MAHE Manipal M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.1 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 9.10 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 6.5 LPA
PG 2-year NIRF 2025
Cutoff
55%
BPharm marks, merit list
Placement rate
92%
PG 2-year placed

About MAHE M.Pharm Pharma Chem

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences with 15 seats. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with medicinal chemistry, drug design, process chemistry and quality control work. The college holds PCI approval and stands #8 in the NIRF Pharmacy ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.10 Lakhs, and INR 12.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MAHE merit list. The eligibility rule needs a BPharm degree with 55% marks and State Pharmacy Council registration. The latest NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 6.5 LPA median pay and 92% of the graduating batch placed.

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Fees

The full course costs INR 9.10 Lakhs without hostel and INR 12.70 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5.58 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The other fee is paid each year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 5.58 LakhsINR 1.40 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters
Other feeINR 3.42 LakhsINR 1.71 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 9.10 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.70 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; the M.Pharm form is expected by Jun 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
Application form, last date to applyJun 2027Tentative
Eligibility document uploadJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and selection roundJul 2027Tentative
Physical or online counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Provisional admission offerJul 2027Tentative
Fee payment, last dateJul 2027Tentative
Document check and admission orderAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Eligibility

You need BPharm from a university recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India with 55% marks. You also need State Pharmacy Council registration within one month of admission. You must give a migration certificate from the BPharm university.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBPharm from a PCI recognized university
Marks55% aggregate marks or equivalent
RegistrationState Pharmacy Council registration within one month
PaperMigration certificate from the BPharm university

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Admission Process

MAHE makes the merit list from your BPharm marks. You apply online, upload eligibility papers, attend counselling, pay the fee and complete admission. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form and choose M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2. Upload papersGive BPharm marks, registration proof and migration certificate
3. Attend counsellingMAHE calls eligible students by merit and empty seats
4. Pay the feePay the first-year fee after the offer
5. Get admission orderFinish the document check before classes start

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Cutoff

The published rule is 55% BPharm marks and a merit list, not a rank cutoff. The seat is harder when more eligible students apply. Check the merit notice and keep every document ready before counselling.

CategoryCutoff rangeBasis
General55% and aboveBPharm marks
OBC-NCL55% and aboveBPharm marks
SC55% and aboveBPharm marks
ST55% and aboveBPharm marks
EWS55% and aboveBPharm marks

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Placements

The latest NIRF PG two-year data placed 97 of 105 graduating students at a median of INR 6.5 LPA. The highest PG pay line used here is INR 14 LPA from the NIRF PG three-year row. Drug discovery, process chemistry, QC and analytical roles fit this branch.

MetricValue
Median payINR 6.5 LPA, PG two-year NIRF 2025
Students placed97 of 105 graduating students
Higher studies7 students
Placement share92%
RolesDrug discovery, process chemistry, QC and analytical chemistry

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Scholarships

MAHE lists one Scholar and one Achiever scholarship for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Each can cut INR 4.55 Lakhs over the course if MAHE grants the full listed waiver. The MAHE scholarship form opens after admission, so keep marks and income papers ready.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE Scholar ScholarshipOne listed seat for this M.Pharm courseINR 4.55 Lakhs estimate
MAHE Achiever ScholarshipOne listed seat from year 2 by marksINR 4.55 Lakhs estimate
MAHE alumni children scholarshipChildren of MAHE alumni, if rules matchNot published
State or NSP scholarshipCategory and income rules on the portalVaries by portal

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Ranking

MCOPS stands #8 in the NIRF Pharmacy ranking 2025 and has PCI approval. NIRF ranks pharmacy colleges on teaching, research, graduation results, outreach and perception. The rank helps, but your branch work and lab record matter more for jobs.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Pharmacy2025#8
PCI2026Approved
MAHE2026Deemed university

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Course Structure

Year 1 covers advanced pharmaceutical chemistry, research methods and lab work. Year 2 is project and dissertation work. The branch is chosen from the first semester, so you do not wait for a later specialisation.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Medicinal chemistry, analysis, research methods and seminars
Year 2Project work, dissertation and branch lab work
LabsDrug design, synthesis, process chemistry and quality control
OutcomeResearch, QC, process chemistry and PhD path

MAHE M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over two years in this page. The hostel is on the Manipal campus and allotment is based on room availability. Late hostel fee payment carries a daily fine.

ItemDetail
Hostel estimateINR 3.60 Lakhs
Room allotmentBased on availability after hostel fee payment
MessMandatory for first-year UG hostel students; PG students check the hostel office
Late fee12% per year, counted by day
CampusManipal health sciences campus

Should you pick M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who like chemistry labs and want pharma research or QC work.

Pick it if:
You already have 55% in BPharm: the course has no entrance test, so your marks and papers decide the merit list.
You want drug discovery work: this branch trains you for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, QC and analytical lab roles.
Your family wants a known pharmacy campus: MCOPS is #8 in NIRF Pharmacy 2025 and sits inside MAHE Manipal.
You want the fee matched with pay: the ROI tile uses INR 6.5 LPA median pay against the full course fee.
Skip it if:
You need a high salary fast: the PG two-year median pay is INR 6.5 LPA, so the fee takes time to pay back.
You have not finished BPharm papers: MAHE asks for eligibility documents and the migration certificate before the admission order.
You want only hospital practice: this branch is more about chemistry labs, QC and process work than daily hospital roles.
You may miss the fee date: MAHE gives the provisional offer first, and you lose the seat if the fee is late.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want chemistry lab roles and have your BPharm papers ready. If you want hospital work, check Pharmacy Practice first.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Eligibility▾
Degree needed: BPharm from a university recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India.
Marks needed: 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in BPharm.
Council registration: State Pharmacy Council registration, or get it within one month of admission.
Migration paper: Give the migration certificate from the university where you passed BPharm.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and choose this M.Pharm branch.
Upload papers: Give BPharm marks, registration proof and migration certificate.
Merit list: MAHE ranks eligible students by qualifying exam marks.
Counselling: Attend physical or online counselling when MAHE calls you.
Pay the fee: Pay after the provisional offer, then finish the admission order.

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry 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
Jun 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year; keep BPharm marks ready.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Eligibility document upload
Expected after the form closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and selection round
Expected after MAHE checks documents.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Physical or online counselling
Expected after the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Provisional admission offer
Expected after counselling.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Fee payment, last date
Expected soon after the offer.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check and admission order
Expected before classes start.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week of August.

Source: MAHE dates to remember. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry 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 semester × 4, INR 1.40 Lakhs a semester
INR 5.58 Lakhs
Other fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.71 Lakhs a year
INR 3.42 Lakhs
Caution deposit
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 9.10 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + caution, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.70 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fee + caution + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 15,343
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
71%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 21,413
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
51%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your marks get you a seat at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and document status. The cutoff ranges use this course's published MAHE eligibility rule.

Category
Document status
General · Papers ready
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Keep the BPharm marksheet, council registration and migration paper ready.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
General · Papers pending
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Get the missing paper before counselling, or MAHE can hold the offer.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
OBC-NCL · Papers ready
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Keep the BPharm marksheet, council registration and migration paper ready.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
OBC-NCL · Papers pending
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Get the missing paper before counselling, or MAHE can hold the offer.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
SC · Papers ready
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Keep the BPharm marksheet, council registration and migration paper ready.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
SC · Papers pending
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Get the missing paper before counselling, or MAHE can hold the offer.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
ST · Papers ready
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Keep the BPharm marksheet, council registration and migration paper ready.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
ST · Papers pending
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Get the missing paper before counselling, or MAHE can hold the offer.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
EWS · Papers ready
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Keep the BPharm marksheet, council registration and migration paper ready.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
EWS · Papers pending
60% and above: yes, you meet the marks rule. Get the missing paper before counselling, or MAHE can hold the offer.
55% to 59%: almost there. Ask MAHE before counselling if your university rounds marks.
Below 55%: not eligible yet. Improve the qualifying record before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE uses BPharm marks for this M.Pharm course. The papers matter as much as the marks, so finish council registration and migration work before counselling.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

MAHE Scholar Scholarship
INR 4.55 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
The final amount depends on MAHE approval and renewal rules.
Who qualifies: high merit in this M.Pharm course after admissionApply after admission
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Achiever Scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
The final amount depends on MAHE approval and renewal rules.
Who qualifies: strong year 1 marks and one listed seat for this courseApply in year 2
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE alumni children scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
The final amount depends on MAHE approval and renewal rules.
Who qualifies: child of a MAHE alumnus with college approvalApply after admission
Not eligible on your answers
NSP or state scholarship
INR 40,000
Government scholarship portal
The final amount depends on MAHE approval and renewal rules.
Who qualifies: category and income rules on the portalApply on the portal
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 7.55 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.55 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 9.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.95 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.15 Lakhs

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry 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 Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
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JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru
Mysuru
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SRM College of Pharmacy
Chennai
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Poona College of Pharmacy
Pune
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Amrita School of Pharmacy
Kochi
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 9.10 Lakhs
tuition + other fee
INR 7.60 Lakhs
INR 1.50 Lakhs less
INR 8.20 Lakhs
INR 90,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 2.20 Lakhs less
INR 8.80 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less, latest batch
INR 5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less, latest batch
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA less, latest batch
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA less, latest batch
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower, latest batch
82%
10 points lower, latest batch
80%
12 points lower, latest batch
84%
8 points lower, latest batch
Cutoff marksBPharm marks, General
55%
BPharm rule
55%
Same
55%
Same
55%
Same
55%
Same
Seatsthis branch
15
published intake
12
3 fewer
15
Same
10
5 fewer
12
3 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
71%
on INR 6.5 LPA
76%
5 points higher
61%
10 points lower
70%
1 points lower
59%
12 points lower
In short
JSS Mysuru costs less, but MAHE shows higher pay and a slightly larger seat count. If you want the Manipal research campus, keep MAHE higher.
In short
SRM is close to a large city market, but MAHE prints stronger pay and placement numbers here. Pick SRM only if Chennai matters more.
In short
Poona is cheaper and in Pune, but MAHE has more seats and higher pay in this table. Choose Poona if lower fee is your main need.
In short
Amrita stays close on fee, but MAHE has the better pay and placement rate in this table. Keep Amrita as the city or campus fit choice.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry course worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want chemistry lab roles and can use the Manipal brand well. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.10 Lakhs and the PG two-year median pay is INR 6.5 LPA. Read the EMI tile before you take a loan, then compare it with the salary you expect.
Should I take this course if I just meet the 55% marks rule?▾
It depends on your papers and the merit list. MAHE asks for 55% in BPharm, but the seat comes only after document checks and counselling. Apply if you meet the rule, but keep every BPharm marksheet, council registration paper and migration paper ready before the call.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should expect pharma chemistry roles, not hospital practice roles. The course fits drug discovery, process chemistry, QC and analytical chemistry work. The latest NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 6.5 LPA median pay and 92% placement, so use those numbers as your base, not the highest salary you hear about.
Who should skip this course at MAHE?▾
Skip it if you do not enjoy chemistry lab work. This branch spends two years on medicinal chemistry, analysis, research methods and project work. If your goal is patient-facing pharmacy, choose Pharmacy Practice at the same college instead, because this page's course leads more toward research and QC jobs.
Is this course right for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you want a PhD or a research lab path. The second year has project and dissertation work, and MCOPS is ranked #8 in NIRF Pharmacy. Speak to faculty early, choose a project linked to drug design or analysis, and keep your lab record clean.
Should I choose this course for placement?▾
Choose it for a steady pharma placement path, not for a fast sales job. NIRF shows 97 of 105 PG two-year students placed and a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA. Keep your project useful for industry, because QC and process roles ask about lab skill in the interview.
Is the small seat count a problem?▾
It can help and hurt. The course has 15 seats, so faculty attention can be close and the merit list is short. The same small count also means one missed paper can cost you the seat, so finish the document work before the counselling date.
Should I wait a year for this course?▾
Wait only if your BPharm marks or documents are not ready. The course uses a 55% marks rule and a merit list, so an extra year does not help unless your record improves. If you already clear the rule, apply in the next open cycle and keep the fee ready.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE admission portal for M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry. MAHE checks BPharm marks, eligibility papers and then calls students through the merit list and counselling. After the provisional offer, pay the fee and complete the document check, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 9.10 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 12.70 Lakhs. The fee block above shows both totals and the hostel toggle, so use that before you talk to a bank or plan monthly family spending.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is charged over four semesters, and the other fee is charged across two years. The fee block shows the full-course total so you see the real cost first, but the small line under each row tells you how MAHE charges it.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Maybe, but do not count it before approval. The scholarship PDF lists one Scholar and one Achiever seat for this M.Pharm course. Use the scholarship calculator above to see a rough waiver, then confirm the final amount with MAHE after admission.

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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.

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Akanksha Gupta
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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