Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE]

Manipal, Karnataka Government Estd 1953 Updated Aug 2026

NIRF #3 DCI, AICTE, PCI, INC, MCI approved Animation Architecture Arts Commerce

4.2 out of 10 · 1,678 reviews

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Annual fees ₹73.56 L

Highest package ₹57 L

Student rating 4.2 / 10

Courses offered 120

Exams accepted 6

At a glance

Established 1953

Ownership Government

Approved by DCI, AICTE, PCI, INC, MCI

Campus Manipal, Karnataka

Courses 120 on record

Student reviews 1,678

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE]

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Overview

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, is a private deemed-to-be-university. It is also known as Manipal University.

The university was established in 1953 with Kasturba Medical College as its first institution. It was granted deemed-to-be-university status in June 1993.

MAHE Manipal is accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC. It is recognised by UGC and ISO. In 2025, NIRF ranked it 5th in the overall category.

The popular programs at MAHE Manipal include B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, MBA, and others.

Selection Criteria and Total Program Fees

Admission to each program follows a specific selection process. The total fees for each program are listed below.

B.Tech

Admission is based on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). A merit list is prepared with 50% weightage to MET score and 50% to 10+2 marks.

Total Fees: INR 14.51 Lakhs

MBA

Admission is based on CAT, MAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, or NMAT scores. This is followed by GD and PI.

Total Fees: INR 6.86 Lakhs

MBBS

Admission is based on NEET UG. This is followed by centralised counselling by MCC or KEA.

Total Fees: INR 73.65 Lakhs

Management Quota

The university does not offer admission through management quota or direct admission. All admissions are subject to the stated selection criteria.

Courses & fees

Course	Duration	Total fees
Master of Science [M.Sc] Graduation with 50%	2 Years	₹ 1.2 L - 19.47 L
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Data Science)	—	₹ 4.64 Lakhs
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 10+2 with 50% + MET	4 Years	₹ 14.27 L - 25.47 L
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering)	—	₹ 25.47 Lakhs
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 10+2	3 Years	₹ 3.82 L - 18.67 L
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology)	—	₹ 6.01 Lakhs

Placements

Highest package ₹57 L

NIRF ranking

Ranked within each category, not overall.

University · 2021 #7

Overall · 2021 #15

Research · 2021 #27

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE]?

Fees at Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] start from ₹73.56 L per year, depending on the course. The Courses & Fees tab lists the programme-wise figures.

What is the admission process for Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE]?

MAHE Manipal admissions for all UG, PG, and doctoral programs are open for the academic session 2026-2027. MAHE offers admission to top programs like B.Tech, MBBS, and others through entrance exams.  B.Tech admission is based on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) followed by counseling rounds. A candidate m…

What is the placement record at Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE]?

At Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], the highest package recorded is ₹ 5,700,000. See the Placement tab for the full figures.

Where is Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] located?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] is located in Manipal, Karnataka. Address: Madhav Nagar, Near Tiger circle India.

Is Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] a government or private college?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] is listed as a government institution in Manipal. It was established in 1953.

What approvals does Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] have?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] lists these approvals and accreditations: DCI, AICTE, PCI, INC, MCI. Confirm the current status with the regulator before applying.

What is the NIRF ranking of Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE]?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] appears in the NIRF listing at rank #3. NIRF ranks are published within a category, not as one overall order.

What courses does Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] offer?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] lists 82 programmes. The Courses & Fees tab shows each one with its fee.