Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal PG Diploma Industrial Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UDUPI, ManipalDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1953NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

4.2

(1681 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 4.57 Lakhs

1 year, no hostel

Median pay

INR 3.6 LPA

MAHE PG 1-year NIRF

Cutoff

50%

qualifying degree, merit route

Placement rate

33%

PG 1-year overall NIRF

In This Page▾

01AboutRead the full course story, fee, dates and outcomes 02Should you pick itPlain advice on who should take this course 03EligibilityMarks, degree and portfolio rules 04Admission ProcessSteps from form to fee payment 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesFull course cost with living toggle 07Will your profile get you in?Check your degree and portfolio route 08ScholarshipsEstimate MAHE fee waivers for this course 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design

MAHE offers PG Diploma Industrial Design as a one-year, full-time course through Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology. The course is known for studio learning in textiles, wood, metal, digital fabrication, print and electronics. MAHE has NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full course fee is INR 4.57 Lakhs without hostel. Admission uses the online form, SMEAT, portfolio review and interview. The intake file lists 5 seats. The MAHE PG 1-year median pay is INR 3.6 LPA, with 33% of that batch placed.

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 6.97 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.57 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.43 Lakhs. You pay the course fee once for the one-year course. MAHE sets the fee. Hostel, food and living cost are extra if you take a room in Bengaluru.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.43 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Other academic fee	INR 2.14 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Caution deposit	INR 50,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and living estimate	INR 2.40 Lakhs	Per month × 12, INR 20,000 a month
Total, no hostel	INR 4.57 Lakhs	Full course cost
Total with hostel	INR 6.97 Lakhs	Fee plus hostel and living

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027, and the last date is expected in Mar 2027. Classes start in Jul 2027. MAHE first takes the online form, then SMEAT, portfolio review, interview, offer, fee and documents. Keep your portfolio ready before the form closes.

Event	Date	Status
Application registration opens	Jan 2027	Tentative
Application registration, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
SMEAT test	Apr 2027	Tentative
Portfolio review and interview	Apr 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
Merit list result	May 2027	Tentative
Admission offer allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Eligibility

The main rule is a bachelor degree with at least 50% marks. You can also use a four-year degree, a five-year degree, a three-year degree with a one-year PG Diploma, or Level 8 industry work. MAHE checks your portfolio and documents before the offer.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor degree from a recognised university
Marks	Minimum 50% aggregate
Portfolio	Creative work for portfolio review
Route	SMEAT, portfolio review and interview
Work route	Level 8 experience in a related sector

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Admission Process

SMEAT, portfolio review and interview decide the offer. You fill the MAHE form, upload documents and portfolio, then attend the design test and interview. MAHE prepares the merit list after these steps. If you miss the fee date in the offer, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the MAHE form for this PG Diploma
Upload portfolio	Give creative work and marksheets
Take SMEAT	Attend the design test when called
Portfolio and interview	Explain your work to the panel
Pay and report	Pay the fee and finish document check

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Cutoff

There is no published closing rank for this course, and the hard mark floor is 50%. The seat count is 5. The merit list depends on SMEAT, portfolio and interview, so your portfolio can matter more than a small mark gap.

Profile	Closing rank or score	Round and year
Minimum marks	50% aggregate	Official eligibility rule
Seat intake	5	Official intake file
Selection route	No published closing rank	SMEAT and interview

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Placements

The MAHE PG 1-year median pay is INR 3.6 LPA and 5 of 15 PG 1-year graduates were placed. This is overall MAHE data, not a course-only report. The course points to design studios, creative manufacturing, NGOs, social firms and higher design study.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 3.6 LPA
Placement rate	33%
Placed students	5 of 15 PG 1-year graduates
Role areas	Design studios, creative manufacturing, NGOs and social firms
Further study	Advanced master degree in design

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Scholarships

The first MAHE rule is 1 scholarship at a time, and the calculator shows waivers from INR 25,000 to INR 50,000. The education loan route can reduce interest cost after admission. State and central schemes need income or category papers where they apply.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MAHE education loan interest subsidy	Admitted student with approved bank loan	INR 25,000 estimate
State post-matric scheme	Eligible category student with income proof	INR 40,000 estimate
NSP portal scholarship	Eligible central scheme applicant	INR 20,000 estimate
MAHE alumni child route	Child of a MAHE graduate	INR 50,000 estimate

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Ranking

MAHE is #3 in NIRF University 2025 and has NAAC A++. The Srishti school sits under the same university. Use the rank to judge the university name, then use the fee, seat count and portfolio route to judge this course.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	latest cycle	A++
Institute status	current	Deemed university

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Course Structure

The one-year course works as a design bridge with studio work, portfolio building and material practice. The table has six learning areas from the course page. You should use the year to build a body of work for design studios or a later M.Des route.

Area	What you work on
Textiles	Material, form and making
Wood and metal	Workshop based object making
Digital fabrication	Tools for prototyping
Print	Visual and surface work
Electronics	Basic interactive making
Research centres	Frugal Design, DESIS Lab and Natural Fibres Lab

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Seats and Intake

The official intake file lists 5 seats for this PG Diploma, so the batch is small. A small batch can mean closer studio feedback. It also means the seat can close fast if your portfolio is late or weak.

Quota	Seats
Published intake	5
Course level	PG Diploma
School	Srishti Manipal Institute
Campus city	Bengaluru

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Hostel and Campus

The living estimate used here is INR 2.40 Lakhs for 1 year, and it is not part of the official tuition fee. Srishti is in Bengaluru. Check room, travel and studio material cost before you pay the hostel or rent advance.

Item	Detail
Campus	Bengaluru
Living estimate	INR 2.40 Lakhs for 1 year
Labs	Textile, wood, metal, digital fabrication, print and electronics
What to check	Room, commute and studio material cost

Should you pick PG Diploma Industrial Design at MAHE?

This course suits students who want one studio year before design work or a later M.Des.

Pick it if:

You want studio work in Bengaluru: Srishti teaches through making in wood, textile, metal and digital labs.

Your portfolio is stronger than marks: SMEAT and portfolio review decide the shortlist after the online form.

You want a short design bridge: the course takes 1 year and the official intake file lists 5 seats.

You can pay before classes: MAHE gives the offer first, and you finish fee and documents after that.

Skip it if:

You want a promised campus job: MAHE does not publish course-only placement pay for this diploma.

You need a low-cost year: the official full fee is INR 4.57 Lakhs before living cost.

Your portfolio is not ready: the admission route checks creative work, not marks alone.

You want a fixed exam cutoff: this route uses SMEAT and merit list, so no closing rank is published.

Counsellor's advice

If you have a strong portfolio, apply and keep your work ready before SMEAT. If you need a sure salary figure, ask Srishti before paying.

PG Diploma Industrial Design Eligibility▾

Degree rule: You need a bachelor degree from a recognised university.

Marks rule: You need at least 50% aggregate marks.

Portfolio rule: You need creative work for portfolio review and interview.

Test route: MAHE uses SMEAT, portfolio review, interview and merit list.

Work route: Level 8 experience in a related sector can support the form.

PG Diploma Industrial Design Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and choose this Srishti PG Diploma.

Upload portfolio: Give marksheets, creative work and any work proof asked.

Take SMEAT: Attend the design test when MAHE calls you.

Interview: Explain your portfolio and design goal to the panel.

Pay fee: Pay by the offer date and finish document check, or you lose the seat.

PG Diploma Industrial Design Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Jan 2027Tentative

Application registration opens

The form is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep your portfolio ready.

Mar 2027Tentative

Application registration, last date to apply

The last date to apply is expected in Mar 2027. Late forms may not be taken.

Apr 2027Tentative

SMEAT test

Eligible students are expected to attend the design test.

Apr 2027 to May 2027Tentative

Portfolio review and interview

Show your work and explain your design goal to the panel.

May 2027Tentative

Merit list result

MAHE is expected to share the merit list after SMEAT and interview.

Jun 2027Tentative

Admission offer allotment

Read the offer letter and check the fee date before you accept.

Jun 2027Tentative

Admission fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the offer date.

Jul 2027Tentative

Reporting and document check

Bring original papers and portfolio proof for final check.

Jul 2027Tentative

Classes start

Classes are expected to start in Jul 2027 at Srishti Manipal.

Source: MAHE admission calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add Bengaluru hostel and living cost. 2026 fee is used until 2027 fee is out.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 2.43 Lakhs

Other academic fee

Full course, as published

INR 2.14 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 50,000

Add hostel + living

Bengaluru hostel and food estimate

Per month × 12, INR 15,000 a month

INR 1.80 Lakhs

Local travel and supplies estimate

Per month × 12, INR 5,000 a month

INR 60,000

Total course fee

INR 4.57 Lakhs

1 years · tuition + other fee + caution deposit, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.97 Lakhs

1 years · tuition + other fee + caution deposit + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 7,705

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

79%

median PG 1-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 11,752

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

52%

median PG 1-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE 2026 fee sheet. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design?

Pick your profile. This route uses eligibility, SMEAT, portfolio review and interview.

Profile

Bachelor 50%+Portfolio readyBelow 50%

Bachelor 50%+

Yes, you can apply. Keep your marksheet, portfolio and SMEAT call ready because selection is not by marks alone.

Portfolio ready

Almost there. A strong portfolio helps only after you meet the bachelor degree and 50% marks rule.

Below 50%

Not eligible this year. Ask the admission office before you pay the form fee.

EDITOR'S NOTE

There is no published closing rank for this course. Treat 50% marks as the first filter, then prepare the portfolio for SMEAT and interview.

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design Scholarship Calculator

Answer one question to see an estimate. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.

Scholarship route

Education loanSC or STNSP routeAlumni child

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

MAHE education loan interest subsidy

INR 25,000

MAHE

Interest support can reduce loan cost after admission.

Who qualifies: admitted student with approved bank loanApply after admission

Not eligible on your answers

State post-matric scholarship

INR 40,000

State portal

Category students can apply with income and caste papers.

Who qualifies: SC or ST with income proofApply after admission

Not eligible on your answers

NSP portal scholarship

INR 20,000

National Scholarship Portal

Central schemes are checked on the NSP portal after admission.

Who qualifies: eligible central scheme applicantApply after admission

Not eligible on your answers

MAHE alumni child route

INR 50,000

MAHE

Children of MAHE graduates can ask for this route after admission.

Who qualifies: child of a MAHE graduateApply after admission

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 25000

Your net course fee: INR 4.32 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 40000

Your net course fee: INR 4.17 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 20000

Your net course fee: INR 4.37 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 50000

Your net course fee: INR 4.07 Lakhs

MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design 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 pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal

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National Institute of Design

Ahmedabad

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Pune

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Pearl Academy

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RV University School of Design

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National Institute of Fashion Technology

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Total fees1 year, no hostel

INR 4.57 Lakhs

official 2026 fee

Not published

Median payPG 1-year median

INR 3.6 LPA

MAHE NIRF PG 1-year

Not published

Placement ratePG 1-year placed

33%

5 of 15 placed

Not published

Eligibility marksUG aggregate

50%

minimum marks rule

Not published

Seatscourse intake

official intake file

Not published

In short

National Institute of Design does not publish the same one-year PG Diploma figures in this row set. If you need a lower published fee, compare MAHE first and ask National Institute of Design for its latest fee before you choose.

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MIT Institute of Design does not publish the same one-year PG Diploma figures in this row set. If you need a lower published fee, compare MAHE first and ask MIT Institute of Design for its latest fee before you choose.

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Pearl Academy does not publish the same one-year PG Diploma figures in this row set. If you need a lower published fee, compare MAHE first and ask Pearl Academy for its latest fee before you choose.

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RV University School of Design does not publish the same one-year PG Diploma figures in this row set. If you need a lower published fee, compare MAHE first and ask RV University School of Design for its latest fee before you choose.

In short

This peer does not publish the same one-year PG Diploma figures in this row set. If you need a lower published fee, compare MAHE first and ask for the latest fee before you choose.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MAHE PG Diploma Industrial Design worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a one-year studio bridge with the MAHE and Srishti name. The full fee is INR 4.57 Lakhs before living cost, and the intake file lists only 5 seats. Ask Srishti for course-only placement data before you pay, because the pay figure here is MAHE PG 1-year data.

Should I take this course if I want a quick design bridge?▾

Yes, if you already have a portfolio and want one focused year. The course takes 1 year and uses studios in textiles, wood, metal, digital fabrication, print and electronics. Use it to build a stronger portfolio for design work or for a later M.Des route.

What job can this course lead to?▾

It can lead to design studio, creative manufacturing, NGO, social firm or family business work. The course page also points to higher design study after the diploma. Since MAHE does not publish course-only pay, ask the school for the latest student work and recruiter list before joining.

Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾

Skip it if you need a sure placement number before paying. The course fee is INR 4.57 Lakhs before living cost, while the INR 3.6 LPA pay figure is overall PG 1-year data. If your goal is only a job number, ask Srishti for course outcomes first.

Is this course right for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you want a bridge into deeper design study. The diploma builds material work, portfolio and studio practice over 1 year. If you plan for M.Des later, keep every project documented and ask faculty which projects make a strong application.

Should I apply if my portfolio is weak?▾

Apply only after you improve the portfolio. Admission uses SMEAT, portfolio review and interview, not only the 50% marks rule. If your work is thin, spend time on clear process pages, material tests and finished pieces before the form closes.

Is the 5-seat intake safe for late applicants?▾

No, a 5-seat intake is small, so late action is risky. A small batch can mean closer studio feedback, but it also leaves little room after the first merit list. Apply before the last date and keep documents ready for the offer.

Does the fee make sense against the median pay?▾

It depends on your goal. The full fee is INR 4.57 Lakhs, and the overall MAHE PG 1-year median pay is INR 3.6 LPA. That pay is not course-only. Use the EMI and ROI tile, then ask for Srishti course outcomes.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

You apply online, upload documents and portfolio, take SMEAT, then attend portfolio review and interview. You need a bachelor degree with 50% aggregate marks. If MAHE gives an offer, pay by the offer date and finish document check.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The official fee sheet shows one fee installment for this one-year course. The full course fee is INR 4.57 Lakhs before living cost. If you need to pay through a loan, check the EMI tile and ask MAHE about payment dates before accepting the offer.

What scholarships can I check?▾

Check MAHE aid, education loan interest support, NSP and state portals after admission. The calculator uses waivers from INR 20,000 to INR 50,000 as estimates. Keep income, category, bank loan and alumni papers ready, then confirm the final amount with MAHE.

Is hostel included in the fee?▾

No, hostel and living cost are not part of the official course fee here. The fee block uses INR 2.40 Lakhs as a Bengaluru living estimate, taking the total to INR 6.97 Lakhs. Check room, commute and studio material cost before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 2026

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.

Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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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