MAHE Manipal M.Optom : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Optom programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 7.31 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 6.06 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 12.73 LPA
All MAHE 2-yr PG courses, Class of 2025
Minimum marks
50%
B.Optom aggregate needed to apply
Placement rate
60%
All MAHE 2-yr PG courses, NIRF data

About MAHE Manipal M.Optom

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.

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 4.52 LakhsINR 2.26 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 1.54 LakhsINR 77,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.82 LakhsINR 1.41 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.06 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.88 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Online application opensNov 2026Tentative
Department Test (DT), onlineMay 2027Tentative
Personal interview (PI)May 2027Tentative
Merit list on UG marks, DT and PIJun 2027Tentative
Provisional admission offerJun 2027Tentative
First year fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting, document check and orientationAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Optom, B.Sc Optometry, BS Optom or B.Sc (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques
MarksAt least 50% aggregate
4-year degree with internshipNo extra clinical work needed
4-year degree without internship6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation
3.5-year degree6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation
3-year degree1 year of internship or clinical work after graduation

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the MAHE admissions portal and pay the form fee
2. Take the DTAn online test on your optometry subjects
3. Face the PIA personal interview with the department
4. Merit listMAHE ranks you on UG marks, DT and PI
5. Pay the feePay the first year fee and the caution deposit by the date given
6. ReportBring your original documents to the campus

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Cutoff

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.

GateMinimumWho sets it
Apply50% aggregate in your optometry degreeMAHE
Scholar scholarship70% aggregate in UGMAHE
SeatMerit list on UG marks, DT and PIMAHE

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 12.73 LPA, all MAHE 2-year PG courses, Class of 2025
Batch placed60%, 1,345 of 2,240 students
Went on to higher studies72 students
Where M.Optom graduates workColleges, tertiary eye hospitals, optical and contact lens industry, research, private practice, NGOs

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar scholarshipGeneral category, 70% in UG, top of the MAHE merit rank20%, INR 1.21 Lakhs over the course
Konkani speaking studentsGeneral category, mother tongue Konkani10%, INR 60,600 over the course
Children of MAHE alumniGeneral category, 70% in UG, a parent who graduated from MAHE10%, INR 60,600 over the course

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Ranking

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 bodyWhat it coversRank or grade
NIRF University ranking 2025The whole university#3
NAACThe whole universityA++

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Course Structure

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.

PartWhat you do
Semesters 1 to 4Advanced optometry subjects with clinical practice
Clinical skillsAdvanced contact lens fitting and binocular vision therapy
Clinical postingsMAHE's hospitals and eye hospitals outside Manipal, at your own cost
DissertationA research project with a research team

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Double room, attached bath, no ACINR 79,000 a year
Mess advanceINR 62,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
How you get a roomPick up to three room types on the hostel portal; pay within 48 hours of the email

Should you pick M.Optom at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits optometry graduates who want advanced clinical skills, research work or a teaching career.

Pick it if:
You want to teach or do research later: the course ends with a research dissertation, and MAHE lists colleges first among the jobs its graduates take.
You want advanced contact lens and binocular vision skills: the course trains both, with clinical postings in MAHE's hospitals and other eye hospitals.
You have 70% or more in your optometry degree: you can also try for the Scholar scholarship, which takes 20% off the program fee.
You have a 4-year degree with a 1-year internship: you need no extra clinical work, so you can apply as soon as the form opens.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a high salary number: the INR 12.73 LPA median covers all MAHE 2-year PG courses, and MAHE does not publish optometry pay.
You cannot pay for travel and stay during postings: clinical postings outside Manipal are part of the course, and you pay those costs yourself.
You finished a 3-year optometry degree: you must first do 1 year of internship or clinical work after graduation before MAHE lets you apply.
You want a quick job with high pay: the jobs MAHE lists for graduates are in colleges, eye hospitals, the optical industry and NGOs.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 70% or more in your degree, apply as soon as the 2027 form opens. The Scholar scholarship goes by merit rank, and an earlier form wins a tie.
M.Optom Eligibility▾
Degree: B.Optom, B.Sc Optometry, BS Optom or B.Sc (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques from a recognised university.
Marks: At least 50% aggregate in that degree.
Internship: A 4-year degree with a 1-year internship needs nothing more.
Shorter degree: 4 years without internship or 3.5 years needs 6 months of clinical work after graduation. 3 years needs 1 year.
Exam: No national exam. MAHE holds its own Department Test (DT) and a personal interview (PI).
M.Optom Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the MAHE admissions portal and pay the form fee.
Take the DT and PI: MAHE sets an online Department Test on optometry, then a personal interview.
Merit list: MAHE ranks you on your UG marks, the DT and the PI. Selected students get a provisional admission notice.
Pay the fee: Pay the first year fee and the caution deposit by the date given, or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your original documents for the document check before classes start.

M.Optom 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
Online application opens
Expected on the MAHE portal. The last date to apply was 31 Aug in 2026, but apply early.
Tentative
May 2027
Department Test (DT), online
MAHE sets the test after you apply online.
Tentative
May 2027
Personal interview (PI)
Held by the department after the test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list on UG marks, DT and PI
Your rank on this list decides the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Provisional admission offer
Selected students get a provisional admission notice.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First year fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on the offer.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last date to withdraw without reporting
In 2026 this was 2 Aug. Read the refund rules before this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting, document check and orientation
Bring your original documents. In 2026 orientation was on 17 Aug.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 18 Aug.

Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and the MAHE prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Fees 2027

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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.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 2.26 Lakhs a year
INR 4.52 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 77,000 a year
INR 1.54 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.41 Lakhs a year, double room without AC plus the mess advance
INR 2.82 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.06 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.88 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,218
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 3.03 Lakhs
the full fee split over 2 years
Education loan EMI
INR 14,972
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 4.44 Lakhs
the full fee split over 2 years

Source: MAHE 2026-27 course fee and hostel fee schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your B.Optom marks get you a seat in M.Optom at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree length and your marks. The card tells you if you can apply now; the DT and the interview decide the seat.

Your degree
Your aggregate marks
Yes, you can apply
Your degree and marks meet the rules. With 70% you can also try for the Scholar scholarship. The DT and the interview decide the seat.
Yes, you can apply
Your degree and marks meet the rules. The DT and the interview decide the seat, so prepare for both.
Not yet
You need at least 50% aggregate in your optometry degree to apply. MAHE does not relax this mark.
Almost there
Finish 6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation, then apply. Your marks already meet the rule.
Almost there
Finish 6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation, then apply. Your marks already meet the rule.
Not yet
You need at least 50% aggregate in your optometry degree to apply. MAHE does not relax this mark.
Almost there
Finish 6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation, then apply. Your marks already meet the rule.
Almost there
Finish 6 months of internship or clinical work after graduation, then apply. Your marks already meet the rule.
Not yet
You need at least 50% aggregate in your optometry degree to apply. MAHE does not relax this mark.
Almost there
Finish 1 year of internship or clinical work after graduation, then apply. Your marks already meet the rule.
Almost there
Finish 1 year of internship or clinical work after graduation, then apply. Your marks already meet the rule.
Not yet
You need at least 50% aggregate in your optometry degree to apply. MAHE does not relax this mark.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

MAHE Manipal M.Optom Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Ask the admissions office if two waivers can be added together.

Your category
Your UG aggregate
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. These three schemes are for the General category only.

Scholar scholarship
INR 1.21 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal
20% of the program fee for the full course, for the top students on the MAHE merit rank. Keep a CGPA of 8 to keep it in year 2.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in UGApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Konkani speaking students
INR 60,600
MAHE Manipal
10% of the program fee if your mother tongue is Konkani. Clear all subjects each year to keep it.
Who qualifies: General category, mother tongue KonkaniApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 60,600
MAHE Manipal
10% of the program fee if your father or mother graduated from a MAHE institution. Clear all subjects each year to keep it.
Who qualifies: General category, 70% in UG, parent graduated from MAHEApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No MAHE scheme matches these answers. Check the National Scholarship Portal and the Karnataka scholarship portal, and ask MAHE about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.21 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.06 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.82 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.24 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,600
Your net course fee: INR 5.45 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Optom 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, a better rank.

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Chennai
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Chandigarh University
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Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.06 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 3.06 Lakhs less
Not published
INR 1.96 Lakhs
INR 4.10 Lakhs less
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Hostel + mess2 years
INR 2.82 Lakhs
double room, no AC
Not published
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Median payall 2-year PG courses, NIRF data
INR 12.73 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 7.2 LPA less
INR 5.85 LPA
INR 6.9 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 6.2 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 8.7 LPA less, Class of 2024
Placement rateall 2-year PG courses, NIRF data
60%
Class of 2025
63%
3 points higher
86%
26 points higher, Class of 2024
67%
7 points higher
99%
39 points higher, Class of 2024
NIRF rankUniversity ranking 2025
#3
University category
#60
57 places lower
#11
8 places lower
#19
16 places lower
#41
38 places lower
In short
SRIHER charges about half the fee and places a similar share of its PG batch, but at a lower median pay. If the fee decides for you, keep SRIHER high on your list; if you want the higher ranked university, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
SRM does not publish its M.Optom fee, and its pay figures are from the Class of 2024. If you are weighing the two, ask SRM for the fee in writing first; if the fees come close, MAHE Manipal ranks higher.
In short
Chandigarh University charges much less and places a bigger share of its PG batch, but it needs its own entrance test and ranks lower. If the fee is your main limit, apply to both; if you get both seats, pick by the clinical postings.
In short
DPU lists only a yearly fee of INR 1.60 Lakhs, which rises each year, and it takes students through its own entrance exam. If you want a smaller batch in a big city, apply to both; if you get both seats, MAHE Manipal ranks higher.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Optom

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Optom at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
It depends on the job you want. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.06 Lakhs, and MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone. If you plan to teach, do research or work in a large eye hospital, the dissertation and the clinical postings help most. Ask the department for its recent placement list before you pay.
What job will I get after M.Optom here?▾
Most graduates work in colleges, tertiary eye hospitals, the optical and contact lens industry, research, private practice or NGOs. MAHE lists these paths for the course but does not publish its pay. The INR 12.73 LPA median covers all MAHE 2-year PG courses, so do not read it as the optometry figure. Ask seniors what their first offers were.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a quick job with high pay right after the degree, or if you cannot pay for postings outside Manipal. Clinical postings in other eye hospitals are part of the course, and you pay the travel and stay yourself. If either is a problem, think again before you pay the first year fee.
Is this course good for a PhD or a teaching job later?▾
Yes, that is one of its strengths. The course ends with a research dissertation done with a research team, and MAHE lists colleges first among the jobs its graduates take. If you want a PhD, pick your dissertation topic early and ask your guide about publishing the work.
Should I apply if my B.Optom marks are just above 50%?▾
Yes, you can apply, because 50% is the minimum. The seat depends on the merit list built from your UG marks, the DT and the interview, so prepare well for both. With 70% or more you can also try for the Scholar scholarship, which takes 20% off the program fee.
Should I work for a year before I do M.Optom?▾
It depends on your degree. With a 3-year degree you must first do 1 year of internship or clinical work, and a degree without internship needs 6 months. With a 4-year degree and internship you can apply now. Work first only if it builds clinical skills you want to use in the course.
Is MAHE Manipal the right pick for M.Optom if I want clinical work?▾
Yes, if you want advanced clinical skills. The course trains you in advanced contact lens fitting and binocular vision therapy, with postings in MAHE's hospitals and other eye hospitals. MAHE also holds NAAC A++. Use the compare block above to check the fee against colleges in the same league before you decide.
How do I get admission to M.Optom at MAHE Manipal?▾
Apply online on the MAHE portal when the 2027 form opens, expected in Nov 2026. MAHE then sets the Department Test and a personal interview. The merit list uses your UG marks, the test and the interview. If you are selected, pay the first year fee by the date on your offer, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 6.06 Lakhs without hostel. With a double room and the mess it comes to INR 8.88 Lakhs. The refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000 is extra. These are the 2026-27 batch fees; check the 2027 fee in the fee block above when MAHE puts it out.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two yearly parts. You pay the first year fee and the caution deposit when you take the seat, and the second year fee before year 2 starts. If you need a loan, MAHE lists education loan partners on its scholarship page, and the fee block above shows the monthly EMI.
Is there a scholarship for M.Optom at MAHE Manipal?▾
Yes, three MAHE schemes cover this course, all for the General category. The Scholar scholarship gives 20% of the program fee, which is INR 1.21 Lakhs, to top students with 70% in UG. The Konkani and alumni children schemes give INR 60,600 each. Use the scholarship calculator above to check your case.
Will I get a hostel room?▾
Most likely, but a room is not fixed in advance. PG students pick up to three room types on the MAHE hostel portal, and MAHE gives a room by choice and by what is free. You must pay within 48 hours of the email, or the booking is cancelled and you choose again.

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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

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Placements

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Campus

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