20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Orthopaedics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
MAHE offers Ph.D. Orthopaedics as a full-time, three-year and six-month research course through Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. MAHE is NAAC A++, an Institution of Eminence and #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 97,000. Admission uses PhD MET and a department interview, with 35% weight for the test and 65% for the interview. The Orthopaedics department lists 13 faculty profiles, 22 PhD scholars and 508 articles. Full-time Dr TMA Pai scholars get about INR 4.08 LPA in the first year after probation.
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.87 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The program fee is INR 82,000. You pay the fee in parts across the course. MAHE also charges thesis evaluation fee. Hostel and mess are extra and start only after your PhD roll number is made.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Program fee | INR 82,000 | Full course, as published |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | One time, at thesis stage |
| Hostel and mess | INR 6.90 Lakhs | INR 16,429 a month for 42 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.87 Lakhs | Full course |
The next PhD cycle is expected to open in Oct 2026. PhD MET is expected from Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 and classes start in Jan 2027. These dates are estimates until MAHE posts the Batch 2 notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application, last date to apply | Oct 2026 to Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET admit card | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| PhD MET entrance test | Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET result and shortlist | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Department interview and selection round | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Offer and seat allotment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| First installment fee payment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree or a valid medical professional degree with 55% marks. Reserved category students get a 5% relaxation. Orthopaedics applicants should match a KMC guide area before applying.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's degree or medical professional degree |
| Marks | 55% marks, 50% for reserved categories |
| Exam route | PhD MET unless exempted by MAHE rules |
| Guide fit | Orthopaedics topic linked to KMC Manipal |
MAHE takes the form first, then holds PhD MET and a department interview. You must upload papers, clear the test or exemption check, and attend the interview. If the offer is made, you pay the first fee part and report for document check.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE PhD form and pick the Health Sciences stream |
| 2. Take PhD MET | Write the online proctored entrance test unless exempted |
| 3. Attend interview | Discuss your research area with the department panel |
| 4. Accept offer | Pay the first fee part and finish document check |
A 60 score is the working score range for this page's checker. The test carries 35% weight and interview carries 65%. A student with a lower test score can still move up if the research topic fits the guide.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Strong score | 80 or better | PhD MET and interview, 2027 |
| Middle score | 60 to 79 | PhD MET and interview, 2027 |
| Low score | Below 60 | PhD MET and interview, 2027 |
The first-year scholarship value is about INR 4.08 LPA and the department profile lists 508 articles. The research path suits doctors aiming for teaching, hospital research or higher specialist work. Campus placement rate is not published for this PhD.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.08 LPA first-year scholarship value |
| Research output | 508 articles |
| Faculty profiles | 13 |
| PhD scholars listed | 22 |
| Roles | Teaching, hospital research, specialist work |
The biggest shown support is INR 97,000 as a fee offset. Dr TMA Pai PhD scholars also get monthly support after joining. The first year scholarship amount is INR 4.08 LPA after probation, while later years rise as MAHE rules say.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Dr TMA Pai PhD Scholarship | Full-time scholar selected by MAHE | INR 97,000 fee offset |
| First-year scholarship value | Approved full-time scholar after probation | INR 4.08 LPA |
| Conference support | Scholar with approved paper | INR 50,000 estimate |
MAHE is #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The brochure also names the Institution of Eminence status. These markers show the university level, while the guide fit decides the PhD choice.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| Institution of Eminence | 2026 | Recognised status |
The course has 42 months of minimum work and a 6 year maximum limit. Early work covers protocol approval and coursework. Later work moves to hospital data, thesis writing and the final evaluation.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| First 6 months | Coursework, guide work and protocol approval |
| Year 1 to Year 3 | Hospital research, data work and seminars |
| Final 6 months | Thesis submission and evaluation |
The hostel estimate is INR 6.90 Lakhs for 42 months. Hostel booking starts only after the PhD roll number is made. KMC Manipal gives the hospital setting for bone, joint, spine and trauma research.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel estimate | INR 6.90 Lakhs |
| Hospital | 2,032-bed Kasturba Hospital |
| Department areas | Spine, trauma, sports injury, joint work |
| City | Manipal, Karnataka |
This course suits doctors who want bone and joint research inside a large teaching hospital.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE PhD admission notice. 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 living cost.
Source: MAHE PhD and hostel fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route and stage. The cutoff ranges use PhD MET score and interview weight.
The interview carries 65% weight, so a high PhD MET score is not enough by itself. Check guide fit before you pay.
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