Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.27 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3.56 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 12.3 LPA

PG placement pool

Cutoff

8,000

MET rank, General 2026

Placement rate

85%

PG placement pool

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering at MIT Manipal through the School of Mechanical Engineering. The course has 30 seats and four semesters. MIT is AICTE approved for engineering programs and stood #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.56 Lakhs, paid in two yearly parts, and INR 6.17 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MET, and a GATE score can help with scholarship. The General seat target is around rank 8,000. The PG placement pool averaged INR 12.3 LPA and 85% of students were placed. The course fits students who want manufacturing, design and automation work.

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 3.56 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.17 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.16 Lakhs of that. You pay tuition each semester, four times in all. The other fee is paid each year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.61 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.16 Lakhs	INR 54,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Other fee	INR 1.40 Lakhs	INR 70,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.61 Lakhs	INR 1.30 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.56 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.17 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected to open in Apr 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
M.Tech application, last date to apply	Apr 2027	Tentative
MET slot booking	May 2027	Tentative
MET exam	May 2027	Tentative
MET result and rank	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list and provisional offer	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Eligibility

You need a B.E., B.Tech, AMIE or same level degree in a relevant engineering branch with 50% aggregate marks. You also need a valid MET rank for the merit list. A GATE score can help you with scholarship. There is no age limit printed for this course.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E., B.Tech, AMIE or same level degree
Marks	50% aggregate marks
Exam	MET rank for the merit list
GATE	Valid score can help with scholarship
Age	No age limit printed

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Admission Process

MAHE allots the seat on your MET rank and your documents. You then pay the first fee by the last date. Most students who lose a seat miss that fee date.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE M.Tech form and upload degree papers
2. Write MET	Book the slot and write the Manipal Entrance Test
3. Check the offer	The merit list is based on MET rank and papers
4. Pay and report	Pay the first fee and report with original papers

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Cutoff

The General seat target is around rank 8,000 and the OBC-NCL target is around 6,000 in MET. These are course-level working ranges for the merit list. A GATE score helps more with scholarship than seat count.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	8,000	MET rank, 2026
OBC-NCL	6,000	MET rank, 2026
SC	4,500	MET rank, 2026
ST	3,500	MET rank, 2026
EWS	5,500	MET rank, 2026

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Placements

The PG placement pool placed 85% of students at an average of INR 12.3 LPA. The median is INR 10.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 54.75 LPA. Manufacturing, design, automation and IT companies hire this course on campus.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 12.3 LPA, PG placement pool
Median pay	INR 10.5 LPA
Highest offer	INR 54.75 LPA
Batch placed	85%
Recruiters	Manufacturing, design, automation and IT companies

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.49 Lakhs over the course. The AICTE GATE PG Scholarship gives the biggest amount. MAHE merit and central schemes need marks, income or score papers.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
AICTE GATE PG Scholarship	GATE-qualified M.Tech student	INR 1.49 Lakhs over the course
MAHE M.Tech merit scholarship	Top admitted students by merit	INR 70,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
Karnataka post-matric scholarship	SC, ST or OBC-NCL with income paper	INR 50,000 over the course

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Ranking

MIT stands #59 in NIRF Engineering and MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University. AICTE approval covers the engineering programs. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#59
NIRF University	2025	#3
AICTE approval	2026	Approved

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Course Structure

Semester 1 starts with advanced manufacturing, design and quality tools. Semester 4 is mainly project work. The course has four semesters, and the final project is the main proof of your manufacturing skill.

Year	What you study
Semester 1	Manufacturing systems, CAD and quality tools
Semester 2	Automation, materials and production planning
Semester 3	Electives, lab work and seminar
Semester 4	Major project and viva

MAHE M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess cost INR 2.61 Lakhs for two years in this estimate. Rooms are picked online after admission. The Manipal campus is a student town, so most project links come through labs, faculty and the placement cell.

Item	Detail
PG room	Online room selection after admission
Single room	Depends on seats left in the hostel
Mess	Included in the hostel estimate
Campus	Manipal student town with labs and project work

Should you pick M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

This course suits students who want manufacturing, design and automation work.

Pick it if:

You have a valid GATE score: it can help with scholarship, so check the award before paying the first fee.

You want manufacturing and automation work: MIT teaches digital manufacturing labs and the Practice School links students to companies.

Your family wants yearly fee parts: the tuition and other fee are paid in two yearly parts, not all at once.

You want the fee back fast: the average pay is INR 12.3 LPA, so the no-hostel fee is covered within one working year.

Skip it if:

You are choosing only for a software job: this course is built for manufacturing, design and automation roles.

You need a fixed hostel room early: online room choice opens after admission and changes depend on seats left.

You want a large city internship market: Manipal is a campus town, so most internship help comes through the placement cell.

You missed the application date: the 2026 M.Tech form closed on 30 Apr, so use the next cycle.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if you want manufacturing design and can pay the first yearly part. If you need only software, keep this below computing courses.

M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Eligibility▾

Degree marks: 50% aggregate marks in B.E., B.Tech, AMIE or a same level degree.

Branch fit: Your earlier degree should be in mechanical, production, manufacturing or a related branch.

Exam route: MET rank is used for the main merit list.

GATE score: A valid GATE score can help with scholarship, but the merit list still follows MAHE rules.

Age limit: The course page does not print an upper age limit.

M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE M.Tech form and upload degree papers.

Book MET slot: Pick the test slot when MAHE opens the slot booking link.

Write MET: Your rank decides the merit list for this course.

Pay the fee: Pay the first fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring original degree papers for document check before classes start.

M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering 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

M.Tech application

Expected to close in April; the last date to apply is usually at month end.

Tentative

May 2027

MET slot booking

Expected before the entrance test.

Tentative

May 2027

MET exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MET result and rank

Expected after the entrance test.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Merit list and provisional offer

Expected after rank publication.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

Expected after the provisional offer.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected before classes start.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week of August.

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

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 54,000 a semester

INR 2.16 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 70,000 a year

INR 1.40 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.30 Lakhs a year

INR 2.61 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.56 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.17 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 6,002

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

346%

average first-year pay INR 12.3 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,403

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

199%

average first-year pay INR 12.3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE general fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech Manufacturing at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use MET rank targets for this course.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal

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VIT Vellore

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

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Manipal University Jaipur

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3.56 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 3.87 Lakhs

INR 31,000 more

INR 3.20 Lakhs

INR 36,000 less

INR 4 Lakhs

INR 44,000 more

INR 2.90 Lakhs

INR 66,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 12.3 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9 LPA

INR 3.3 LPA less, latest batch

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA less, latest batch

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 4.1 LPA less, latest batch

INR 6.8 LPA

INR 5.5 LPA less, latest batch

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

85%

PG placement pool

80%

5 points lower, latest batch

75%

10 points lower, latest batch

78%

7 points lower, latest batch

70%

15 points lower, latest batch

Closing rankMET rank, General

8,000

General, 2026

9,000

1,000 places easier

12,000

4,000 places easier

7,000

1,000 places tougher

15,000

7,000 places easier

Seatsthis branch

MET

12 fewer

6 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

346%

on INR 12.3 LPA

233%

113 points lower

234%

112 points lower

205%

141 points lower

234%

112 points lower

In short

VIT Vellore costs a little more and pays less on average, but its cutoff is easier. If MAHE gives you a seat, take it; keep VIT only if the rank line matters most.

In short

SRM costs less and is easier to enter, but MAHE pays more on average and has more seats. If your rank clears MAHE, keep SRM as the backup.

In short

Amrita is tougher to enter and costs more, while MAHE has higher average pay. If both offers come, pick by the project area you want.

In short

MU Jaipur is cheaper and easier to enter, but the average pay is much lower. If MAHE offers the seat, choose MAHE unless Jaipur is needed for family reasons.

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

FAQs on Manipal Academy of Higher Education M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Manufacturing at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want manufacturing, design or automation work. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.56 Lakhs and the PG placement pool averaged INR 12.3 LPA, so the fee can come back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾

Do not decide on one number alone. The General MET rank target on this page is around 8,000, but a small change in demand can move the merit list. Keep MAHE in your list, but use the rank checker above for your category and keep one safer option ready.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most roles are in manufacturing, design, automation, quality and related IT work. The PG placement pool averaged INR 12.3 LPA, the median was INR 10.5 LPA and 85% of students were placed. If you want only a software role, compare this with computing courses before you pay.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you do not want manufacturing or mechanical design. The course is a two-year M.Tech with four semesters, and its value comes from labs, project work and the placement cell. If your goal is pure coding, use the checker and fee block, then compare it with computing courses at the same college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan the project well. Semester 4 is mainly project work, and that is the part a PhD guide or research lab will read. Keep your grades steady, pick a manufacturing or automation problem early, and ask the department about a faculty project before the last semester.

Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾

Wait only if you can improve your MET rank by a lot. The General target is around 8,000, and the course has 30 seats, so a small gain may not change the result. If you clear the checker range and want manufacturing, take the seat and focus on the project.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

You can, but the package may be lower. The placement rate is 85%, and the median of INR 10.5 LPA is below the average of INR 12.3 LPA because the top offers lift the average. Keep your project strong and join placement training early.

Is this branch better than thermal engineering for me?▾

Pick Manufacturing Engineering if you want design, production and automation work. Pick thermal only if heat transfer, engines or energy systems are your clear goal. This page shows 30 seats and an INR 12.3 LPA average pay pool, so check the department project list before choosing between the two.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Apply on the MAHE admission portal, book the MET slot and write the entrance test. MAHE makes the merit list from the rank and your papers. After the offer, pay the first fee by the last date and report with original degree papers before classes start.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 3.56 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.17 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. Tuition is counted semester by semester, and the other fee is counted year by year. The fee block shows INR 3.56 Lakhs without hostel for the full course, not one year. Ask the fee office before the first fee date if you need a smaller payment plan.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. The caution deposit is INR 10,000 and is marked refundable in the fee block. For the larger tuition and other fee, check the official refund table before paying, because the amount changes after admission steps are over.

Should I choose this course for a GATE scholarship?▾

Yes, if your GATE score is valid and you still want this branch. The scholarship calculator shows the AICTE GATE PG Scholarship as the biggest waiver on this page. Do not pick the course only for the award; first check that manufacturing and automation fit your career goal.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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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