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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech Biotechnology Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 20.23 Lakhs.
MAHE Manipal offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Biotechnology at Manipal Institute of Technology, with 60 seats through MET. The course has eight semesters, with labs in bioprocess work and bioinformatics. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and is #3 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 17.92 Lakhs, paid once a year, and INR 22.72 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE's own MET counselling. The General merit list closed at MET rank 16,962 in 2026. The Class of 2025 across all MIT branches averaged INR 12.31 LPA and 86% of the batch was placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 22.72 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 17.92 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 11.08 Lakhs of that. The other fees add INR 6.84 Lakhs over four years. You pay the fee once a year, in four parts. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. The hostel figure uses the cheapest first-year room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 11.08 Lakhs | INR 2.77 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Other fees | INR 6.84 Lakhs | INR 1.71 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.80 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, triple room, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 17.92 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 22.72 Lakhs | Full course |
MET registration for 2027 is expected to open in Oct 2026. The 2026 batch is already in class, so these 2027 dates are estimates based on 2026. MAHE confirms each date on its MET page. Keep your MET score card and Class 12 mark sheet ready for counselling.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MET registration opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| MET application, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 exam | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 1 result | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| MET phase 2 result and rank | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Combined merit list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling round 1 seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Later rounds and spot round | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need 50% in Physics, Maths and your optional subject put together. English is compulsory. The optional subject can be Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology. You also need a MET rank. If you score 80% in these subjects, you can try for the Freeship and Scholar waivers.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Maths and English, plus Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology |
| Class 12 marks | 50% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject |
| Exam | A MET rank from phase 1 or phase 2 |
| Age | No age limit for MET |
| For merit waivers | 80% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject |
MAHE fills every seat through its own MET counselling. You write MET, join counselling and pay the fee on time. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat. After that you report on campus with your original papers.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register for MET | Fill the MAHE online form before the last date |
| Write MET | Write phase 1, phase 2 or both |
| Join counselling | Pay the waitlist deposit and pick your branches |
| Pay the fee | Pay the full first year fee by the date on your allotment |
| Report on campus | Bring your original mark sheets for the document check |
The General merit list closed at MET rank 16,962 in 2026 and at 19,519 in 2025. MET has one merit list for everyone, with no category quota. The closing rank went lower each year from 30,017 in 2023, so it got tougher every year.
| Year | MET closing rank | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16,962 | Final close |
| 2025 | 14,867 | Round 1 |
| 2025 | 18,143 | Round 2 |
| 2025 | 19,519 | Round 3 |
| 2024 | 23,458 | Final close |
| 2023 | 30,017 | Final close |
The Class of 2025 at MIT Manipal averaged INR 12.31 LPA and 86% of the batch was placed. These figures cover all B.Tech branches, because MAHE does not publish a biotech figure. The median was INR 10.05 LPA and the highest offer was INR 69.25 LPA. Ask the placement office for the biotech offers before you pay.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 12.31 LPA, all branches, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 10.05 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 69.25 LPA |
| Batch placed | 86% |
| Firms the department works with | Biocon, Syngene and other biotech firms |
Five schemes cut the course fee by 20% to 100%. The Freeship gives the most, INR 17.52 Lakhs over the course. Most schemes need 80% in Class 12 or a low family income. Seats are few, so join round 1 of counselling.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Freeship | MET rank 1 to 100 and 80% in Class 12 | INR 17.52 Lakhs, the course fee less INR 10,000 a year |
| Scholar | MET rank 101 to 5,000 and 80% in Class 12 | 20% of the course fee, INR 3.58 Lakhs |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver | Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year | The tuition fee, INR 11.08 Lakhs |
| HBSF grant | Three years in a government school, 70% in Class 12, family income below INR 12 Lakhs, about 40 students | Course fee, hostel and mess |
| Achiever | Top 5% of the branch with 8 CGPA, from year 2 | 20% of the course fee in years 2 to 4 |
MAHE is #3 among universities and MIT Manipal is #59 in engineering in NIRF 2025. NAAC gives MAHE an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and other data the institute files each year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF Engineering, MIT Manipal | 2025 | #59 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
Year 1 is common for B.Tech students, with maths, physics, chemistry and basic engineering. Biotech subjects and labs fill years 2 and 3. In year 4 you take electives and do the final project. You can add a minor in Environmental or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, chemistry and basic engineering |
| Years 2 and 3 | Biotech subjects with labs in bioprocess work, downstream processing and bioinformatics |
| Year 4 | Minor electives and the final project |
A triple non-AC room costs INR 58,000 a year and the mess adds INR 62,000. First-years get no single rooms, and the mess is compulsory in the hostel. You book the room online after you pay the course fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cheapest first-year room | Triple, common bath, non-AC, INR 58,000 a year |
| Mess | INR 62,000 a year, compulsory in year 1 |
| AC double room | INR 1.05 Lakhs a year, plus AC power charges |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500 for non-AC rooms, refundable |
| Refund if you leave | Full refund before classes start; INR 20,000 cut after that |
This course suits students who like biology and chemistry labs and want to work in pharma, food or research labs.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE MET 2026 schedule and admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 batch fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE fee sheet for the 2026-27 batch and the 2026 prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick a year. The cutoff ranges are this course's MET closing ranks for the General merit list.
The closing rank got tougher every year, from 30,017 in 2023 to 16,962 in 2026. Aim for a rank better than the last close, not one equal to it.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Each card below names the rank or income it needs.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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The college provides a substantial scholarship opportunity through the AICTE scheme, which significantly lowers the annual tuition fee for eligible students. Under this scheme, the fee is reduced from Rs. 3,20,000 to Rs. 1,32,000. This initiative makes education more affordable for students who qualify for the scholarship, offering them the chance to access higher education at a reduced cost.
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.
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.
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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