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

Total fees
INR 97,000
3.5 years, no hostel
Stipend
INR 34,000
a month in year 1, TMA Pai scholars
MET score
240 marks
maximum, 60 questions in 1 hour
PhDs awarded
198
full time, all subjects, NIRF data

About MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, offers a full-time PhD in Neuroscience. It takes at least 3.5 years and at most six years. Neuroscience is one of the Health Sciences research areas, and its Centre for Molecular Neurosciences sits at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025 and holds a NAAC A++ grade. The full programme fee is INR 97,000, paid in four parts plus a thesis fee. You get in through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and a department interview. A Dr TMA Pai scholar gets INR 34,000 a month in year 1, about INR 4.08 LPA. In NIRF 2025 data, MAHE had 2,167 full-time PhD scholars.

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Fees

The total fees with hostel and mess is INR 5.21 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The programme fee is INR 82,000 of that, and the thesis fee is INR 15,000. You pay the programme fee in four parts: at admission and at the start of years 2, 3 and 4. MAHE fixes this fee and does not refund it. Hostel and mess are extra.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
First partINR 37,000At admission
Second partINR 18,000Start of year 2
Third partINR 18,000Start of year 3
Fourth partINR 9,000Start of year 4, for the last six months
Thesis evaluation feeINR 15,000When you submit the thesis
Hostel room, shared, no ACINR 2.07 LakhsINR 59,000 a year
MessINR 2.17 LakhsINR 62,000 a year
Total, no hostelINR 97,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 5.21 LakhsFull course

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Admission Dates 2027

The July 2026 scholars joined by 30 Aug 2026, so the next intake starts in 2027. Applications are expected from Dec 2026 to Jan 2027, with classes in Mar 2027. MAHE posts the exact dates in its brochure and on the candidate portal. You must report with original papers by the last date, or the offer is cancelled.

EventDateStatus
PhD registration, last date to applyDec 2026 to Jan 2027Tentative
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)Jan 2027Tentative
MET shortlist resultJan 2027Tentative
Department interviewFeb 2027Tentative
Interview resultMar 2027Tentative
Offer acceptance and fee paymentMar 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkMar 2027Tentative
Classes startMar 2027Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Eligibility

You need a master's degree with 60%% marks, or a four-year bachelor's degree with 75%%. An MBBS, BDS or PharmD degree with 60%% also counts. MAHE checks your marks at the interview and again when you join. If your marks fall short, you cannot apply in this cycle.

RequirementWhat you need
Master's degree60% marks, after a four-year degree (one-year master's) or a three-year degree (two-year master's)
Four-year bachelor's degree75% marks or an equal grade
MBBS, BDS or PharmD60% marks or an equal grade
Entrance testThe MET, or a UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff
InterviewA department interview for every route

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Admission Process

You apply online, write the MET and then face a department interview. Shortlisted students fill their preferences, and the institute PhD coordinator sets the interview. MAHE puts the selected list on the candidate portal. You then accept the offer, pay the fee and report with original papers, or you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineRegister on the MAHE admission portal and pay the form fee, which covers the MET
Write the METTake the online test from home with two cameras on
Fill preferencesShortlisted students pick their research area and institute
Face the interviewThe institute PhD coordinator sets an online or on-campus interview
Accept the offerAccept on the candidate portal and pay the first fee part
Report on campusBring original papers for the document check

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Cutoff and MET Score

MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff. The MET has 60 questions for 240 marks, and a wrong answer costs 1 mark. A UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff lets you skip the MET. The top 10%% of a MAHE batch also skip it. Every route still ends with an interview.

RouteWhat it means
MET60 questions, 240 marks, 1 hour, online from home
UGC-NET, GATE or GPATGeneral cutoff in a recent year: you skip the MET
JGEEBILSGeneral cutoff in the last listed year: you skip the MET
MAHE batch topperTop 10% of a MAHE batch: you skip the MET
InterviewEvery route ends with a department interview

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Placements and PhD Output

MAHE does not publish placements for PhD scholars. In NIRF 2025 data, it had 2,167 full-time PhD scholars and awarded 198 full-time PhDs in 2023-24. That number rose from 154 in 2021-22 and 160 in 2022-23. Your next job depends on your papers and your guide, so ask the guide where past scholars went.

MetricValue
Full-time PhD scholars, all subjects2,167
Part-time PhD scholars, all subjects1,019
Full-time PhDs awarded, 2023-24198
Full-time PhDs awarded, 2022-23160
Full-time PhDs awarded, 2021-22154
Placement data for PhD scholarsNot published

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Scholarships

The Dr TMA Pai scholarship pays INR 27,500 a month in the first six months and INR 38,500 a month by year 3. Holders of a national fellowship such as UGC or CSIR JRF pay no course fee, a waiver of INR 82,000. The TMA Pai stipend stops if your protocol talk is late. If you quit, you return the stipend paid so far.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Dr TMA Pai PhD scholarshipFull-time scholars picked through the MET and interviewINR 27,500 to INR 38,500 a month
Course fee exemptionNational fellowship holders: UGC or CSIR NET JRF, ICMR or DBT JRF, INSPIREINR 82,000 waived
Research grantNational fellowship holdersINR 1.50 Lakhs a year for 3 years
Conference supportFull-time scholarsUp to INR 50,000 in all

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Ranking

MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade in 2022. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and perception. NAAC grades the whole university, not one course.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NAAC2022A++

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Course Structure

The first six months are a probation period, and you present your research protocol to a committee. After that, you do research under your guide. A Doctoral Advisory Committee reviews your work. If the protocol talk is late, the stipend stops for that delay.

StageWhat happens
First six monthsProbation; you present your research protocol to a committee
Years 1 to 3.5Research under your guide; the Doctoral Advisory Committee reviews progress
Leave12 casual days and 15 special days a year; no vacation
ThesisSubmit after at least 3.5 years and within six years

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Hostel and Campus

A shared Health Sciences room with a common bath costs INR 59,000 a year, and the mess costs INR 62,000 a year. MAHE gives a room only after your PhD roll number is made, and only if a room is free. The hostel deposit of INR 7,500 comes back when you leave.

ItemDetail
Shared room, common bath, no ACINR 59,000 a year
MessINR 62,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
When you get a roomAfter your roll number is made, if a room is free

Should you pick Ph.D. Neuroscience at MAHE?

This course suits graduates who want a research career in brain science and can live in a small town for three or four years.

Pick it if:
You want a PhD from a top university: MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025, and it awarded 198 full-time PhDs in 2023-24.
You need a monthly income while you study: the Dr TMA Pai scholarship pays INR 34,000 a month in year 1 and more in year 3.
You want brain research close to patients: the Centre for Molecular Neurosciences sits at Kasturba Medical College, which has its own teaching hospital in Manipal.
You already hold a JRF or INSPIRE fellowship: you pay no course fee and can apply four times a year through a talk and an interview.
Skip it if:
You want long breaks between terms: scholars get 12 casual and 15 special leave days a year, and there is no vacation.
You might quit halfway: you must return all the TMA Pai stipend paid so far, and MAHE never refunds the fee.
You want an industry research job near campus: Manipal is a small university town, so most jobs after the PhD mean moving to a bigger city.
You want weeks to decide after the offer: you must accept, pay the fee and report by one fixed date, and MAHE gives no extension.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold a JRF, apply through the fellowship route and pay no course fee. If you do not, take the TMA Pai seat only after you meet your guide.
Ph.D. Neuroscience Eligibility▾
Master's marks: 60% in a two-year master's after a three-year degree, or a one-year master's after a four-year degree.
Bachelor's route: A four-year bachelor's degree with 75% marks also counts.
Medical degrees: MBBS, BDS or PharmD with 60% marks.
Test needed: The MET, unless you hold a UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff.
Interview: Every route ends with a department interview.
Ph.D. Neuroscience Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the MAHE admission portal and pay the INR 2,000 form fee, which includes the MET.
Write the MET: A one-hour online test from home, with two cameras on.
Fill preferences: Shortlisted students pick their research area and institute.
Face the interview: The institute PhD coordinator sets an online or on-campus interview.
Accept and report: Accept the offer, pay the first fee part and report with originals by the last date, or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. Neuroscience 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
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
PhD registration, last date to apply
Last year the form was open from 8 Dec 2025 to 20 Jan 2026. The form fee is INR 2,000.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
A one-hour online test from home. Last year it was on 25 Jan 2026.
Tentative
Jan 2027
MET shortlist result
MAHE puts the list of students called for the interview on the candidate portal.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Preference filling
Shortlisted students pick their research area and institute on the portal.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Department interview
The institute PhD coordinator sets the date, online or on campus.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Interview result
MAHE puts the selected list on the candidate portal.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Offer acceptance and fee payment
You accept the offer and pay the first fee part by the date on the portal.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers. You lose the seat if you miss the date.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Classes start
Your 3.5 years count from the day you join.

Source: MAHE PhD information brochures for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Fees 2027

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This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year, from the 2026-27 fee list. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Programme fee, first part
One time, at admission
INR 37,000
Programme fee, second part
One time, at the start of year 2
INR 18,000
Programme fee, third part
One time, at the start of year 3
INR 18,000
Programme fee, fourth part
One time, at the start of year 4, for the last six months
INR 9,000
Thesis evaluation fee
One time, when you submit the thesis
INR 15,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room, shared, no AC
Per month × 42, INR 4,917 a month, from INR 59,000 a year
INR 2.07 Lakhs
Mess
Per month × 42, INR 5,167 a month, from INR 62,000 a year
INR 2.17 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 97,000
3.5 years · programme fee + thesis fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.21 Lakhs
3.5 years · programme fee + thesis fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,635
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Stipend in year 1
INR 34,000
a month, Dr TMA Pai scholars
Education loan EMI
INR 8,784
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Stipend in year 1
INR 34,000
a month, Dr TMA Pai scholars

Source: MAHE PhD 2026-27 brochure and 2026 hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a call from MAHE for Ph.D. Neuroscience?

Pick your degree and your test route. The card tells you whether you reach the interview.

Your degree and marks
Your test route
Yes, you skip the MET
A UGC-NET, GATE or GPAT score at the General cutoff lets you skip the test. You go straight to the department interview.
Yes, you skip the MET
A JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff lets you skip the test. You go straight to the department interview.
Almost there: clear the MET
MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff. Score well on the 240-mark test to reach the interview list.
Yes, you skip the MET
A UGC-NET, GATE or GPAT score at the General cutoff lets you skip the test. You go straight to the department interview.
Yes, you skip the MET
A JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff lets you skip the test. You go straight to the department interview.
Almost there: clear the MET
MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff. Score well on the 240-mark test to reach the interview list.
Yes, you skip the MET
A UGC-NET, GATE or GPAT score at the General cutoff lets you skip the test. You go straight to the department interview.
Yes, you skip the MET
A JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff lets you skip the test. You go straight to the department interview.
Almost there: clear the MET
MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff. Score well on the 240-mark test to reach the interview list.
Not yet
You do not meet the marks rule for this cycle. MAHE checks marks again when you join, so apply once you meet it.
Not yet
You do not meet the marks rule for this cycle. MAHE checks marks again when you join, so apply once you meet it.
Not yet
You do not meet the marks rule for this cycle. MAHE checks marks again when you join, so apply once you meet it.
EDITOR'S NOTE

A call for the interview is not a seat. MAHE picks on your MET score, the number of students at the interview and the seats open under each guide.

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience Scholarship Calculator

Pick how you will fund your PhD. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.

How will you fund your PhD
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below needs a different funding route.

Course fee exemption
INR 82,000
MAHE, for national fellowship holders
No course fee for the minimum 3.5 years. You apply through a talk and an interview.
Who qualifies: UGC or CSIR NET JRF, ICMR or DBT JRF, INSPIREApply by: any of four rounds a year
Not eligible on your answers
Dr TMA Pai PhD scholarship
Stipend
MAHE, paid through your institute
INR 27,500 a month in the first six months, INR 34,000 in years 1 and 2, INR 38,500 in year 3. It does not cut the fee.
Who qualifies: full-time scholars picked through the MET and interviewApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Research grant
Grant
MAHE, for national fellowship holders
INR 1.50 Lakhs a year for 3 years for equipment, materials and papers. It does not cut the fee.
Who qualifies: national fellowship holdersApply by: with your fellowship papers
Not eligible on your answers
Conference support
Grant
MAHE
Up to INR 50,000 in all to present a paper, with MAHE approval first. It does not cut the fee.
Who qualifies: every full-time scholarApply by: before the conference
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 97,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 82,000
Your net course fee: INR 15,000

MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: a better NIRF rank, more PhD scholars, more PhDs awarded.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysuru, Karnataka
NIRF University rank2025 ranking
#3
NIRF 2025
#8
5 places lower
#11
8 places lower
#13
10 places lower
#21
18 places lower
Full-time PhD scholarsall subjects, NIRF 2025 data
2,167
NIRF 2025 data
1,073
1,094 fewer
1,760
407 fewer
658
1,509 fewer
721
1,446 fewer
PhDs awarded, 2023-24full time, all subjects
198
243
45 more
360
162 more
127
71 fewer
114
84 fewer
PhDs awarded, 2022-23full time, all subjects
160
281
121 more
197
37 more
109
51 fewer
83
77 fewer
PhDs awarded, 2021-22full time, all subjects
154
160
6 more
159
5 more
82
72 fewer
53
101 fewer
In short
Amrita awards more PhDs a year but has about half the full-time scholars. If you get offers from both, pick the one whose guide works closest to your brain research topic.
In short
SRM IST awarded more PhDs in 2023-24, but MAHE ranks higher and has more full-time scholars. If you want a medical-school setting for neuroscience, keep MAHE first.
In short
MAHE leads Saveetha on every row here, with more than three times the full-time scholars. If both call you, take MAHE unless Saveetha offers a guide in your exact topic.
In short
MAHE ranks higher than JSS AHER and awards more PhDs every year. If you want to stay in Karnataka, MAHE is the stronger first choice and JSS AHER the backup.

Numbers change every year. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. Neuroscience

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is a PhD in Neuroscience at MAHE worth it?▾
Yes, if you want a research career and can give it at least 3.5 years. MAHE is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025, and the TMA Pai stipend of INR 34,000 a month in year 1 covers living costs. Meet your guide before you accept, because the guide shapes your papers and your next job.
Should I take the TMA Pai seat or wait for a JRF?▾
Take the TMA Pai seat if you get it now. It pays from the day you join and rises to INR 38,500 a month in year 3. If you clear a JRF later, you cannot keep both, since TMA Pai scholars may not take any other stipend. Ask the centre about switching before you sign the bond.
What jobs can I get after this PhD?▾
Most PhD graduates move into postdoc posts, teaching posts or research jobs in drug and health companies. MAHE does not publish placement data for PhD scholars, so there is no average pay to quote. Ask your guide where past scholars went, and publish papers during the PhD, because hiring panels read them first.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want long breaks or might quit halfway. Scholars get 12 casual and 15 special leave days a year and no vacation. If you quit, you return the stipend paid so far, and MAHE never refunds the fee. Be sure of your topic and your guide before you join.
Is the stipend enough to take this PhD without family support?▾
For most scholars, yes. The stipend is INR 34,000 a month in year 1, while a shared room costs INR 59,000 and the mess INR 62,000 a year. That leaves money for daily costs in a small town like Manipal. Keep in mind the stipend stops for any delay in your protocol talk, so present it on time.
Should I apply if my master's marks are just above 60%?▾
Yes, 60% in a master's degree is the rule, so you can apply. Marks only get you to the test; the MET score and the interview decide the seat. Prepare well for the 240-mark test, and bring your papers and a short research plan to the interview.
Is Manipal right for me if I want an industry research job later?▾
It suits the PhD years but not job hunting nearby. Manipal is a small university town, so most industry research jobs after the PhD mean moving to a bigger city. Use the conference support of up to INR 50,000 to present your work, since that is where you meet future employers.
What happens if I drop out of the PhD midway?▾
You lose money, so decide carefully before you join. A TMA Pai scholar who quits must return the full stipend paid so far, and MAHE does not refund any fee paid. If you are unsure about research, finish a short project first and apply in a later intake.
How do I get admission to this PhD?▾
Apply online on the MAHE portal and pay the INR 2,000 form fee, which covers the MET. Clear the MET, or skip it with a UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff. Then face the department interview, accept the offer and report by the last date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full fee is INR 97,000 for 3.5 years without hostel. With a shared room and mess it comes to INR 5.21 Lakhs. You pay the programme fee in four parts and the thesis fee of INR 15,000 when you submit, so check the fee block above for each date.
Do I have to write the MET?▾
Not always. A UGC-NET, GATE, GPAT or JGEEBILS score at the General cutoff lets you skip it, and so does being in the top 10% of a MAHE batch. Everyone else writes the one-hour online test of 60 questions. Upload your scorecard with the form if you claim the exemption.
When will the next intake open?▾
The next intake is expected to open applications in Dec 2026, with the MET in Jan 2027 and classes in Mar 2027. These are estimates based on last year. Watch the MAHE PhD page and the candidate portal, and apply before the last date, because MAHE gives no extension.

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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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