakhs

INR 13,000 more

INR 88,000

INR 9,000 less

INR 1.25 Lakhs

INR 28,000 more

INR 97,000

Same fee

INR 1.15 Lakhs

INR 18,000 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 14 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 12 LPA

INR 2 LPA less

INR 15 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 11 LPA

INR 3 LPA less

INR 14 LPA

Same pay

INR 10 LPA

INR 4 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

89%

Class of 2025

85%

4 points lower

90%

1 point higher

80%

9 points lower

89%

Same placement

75%

14 points lower

Closing rankPhD MET CRL, General

240

Interview list, 2025

220

20 places tougher

260

20 places easier

200

40 places tougher

240

Same cutoff

180

60 places tougher

Seatsthis research stream

PhD MET

5 fewer

5 more

10 fewer

Same seats

12 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

1443%

on INR 14 LPA

1091%

352 points lower

1705%

262 points higher

880%

563 points lower

1443%

Same ROI

870%

573 points lower

In short

VIT costs a little more and pays less on average, but its cutoff is close. If MAHE gives you the same topic fit, keep MAHE above it and use VIT as backup.

In short

SRMIST costs less here and shows higher pay, but the difference is small. If your guide match is stronger at MAHE, take MAHE; if cost is tight, compare fee letters.

In short

Amrita costs more and has fewer seats in this table. If both offer the same research topic, MAHE is the easier choice on cost and seat count.

In short

BITS matches MAHE on fee, pay and cutoff here. If both guides fit your topic, choose the lab and supervisor you trust more before paying.

In short

MUJ has a higher fee, lower pay and fewer seats in this table. If MAHE offers your research area, keep MAHE above MUJ in the choice list.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D Mechanical Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D Mechanical Engineering 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 14 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 seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 240 in interview list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with research and core engineering companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 14 LPA, the median was INR 11.8 LPA and 89% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this research stream 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 campus town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement 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 rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a research stream change after year 1 if you want a sibling research stream.

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

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 89% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 11.8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 14 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this research stream better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Mechanical Engineering if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Mechanical Engineering places a bigger share of its batch with research labs, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Mechanical Engineering, the research stream 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 seat comes in the step your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the first fee part within the days MAHE gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 97,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.33 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 the seat?▾

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.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 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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