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 Ph.D Information Science & 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 Information Science & Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 97,000 .

Total fees

INR 97,000

3.5 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 4.08 LPA

annual scholarship support

Cutoff

35%

MAHE PhD MET weight

Placement rate

100%

research path, full-time

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research support 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 score get you in?Score range and interview call chance 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 Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering

MAHE offers a 3.5-year, full-time Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering route through MAHE PhD MET and department interview. The course is based at the Manipal information science and engineering department under the information sciences faculty. MAHE has NAAC A++ and NIRF #3 University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000 and the living-cost estimate is INR 5.17 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply on the MAHE portal, clear MAHE PhD MET or use a national test score, and face the department interview. The 2026 research area list showed five Manipal guide entries for Information Science and Engineering. The first-year scholarship support is INR 4.08 LPA and the research route is full-time.

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 5.17 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 97,000. The tuition and thesis fee total is INR 97,000. You pay fixed Ph.D. instalments during the 3.5-year minimum period. Hostel and living cost is separate and only applies if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
First instalment	INR 37,000	One time, at joining
Second instalment	INR 18,000	One time, after first review
Third instalment	INR 18,000	One time, after second review
Fourth instalment	INR 9,000	One time, before thesis work
Thesis evaluation fee	INR 15,000	One time, at thesis submission
Hostel and living estimate	INR 4.20 Lakhs	Per month, 42 months
Total, no hostel	INR 97,000	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.17 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet, and Cycle 2 application is expected in Oct 2026 to Nov 2026. The MAHE PhD MET and interview are expected by Jan 2027. Keep the offer letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
PhD registration, last date to apply	Oct 2026 to Nov 2026	Tentative
MAHE PhD MET exam	Dec 2026	Tentative
MET result and shortlist	Dec 2026	Tentative
Topic preference and title allotment	Dec 2026	Tentative
Department interview	Dec 2026 to Jan 2027	Tentative
First fee payment, last date	Jan 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Tentative

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Eligibility

The table lists 60%, 75% and MAHE PhD MET as the main checks. You need a relevant master's degree or a four-year bachelor route with the marks MAHE lists. If you have UGC NET, GATE or another national test score, MAHE can call you for interview without MET.

Requirement	What you need
Master's route	Relevant master's degree from a recognised university
Professional route	60% in MBBS, BDS or PharmD
Four-year bachelor route	75% in a four-year bachelor degree
Exam	MAHE PhD MET or national test score

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Admission Process

MAHE shortlists you through MET score and interview, with 35% weight for MET and 65% for interview. You choose the topic and guide before the interview. If you miss fee payment after the offer, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE PhD form and upload papers
2. Write MAHE PhD MET	Use MET unless a national test score exempts you
3. Pick topic	Give topic preference before interview
4. Attend interview	Department checks fit with guide and research area
5. Join	Accept offer, pay first fee and report

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Cutoff

MAHE gives 35% weight to MET and 65% to interview for this Ph.D. route. A national test score can replace MET for shortlisting. The final seat depends on topic fit, guide vacancy and interview score.

Route	Score or weight	Round and year
MAHE PhD MET	35%	Admission cycle 2026
Department interview	65%	Admission cycle 2026
National test score	Accepted for interview call	Admission cycle 2026

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Placements

The first-year scholarship support is INR 4.08 LPA for eligible full-time scholars. The department trains information science and engineering professionals for technology labs, chip design teams, data labs and higher research. Use this course for a research career, not for a campus job shortcut.

Metric	Value
Annual scholarship support	INR 4.08 LPA
Monthly scholarship, first and second year	INR 34,000
Later monthly scholarship	INR 38,500
Research areas	AI, VLSI, data engineering and embedded systems
Work path	Technology labs, chip design teams and research labs

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Scholarships

The biggest support is the Dr TMA Pai PhD Scholarship, which can pay INR 34,000 a month after probation. MAHE also lists conference support up to INR 30,000 for self-financed scholars. Keep proof of admission and guide approval ready.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Dr TMA Pai PhD Scholarship	Selected full-time scholars	INR 4.08 LPA from first year
Conference support	Self-financed full-time scholars	Up to INR 30,000
National fellowship route	UGC NET, GATE or similar award holder	As per funding body

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Ranking

The table lists NIRF University 2025 at rank #3 and NAAC 2022 at grade A++. MAHE also has Institution of Eminence status. These ranks show the university base behind the department.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	2022	A++
Government status	Current	Institution of Eminence

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Course Structure

The minimum course time is 3.5 years and the maximum time is 6 years. You start with course work, doctoral committee review and research plan. The thesis comes after guide approval and review.

Stage	What you do
Course work	Finish required research papers and methods work
Research plan	Work with the guide on information science and engineering topic
Reviews	Meet doctoral committee at fixed stages
Thesis	Submit after guide and committee approval

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Hostel and Campus

The information science and engineering department is in Manipal and uses the MAHE information sciences campus. Hostel is separate from the Ph.D. fee. You should check room rules before you count it in your cost.

Item	Detail
Campus	Manipal School of Information Sciences
Department base	School of Information Sciences, Manipal
Hostel	Separate from Ph.D. fee
City	Manipal, Karnataka

Should you pick Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering at MAHE?

This course suits students who want information science and engineering research with a full-time campus guide.

Pick it if:

You want AI and VLSI research: MAHE lists AI, VLSI and chip design topics under Manipal guides.

You need a known university base: MAHE has NAAC A++ and NIRF #3 University 2025.

You need monthly support: the Dr TMA Pai route pays INR 34,000 a month after probation.

You already have a national test score: MAHE can call you for interview without the MET route.

Skip it if:

You want a quick job: this is a research Ph.D., so campus job data is not the main outcome.

You need a fixed guide today: the research area list changes by cycle, so check the guide before paying.

You cannot study full time: the full-time route needs 3.5 years before thesis submission.

You miss the interview: the interview carries 65% weight, so a MET score alone is not enough.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if your topic matches a Manipal guide and funding is clear. If the guide is not listed, wait for the next cycle.

Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Eligibility▾

Master's route: A relevant master's degree from a recognised university.

Professional route: 60% in MBBS, BDS or PharmD also counts.

Four-year route: 75% in a four-year bachelor degree can apply.

Exam route: MAHE PhD MET is used unless a national test score exempts you.

Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Admission Process▾

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

Write MET: Sit for MAHE PhD MET unless your national test score is accepted.

Pick topic: Give topic and guide preference before the interview.

Attend interview: The department gives 65% weight to interview performance.

Join MAHE: Accept the offer, pay the first fee and report with documents.

Ph.D. Information Science and 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

Oct 2026 to Nov 2026

PhD registration, last date to apply

Fill the MAHE PhD form and upload papers before the last date.

Tentative

Dec 2026

MAHE PhD MET exam

Use the test unless a national test score exempts you.

Tentative

Dec 2026

MET result and shortlist

Shortlisted students move to topic preference.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Topic preference and title allotment

Pick the topic and guide area before interview.

Tentative

Dec 2026 to Jan 2027

Department interview

The interview carries 65% weight in final selection.

Tentative

Jan 2027

First fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the last date.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and fee proof for admission order.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Classes start

Course work starts after registration with the doctoral section.

Source: MAHE PhD admission schedule and fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Fees 2027

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This is the full 3.5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

First instalment

One time, at joining

INR 37,000

Second instalment

One time, after first review

INR 18,000

Third instalment

One time, after second review

INR 18,000

Fourth instalment

One time, before thesis work

INR 9,000

Thesis evaluation fee

One time, at thesis submission

INR 15,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and mess estimate

Per month × 42, INR 7,500 a month

INR 3.15 Lakhs

Living and books estimate

Per month × 42, INR 2,500 a month

INR 1.05 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 97,000

3.5 years · Ph.D. fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5.17 Lakhs

3.5 years · Ph.D. fee + hostel and living estimate

Education loan EMI

INR 1,637

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

421%

average first-year pay INR 4.08 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,716

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

79%

average first-year pay INR 4.08 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE PhD fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a Ph.D. seat at MAHE?

Pick your route. The score ranges explain the MET and interview mix for this course.

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering Scholarship Calculator

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

MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering 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, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

VIT VelloreAmrita CoimbatoreSRMISTBITS PilaniChrist Bengaluru

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MAHE

Manipal

Compared with

Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore

Compared with

Amrita Coimbatore Institute

Coimbatore

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

BITS Pilani

Pilani

Compared with

Christ Bengaluru University

Bengaluru

Total fees3.5 years, no hostel

INR 97,000

Ph.D. fee

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 23,000 more

INR 80,000

INR 17,000 less

INR 97,000

Same fee

INR 1.10 Lakhs

INR 13,000 more

INR 90,000

INR 7,000 less

Average payannual support

INR 4.08 LPA

Dr TMA Pai route

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA more

INR 3.8 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 4 LPA

INR 0.1 LPA less

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 0.1 LPA more

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

Placement rateresearch path published

100%

full-time research route

95%

5 points lower

100%

Same

90%

10 points lower

98%

2 points lower

92%

8 points lower

Closing rankMET weight, General

MET weight

5 places tougher

5 places easier

Same closing rank

10 places easier

10 places tougher

Seatslisted guide entries

MAHE PhD MET

1 fewer

2 fewer

1 more

1 fewer

Same

ROIannual support vs the full fee

421%

on INR 4.08 LPA

380%

41 points lower

475%

54 points higher

412%

9 points lower

382%

39 points lower

450%

29 points higher

In short

If you want a Manipal guide and the fee is lower, MAHE is the safer pick. Choose Vellore only if its topic and stipend fit you better.

In short

Coimbatore costs less in this comparison and has the same small guide count. If MAHE lists your exact topic, keep MAHE above it.

In short

Chennai matches MAHE on fee but lists more guide seats. If guide choice matters more than MAHE's university base, compare the topic list closely.

In short

Pilani has more guide seats but costs more. If you want the MAHE Manipal department, choose MAHE and check funding first.

In short

Bengaluru costs less and has more guide seats, but MAHE has the stronger NIRF university rank. Pick MAHE if the listed guide matches your research plan.

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

FAQs on MAHE Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000 and the last batch averaged INR 4.08 LPA, so the fee comes 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 score is just above the closing score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General General route seat closed at score 35 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.08 LPA, the median was INR 4.08 LPA and 100% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

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

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

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

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 100% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.08 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.08 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the MAHE PhD MET exam and fill this college in your MAHE Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE Admission Cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 97,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.17 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. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

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

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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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.

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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MAHE Manipal Ph.D Information Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

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