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    Can I get direct admission in Manipal University?

    Updated on 12 Feb 2021, 05:31 PM IST

    Can I get direct admission in Manipal University? - The Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For admission into most of the courses, Manipal University conducts Manipal Entrance Test (MET). However, candidates wondering if they can get direct admission in Manipal University in any course, then here is the answer. MAHE does offer direct admission to Manipal University into certain UG and PG courses without considering any entrance exam. There are several colleges and departments under MAHE that offer direct admission. Candidates may refer to the article below for Manipal University direct admission into various programmes.

    Can I get direct admission in Manipal University?
    Can I get direct admission in Manipal University?

    Direct Admission at Manipal University

    As per the admission process for Manipal University, candidates can apply directly for Manipal admission for the following programmes:

    Manipal University Direct Admission to UG courses

    Name of Programme

    Name of Institute

    Admission Basis

    B.Pharm Lateral Entry

    Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal

    Merit List based on qualifying exam marks

    Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (B. ASLP)

    Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal & Mangalore Campus

    Merit List based on PCB / PCM / PCO* marks, whichever is higher

    Bachelor of Optometry

    Merit List based on PCB / PCM marks, whichever is higher

    B.Sc. (Exercise and Sports Sciences)

    B.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine Technology)

    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

    Merit List based on PCB marks

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy

    B.Sc. (Anaesthesia and Operation Theater Technology)

    - B.Sc. (Cardiovascular Technology)

    B.Sc. (Emergency Medicine Technology)

    - B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)

    B.Sc. (Perfusion Technology)

    B.Sc. (Renal Replacement Therapy & Dialysis Technology)

    B.Sc. (Respiratory Therapy) 5.49 B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics

    B.Sc. Psychology

    Merit List based on qualifying exam marks

    B.Sc. (Health Information Management)

    B.Sc. (Radiotherapy Technology)

    Merit List based on PCM marks

    Lateral Entry to B.Sc. (Medical Imaging Technology)

    Merit List based on qualifying exam marks

    Lateral Entry to B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)

    Lateral Entry to B.Sc. (Respiratory Therapy)

    B.Sc. (Biotechnology)

    Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS), Manipal

    Merit List based on Biology, Chemistry + optional subject marks

    B.Sc. (Food & Nutrition)


    B.Sc. (Forensic Science)


    B.Sc. Nursing

    Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal

    Merit List based on qualifying exam marks

    Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)

    Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), Manipal

    Merit List based on 50 % weightage of qualifying exam marks (PCM) and 50 % weightage of NATA 2021

    Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

    Department of Design (DOD), Manipal

    • Home Based Test (HBT)

    • Portfolio of Work (POW)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit List based on HBT, POW & PI

    Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

    Lateral Entry to Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

    Merit List based on qualifying exam marks

    Lateral Entry to Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

    BBA e-Banking & Finance

    Department of Commerce (DOC), Manipal

    • Statement of Purpose (SOP) submission

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit List based on SOP & PI

    BBA Family Business Management

    BBA Financial Markets

    BBA Human Resources

    BBA Insurance and Risk Management

    BBA Logistics & Supply Chain

    BBA Marketing

    BBA Professional

    BBA Business Analytics

    BBA Economic Studies

    B.Com (Business Process Services)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit list based PI

    B.Com (Professional)

    Integrated Program in Management (BA Foundations in Management - MBA)

    • Submission of a Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    • Submission of a 10th & 11th Std marks / grade sheet

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    BA (Media & Communication)

    Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), Manipal

    • Submission of 11th Std marks / grade sheet

    • Submission of Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit List based on 11th , SOP & PI

    B.Sc. Animation

    • Home Based Test (HBT)

    • Portfolio of Work (POW)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit List based on HBT, POW & PI

    BA (Humanities)

    Manipal Centre for Humanities (MCH), Manipal

    • Submit Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit List based on SOP & PI

    BA Foreign Languages & Intercultural Studies

    Department of Languages (DLG), Manipal

    • Submit Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    • Personal Interview (PI)

    • Merit List based on SOP & PI

    To check Postgraduate programmes at Manipal University for direct admission - Click Here.

    Manipal Admissions through National Entrance Test

    Manipal Admissions through MET 2021

    Admissions into the following programmes will be done through MET 2021

    Manipal University Department Test

    Upcoming Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    AMET Entrance Exam Application Date

    1 Dec'25 - 10 May'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    MRNAT Others

    25 Jan'26 - 29 Apr'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    NMIMS-CET Application Date

    28 Jan'26 - 26 May'26 (Online)

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    Questions related to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

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    Have a question related to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) ?

    Please check here - https://www.manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/documents/Admissions/adm2026/MET%20syllabus%20MPT_met_2026_Revised.pdf

    Hope this helps. all the best!

    Hi Preetam, the B.Tech admissions at Manipal are provides based on score MET exam. To know about the details of B.Tech courses offered and admissions at MIT Manipal , please check the link.

    Good morning. yes, you are eligible to apply for BSc Nursing at Manipal University, Karnataka, provided they meet the following criteria:

    Eligibility Criteria for BSc Nursing at Manipal University

    Educational Qualification: Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.

    Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate

    Hey Malathi,

    Thanks for reaching out!

    Manipal University, Bengaluru offers strong placement for electronics and computer engineering (ECM/ECE) students.

    Highest package: The 2025 batch saw the highest package reaching 52 LPA,

    Average package: The average package ranges between 10-12 LPA.

    Good placement rate: Around75- 80% of the ECE/ECM) students get