Manipal University Admission 2026 Application Form, Dates, Eligibility

Manipal University, is also known as Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). MAHE is situated in Manipal, Karnataka. Moreover, MAHE, is one of India’s top most academic and research institutions.

The university all necessary facilities to students such as hostel facilities to both boys and girls, labs, classrooms, wi-fi, libraries, restaurants and many more facilities.

• The University got 5th rank for the top private universities in India. 
• In the year 2019, the university got 1001 rank for the times higher education world university.
• The university got 1st rank for the research publications by private universities in India.  
• The university got an AAA+ rank for the top private deemed universities in India. 

The university has placement cell that offers placements to students and increase their skills. The university is visited by top recruiters including IBM India, Core, L&T Construction and so on.

Before we get into the detailed information about the important things like admission process etcetera, we want you to know that the university is already accepting admission for the current session. The admission for the year 2026 has started. You can now enroll yourself for any course through the official website of the university.

Also, Read Manipal University Fee Structure

Application Mode	Online
Application Mode	Online
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Test (National/University level) followed by GD and PI. B.Arch – NATA/JEE Paper II MBBS/BDS – NEET UG MBA – CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT MD/MS/MDS – NEET PG, NEET SS, NEET MDS M.Tech/M.A/M.Pharm/M.Sc. – MET B.Tech/B.Pharm/BBA/B.A – MET M.Phil/Ph.D. – UGC-NET/JRF/JEST or MET
Conducting Body	Manipal University
Courses Offered	Engineering, Pharmacy, Sciences & Other Courses
Email	foradmission@manipal.edu / admissions@manipal.edu
Exam Date	To be Announced
Exam Duration	2 Hrs 30 Minutes
Exam Level	National & International
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Exam Name	Manipal University
Exam Types	UG & PG Level
Full-Form	Manipal University Online Entrance Test
Mode of Registration	Online
Official Website	https://manipal.edu
Scholarship	Yes
Seat Intake	28000
Type of University	Private
Types of Programs | No. of Programs	UG, PG, & Ph.D. | 300+

Important Dates
EVENT	DATE	LINK
Manipal Entrance Test (MET) Registration Deadline	15 May, 2026	Apply

Manipal University notification 2026

Here are the admission dates for Manipal University, Manipal for 2026:

• Application Form Release: February 1, 2026
• Last Date of Application: March 31, 2026
• Entrance Examination: April 28-30, 2026
• Result Declaration: June 15, 2026
• Admission List Publication: June 30, 2026

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Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (MAHE) Admission Highlights 2026

Courses Offered

Manipal University offers various UG/ PG courses:

UG Courses: B.Tech, B.ASLP, B.Sc, B.Des, B.Com, BBA, BA, B.Sc, D.Pharma, MBBS, B.Pharma, B.Arch, etc.

PG Courses: M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Com, MBA, M.Des, M.E, MCA, etc.

Manipal University Application Form

The Application Form is available on the official website; https://manipal.edu/mu.html. Most importantly, the application process has to be done through online mode only. Moreover, candidates must provide valid mail id and mobile number to get details.

The application process includes –

• Registration,
• Filling details,
• Uploading images,
• Selection of program
• Fee payment.

Application Fee: The Fees for General Candidates is Rs.2000 (Course Fee – Rs.600; Test Fee – Rs.1400).

However, the fees for Foreign/ International/ NRI/ NRI Sponsored category candidates is Rs.2500.

Payment Mode: 

The application fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, and also net banking. Moreover, students can also pay, through offline mode, by Demand draft.

Important Documents

Candidates have required documents while filling the application form and also when they invited for counselling. Original documents as well as xerox copies of documents along with application form submit with the application form.

• Class 10th mark sheet (in regard of age proof)
• Class 12th mark sheet
• Degree mark sheet
• Caste Certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Passport size photograph 5-6

Manipal University (MAHE) Admission 2026

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
BA, BBA/BBM, B.Sc, MA, M.Sc, PG Diploma in Mass Communication, B.Pharm, B.Des	Admission Link
MBA/PGDM, ME/M.Tech, BE/B.Tech, MCA	Admission Link
Ph.D.	Admission Link

 Manipal University Eligibility 

Eligibility criteria for various courses are:

B. Tech:

• Students must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent exam from a recognized board or university.
• Most importantly, Candidate must have secured minimum of 50% marks.
• In addition to that, applicants must have passed 12th exam with Physics, Maths and English as compulsory subjects. Moreover, they should also have any one of Chemistry /Biotechnology / Biology or any technical vocational subjects.

BBA:

• Students must have passed 12th exam or its equivalent degree from a recognized board or university.
• Most importantly, Candidates must also have minimum of 50% marks in their 12th exam.

MBA:

• Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree from a recognized board or university. They must have also passed with 50% marks.
• National Level Score: In addition, Students must have a scorecard of any of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT exams.

M.Com:

• Students must have B.Com or BBA degree from a recognized board or university.
• Student must also have secured minimum of 50% marks.

Manipal University Admission Process

Interested Candidates must check their eligibility criteria first before applying to any of the course. If they meet with criteria then they can apply. Rea guidelines carefully which are given in the prospectus. Admission will be done on the basis of entrance test (MU OET). It is organized by the University. Moreover, students can also take admission based on national level entrance test scores. If a candidate appearing in the final examination then he/she may apply but the final selection will be made on the basis of final year result.

In like manner, admission into medical course (MBBS) will be offered on the basis of NEET. Moreover, candidates will be able to take admission into B.Arch on the basis of NATA Scores.

Entrance Exam

The entrance test will be held in the month of May/ June 2026. Candidates will have to prepare for UG exam, chiefly from 10+2 level syllabus. In like manner, for PG exam, candidates will have to prepare from UG syllabus.

Results

MU OET result will be declared in the official website.  As a result, students will be able to check the result by entering their login details. Merit list will be released by the University. Candidates selected in the merit list will be eligible for counselling process.

Counselling

Counselling will be held in offline mode. So, students have to register in order to be part of the counselling process.

Students must bring important documents for verification. Candidates must pay counselling fee. At last, seats will be allotted in view of programs selected during application process.

Along with all these other details that we have mentioned above, we would also like to mention that the admission for the session of 2026 is open now. You can apply following the steps we have mentioned above from the university’s official website. All the admission process is now being held in the online mode keeping the present situation in mind. The application process of Manipal University is extremely simple. The university also offers every basic facility required in any university campus like WiFi, library etcetera.

 

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