Manipal University (MAHE): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

Manipal University - [MU]

Overview

Manipal University Karnataka (MU) was established in the year 1953.MU Karnataka has been granted the Institution of Excellence status by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is a private deemed university in Karnataka. The university provides more than 300 programs to students and has an A++ NAAC accreditation. According to the NIRF 2024, Manipal University Karnataka is placed 4th in the "Universities" category and 56th in the "Engineering" category. MU also known as Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has been ranked in the range of 901-950 by QS World University Rankings 2025.

While entrance exam results are taken into consideration for other courses, admission to some MU courses is decided by merit. In addition to being accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Manipal University Karnataka is ISO certified.

Manipal University Karnataka offers a number of popular courses, including MTech, MBA, MCA, MDes, BTech, BSc, BBA, BPT, BDS, BA, BDes, BArch, and BTech. Most significantly, students can enrol in courses at Manipal University at affordable prices. Some of the popular recruiters at MU Karnataka are Ericsson, EY, Oracle, Flipkart, Adobe, Philips, Adani Group, etc. At MU Karnataka placements in 2023 the highest package offered was of INR 54.75 LPA.

Packages and Recruiters?

Manipal University Karnataka (MU): Quick Highlights

Top Recruiters	Ericsson, EY, Oracle, Flipkart, Adobe, Philips, Adani Group,
Fees Range	INR 51,000 - INR 431,500
University Type	Private Deemed University
MU Ranking (Overall)	#901-950 by QS World University Rankings 2025 #197 by QS University Rankings (Asia) 2025 #4 by NIRF 2024 (University)
MU Ranking (B.Tech)	#9 out of 160 in Outlook 2024 #6 out of 173 in IIRF 202
Recognition By	UGC, AIRIAA
Certified By	ISO
Entrance Exams	Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Year of Establishment	1953
Total Area (in acre)	313
Faculty count	3000+
Application mode	Online

Manipal University Karnataka Ranking

With a #14 ranking in the NIRF 'Overall' category in 2024, MU Karnataka solidified its position as one of the leading universities. In the 'Overall' category, Manipal University placed in the top 50 nationwide for the third year in a row in 2024.

Ranking	Overall	MBA
NIRF 2024	#4 out of 200	–
QS World University Rankings	#901-950 out of 1500	–
Outlook	#9 out of 50	#20 out of 119
IIRF	–	#54 out of 100

Manipal University - [MU]

Programs

With 574 courses, Manipal University provides students with education in a variety of fields, including business and management studies, nursing, and medicine and health sciences. Popular courses at the undergraduate level include BBA, B.Sc., and B.Des. Additionally, the MBA/PGDM, M.Sc., and M.A. are among the postgraduate courses provided here. To learn the qualifying requirements and total cost of tuition for all Manipal University courses, students can refer to the table below:

Courses	Fees (1st year)	Duration	Eligibility criteria
MBBS	₹70.89 Lakhs	4 years 6 months	10+2 with 50% + NEET
B.Tech	₹13.1 Lakhs - ₹19.58 Lakhs	4 years	10+2 with 50% + MET
BBA	₹6.56 Lakhs	3 years	10+2 with 50%
M.Tech	₹3.6 Lakhs - ₹6.06 Lakhs	2 years	Graduation with 50%
B.Com	₹ 5.98 Lakhs	3 years	10+2 with 50%
MBA	₹16.4 Lakhs - ₹17.74 Lakhs	2 years	Graduation with 50%
M.Com	₹1.65 Lakhs - 1.73 Lakhs	2 years	Graduation with 50%

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years

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Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years

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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years

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Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years

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Manipal University - [MU]

Admissions

Admission to all courses at MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) is open. Numerous undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in the domains of medicine, technology, science, humanities, social science, management, etc. are available for admission to the institution.

Some of the courses have merit-based admissions. Others take the entrance exam score into account. Online applications are accepted at Manipal University Karnataka (MU). Depending on the program, MU Karnataka admission 2025 is determined by merit, national level entrance examinations, and the MET (Manipal entrance exam).

Program Name	No. of Courses	Course Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Entrance Exam
MBA	5	2 years	Class 12 with 50% aggregate	CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC + MGD + PI + Work Experience (if any)
BBA	11	3 to 5 years	Class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate	MET + Counselling
B.Tech	52	4 years	Class 12 with 50% aggregate	MET + Counselling
MSc	86	2 to 5 years	Graduate with 50% aggregate	Merit-based or MET/ Department Test/ PI/ SOP
BSc	43	3 to 5 years	Class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate	MET + Counselling

Manipal University Karnataka Important Dates:

Important Events	Dates
MET 2025 Application Form	October 14 2024 to March 15
MET 2025 Admit Card	April 2025
MET 2025 slot booking	April 2025
MET 2025	April 2025

FAQs related to Admissions

Can I join Manipal without entrance?

Admission to Manipal University is entirely determined by entrance. With a few exceptions, candidates are chosen based on their performance on their most recent qualifying exam or their ability to pass the department-specific test for the course. Aside from that, candidates must take the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) before moving on to subsequent selection rounds for programs like BBA, MA, BTech, BPharm, etc.

What are the subjects taught in the first semester of B.A in the Culinary Arts course at MAHE?

Culinary arts-related disciplines are covered in the Manipal Academy of Higher Education's undergraduate culinary arts program. Some typical topics pertaining to culinary arts are listed below:

Cooking Principles
Introduction to Cooking and Food Services
Nutrition
Culinary Terms
Knife Skills, etc.

Manipal University - [MU]

Placements

There were 3835 placements at the end of Manipal University Karnataka Placements 2023. The highest package offered by MU Karnataka went up by almost 24% to INR 54.75 LPA. The average package for engineering students was INR 12.59 LPA. Adani, Adobe, Aditya Birla, Bank of America, Bajaj Finserv, Big Basket, IBM, Honeywell, and others were among the top recruiters of MU Karnataka.

Particulars	Placements Statistics (2023)	Placements Statistics (2022)
Total Number of Graduating Students	7053	6686
Number of students placed	3835	4288
Placement Percentage	54% (Approx)	64% (Approx)
Highest Package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 44 LPA

Manipal University - [MU]

Infrastructure

Hostel Facility

Manipal University Karnataka provides separate hostel facilities to boys and girls. Here is the breakdown for the following:

Facilities	Boys Hostel	Girls Hostel
Annual Hostel Fees	₹73,000	₹95,000
AC Electricity Advance	₹15,000	₹10,000
Mess Advance	₹53,000	₹53,000
Hostel Deposit	₹7,500	₹15,000

Other than Hostel OUAT also provide infrastructure facilities to the students:

Other Facilities	Details
Medical / Hospital Facility	Medical facilities for students in case of immediate care needed.
Library	6 major central libraries to provide assistance to students.
Sports Complex	Marena is the sports complex at Manipal University Karnataka. Both indoor and outdoor sports facilities are provided including gymnasium, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court, badminton court, etc are available in university.
I.T. Infrastructure	Equipped with modern I.T. infrastructure and with high speed internet .
GYM Facility	Gym facilities for student’s overall fitness with modern machinery and equipment
Laboratories	Agricultural labs , computer labs, data science lab, imaging lab, etc assigned to students for their research and development.
Cafeteria	Properly furnished cafeteria for students for their meals and refreshment.
Auditorium	Provided Auditorium facility for students to carry out their extra curricular activities and events.
Shuttle Service	Provided Shuttle Service in the campus for students to easily transport in the university campus.
Convenience Store	Provided in the University for students to buy things for their everyday use.
Music Room	For students to practice and learn
Moot Court (Law)	Moot Court Facility for students to practice Court proceedings.

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

What is the entrance examination fee for admission to B.A course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

For admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts degree at Manipal University Karnataka, students must have a score on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). The Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers this entrance exam to applicants for admission to its numerous undergraduate programs. It costs INR 1400 for candidates to take the MET. Entrance exam fees and application fees are not the same. However, there is no compensation for the money paid for the exam or the application.

What is the MET application fee?

Candidates must pay the MET application fee online in order to successfully register for the entrance exam. Candidates in the General Category must pay INR 600 for their MET application. Candidates must use a credit card, debit card, or net banking to pay the MET application fee online. Other payment methods will not be accepted by the authorities.