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Manipal University M.A. Courses & Fee 2025: Eligibility, Admission & Dates

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MAHE MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 60K - 4.8L
Median Package 11.8L
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  • Graduation score50%
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    Q:   Can I join Manipal University (MAHE) without entrance exam?
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    Manipal University admissions are entirelyy entrance-based. Except for a few courses, where candidates are selected through the merit obtained in their last qualifying exam or by qualifying for Department specific tets for the respective courses. Apart from that, for courses like BBA, MA, BTech, BPharm, etc. candidates must appear for Manipal Entrance Test (MET), followed by other selection rounds. 

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters during Manipal University placements?
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    The University attracted over 287 recruiters for its 2025 placement session who offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. The top recruiters of Manipal University in 2025 included Ericsson, EY, Oracle, Flipkart, Adobe, Philips, Adani Group, Amazon, IBM, Samsung, SAP Labs, BOSCH India, Boeing, L&T, Cisco, Cipla, Microsoft, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors and offered new-age job profiles.

    Q:   What was the highest package of Manipal University Bangalore placements?
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    As per the latest report, the highest international package offered during Manipal Institute of Technology placements 2025 so far stood at INR 2.19 Crore per annum. The following table represents the overall  highest package offered during MIT University placements 2025:

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    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest Interational Package

    INR 2.19 Crore per annum 

    Highest Package

    INR 57 LPA

    Q:   Does Manipal University students get placement easily?
    A: 

    Manipal University has a decent record of placements. The University has an active training and placement cell which is responsible for securing lucrative career opportunities for students. Manipal University placements are still ongoing for academic year 2024-2025. As per the latest report, the University recorded 77.4% placements for batch 2025 so far. The key highlights of MIT Manipal placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

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    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest International Package

    INR 2.19 Crore per annum

    Highest domestic package

    INR 57 LPA

    Average package

    INR 12.31 LPA

    Median package

    INR 10.05 LPA

    Total recruiters

    287+

    Placement rate

    77.4%

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    Q:   Can I get direct admission to B.Sc at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
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    For admission to the BSc course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, candidates are required to fulfil the general eligibility criteria i.e., Class 12 with 45% and have valid scores in (Manipal Entrance Test) i.e., in-house entrance examination. There is a chance that Manipal Academy of Higher Education will accept direct admission to BSc courses if the seats are vacant after the release of the merit list. Additionally, MAHE only admits students based on merit and does not have any management quota, payment seats, or donation seats.

    Q:   Is Manipal University a good university?
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    Manipal University is a good university as it has been granted the Institution of Excellence status by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The university is accredited A+ by NAAC and offers more than 300 programmes to students. Further, Manipal Mahe University has off-campuses in Mangaluru, Bengaluru, and Jamshedpur, as well as an offshore campus in Dubai (UAE). 

    Q:   Does Manipal University accept NEET?
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    Yes, for admission to MBBS course, the university only accepts a valid score of NEET UG. Those who want to get admission to this course must fuflil the minimum eligibility criteria and qualify for NEET UG. This exam is conducted every year by NTA. All the MBBS aspirants have to sit for this exam and attend the counselling process. To apply for the NEET UG entrance exam, refer to this link. After qualifying for the entrance exam, candidates must also fill an in-house application form on the official website of Manipal University. Get the full admission process for MBBS at Manipal University, here

    Q:   Why choose Manipal University?
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    Manipal University Karnataka is ranked 4th and 56th under the 'Universities' and 'Engineering' categories by the NIRF 2024. The University is home to over 35,000 students and has over 9,000 supporting services. Through various colleges and departments, the deemed university offers UG, PG, PhD, and other courses to students across the Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Management, Arts, Science, Commerce, and other streams. Apart from this, the university provides placement opportunities to students in top-notch companies such as Ericsson, EY, Oracle, Flipkart, Adobe, Philips, Adani Group, Amazon, IBM, Samsung, SAP Labs, BOSCH India, Boeing, L&T, Cisco, Cipla, Microsoft, etc.

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    Manipal University M.A.
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    ₹ 60 K - 4.76 L
    ₹ 2.23 L
    ₹ 5 K - 10 K
    ₹ 1.31 L
    ₹ 2.88 L - 8.39 L
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    The value for money rating of this course is 4.2/5 (18 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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    Q:   How to apply for the scholarships at Manipal University?
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    Check below the steps to apply for scholarships at Manipal University:

    • Visit the official website of Manipal University.
    • Check the criteria and apply.
    • Submit the documents.
    Q:   What is the fee for B.Sc course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
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    The total fees for BSc courses at Manipal Academy of Higher Education include multiple components such as tuition fees, application fees, hostel fees, etc. The fee structure for BSc courses for NRI and international students is different. The total tuition fees for BSc courses at Manipal Academy of Higher Education for Indian students ranges from INR 2.1 lakh to INR 7.4 lakh. Candidates who choose hostel accommodation are required to pay INR 1.11 lakh - INR 5.26 lakh for hostel fees for three years.  

    It must be noted that the given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. However, it is subject to change and is hence indicative.

    Q:   What is the entrance examination fee for admission to B.Sc course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
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    For admission to BSc course, students require a Manipal Entrance Test (MET) score. The institute conducts this entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate courses offered at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. To appear in MET, candidates are required to pay INR 1400. Entrance examination fees are different from application fees. However, both the application fees and examination fees are non-refundable.

     
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    MAHE MA Admission Dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    1 Oct '25 - 15 Mar '26
    MET 2026 application form - Phase 1Ongoing
    15 Mar '26
    M.A. Application 2026 last date
    10 Apr '26 - 13 Apr '26
    MET 2026 admit card - Phase 1
    13 Apr '26 - 14 Apr '26
    MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1
    21 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26
    MET 2026 application form - Phase 2
    DatesPast Events
    30 Sep '25
    MET 2026 registration portal open
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    Q:   Can I get into Manipal Academy of Higher Education if I have scored just 60% in 10th and 75% in 12th?
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    Candidate must qualify in the NEET UG for admission to MBBS at MAHE. There is no criteria for 10th and 12th marks if the NEET UG requirement is satisfied. Candidates must take the NEET UG exam and have the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam.

    Q:   How can I get admission in MAHE Manipal?
    A: 

    MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) offers admission to various UG, PG, Diploma and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Medicine, Technology, Science, Humanities, Social Science, Management, etc. Admission to a few of the courses is merit-based. For others, the entrance exam such as MET, CAT, XAT, NEET UG, etc., score is considered. The university accepts several national-level entrance exams to shortlist the candidates. Further, the mode of application at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is online. 

    Q:   How can I apply for Manipal University?
    A: 

    The mode of application is online. Candidates can fill the form on the official website of MAHE. Aspirants must register and login to fill out the application form.

    Q:   What are the courses offered at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
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    MAHE Manipal courses are offered to students at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. These courses are offered in various streams such as Management, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Humanities, etc. Some of the popular courses offered by the university are BTech, BSc,  BDes, BPharm,  MTech, MBA, etc. 

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    4.1/5
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    M.A. in Media and Communication - Batch of 2023
    Offered by Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    4.8
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    It is the best private college.
    Placements: The placement in our course was extremely good compared to other colleges. Around 85 percent of students were placed in our course. The average package was around 6 LPA. The starting package in our course was a little bit low. The highest package was 12 LPA. 60 percent of students received internship offers. Top recruiting companies were NDTV, Times Now, etc.
    Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course were extremely good at a private college. Wi-Fi facility, digital classroom, and library facility were present. Hostel quality was also very good. The quality of food was also good. A multiple sports complex was present.
    Faculty: Teachers of our course were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable in their respective domains. The teaching quality of our faculty members was very relatable. The course curriculum was relevant. Students gain hands-on experience with the industry. The semester examination was at a moderate level.
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    M.A. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024
    Offered by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    5
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    This is the best college ever.
    Placements: There was no placement for the Masters course in the college, but companies gave us good recognition for offering well-paid jobs. Hotel Management students got amazing opportunities through college placement. Internship offers from various recognized hospitals for our course were great. We gained good experience during our internship. The college had tie-ups with many hospitals, so finding internships was not a difficult task; however, no incentives were given to the interns.
    Infrastructure: Study environment in the college was excellent. We had all the facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, a kitchen, labs, a library, college offices, and an auditorium, etc. The college campus was kept clean and hygienic. The toilets were of star hotel standards, but ours were also very dirty.
    Faculty: Faculty members are kind and caring. They are very understanding and well-equipped with knowledge about their subjects. They are generous, yet they ensure that we complete all our assignments on time. The teaching faculty made the subjects really easy for us to understand. They were really kind to help us with our major research projects. Moreover, they were fun and entertaining.
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    M.A. in Media and Communication - Batch of 2023
    Offered by Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    4.6
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    It has a good infrastructure.
    Placements: The placement percentage in our course is around 80-85%. Top leading new agency companies are our recruiters like the Times, NDTV, CNN, etc. The highest package offered in our course is 18 LPA. The average package is around 5 LPA. 70-80% of students get internship offers.
    Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available for our course are good. College labs are well-decorated and maintained. A huge library is available. A Wi-Fi facility is available on campus. The quality of the hostel is good. Limited sports facilities are also present here.
    Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They trained us with practical knowledge that is important for us. The teaching quality of our faculty members is good. The course curriculum is relevant. Semester examinations of our college are of moderate level.
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    M.A. in Media and Communication - Batch of 2022
    Offered by Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    4.4
    4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Review of Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
    Placements: The alumni network of Manipal Institute is quite solid. We do get a bunch of internship and placement opportunities based on alumni recommendations, but one of the major recommendations is for IT sector companies like TCS, which offers internal communication internships and also gives a good stipend. At the end of the day, almost all students get placed primarily in IT, followed by FMCG and lastly, finance companies. Packages depend on the company; the highest is 10.4 LPA, the average package is 5.2 LPA and the lowest is 3.6 LPA. But getting a job in our core field is difficult.
    Infrastructure: The institute is situated in a scenic location and is also close to a road, which is very useful. Classroom and hostel distance is greater; it is better to buy a bicycle for travel. There are many festivals organized in hostels; that's why day scholars can not enjoy that events. Our campus gives huge value to sports as it offers so many sports such as football, basketball cricket, etc. Our campus organizes tournaments every month, and we have a variety of clubs that help students study. Also, the college library has big digital boards, projectors, and classrooms with comfortable seating. Honestly, hostels are not affordable to middle-class students, but the food is tasty and hygienic.
    Faculty: Our university is 7th in cleanliness and teaching. Teachers prove that they are very helpful; they have done research in subjects like media and literature. Teachers have in-depth knowledge about their subjects. The course structure is well planned, and they always make minor changes. All internal and external exams are done through the e-pad system so no one can cheat. Also, exams are so strict.
    Other: Manipal is famous for events and activities; the crowd here includes students from all Indian states, and scholarships are based on merit and income.
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    M.A. in Media and Communication - Batch of 2023
    Offered by Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    It is a really very good college.
    Placements: Our college is known for its placements. Every year, hundreds of companies come to our college for recruitment. Last year, the placement rate was above 70 percent in our course. Top recruiting companies are the BBC Group, India Today, CNN, etc. These companies offer an average package of INR 10 LPA. For internships, colleges collaborate with some companies to provide internships for students.
    Infrastructure: The campus is lush and beautiful. The infrastructure of our course is world-class. Practical classes are very interactive here. Libraries are always well-stocked. Facilities for hostels are available on campus with an affordable feel. The rooms are also well maintained. Food in a mess is awesome. Grounds are available to play games like football, cricket, etc.
    Faculty: According to me, teachers are very knowledgeable here. Teaching methodology is unique here. They take doubt classes every week. Teachers are helpful and supportive. The course curriculum is very practical here. If you want to score well, then you have to study hard. The passing percentage was 75 percent last year.
    Other: I want to become a journalist, so I chose this course.
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    M.A. in Media and Communication - Batch of 2023
    Offered by Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Manipal is a very good institute in India.
    Placements: Our college is best at providing placements. Every year, hundreds of companies come to our college at placement time. The top recruiting companies are Times Group, BBC, CNN, etc. They offer an average package of INR 12 LPA. Many companies also come to recruit students for internships. So if you have the required skills and knowledge, then you will definitely get placed here.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is very good here. Also, management is very responsible here; all things are well managed in our department. Classes are smart, and all kinds of labs are available here. Libraries are always well-stocked. Hostels are well maintained and affordable in price. Students can choose, according to their requirements, double sharing or single sharing. Food in the mess is awesome. Sports facilities are available for students.
    Faculty: Faculty members are very good here. They all have Ph.D.s in their subjects and have good experience in teaching. Their teaching method is unique, and I like it. Also, they are available to help anytime. The course curriculum is well designed and provides industrial knowledge. Exams are not very tough here. Students can score well by studying from notes and textbooks. The passing percentage is above 70% here.
    Other: I want to become a journalist, so I chose this course.
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