20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Sc Physics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.1 Lakhs.
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.
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 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 |
| Hostel room, boys double | INR 1.22 Lakhs | INR 61,000 a year, 2 years |
| Mess | INR 1.24 Lakhs | INR 62,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.06 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.52 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MAHE online application opens | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| CUET PG registration | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| CUET PG exam | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| CUET PG result and score card | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list and provisional admission offer | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Orientation and classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.Sc in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Photonics or Chemistry |
| Other degrees | B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Material Science or Chemical |
| Marks | 50% aggregate or an equal grade |
| Entrance exam | Not compulsory; a CUET PG score is a second route |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the MAHE form on the admission portal |
| 2. Upload documents | Add your degree marks cards for the eligibility check |
| 3. Merit list | MAHE ranks you on degree marks or on your CUET PG score |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay the first-year fee to get the provisional admission order |
| 5. Final results | Send your final degree results to get the admission order |
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.
| Route | Closing mark or score | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum to apply | 50% aggregate | 2026 |
| Degree marks route | Not published | 2026 |
| CUET PG route | Not published | 2026 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all 2-year PG courses | INR 11.8 LPA, 2023-24 |
| 2-year PG students placed | 1,689 of 2,164, which is 78% |
| Went on to higher studies | 79 students, 2023-24 |
| Placement links for this course | Infosys and TCS |
| Pay figure for physics alone | Not published |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar | 70% or more in your degree, top of the merit list, 2 seats | INR 24,800 over the course |
| Achiever | Top of the batch in year 1 with a CGPA of 8 or more | INR 12,400 in year 2 |
| Alumni child | Parent graduated from MAHE, 70% or more in your degree | INR 12,400 over the course |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2025 | #3 |
| NIRF University score | 2025 | 69.25 out of 100 |
| NAAC | Current | A++ |
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.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core physics papers set to the UGC-NET, GATE and JEST syllabus |
| Year 2, semester 3 | Program electives and open electives |
| Year 2, semester 4 | A project on current research |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys | VI Block, double room with common bath |
| Girls | IV Block, triple room with common bath |
| How to ask | Email the chief warden in the first week of July |
| Rooms | Limited, given first come, first served |
| Refund | Full hostel refund if you withdraw before classes start |
This course suits students who want a PhD, a research job or teaching, and who like theory as much as lab work.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admission dates 2026 and the PG eligibility notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee sheet and the 2026 prospectus hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree and your marks. MAHE has no closing mark; the verdict follows its published eligibility rules.
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.
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Average CTC |
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Highest CTC |
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Total no of offers made |
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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.
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Placements
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Campus
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