MAHE Manipal M.Sc Clinical Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Clinical Psychology programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 11.02 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 9.48 Lakhs
Full course, no hostel
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
All MAHE two-year PG courses
Cutoff
55%
Least degree marks to apply
Placement rate
78%
All MAHE two-year PG, 2023-24

About MAHE Manipal M.Sc Clinical Psychology

MAHE Manipal offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Clinical Psychology at the Manipal College of Health Professions. The Department of Clinical Psychology teaches it over four semesters, with clinical training at Kasturba Hospital in each of the first three. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.48 Lakhs, paid in two yearly parts, and INR 12.30 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the MET, the Manipal Entrance Test, and its merit list. MAHE does not publish seats or pay for this course alone. Across all its two-year PG courses, the 2023-24 batch had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA.

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 12.30 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 9.48 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 7.08 Lakhs of that. You pay in two yearly parts, and each part has INR 3.54 Lakhs of tuition fee and INR 1.20 Lakhs of other fees. MAHE fixes this fee for the 2026-27 batch. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 7.08 LakhsINR 3.54 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 2.40 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs 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 9.48 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 12.30 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch is in class, so the dates below are estimates for 2027 based on 2026. The application form is expected to open in Nov 2026 and classes to start in Jul 2027. MAHE posts each date on its admission site first.

EventDateStatus
MAHE application form opensNov 2026Tentative
Phase 1 last date to applyMar 2027Tentative
MET Phase 1 testApr 2027Tentative
Phase 2 last date to apply and pay for a second tryApr 2027Tentative
MET Phase 2 testMay 2027Tentative
MET merit listJun 2027Tentative
Online counselling and seat offerJun 2027Tentative
First-year fee paymentJun 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startJul 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Eligibility

You need a BA or BSc in Psychology with at least 55% aggregate marks or an equal grade. You also need to write the MET, because MAHE makes the merit list on the MET score. If your marks are below 55%, you cannot apply for this course.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBA or BSc in Psychology from a recognised university
Marks55% aggregate or an equal grade
Entrance testMET, in Phase 1 or Phase 2
Programs per METAt most two PG programs

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Admission Process

You apply online, book a MET slot and write the test in Phase 1 or Phase 2. MAHE then makes a merit list on the MET score and sends a provisional admission offer to shortlisted students. You pay the first-year fee and report for the document check. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the form on apply.manipal.edu and pay the application fee
Book a test slotPick a date and slot on the Online Test Booking System
Write the METTake it in Phase 1 or Phase 2; Phase 1 students can pay for a second try
Merit list and offerShortlisted students get a provisional admission offer
Pay and reportPay the first-year fee and bring your original documents

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Cutoff

MAHE did not publish a closing MET rank or score for this course in 2026. The only fixed number is the 55% degree mark you need to apply. Your place on the merit list depends on how others score in the same year.

WhatClosing rank or scoreYear
MET merit list, closing rankNot published2026
Degree marks to apply55% aggregate2026

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Placements

Across all MAHE two-year PG courses, 1,689 of 2,164 graduates were placed in 2023-24, which is 78%. Their median pay was INR 11.8 LPA, as MAHE reported to NIRF in 2025. MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone. Graduates work as psychologists in hospitals, schools, community mental health centres and rehabilitation centres, or study further.

MetricValue
Median pay, all two-year PG coursesINR 11.8 LPA
Graduates placed1,689 of 2,164, 78%
Batch2023-24, NIRF 2025 data
Pay for this course aloneNot published
Where graduates workHospitals, schools, community centres, rehabilitation centres

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Scholarships

Three MAHE schemes cut the fee by INR 94,800 to INR 1.90 Lakhs over the course. The Scholar scheme gives the most, a 20% waiver for the top MET ranks. You need 70% in your degree for the Scholar and alumni schemes, and a CGPA of 8 to keep them.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
ScholarTop MET ranks, 70% in your degree, 5% of the intakeINR 1.90 Lakhs over the course
AchieverCGPA of 8 in year 1 with no backlogsINR 94,800 in year 2
Children of MAHE alumniA parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeINR 94,800 over the course

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Ranking

MAHE stands #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 the data a university files every year.

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

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Course Structure

Semester 1 has research methods, personality studies, psychiatry and cognitive neuroscience. Semester 2 adds child and school psychology, psychodiagnostics and the first part of the dissertation. Every one of the first three semesters has clinical training at Kasturba Hospital.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Biostatistics and research methods, personality studies, psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, clinical training
Semester 2Ethics, qualitative research, child and school psychology, psychodiagnostics, clinical training, dissertation part 1
Semester 3Neuropsychology, psychotherapy, an elective, clinical training, dissertation part 2

MAHE M.Sc Clinical Psychology Hostel and Campus

A PG hostel double room with an attached bath costs INR 79,000 a year. The mess advance is INR 62,000 a year. You book the room on the HMS portal after admission and pay within 48 hours of the email. The hostel deposit of INR 7,500 comes back when you leave.

ItemDetail
PG hostel roomDouble, attached bath, no AC, INR 79,000 a year
Mess advanceINR 62,000 a year
Hostel depositINR 7,500, refundable
How to bookHMS portal, pay within 48 hours of the email
Refund if you leaveFull before classes start; INR 20,000 kept after

Should you pick M.Sc Clinical Psychology at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits psychology graduates who want clinical training in a hospital and can live in a small university town for two years.

Pick it if:
You want to work as a hospital psychologist: Kasturba Hospital is on the same campus, and you train in its clinics from the first semester.
You plan a PhD or a research job later: the dissertation starts in semester 2 and goes on in semester 3.
You are not happy with your Phase 1 test: you can pay INR 1,200 and take a second try at the MET in Phase 2.
You want a degree that hospitals know: MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking, and its A++ grade is the highest NAAC gives.
Skip it if:
You want to check the pay first: MAHE publishes pay only for all its two-year PG courses together, not this one.
You want internships in a big city: Manipal is a small university town, so most of your training happens at the campus hospital.
You will apply after the Phase 1 last date: you get only one try at the MET, in Phase 2, with no second try.
You scored under 70% in your degree: you cannot get the Scholar or alumni fee waiver, so plan to pay the full fee.
Counsellor's advice
If the MET merit list gives you an offer and you want hospital work, take the seat. Before you pay, ask the department in writing if this M.Sc leads to RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration.
M.Sc Clinical Psychology Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A BA or BSc in Psychology from a recognised university.
Least marks: 55% aggregate in the degree, or an equal grade.
Entrance test: You must write the MET (Manipal Entrance Test). The merit list uses your MET score.
Program limit: One MET application lets you try for at most two PG programs.
M.Sc Clinical Psychology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu and pay the application fee.
Book a slot: Pick your test date on the Online Test Booking System. A booked slot cannot change.
Write the MET: Phase 1 or Phase 2. Phase 1 students can pay INR 1,200 for a second try.
Merit list and offer: MAHE ranks you on the MET score and sends a provisional offer if you are shortlisted.
Pay and report: Pay the full first-year fee with the caution deposit, then bring originals for the document check.

M.Sc Clinical Psychology 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
MAHE application form opens
Expected on apply.manipal.edu, as the form for the 2026 batch was.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Phase 1 last date to apply
In the 2026 cycle the Phase 1 last date was 23 Mar 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET Phase 1 test
In the 2026 cycle the test was on 13 and 14 Apr 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Phase 2 last date to apply and pay for a second try
In the 2026 cycle this was 26 Apr 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
MET Phase 2 test
In the 2026 cycle the test was on 23 and 24 May 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET merit list
Expected in the second week of June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online counselling and seat offer
Expected to start with the merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
First-year fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on your offer.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original degree mark sheets.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Expected in July, as for the 2026 batch.

Source: MAHE MET and counselling schedule 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Clinical Psychology Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 3.54 Lakhs a year
INR 7.08 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room
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
Total course fee
INR 9.48 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12.30 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 15,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 4.74 Lakhs
tuition + other fees, paid once a year
Education loan EMI
INR 20,739
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Fee per year
INR 6.15 Lakhs
with the hostel room and mess advance

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

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your degree marks and subject. MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff, so this shows if you can apply.

Degree marks
Your degree
Below 55% · Psychology degree
Not yet: you need 55% in your BA or BSc in Psychology to apply.
Below 55% · Other degree
Not yet: you need 55% in your BA or BSc in Psychology to apply.
55% to 69% · Psychology degree
Yes, you can apply. Your MET score then decides your place on the merit list.
55% to 69% · Other degree
Not yet: this course needs a BA or BSc in Psychology, whatever your marks.
70% and above · Psychology degree
Yes, you can apply, and you also meet the 70% mark for the Scholar fee waiver.
70% and above · Other degree
Not yet: this course needs a BA or BSc in Psychology, whatever your marks.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Clearing 55% only lets you apply. With no published cutoff, your MET score is the one number that decides the offer, so use both tries.

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Clinical Psychology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with MAHE, as it may not give every scheme together.

Degree marks
A parent studied at MAHE
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.

Scholar scholarship
INR 1.90 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
A 20% waiver of the program fee for the full course, kept with a CGPA of 8.
Who qualifies: top MET ranks, 70% in your degreeApply by the form MAHE emails after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Achiever scholarship
INR 94,800
MAHE Admissions Office
A 20% waiver of the year 2 fee for the top students of year 1.
Who qualifies: CGPA of 8 in year 1, no backlogsApply by the merit list after the year 1 results
Not eligible on your answers
Children of MAHE alumni
INR 94,800
MAHE Admissions Office
A 10% waiver of the program fee for the full course.
Who qualifies: a parent who graduated from MAHE, 70% in your degreeApply by sending the alumni proof with your form
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 94,800
Your net course fee: INR 8.53 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.84 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.64 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.79 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.69 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal M.Sc Clinical Psychology 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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Christ University
Bengaluru
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology
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Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
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Chandigarh University
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 9.48 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 4.70 Lakhs
INR 4.78 Lakhs less, 2026 batch
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 5.48 Lakhs less, 2026-27
Not published
INR 2.98 Lakhs
INR 6.50 Lakhs less, M.A. fee, 2026-27
NIRF University rank2025
#3
NIRF 2025
#63
60 places lower
#11
8 places lower
#62
59 places lower
#19
16 places lower
Median payall two-year PG courses, 2023-24
INR 11.8 LPA
NIRF 2025 data
INR 6.65 LPA
INR 5.15 LPA less
INR 5.85 LPA
INR 5.95 LPA less
INR 8.32 LPA
INR 3.48 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 5.3 LPA less
Placement rateall two-year PG courses, 2023-24
78%
NIRF 2025 data
93%
15 points higher
86%
8 points higher
80%
2 points higher
71%
7 points lower
NIRF Overall rank2025
#14
NIRF 2025
#96
82 places lower
#22
8 places lower
Not published
#32
18 places lower
In short
Christ charges about half the fee and places a bigger share of its PG students, but its median pay and rank are lower. If the fee is your main limit, apply to Christ too; if you want the higher-ranked university, take MAHE Manipal.
In short
SRMIST charges much less and places more of its PG students, but its median pay is lower. If you get both, weigh the lower SRMIST fee against the hospital training at MAHE Manipal.
In short
Jain does not publish this fee, and it ranks much lower than MAHE Manipal. If you want to study in Bengaluru, ask Jain for the fee in writing before you compare.
In short
Chandigarh University offers an M.A. Clinical Psychology, not an M.Sc, for much less. If you want an M.Sc from the higher-ranked university, keep MAHE Manipal above it.

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

FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Clinical Psychology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Clinical Psychology at MAHE worth the fee?▾
It depends on the job you want. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.48 Lakhs, and MAHE does not publish pay for this course alone. Its median of INR 11.8 LPA covers all two-year PG courses, so do not use it as your own pay. If you want hospital training, the fee pays for clinical work at Kasturba Hospital from the first semester.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most graduates work as psychologists in hospitals, as school counsellors, or in community mental health and rehabilitation centres. Some become research assistants or teach psychology. Before you pay, ask the department in writing if this M.Sc leads to RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration, because that decides if you can practise as a licensed clinical psychologist.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if your degree is not in Psychology or your marks are below 55%, because you cannot apply. Skip it too if you want a big city, since Manipal is a small university town. If you cannot pay INR 9.48 Lakhs without a clear job plan, read the EMI line in the fee block before you decide.
Should I take this M.Sc or the M.A. Clinical Psychology at MAHE?▾
Pick the course whose entry rule you meet and whose licence path you want. MAHE also offers an M.A. Clinical Psychology, which asks for a four-year degree or extra PG study with 55%. If you have a three-year BA or BSc with 55%, this M.Sc is the one you can join now. Ask the department which one suits your career plan.
Is this course good for a PhD or research later?▾
Yes, if you use the dissertation well. The dissertation starts in semester 2 and goes on in semester 3, and you study biostatistics and qualitative research. Talk to a faculty guide early so your dissertation can become a paper, because a paper helps a PhD application.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET score?▾
Usually not. MAHE does not publish a MET cutoff for this course, so you cannot know how much a higher score helps. You already get two tries in one year: Phase 1, and a second try in Phase 2 for INR 1,200. Use both tries before you think of waiting a year.
Will the clinical training help me get a hospital job?▾
It is the main strength of this course. You do clinical training at Kasturba Hospital in each of the first three semesters, with school mental health and rehabilitation work. Keep a record of the cases and tests you handle, because hospitals ask about that in interviews.
Is Manipal the right town for this course?▾
Yes, if you want campus life next to a big hospital. Manipal is a small university town, so most of your training happens at Kasturba Hospital on the same campus. If you want weekend internships in a big city, you will have to travel, so plan them for the breaks.
Can I get a scholarship on this course?▾
Yes, if your degree marks are 70% or more. The Scholar scheme gives a 20% waiver, INR 1.90 Lakhs over the course, to the top MET ranks. The Achiever scheme gives INR 94,800 in year 2 for a CGPA of 8 in year 1. Use the calculator above to see what fits you.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 9.48 Lakhs without hostel, plus a caution deposit of INR 10,000 that comes back. With the hostel room and mess it comes to INR 12.30 Lakhs. You pay in two yearly parts, and the toggle in the fee block shows what the hostel adds.
Do I get the hostel fee back if I leave?▾
Only in part. If you leave before classes start, the full hostel fee comes back. After classes start, MAHE keeps INR 20,000 or a monthly charge, whichever is more, and returns the rest. The hostel deposit of INR 7,500 comes back in both cases.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on apply.manipal.edu and book a MET slot. Write the MET in Phase 1 or Phase 2. MAHE makes a merit list on the MET score and sends a provisional offer to shortlisted students. Then pay the first-year fee and report with your original documents, or you lose the seat.

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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)

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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.

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