MAHE Manipal offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at the Manipal Institute of Technology. Data Science is one of its seven specialisations. You join CSE and pick Data Science at the start of year 3, based on your marks. MAHE holds NAAC A++ and stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs, paid once a year. You get a seat through the MET exam and MAHE's own counselling. In 2026, round 1 gave CSE up to MET rank 3,441. Of the B.Tech graduates of 2023-24, 65% were placed at a median pay of INR 8.5 LPA.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 29.24 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 15.04 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee once a year, four times in all. MAHE fixes this fee for the 2026-27 batch. The hostel is optional, and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 15.04 Lakhs
INR 3.76 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Other fees
INR 9.28 Lakhs
INR 2.32 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 4.92 Lakhs
INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, cheapest double room
Total, no hostel
INR 24.32 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 29.24 Lakhs
Full course
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes in Aug 2026. The MET 2027 form is expected to open in Sep 2026, with the exam in Apr 2027 and May 2027. Every 2027 date below is an estimate based on 2026, so check the MAHE site when the form opens.
Event
Date
Status
MET 2027 registration, last date to apply
Sep 2026 to Mar 2027
Tentative
MET 2027 phase 1 exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
MET 2027 phase 2 exam
May 2027
Tentative
MET 2027 result and rank list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Counselling registration and choice filling
Jun 2027
Tentative
Round 1 seat allotment
Jun 2027
Tentative
First year fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Eligibility
You need 50% together in Physics, Maths and one optional subject in Class 12. English is also compulsory. You also need a MET rank, or a JEE Main rank with 75% for the JEE seats. If your marks fall short after the result, MAHE cancels the seat.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Maths and English, plus one optional subject
Class 12 marks
50% in Physics, Maths and the optional subject, pass in each
Exam
MET rank, or JEE Main rank for the JEE seats
JEE Main seats
75% in the same three subjects
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Admission Process
You write MET, register for MAHE counselling and fill your choices. MAHE then allots the seat on your MET rank and your choices. You must pay the first year fee by the round's last date. If you do not, you are out of counselling.
Step
What you do
1. Write MET
Take phase 1, phase 2 or both
2. Fill choices
Register for B.Tech counselling and list CSE
3. Accept the seat
Pay the first year fee by the round's last date
4. Report
Bring original marksheets for the document check
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Cutoff
In 2026, round 1 gave CSE up to MET rank 3,441 and the last round up to 5,044. In 2025 the same closes were 3,479 and 5,129. These are closing ranks for CSE, the branch you join. The round 1 close went lower by a little, so it got a bit tougher.
Year
Round 1 close
Last round close
2026
3,441
5,044
2025
3,479
5,129
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Placements
Of the 1,755 B.Tech graduates of 2023-24, 1,140 were placed, which is 65%. Their median pay was INR 8.5 LPA. Another 288 went for higher studies. These figures cover all B.Tech branches at MIT Manipal, as MAHE does not publish a Data Science only figure.
Metric
Value
Graduates, 2023-24
1,755
Placed
1,140, which is 65%
Median pay, 2023-24
INR 8.5 LPA
Median pay, 2022-23
INR 8.88 LPA
Median pay, 2021-22
INR 8 LPA
Higher studies
288 graduates
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Scholarships
Three schemes cut the course fee by INR 4.86 Lakhs to INR 23.92 Lakhs. The Freeship gives the most, for MET ranks 1 to 100. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship at a time. Freeship and Scholar need 80% in PCM and 8 CGPA in semester 1.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Freeship
MET rank 1 to 100
INR 23.92 Lakhs, you still pay INR 10,000 a year
Scholar
MET rank 101 to 5,000
20% of the course fee, INR 4.86 Lakhs
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver
Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year
Tuition fee waived, INR 15.04 Lakhs
HBSF EduEmpower
Three years in a government school, 70% in PCM, income below INR 12 Lakhs
Course fee, hostel and mess waived
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Ranking
MAHE stands #3 in the NIRF University ranking 2025, and MIT Manipal stands #59 in NIRF Engineering 2025. MAHE also holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the college sends every year, like teaching, research and placements.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#3
NIRF Engineering, MIT Manipal
2025
#59
NAAC
Current
A++
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Course Structure
Years 1 and 2 are the common CSE course. Data Science starts in year 3, and you earn 160 credits over eight semesters. Your marks in years 1 and 2 decide whether you get the Data Science specialisation.
Year
What you study
Years 1 and 2
Common CSE subjects: maths, programming, data structures
Year 3
Data Science specialisation begins
Year 4
Data Science electives and a final semester project
Credits
160 credits over 8 semesters
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Seats and Intake
MIT Manipal had a B.Tech intake of 2,400 across all branches in 2023-24. CSE has 46 Freeship and Scholar seats. That number is 5% of CSE's General seats, so CSE is one of the biggest branches.
Item
Seats
B.Tech intake, all branches, 2023-24
2,400
CSE Freeship and Scholar seats
46
CSE Achiever seats
46
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Hostel and Campus
The cheapest first-year room is a double with a common bath at INR 61,000 a year, and mess is INR 62,000. First-years get only shared rooms. You pick your room online after admission, and mess is compulsory in the hostel.
Item
Detail
Double, common bath, non-AC
INR 61,000 a year
Double, attached bath, AC
INR 1.05 Lakhs a year
Mess
INR 62,000 a year, compulsory
Single rooms
Not given in the first year
Should you pick B.Tech Data Science at MAHE Manipal?
This course suits students who like maths and coding and can study in a small university town for four years.
Pick it if:
You want a big alumni network: MIT Manipal has trained engineers for over sixty years, so its alumni work in most large IT firms in India.
You are not sure about Data Science yet: you join CSE first and pick the Data Science specialisation only at the start of year 3.
Your MET rank is close to 5,044: the last round of 2026 reached that rank for CSE, so keep counselling open until the final round.
Your family earns under INR 8 Lakhs a year: the AICTE waiver removes the tuition fee, so you pay only the other fees each year.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a top package: the B.Tech intake is about 2,400, so the median pay is much lower than the top offers.
You are paying the full fee yourself: the fee is among the highest in its group, and it equals about three years of median pay.
You need a single room in the first year: first-years get only shared rooms, and mess is compulsory in the hostel.
You expect the median pay to keep rising: it went from INR 8 LPA to INR 8.88 LPA, then fell to INR 8.5 LPA.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze CSE if round 1 gives it to you. If your MET rank is between 3,441 and 5,044, float it and keep a safer college above it.
B.Tech Data Science Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Maths and English are compulsory. Add one optional subject, such as Chemistry, Biology or a technical subject.
Class 12 marks: 50% together in Physics, Maths and the optional subject, and a pass in each.
Exam needed: A MET rank. For the JEE seats, a JEE Main CRL (your main rank) and 75% in the same subjects.
Result pending: MAHE cancels the seat if your final marks miss these rules.
B.Tech Data Science Admission Process▾
Write MET: MAHE holds MET online in two phases, in April and May.
Fill choices: Register for MAHE B.Tech counselling and list CSE as your branch.
Seat allotment: MAHE allots seats round by round on your MET rank and choices.
Pay the fee: Pay the first year fee by the round's last date, or you are out.
Report on campus: Bring original marksheets for the document check at MIT Manipal.
B.Tech Data Science Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Sep 2026 to Mar 2027
MET 2027 registration, last date to apply
The 2026 form was open from 30 Sep 2025 to 15 Mar 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
MET 2027 phase 1 exam
Phase 1 was on 13 and 14 Apr 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
MET 2027 phase 2 exam
Phase 2 was on 23 and 24 May 2026. You can write one phase or both.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MET 2027 result and rank list
Your MET rank decides your seat in counselling.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling registration and choice filling
The 2026 fee waiver choice filling closed on 23 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Round 1 came out on 8 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First year fee payment
You are out of counselling if the fee is not paid by the round's last date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Later rounds and spot round
Only if seats are left after the earlier rounds.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original marksheets; MAHE cancels the seat if marks miss the rules.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The 2026 batch started classes in Aug 2026.
Source: MAHE MET 2026 schedule and B.Tech counselling brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 batch fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 3.76 Lakhs a year
INR 15.04 Lakhs
Other fees
Per year × 4, INR 2.32 Lakhs a year
INR 9.28 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 1.23 Lakhs a year, first-year rate for a double room
INR 4.92 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 24.32 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 29.24 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 41,005
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
35%
median first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 49,301
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
29%
median first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: MAHE 2026-27 fee schedule and Prospectus 2026 hostel fees. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your MET rank get you CSE at MAHE Manipal?
Pick a year. The cutoff ranges are the round 1 and last round closing MET ranks for CSE, the branch that holds Data Science.
Year
MET rank, CSE, 2026 cycle
3,441 or better: yes, round 1 gave CSE to this rank in 2026. Freeze it.
3,442 to 5,044: almost there. Later rounds reached 5,044, so stay in counselling.
Worse than 5,044: not this year. CSE filled before this rank in every round.
MET rank, CSE, 2025 cycle
3,479 or better: yes, round 1 gave CSE to this rank in 2025. Freeze it.
3,480 to 5,129: almost there. Later rounds reached 5,129, so stay in counselling.
Worse than 5,129: not this year. CSE filled before this rank in every round.
EDITOR'S NOTE
There is no separate Data Science cutoff. You get CSE on your MET rank, and Data Science is given inside CSE at the start of year 3 on your marks.
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. You can hold only one scheme, so the calculator picks the biggest. Confirm with MAHE.
Your MET rank
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
A scheme shows here if your answers miss its rule, or if a bigger scheme already covers you.
Freeship scholarship
INR 23.92 Lakhs
MAHE
The whole course fee is waived; you still pay INR 10,000 a year. You need 80% in PCM and 8 CGPA in semester 1.
Who qualifies: MET rank 1 to 100Apply by the form MAHE emails after round 1
Not eligible on your answers
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver
INR 15.04 Lakhs
AICTE, through MAHE counselling
The tuition fee is waived; you still pay the other fees each year. You apply in a separate counselling round.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Jun 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Scholar scholarship
INR 4.86 Lakhs
MAHE
20% of the course fee is waived. You need 80% in PCM and 8 CGPA in semester 1. You can hold only one MAHE scholarship.
Who qualifies: MET rank 101 to 5,000Apply by the form MAHE emails after round 1
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask MAHE about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 23.92 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 40,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 15.04 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9.28 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.86 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 19.46 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 24.32 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
Compare with
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal
Compared with
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala
Compared with
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 24.32 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 19.60 Lakhs
INR 4.72 Lakhs less, Category 5 fee
INR 19 Lakhs
INR 5.32 Lakhs less, annual fee on the course page
INR 25.30 Lakhs
INR 98,000 more, 2025 batch
INR 24 Lakhs
INR 32,000 less, Slab 4 fee
Median payall B.Tech graduates, 2023-24
INR 8.5 LPA
NIRF data
INR 8.99 LPA
INR 0.49 LPA more
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA less
INR 10 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA more
INR 7.75 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA less
Placement rategraduates placed, 2023-24
65%
1,140 of 1,755
68%
3 points higher
92%
27 points higher
82%
17 points higher
71%
6 points higher
NIRF Engineeringrank, 2025
#59
MIT Manipal
#16
43 places higher
#14
45 places higher
#29
30 places higher
#23
36 places higher
B.Tech intakeall branches, 2023-24
2,400
MIT Manipal
8,190
5,790 more
5,520
3,120 more
2,500
100 more
3,990
1,590 more
In short
VIT Vellore charges less at its top fee category, pays a little more and ranks higher in NIRF, but its batch is more than three times bigger. If you clear both, pick VIT for the lower fee; pick MAHE Manipal if you want a smaller batch.
In short
SRM places more of its graduates and costs less, but its median pay is lower. If median pay matters more to you than the placement share, keep MAHE Manipal above SRM in your list.
In short
Thapar costs about the same, pays more at the median and places more of its graduates. If you clear the Thapar cutoff, it is the stronger pick on these numbers; if not, MAHE Manipal is a fair choice.
In short
Amrita costs about the same and ranks higher in NIRF, but its median pay is lower. If pay after the degree is your main goal, keep MAHE Manipal above Amrita in your list.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Tech Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Data Science at MAHE Manipal worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you get placed and can pay without strain. The full fee without hostel is INR 24.32 Lakhs, and the median pay of all B.Tech graduates was INR 8.5 LPA in 2023-24. So the fee takes about three years of that pay to cover. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI line in the fee block above first.
Should I take this seat if my MET rank is just inside the last round close?▾
Yes, but only if you have no safer option you like more. In 2026 the last round reached MET rank 5,044 for CSE, and round 1 stopped at 3,441. A rank near 5,044 gets a seat only late, so stay in counselling to the end and keep a safer college above it in your list.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates of this course go into software and data roles, such as data scientist or machine learning engineer. Across all B.Tech branches, 65% of the 2023-24 graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 8.5 LPA. Build projects in years 3 and 4, because data roles check your project work.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if the fee will strain your family, or if you want a big city for internships. The course fee alone is INR 24.32 Lakhs, and Manipal is a small university town. Also skip it if you need a single room in year 1, since first-years get only shared rooms.
Will I surely get the Data Science specialisation?▾
No, not surely. You join CSE, and MAHE gives the specialisations at the start of year 3 based on your marks. Data Science is one of seven choices, so a high CGPA in years 1 and 2 matters. If Data Science is a must for you, ask MAHE how many seats it had last year.
Is this course good for higher studies abroad or in India?▾
Yes, it can be. In 2023-24, 288 B.Tech graduates of MIT Manipal went for higher studies. A strong CGPA and a data project in year 4 help a master's application. Start talking to faculty about a project by year 3.
Should I wait a year to get a better MET rank?▾
Only if your rank is far outside the cutoff range. The CSE round 1 close was 3,441 in 2026 and 3,479 in 2025, so it barely moved. If your rank is inside 5,044, take the seat now. A year out costs time, and next year's close may not be easier.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. In 2023-24, 65% of B.Tech graduates were placed, and the median pay of INR 8.5 LPA sits in the middle of the offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff companies set and clear every subject on time.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write the MET exam, then register for MAHE B.Tech counselling and list CSE. MAHE allots seats round by round on your MET rank. Pay the first year fee by the round's last date, then report with your original marksheets.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full four-year fee is INR 24.32 Lakhs without hostel. With the cheapest double room and mess, it comes to INR 29.24 Lakhs. These are the 2026-27 batch fees, and the 2027 fees are not out yet, so check the MAHE site before you pay.
Which scholarship can I get at MAHE Manipal?▾
It depends on your MET rank and family income. Ranks 1 to 100 get the Freeship, ranks 101 to 5,000 get 20%% off, and a family income below INR 8 Lakhs can get the tuition fee waived. You can hold only one, so use the calculator above to see which is biggest for you.
Do I get the hostel fee back if I leave?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you withdraw before classes start, MAHE refunds the full hostel fee. After classes start, MAHE keeps at least INR 20,000 of it. Read the refund rules on the MAHE site before you pay for the room.
The college boasts highly qualified faculty, with nearly all holding doctorates and receiving top ratings for their teaching. While the placement rate is slightly lower than some colleges, about 85% of students secure job offers from prestigious companies like IBM, Google, Amazon, and Flipkart, given strong academic performance. The college supports student development through various clubs, projects, and opportunities for higher studies. Many companies offer internships on campus, such as a Flipkart internship in 2021 with a stipend of Rs.
20,000 per month. Engaging in student projects or joining clubs from the first year is encouraged to boost skills and career prospects. Scholarships are available based on academic performance and entrance exam rankings; for instance, a student received a Rs. 65,000 scholarship due to their MET exam rank and high GPA. The annual fee was previously Rs. 3,32,000 for the first year and Rs. 5,09,000 for subsequent years, but it is now uniformly set at Rs.
4,64,750 per year. Scholarships are offered after the first year based on merit, without fee differences across categories.
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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions
Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)
My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.
You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.
Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
Average CTC
7.2 LPA
Highest CTC
22.38 LPA
Total no of offers made
781
Major recruiters
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)
For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.
Admissions
Manipal University, Manipal:
Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
VIT Vellore:
The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
Placements
Manipal University, Manipal:
6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
VIT Vellore:
713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.
VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.
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