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

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Physics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.1 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 2.06 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel, 2026-27 fees
Median pay
INR 11.8 LPA
All MAHE 2-year PG courses, 2023-24
Min. marks
50%
Degree aggregate you need to apply
Placement rate
78%
All MAHE 2-year PG courses, placed

About MAHE M.Sc Physics

Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers M.Sc Physics as a two-year, full-time course at its Manipal Institute of Technology campus. The course has four semesters and ends with a research project in the last semester. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs for the 2026-27 batch, and INR 4.52 Lakhs with a hostel room and mess. You need a B.Sc or a matching B.E. or B.Tech with 50% marks. MAHE picks students on their degree marks or on a CUET PG score. All MAHE 2-year PG courses together had a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA. This course does not publish its own figure.

MAHE M.Sc Physics 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 for the two years. You pay the fee in two yearly parts. MAHE fixes this fee, and these are the 2026-27 batch figures. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. The hostel room and mess are extra and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.24 LakhsINR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Other feesINR 82,000INR 41,000 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel room, boys doubleINR 1.22 LakhsINR 61,000 a year, 2 years
MessINR 1.24 LakhsINR 62,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 2.06 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 4.52 LakhsFull course

MAHE M.Sc Physics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch started classes on 5 Aug 2026, after the form closed on 31 Jul 2026. The form for the 2027 batch is expected to open in Oct 2026. The dates below are estimates based on 2026. Apply early, because MAHE makes offers while seats are free.

EventDateStatus
MAHE online application opensOct 2026Tentative
CUET PG registrationJan 2027Tentative
CUET PG examMar 2027Tentative
CUET PG result and score cardApr 2027Tentative
Last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
Merit list and provisional admission offerJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Orientation and classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE M.Sc Physics Eligibility

You need a B.Sc in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Photonics or Chemistry, with 50% aggregate marks. A B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Material Science or Chemical also counts. If you are in your final year, you can apply and send your final results later.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.Sc in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Photonics or Chemistry
Other degreesB.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Material Science or Chemical
Marks50% aggregate or an equal grade
Entrance examNot compulsory; a CUET PG score is a second route

MAHE M.Sc Physics Admission Process

You apply online, upload your documents and then MAHE makes a merit list. MAHE ranks you on your degree marks, or on your CUET PG score if you take that route. If you get an offer, you pay the fee to hold the seat. You then send your final results to get the admission order.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the MAHE form on the admission portal
2. Upload documentsAdd your degree marks cards for the eligibility check
3. Merit listMAHE ranks you on degree marks or on your CUET PG score
4. Pay the feePay the first-year fee to get the provisional admission order
5. Final resultsSend your final degree results to get the admission order

MAHE M.Sc Physics Cutoff

The only fixed number is the 50% aggregate you need to apply. MAHE does not publish a closing mark for this course. Seats go on merit, so a higher aggregate puts you higher on the list.

RouteClosing mark or scoreYear
Minimum to apply50% aggregate2026
Degree marks routeNot published2026
CUET PG routeNot published2026

MAHE M.Sc Physics Placements

All MAHE 2-year PG courses together placed 78% of the batch at a median pay of INR 11.8 LPA. These are NIRF figures for 2023-24 graduates, not for physics alone. The department lists placement links with Infosys and TCS. Many past students went on to PhD places in India and abroad.

MetricValue
Median pay, all 2-year PG coursesINR 11.8 LPA, 2023-24
2-year PG students placed1,689 of 2,164, which is 78%
Went on to higher studies79 students, 2023-24
Placement links for this courseInfosys and TCS
Pay figure for physics aloneNot published

MAHE M.Sc Physics Scholarships

The biggest waiver is the Scholar scholarship at INR 24,800 over the course. The Achiever and alumni child scholarships give INR 12,400 each. MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, and each one needs you to keep a good CGPA.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Scholar70% or more in your degree, top of the merit list, 2 seatsINR 24,800 over the course
AchieverTop of the batch in year 1 with a CGPA of 8 or moreINR 12,400 in year 2
Alumni childParent graduated from MAHE, 70% or more in your degreeINR 12,400 over the course

MAHE M.Sc Physics Ranking

MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025 with a score of 69.25 out of 100. It also holds the NAAC A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes and data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University ranking2025#3
NIRF University score202569.25 out of 100
NAACCurrentA++

MAHE M.Sc Physics Course Structure

Year 1 has the core physics papers and year 2 adds electives and the project. The syllabus follows the UGC-NET, GATE and JEST syllabus, so your class work also prepares you for those exams.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Core physics papers set to the UGC-NET, GATE and JEST syllabus
Year 2, semester 3Program electives and open electives
Year 2, semester 4A project on current research

MAHE M.Sc Physics Hostel and Campus

The MIT PG hostel for boys is a double room in VI Block and for girls a triple room in IV Block. Rooms are limited and given first come, first served. You ask the chief warden by email in the first week of July.

ItemDetail
BoysVI Block, double room with common bath
GirlsIV Block, triple room with common bath
How to askEmail the chief warden in the first week of July
RoomsLimited, given first come, first served
RefundFull hostel refund if you withdraw before classes start

Should you pick M.Sc Physics at MAHE?

This course suits students who want a PhD, a research job or teaching, and who like theory as much as lab work.

Pick it if:
You want a PhD after the M.Sc: past students of this course have gone on to PhD places at universities in India and abroad.
You plan to take NET, GATE or JEST: the department sets its syllabus to match those exams, so your class work is also your exam practice.
You have no CUET PG score: MAHE also admits on your degree marks alone, so you can apply with your final-year marks.
You want a top-ranked university at a low fee: MAHE is #3 in the NIRF University list and this course costs INR 2.06 Lakhs in all.
Skip it if:
You want a physics job straight after the course: the placement links the department lists are Infosys and TCS, so most campus jobs are IT jobs.
You are counting on the INR 11.8 LPA median: that figure covers all MAHE 2-year PG courses together, and this course does not publish its own.
You need a hostel room for sure: PG rooms at MIT are limited and go first come, first served, so late students rent in town.
You want company internships near the campus: Manipal is a small university town, so plan a summer project at a research lab instead.
Counsellor's advice
If your degree marks are 70% or more, apply as soon as the form opens. The two Scholar seats go to the top of the merit list.
M.Sc Physics Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A B.Sc in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Photonics or Chemistry.
Other degrees: A B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Material Science or Chemical also counts.
Minimum marks: 50% aggregate in your degree, or an equal grade.
Entrance exam: Not compulsory. A CUET PG score is a second way in.
Final-year students: You can apply now and send your final results before the admission order.
M.Sc Physics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the MAHE form on the admission portal and pay the form fee.
Upload documents: Add your degree marks cards so MAHE can check you are eligible.
Merit list: MAHE ranks you on your degree marks, or on your CUET PG score.
Pay the fee: Pay the first-year fee after the offer to get the provisional admission order.
Send final results: Send your final degree results. MAHE then gives the admission order.

M.Sc Physics 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
Oct 2026
MAHE online application opens
Expected to open in Oct, as it did for the 2026 batch.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CUET PG registration
Only for the CUET PG route; the degree marks route does not need it.
Tentative
Mar 2027
CUET PG exam
Expected in the same month as the 2026 exam.
Tentative
Apr 2027
CUET PG result and score card
You upload the score card on the MAHE portal.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
The 2026 form closed on 31 Jul 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and provisional admission offer
MAHE makes offers on merit while seats are free.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Pay the first-year fee to get the provisional admission order.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original marks cards and the admission order.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
Orientation and classes both began on 5 Aug 2026 last year.

Source: MAHE admission dates 2026 and the PG eligibility notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE M.Sc Physics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 batch fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel 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 hostel + mess
Hostel room
Per year × 2, INR 61,000 a year, boys double room; the girls triple room is INR 58,000 a year
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 + hostel room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,473
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 1.03 Lakhs
tuition + other fees, 2026-27
Education loan EMI
INR 7,621
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 2.26 Lakhs
fees + hostel room + mess

Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee sheet and the 2026 prospectus hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your degree and your marks. MAHE has no closing mark; the verdict follows its published eligibility rules.

Your degree
Your degree marks
B.Sc on the list · 50% or more
Yes, you can apply. MAHE ranks you on your degree marks, and 70% or more also puts you in line for a Scholar seat.
B.Sc on the list · Result not out yet
Almost there. You can apply now and send your final results before MAHE gives the admission order.
B.Sc on the list · Below 50%
Not yet: you need 50% aggregate in your degree to apply. An equal grade on your marks card also counts.
B.E. or B.Tech on the list · 50% or more
Yes, you can apply. MAHE ranks you on your degree marks, and 70% or more also puts you in line for a Scholar seat.
B.E. or B.Tech on the list · Result not out yet
Almost there. You can apply now and send your final results before MAHE gives the admission order.
B.E. or B.Tech on the list · Below 50%
Not yet: you need 50% aggregate in your degree to apply. An equal grade on your marks card also counts.
Other degree · 50% or more
Not yet: your degree is not on the list for this course. Only the B.Sc, B.E. and B.Tech subjects named in the eligibility block count.
Other degree · Result not out yet
Not yet: your degree is not on the list for this course. Only the B.Sc, B.E. and B.Tech subjects named in the eligibility block count.
Other degree · Below 50%
Not yet: your degree is not on the list for this course. Only the B.Sc, B.E. and B.Tech subjects named in the eligibility block count.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The 50% rule only lets you apply. MAHE fills seats on merit while they are free, so a higher aggregate or an early form gives you a better chance.

MAHE M.Sc Physics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAHE gives only one scholarship at a time, so you see the one you would get. Confirm it with MAHE.

Your degree marks
A parent graduated from MAHE
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers, or you already hold one. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says why it is not yours.

Scholar scholarship
INR 24,800
MAHE, for the top 2 on the merit list
20% off the tuition fee for both years. You keep it with a CGPA of 8 or more.
Who qualifies: 70% or more in your degree, top 2 on the merit listApply by the form MAHE emails after admission
Needs a top 2 place on the merit list
Alumni child scholarship
INR 12,400
MAHE, for children of its graduates
10% off the tuition fee for the course. It is for General category students.
Who qualifies: a parent graduated from MAHE, 70% or more in your degreeApply by the form MAHE emails after admission
Needs 70% and a MAHE parent, and no Scholar seat
Achiever scholarship
INR 12,400
MAHE, on your first-year results
20% off the second-year tuition fee, given on your first-year CGPA.
Who qualifies: top of the batch in year 1, CGPA 8 or more, no backlogsApply by the start of year 2
You already hold one; MAHE allows only one
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 24,800
Your net course fee: INR 1.81 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 12,400
Your net course fee: INR 1.94 Lakhs

MAHE M.Sc Physics vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Christ University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.06 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 44,000 more
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 56,000 less
Not published
Not published
Median payall 2-year PG courses, NIRF 2025
INR 11.8 LPA
all MAHE PG, 2023-24
INR 6 LPA
INR 5.8 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 5.3 LPA less
INR 6.65 LPA
INR 5.15 LPA less
INR 9.3 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA less
Placement rate2-year PG graduates placed
78%
2023-24 graduates
61%
17 points lower
58%
20 points lower
93%
15 points higher
97%
19 points higher
NIRF rankUniversity ranking 2025
#3
of all universities
#8
5 places lower
#14
11 places lower
#63
60 places lower
#17
14 places lower
Higher studies2-year PG students, 2023-24
79
went on to study
74
5 fewer
89
10 more
134
55 more
25
54 fewer
In short
Amrita charges INR 44,000 more for this course and its 2-year PG median pay is lower. If both give you a seat and cost matters, take MAHE.
In short
VIT costs INR 56,000 less, but its 2-year PG median pay is INR 5.3 LPA lower. If the fee gap decides it for your family, take VIT; if not, take MAHE.
In short
Christ places more of its 2-year PG batch, but its median pay is lower and it does not publish this fee online. If you want Bengaluru, get the fee in writing before you choose.
In short
KIIT placed more of its 2-year PG batch, but MAHE has the higher median pay and rank. If you get both, ask each for the physics batch's own record, since these figures cover every PG course.

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

FAQs on MAHE M.Sc Physics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Physics at MAHE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who want a PhD, research or teaching. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs for two years, which is low for a university ranked #3 by NIRF. If you need a hostel room, plan for INR 4.52 Lakhs in all, and check the loan EMI in the fee block above.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most students go on to a PhD, a research post or teaching after NET. The department lists placement links with Infosys and TCS, so campus offers are mostly IT jobs, not physics labs. If you want a physics job, plan for GATE or JEST and a research post.
Is this course good for a PhD or research?▾
Yes. The last semester is a project on current research, and past students of this course have gone on to PhD places in India and abroad. Pick a project guide in year 2 who works in the area you want, because that project is what a PhD application shows.
Should I take this course if I plan to clear NET, GATE or JEST?▾
Yes, it suits that plan. The department sets the syllabus to match UGC-NET, GATE and JEST, so your class work is also your exam practice. Still, start past papers from the first semester, as the course alone will not cover exam speed.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a physics job straight after the course, or if you must have a hostel room for sure. The placement links are Infosys and TCS, and PG rooms at MIT are limited and given first come, first served. If either matters most, keep a second college in your list.
Is the INR 11.8 LPA median pay what physics students get?▾
No. That median covers all MAHE 2-year PG courses together, and this course does not publish its own pay figure. Do not choose the course on that number. Ask the department for the last batch's record of jobs and PhD places before you pay.
Should I wait for a CUET PG score or apply on my degree marks?▾
Apply on your degree marks as soon as the form opens. CUET PG is only a second route and its result comes months later. If your aggregate is under 70%, a good CUET PG score can still help, so take the exam as well.
Is MAHE better for me than a cheaper M.Sc Physics seat?▾
It depends on what you want from the M.Sc. MAHE costs INR 2.06 Lakhs without hostel and ranks #3 in the NIRF University list. If a lower fee matters more than the university's name, compare the options in the block above before you decide.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the MAHE portal and upload your degree marks cards. MAHE makes a merit list on your degree marks or your CUET PG score. If you get an offer, pay the first-year fee, then send your final results to get the admission order.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs without hostel for the 2026-27 batch. With the boys double room and mess it comes to INR 4.52 Lakhs. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is extra and comes back when you leave.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. MAHE takes the course fee in two yearly parts, so you pay INR 1.03 Lakhs in each year. If you need more time than that, ask the MAHE fee office or look at an education loan before the first payment.
Can I get a hostel room as a PG student?▾
Maybe. PG rooms at MIT are limited and given first come, first served. Email the chief warden in the first week of July, and pay the hostel fee as soon as a room is offered. If you get no room, you rent one in Manipal town.

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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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