MIT Manipal B.Tech admission overview, by branch
MIT Manipal admits primarily through MAHE's own Manipal Entrance Test, with JEE Main accepted for some seats and no state-domicile quota — as a constituent institute of a deemed-to-be university it sets its own entrance and counselling. MAHE's AY2026-27 circular prices its twelve B.Tech branches in three tiers rather than one flat fee: ₹24,42,000 for CSE, Computer Science Financial Technology, ECE and Mathematics Computing; ₹19,66,000 for Aeronautical Engineering and Mechatronics; and ₹18,02,000 for Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Electrical Electronics, Electronics Engineering and Mechanical — roughly a 36% spread between the top and bottom tiers. First-year hostel at the MIT campus runs ₹1,27,500 to ₹2,54,000 a year for a general candidate across more than seven named blocks and room types. Branch-wise seat counts and MET or JEE Main cutoff ranks are not published.
- Fees vary by branch tier, not a single flat B.Tech rate -- confirm your specific branch's figure.
- CSE-adjacent branches (CSE, CS&FinTech, ECE, Math & Computing) cost roughly 36% more than the lowest tier.
- Admission is via MET (MAHE's own entrance test) and JEE Main for some seats -- no state quota.
- Seat count and branch-wise cutoff rank are not yet independently verified on this page.
Evidence note: Sourced from MAHE's official AY2026-27 General Fees circular, NRI Fees circular and Health Sciences/MIT Campus hostel tariff, named throughout this page.
1. Key facts at a glance
- Institution: Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal — a constituent institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka 576104.
- Programme: B.Tech, 4 years, 12 branches across 3 fee tiers, billed across 4 yearly instalments.
- Fee range (AY2026-27, general): ₹18,02,000 – ₹24,42,000, per MAHE's official fee circular.
- Fee range (AY2026-27, NRI): $28,400 – $60,800, per MAHE's official NRI fee circular.
- Admission route: MAHE's own Manipal Entrance Test (MET), with JEE Main also accepted for some seats — no state quota.
2. Fee by branch
MAHE prices its 12 B.Tech branches in three tiers — CSE-adjacent branches at ₹24,42,000, Aeronautical/Mechatronics at ₹19,66,000, and the remaining core branches at ₹18,02,000 (general category, AY2026-27).
| Branch | Batch Total, general (₹) | Batch Total, NRI (US $) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 24,42,000 | 60,800 |
| Computer Science and Financial Technology | 24,42,000 | 60,800 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 24,42,000 | 60,800 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 24,42,000 | 60,800 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 19,66,000 | 30,800 |
| Mechatronics | 19,66,000 | 30,800 |
| Biotechnology | 18,02,000 | 28,400 |
| Chemical Engineering | 18,02,000 | 28,400 |
| Civil Engineering | 18,02,000 | 28,400 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 18,02,000 | 28,400 |
| Electronics Engineering | 18,02,000 | 28,400 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18,02,000 | 28,400 |
2+2 dual-degree variants (with Australian National University, Monash, Macquarie or Deakin University, available for Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, CSE, Electrical & Electronics and Mechanical Engineering) are priced at roughly half the standard total for the Manipal-side 2 years — e.g. ₹9,88,000 for the dual-degree Aeronautical Engineering variant. MIT Bengaluru, MAHE's other engineering campus, uses the same three-tier structure (CSE-family branches at ₹24,42,000, Robotics & AI at ₹19,66,000, Electronics Engineering at ₹18,02,000).
3. Hostel charges
first-year B.Tech hostel at the MIT Campus, Manipal ranges ₹1,27,500-₹2,54,000/year (general category) across more than 7 named blocks and room types.
| Block | Room type | Total (₹/year) |
|---|---|---|
| V & VI (Boys) | Triple, common bath, Non-AC (limited seats) | 1,27,500 |
| I, II, III & IV (Girls) | Triple, common bath, Non-AC | 1,27,500 |
| V & VI (Boys) | Double seater, common bath, Non-AC | 1,30,500 |
| XVI / XVII (Boys) | Double, attached bath, AC | 1,92,000 |
| VII (Girls) | Double, attached bath, AC | 1,92,000 |
| XVI / XVII (Boys) | Deluxe double, attached bath, AC | 2,03,000 |
| XXII (Girls) | Double, attached bath, AC (limited seats) | 2,14,000 |
| XIX (Boys) | Single, attached bath, Non-AC | 2,02,500 |
| XVIII / XIX (Boys) | Single, attached bath, AC | 2,54,000 |
4. Total 4-year cost by branch
the branch fee (section 2) is MAHE's own published 4-year total — add hostel separately based on how many years you expect to stay.
| Component | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Academic course fee (4-year total, by branch) | ₹18,02,000 – ₹24,42,000 | MAHE's own published Batch Total per branch — not derived by this page |
| Hostel + mess, per year (general, if resident) | ₹1,27,500 – ₹2,54,000 | MAHE's own hostel circular; multiply by expected years in hostel |
| Books, equipment and personal living costs | Not sourced | No official MAHE document itemises this — budget your own estimate separately |
5. Who gets in — eligibility and admission route
admission is primarily through MAHE's own Manipal Entrance Test (MET), with JEE Main also accepted for some seats — there is no state-domicile quota.
MIT Manipal, as a constituent institute of a deemed-to-be university, sets its own entrance and counselling process rather than following a state CAP or JoSAA-style central process. The exact current-cycle split between MET-based and JEE Main-based seats, and branch-wise cutoff ranks, are not yet sourced on this page — confirm directly on MAHE's official MET admission portal before assuming your eligibility for a specific branch.
6. Admission process and payment
MAHE's fee and payment communications direct admitted candidates to its Finance Section ([email protected]) for instalment schedules; hostel applications route through hms.manipal.edu, where a selected room must be paid for within a 15-minute booking window.
7. Common mistakes
| What people assume | What the official documents actually say |
|---|---|
| MIT Manipal has one flat B.Tech fee | Fees are tiered by branch — a roughly 36% spread between the cheapest and most expensive branch. |
| Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering cost different amounts | All three (plus Biotechnology, Chemical, Electronics Engineering) are priced identically at ₹18,02,000. |
| The dual-degree programme costs the same as the standard 4-year programme | The Manipal-side portion of a 2+2 dual degree is priced at roughly half the standard total, since only 2 years are spent at Manipal. |
| MIT Manipal and MIT Bengaluru have different branch pricing | Both campuses use the same three-tier fee structure for their shared branches. |
9. How it compares
Against MIT Bengaluru, MAHE's other engineering campus: the branch-tier fee structure is identical for shared branches, so the real decision is campus location, available branch list (MIT Bengaluru's list is narrower) and admission-cycle intake rather than fee. Against other national deemed-university engineering brands (BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore), MIT Manipal's CSE-tier fee (₹24,42,000) sits in a broadly comparable range, though a direct comparison requires confirming each institute's own current-cycle figure rather than relying on a single headline number.
10. What we could not verify
- Branch-wise seat count. The MAHE fee documents used to source this page give fees only, not the seat matrix.
- Branch-wise MET/JEE Main cutoff rank. We have not found an official MAHE cutoff document for a recent admission cycle.
- Placement data by branch. No primary MAHE document with genuine branch-wise placement data was found.
- Exact MET-vs-JEE Main seat split. Not itemised in the fee documents used to source this page.
- Partner-university fee for dual-degree programmes' final 2 years. This page only has MAHE's own Manipal-side fee, not the partner institution's separate charge.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the branch I choose change the fee at MIT Manipal?
MAHE prices B.Tech branches in three tiers rather than one flat engineering fee. Per its AY2026-27 fee circular: CSE, Computer Science & Financial Technology, ECE and Mathematics & Computing are priced highest at ₹24,42,000 total; Aeronautical Engineering and Mechatronics sit in the middle at ₹19,66,000; and Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are priced lowest at ₹18,02,000 — a roughly 36% spread between the cheapest and most expensive branch.
What is the exact fee for CSE at MIT Manipal?
MAHE's AY2026-27 general fee circular states a total course fee of ₹24,42,000 for B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering — Batch-I (Year 1) instalment ₹6,18,000 (tuition ₹3,76,000 + other fees ₹2,32,000, including a ₹10,000 refundable caution deposit), plus remaining instalments totalling ₹18,24,000 across Years 2-4.
What is the fee for Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering?
All three (plus Biotechnology, Chemical, and Electronics Engineering) are priced identically at ₹18,02,000 total — Batch-I instalment ₹4,58,000, remaining instalments ₹13,44,000, per MAHE's AY2026-27 fee circular.
What is the NRI-category fee by branch?
Also three-tiered: CSE, CS & Financial Technology, ECE and Mathematics & Computing are $60,800; Aeronautical Engineering and Mechatronics are $30,800; the remaining core branches are $28,400 — per MAHE's AY2026-27 NRI fee circular.
How is MIT Manipal different from MIT Bengaluru?
Both are MAHE campuses with the same branch-tier pricing structure (CSE-family branches at ₹24,42,000, Robotics & AI at ₹19,66,000, Electronics Engineering at ₹18,02,000), but they are separate campuses with their own intake and infrastructure. MIT Manipal is the older, larger flagship; MIT Bengaluru is the newer campus at the BSF Campus, Yelahanka.
Is there a state quota, or is admission only through MET/JEE?
MIT Manipal admits primarily through its own Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and also accepts JEE Main scores for some seats, per MAHE's general admission structure for its engineering campuses. There is no state-domicile quota. Confirm the exact current-cycle admission route split (MET vs JEE Main) directly on MAHE's official MET portal, since this page has not independently sourced that split.
What does hostel cost at MIT Manipal for AY2026-27?
MAHE's hostel schedule for the Manipal engineering campus lists general-category annual charges from ₹1,27,500 to ₹2,54,000 across published blocks and room types for the cycle used on this page. The exact block, room type and whether mess is bundled must be confirmed on the current hostel circular before you budget.
Should I pick the branch first or the campus first?
Branch first. MAHE's AY2026-27 circular prices twelve B.Tech branches across three fee tiers with about a 36% spread, so the programme you want changes the total more than a campus marketing line does. Once the branch is fixed, compare that branch's Manipal vs Bengaluru offering and intake on MAHE's own pages.
Extended admission FAQs
What is the MET or JEE Main cutoff rank for each branch at MIT Manipal?
Not sourced on this page. Branch-wise cutoff ranks vary enormously (CSE is far more competitive than the lower-tier core branches) and we have not found an official MAHE cutoff-rank document for a recent MET or JEE Main cycle. Confirm on MAHE's official MET admission portal.
How many seats does each branch have at MIT Manipal?
Not sourced on this page. MAHE's fee documents give fees only, not the seat matrix. Do not assume seat counts from any other source without checking MAHE's official current-cycle seat matrix.
Are the dual-degree programmes (with Australian National University, Monash, Deakin, Macquarie) priced differently?
Yes. MAHE's fee circular prices the 2+2 dual-degree variants (e.g. B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering with Australian National University) at roughly half the standard 4-year total for the Manipal-side portion — e.g. ₹9,88,000 for the dual-degree Aeronautical variant vs ₹19,66,000 for the standard 4-year programme — reflecting that only 2 years are spent at Manipal. Confirm the partner university's own separate fee for the remaining years directly with MAHE, since this page has not sourced that portion.
What is the placement record by branch?
Not sourced on this page. Branch-wise placement data is not published the way a single "highest CTC" headline figure is, and no primary MAHE document with genuine branch-wise placement data was found while building this page.
Is there a management quota or direct-admission route?
Not through any process this page can verify. Admission runs through MAHE's own MET counselling (and JEE Main for some seats). Treat any claim of a direct-admission or "management quota" route as unverified.
How should I verify the current-cycle fee before paying?
Open MAHE's current academic fee circular for MIT Manipal, find your exact branch row, and check the instalment schedule and caution-deposit line. Aggregator sites are not a substitute. If the circular year on the PDF does not match the year you are joining, do not use an older total.
Does the caution deposit get refunded?
MAHE's AY2026-27 general fee circular shows a ₹10,000 refundable caution deposit inside the Batch-I "other fees" line for the engineering programmes cited on this page. Refund timing and conditions follow the institute's finance rules — confirm with MAHE Finance before treating it as cash you will see in a fixed month.
Is this page affiliated with MAHE or MIT Manipal?
No. Future Career Guidance is an independent admission-counselling service. This page cites MAHE's own official fee circulars; it is not authorised by, and does not speak for, Manipal Academy of Higher Education or Manipal Institute of Technology.
Contact & address
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal — Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka 576104. Web: www.manipal.edu/mit.html. Finance Section: [email protected]. Read our editorial and sourcing policy for how figures on this page are verified.
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