India's No. 1 private university blending experiential learning with global research and innovation.
MAHE offers 370+ programs across three main faculties: Health Sciences, Technology & Science, and Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences. Programs span undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Sc), postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, MCA), and doctoral levels. Key institutes include Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), and Manipal Institute of Management (MIM). The institution emphasizes research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability alongside traditional learning.
MAHE operates six major campuses: Manipal (flagship), Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, Dubai, and Malaysia. Each campus features state-of-the-art facilities including libraries, hostels, sports complexes, and research laboratories. The institution maintains MAHE Libraries with global web portals and access to Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP). Campus life includes student clubs, sports and fitness facilities, and organized events such as the Manipal Marathon and Entrepreneurship Summit.
All admissions are merit-based through the MAHE Admissions Department. Entrance pathways include NEET (for health sciences), Manipal Entrance Test (MET), DASA (for international students), and Study in India (SII) programs. The institution offers spot admissions and counseling for 2026. Applicants can apply online, and the institution provides a toll-free helpline (Tele MANAS) for student support. Scholarships and financial aid are available to eligible candidates.
Research has been central to MAHE since its foundation in 1953. The institution operates a Directorate of Research, Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO), and Centre for Doctoral Studies for PhD programs. MAHE hosts the AICTE IDEA LAB, maintains research collaborations with 250+ global universities, and publishes through Manipal Universal Press. The institution emphasizes interdisciplinary research and engagement with the wider research community.
MAHE alumni include prominent figures such as Satya Nadella (CEO Microsoft), Vikas Khanna (renowned chef), Rajeev Suri (Chair M-KOPA), and Ishita Malviya (professional surfer). The institution holds NAAC accreditation, NIRF rankings, and ARIIA recognition. MIT Manipal became the first engineering institution in India to join the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program Network (May 2026).