Paying for college
What a year of college actually costs
Tuition is the number every college publishes; rent, food and transport are the ones that decide whether you can afford it. These are real city-level figures, and each city says how confident its profile is.
Per month
₹23,050
Per year
₹2.77 L
4-year total
₹11.06 L
Aggregate cost model
Estimated
4 years in Manipal, Karnataka
₹11.06 L
Living costs only — add your college’s annual tuition on the left for the full figure.
Accommodation / mo
₹10,000
Living / mo
₹13,050
Per year, no tuition
₹2.77 L
Twelve months a year. Travel home, one-off setup costs and fee increases between years are not included, and tuition is taken exactly as you entered it.
By lifestyle
| Lifestyle | Living / month | With PG rent | Per year | 4-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹9,396 | ₹19,396 | ₹2.33 L | ₹9.31 L |
| Moderate | ₹13,050 | ₹23,050 | ₹2.77 L | ₹11.06 L |
| Comfortable | ₹20,228 | ₹30,228 | ₹3.63 L | ₹14.51 L |
Where the money goes
| Category | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food & groceries | ₹5,500 | ₹66K |
| Transport | ₹1,000 | ₹12K |
| Utilities | ₹1,100 | ₹13K |
| Phone & internet | ₹700 | ₹8K |
| Personal | ₹1,800 | ₹22K |
| Going out | ₹1,500 | ₹18K |
| Medical | ₹550 | ₹7K |
| Everything else | ₹900 | ₹11K |
Source: CollegeHunt estimate. Updated Aug 2026.
