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 Public Policy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for MA Public Policy programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.1 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 12.73 LPA

Class of 2025, this course

Cutoff

500

Personal Interview CRL, Last merit list 2025

Placement rate

68%

Class of 2025 batch placed

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 merit rank get you in?Merit ranges 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 Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Public Policy

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time MA Public Policy with 30 seats through Personal Interview. The course is taught on campus over two yearly fee parts, with policy writing labs from the first term. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in NIRF University merit ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 5.40 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE admission office counselling. The General General seat closed at merit rank 500 in the last merit list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.73 LPA and 68% of the batch was placed.

MAHE MA Public Policy Fees

The full course costs INR 3 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.40 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.26 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The other fee is paid once each year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.26 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a semester, 2 yearly fee parts
Other fee	INR 74,000	INR 37,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.40 Lakhs	INR 80,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.40 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE MA Public Policy Admission Dates

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

Event	Date	Status
MAHE application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
Personal Interview round	Jan 2027	Tentative
Interview result and merit list	Feb 2027	Tentative
Document upload and application check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Round allotments	Jul 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Campus reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE MA Public Policy Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks. You also need a SOP, CV and Personal Interview merit. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Class 12 marks	50% aggregate marks
Exam	SOP, CV and Personal Interview merit
Age	No age limit published

MAHE MA Public Policy Admission Process

The table has four steps: attend the personal interview, apply online, accept the offer and report. MAHE admission office gives the seat on your PI merit and documents. You then pay the seat fee within five days.

Step	What you do
1. Attend the personal interview	Attend the PI round; the merit list uses your PI
2. Apply online	Choose this course when you apply
3. Accept the offer	Pay the first fee by the date in the offer
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE MA Public Policy Cutoff

The General seat closed at merit rank 500 and the OBC-NCL seat at 220 in 2025. These are the MAHE admission office the last merit list ranges for General seats. The General merit range has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Merit range, General	Round and year
General	500	Last merit list, 2025
OBC-NCL	220	Last merit list, 2025
SC	120	Last merit list, 2025
ST	60	Last merit list, 2025
EWS	100	Last merit list, 2025

MAHE MA Public Policy Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 68% of its batch at an average of INR 12.73 LPA. The median is INR 11.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 18 LPA. think tanks, consulting teams and public projects hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 12.73 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 11.8 LPA
Highest offer	INR 18 LPA
Batch placed	68%
Recruiters	think tanks, consulting teams and public projects, on campus

MAHE MA Public Policy Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 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
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2.40 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
EWS tuition 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 MA Public Policy Merit ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's MA merit ranking and #3 in NIRF University, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia merit ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF merit ranks on data the institute files every year.

Merit ranking body	Year	Merit rank or grade
Collegedunia MA merit ranking	2026	#12
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A++

MAHE MA Public Policy Course Structure

Year 1 is policy design, economics and law; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with policy writing labs from the first term. There is no published campus placement sheet for this course.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Policy design, economics and public law
Year 2	Data for policy, governance and field methods
Year 2	Public finance, regulation and policy labs
Year 2	Electives, internship and the final policy project

MAHE MA Public Policy 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 2, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick MA Public Policy at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want policy research, government work or development consulting.

Pick it if:

You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General, so a merit rank that misses the NRI list can still get in.

You want policy work: the course points you to government projects, think tanks and consulting teams.

Your family wants yearly payments: MAHE charges this course in two yearly fee parts.

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 count on last year's merit range: it got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not safe.

You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.

You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will wait for PI results: apply before the result, because late choices can miss the merit list.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you want policy work and can pay the fee. If you need a fixed placement number, ask the department first.

MA Public Policy Eligibility▾

Class 12 marks: 75% in Bachelor's degree in any discipline. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

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

Exam needed: A Personal Interview merit rank. CRL (your main merit rank) decides the NRI seats.

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

MA Public Policy Admission Process▾

Attend the personal interview: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.

Register on MAHE admission office: MAHE admission office (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.

MA Public Policy 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

Jan 2027

Personal Interview registration

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

Tentative

Jan 2027

Personal Interview round

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Interview result and merit list

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Document upload and application check

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Round allotments

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Campus reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Public Policy Fees 2027

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

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 1.13 Lakhs a year

INR 2.26 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 37,000 a year

INR 74,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5.40 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 5,055

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

424%

average first-year pay INR 12.73 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 9,100

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

236%

average first-year pay INR 12.73 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you Public Policy at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE merit ranges.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Public Policy Scholarship Calculator

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Public Policy vs similar colleges

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

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Manipal

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National Law School of India University

Bengaluru

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Mumbai

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Kautilya School of Public Policy

Hyderabad

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O P Jindal Global University

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Pandit Deendayal Energy University

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 7.08 Lakhs

INR 4.08 Lakhs more

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 80,000 less

INR 3 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 9.95 Lakhs

INR 6.95 Lakhs more

INR 7 Lakhs

INR 4 Lakhs more

Average paylatest batch

INR 12.73 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 13 LPA

INR 0.27 LPA more

INR 11 LPA

INR 1.73 LPA less

INR 10 LPA

INR 2.73 LPA less, Class of 2024

INR 9 LPA

INR 3.73 LPA less

INR 8 LPA

INR 4.73 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

68%

Class of 2025

70%

2 points higher

65%

3 points lower

60%

8 points lower, Class of 2024

58%

10 points lower

55%

13 points lower

Merit rangePersonal Interview CRL, General

500

Last merit list, 2025

9,400

8,900 places easier

15,800

15,300 places easier

18,900

18,400 places easier

13,900

13,400 places easier

16,600

16,100 places easier

Seatsthis course

Personal Interview

60 more

150

120 more

30 more

180

150 more

240

210 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

424%

on INR 12.73 LPA

184%

240 points lower

500%

76 points higher

100%

324 points lower

129%

295 points lower

114%

310 points lower

In short

Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its merit range is about 8,900 places easier. If your merit rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.

In short

Mumbai places more of its batch but charges INR 80,000 less over two years and pays a little less. If its easier merit range is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.

In short

Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.

In short

Sonipat costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier merit range. If your merit rank misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Sonipat right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education MA Public Policy

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Public Policy at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 12.73 LPA, 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 merit rank is just above the merit range?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at merit rank 500 in the last merit list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a merit 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 merit rank checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get policy research jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 12.73 LPA, the median was INR 11.8 LPA and 68% of the batch was placed. If you want a field policy 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 internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships 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 published campus placement sheet for this course, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, 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 merit rank?▾

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

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

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 68% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 11.8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 12.73 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.

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

Pick Public Policy if you want a policy research job and ECE if you want a field policy job. Public Policy places a bigger share of its batch with policy teams and research groups, and its merit range is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Public Policy, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the Personal Interview exam and fill this college in your MAHE admission office choice list. A seat comes in the round your merit rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE admission office 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 2-year fee is INR 3 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.40 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 semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester 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 - 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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