MIT Manipal M.Tech Computational Fluid Dynamics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

MIT Manipal M.Tech CFD Admission 2026

Admissions to M.Tech programs at MIT Manipal are conducted through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). GATE score holders receive an additional 10% weightage in the merit list. However, as the official MIT Manipal website notes this program was "Applicable for admissions till year 2025," prospective students for 2026-27 must confirm with the admissions office whether this program is still being offered or has been restructured. The general MET M.Tech 2026 schedule is as follows.

MIT Manipal M.Tech Admission Dates

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

Note: GATE score provides 10% additional weightage in the MET M.Tech merit list. Candidates with a valid GATE score in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related disciplines are well-positioned for this program.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree (or AMIE or equivalent) in a relevant engineering branch (Aerospace, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, or Chemical Engineering) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
• There is no age limit for the MET M.Tech exam.

Admission Process

• Register and fill the MET M.Tech application form online at apply.manipal.edu (Application fee: Rs. 800 + Exam fee: Rs. 1,200).
• Book a slot for the MET exam through the Online Test Booking System (OTBS).
• Appear for the MET M.Tech exam (90-minute online proctored test, 60 MCQs, 4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect).
• GATE score holders must submit a copy of their GATE scorecard during application to avail the 10% additional benefit.
• Merit list is prepared based on MET score (+ GATE benefit if applicable).
• Shortlisted candidates are called for online counselling; seat allotment is based on merit and choice filling.
• Complete document verification and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.

MIT Manipal M.Tech CFD Scholarships 2026

MIT Manipal (MAHE) offers a Merit Scholarship specifically for M.Tech/M.E. programs, applicable to M.Tech CFD students. Students from military/CAPF families and GATE scholarship holders have additional provisions. All scholarships are merit-based and require maintaining a minimum CGPA for continuation.

Scholarship Details

• The MAHE Merit Scholarship (20% waiver) is awarded based on MET rank at admission and continues for subsequent years provided the student maintains a minimum CGPA of 7.0.
• Students availing the GATE scholarship (AICTE stipend) are NOT eligible for the MAHE Merit Scholarship simultaneously.
• Military/CAPF scholarship requires a Letter of Recommendation from the respective authority at the time of admission.
• Scholarship continuation requires passing all subjects with no backlogs (F/I/DT grades disqualify the student for that year).
• Applications for MAHE scholarships must be submitted via the MAHE Scholarship Application Form to the Admissions Office.

MIT Manipal M.Tech CFD Placement 2026

Dedicated placement data exclusive to M.Tech Computational Fluid Dynamics at MIT Manipal is not separately published. The overall M.Tech placement record at MIT Manipal is strong, with approximately 72% of M.Tech students placed in 2024 (NIRF data) and a median package of Rs. 7.5 Lakhs per annum. CFD specialists are in demand across automotive OEMs (Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki), aerospace companies (HAL, ISRO, Boeing India, Airbus India), energy sector firms, and simulation software companies. The growing adoption of digital twins and simulation-driven design in Indian manufacturing has significantly increased demand for CFD engineers.

M.Tech Placement Statistics

• The above data is for the overall M.Tech program at MIT Manipal (NIRF 2024). Course-specific placement data for M.Tech CFD is not separately published.