20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Physiotherapy programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
MAHE Manipal offers a full-time PhD in Physiotherapy through the Department of Physiotherapy at Manipal College of Health Professions. The department has worked inside Kasturba Hospital since 1972 and has offered a full-time PhD since 2010. You study for at least 3.5 years, and you must finish within 6 years. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds a NAAC A++ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid in parts. You get in through the online PhD MET and a department interview. The Dr TMA Pai Scholarship pays INR 34,000 a month in years 1 and 2, about INR 4.08 LPA.
The total fees with hostel and mess is INR 5.21 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The tuition 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, and it does not refund a fee once paid. If you stay past 3.5 years, you pay fees for the extra time too.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| First fee part | INR 37,000 | At admission |
| Second fee part | INR 18,000 | Start of year 2 |
| Third fee part | INR 18,000 | Start of year 3 |
| Fourth fee part | INR 9,000 | Start of year 4, for the last 6 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, if you take a room |
| Total, no hostel | INR 97,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.21 Lakhs | Full course |
The July 2026 batch finished reporting by 30 Aug 2026. The next batch joins in Mar 2027, and its form is expected to open in Dec 2026. MAHE puts each date on the candidate portal. If you miss the last date to apply, you wait for the next batch.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PhD application form opens | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET, online test | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| MET shortlist on the portal | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Choice of research area | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Department interview | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview result and offer letter | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee part, last date | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start and PhD work begins | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree with 60% marks, or a four-year bachelor's degree with 75% marks. A UGC-NET or GATE score from the last three years lets you skip the PhD MET. You must meet these marks for the current batch, not an older one.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's route | MPT or a related master's degree with 60% marks in aggregate |
| Bachelor's route | A four-year bachelor's degree with 75% marks in aggregate |
| Entrance | PhD MET, or a UGC-NET or GATE score from the last three years |
| Mode | Full time, with no other job |
You apply online, pay the INR 2,000 form fee and write the PhD MET. Then you face a department interview. The interview panel picks the scholars and gives each one a research topic. You accept the offer and pay the first fee part within the time the portal shows. If you do not report with your original papers, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply | Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu and pay the INR 2,000 form fee |
| 2. Write the PhD MET | One-hour online test from home |
| 3. Choose your area | Fill your research area choices after the shortlist |
| 4. Interview | Meet the department panel, which gives the topic |
| 5. Accept and pay | Accept the offer and pay the first fee part on the portal |
| 6. Report | Bring original mark sheets and degree certificates |
The PhD MET has 60 questions for 240 marks. MAHE does not publish a cutoff score. The shortlist depends on how many students write the test and on the seats in your area. A right answer gets 4 marks and a wrong one loses 1 mark, so skip a question you cannot work out.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 60, all on research aptitude |
| Total marks | 240 |
| Marking | Plus 4 for a right answer, minus 1 for a wrong one |
| Cutoff score | Not published |
| UGC-NET or GATE route | No MET, interview only |
There is no campus placement for PhD scholars, and MAHE does not publish job data for them. The Dr TMA Pai Scholarship pays INR 34,000 a month in years 1 and 2 and INR 38,500 a month in year 3. You must present your research plan within 6 months, or the stipend stops until you do.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stipend, first 6 months | INR 27,500 a month |
| Stipend, years 1 and 2 | INR 34,000 a month |
| Stipend, year 3 | INR 38,500 a month |
| Conference support | Up to INR 50,000 for the whole PhD |
| Campus placement | Not published |
A valid national fellowship like ICMR JRF takes INR 82,000 off the fee. It covers the four fee parts, so you still pay the INR 15,000 thesis fee. The Dr TMA Pai Scholarship pays a stipend but does not cut the fee. You must hold the fellowship on the day you join.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| National fellowship fee waiver | ICMR, UGC or CSIR NET, DBT JRF or INSPIRE fellows, valid when you join | INR 82,000 over the course |
| Dr TMA Pai Scholarship | Full-time scholars picked in the interview | INR 34,000 a month stipend, no fee cut |
MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and data each university files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #14 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
| QS World University Rankings | 2025 | 851 to 900 |
You present your research plan in the first 6 months and then do the research under your guide. You take 12 casual leave days and 15 special leave days a year, with no vacation. You submit the thesis after 3.5 years at the earliest.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| First 6 months | Present your research plan to the committee |
| Years 1 to 3 | Collect data, do your study and write papers |
| Last 6 months | Write the thesis and pay the thesis fee |
| Latest finish | 6 years from the day you join |
The cheapest PhD room is INR 59,000 a year and the mess is INR 62,000 a year. You get a room only after MAHE makes your PhD roll number, and only if a room is free. The INR 7,500 deposit comes back when you leave.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Double room, common bath | INR 59,000 a year |
| Double room, attached bath | INR 79,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year |
| Deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
This course suits physiotherapists with a master's degree who want a research or teaching career and can study full time in Manipal.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the last batch. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE PhD information brochures, 2025-26 and 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year, from the fee list of the July 2026 batch. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE PhD brochure 2026-27 and hostel fee list 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your marks and your test route. The card tells you if you can reach the interview.
MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff. The interview panel also gives your topic, so a clear research idea matters as much as your score.
Answer two questions to see what comes off the fee. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Each waiver needs its own fellowship, valid on the day you join. Only one waiver applies.
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