20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Optom programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.31 Lakhs.
MAHE Manipal teaches a two-year, full-time Master of Optometry (M.Optom) at its College of Health Professions. You study over four semesters on the Manipal campus in Karnataka. The Department of Optometry started in 2002 and has taught this master's course since 2008. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.06 Lakhs, and INR 8.88 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. You get a seat through MAHE's own Department Test and a personal interview, not a national exam. MAHE does not publish the seat count for this course. Its 2-year PG courses, all subjects together, placed 60% of the Class of 2025 at a median of INR 12.73 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 8.88 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.06 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 4.52 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in two yearly parts, one before each year starts. The other fees add INR 1.54 Lakhs over two years. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4.52 Lakhs | INR 2.26 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Other fees | INR 1.54 Lakhs | INR 77,000 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.82 Lakhs | INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.06 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.88 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch started classes on 18 Aug 2026, so the next intake is the 2027 batch. MAHE has not put out the 2027 dates yet, and the form is expected to open in Nov 2026. The dates in the table are estimates based on 2026. You apply online, take the test and the interview, and then pay the fee by the date in your offer.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application opens | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Department Test (DT), online | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Personal interview (PI) | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list on UG marks, DT and PI | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Provisional admission offer | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First year fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting, document check and orientation | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a B.Optom or a similar optometry degree with at least 50% aggregate marks. A 4-year degree with a 1-year internship needs nothing more. A shorter degree needs 6 months to 1 year of clinical work after you graduate. There is no national entrance exam for this course.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Optom, B.Sc Optometry, BS Optom or B.Sc (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques |
| Marks | At least 50% aggregate |
| 4-year degree with internship | No extra clinical work needed |
| 4-year degree without internship | 6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation |
| 3.5-year degree | 6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation |
| 3-year degree | 1 year of internship or clinical work after graduation |
MAHE picks students on three things: your UG marks, the Department Test (DT) and a personal interview (PI). You apply online first, and MAHE then sets your test and interview. Selected students get a provisional admission notice. If you do not pay the fee by the date given, you lose the seat and the fee already paid.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal and pay the form fee |
| 2. Take the DT | An online test on your optometry subjects |
| 3. Face the PI | A personal interview with the department |
| 4. Merit list | MAHE ranks you on UG marks, DT and PI |
| 5. Pay the fee | Pay the first year fee and the caution deposit by the date given |
| 6. Report | Bring your original documents to the campus |
MAHE does not publish a closing score for M.Optom. The minimum to apply is 50% in your optometry degree, and 70% makes you eligible for the Scholar scholarship. The merit list uses your UG marks, the DT and the interview together, so marks alone do not decide the seat.
| Gate | Minimum | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| Apply | 50% aggregate in your optometry degree | MAHE |
| Scholar scholarship | 70% aggregate in UG | MAHE |
| Seat | Merit list on UG marks, DT and PI | MAHE |
MAHE's 2-year PG courses placed 60% of the Class of 2025 at a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA. That figure covers every 2-year PG course at MAHE, not optometry alone. MAHE does not publish pay for M.Optom. Graduates of this course work in eye hospitals, colleges, the optical and contact lens industry, research and private practice.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 12.73 LPA, all MAHE 2-year PG courses, Class of 2025 |
| Batch placed | 60%, 1,345 of 2,240 students |
| Went on to higher studies | 72 students |
| Where M.Optom graduates work | Colleges, tertiary eye hospitals, optical and contact lens industry, research, private practice, NGOs |
Three MAHE schemes take INR 60,600 to INR 1.21 Lakhs off the course fee. The Scholar scholarship gives the most: 20% of the program fee for top General category students with 70% in UG. The Konkani and alumni children schemes give 10% each. You must keep a CGPA of 8 to keep the Scholar award in year 2.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar scholarship | General category, 70% in UG, top of the MAHE merit rank | 20%, INR 1.21 Lakhs over the course |
| Konkani speaking students | General category, mother tongue Konkani | 10%, INR 60,600 over the course |
| Children of MAHE alumni | General category, 70% in UG, a parent who graduated from MAHE | 10%, INR 60,600 over the course |
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds the NAAC A++ grade. The government has also named it an Institution of Eminence. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and other data the university files each year.
| Ranking body | What it covers | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking 2025 | The whole university | #3 |
| NAAC | The whole university | A++ |
The course has four semesters over two years and ends with a master's research dissertation. You train in advanced contact lens fitting, binocular vision therapy and eye care based on research. Clinical postings are in MAHE's hospitals and in eye hospitals outside Manipal.
| Part | What you do |
|---|---|
| Semesters 1 to 4 | Advanced optometry subjects with clinical practice |
| Clinical skills | Advanced contact lens fitting and binocular vision therapy |
| Clinical postings | MAHE's hospitals and eye hospitals outside Manipal, at your own cost |
| Dissertation | A research project with a research team |
A double room with an attached bath and no AC costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. PG students choose up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal. MAHE gives the room by choice and by what is free, and you must pay within 48 hours of the email.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Double room, attached bath, no AC | INR 79,000 a year |
| Mess advance | INR 62,000 a year |
| Hostel deposit | INR 7,500, refundable |
| How you get a room | Pick up to three room types on the hostel portal; pay within 48 hours of the email |
This course suits optometry graduates who want advanced clinical skills, research work or a teaching career.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and the MAHE prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 batch fees; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree length and your marks. The card tells you if you can apply now; the DT and the interview decide the seat.
MAHE does not publish a closing score for this course. Your UG marks count on the merit list along with the DT and the interview, so marks alone do not decide the seat.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Ask the admissions office if two waivers can be added together.
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Admissions
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