Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
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NIRF 2025 #14
| NIRF rank | #14 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 24 |
About Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education is a deemed university in Udupi, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE and UGC.
It offers 24 programs, including M.Tech (8), Mba (5), M.Des (4), Bba (2), B.Des (2). Together these have 11,775 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.65), valid until May 2027. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #14 in the Overall category.
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education is a privately run deemed university at Manipal in Udupi district, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE and UGC and holds a NAAC A++ grade valid till 30 May 2027. NIRF ranked it 14 in the overall category in 20251.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, design, hotel management, computer applications and engineering and technology disciplines. Among the full-time undergraduate programmes, the Bachelor of Business Administration has 255 seats, the Bachelor of Hotel Management has 180 seats, and the Bachelor of Design programmes in Fashion Design and Interior Design have 60 seats each. Several management and computer applications programmes are offered in online mode.
On recognition, the NAAC score recorded is a CGPA of 3.65 with validity from 31 May 2022 to 30 May 2027. NIRF placed the university at 14 in the overall category in 2024 and 16 in 202323. In the university category, NIRF ranked it 6 in 2023 and 7 in 202245.
The campus address is Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, with pincode 576104.
Courses offered
Courses and fees
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education lists programmes across management, design, hotel management, computer applications and engineering and technology. At undergraduate level, the full-time Bachelor of Business Administration has 255 seats and runs for 36 months. The Bachelor of Hotel Management has 180 seats, while Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) and Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) have 60 seats each. An online Bachelor of Business Administration with 500 seats and a 36-month duration is also offered.
At postgraduate level, the full-time design programmes, namely Design Computation, M.Des. Interior Design, Product Design and M.Des. Sustainable Design, have 15 seats each. The Master of Hotel Management has 30 seats. Full-time engineering and technology programmes include Computer Science and Engineering and its specialisations in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Embedded Systems, along with two Electronics Engineering programmes, each with 30 seats.
Online postgraduate options include the Master of Business Administration with 4,000 seats and a 24-month duration, the MBA in Banking And Financial Services with 800 seats, a Post Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with 1,000 seats, and the Master Of Computer Application with 500 seats. Check the official website for the current fee structure before applying.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Manipal Academy Of Higher Education are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Karnataka usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education is ranked #14 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.1 Manipal Academy Of Higher Education is ranked #3 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking.2 Manipal Academy Of Higher Education is ranked #14 in the NIRF 2024 overall ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #14 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | University | #3 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2024 | Overall | #14 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 31 May 2022 to 30 May 2027.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.65) | May 2022 – May 2027 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education is shown as approved by AICTE and UGC, with approval status valid. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 lists it as a Deemed to be University (Pvt). UGC lists it as a deemed university.
It holds a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.65, valid from 31 May 2022 to 30 May 2027. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
You can verify these yourself. Check the approved institutions list on the AICTE website, the deemed universities list and the fake universities notice on the UGC website, and the accredited institutions list on the NAAC website. Compare the name and state in each list with the college name and Udupi, Karnataka address given here.
Contact and location
- Address
- manipal.edu Madhav Nagar Manipal,Manipal Udupi,Udupi,Karnataka,576104
- PIN code
- 576104
- District
- Udupi
- State
- Karnataka
- Official website
- manipal.edu
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Deemed
- AICTE ID
- 1-44637278596
- AISHE code
- U-0234
- UGC ID
- 83
How to reach
The campus is at Madhav Nagar, Manipal, in Udupi district of Karnataka, with pincode 576104. When planning your travel, search for Manipal in Udupi district and use the full address and pincode when booking a cab or sharing directions with family.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manipal Academy Of Higher Education?
It is a deemed university located at Manipal in Udupi district, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE and UGC, and its approval status is valid.
Where is the campus located?
The address is Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, with the pincode 576104. The institution falls under Udupi district.
Is Manipal Academy Of Higher Education recognised by UGC and AICTE?
Yes. UGC recognises it as a deemed university, and the approving bodies listed for it are AICTE and UGC. AICTE lists it as a Deemed to be University (Pvt) for the academic year 2025.
What is its NAAC grade?
NAAC has awarded it grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.65. This accreditation is valid from 2022-05-31 to 2027-05-30.
What is its NIRF ranking?
Is it on the UGC fake university list?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can confirm this yourself on the UGC website before applying.
Which design programmes are offered full time?
At the undergraduate level, Bachelor Of Design (Fashion Design) and Bachelor Of Design (Interior Design) have 60 seats each. At the postgraduate level, Design Computation, M.Des. Interior Design, Product Design and M.Des. Sustainable Design have 15 seats each.
Does it offer online MBA or BBA programmes?
Yes. It offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration with 500 seats, and an online Master of Business Administration with 4000 seats. An online MBA in Banking And Financial Services has 800 seats.
Are engineering courses available at the postgraduate level?
Yes. Full-time postgraduate options include Computer Science and Engineering and its specialisations such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cloud Computing, each with 30 seats. Electronics Engineering in VLSI Design and in Micro Electronics And VLSI Technology also has 30 seats each.
Does it offer hotel management or computer applications courses?
Yes. The Bachelor of Hotel Management has 180 seats and the Master of Hotel Management has 30 seats. An online Master Of Computer Application (MCA) has 500 seats.
How long are the BBA and online MBA programmes?
The Bachelor of Business Administration runs for 36 months. The online Master of Business Administration runs for 24 months.