Manipal University : Everything Students Must Know Before Admission

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) or Manipal University is a top deemed-to-be university and an Institute of Eminence established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Founded in 1953 based on the premise of the first self-financing medical college in India, MAHE has now developed into a recognized academic, research and innovation hub with more than 320 courses in 31 fields.

About the University

Located on a plateau in the Udupi district of Karnataka, MAHE accommodates a population of above 35, 000 students representing above 60 countries, with a staff of three thousand and above and an estimated population of approximately 10,000 support staff. It has off campuses in Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur in India and off shore campus in Dubai. The campus of the university is spread across the globe with the Wi-Fi enabled world class facilities, research centres, extensive health sciences libraries and state-of-the-art labs in diverse subjects such as health sciences, engineering, management, humanities, law and design.

Ranking and Achievements

• Institution of Eminence (IoE) Government of India since October 2020.
• 7th best on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022.
• A++ Grade Re-accredited by NAAC.
• Ranked in 801-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
• IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award and International Asia Pacific Quality Award (2007-08) Winner.
• Well-established in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship and with specific incubation centers and industry partnership.

Program Level	Course Examples	Duration	Eligibility	Fee Range (INR approx.)
Undergraduate	B.Tech, B.Pharm, BSc, BA, BBA	3-4 years	10+2 with relevant stream	₹1,00,000 - ₹4,50,000/year
Postgraduate	M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharm, MA, MSW, M.Sc	2 years	Graduation in relevant field	₹1,50,000 - ₹5,00,000/year
Doctoral	Ph.D. in Engineering, Medicine, Sciences, Humanities	Varies	Postgraduate degree	Fee as per program
Diploma & Certificate	Various technical & skill-based diplomas	Varies	Course-specific	Varies by course

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Undergrad programs have 10+2 and recognized boards usually have minimum percentage requirements and entrance examinations, like MET (Manipal Entrance Test), in engineering.
• For pursuing PG courses, completing bachelors and taking an entrance exam is required. 
• PhD students need a master degree and acceptance of research proposals.
• The international students are required to complete visa and language skills requirements.

Campus Life and Infrastructure.

• Modern laboratories, simulation centres, libraries and research facilities in ultra-modern campuses.
• An anatomy museum and one of the largest health sciences libraries in all of Asia.
• Sports complex MARENA with badminton, squash, tennis, basketball courts, gym, and walking track is an advanced sporting facility.
• Cultural, sports, and social events added to the campus life leading to holistic development.

Faculty

Manipal University has a seasoned faculty that is academic and industry experienced in various fields. Research, international collaboration and student mentoring is also done by the professors and experienced staff. The faculty is also devoted to pedagogy in accordance with the recent academic tendencies and demands in the industry. 

Who Should Take Admission?

• Those students who want to receive a degree that is recognized worldwide and has robust research and industry interface.
• Applicants seeking multi-disciplinary learning experience and global experiences.
• Professionals seeking a campus that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development.

Who Should Avoid Taking Admission? 

• Students who just require non-technical education in the traditional classroom set up.
• Students who are unprepared to face a challenging curriculum and state-of-the-art technology.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education is one of the lights of good education, new ideas, and international relations. Its strong academic programs, accreditation, infrastructure and student-driven orientation equip students with leadership positions across the world. MAHE has an unparalleled opportunity to offer students with a rich and diverse setting the opportunity to have an academic experience alongside industry-ready skills.

To learn more about courses, admissions, eligibility as well as fees, access the official MAHE site.