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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Pharmaceutics: 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 Pharmaceutics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
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About MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics
MCOPS, the pharmacy college of MAHE in Manipal, offers a full-time Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics. The course takes at least 3.5 years and at most 6 years. MAHE holds NAAC A++, and NIRF 2025 ranked MCOPS #8 in pharmacy. The full course fee is INR 97,000 without hostel, paid in four parts plus a thesis fee. You get in through the PhD MET entrance test or an exemption, and then an interview. MAHE admits scholars in January and July and does not publish a seat count for this subject. The TMA Pai scholarship pays INR 34,000 a month in years 1 and 2, about INR 4.08 LPA. The department works on drug delivery and holds 8 Indian patents.
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.21 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The course fee is INR 82,000 in four parts, and the thesis fee is INR 15,000. You pay the first part of INR 37,000 at admission. MAHE fixes this fee for each batch and does not refund it. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them year by year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Course fee, part 1 | INR 37,000 | At admission |
| Course fee, part 2 | INR 18,000 | Start of year 2 |
| Course fee, part 3 | INR 18,000 | Start of year 3 |
| Course fee, part 4 | INR 9,000 | Last six months |
| Thesis evaluation fee | INR 15,000 | When you submit the thesis |
| Hostel room and mess | INR 4.24 Lakhs | INR 1.21 Lakhs a year for 3.5 years, lowest double room |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.21 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Admission Dates
The July 2026 batch joined by 30 Aug 2026, and MAHE has not announced the January 2027 dates yet. Based on last year, the form should open in Dec 2026 and classes should start in Mar 2027. Watch the MAHE Ph.D. page from December and keep your M.Pharm mark sheet ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| Application form opens | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET entrance test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET result and shortlist | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Topic choice filling | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview at MCOPS | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview result and offer letter | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Offer acceptance and first fee payment | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start: probation and coursework | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Eligibility
You need 60% in your M.Pharm or another master's degree. A four-year bachelor's degree with 75% also counts, but only for full-time scholars. MAHE checks this from your mark sheets, so check your aggregate before you apply.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 60% aggregate in M.Pharm or an equal degree |
| Four-year bachelor's degree | 75% aggregate, full-time scholars only |
| Pharm.D | 60% aggregate |
| Entrance | PhD MET, or an exemption through GPAT, GATE or UGC-NET |
| Age limit | None stated in the brochure |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Admission Process
You apply online, write the MET or show an exemption, choose topics and attend an interview at MCOPS. MAHE then sends the offer, and you pay the first part of the fee to accept it. If you miss the fee date on your portal, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE Ph.D. form and pay the application fee |
| 2. Write the MET | Take the online test from home, or show your exemption |
| 3. Choose topics | Rank the guide topics in the Pharmacy domain |
| 4. Interview | Meet the MCOPS panel online or on campus |
| 5. Accept the offer | Pay the first part of the fee and report |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Cutoff
The PhD MET has 60 questions for 240 marks in one hour. Each right answer gives 4 marks and each wrong one takes away 1. MAHE does not publish the qualifying mark or the interview weight. If you hold GPAT, GATE or UGC-NET at the General cutoff, you skip the test.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 240 |
| Questions | 60, with 15 in each of four sections |
| Time | One hour, online from home |
| Qualifying mark | Not published |
| Test exemption | GPAT, GATE or UGC-NET at the General cutoff, 2024 to 2026 |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Placements
MCOPS had 136 full-time Ph.D. scholars, and 24 of them graduated in 2023 to 24, as per NIRF 2025. MAHE does not publish Ph.D. placement or salary figures. MCOPS lists Sun, Biocon, Syngene and Cipla as recruiters, so plan your job search with your guide.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Full-time Ph.D. scholars | 136, NIRF 2025 data |
| Full-time Ph.D. graduates | 24 in 2023 to 24, 19 in 2022 to 23 |
| Ph.D. salary | Not published |
| Sponsored research | 66 projects worth INR 4.06 Crore in 2023 to 24 |
| Recruiters at MCOPS | Sun, Biocon, Syngene, Cipla, Serum Institute |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Scholarships
National fellowship holders save INR 82,000, because MAHE waives the course fee and keeps only the INR 15,000 thesis fee. The TMA Pai scholarship pays INR 34,000 a month in years 1 and 2 and INR 38,500 in year 3. It does not cut the fee, and you sign a bond to repay it if you leave.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 fee waiver | UGC or CSIR NET-JRF, ICMR, DBT or INSPIRE fellows | INR 82,000 off the course fee |
| TMA Pai Ph.D. scholarship | Full-time Category 2 scholars picked through the MET | INR 27,500 a month in probation, INR 34,000 in years 1 and 2, INR 38,500 in year 3 |
| UGC or CSIR JRF | NET-JRF holders | INR 37,000 a month, then INR 42,000 as SRF |
| Contingency grant | Category 1 fellows | INR 1.5 Lakhs a year for 3 years |
| Conference support | TMA Pai scholars | Up to INR 50,000 over the Ph.D. |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Ranking
NIRF 2025 ranked MCOPS #8 in pharmacy, and MAHE #3 among universities and #14 overall. Collegedunia ranks MCOPS #5 in pharmacy, and MAHE holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the institute files each year, such as research and graduates.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia pharmacy ranking | 2025 | #5 |
| NIRF Pharmacy, MCOPS | 2025 | #8 |
| NIRF Pharmacy, MCOPS | 2024 | #8 |
| NIRF University, MAHE | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall, MAHE | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC, MAHE | Latest cycle | A++ |
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Hostel and Campus
The lowest double room for Ph.D. scholars costs INR 59,000 a year, and the mess adds INR 62,000. Room and mess come to INR 1.21 Lakhs a year. You also pay a INR 7,500 deposit that comes back when you leave. You pay room and mess year by year, only while you stay.
| Room | Room fee a year | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Boys, C V Raman, double, shared bath | INR 59,000 | INR 7,500 |
| Boys, Tagore, double, attached bath | INR 79,000 | INR 7,500 |
| Girls, Sharada or Nehru, single, shared bath | INR 62,000 | INR 7,500 |
| Mess advance, every hostel | INR 62,000 | None |
Should you pick Ph.D. Pharmaceutics at MAHE?
This course suits students with an M.Pharm who want three to four years of lab research on how medicines are made and delivered.
Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Eligibility▾
Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Admission Process▾
Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Admission Dates 2027
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The January 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the January 2026 intake. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE Ph.D. information brochures for the January 2026 and July 2026 intakes. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics 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 Ph.D. fee schedule for the 2026 to 27 batches. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get a Ph.D. Pharmaceutics call from MAHE?
Pick your route and your master's marks. The card says if you reach the interview.
MAHE does not publish the MET qualifying mark or how much the interview counts. A GPAT or GATE score at the General cutoff is the surest way to skip the test.
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. A stipend and a fellowship cannot be taken together.
MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: a higher NIRF rank or a lower fee.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. Pharmaceutics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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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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