Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, also known as Manipal University, is a private deemed-to-be-university. The University was established in 1953 with Kasturba Medical College as its first institution. It was granted deemed- to-be-university status in June 1993. MAHE Manipal is accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC, and recognised by UGC and ISO. In 2025, NIRF ranked it 5th in the overall category. The popular programs at MAHE Manipal include B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, MBA, etc. Selection Criteria and total program fees: B.Tech: Manipal Entrance Test (MET) Admission is based on a merit list prepared with 50% weightage to MET score and 50% to 10+2 marks. Total Fees: INR 14.51 Lakhs MBA: CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ NMAT followed by GD/ PI. Total fees: INR 6.86 Lakhs. MBBS: NEET UG followed by centralised counselling by MCC/ KEA. Total Fees: INR 73.65 Lakhs. Management quota: The University does not offer admission through management quota or direct admission; all admissions are s