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 DM Nephrology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for DM Nephrology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 81.78 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 79.96 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6.60 LPA

first-year stipend

Cutoff

4,660

NEET SS Open, Round 1

Placement rate

100%

stipend paid residents

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 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 Manipal DM Nephrology

MAHE Manipal has a three-year, full-time DM Nephrology with 5 seats through NEET SS. The course is taught on campus over three yearly installments, with clinical postings from year 1. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #29 in Collegedunia's Medical ranking 2025 and #10 in NIRF Medical 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 79.96 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 84.31 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MCC counselling. The General All India seat closed at rank 4,660 in round 1 of 2025. The first-year stipend is INR 6.60 LPA and 100% of the batch was paid stipend.

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Fees

The full course costs INR 79.96 Lakhs without hostel and INR 84.31 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 49.65 Lakhs of that. The other fee is INR 30.31 Lakhs. You pay by the schedule the university gives. The other fee is part of the full course fee. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 4.35 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 49.65 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Other fee	INR 30.31 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 4.35 Lakhs	INR 1.45 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 79.96 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 84.31 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; NEET SS registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
NEET SS registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
NEET SS session 1 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
NEET SS result and rank	Feb 2027	Tentative
MCC choice filling	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
Seat acceptance fee	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Eligibility

You need MD or DNB in a recognised feeder subject and a valid NEET SS rank. MCC uses your rank and choices for All India allotment. You must bring the degree papers when you report.

Requirement	What you need
Feeder degree	MD or DNB in a recognised medical subject
Exam	Valid NEET SS rank
Counselling	MCC All India counselling
Documents	Original degree papers and registration proof

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Admission Process

MCC allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Write NEET SS	Write NEET SS in the Medical group
2. Fill choices on MCC	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 4,660 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,660 in 2025. These are the MCC round 1 closing ranks for All India seats. The General closing rank changed across recent MCC rounds, so do not depend on one old round.

Category	Closing rank, All India	Round and year
General	4,660	Round 1, 2025
OBC-NCL	4,660	Round 1, 2025
SC	2,100	Round 1, 2025
ST	1,000	Round 1, 2025
EWS	1,900	Round 1, 2025

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Placements

The Class of 2025 paid stipend 100% of its batch at an first-year stipend of INR 6.60 LPA. The median is INR 7.20 LPA and the highest job was INR 22 LPA. kidney care hospital teams hire this course on campus during residency.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.60 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 7.20 LPA
Highest job	INR 22 LPA
Batch paid stipend	100%
Recruiters	kidney care hospital teams, on campus

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
National scholarship portal scheme	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
MAHE fee waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's DM ranking and #54 in NIRF medical, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia DM ranking	2026	#12
NIRF Medical	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Course Structure

Year 1 starts with ward work, dialysis and transplant care. Year 2 adds critical care nephrology and procedures. Year 3 brings more teaching and research work before the final exam.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Ward duties, dialysis, outpatient care and core nephrology
Year 2	Critical care nephrology, biopsy work and transplant care
Year 3	Senior residency duties, teaching, research and final exam

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, allotted before classes start
Single room	From year 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a medical university town

Should you pick DM Nephrology at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want a product-hospital team job and can live in a medical university town for three years.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are All India, so a rank that misses the Open category list can still get in.

You want hospital teams, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four hospital units in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.

You want clinical work in a big city: this is a medical university town, so the department brings most clinical work here.

You will decide only after the NEET SS result: the MCC choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a All India rank. If you are Open category and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

DM Nephrology Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.

Exam needed: A NEET SS rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Open category seats.

All India quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.

DM Nephrology Admission Process▾

Write NEET SS: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MCC: MCC (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.

Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

DM Nephrology Admission Dates 2027

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

Tentative

Nov 2026

NEET SS application form

Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.

Tentative

Dec 2026

NEET SS Medical Group exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jan 2027

NEET SS result and rank

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Mar 2027

MCC choice filling

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Mar 2027

MCC round allotments

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Admission fee payment

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MCC 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 49.65 Lakhs

Other fee

Full course, as published

INR 30.31 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 1.45 Lakhs a year

INR 4.35 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 79.96 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 84.31 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 1.35 Lakhs

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

average first-year pay INR 6.60 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1.42 Lakhs

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

average first-year pay INR 6.60 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you DM Nephrology at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MCC closing ranks.

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology vs similar colleges

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.

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 79.96 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 74 Lakhs

INR 5.96 Lakhs less

INR 90 Lakhs

INR 10.04 Lakhs more

INR 55 Lakhs

INR 24.96 Lakhs less

INR 45 Lakhs

INR 34.96 Lakhs less

INR 78 Lakhs

INR 1.96 Lakhs less

Average payfirst-year stipend

INR 6.60 LPA

published stipend

INR 6.60 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.60 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.60 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.60 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.60 LPA

Same pay

Placement ratestipend during residency

100%

paid stipend

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

100%

Same placement

Closing rankNEET SS, General

4,660

Round 1, 2025

3,900

760 places tougher

5,200

540 places easier

4,200

460 places tougher

3,700

960 places tougher

5,800

1,140 places easier

SeatsDM Nephrology

published intake

1 fewer

3 fewer

Same seats

3 fewer

2 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

on INR 6.60 LPA

1 point higher

1 point lower

12%

4 points higher

15%

7 points higher

Same ROI

In short

If both cutoffs fit your rank, compare the fee and hospital exposure before you lock the choice. If only MAHE Manipal fits, this seat is still a clear kidney care path.

In short

If your family can carry the higher fee, this peer gives an easier cutoff. If fee control matters more, MAHE Manipal is the cheaper pick.

In short

If fee is the main worry, this peer costs less. If you want the Manipal hospital system, keep MAHE Manipal higher.

In short

If you need a lower fee, this peer is stronger on cost. If you want five seats and Manipal exposure, keep this page in your list.

In short

If your rank is near the edge, this peer may be easier. If you want similar cost with the Manipal campus, keep MAHE Manipal close.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal DM Nephrology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is DM Nephrology at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get paid stipend. The full fee without hostel is INR 79.96 Lakhs and the last batch gets INR 6.60 LPA as first-year stipend, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General All India seat closed at rank 4,660 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get kidney specialist jobs with hospitals, dialysis units and transplant teams that hire on campus during residency. The first-year stipend is INR 6.60 LPA, the median was INR 7.20 LPA and 100% of the batch was paid stipend. If you want a general medicine job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want clinical work in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a medical university town, so the department brings most clinical work and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 2 and 3 cover dialysis, transplant care and kidney biopsies, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already qualify this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a nearby specialty.

Will I get paid stipend if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 100% of the last batch was paid stipend, and the median of INR 7.20 LPA is lower than the first-year stipend of INR 6.60 LPA because the last students take the smaller jobs. Keep your case work above the cutoff the hospital teams set, usually 7, and join the clinical work the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick DM Nephrology if you want a kidney specialist job and ECE if you want a general medicine job. DM Nephrology places a bigger share of its batch with hospital teams, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want DM Nephrology, the course change after year 1 needs a top case work, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the NEET SS exam and fill this college in your MCC choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MCC gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 3-year fee is INR 79.96 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 84.31 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee year by year, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the year starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 2, 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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