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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Medicine: 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 Medicine programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
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About MAHE Ph.D. Medicine
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine is a full-time doctoral course in the Health Sciences stream at Manipal. The minimum time is 3.5 years, and the guide list decides the research topic. The university is known for its Institution of Eminence tag, NAAC A++ grade and hospital-linked medical research. The full course fee is INR 97,000 without hostel. Admission uses PhD MET unless you have a valid NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score. The merit list gives 35% weight to MET and 65% to the interview. A Dr. TMA Pai scholar starts at INR 3.30 LPA.
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.17 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The program fee is INR 97,000. You pay it in four course parts and one thesis fee. MAHE fixes the fee for the doctoral course. Hostel and mess are separate, and the room is given only if it is free.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| First fee part | INR 37,000 | One time, at admission |
| Second fee part | INR 18,000 | One time, start of year 2 |
| Third fee part | INR 18,000 | One time, start of year 3 |
| Fourth fee part | INR 9,000 | One time, start of year 4 |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time, when you submit thesis |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5.20 Lakhs | Per month × 42, INR 12,375 a month |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.17 Lakhs | Fee plus hostel estimate |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Admission Dates
The 2027 form is expected from Oct 2026 to Nov 2026. Classes are expected in Jan 2027. These dates repeat the last published MAHE cycle in month form. You should check the admission portal before you pay the fee or travel for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| Application form and last date to apply | Oct 2026 to Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| MET result and shortlist | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Preference filling | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Department interview | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview result and offer | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Eligibility
The master's, MBBS, BDS or PharmD route needs 60% marks. A four-year bachelor's route needs 75% marks. You need a full-time qualifying degree. If you fall short, MAHE will not move your form to the test or interview stage.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree route | 60% marks in the master's degree |
| MBBS, BDS or PharmD route | 60% marks in the qualifying degree |
| Four-year bachelor's route | 75% marks in the bachelor's degree |
| Degree mode | Full-time qualifying degree only |
| Selection route | PhD MET or a valid exempting score |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Admission Process
MAHE uses MET, preference filling, interview and fee payment in this order. The merit list gives 35% weight to MET and 65% to the interview. You fill the online form first. MAHE then shortlists you for the department interview, and you lose the offer if the fee and papers are not given on time.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Online form | Register on the MAHE admission portal |
| PhD MET | Take the test unless your score gives exemption |
| Preference filling | Pick the campus, department and topic area |
| Department interview | Present your research plan and answer questions |
| Fee and reporting | Pay the fee, give papers and join the department |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Cutoff
The published merit split is 35% MET and 65% interview. MAHE does not publish a fixed PhD Medicine cutoff score. Use the split as the reading rule. Your guide fit and interview score matter more after you clear the basic eligibility rules.
| Selection part | Weight or score | Use in admission |
|---|---|---|
| PhD MET | 35% | Used for candidates who take MET |
| Department interview | 65% | Used for presentation, viva and research fit |
| Exempted score | Not published | NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS can skip MET |
| Fixed cutoff | Not published | MAHE publishes shortlist and result, not a public cutoff |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Placements and Stipend
The Dr. TMA Pai probation pay is INR 3.30 LPA, and the third-year pay reaches INR 4.62 LPA. The national fellowship route can add INR 1.50 Lakhs per year as contingency support. This is a research course, so the page reads scholar support instead of a campus placement rate.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Probation pay | INR 3.30 LPA |
| Year 1 and year 2 pay | INR 4.08 LPA |
| Year 3 pay | INR 4.62 LPA |
| Contingency grant | INR 1.50 Lakhs per year |
| Conference aid | INR 50,000 over the PhD |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Scholarships
The largest course-fee waiver is INR 97,000 for selected national fellowship scholars. Dr. TMA Pai scholars get INR 3.30 LPA to INR 4.62 LPA as monthly support. You should check which route your offer names, because the fee and support change by scholar type.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| National fellowship fee exemption | Selected full-time national fellowship scholars | INR 97,000 |
| Dr. TMA Pai scholarship | Selected full-time scholars | INR 3.30 LPA to INR 4.62 LPA |
| Contingency grant | National fellowship scholars | INR 1.50 Lakhs per year |
| Conference support | National fellowship scholars | INR 50,000 over the PhD |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Ranking
MAHE is #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has a NAAC A++ grade. It also holds the Institution of Eminence tag. These are university-level markers. They do not replace guide fit, but they tell you the research university is strong.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | latest cycle | A++ |
| Government of India | active tag | Institution of Eminence |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Course Structure
The first stage has coursework, research methods and guide-led topic work. Later stages move to protocol presentation, data collection and thesis writing. You should ask the department how your guide schedules clinics, lab work and ethics approval before joining.
| Stage | What you study or do |
|---|---|
| Coursework | Research methods and subject papers |
| Protocol stage | Research question, ethics file and guide review |
| Research stage | Clinical or lab data work with the department |
| Thesis stage | Writing, submission and thesis evaluation |
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Hostel and Campus
The hostel estimate used here is INR 5.20 Lakhs for 42 months. The yearly Health Sciences PG and PhD hostel fee starts at INR 1.285 Lakhs for a double common bath room. You can book only after reporting, and allotment depends on room availability.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences PG and PhD hostel | INR 1.285 Lakhs a year for double common bath non AC |
| Hostel estimate used here | INR 5.20 Lakhs for 42 months |
| Booking time | After reporting and roll number generation |
| Allotment rule | Preference and room availability decide the room |
Should you pick Ph.D. Medicine at MAHE?
This course suits doctors and health science graduates who want supervised clinical research in a hospital campus.
Ph.D. Medicine Eligibility▾
Ph.D. Medicine Admission Process▾
Ph.D. Medicine 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.
Source: MAHE PhD admission brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine 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.
Source: MAHE PhD fee and hostel fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a Ph.D. Medicine seat at MAHE?
Pick your route and guide fit. The cutoff ranges explain how MAHE reads the selection score.
MAHE does not publish a fixed PhD Medicine cutoff. Treat guide fit and interview strength as the real filter after eligibility.
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what support may fit. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
MAHE Ph.D. Medicine 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 support, a shorter duration.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. Medicine
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Should I take Ph.D. Medicine at MAHE if I want clinical research?▾
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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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