MAHE Manipal M.P.T Community Physiotherapy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.P.T Community Physiotherapy programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 11.27 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 10.02 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
all MAHE PG 2-yr courses
Entry marks
50%
BPT aggregate, plus MET
PG placed
78%
MAHE PG 2-yr, Class of 2024

About MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy

Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers a two-year, full-time Master of Physiotherapy in Community Physiotherapy at its Manipal College of Health Professions. The course covers four semesters and trains you to treat patients in villages, schools, workplaces and homes, not only in a hospital. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.02 Lakhs, and INR 12.84 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. You need a BPT with 50% marks, and MAHE picks students through its own entrance test, MET. MAHE does not publish a pay figure for this course. Across all its two-year PG courses, the Class of 2024 median was INR 11.8 LPA and 78% were placed.

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 12.84 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 10.02 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 7.50 Lakhs. You pay the fee once a year, in two parts, one for each year. MAHE fixes this fee for each batch. The hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 7.50 LakhsINR 3.75 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 2.52 LakhsINR 1.26 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel room, double, non-ACINR 1.58 LakhsINR 79,000 a year, 2 years
Mess advanceINR 1.24 LakhsINR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 10.02 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.84 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch started classes on 18 Aug 2026. Going by 2026, the 2027 form should close in Apr 2027 and classes should start in Aug 2027. MAHE has not put out the 2027 dates yet, so you should watch the MAHE admission page from January.

EventDateStatus
MAHE application form, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
MET entrance testMay 2027Tentative
MET result and merit listJun 2027Tentative
Counselling and seat allotmentJun 2027Tentative
First-year fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Last date to withdraw with a refundAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Eligibility

You need a BPT degree with 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university. You must finish your BPT internship before classes start. You also need to clear MET. If your BPT marks are below 50%, you cannot apply this year.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBPT from a recognised university
Marks50% aggregate in BPT
InternshipFinished before classes start
Entrance testClear MET

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Admission Process

You apply online, write MET, and MAHE offers seats on your MET rank in counselling. You then pay the full first-year fee and the caution deposit to confirm the seat. If you do not pay by the date MAHE gives, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form before the last date
2. Write METBook a slot and write the online test
3. Attend counsellingMAHE offers seats in order of MET rank
4. Pay the feePay the first-year fee and the caution deposit
5. ReportBring your BPT marksheets and internship papers

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Cutoff

MAHE does not publish a closing MET rank for this course. The only fixed mark is 50% in BPT. Your MET rank against other applicants decides the seat, so a high rank matters more than a high BPT score.

RuleWhat it means
BPT marks50% aggregate at least
METYou must clear it
Closing MET rankNot published by MAHE

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Placements

Across all MAHE two-year PG courses, the Class of 2024 median pay was INR 11.8 LPA and 78% of the batch was placed. That figure mixes many courses, so it is not a physiotherapy number. Qi Spine Clinics, Invictus Performance Lab and NewRO Rehabilitation Center have hired MPT students from this campus.

MetricValue
Median pay, all MAHE PG 2-year coursesINR 11.8 LPA, Class of 2024
Students placed, all MAHE PG 2-year courses1,689 of 2,164 (78%)
First-year PG 2-year intake, 2022-232,215
MPT recruitersQi Spine Clinics, Invictus Performance Lab, NewRO Rehabilitation Center

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Scholarships

Three MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 75,000 to INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course. The Scholar scholarship gives the most: 20% off the tuition fee for top MET ranks. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar70% in BPT and a top MET rankINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
AchieverCGPA of 8 or more in year 1, no backlogsINR 75,000, year 2 only
Children of MAHE alumni70% in BPT, a parent who graduated from MAHEINR 75,000 over the course

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Ranking

MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 and #14 in the NIRF Overall ranking 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#3
NIRF Overall2025#14
NAACCurrent cycleA++

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Hostel and Campus

A double non-AC room with an attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year, and the mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. MAHE gives PG rooms online through its hostel portal after you take admission. You pay within 48 hours of the allotment mail, or the booking is cancelled.

ItemDetail
RoomDouble, non-AC, attached bath
Room feeINR 79,000 a year
Mess advanceINR 62,000 a year
How rooms are givenOnline hostel portal, up to three choices
PaymentWithin 48 hours of the allotment mail

Should you pick MPT Community Physiotherapy at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want to treat people in their homes and towns, and who can study in a small university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want to work in clinics and rehab centres: Qi Spine Clinics, Invictus Performance Lab and NewRO Rehabilitation Center have hired MPT students from this campus.
You want to treat patients outside a hospital: this stream trains you to plan care in villages, schools and homes.
You care about where the university stands: NIRF placed MAHE at #3 among universities in 2025, and NAAC gave it A++.
You scored 70% or more in BPT: a high MET score can also get you the Scholar scholarship, 20% off the tuition fee.
Skip it if:
You are paying the full fee by loan: the fee is INR 10.02 Lakhs, and MAHE gives no pay figure for this course alone.
You want a big-city job right away: Manipal is a small university town, so most clinic jobs are in bigger cities.
You have not finished your BPT internship: you must finish it before classes start, or you cannot join the course.
You plan to wait for your MET rank before you apply: the form closes in April, before the test, so you must apply first.
Counsellor's advice
Apply before the April last date if you have 50% in BPT. If your MET rank is high, ask about the Scholar scholarship before you pay the first-year fee.
MPT Community Physiotherapy Eligibility▾
Degree: A BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from a recognised university.
BPT marks: At least 50% aggregate across the BPT course.
Internship: Your BPT internship must be finished before classes start.
Entrance test: You must clear MET (the Manipal Entrance Test).
MPT Community Physiotherapy Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form and pick Community Physiotherapy before the April last date.
Write MET: Book a test slot and write the online test.
Counselling: MAHE offers seats in order of MET rank.
Pay the fee: Pay the first-year fee and the caution deposit, or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your BPT marksheets and internship certificate for the document check.

MPT Community Physiotherapy 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
Apr 2027
MAHE application form, last date to apply
In 2026 the last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. Expect a similar date.
Tentative
May 2027
MET entrance test
Expected in May, on a slot you book online.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET result and merit list
Your MET rank decides your place in the merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling and seat allotment
MAHE offers seats in order of MET rank.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First-year fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date MAHE gives.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Last date to withdraw with a refund
In 2026 this was 2 Aug 2026. Leave after it and you lose part of the fee.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your BPT marksheets and internship certificate.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 orientation was on 17 Aug 2026 and classes started on 18 Aug 2026.

Source: MAHE admission dates page and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows show the fee for the 2026-27 batch; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 3.75 Lakhs a year
INR 7.50 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 1.26 Lakhs a year
INR 2.52 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room, double, non-AC
Per year × 2, INR 79,000 a year
INR 1.58 Lakhs
Mess advance
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 7,500
Total course fee
INR 10.02 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.84 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 16,894
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 5.01 Lakhs
tuition + other fees, no hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 21,649
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Per year with hostel
INR 6.42 Lakhs
tuition, other fees, room and mess

Source: MAHE Prospectus 2026, course and hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a seat in MPT Community Physiotherapy at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your BPT marks and your internship status. MAHE does not publish MET closing ranks, so this checks the entry rules.

BPT marks
BPT internship
Yes, you can apply
Apply and write MET. With 70% in BPT, a top MET rank can also get you the Scholar scholarship.
Almost there
Your marks are enough, but your BPT internship must be finished before classes start. Apply only if it ends in time.
Yes, you can apply
Apply and write MET. Your MET rank decides whether you get the seat.
Almost there
Your marks are enough, but your BPT internship must be finished before classes start. Apply only if it ends in time.
Not yet
You need at least 50% aggregate in BPT to apply. MAHE will not take the form without it.
Not yet
You need at least 50% aggregate in BPT to apply. MAHE will not take the form without it.
EDITOR'S NOTE

MAHE does not publish the last MET rank that got a seat in this stream. A strong BPT score helps with the scholarship, but only your MET rank decides the seat.

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the MAHE Admissions office.

BPT marks
Which fits you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

MAHE lets you hold only one scholarship at a time, and two schemes need 70% in BPT.

Scholar scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
MAHE, on MET rank
20% off the tuition fee for both years, if you keep a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: 70% in BPT and a top MET rankApply by: the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 75,000
MAHE, General category only
10% off the tuition fee for both years. Only one MAHE scholarship at a time.
Who qualifies: 70% in BPT and a parent who graduated from MAHEApply by: the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever scholarship
INR 75,000
MAHE, on year 1 results
20% off the year 2 tuition fee. Blocked if you already hold another MAHE scholarship.
Who qualifies: CGPA of 8 or more in year 1, no backlogsApply by: after the year 1 results
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 1.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 8.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 9.27 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: a better rank, more students placed, higher pay. The PG rows cover all two-year PG courses at each university, not physiotherapy alone.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Pune, Maharashtra
Compared with
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Wardha, Maharashtra
Compared with
Maharishi Markandeshwar
Mullana, Haryana
NIRF University rank2025
#3
NIRF 2025
#13
10 places lower
#41
38 places lower
#49
46 places lower
#85
82 places lower
NIRF Overall rank2025
#14
NIRF 2025
#23
9 places lower
#71
57 places lower
#84
70 places lower
Not published
PG students placedall PG 2-year courses, Class of 2024
78%
1,689 of 2,164
94%
16 points higher
99%
21 points higher
95%
17 points higher
57%
21 points lower
PG median payall PG 2-year courses, Class of 2024
INR 11.8 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 6.45 LPA
INR 5.35 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 7.8 LPA less
INR 14.4 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA more
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 7.6 LPA less
PG intakefirst-year PG 2-year intake, 2022-23
2,215
NIRF data sheet
267
1,948 fewer
367
1,848 fewer
465
1,750 fewer
622
1,593 fewer
In short
Saveetha places a bigger share of its PG batch, but its median PG pay is lower and MAHE ranks higher. If a strong university name matters most to you, take MAHE.
In short
DY Patil Pune places almost all of its PG batch, but at a much lower median pay. If you want a city campus near Mumbai jobs, visit DY Patil Pune; otherwise MAHE ranks higher.
In short
Datta Meghe shows a higher PG median pay and placement share, but MAHE ranks far higher. If you get a MAHE seat, take it; keep Datta Meghe as the backup.
In short
Maharishi Markandeshwar places fewer PG students at a lower median pay, and ranks well below MAHE. If MAHE offers you a seat, take it over Maharishi Markandeshwar.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal MPT Community Physiotherapy

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MPT Community Physiotherapy at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want to build a career in community and public health physiotherapy. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.02 Lakhs for two years. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone, so ask the department about recent jobs before you pay. If you will take a loan, check the EMI in the fee block above first.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work in rehab centres, clinics, NGOs, community health projects or private practice, and some go on to teach or do a PhD. Qi Spine Clinics, Invictus Performance Lab and NewRO Rehabilitation Center have hired MPT students from this campus. If you want a hospital ICU role, a Cardio-pulmonary stream fits you better.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you want to work only inside a big hospital or a sports team. This stream trains you to plan care for villages, schools and workplaces, so much of the work is outside a clinic. If you want a sports job, look at the other MPT streams MAHE offers.
Is Community Physiotherapy better than Musculoskeletal at MAHE for me?▾
Pick Community if you want public health, rural outreach or NGO work, and Musculoskeletal if you want to treat joint and back pain in a clinic. Both cost INR 10.02 Lakhs at MAHE Manipal for two years. Choose the stream you want to work in, because you cannot change it after admission.
Is this course good for a PhD or teaching job?▾
Yes. An MPT is the degree most physiotherapy colleges ask for when they hire teachers, and it lets you apply for a PhD. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, which helps your application. Plan a strong thesis in year 2 if research is your goal.
Should I take this seat if my MET rank is low?▾
Take it if MAHE offers it, because MAHE does not publish closing MET ranks and seats go in rank order. A lower rank only means you may not get the Scholar scholarship. Pay the first-year fee by the date MAHE gives, or you lose the seat.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET rank?▾
Only if you did not get a seat at all. The fee and the course are the same next year, and waiting costs you a year of work. If you have a seat now and your BPT marks are 50% or more, take it.
Is Manipal a good place to study this course?▾
Yes, if you are fine with a small university town. Manipal is built around the university, and your clinical postings are close by. If you want a big-city job market during the course, you will find fewer clinic openings in the town itself.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the MAHE admission site before the April last date and write MET. MAHE offers seats in order of MET rank in counselling. Then pay the first-year fee and the caution deposit, and report with your BPT papers on the date MAHE gives.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 10.02 Lakhs without hostel. With a double non-AC room and mess it comes to INR 12.84 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Use the toggle in the fee block above to see what the hostel adds.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in a way. MAHE takes the fee once a year, so you pay year 1 at admission and year 2 before the second year starts. If you need a loan, MAHE lists partner banks, and the EMI line in the fee block shows the monthly cost.
Do I get my money back if I leave the course?▾
It depends on when you leave. In 2026 the last date to withdraw with a refund was 2 Aug 2026. If you leave after that, you lose part of the fee, so read the MAHE refund rules before you pay.

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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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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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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