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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal has also released Fee Structure 2026-27 for Ph.D Civil Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .
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About Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering
MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. Civil Engineering with 120 seats through PhD MET. The course is taught on campus over five instalments, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #6 in IIRF private university ranking 2024 and #9 in Outlook private university ranking 2024. The full fee without living is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with living cost. You get a place through MAHE admission. The General General place closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The 2026 to 2027 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was funded.
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without living and INR 9.35 Lakhs with living. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Living and food add INR 3.20 Lakhs over 3.5 years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
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| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 5 instalments |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Living and food | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3.5 years |
| Total, no living | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with living | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; PhD application is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
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| PhD application, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| PhD MET result and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| MAHE preference filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round offers | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Offer acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Eligibility
You need master's degree with a relevant master's degree and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a PhD MET score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | a relevant master's degree |
| master's degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | PhD MET score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Admission Process
MAHE selects the place on your score and your choices. You then pay the first instalment within five days. Most students who lose a place miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
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| 1. Take PhD MET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on MAHE | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the place | Pay the first instalment within five days of offer |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Cutoff
The General place closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL place at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE round 6 closing scores for General places. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Path | Closing score, General | Round and year |
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| General | 12,400 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final list, 2025 |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Placements
The latest batch placed 92% of its students at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Civil engineering research labs hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, latest batch |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | civil engineering research labs, on campus |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
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| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D. ranking and #9 in Outlook engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia scores on fees, research support and student reviews. Outlook scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| Outlook private university | 2025 | #9 |
| NAAC | 2026 | A++ |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
MAHE Ph.D. Civil Engineering Living and Campus
The living is on campus and first-years are given stays before classes start. The food fee is part of the living fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year stay | Three to a stay, given before classes start |
| Single stay | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the living fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a university town |
Should you pick Ph.D. Civil Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
This course suits students who want a research career and can live in a university town for 3.5 years.
Ph.D. Civil Engineering Eligibility▾
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Ph.D. Civil 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.
Source: MAHE 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering Fees 2027
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This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Civil Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
Pick your category and quota. The score ranges are this course's published MAHE closing scores.
The MET shortlist close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering Scholarship Calculator
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering vs similar colleges
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
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.
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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. |
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?
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
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
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The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
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3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
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VIT Vellore:
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The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
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Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
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The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
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The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
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Placements
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
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Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
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VIT Vellore:
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713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
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The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
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Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
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Campus
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Manipal University, Manipal:
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The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
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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.
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VIT Vellore:
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The campus size is about 250 acres.
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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.
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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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