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 MA Animation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MA Animation programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.58 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 9.60 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Pay report

Not published

No course pay report found

Selection

SMEAT

test and merit list route

Campus track

27 yrs

SMI design education record

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full article, from fees to scholarships 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, marks and SMEAT route you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to class start 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your marks get you in?Marks and SMEAT readiness by route 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 MA Animation

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time MA Animation with 15 seats through Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology at Bengaluru. The course has 4 semesters and teaches animation through short films, moving-image work, art installations, infographics, education and screen projects. MAHE is a NAAC A++ Institution of Eminence deemed to be university, and SMI has 27 years in design education. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.60 Lakhs. Admission is through the online form, SMEAT tests and a merit list. No course LPA pay figure is published for the last batch.

MAHE MA Animation Fees

The total with hostel is INR 12.57 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 9.60 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 5.14 Lakhs. You pay the course fee across 2 years. The caution deposit is separate and comes back when you leave. Hostel adds room, mess and laundry cost over 2 years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 5.14 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Other academic fee	INR 4.46 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Caution deposit	INR 50,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel facilities fee	INR 2.08 Lakhs	Per year, Bengaluru hostel
Mess and laundry	INR 89,000	Per year, Bengaluru hostel
Total, no hostel	INR 9.60 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 12.57 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE MA Animation Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet, and every row below is tentative. Application registration is expected to close in May 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the form page first, then keep your SMEAT file ready.

Event	Date	Status
Application form opens	Mar 2027	Tentative
Application registration, last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
SMEAT admit card and test file	Apr 2027	Tentative
SMEAT entrance test	Apr 2027	Tentative
SMEAT result and merit list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment, last date	Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE MA Animation Eligibility

The table needs a bachelor's degree route and 50% marks for most students. You can also use a 4-year degree, 5-year degree or Level 8 route listed by MAHE. If you fall short, ask SMI before you pay the form fee, because SMEAT cannot fix a missing degree.

Requirement	What you need
Degree route	4-year UG, 5-year UG, 3-year UG + 1-year PG Diploma, or Level 8 route
Marks	50% aggregate marks
Work file	SMEAT test score and merit list route
Mode	Full-time study at SMI Bengaluru

MAHE MA Animation Admission Process

Admission has 5 steps in the table. You apply online, take SMEAT, wait for the merit list result and then pay the first fee part. SMI decides the offer after the test score, so keep your work file ready too.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE admission form for SMI
2. Take SMEAT	Follow the Srishti Manipal entrance test slot
3. SMEAT result and merit list	Check the provisional offer from MAHE after SMEAT
4. Pay and report	Pay the first fee part and bring papers for check

MAHE MA Animation Cutoff

The table has 50% marks as the main published mark rule and no public closing rank. SMI uses SMEAT tests and the merit list after the form. A stronger work file helps only after the degree and marks rule is met.

Route	Closing rank or score	Round and year
Degree marks	50% aggregate	Published PG rule
SMEAT route	No rank published	SMI test route
Merit list	No public score published	SMI test route

MAHE MA Animation Placements

SMI has 27 years of design education, but the MA pay figure and placement rate are not published. The course page points to animation practice across films, apps and learning media. Ask the institute for the last MA outcome sheet before you take a loan.

Metric	Value
Published pay report	Not published
Placement rate	Not published
Campus track	27 years of SMI design education
Practice areas	Short films, apps, learning media and moving-image work

MAHE MA Animation Scholarships

Two MAHE waivers shown here cut the course fee by INR 96,000 each. The Konkani speaker waiver and MAHE alumni child waiver are both 10% of the course fee. You apply after class starts and get the excess fee back after checks.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Konkani speaker waiver	Students whose mother tongue is Konkani	INR 96,000
MAHE alumni child waiver	Children of MAHE Manipal alumni with 70% in UG	INR 96,000

MAHE MA Animation Ranking

MAHE has NAAC A++ and Institution of Eminence status, while SMI has 27 years in design education. These are the published signals in the table. Use them to judge the university name, not a published pay promise.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	2023	A++
Government of India	2020	Institution of Eminence
SMI design education	2026	27 years

MAHE MA Animation Course Structure

The 2-year course has 4 semesters and focuses on animation as moving-image practice. Students work on storytelling, animation methods and film language. The table shows the broad work areas, so you can check if your portfolio already matches them.

Part	What you study
Semester 1	Animation methods, storytelling and film language
Semester 2	Animation methods, story projects and film language
Semester 3	Research-led projects and advanced animation practice
Semester 4	Final animation work and public presentation
Practice area	Short films, art installations, infographics and apps

MAHE MA Animation Hostel and Campus

The hostel table shows INR 2.97 Lakhs without refundable deposit and INR 15,000 as deposit. The lowest listed room is a non-AC triple room. Hostel seats and room type depend on availability. If your fee plan is tight, ask for the exact room type before you add hostel cost.

Item	Detail
Lowest listed room	Non-AC triple common bath
Hostel, mess and laundry	INR 2.97 Lakhs without refundable deposit
Refundable hostel deposit	INR 15,000
Campus	SMI Bengaluru, MAHE off-campus centre

Should you pick MA Animation at MAHE?

This course suits students who want two years of animation practice, studio feedback and research-led projects.

Pick it if:

You want broad animation work: SMI points to short films, apps, learning media and screen projects in the course route.

You can take SMEAT: the merit list uses Srishti Manipal tests, so prepare before the form closes.

Your budget is planned: the no-hostel fee is INR 9.60 Lakhs, and the course takes 2 years.

Skip it if:

You need a pay report: MAHE does not publish MA average pay, so ask SMI before taking a loan.

You need quick upskilling: this is a 2-year degree, so a shorter route may fit your time better.

Your work file is weak: fix 3 strong animation pieces first, because studio review still reads your work closely.

Counsellor's advice

If you want the degree and can pay the fee, take it after SMEAT. If you need salary proof first, ask SMI in writing.

MA Animation Eligibility▾

Degree needed: A listed UG route from a recognised university.

Marks needed: 50% aggregate marks for the PG route listed by MAHE.

SMEAT route: Apply online and take the Srishti Manipal entrance test.

Study mode: Full-time study at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru.

MA Animation Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE admission form for the SMI MA Animation program.

Take SMEAT: Follow the Srishti Manipal entrance test slot and file rules.

Merit list: MAHE sends a provisional offer after the SMEAT merit list result.

Pay fee: Pay the first fee part by the last date or you lose the seat.

Report: Bring your degree marks, identity proof and offer letter for document check.

MA Animation Admission Dates 2027

▾

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

Tentative

Mar 2027

Application form opens

Expected on the MAHE admission portal for the SMI MA Animation program.

Tentative

May 2027

Application registration, last date to apply

Expected near the 2026 round 2 last date; submit the form before this month ends.

Tentative

Apr 2027

SMEAT admit card and test file

Keep the work file and identity proof ready before the test step.

Tentative

Apr 2027

SMEAT entrance test

SMI is expected to hold the entrance test in this step.

Tentative

Jun 2027

SMEAT result and merit list

The provisional offer is expected after the test score.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling and seat allotment

Accept the offered seat only after checking the fee and hostel plan.

Tentative

Jun 2027

First fee payment, last date

Pay by the given date or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring degree marks, identity proof and the offer letter.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Classes are expected to start after orientation at the Bengaluru campus.

Source: Srishti Manipal admission page and MAHE fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE MA Animation Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel, mess and living cost.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 5.14 Lakhs

Other academic fee

Full course, as published

INR 4.46 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 50,000

Add hostel + mess + living

Hostel facilities fee

Per year × 2, INR 1.04 Lakhs a year

INR 2.08 Lakhs

Mess advance

Per year × 2, INR 40,000 a year

INR 80,000

Laundry charges

Per year × 2, INR 4,500 a year

INR 9,000

Hostel deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 15,000

Total course fee

INR 9.60 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other academic fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 12.57 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + academic fee + hostel, mess and laundry

Education loan EMI

INR 16,186

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Placement pay

Not published

ask SMI for the latest outcome sheet

Education loan EMI

INR 21,194

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Hostel add-on

INR 2.97 Lakhs

room + mess + laundry, deposit not added

Source: MAHE 2026 general fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you MA Animation at MAHE?

Pick your degree route and portfolio status. The cutoff ranges use the published 50% PG rule and SMEAT route.

Degree route

Listed UG4-year UG5-year UGUG + PGDPLevel 8

SMEAT prep

ReadyNot ready

Any UG route · Ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: yes, you can apply with the work file.

45% to 49%: ask SMI before paying the form fee.

Below 45%: not this year. Fix marks or route first.

Any UG · Not ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: marks clear, but finish the portfolio before applying.

45% to 49%: fix marks and portfolio before paying.

Below 45%: not this year. Build the route again.

4-year UG · Ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: yes, this route fits the PG rule.

45% to 49%: close, but get written advice from SMI.

Below 45%: not this year. The mark rule is short.

4-year UG · Not ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: marks clear, but the work file is missing.

45% to 49%: fix both marks and work file first.

Below 45%: not this year. Do not pay yet.

5-year UG · Ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: yes, this route fits the PG rule.

45% to 49%: ask SMI before paying the form fee.

Below 45%: not this year. The mark rule is short.

5-year UG · Not ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: marks clear, but finish the work file first.

45% to 49%: wait and check the rule in writing.

Below 45%: not this year. Do not pay yet.

UG + PGDP · Ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: yes, the added diploma helps this route.

45% to 49%: ask SMI if your full file can be read.

Below 45%: not this year. The mark rule is short.

UG + PGDP · Not ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: route clears, but the work file is still needed.

45% to 49%: fix marks and portfolio before paying.

Below 45%: not this year. Do not pay yet.

Level 8 · Ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: ask SMI to map your Level 8 route.

45% to 49%: written advice matters before the form fee.

Below 45%: not this year. The route is not safe.

Level 8 · Not ready for SMEAT

50% or higher: check the route and finish the work file.

45% to 49%: wait until SMI confirms the route.

Below 45%: not this year. Do not pay yet.

EDITOR'S NOTE

SMEAT does not replace the 50% rule. Use the checker for readiness, then ask SMI if your degree route is unusual.

MAHE MA Animation Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate, so confirm it with MAHE before you pay.

Konkani mother tongue

YesNo

Parent is MAHE alumni

YesNo

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Konkani speaker waiver

INR 96,000

MAHE scholarship

10% course fee waiver for students whose mother tongue is Konkani.

Who qualifies: Konkani mother tongueApply after class start

Not eligible on your answers

MAHE alumni child waiver

INR 96,000

MAHE scholarship

10% course fee waiver for children of MAHE Manipal alumni with the needed UG marks.

Who qualifies: MAHE alumni childApply after class start

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 1.92 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 7.68 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 96,000

Your net course fee: INR 8.64 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 96,000

Your net course fee: INR 8.64 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 9.60 Lakhs

MAHE MA Animation vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal

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Pearl Academy

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MIT Institute of Design

Pune

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Woxsen School of Arts and Design

Hyderabad

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Unitedworld Institute of Design

Ahmedabad

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 9.60 Lakhs

tuition + academic fee

Not published

Refundable depositcourse caution deposit

INR 50,000

one time

Not published

Hostel + mess2 years, lowest Bengaluru option

INR 2.97 Lakhs

deposit not added

Not published

Course lengthfull-time study

years, 4 semesters

Not published

Selection stepsform to fee

apply, test, result, offer, pay

Not published

In short

Pearl does not publish a directly matching official 2-year fee in this table. If you need a checked MAHE cost, use this page's fee and ask Pearl for the same heads before you decide.

In short

MIT ID has design courses in the same broad league, but a matching official MA Animation fee was not checked here. If you compare both, ask for full-course fees, not semester fees.

In short

Woxsen is useful only after you get the same course fee and hostel heads in writing. If those are not clear, judge MAHE on its published INR 9.60 Lakhs course fee.

In short

UID belongs in the design set, but a matching published MA Animation number was not checked here. If your choice is urgent, compare official fee PDFs before paying either form fee.

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

FAQs on MAHE MA Animation

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MAHE MA Animation worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want two focused years in animation practice and can pay without a published pay promise. The fee without hostel is INR 9.60 Lakhs, and the pay report is not published. Check your loan EMI in the fee block and ask SMI for recent outcome data before you decide.

Should I take this course if I want animation jobs?▾

Take it if you already make animation work and want stronger studio practice. The course covers short films, apps, learning media and moving-image projects. Since SMI does not publish a MA average pay report, ask for the latest student work and placement support before you pay.

Who should pick MA Animation at MAHE?▾

Pick it if you have a listed degree route, a strong work file and two years to focus on animation. The course is full-time and 2 years long, so it suits students who want guided practice. Keep your best 3 to 5 pieces ready before the form stage.

Who should skip MA Animation at MAHE?▾

Skip it if you need a published average pay figure before paying. The fee is INR 9.60 Lakhs without hostel, while the MA pay report is not published. You should also skip it if your portfolio is still thin and you need more time to build work.

Is the SMI Bengaluru campus right for animation practice?▾

Yes, if you want a design-school setting in Bengaluru and can work across media. The official course page names short films, art installations, infographics, education and apps. Visit the studio page, check student work and ask how many animation mentors teach the course.

Should I pick MA Animation for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you need a master's degree and time for research-led projects. This course is 2 years and costs INR 9.60 Lakhs before hostel. If your goal is only quick skill practice, ask SMI about shorter routes before paying.

Is it safe to apply without SMEAT prep?▾

No. The route uses SMEAT tests and a merit list, so poor prep can hurt you even with 50% marks. Finish 3 strong animation pieces too. Ask a teacher or senior to review your work before you submit it.

Will this course help for higher studies?▾

Yes, if your final work shows clear research and animation skill. The course is 2 years, so it will not replace a full master's degree. Use it to build a portfolio, then ask SMI which project formats are strongest for later MA, MFA or design applications.

Is the fee worth it without a placement report?▾

It depends on how you will pay. The fee is INR 9.60 Lakhs without hostel and INR 12.57 Lakhs with hostel, mess and laundry. Since average pay is not published, take it for portfolio growth, not because a salary number promises quick fee recovery.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Apply through the MAHE admission form for the SMI MA Animation course. You take SMEAT, wait for the merit list result and then pay the first fee part. Keep degree marks, identity proof and work files ready before the last date.

What is the full cost of MAHE MA Animation?▾

The full course fee without hostel is INR 9.60 Lakhs. The refundable course caution deposit is INR 50,000, but it is not added to the fee total. With the estimated Bengaluru hostel, mess and laundry cost, the total becomes INR 12.57 Lakhs before refundable hostel deposit.

Can I pay the MAHE MA Animation fee in parts?▾

Yes, the MAHE fee notice splits the payment across years. You first pay the caution deposit and then the annual course fee as per the admission timeline. If your money is tight, ask the fee office for the exact due date before you accept the seat.

Are scholarships available for this course?▾

Yes, but the main checked MAHE waivers here are narrow. The Konkani speaker waiver and MAHE alumni child waiver each cut 10% of the course fee, which is INR 96,000 on this fee. Keep the language or alumni proof ready before you apply.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 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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