The Manipal School of Commerce and Economics at MAHE offers a one-year, full-time PG Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain. You study two semesters on the Manipal campus. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and ranked #3 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full course fee is INR 2.44 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.67 Lakhs with the lowest-cost hostel room and mess. You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks. There is no entrance test, and a personal interview decides the seat. In MAHE's NIRF data for one-year PG programmes, the median pay was INR 3.5 LPA. Of 20 graduates, 5 took jobs and 15 chose higher studies.
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.67 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 2.44 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the whole program fee in one yearly payment. The other fee of INR 94,000 is part of the program fee. Hostel and mess add INR 1.23 Lakhs if you take the lowest-cost double room. These are the 2026-27 batch fees, and the 2027 list is not out yet.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.50 Lakhs | One yearly payment |
| Other fee | INR 94,000 | One yearly payment |
| Hostel room, double, common bath | INR 61,000 | Per year, only if you take a room |
| Mess | INR 62,000 | Per year, with the hostel |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.23 Lakhs | Per year, optional |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.44 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.67 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch closed its form on 25 Aug 2026 and is now in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, with the last date to apply expected in Aug 2027. MAHE has not announced the 2027 calendar yet. Watch apply.manipal.edu and apply early, because the interview comes after the form.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application, last date to apply | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Personal interview | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Screening result and shortlist | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Provisional Admission Notice, seat offer | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Final marks and document submission | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% aggregate marks. There is no entrance exam for this diploma. If your final-year result is not out, you can still get a provisional seat. You must then submit your final marks before MAHE issues the admission order.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Marks | 50% aggregate or equivalent |
| Entrance exam | None, a personal interview instead |
| Final-year students | Provisional admission, final marks due later |
| Foreign or NRI applicants | Eligibility documents, no interview |
You apply online on apply.manipal.edu and attend a personal interview. The school screens applicants and sends a Provisional Admission Notice to those it selects. You then pay the fee to get the Provisional Admission Order. If you do not submit your final marks and documents, MAHE does not issue the final Admission Order.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the form on apply.manipal.edu |
| Personal interview | Attend when MAHE calls you |
| Screening | The school reviews your interview and your marks |
| Provisional Admission Notice | Read the offer and the fee due |
| Fee payment | Pay the program fee to hold the seat |
| Final marks and documents | Submit them to get the Admission Order |
The minimum is 50% aggregate marks in any bachelor's degree, and it is the same for every applicant. MAHE does not publish a closing mark or a category relaxation for this diploma. The personal interview decides the seat after that. Marks above 50% help, but they do not promise a place.
| Applicant group | Minimum marks | Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Indian applicants | 50% aggregate | 2026 batch |
| Foreign or NRI applicants | 50% aggregate or equivalent | 2026 batch |
MAHE's NIRF 2026 data shows a median pay of INR 3.5 LPA for its one-year PG graduates of 2024-25. Only 5 of 20 graduates took a job, which is 25%, and 15 went for higher studies. MAHE names Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Visskan Aviation as recruiters for this diploma. The data covers all one-year PG programmes at MAHE, not this diploma alone.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 3.5 LPA, 2024-25 |
| Graduates placed | 5 of 20, 25% |
| Chose higher studies | 15 of 20 |
| Median pay a year before | INR 3.6 LPA, 2023-24 |
| Recruiters named by MAHE | Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Visskan Aviation |
Two MAHE waivers each take INR 24,400 off the program fee, which is 10% of it. One is for students whose mother tongue is Konkani, and one is for children of MAHE graduates. Both are for General category students only. You pay the full fee first, and MAHE returns the waiver after the second semester starts.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Konkani speaking students | Mother tongue Konkani, General category | INR 24,400, 10% of the fee |
| Children of MAHE alumni | A parent graduated from MAHE, 70%% in your degree, General category | INR 24,400, 10% of the fee |
MAHE ranked #3 among universities in NIRF 2025 and holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and perception. NAAC grades the whole university, so both apply to every course here, not this diploma alone.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University ranking | 2025 | #3 |
| NAAC | 2022 | A++ |
MAHE's NIRF data lists 25 sanctioned seats for its one-year PG programmes in 2024-25, and 20 students were admitted. MAHE does not publish a separate seat count for this diploma. The intake is small, so apply early.
| Year | Sanctioned seats | Students admitted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | 20 |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 18 |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 16 |
The lowest-cost room for commerce students is a double room with a common bath at INR 61,000 a year, and mess adds INR 62,000. PG students pick up to three room types on the HMS portal. MAHE allots rooms by choice and space, and you pay within 48 hours of the email. If you leave after classes start, MAHE keeps at least INR 20,000 of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Double room, common bath, non-AC | INR 61,000 a year |
| Double room, attached bath, AC | From INR 1.05 Lakhs a year |
| Mess advance | INR 62,000 a year |
| Room booking | HMS portal, pay within 48 hours |
| Refund after classes start | INR 20,000 kept, or the monthly charge if higher |
This course suits graduates who want a short, practical course before a supply chain job or a master's degree.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: MAHE admission page and program page for this diploma. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1-year cost from the 2026-27 fee list. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee schedule and 2026 hostel fee schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your degree marks and your result status. There is no entrance test, so the card shows where you stand before the interview.
The 50% mark only gets you to the interview. MAHE shares no closing mark, so a strong interview matters more than a few extra marks.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Both waivers are for General category students. Confirm the final amount with MAHE.
Each card below says who the waiver is for.
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
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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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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
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