Manipal Academy of Higher Education is located on a plateau in Karnataka’s Udupi district. The institution has won the prestigious IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award and the International Asia Pacific Quality Award in 2007-2008. MAHE was ranked 26th by the QS India University Rankings in 2020 and was ranked 14th position overall by NIRF 2020.
MAHE has been granted Institution of Eminence status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. MAHE offers courses like medicine, engineering, communication, management, architecture, humanities, and many more. Admissions to some of the courses are based on the entrance exam conducted by the institute that is MET which is popularly known as Manipal Entrance Test.
Some of the institutes under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education are:
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
- Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal
- Welcome group School of Hotel Management, Manipal
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and Mangalore
- Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal and Mangalore
MAHE Manipal has international collaborations with institutions in Australia, Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. These institutions offer twinning programs so that the students can get exposure internationally and can gain the necessary skills to become industry-ready.
Good job opportunities are provided to the students who pass out from MAHE Manipal. The institution is famous for its placement opportunities. Students from Manipal Institute of Technology, School of Management (SOM), Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Science (MCOPS), and the School of Information Sciences (SOIS) get the best placement opportunities.
Famous companies like Cognizant, Cenduit, GlaxoSmithKline, Ephicacy, and Tata Consultancy Services, etc provide job opportunities to the students and also offer a decent salary package. The average salary offered in 2019 was INR 5.25 LPA. The highest salary offered in 2019 was INR 16 LPA.
MAHE: Highlights
| Established | Institute Type |
1953IPrivate |
| Approved by |
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Entrance Exam |
MET (Manipal Entrance Test) |
| Courses Offered |
375+ courses across 31 disciplines |
| Popular Courses |
BCom, BA, BSC, BHM, BBA, BDes, MBA, BTech, BArch, Media and Communication, Filmmaking and Film Art, MTech, MBBS, BDS, etc. |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Admission Criteria |
Merit-based & Entrance Test |
| Top Recruiters |
Cognizant, Tata Consultancy, Cenduit, GlaxoSmithKline, etc. |
| Campus Area |
600 Acres |
| Facilities Available |
Hostel, Library, Sports and fitness, Auditorium |
| Official Website |
www.manipal.edu |
MAHE: Ranking
MAHE has been granted Institution of Eminence status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and has been ranked as the Top private institute by some of the national agencies. Given below are some of the statistics.
| AGENCY |
YEAR |
RANK |
| NIRF |
2020 |
8 |
| QS BRICS University Rankings |
2019 |
120 |
| QS India University Rankings |
2020 |
26 |
| Center for World University Rankings |
2019 |
1495 |
MAHE: Courses Offered
Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research Programs. Some of the programs are given below with eligibility, duration, and course-wise selection criteria.
| COURSES |
ELIGIBILITY |
DURATION |
SELECTION CRITERIA |
| BTech ( Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BSc (Biotechnology) |
Intermediate(10+2) from a minimum of 50% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. |
4 years |
MET |
| MBBS/BDS |
Intermediate (10+2) from a minimum of 50 percent aggregate. |
4 Years + 1-year internship |
NEET-UG |
| BBA (Financial markets, Human Resource, Hospitality, and Tourism) |
Intermediate with 50 percent aggregate |
3 Years |
MET |
| MBA (General, Healthcare Management, Global Business) |
Minimum of 50 percent aggregate in bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized University. |
2 Years |
CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT |
| MTech |
Minimum of 50 percent aggregate in BTech/BE/AMIE or equivalent. |
2 Years |
GATE |
| B.Des (Interior Design) |
Intermediate with 50 percent aggregate |
4 Years |
MDAT |
| B.Arch |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English with 50% + NATA |
5 Years |
NATA |
Several other programs like Bachelor of optometry, B.Sc. Emergency Medical Technology, BPharm, M.Com Professional, PharmD, M.A. History, M.Com Banking Technology, M.Des Sustainable design, Ph.D. programs in various disciplines are also offered by the institution.
MAHE: Admission Process
Admissions are offered in various UG, PG, and Research Programs by MAHE, Manipal. The admission process to apply for the various courses offered by the institution are given below.
- Visit the official website of MAHE and navigate yourself to the “Admission” page.
- Select the ‘Programs’ section where you will see the list of various programs offered by the university. At the end of the page click “Apply now”.
- The candidate will have to register now with a valid email id and phone number. Now, enter the login details, to begin with the application process.
- Fill in the information in the form correctly and upload all the documents which have been asked for in the application form.
- Submit the form along with the application fee which will be submitted through online mode.
Selection Procedure
The selection to most of the courses is done by the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) which is taken by the university. It is done on the basis of scores obtained in MET.
- Admissions to MBBS and BDS program is done on the basis of scores obtained in NEET-UG
- Admissions to B.Tech program are done on the basis of MET.
- Admission to B.Arch is done on the basis of marks obtained in NATA.
- Admission to B.Des program is based on the performance of the candidate in MDAT.
For admission to the C (MAHE), the application is done online. Eligible candidates must note that the OTBS is a first-come-first service.
- Candidates are shortlisted for Medical Programs (MBBS, BDS, MS, DM, MCh) based on their NEET scores (NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS).
- The eligibility of the candidates for all the MTech subjects is a valid score in GATE.
- The eligibility of the candidates is for all the BArch is a valid score in NATA.
- The selection for the Medical Programs is done by the national test agencies. For instance, MBBS selection is based on qualifying in NEET-UG 2022. The process includes online registration & choice filling by candidates on MCC / KEA / JCECE portal. Further, the online counselling & seat allotment is controlled by MCC / KEA / JCECEB.
- MAHE also conducts Department Test (DT), Group Discussion (GD), Panel Interview (PI1), and Personal Interview (PI2) for certain programs.
MAHE: Course Details 2026
The B.Tech and B.Arch programs are for a duration of 4 years. The table below is the course details along with the specialization and eligibility.
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| B.Tech |
· Aeronautical Engineering · Automobile Engineering · Biomedical Engineering · Biotechnology Chemical Engineering · Civil Engineering Computer & Communication Engineering · Computer Science & Engineering · Computer Science & Engineering – Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) · Data Science · Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Electronics & Communication · Information Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Mechatronics · Media Technology |
· Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / any technical vocational subject as optional, from a recognized Board · A minimum of 50 % aggregate is required by taking Physics, Mathematics, and any one of the optional subjects · Technical vocational subject must be related to Chemical / Civil / Computer / Electrical / Mechanical streams |
| BArch |
-- |
Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English or Pass in 3-year Diploma with Mathematics & English as compulsory subjects from a Central / State Government recognized Board Candidates are eligible if qualified for the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture). |
NOTE: BTech lateral entry to all programs
- 3-year Diploma (respective Engineering stream) granted by the State Board of Technical Examination. A minimum aggregate of 45% marks.
OR
- BSc Degree, with Mathematics in 12th standard, from a recognized University with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks or equivalent.
- Candidates need to appear on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET).
- The admission is based on the Merit List prepared based on the MET score.
- The admission process is completed after a Physical / Online Counselling.
MAHE: UG Admission 2026
MBBS, B.DS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy), PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), BASLP(Bachelor in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology):
| Course |
Eligibility |
| MBBS |
- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology, and English individually from a recognized Board.
- A minimum of 50 % aggregate is required by taking Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Biotechnology.
- NEET final eligibility criteria.
|
| B.DS |
- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology, and English individually from a recognized Board.
- A minimum of 50 % aggregate is required by taking Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Biotechnology.
- NEET final eligibility criteria.
|
| B.Pharma |
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English with Biology / Mathematics as optional subjects from a recognized board. |
| PharmD |
Pass in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and English with Mathematics / Biology as optional subjects from a recognized Board / University. OR DPharm or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). |
| BASLP |
- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and English with Biology / Mathematics / Computer Science / Statistics / Electronics / Psychology from a recognized Board.
- A minimum of 50 % aggregate mark or equivalent in PCB / PCM / PCO.
|
NOTE: Lateral Entry for BPharma- Diploma (Pharmacy) from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Eligibility Criteria:
- BASLP: Selection is based on the Merit List prepared based on PCB / PCM /PCO.
- PharmaD: Selection is based on the Merit List prepared on the scores secured in Manipal Entrance Test.
- Bpharma: Selection is based on the Merit List prepared on the scores secured in Manipal Entrance Test.
- MBBS: Selection is based on qualifying in NEET-UG 2022. The process includes online registration & choice filling by candidates on MCC / KEA / JCECE portal. Further, the online counseling & seat allotment is controlled by MCC / KEA / JCECEB.
- B.DS: Selection is based on qualifying in NEET-UG 2022. The process includes online registration & choice filling by candidates on the MCC portal. Further, the online counseling & seat allotment is controlled by MCC / KEA / DGHS.
MAHE: B.Sc Admission 2026
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| B.Sc |
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Clinical & Dietetics
- Emergency Medicine
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Renal Replacement Therapy & Dialysis Technology
- Perfusion Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Exercise and Sports Sciences
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Optometry
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks. |
| B.Sc |
- Health Information Management
- Psychology
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks in any stream. |
| B.Sc |
- · Radiotherapy Technology
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks. |
| B.Sc |
- Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Emergency Medicine Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
|
2 years diploma in the concerned subject after 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% mark in Diploma and at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2. |
| B.Sc |
- Biotechnology
- Food & Nutrition
- Forensic Science
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics / Biotechnology / Mathematics. A minimum of 55 % aggregate is required by taking any other Life Sciences subject. |
| B.Sc |
- Nursing
- Post Basic Nursing
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board, with a minimum 45 % aggregate marks or equivalent in PCBE. |
Eligibility Criteria:
- The selection to the B.Sc program is based on the merit list prepared based on scores in the qualifying exam/PCB/PCM/Departmental Test conducted by MAHE.
MAHE: B.A, Design & Hotel Management Admission 2026
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| Bachelor of Design |
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
|
Pass in 10+2 or 3-year Diploma from State Board of Technical Education. A minimum aggregate of 50% marks. |
| B.A |
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum of 45 % aggregate marks. |
|
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum of 55 % aggregate marks. |
- Foreign Languages & Intercultural Studies
- Aesthetic and Peace Studies
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks. |
| BHM |
_ |
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 45% mark or equivalent. |
| B.A Culinary Arts |
_ |
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum aggregate of 45% mark or equivalent aggregate marks or equivalent. |
Eligibility Criteria
- BHM & B.A Culinary Arts: The selection is based on the Departmental Test (DT), Group discussion (GD), Panel Interview (PL1), and Personal Interview (PL2).
- B.A Humanities: The selection is based on the merit list prepared based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Personal Interview (PI).
- B.A Mass media and communication: The selection is based on the merit list prepared based on scores secured in MET.
MAHE: B.B.A & B.Com Admission 2026
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| BBA |
- Business Analytics
- Banking
- Economics Studies
- Financial Market
- Human Resource
- Marketing Management
|
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent |
| B.Com |
- |
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. |
Eligibility criteria
- BBA: The selection is based on the merit list prepared based on scores secured in MET
- B.Com: The selection is based on the merit list prepared based on the Personal Interview (PI).
How to apply for MAHE UG Programs?
To successfully apply for admission to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for any UG programs, the following steps are to be kept in mind.
- The candidates need to register themselves online through the official website of MAHE.
- To register, the candidate must enter the necessary details, like name, email and create a password.
- Once registered, the candidate must fill the admission form carefully.
- Scanned photo, signature, and requisite documents of the candidate must be uploaded.
- The application fee must be paid through net banking or debit or credit cards.
- A confirmation mail will be received on the completion of the application process.
- Keep a hard copy of the admission form.
- Required Documents: Submission of Grade 11 and pre-board / prelims/model exam results of Grade 12 or completed Grade 12 results for eligibility check/NATA score/ NEET-UG Score
MAHE: PG Admission 2026: M.Tech, M.E & M.Arch
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| M.Tech |
- Aerospace Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Avionics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science & Information Security
- Energy Systems and Management
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Automation and Robotics
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems
|
Pass in BE / BTech in a relevant branch from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. Weightage will be given to candidates who have qualified GATE. |
| M.E |
- Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Automotive Embedded Systems
- Big Data and Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Embedded Systems
- Healthcare Data Analytics
- Machine Learning
- VLSI Design
|
Pass in BE / BTech in a relevant branch from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent.
|
| MArch |
Urban Design and Development |
Degree in BArch or its equivalent from a recognized University as approved by Council of Architecture (COA), with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. |
Selection criteria
- The selection to M.Tech & M.E is based on the merit list prepared based on scores secured in MET.
- The selection to M.Arch is based on Merit List prepared based on Curriculum Vitae (CV), Statement of Purpose (SOP), Portfolio of work (POW), and qualifying exam score.
MAHE: PG Admission 2026: M.Sc.
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| M.Sc (Medical) |
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Genetic Counselling
- Clinical Virology
|
Degree in BSc (with at least one subject of Biological Sciences) / BSc Nursing / BSc in Allied Health Sciences / BAMS / MBBS / BHMS / BPT / BPharm from a recognized University with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent. |
| M.Sc |
|
Degree in BSc with Reproduction / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioscience / Physiology as one of the subjects from a recognized University, with a minimum of 60 % aggregate marks or equivalent. |
|
|
Degree in BSc (Criminology / Forensic Science / Criminology & Forensic Science / Computer Applications / Computer Science / Information Technology). |
| M.Sc |
- Genome Engineering
- Medical Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology & Human Genetics
- ·Tissue Engineering
|
Degree in BSc Life Sciences or MBBS / BDS / BPharm / PharmD / BVSc / BAMS / BE or BTech (Biotechnology / Biomedical) from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent. |
| M.Sc |
|
Pass in BA / BSc Degree in Psychology from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent. |
Eligibility Criteria
- The selection to the M.Sc is based on the scores of qualifying exams.
- The scores in PI and GD are also taken into consideration.
MAHE: PG Admission 2026: MOT, MSW & MPH
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| MOT |
- Developmental Disabilities
- Hand & Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Neuro Rehabilitation
|
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. |
| MPH |
- Environment and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Health Policy
- Maternal & Child Health
|
Bachelor's degree in any Health Science discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 60 % marks or equivalent. |
| MSW |
- Community Development
- Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
- Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
|
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. |
Eligibility Criteria:
- MPH & MSW: The selection is based on the merit list prepared based on scores Personal Interview.
- MOT: The selection is based on the merit list prepared based on scores Departmental Test and Personal Interview.
MAHE PG Admission 2026: M.A, MBA & M.Com
| Course |
Specialization |
Eligibility |
| M.A |
- Indian Cuisine and Food Culture
- English
- Sociology
- History
- European Studies
- Geopolitics and International Religion
- Art and Peace Studies
- Indian Philosophy
- Fashion Management
|
Pass with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. |
| MBA |
- |
Pass with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. Valid test score in any one of the All India Management Tests (CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT). |
| M.Com |
- |
A Bachelor's degree in Management or Commerce from a recognized University, with a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks or equivalent. |
Eligibility Criteria
- MA: The section is based on the merit list prepared based on the qualifying scores and personal interview (PI).
- MBA: The section is based on the merit list prepared based on the All India Management Test score, online presentation & personal interview (PI).
- M.Com: The section is based on the merit list prepared based on a personal interview (PI).
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