Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
One of India's leading private universities — medicine, engineering, management and allied health.
Overview
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), formerly Manipal University, is a private Institution of Eminence at Manipal, Karnataka, established in 1953 (deemed-university status 1993). In NIRF 2025 it is ranked #14 Overall, #3 among Universities and #19 in Research, and holds NAAC A++ accreditation (CGPA 3.65). It enrols around 28,365 students with 2,938 faculty, across founding institutions including Kasturba Medical College (KMC) and Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT).
Highlights
- NIRF #3 · University · NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.65)
- Median salary ₹4.3–14 L (NIRF)
- 7 programmes offered · Deemed University
- Established 1953 · Manipal, Karnataka
Courses offered
7 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
Seat counts vary across affiliated colleges/campuses — admission is via the entrance route in the Admission tab.
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | UG · 5.5 yrs | — |
| BDS — Dental Surgery | UG · 5 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Pharm — Pharmacy | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| B.Sc — Nursing | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| BBA — Business Administration | UG · 3 yrs | — |
| MBA — Master of Business Administration | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — the programme-specific entrance test and the institute's own admission process.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹4.3–14 L, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1953, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is located in Manipal, Karnataka, with a student community of around 28,365.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
Median salary by programme level
| Programme level | Median salary (NIRF) | Cohort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (3-yr) | ₹4.3 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Undergraduate (4-yr) | ₹8 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Undergraduate (5-yr) | ₹9.5 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Postgraduate (2-yr) | ₹11.8 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
| Postgraduate (3-yr) | ₹14 L | 2023-24 | NIRF ↗ |
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 7 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | — | — |
| BDS — Dental Surgery | — | — |
| B.Tech — Computer Science | — | — |
| B.Pharm — Pharmacy | — | — |
| B.Sc — Nursing | — | — |
| BBA — Business Administration | — | — |
| MBA — Master of Business Administration | — | — |
Programme-wise fees are being compiled from official sources — use the enquiry form for the current fee of a specific programme.
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at MAHE Manipal?
Fees vary widely by programme. BTech at MIT Manipal runs roughly ₹10-22 lakh for the full course, while MBBS at KMC Manipal is in the ₹70-lakh range overall. Hostel is extra. Always confirm the current year's fee on the official MAHE site.
How do I get admission for BTech at MAHE Manipal?
BTech admission is entrance-based through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). You apply online, sit MET, and seats are allotted on merit and counselling. Eligibility is Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Check the official MAHE admission page for dates.
How is MAHE Manipal ranked by NIRF?
In NIRF 2025 MAHE was ranked 3rd in the University category and featured in the overall top rankings. Manipal Institute of Technology also ranks within the top-60 for engineering. Confirm the latest position on nirfindia.org.
How do I get MBBS admission at MAHE Manipal?
MBBS admission is through NEET UG followed by centralised counselling (MCC/KEA). Qualifying NEET is mandatory; seats are allotted on merit through counselling. Fees are substantial, so review the official fee structure and scholarship options before applying.
Is MAHE Manipal a good college?
MAHE is a well-established deemed university with strong NIRF rankings, wide programme choice and good infrastructure. It is regarded highly for medicine and engineering. Fees are higher than government institutions, so weigh cost against reputation and your course choice.
What is MET for Manipal admission?
MET (Manipal Entrance Test) is MAHE's own entrance exam used for UG and PG programmes like BTech. It is computer-based; candidates apply, sit MET, and seats are allotted through merit and counselling. See the official MAHE admissions portal for the syllabus and schedule.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website