Manipal University – MAHE Manipal, Bengaluru & MUJ Jaipur

Manipal is one of India's well-known higher-education brands, with a long-standing presence across engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, management, law, design, hospitality, science, humanities and other professional disciplines.

For students researching Manipal University courses, it is important to distinguish between the institutions operating under the Manipal brand. The major campuses covered in this guide are:

Note: MAHE Manipal and MAHE Bengaluru are part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is a separate university within the Manipal education network.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence and deemed-to-be university with its principal campus at Manipal, Karnataka.

MAHE offers programmes across multiple disciplines and provides undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, certificate and professional programmes. Its current admissions framework includes UG, PG, super-speciality and doctoral programmes, along with integrated, lateral-entry, diploma and certificate routes.

The university's academic ecosystem includes institutions such as:

• Manipal Institute of Technology

• Kasturba Medical College

• Manipal College of Dental Sciences

• Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Manipal College of Nursing

• Manipal College of Health Professions

• Manipal School of Architecture & Planning

• Manipal Institute of Management

• Manipal School of Life Sciences

• Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration

• Manipal School of Information Sciences

• Manipal Centre for Humanities

• Manipal Law School

• Department of Design

Manipal – Established Year & Legacy

The Manipal education system has its origins in the establishment of Kasturba Medical College in 1953.

Over the decades, the Manipal education ecosystem expanded into engineering, health sciences, management, humanities, law, design, hospitality and other professional areas.

MAHE subsequently developed into a multidisciplinary higher-education institution with campuses and academic centres in different locations.

University Status & Recognition

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

• Institution: Manipal Academy of Higher Education

• Type: Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University

• Main campus: Manipal, Karnataka

• Academic model: Multidisciplinary

• Programmes: UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, Certificate and Professional programmes

MAHE's official admissions page states that admissions are conducted on merit subject to programme-specific eligibility requirements.

Manipal University Jaipur

Manipal University Jaipur is a separate university based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It offers programmes across engineering, architecture, design, management, law, computer applications, science and health sciences.

NIRF Ranking

MAHE has continued to appear prominently in the National Institutional Ranking Framework.

According to MAHE's announcement of the NIRF 2025 results, MAHE secured 3rd position in the University category in India.

Manipal Campus – Karnataka

Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal

Location: Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka

The Manipal campus is the flagship academic location of the Manipal education system and houses a large multidisciplinary academic ecosystem.

Major Areas

• Engineering & Technology

• Medicine

• Dentistry

• Pharmacy

• Nursing

• Physiotherapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Public Health

• Management

• Computer Science

• Life Sciences

• Basic Sciences

• Architecture

• Design

• Humanities

• Law

• Hospitality

• Library & Information Science

Manipal Institute of Technology – MIT Manipal

MIT Manipal is one of the major engineering institutions within MAHE.

Major B.Tech Programmes

The Manipal campus offers engineering programmes across areas such as:

• B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering

• B.Tech Computer Science & Financial Technology

• B.Tech Mathematics & Computing

• B.Tech Artificial Intelligence-related programmes

• B.Tech Information Technology

• B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering

• B.Tech Electronics Engineering

• B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

• B.Tech Mechatronics

• B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering

• B.Tech Automobile Engineering

• B.Tech Civil Engineering

• B.Tech Chemical Engineering

• B.Tech Biotechnology

• B.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering

• B.Tech Biomedical Engineering

• B.Tech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

• B.Tech related interdisciplinary programmes

The exact programme portfolio can change between admission cycles, so students should verify the 2026 programme list before applying.

B.Tech Admission – Manipal Campus

Entrance Examination

The primary entrance route for the B.Tech programmes at MIT Manipal is the Manipal Entrance Test (MET).

MAHE's 2026 entrance-test information specifically lists all B.Tech programmes at Manipal Institute of Technology under MET.

Basic Eligibility

Generally, candidates must have:

• Passed 10+2/equivalent

• Studied Physics and Mathematics

• Studied the required additional subjects

• Met the programme-specific minimum marks requirement

The exact eligibility varies by programme and admission category.

Admission Process

Step 1: Register online
Step 2: Complete the application
Step 3: Appear for MET where applicable
Step 4: Obtain the entrance rank/score
Step 5: Participate in counselling
Step 6: Select programme/campus according to availability
Step 7: Pay the prescribed fees
Step 8: Complete document verification
Step 9: Confirm admission

MAHE's 2026 MET schedule included two examination phases, with counselling scheduled after the examination phases.

B.Tech Fees – Manipal Campus

The 2026–27 B.Tech fee structure is programme-specific and includes tuition and other institutional charges.

MAHE publishes separate fee schedules for different programmes and categories. Therefore, students should not use a single "Manipal B.Tech fee" figure for every branch.

For example, MAHE's 2026 fee documentation for its B.Tech programmes shows separate tuition and other-fee components for different branches.

Fee Components

Typically, the fee structure can include:

• Tuition fee

• Other institutional fee

• Refundable caution deposit

• Hostel fee, if applicable

• Mess/food charges

• Other applicable charges

Important: Fees can change by academic year, programme and category.

Medicine – Manipal Campus

Kasturba Medical College – Manipal

KMC Manipal is one of the major medical institutions associated with MAHE.

MBBS

• Course: MBBS

• Duration: 5.5 years including internship

• Entrance: NEET-UG

• Admission: Through the applicable counselling process

• Eligibility: 10+2 with required PCB subjects and applicable NEET requirements

2026 MBBS Fee

MAHE's 2026 general-category fee document lists the KMC Manipal MBBS programme with:

• Duration: 5.5 years

• Tuition fee: ₹10.99 lakh per first-year installment

• Other fee: ₹6.74 lakh

• First-year installment total: ₹17.83 lakh

• Four yearly installments shown in the published fee structure

• Refundable caution deposit: ₹10,000

The published five-and-a-half-year programme total shown in the fee schedule is approximately ₹71.01 lakh, including the listed tuition and other-fee components.

Medical PG – Manipal

KMC Manipal also offers postgraduate medical programmes including:

• MD General Medicine

• MD Paediatrics

• MD Dermatology

• MD Anaesthesiology

• MD Psychiatry

• MD Radiodiagnosis

• MD Pathology

• MD Pharmacology

• MD Microbiology

• MD Anatomy

• MD Biochemistry

• MD Community Medicine

• MD Emergency Medicine

• MD Respiratory Medicine

• MD Radiation Oncology

• MD Hospital Administration

• MS General Surgery

• MS Orthopaedics

• MS Ophthalmology

• MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• MS ENT

• Other specialty programmes

Admission is through the applicable national medical entrance and counselling process.

MAHE's 2026 fee schedule publishes programme-specific MD/MS fees rather than one common postgraduate medical fee.

Dentistry – Manipal Campus

Manipal College of Dental Sciences

Major programmes include:

Undergraduate

• BDS

Postgraduate

• MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

• MDS Orthodontics

• MDS Prosthodontics

• MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• MDS Periodontology

• MDS Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

• Other dental specialisations

Entrance

• BDS – NEET-UG

• MDS – NEET-MDS

Pharmacy – Manipal Campus

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers programmes such as:

• B.Pharm

• Pharm.D

• M.Pharm

• Pharmaceutical research programmes

• Doctoral programmes

Career Areas

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Drug research

• Clinical research

• Regulatory affairs

• Pharmacovigilance

• Hospital pharmacy

• Quality control

• Quality assurance

• Drug development

• Academia

Allied Health Sciences

MAHE's Manipal campus provides a broad health-science ecosystem.

Programmes include areas such as:

• Physiotherapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Medical Imaging

• Respiratory Therapy

• Health Information Management

• Nutrition

• Public Health

• Other allied-health disciplines

Management – Manipal Campus

Manipal offers management and business programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Possible areas include:

• BBA

• B.Com

• MBA

• Management-related postgraduate programmes

• Business analytics

• International business

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human resources

• Operations

• Entrepreneurship

Programme-specific entrance and selection criteria apply.

Design – Manipal Campus

The Manipal campus also offers design education.

Major Areas

• Communication Design

• Fashion Design

• Interior Design

• Product Design

• Design technology

• Design computation

• Other specialised design areas

MAHE's 2026 admission calendar lists B.Des and M.Des programmes under its Department of Design.

Hospitality – Manipal Campus

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration

Major programmes include:

• Bachelor of Hotel Management

• B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) Culinary Science

• BA/BA (Hons.) Hospitality and Services Management

• Master of Hotel Management

• M.Sc. Dietetics & Applied Nutrition

• Other hospitality-related programmes

The 2026 MAHE admissions calendar lists these programmes separately under WGSHA.

Science & Humanities – Manipal Campus

Students can find programmes across:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Computational science

• Geology

• Life sciences

• Biotechnology

• Psychology

• Humanities

• Languages

• Economics

• Sociology

• Philosophy

• History

• Political Science

• International relations

• Geopolitics

• Media and communication

Manipal Campus – Hostel & Campus Life

The Manipal campus operates as a major residential university environment.

Facilities

• Hostels

• Libraries

• Laboratories

• Research centres

• Sports facilities

• Cafeterias

• Student activity spaces

• Auditoriums

• Healthcare facilities

• Innovation facilities

• Computer and technology infrastructure

• Clubs and student organisations

Hostel and accommodation fees are published separately from academic fees and vary by room type and category.

Bengaluru Campus – MAHE

Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Bengaluru

The MAHE Bengaluru Campus provides programmes in engineering, technology, management, law, humanities, commerce and related fields.

Major Institutions/Schools

• Manipal Institute of Technology – Bengaluru

• TAPMI School of Business

• Manipal Law School

• Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

• Other academic and research units

MIT Bengaluru – B.Tech

MIT Bengaluru currently offers B.Tech programmes in areas including:

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Computer Science & Engineering – Artificial Intelligence

• Computer Science & Engineering – Cyber Security

• Computer Science & Engineering – Data Science

• Information Technology

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Electronics & Computer Engineering

• Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design & Technology

• Mathematics & Computing

• Computer Science & Financial Technology

• Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

The current MIT Bengaluru programme information confirms a four-year B.Tech structure and lists its technology-focused programme portfolio.

B.Tech – MIT Bengaluru Admission

Entrance

MET 2026 is used for applicable MAHE B.Tech admissions.

Duration

4 years / 8 semesters

The programme includes project-based learning, electives and practical exposure. MIT Bengaluru states that the eighth semester is dedicated to project work.

Eligibility

Students must meet the programme-specific 10+2 subject and marks requirements.

Selection Process

• Online application

• Entrance examination where applicable

• Merit/rank

• Counselling or seat allocation

• Programme selection

• Fee payment

• Document verification

• Admission confirmation

B.Tech Fees – MIT Bengaluru

MAHE publishes a separate 2026–27 fee structure for MIT Bengaluru.

For example, the published 2026–27 general-category schedule lists B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering with:

• 4-year duration

• First-year tuition: ₹3.76 lakh

• First-year other fee: ₹2.32 lakh

• First-year total: ₹6.18 lakh

• Published four-year programme total: approximately ₹24.42 lakh

• Refundable caution deposit: ₹10,000

The same fee document lists different fees for different B.Tech branches.

M.Tech – MIT Bengaluru

MIT Bengaluru currently lists three M.Tech programmes:

• M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering

• M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – Data Sciences

• M.Tech Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design

The programme duration is 2 years / 4 semesters.

Management – Bengaluru

TAPMI School of Business – MAHE Bengaluru

Management education is another important part of the Bengaluru campus ecosystem.

Programmes include:

• BBA

• MBA-related programmes

• Management and business programmes

Admission requirements depend on the specific programme and year.

Law – Bengaluru

Manipal Law School

Major programmes include:

• BBA LLB (Hons)

• BA LLB (Hons)

• LLB (Hons)

• LLM programmes

• Executive law programmes

MAHE's 2026 admission calendar lists BBA LLB, BA LLB, LLB and multiple LLM programmes at the Bengaluru campus.

Liberal Arts & Humanities – Bengaluru

The Bengaluru campus offers programmes including:

• BA (Hons.) English

• BA (Hons.) Journalism & Mass Communication

• BA Psychology

• BA double-major programmes

• MA English Language & Literature

• MA Multimedia & Communication

• M.Sc Applied Psychology

The official programme list confirms these Bengaluru offerings.

Commerce – Bengaluru

Commerce-related programmes include areas such as:

• B.Com

• B.Com (Hons.)

• Corporate Accounting

• Taxation

• Finance

• Business and commerce-related programmes

Bengaluru Campus – Career Opportunities

Students can pursue careers in:

Engineering

• Software development

• AI & ML

• Data science

• Cybersecurity

• Electronics

• Semiconductor/VLSI

• Product engineering

• IT consulting

Management

• Finance

• Marketing

• HR

• Consulting

• Business analytics

• Operations

• Entrepreneurship

Law

• Corporate law

• Litigation

• Legal consulting

• Compliance

• Arbitration

• Technology law

Humanities & Media

• Journalism

• Digital media

• Communication

• Content

• Public relations

• Research

• Psychology

Manipal University Jaipur – MUJ

Manipal University Jaipur

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Manipal University Jaipur is a separate university within the Manipal education network.

It provides programmes across:

• Engineering & Technology

• Architecture

• Design

• Management

• Commerce

• Computer Applications

• Law

• Science

• Pharmacy

• Psychology

• Media & Communication

MUJ – B.Tech Programmes

Current 2026 programme information lists B.Tech options including:

• B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering

• B.Tech Computer Science & Biosciences

• B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering

• B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering

• B.Tech Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design & Technology

• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

• B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering

• B.Tech Chemical Engineering

• B.Tech Civil Engineering

• B.Tech Biotechnology

• B.Tech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

• B.Tech Fashion Technology

• B.Tech dual-degree programmes

The official MUJ programme information provides programme-specific eligibility and admission criteria.

MUJ B.Tech Admission 2026

MET Route

Several B.Tech programmes accept MET 2026 rank holders.

Merit Route

MUJ also publishes merit-based admission criteria for eligible programmes.

Depending on the programme, the university may consider:

• Class XII marks

• MET rank

• JEE Main score

• SAT score

• Programme-specific eligibility

The university states that admissions remain subject to merit, eligibility and seat availability.

MUJ B.Tech Eligibility

For the standard B.Tech route, candidates generally need:

• 10+2/equivalent

• Physics

• Mathematics

• English

• One specified optional subject

• Required minimum marks

The exact percentage differs according to the programme and admission route.

MUJ – Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture – B.Arch

Duration: 5 years

The programme is designed for students interested in:

• Architecture

• Building design

• Urban design

• Construction

• Interior and spatial design

• Sustainable architecture

Applicable architecture admission requirements, including NATA or other prescribed criteria, should be checked for the relevant admission cycle.

MUJ – Design

Design programmes include:

• B.Des Fashion Design

• B.Des Interior Design

• B.Des Communication Design

• B.Des User Experience & Interaction Design

• Other design-related programmes

MUJ – Computer Applications

Major Programmes

• Bachelor of Computer Applications – BCA

• Master of Computer Applications – MCA

Career areas include:

• Software development

• Web development

• Application development

• Data analytics

• Cloud computing

• Cybersecurity

• IT services

• Database management

MUJ – Science

Programmes include areas such as:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology

• Psychology

• M.Sc. Biotechnology

• M.Sc. Chemistry

• M.Sc. Mathematics

• M.Sc. Physics

The university's published fee/programme pages list these programmes under its science and health-science offerings.

MUJ – Law

Undergraduate

• LLB

• BBA LLB (Hons)

• BA LLB (Hons)

Postgraduate

• LLM Corporate & Commercial Law

• LLM Intellectual Property Law

• LLM Criminal & Security Law

MUJ – Management

Major Programmes

• BBA

• B.Com

• MBA

• MBA Business Analytics

• MBA Real Estate Management

• M.Com Financial Analysis

MBA

The current published MUJ MBA fee page lists:

• Tuition: ₹5.10 lakh per year

• Registration fee: ₹10,000

• Refundable caution deposit: ₹15,000

• Amount payable at admission: ₹5.35 lakh

MBA Business Analytics is listed separately at:

• Tuition: ₹5.73 lakh per year

• Registration: ₹10,000

• Refundable caution deposit: ₹15,000

• Amount payable at admission: ₹5.98 lakh

MUJ – Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Programmes include:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

• B.Sc Psychology

• B.Sc (Hons.) Psychology

• Other health-science-related programmes

The current MUJ fee/programme listing confirms Bachelor of Pharmacy and psychology programmes among its offerings.

MUJ – M.Tech Programmes

Current programme listings include:

• M.Tech Structural Engineering

• M.Tech Environmental Engineering

• M.Tech Computer-Aided Analysis & Design

• M.Tech Energy Science & Technology

• M.Tech Industrial Automation & Robotics

• M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – AI/ML

• M.Tech Data Science

• M.Tech VLSI & Embedded System Design

• M.Tech Computational Biology

Manipal – Entrance Exams

MAHE's official entrance framework distinguishes between MET, department tests, combinations of tests and national entrance examinations.

Manipal Admission Process 2026

The general process is:

Step 1 – Choose Programme

Select the campus and programme according to academic background and career objective.

Step 2 – Check Eligibility

Review the programme-specific eligibility requirements.

Step 3 – Register Online

Submit the application through the relevant official admission portal.

Step 4 – Entrance Examination

Appear for MET or the applicable national/department entrance examination.

Step 5 – Merit/Rank

Candidates are considered according to the applicable merit or entrance ranking.

Step 6 – Counselling / Selection

Participate in counselling or programme-specific selection.

Step 7 – Fee Payment

Pay the required fee within the prescribed deadline.

Step 8 – Document Verification

Submit academic and identity documents.

Step 9 – Enrollment

Complete university admission and commence the programme.

MAHE explicitly states that inclusion in a merit list or counselling invitation does not by itself guarantee admission.

Direct Admission & Management Quota

Students should be careful with claims about Manipal direct admission or Manipal management quota admission.

MAHE's official admissions page states that admissions are merit-based and specifically notes that its Foreign/NRI categories are not equivalent to payment/management/reserved seats. It also states that MAHE has no agents or middlemen for admissions.

Therefore:

Students should apply through the official admission route applicable to their programme and category rather than assuming that a management quota or guaranteed direct seat is available.

Manipal Placements

Placement opportunities vary significantly according to:

• Campus

• Institution

• Course

• Specialisation

• Student performance

• Internship experience

• Technical skills

• Industry demand

Engineering Career Areas

• Software Engineering

• Product Development

• AI & Machine Learning

• Data Science

• Cybersecurity

• Cloud Computing

• Electronics

• VLSI

• Robotics

• Automotive

• Aerospace

• Core Engineering

Management Career Areas

• Consulting

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resources

• Business Analytics

• Operations

• Sales

• Product Management

Healthcare Career Areas

• Hospitals

• Clinical practice

• Research

• Pharmaceutical industry

• Diagnostics

• Public health

• Medical education

Rather than quoting a single university-wide placement package, students should evaluate the course-specific placement report.

Internships & Industry Exposure

Manipal programmes incorporate practical learning through different formats depending on the course.

Examples include:

• Internships

• Industry projects

• Practice schools

• Clinical training

• Laboratory work

• Research projects

• Capstone projects

• Live projects

• Industry interaction

MIT Bengaluru specifically highlights project work and practice-school/live-project exposure within its B.Tech structure.

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities vary by:

• Campus

• Programme

• Academic performance

• Entrance rank

• Sports achievement

• Financial background

• Special categories

Students should check the current 2026 scholarship and financial-aid regulations applicable to the specific institution.

Hostel Facilities

Residential facilities are available across the major Manipal ecosystem, subject to campus and programme.

Typical Facilities

• Single/shared rooms

• Mess facilities

• Wi-Fi/internet

• Security

• Laundry facilities

• Common areas

• Recreational facilities

• Sports

• Medical support

• Student activity spaces

Hostel fees should be checked separately from tuition because room type and campus affect the cost.

Campus Comparison – Manipal vs Bengaluru vs Jaipur

Which Manipal Campus Offers What?

Choose Manipal Campus for

• Engineering

• Medicine

• Dentistry

• Pharmacy

• Nursing

• Allied health sciences

• Biotechnology

• Hospitality

• Architecture

• Design

• Management

• Science

• Humanities

Choose Bengaluru Campus for

• Computer Science

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cybersecurity

• Data Science

• Information Technology

• Electronics

• VLSI

• Law

• Management

• Commerce

• Humanities

• Psychology

• Journalism

Choose Jaipur Campus for

• Engineering

• Computer Science

• AI & Robotics

• Electronics

• Mechanical

• Civil

• Biotechnology

• Architecture

• Design

• BCA

• BBA

• MBA

• Law

• Science

• Pharmacy

• Psychology

Career Opportunities After Manipal

A Manipal degree can lead to careers across multiple sectors depending on the programme.

Engineering

Software Engineer | AI Engineer | Data Scientist | Cybersecurity Analyst | Cloud Engineer | Electronics Engineer | VLSI Engineer | Robotics Engineer | Mechanical Engineer | Civil Engineer | Aerospace Engineer

Medicine

Doctor | Specialist | Surgeon | Medical Researcher | Clinical Professional | Public Health Professional

Pharmacy

Pharmacist | Clinical Researcher | Regulatory Affairs Professional | Pharmacovigilance Professional | Pharmaceutical Scientist

Management

Business Analyst | Consultant | Financial Analyst | Marketing Manager | HR Professional | Product Manager | Operations Manager

Law

Corporate Lawyer | Legal Consultant | Compliance Professional | Litigator | Legal Researcher | Arbitration Professional

Design

UX Designer | Product Designer | Fashion Designer | Interior Designer | Communication Designer

Documents Required for Admission

Depending on the programme, students may need:

• 10th marks card

• 12th marks card

• Transfer Certificate

• Migration Certificate where applicable

• Entrance examination score/rank

• Aadhaar/identity proof

• Passport-size photographs

• Category certificate where applicable

• Income certificate where applicable

• Medical documents where applicable

• Passport/visa documents for international applicants

• Other programme-specific documents

Why Students Consider Manipal

• Long-established higher-education ecosystem

• Multidisciplinary academic environment

• Engineering and technology programmes

• Major medical and health-science institutions

• Multiple professional disciplines

• Residential campus environment

• Industry exposure

• Research opportunities

• International academic exposure

• Multiple campus options

• Large alumni ecosystem

• Student clubs and extracurricular activities

Manipal – Important Admission Note for 2026

For 2026 admissions, applicants should verify:

• Current programme availability

• Application deadline

• Entrance examination

• Eligibility

• Tuition fee

• Hostel fee

• Scholarship rules

• Counselling dates

• Seat availability

MAHE publishes programme-specific admission dates and updates. Its 2026 calendar, for example, lists separate dates for MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, Design, WGSHA, Liberal Arts, Law and other institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions – Manipal

1. What is Manipal?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a multidisciplinary deemed-to-be university offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across Engineering, Medicine, Management, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Communication, Design and other fields. MAHE has constituent campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru and Jamshedpur.

2. Is Manipal University the same as Manipal University Jaipur?

No. MAHE and Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) are separate universities. MAHE operates campuses including Manipal and Bengaluru, while MUJ is a separate university located in Jaipur. Their programmes, admission criteria and fee structures can differ.

3. What are the major Manipal campuses?

MAHE's major Indian campuses include Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru and Jamshedpur. MAHE also has several constituent institutes within these locations.

4. What courses does Manipal offer in 2026?

MAHE offers programmes such as B.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Biotechnology, B.Sc Allied Health Sciences, B.Des, BHM, B.Sc Culinary Science, B.Sc Hospitality, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc and several medical and health-science programmes. Course availability varies by institute and campus.

5. What B.Tech programmes are offered at Manipal?

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal and MIT Bengaluru offer B.Tech programmes across multiple engineering disciplines. The 2026 admission process through MET covers B.Tech programmes at MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, Manipal University Jaipur and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology through a common entrance and counselling process.

6. What is MET?

MET stands for Manipal Entrance Test. It is the entrance examination used for admission to several MAHE programmes. For 2026, MET is used for programmes including B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc Nursing, selected Allied Health programmes and other specified courses.

7. Is MET mandatory for B.Tech admission?

For the B.Tech programmes covered by the common MET process, candidates seeking admission through the MET route need a valid MET 2026 rank. MET is also the common entrance examination for B.Tech programmes across the participating Manipal institutions listed by MAHE.

8. What is the eligibility for B.Tech at Manipal?

Eligibility varies slightly by programme. Generally, candidates need to have passed 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and another specified subject, along with the prescribed minimum marks. Students should check the exact eligibility criteria for their preferred B.Tech branch before applying.

9. Does Manipal offer BBA and management programmes?

Yes. Manipal's management institutions offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal offers management programmes including its Integrated Program in Management, while TAPMI Bengaluru offers BBA (Honours). The admission process can include MET and a Department Test depending on the programme.

10. Does Manipal offer medical and dental programmes?

Yes. MAHE operates Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal and KMC Mangalore, along with dental and other health-science institutions. Medical and dental UG admissions are through the applicable NEET-based counselling process, rather than the standard MET route.

11. Does Manipal offer pharmacy and nursing programmes?

Yes. MAHE offers B.Pharm, Pharm.D and B.Sc Nursing, among other health-related programmes. For 2026, these programmes are included among the courses for which MET is applicable.

12. Does Manipal offer courses in biotechnology and life sciences?

Yes. Manipal School of Life Sciences offers programmes including B.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Medical Biotechnology and M.Sc Molecular Biology & Human Genetics, while other MAHE institutes offer additional life-science and biomedical programmes.

13. Does Manipal offer design, communication and hospitality programmes?

Yes. MAHE offers programmes such as B.Des, B.Sc Animation, BA Graphic Design and Digital Media Marketing, MA Media & Communication, Bachelor of Hotel Management, B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons.) Culinary Science and B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons.) Hospitality and Services Management.

14. Is there a management quota or payment seat at MAHE?

MAHE's official 2026 public advisory states that there are no payment seats, management seats or reserved seats. It also states that admissions are conducted through the official MAHE admission process based on the applicable qualifying examination, MET, Department Test or regulatory entrance examination.

15. How can students apply for Manipal admissions 2026?

Students should apply through the official MAHE admissions portal and select their desired programme. Depending on the course, the process may involve MET, a Department Test, MET followed by a Department Test, or a national/regulatory entrance examination. For B.Tech, MET is followed by the common B.Tech counselling process.