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Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE
Course and Fees 2026

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M.A.(2 courses)
2.1 L - 4.8 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : MET
B.A.(4 courses)
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10+2 : 45 %
Exams : ISCKarnataka 2nd PUC+2 More
B.Sc.(1 course)
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Q:   Is BA available at Manipal Institute of Communication?
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Yes, Manipal Institute of Communication offers a year BA programme and a four-year BA (Hons) programme in Media and Communication. For admission to BA courses, candidates have to ensure that they are fulfilling the eligibility criteria i.e. Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 45%. Additionally, candidates have to appear for the MET entrance exam. The last decision of the college for admission to the BA programme is based on the scores secured in the MET entrance examination. 

Q:   Is Manipal Institute of Communication good for M.A.?
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Yes, Manipal Institute of communication is a good option to pursue M.A. There are two specialities available in this course:-

  1. MA in media and communication. 
  2. MA in film art and film making. 

Both these specialities have a good scope in future and students can make a good career in those field. The salary package offered in this course is also good. The median salary which was offered for this course was 7LPA. So choosing MA from this Institute will not be a bad idea for any students, seeing all other factors like faculty, infrastructure etc. 

Q:   What is the tuition fee for BSc course at Manipal Institution of Communication?
A: 
For the 2026–2027 AY, the tuition charges for the BSc in Animation at the Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) is approximately 5.4 lakhs for the general category. Thus figure is indicative and subject to final confirmation by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) at the time of enrollement. 
Q:   How to pay course fees online at Manipal Institute of Communication for BA course?
A: 

Tuition fee for BA at Manipal institute of Communication is INR 4.5 lakh. Candidates can submit the fees by demand draft, by bank transaction, by credit/debit card, etc. he aspirants can reach out to the university admission office for the account details. Additionally, the authorities can also guide the payer better regarding the mode of payment. Additionally, on the official website of the college, the guidelines for refund policy of tuition fees is mentioned. 
Note: The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

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Q:   Does Manipal Institute of Communication offers Scholarships?
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Yes, Manipal Institute of Communication provides scholarships to its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under various categories.

Q:   What is the tuition fee for BA course at Manipal Institution of Communication?
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For the 2026–2027 AY, the tuition charges for the BA at the Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) is approximately 3.9L - 7.1L for the general category. Thus figure is indicative and subject to final confirmation by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) at the time of enrollement. 
Q:   What is the eligibility at Manipal Institute of Communication?
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Candidates can apply online only if they meet the eligibility criteria. Check below the course-wise eligibility at Manipal Institute of Communication:

Course

Common Eligibility

MA

Pass UG degree with a 50% aggregate score in any field

BSc

Pass Class 12 from a recognised board

BA Media & Communication BA (Hons.) Media & Communication

Pass in Class 12 with a 45% aggregate score

BA Graphic Design & Digital Media Marketing

Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board

Q:   What is the placement package offered at Manipal Institute of Communication?
A: 

The median salary details are disclosed in the NIRF report 2025. The median package offered to UG 3-year students during placements 2024 was INR 3 LPA. For PG 1-year and PG 2-year courses, it stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 5 LPA. The table below depicts the salary trends for the past three years.

CourseMedian Package (2022)Median Package (2023)Median Package (2024)
UG 3-yearINR 3.50 LPAINR 3.50 LPAINR 3 LPA
PG 1-yearINR 4 LPANAINR 4 LPA
PG 2-yearINR 7 LPAINR 7 LPAINR 5 LPA

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Q:   What was the highest package offered at Manipal Institute of Communication?
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According to the latest data, the highest package offered to the students at Manipal Institute of communication was 13 LPA. The average package which was offered to students during the placement drive was a around 3.5 LPA. The placement packages are decent. Many good companies like BBC, India Today, CNN, Times group visited the campus for the placement drive. For UG courses ,62 out of 135 students were placed and for PG courses, 33 out of 54 students were placed. Seeing the placement ratio and the packages, it can be said that the students can get a good return on thier fees invested, if they work up on thier skills. 

Q:   How are B.Sc placements at Manipal Institute of Communication?
A: 

The B.Sc programme at the Manipal Institute of Communication has a good placement record. Almost 70% of students are placed in either good studios or are doing well-working freelance. The institute is visited by more than 60 top companies of the industry. However, for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it would be best to contact the Manipal Institute of Communication directly or visit their official website.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters for BA placements at Manipal Institute of Communication?
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Manipal Institute of Communication provides placements to BA and other course students. Some of the top recruiters for MIC placements are Times Group, India Today, CNN, Amazon, and BBC. Many other good companies other than those stated above were also included. The placement packages offered by these companies were also good. 13 LPA was the highest package which was offered to the students. The average package of UG was 3.5LPA respectively.

Q:   How many students are placed during Manipal Institute of Technology placements?
A: 

The 2024 batch of UG 3-year courses comprised 49 students. Out of these 47 were placed during MIC MAHE placements 2024. Furthermore, 1 out of 4 PG 1-year and 30 out of 37 PG 2-year students were placed during placements 2024. Check the number of students placed over the past three years from the table below:

CoursePlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)
UG 3-year

- Total Students: 135

- Students Placed: 62

- Total Students: 122

- Students Placed: 28

- Total Students: 49

- Students Placed: 47

PG 1-year

- Total Students: 6

- Students Placed: 6

- Total Students: 5

- Students Placed: 0

- Total Students: 4

- Students Placed: 1

PG 2-year

- Total Students: 54

- Students Placed: 33

- Total Students: 43

- Students Placed: 26

- Total Students: 37

- Students Placed: 30

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Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE 
Admission FAQs

Q:   How are MA placements at Manipal Institute of Communication?
A: 

The placements for the MA programme at Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) are very promising:

MIC has consistently maintained a 100% placement rate over the years.
Over 60 of the industry's leading companies attend the institute.
The highest package available at MIC is 13 LPA, whereas the typical package is approximately 3.5 LPA.
Approximately 90% of students are placed in.
Companies such as Uber, Cognizant, Thomson Reuters, Glitch, Ad Factors, and Social Panga come to recruit.

Q:   Is Manipal Institute of Communication as good as NISCORT Media College for MA?
A: 

Both Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) and NISCORT Media College are well-known colleges for obtaining a master's degree in media & communication.

Manipal Institute of Communications (MIC):

MIC is part of the prestigious Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and is regarded as one of India's top five media colleges.
The curriculum meets the industry's current requirements.
The faculty is dedicated and prepared to go above and beyond for the sake of the class.
The alumni network at MIC is quite strong, and there are numerous internship and employment options available based on alumni recommendations.


NISCORT Media College:

NISCORT Media College offers students a distinct viewpoint on media subjects.

Q:   Can I get B.Sc at Manipal Institute of Communication with 75 percentile in CUET?
A: 

For candidates who aspire to qualify for the CUET and get admitted to their desired university, it is very important to score well in the examination. Candidates must secure between 300-400 marks in the CUET. The minimum CUET passing marks for Section I- Language will be around 80 to 90 each for A and B. Candidates must obtain between 160-180 marks in both sections IA and Section I B to pass CUET if a person has selected one language from both.

Section II- Domain -Specific subjects will be over 120 marks. The CUET passing marks for Section III- General Aptitude Exam will be more than 120 marks.

Now to talk of Manipal Institute admission criteria, it is important for the student to fetch minimum of 50

If you're having the desired score structure both in the boards and in CUET, you can easily get admission to the Institution. Students scoring above 70 percentile is considered as a good score in the CUET for Manipal as laid by the Institution. So, if the candidate got 75% then it's a good go for the candidate for pursuing B.Sc or other desired Course.

Q:   Can I get admission in Manipal Institute of Communication for B.Sc with 60% in Class 12th?
A: 

Yes, with this very score you can get admission in this university and course. The candidate must have passed 10+2 or A Level or IB American 12th grade or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsary subjects, along with any one of Chemistry or Computer Science or Biotechnology or Biology or Statistics or Engineering Drawing as optional subject for admission to B.Sc in Manipal Institute of Communication.

If, you've fetched 60% aggregate in your class 12th, then it falls under the required criteria for a candidate who's interested to study in this university, so you may apply. For further details a candidate may in person visit the campus or check the official website of the Institution.

Q:   What is the course fees for three years BA in Manipal Institute of Communication?
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The BA course at Manipal Institute of Communication is available for both three years and four years. The total fees of the BA programme at MIC include a number of components such as tuition fees, hostel fees, caution deposits and various one-time charges. The total tuition fee for a three-year BA course is INR 4.5 lakh. Students can pay the fees either annually or semester-wise.
Note: This MIC BA fee has been taken from the official website of the college. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the placement rate recorded during Manipal Institute of Communication placements?
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According to Manipal Institute of Communication NIRF report 2023, the course-wise total students and number of students placed during Manipal Institute of Communication placements 2022 are presented below:

Course

Total Students (2022)

Students Placed (2022)

UG 3-year

135

62

PG 2-year

54

33

PG 1-year

6

6

Further, the trends witnessed during Manipal Institute of Communication placements over the past three years with respect to the total students and number of students placed are presented below:

Course

Placement Statistics (2020)

Placement Statistics (2021)

Students Placed (2022)

UG 3-year

Total students: 133

Students placed: 40

Total students: 151

Students placed: 30

Total students: 135

Students placed: 62

PG 2-year

Total students: 44

Students placed: 23

Total students: 54

Students placed: 35

Total students: 54

Students placed: 33

Q:   What is the placement scenario at Manipal Institute of Communication?
A: 

The MIC MAHE placements 2024 concluded with 47 UG 3-year, 1 PG 1-year and 30 PG 2-year students placed. The median package offered to PG 2-year students from batch 2024 was the highest and stood at INR 5 LPA. For UG 3-year and PG 1-year courses, it was INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA.

Q:   How is faculty at Manipal School of Communication?
A: 

Manipal Universities, being one of the best university for communication and which is globally integrated have the best faculty for sure. Their faculty here is very professional and experienced persons. Lot offaculty membershere are graduated and done theirMastersin most prestigious universities all over the world.

Manipal school of communication have faculty are chosen considering both knowledge and experience at the same time. So the worry for the knowledge and experience offaculty memberscan be completely forgetten.

I hope this helps! 

Q:   Are admissions in Manipal School of Communication open?
A: 

Every year Manipal University conduct an exam called MET i.e., Manipal entrance test, after the test is done it will declare  results in few days. Based on the merit of the student it fills up all the courses in the university

Other than Manipal Entrance Test people also get admitted directly through their merit marks in 12th grade board marks in physics, maths, chemistry and biology, or through some kind of personal interview, portfolios etc. So this year as the Manipal University Entrance Test is completed the admission process is going on

I hope this helps!

 

Q:   Are there any seat reservations at Manipal School of Communication?
A: 

No, there are no seats in Manipal University based on reservation, there are no management seats not any reservations seats. All the students who want to get into this university must pass the minimum eligibility criteria i.e.,  

Either they need to be qualified student in Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 

Or they should excell in board marks of 12th grade and pass the personal interview

 

I hope this helps!

Q:   When are Manipal Institute of Communication application forms out?
A: 

The application forms for Manipal Institute of communication are already out.The students who are interested to take admission can apply online by filling the application form from the Institute's official website/MAHE. There will be a admission section on the website where information related to admission, cutoff etc. is uploaded. After filling the application form, students will be called to appear for the MET exam. Based on the result of the entrance exam, students will be given the final admission. 

Q:   Which has better placement at Manipal Institute of Communication, B.Sc or M.A.?
A: 

At Manipal Institute of communication, M.A. has better placement than B.Sc. This is because MA is a PG course and PG courses have better placements than UG courses. The salary packages of PG courses are also better. In the 2022 placement drive, the median package offered to PG students was 7 LPA and UG students were offered 3.5 LPA  average package. The Masters students have a better knowledge than the UG students because of internships etc. But for doing MA, a graduation degree with minimum 45 perfect is required. In UG courses 62 out of 135 students were placed. While in PG courses, 33 out of 54 students were placed. So the ratio of students getting placed is more in Master courses. 

Q:   How can I get admission in Manipal institute of Communication?
A: 

The applicants who want to be admitted in Manipal Institute of Communication can go through the admission process given below:

MIC Admission Process

Candidates willing to be admission to various courses at the Manipal Institute of Communication must submit an online application form along with a registration fee of INR 800.

MIC selection round

The institute set some tests for selection to any UG, PG and Diploma courses. For admission to MA, the selection is based on the MET entrance exam, while for BSc & BA programme, candidates need to appear for the Home-Based test (DT), conducted by the Manipal Institute of Communication. Admission to BA / BA (Hons) Media and Communication is merit-based.

Final Seat Allotment

MIC releases a merit list of selected candidates for final seat allotment.

Admission Confirmation

The selected candidates in the MIC released list must make course fee payment within the given dates to lock their seats.

Q:   Which is the top course of Manipal Institute of Communication?
A: 

There are many courses which are available to pursue at Manipal Institute of communication. The courses which are available here are BA, MA, BVOC, BSc, PG Diploma, and certificate courses. All the courses of this Institute are the best in their respective fields, but if we talk about the best or top course of this Institute, MA is the answer. MA has the most number of specialties available like filmmaking and art, media, and communication. The placement packages of this course are also the highest, INR 7 LPA was the median package which was offered to MA students during the 2022 placement drive. The students should choose the course according to their interests. 

Q:   What all courses are available at Manipal School of Communication karnataka?
A: 

Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), Manipal is ranked 1st amongst the top media schools in India

Courses provided are

1.Bachelor of arts (media and communication)

2.Master in arts

3.Bachelor of vocational ( Graphics and digital media)

4.Bachelor ofScience ( animation)

I hope this helps!

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Manipal Institute of Communication also known as the School of Communication was established in 1997 and is affiliated to Manipal University. Certification course at Manipal Institute of Communication is a 6 months course offered at the Certificate level. The total tuition fee for Manipal Institute

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Yes, Manipal Institute of communication accept CUET scores for many of thier UG programs. But if any student want to take admission without CUET, he/she can take admission with MET ie. manipal entrance test also. CUET is not compulsory for the students to take admission. The students need to have a

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There is only a single branch of B.Sc which is available to pursue at Manipal Institute of Communication. B.Sc in animation with a tution fees of 4.6 lacs is available to pursue. This is the best branch which a student can opt if he/she wants to make his/her career in animation. Animation has a very

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Yes, you can take admission at Manipal Institute of communication with a 70 percent in Class 12. Although the minimum Class 12  percentage required to take admission is 45 percent. But you cannot take admission by only Class 12 score. An entrance exam which is MET (Manipal entrance test) is to be cl

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Yes, Manipal Institute of communication offer better placements than NISCORT Media college. This can be justified by seeing the placement packages and recruiters of both the colleges. The top recruiters of both the institutions are almost same but the difference is in the placement packages and rati

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