No, it’s just a preconceived notion that MIT has only rich spoiled kids and no one is serious about academics here. Not everyone you find here is rich some are hardworking students who are studying hard to repay the loan they had to take for its high fees. MIT has several active student clubs and many students are involved in technical stuff day and night. 

Manipal also has “Student Projects” wherein every student project comprises a small and talented team of students with similar interests and passion for building something big, be it Robots, Cars, Satellites, Rovers, or Drones.

Some of the major student projects are:

1. Project Manas - Build a self-driving car.
2. RoboManipal - Makes robots and competes with various robotics teams in India.
3. Solar Mobil - Trying to make a fully solar-powered car.

There are many other students' projects too. The purpose of mentioning this is to highlight the kind of academic exposure and opportunities this institute has. The CS students actively participate in collecting and analyzing the data from their surroundings and work very hard to achieve their goals. 

Manipal caters to almost everything, be it Developing mobile applications, building websites, writing, or even a start-up. It also provides facilities for participating in MOOCs or Online courses or Competitive coding. The well-stocked Central Library is home to many hardworking students. 

Ultimately, MIT is not only for the rich kids but also caters to the hardworking ones. It’s you who will decide what you reap here!

Manipal Institute of Technology offers various UG and PG courses like B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.C.A. under various specializations. B.Tech CSE is the flagship course of the institute. 

Admissions are offered through MET counseling. Seats are allocated on the basis of MET scores, availability of seats, category, and other factors. For admission to the MTech course, one needs to clear GATE or MET scores, while M.C.A. admissions are based on the merit list released by the institute. 

Here is the step-wise eligibility and selection process that will help you decide if you are eligible for MIT or not

• You should have passed 10+2
• You should have studied Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects and one of Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or any vocational subject as optional.
• The vocational subject must be related to either the chemical, civil, computer, electrical, or mechanical streams.
• You should have scored 50% marks.
• You should have taken the MET for selection
• If qualified the MET will have to go for MET counselling.
• Selections will be made after 5 rounds of counseling

Other option for admission to MIT includes the NRI quota. To avail this, you should have stayed or your parent must be working there. You don't have to give the entrance exam but the fees charged through this mode are extremely high. It does not offer the management quota so the quality of the crowd is not sacrificed.

Here are a few tips for new graduates at the Manipal Institute of Technology

• Develop social connections not only within college but outside the college too. Talk to students from different colleges to broaden your perspective.
• Develop a healthy rapport with your seniors as they are better guides than your teachers. They will help you in deciding your career and activities.
• Maintain a good bond with your teachers and make yourself known by interacting with them frequently during classes.
• Spend your free time reading books in the library other than your course books. Explore and excite your intellectual senses. 
• Instead of staying holed up in your room the entire day, go and explore the beautiful city of Manipal and the other places outside it. 
• Go through your curriculum to get an idea of what the branch is teaching you. Dont just depend on classroom sessions, go through online study material too.
• Actively participate in your college fests as it is a unique learning experience.
• Come out of your comfort zone and face challenges. Live your ostel life to the fullest.

Personally, I feel that the first year is the best experience you will have as you are not burdened with the pressure of career-making so you are free to make as many mistakes as you can. Eventually, you will outgrow your fears and come out stronger!

MANIPAL Institute Of Technology, MET Cutoff 2023 for the General Category for various branches has been mentioned below.

The overall cutoff for MET is 1083 - 47893 rank.

Manipal Institute of Technology is a well-regarded engineering college that charges high fees for all the courses. Here are a few reasons that justify the high fees it charges to a certain extent

• Manipal Institute of Technology is India's first fully self-funded engineering college not supported by the government in any way. Also, it does not receive funds from any private business groups. So the only source of income for the institute is the student's fees thus they are high.
• Every student gets a free laptop the cost of which is included in the fees. This laptop helps you from day one and you don't have to even return it.
• MIT Manipal has a well-maintained campus with complete electricity backup and 24-hour running and heated water in the hostels. Additionally, it has an extensive rainwater harvesting system, and maintaining it costs a lot.
• Students have access to high-speed internet throughout the campus.
• The infrastructure is improving every year and new hostels are coming up as it is slowly increasing its intake and faculty pool. MU has a sister university in Sikkim and Jaipur Manipal is on the way. Expanding also costs a lot. 
• MIT has an excellent teacher-student ratio much better than most educational institutions in India.
• Manipal has a lot of scholarship opportunities and almost 10% of the batch studies at the college's expense.

The above points completely justify the fees charged by MIT. Remember that what you pay for an education at Manipal is nothing in comparison to the life lessons you get and opportunities to learn. 

The living cost per month at Manipal Institute of Technology varies from person to person depending on what kind of activities he is involved in. Some like to spend their weekends partying or going on trips while some just want to stay in their rooms playing games or watching their favorite series. Here are a few possible scenarios and a rough estimate of expenses in each case

• If you like staying in the hostel and prefer eating mess food mostly with occasional food from outside, then your travel, food, and others will cost you about 3–4K per month.
• If you like to hang out frequently, the cost will be around 8-10k.
• If you actively participate in activities and events you will be spending extra on the entry fees.

In all, the average living cost per month at MIT is INR 5000 which is subject to increase and decrease based on individual scenarios. It depends on how extravagant you are willing to be!

The income of lecturers and professors at Manipal Institute of Technology depends on their individual qualifications, experience, and relative performance on the job at hand. Usually, the earnings are such

• An assistant professor with no Ph.D. and experience usually earns around 5 lahks (total).
• An assistant professor with a Ph.D. and no experience earn around 5.5 lakh (total).
• A main Professor earns around 10–12 lakh in all depending on his experience and performance.

The only fluctuating is the “performance incentive” which depends on the teaching, research, and administrative skills of the person.

The activities students of Manipal Institute of Technology can do on weekends depending on their interests. Here are a few engaging things you can try depending on your preferences

Travel

If you love traveling then trust me you will never get bored here. There are so many places to explore that even 4 years won’t suffice to visit all of them. Here are some places in and around Manipal that you must explore

• End Point
• Baba Point, a beautiful riverside 
• Peacock Point, a scenic place to chill best for monsoon season.
• TAPMI Campus
• Karkala, a temple town with breathtaking views 
• Kudremukh, a National park offering beautiful landscapes
• Kundadri Hill, the highest point around here
• Kudlu waterfalls
• Hanging bridges

Visit Beaches

There is nothing better than riding to a beach and spending an evening there with your friends. The picturesque view is a great stress blaster. Here are some famous beaches 

• Malpe, the closest beach to Manipal, with many water sports
• Kaup, which has a beautiful light house
• Hoode
• Mattu
• Delta Point

Other places to explore

• Murudeshwar a large Shiva statue by the ocean, a 100km ride from Manipal

• Mangalore has many malls and pubs
• St.Mary’s Island is off the coast from Malpe
• Bekal Fort
• Kundapura
• Goa
• Kalasa is best for amping 

If you love to party, here are some great places

• Hakuna
• Zeal Rooftop bar
• Zero Degrees
• Tee Spirits (quick and cheap pre-gaming)
• Leo’s Pub(Best beer, located in the middle of Udupi)

Adventures

If you are an adrenaline freak, you need to try these activities 

• Parasailing and water sports at Malpe
• White water rafting in Coorg
• Snorkeling and scuba diving in Murudeshwar
• Surfing near Sasihithlu beach
• Trek to Kudremukh National Park
• Trekking at Sringeri Hills 

At Manipal there are endless options to explore, so you will never get bored here!

In Manipal Institute of Technology, the first-year syllabus has 2 'cycles' namely Chemistry Cycle and Physics Cycle. The first year of the Engineering syllabus is common so that the entire batch reaches the same level of academics It consists of Basic Engineering courses and English. It is an extended version of the class 12 subjects. 

Here is the syllabus for BTech's first year at Manipal Insitute of Technology common to all branches

You will be randomly put in any of the cycles in the first(odd) semester and will have the other cycle in the second(even) semester.
Hope this answers your question.

Yes, it's definitely worth spending 15 Lakhs at Manipal Institute of Technology. The points below will convince you further

Pros

• Studying at MIT is like stepping into a completely different world. You will be amazed by the breathtaking campus and surroundings. 
• The people you will be interacting with will be nothing short of geniuses with innumerable talents. Their passion will motivate you and groom your personality.
• MIT students are given a lot of freedom in their hostel life, unlike other colleges. This freedom can be used both productively or destructively.
• The CS branch has excellent placements and if you have no specific preferences, then definitely go for this branch.
• There is no dearth of extracurricular opportunities here and is the best place to bond with people that share your passions.

Overall, MIT is the best place for those seeking a healthy combination of academics and extracurriculars. So, if you are not interested in extracurricular activities like dramatics, clubs, dancing, etc. then you shouldn't consider joining MIT because the ROI will be less.