MAHE Manipal teaches M.Sc Geology as a two-year, full-time course of four semesters at Manipal Institute of Technology. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and the Institution of Eminence status, and it is #3 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs, and INR 4.52 Lakhs with a PG hostel room and mess. You need a B.Sc with Geology and at least 50% aggregate marks. MAHE takes students on their B.Sc marks or on a CUET PG score, and it fills seats on merit. The course has field training, geological mapping and one full semester of project work. MAHE's NIRF data shows a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA for all its two-year PG courses together. Geology has no separate pay figure.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.52 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.24 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, so it comes in two parts across the course. Each year also carries INR 41,000 of other fees. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are extra, and PG rooms go first come, first served.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.24 Lakhs
INR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Other fees
INR 82,000
INR 41,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
PG hostel room
INR 1.22 Lakhs
INR 61,000 a year, 2 years
Mess
INR 1.24 Lakhs
INR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Hostel and mess together
INR 2.46 Lakhs
INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 2.06 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 4.52 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 5 Aug 2026, so the dates below are for the 2027 intake. The 2027 form is expected to close in Jul 2027, and classes to start in Aug 2027. The 2027 calendar is not out yet, so every date is an estimate based on 2026. In 2026 the last date to apply was 31 Jul 2026. Apply early, because MAHE fills seats on merit.
Event
Date
Status
CUET PG registration, last date to apply
Dec 2026
Tentative
CUET PG exam
Mar 2027
Tentative
CUET PG result and score card
May 2027
Tentative
MAHE application form, last date to apply
Jul 2027
Tentative
Merit list and provisional admission offer
Jul 2027
Tentative
First year fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Hostel room request to the chief warden
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Orientation and classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Eligibility
You need a B.Sc with Geology as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks. MAHE has no entrance exam of its own for this course. You can apply in your final year if your B.Sc is complete by 31 Jul. If you have less than 50%, you cannot apply.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.Sc with Geology as a subject, from a recognised university
Marks
50% aggregate or an equal grade
Entrance exam
None of MAHE's own; a CUET PG score is a second route
Final year students
Can apply if the B.Sc is complete by 31 Jul
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Admission Process
MAHE picks students on their B.Sc marks or on a CUET PG score. Once MAHE sends an offer, you pay the first year fee with the INR 10,000 caution deposit. You apply online first and send your papers. You submit your final results when you report. MAHE gives the admission order only after the fee is paid.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the MAHE form on apply.manipal.edu
2. Send your papers
Your B.Sc marks, or your CUET PG score card
3. Get the offer
MAHE sends a provisional admission offer on merit
4. Pay the fee
The first year fee with the INR 10,000 caution deposit
5. Report
Bring your originals and your final B.Sc results
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Cutoff
The only published bar is 50% aggregate marks in a B.Sc with Geology. MAHE does not publish a closing rank or a cutoff score for M.Sc Geology. Above 50%, MAHE ranks students on their B.Sc marks or their CUET PG score and fills seats in that order.
Route
What decides the seat
Published cutoff
B.Sc marks route
Your B.Sc aggregate marks
Not published
CUET PG route
Your CUET PG score
Not published
Minimum to apply
50% aggregate in the B.Sc
Published
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Placements
MAHE's NIRF data shows a median pay of INR 12.73 LPA and 1,345 students placed across all its two-year PG courses. Geology has no separate pay figure. The course page names GSI, ONGC, mining and oil exploration firms as where graduates work. GSI hires through the UPSC geo-scientist exam, not on campus.
Metric
Value
Median pay, all MAHE 2-year PG
INR 12.73 LPA, NIRF 2026
PG students placed, all MAHE 2-year PG
1,345
Pay for Geology alone
Not published
Where graduates work
GSI, ONGC, mining and petroleum exploration firms
Internships
Summer internships in India and abroad
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Scholarships
Two MAHE waivers can cut the fee by INR 20,600 or INR 51,500 over the course. The forces ward waiver gives the most, at 25% of the fee, and 50% if the parent died on duty. Both need 70% in your B.Sc and a General category seat. The 20% Scholar waiver is not on MAHE's 2026 list for this course.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Alumni child waiver
A parent who graduated from a MAHE institution, 70% in B.Sc
10% of the fee, INR 20,600
Forces ward waiver
A parent serving in or retired from the armed forces or CAPF, 70% in B.Sc
25% of the fee, INR 51,500
Forces ward waiver, died on duty
A parent who died on duty in the armed forces or CAPF, 70% in B.Sc
50% of the fee, INR 1.03 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Ranking
MAHE is #3 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking and #14 in the overall ranking, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year. NAAC grades the whole university on teaching, research and campus.
Ranking body
Category
Rank or grade
NIRF 2025
University
#3
NIRF 2025
Overall
#14
NAAC
Whole university
A++
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Course Structure
The course has four semesters over two years, and one full semester goes to a project. Labs cover geochemistry, petrology, remote sensing and GIS. Field training and geological mapping are part of the course, led by working geologists.
Part
What it holds
Length
Four semesters over two years
Project
One full semester of project work
Labs
Geochemistry, petrology, remote sensing and GIS
Field work
Field training and geological mapping
Museum
Rocks, minerals and fossils, with an interactive sandbox
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Hostel and Campus
A PG double room costs INR 61,000 a year and the mess INR 62,000 a year. MIT gives PG rooms first come, first served. You email the chief warden in the first week of July to ask for one. If no room is left, you find a room in Manipal on your own.
Item
Detail
PG room for men
Double room, common bath, INR 61,000 a year
PG room for women
Triple room, common bath, INR 58,000 a year
Mess
INR 62,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 7,500, refundable
How to ask
Email the chief warden in the first week of July
Should you pick M.Sc Geology at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who want field and exploration work in geology and can pay for a private university seat.
Pick it if:
You want a field geologist's job: the course page names GSI, ONGC, mining and oil exploration firms as the places its graduates work.
You learn best outside a classroom: field training and geological mapping are part of the course, and one full semester goes to a project.
You have no CUET PG score: MAHE also takes students on their B.Sc marks alone, so you can apply without an entrance exam.
You may want a PhD later: MAHE has its own PhD with a fellowship, and the course page lists it as a next step.
Skip it if:
You need a hostel room for sure: MIT gives PG rooms first come, first served, and students left out must find a room on their own.
You are counting on the 20% Scholar waiver: M.Sc Geology is not on MAHE's 2026 list for it, so plan to pay the full fee.
You want a salary figure before you join: MAHE shows no pay figure for Geology alone, so ask the department what the last batch got.
You will send the form late: the 2026 form closed on 31 Jul 2026 and seats go on merit, so a late form risks losing out.
Counsellor's advice
If you have Geology in your B.Sc with 50% or more, send the form early. Email the chief warden in the first week of July if you need a hostel room.
M.Sc Geology Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A B.Sc with Geology as a subject, from a recognised university.
Marks needed: At least 50% aggregate marks, or an equal grade.
Entrance exam: None of MAHE's own. A CUET PG score is a second way in.
Final year students: You can apply if your B.Sc is complete by 31 Jul.
M.Sc Geology Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form on apply.manipal.edu before the last date.
Pick your route: Send your B.Sc marks, or your CUET PG score card.
Get the offer: MAHE sends a provisional admission offer on merit.
Pay the first year fee: Pay it with the INR 10,000 caution deposit to take the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your originals and final B.Sc results for the admission order.
M.Sc Geology Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Dec 2026
CUET PG registration, last date to apply
Needed only if you use the CUET PG route. NTA sets the exact dates.
Tentative
Mar 2027
CUET PG exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
CUET PG result and score card
You upload the score card to your MAHE form.
Tentative
Jul 2027
MAHE application form, last date to apply
Expected at the end of the month, as this year. Apply early, as seats go on merit.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and provisional admission offer
MAHE ranks forms on B.Sc marks or on the CUET PG score.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First year fee payment
You pay the first year fee and the caution deposit to take the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel room request to the chief warden
PG rooms go first come, first served. Ask in the first week of the month.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your originals and your final B.Sc results.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
Expected in the first week of the month, as this year.
Source: MAHE Dates to Remember 2026 and the PG eligibility notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2026-27 batch fee list. Turn on the toggle to add a PG hostel room and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 2, INR 41,000 a year
INR 82,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add PG hostel + mess
PG hostel room
Per year × 2, INR 61,000 a year, double room with common bath
INR 1.22 Lakhs
Mess
Per year × 2, INR 62,000 a year
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.06 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.52 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + other fees + PG hostel room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,473
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 1.03 Lakhs
the full fee over 2 years
Education loan EMI
INR 7,621
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 2.26 Lakhs
the full fee over 2 years
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee list and 2026 hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your B.Sc marks get you a seat at MAHE Manipal?
Pick your answers. MAHE publishes no cutoff for this course, so each card shows where you stand against its published rules.
Geology in your B.Sc
Your B.Sc aggregate
Geology: Yes, as a subject · 70% or more
Yes, you can apply. You clear the 50% rule, and 70% also meets the bar for MAHE's alumni child and forces ward waivers. Seats go on merit, so send the form early.
Geology: Yes, as a subject · 50% to 69%
Almost there. You meet the 50% rule and can apply, but the MAHE waivers need 70%. Seats go on merit, so a higher aggregate puts you further up the list.
Geology: Yes, as a subject · Below 50%
Not yet. MAHE needs at least 50% aggregate marks in the B.Sc. Check whether your university's grade conversion takes you to 50% before you apply.
Geology: No · 70% or more
Not yet. MAHE needs Geology as a subject in your B.Sc, whatever your marks. Look at courses that take your B.Sc subjects instead.
Geology: No · 50% to 69%
Not yet. MAHE needs Geology as a subject in your B.Sc, whatever your marks. Look at courses that take your B.Sc subjects instead.
Geology: No · Below 50%
Not yet. MAHE needs Geology as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks in the B.Sc. You meet neither rule.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Clearing 50% makes you eligible, not admitted. MAHE fills the seats on merit, so the form you send early and the marks you add both count.
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Your parent
Your B.Sc aggregate
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. MAHE lists no income based waiver for this course.
Alumni child waiver
INR 20,600
MAHE Admissions Office
10% off the fee. The extra fee you paid comes back after semester 2 starts, once you file the form.
Who qualifies: a parent who graduated from a MAHE institution, 70% in B.Sc, General categoryApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Forces ward waiver
INR 51,500
MAHE Admissions Office
25% off the fee with a letter from the parent's force. Confirm this course is on MAHE's list first.
Who qualifies: a parent serving in or retired from the armed forces or CAPF, 70% in B.ScApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Forces ward waiver, died on duty
INR 1.03 Lakhs
MAHE Admissions Office
50% off the fee with a letter from the parent's force. Confirm this course is on MAHE's list first.
Who qualifies: a parent who died on duty in the armed forces or CAPF, 70% in B.ScApply at admission
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 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.06 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,600
Your net course fee: INR 1.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 51,500
Your net course fee: INR 1.54 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.03 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.03 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology 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, lower marks needed, a higher NIRF rank.
Compare with
This page
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
University of Delhi
New Delhi
Compared with
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
Compared with
Jadavpur University
Kolkata
Compared with
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.06 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
Not published
INR 8,000
INR 1.98 Lakhs less
Not published
Not published
Minimum B.Sc marksaggregate to apply
50%
Geology as a subject
Not published
50%
Same marks
Not published
Not published
Hostel + mess2 years
INR 2.46 Lakhs
PG double room
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
NIRF university rankNIRF 2025
#3
NIRF 2025
#5
2 places lower
#6
3 places lower
#9
6 places lower
#10
7 places lower
NIRF overall rankNIRF 2025
#14
NIRF 2025
#15
1 place lower
#10
4 places higher
#18
4 places lower
#19
5 places lower
In short
DU ranks just below MAHE in the NIRF university list, and its bulletin does not print the fee. If you clear CUET PG well, list DU too; if you have no CUET PG score, MAHE takes you on B.Sc marks.
In short
A regular BHU seat costs INR 8,000 for the whole course, much less than MAHE. If your CUET PG score gets you a BHU seat and the fee matters most, take BHU; if not, MAHE is the paid option.
In short
Jadavpur ranks below MAHE in both NIRF lists and picks students through its own test. If you clear that test, ask its department for the fee and compare both offers; if not, apply to MAHE on your B.Sc marks.
In short
AMU ranks below MAHE in both NIRF lists and picks M.Sc students through its own test. If you clear that test, ask its department for the fee before you choose; if not, apply to MAHE.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal M.Sc Geology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc Geology at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
It depends on the job you want. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs, but MAHE shows no pay figure for Geology alone. The course page names GSI, ONGC, mining and oil exploration firms as where graduates work. Ask the department what the last batch got before you pay the first year fee.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most geology jobs are in exploration, mining, oil and gas, and government survey work. The course page names GSI and ONGC among them. GSI hires through the UPSC geo-scientist exam, not on campus, so start preparing for it in year 1 if you want a government job.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a sure hostel room or a clear salary figure before you join. MIT gives PG rooms first come, first served, and students left out find a room on their own. MAHE also shows no pay figure for Geology alone. If either matters most to you, compare a public university seat first.
Should I choose MAHE or wait for a public university seat through CUET PG?▾
Apply to both, because you can. MAHE takes you on B.Sc marks, and its 2026 form closed on 31 Jul 2026, after the CUET PG results. If a public university seat comes through and costs less, compare it with MAHE's INR 2.06 Lakhs fee before you pay.
Is this course good for a PhD or research later?▾
Yes, if you use the project semester well. One full semester goes to project work, and MAHE has its own PhD with a fellowship. Pick a project guide in year 1 and aim to write up your work, because PhD panels look at research work first.
Is paying MAHE's fee better than a cheaper public university seat?▾
Only if MAHE gives you something the cheaper seat does not. MAHE is #3 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking and takes you on B.Sc marks alone, with no entrance exam. A public university seat through CUET PG costs much less. If you get one in a department you like, compare both before you pay.
Should I apply if my B.Sc marks are below 50%?▾
No, because you cannot apply to this course at MAHE. The rule is 50% aggregate marks in a B.Sc with Geology, and MAHE lists no lower figure for any category. If you are close, check whether your university's grade conversion takes you to 50% before you give up.
Should I take this course if I want a job right after the M.Sc?▾
Yes, if you want exploration or mining work and are ready to move for it. The course page names mining and oil exploration firms, and most such jobs are at field sites, not in big cities. If you want an office job, a GIS or remote sensing role is the closer fit, and the course has labs for both.
Can I get in without CUET PG?▾
Yes. MAHE takes M.Sc Geology students on their B.Sc marks, with CUET PG as a second route. You need Geology as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks. Apply early, because MAHE sends offers on merit and seats fill as offers go out.
Will I get a hostel room?▾
Not for sure. MIT gives PG rooms first come, first served, and you email the chief warden in the first week of July to ask for one. If no room is left, you rent a room in Manipal on your own. Send the email early in that week.
What is the full cost with hostel?▾
The full 2-year cost is INR 2.06 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.52 Lakhs with a PG double room and mess. The room is INR 61,000 a year and the mess INR 62,000 a year. Use the toggle in the Fees block above to see both totals.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Only through a few MAHE waivers. A parent who graduated from MAHE gets you 10% off, INR 20,600, and a forces or CAPF parent gets you 25% off, INR 51,500. Both need 70% in your B.Sc. The 20% Scholar waiver is not on MAHE's 2026 list for this course.
Do I get my fee back if I leave?▾
It depends on when you leave. The INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you leave. MAHE's refund policy sets how much of the rest you get and by which date, so read it before you pay the first year fee.
The civil engineering department is known for its interactive and supportive faculty who use effective teaching methods. Under the NEP framework, the examination structure consists of two main exams: the mid-semester and end-semester exams, each carrying 30 marks. An additional 70 marks are allocated for presentations, internal exams, record book submissions, and assignments.
Exams are now conducted using electronic pads and styluses rather than traditional pen and paper. For the MSc Geology program, the first-year tuition fee is 102,000, and hostel fees are 113,000 per year. The hostel offers triple sitter rooms with mess facilities in girls' hostel blocks 3 and
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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.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
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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