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Manipal University BA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Highlights, Admission Dates, Seats, Placements, Curriculum

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MAHE BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

iconEligibility Criteria
Accepted Exam
  • CBSE 12th
  • Karnataka 2nd PUC
  • ISC
  • MET
  • +3 more
  • 10+2 score45%
    iconReturn on Investment
    Total Tuition Fees 1.5L - 12L
    Average Package 6.8L - 8.9L
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    Q:   What are the subjects taught in the first semester of B.A in Culinary Arts course at MAHE?

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    The Manipal Academy of Higher Education UG course in Culinary Arts curriculum include subjects related to culinary arts. It prepare students for the field work. Mentioned below are some common subjects related to culinary arts:

    • Cooking Principles
    • Introduction to Cooking and Food Services
    • Nutrition
    • Culinary Terms
    • Knife Skills, etc.
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    Q:   What is the entrance examination fee for admission to B.A course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    For admission to BA in Culinary Arts at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, students require a Manipal Entrance Test (MET) score. The institute conducts this entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate courses offered at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. To appear in MET, candidates are required to pay INR 1400. Entrance examination fees are different from application fees. However, both the application fees and examination fees are non-refundable.

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    Q:   What is the fee structure for B.A course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    The total fees for BA courses at Manipal Academy of Higher Education include multiple components such as tuition fees, application fees, hostel fees, etc. The fee structure for BA courses for NRI and international students is different. The total tuition fees for BA courses at Manipal Academy of Higher Education for Indian students ranges from INR 1.5 lakh to INR 12 lakh. Candidates who choose hostel accommodation are required to pay INR 2.9 lakh for hostel fees for three years.  

    It must be noted that the given fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. However, it is subject to change and is hence indicative.

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    Q:   Does Manipal Academy of Higher Education offer placements and internships to B.A students?

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    Yes, MCH (Manipal Centre for Humanities) regularly invites experts from the industry and scholars in allied fields to share their expertise with BA students. Alumni visits and talks are also organised at frequent intervals. Faculty at MAHE inform students of any opportunities or openings that are announced or forwarded to them. MCH students are also provided a full range of information from MAHE regarding many possible opportunities. 

     
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    Q:   Can I get direct admission to B.A at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    For admission to the BA course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, candidates are required to either qualify on the merit list released by the institute based on candidates Class 12 scores or have valid scores in (Manipal Entrance Test) i.e., in-house entrance examination. There is a chance that Manipal Academy of Higher Education will accept direct admission to BA courses if the seats are vacant after the release of the merit list. Additionally, the university has mentioned the information about direct admission to undergraduate courses but does not specify if it applies to BA courses. Candidates with this query are suggested to reach out to the help desk of MAHE. 

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    MAHE BA Admission Dates 2025

    DatesUpcoming Events
    14 Oct '24 - 15 Mar '25
    MET 2025 application formOngoing
    15 Mar '25
    B.A. Last date to apply
    Apr '25
    MET 2025 admit cardTentative
    Apr '25
    MET 2025 Exam DateTentative
    Apr '25
    MET 2025 Result Tentative
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    Q:   When can I apply for B.A course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    The university has not released the admission dates for 2025 batch. However, For the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) BA programme, admission is normally available from October/November to July/August. Prior to the announcement of the final-year exam results, applications can be submitted. In addition, if the results have yet to be released, admission will be granted provisionally

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    Q:   Is there an ideal time to apply for B.A at MAHE? Do I have to wait till I complete my final exams and get my results before applying?

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    Admissions to MAHE programmes are open usually in October/November and students are encouraged to apply early since the institute offers limited seats for BA and other course. Applicants can apply before appearing for their final exams. The Admissions Committee will take into account the marks of previous year/exams in processing the applications. Applicants who receive offer letters can join with a provisional admission and submit their results later. To retain their admission, students must have received a minimum 45% in a board recognised by the Government of India.

     
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    MAHE BA Curriculum 2025

    SpecializationCurriculum
    Discontinued (Oct 24)- M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition,WGSHA Manipal
    Discontinued (Sep 2024) - B.A. in Media and Communication,Manipal Institute of Communication
    B.A. in Aesthetics and Peace Studies,Manipal University
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    Q:   What are the practical subjects included in B.A (Hons.) in Media and Communication at MAHE?

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    The Manipal Academy of Higher Education offers a BA (Hons.) in Media and Communication for four years, divided into eight semesters. The course related to Media, Journalism and Communication is always a professional course that contains practical subjects in the curriculum. Some of the subjects taught in BA (H) Media & Comm that can be considered practical subjects are: 

    • Video production
    • Social media management and marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative writing and storytelling
    • Media Law & Ethics
    • Media Psychology

     

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    MAHE BA Seats 2025

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    Q:   Does MAHE offer management quota seats for B.A course?

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    No, on the official website of the university, it is explicitly mentioned that Manipal Academy of Higher Education does not offer any management quota seats for BA courses. Additionally, MAHE admits students based on merit and does not have any management quota, payment seats, or donation seats.

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    MAHE BA Placements

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    Q:   What job roles are available after completing B.A from Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    There are so many job roles that students can pursue after completing a BA course from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, the mentioned job roles are closely associated with the English Language, Literature, Compositions, Speech, Media , Jounalism etc. Check out the job roles below: 

    • Public Relations & Advertising
    • Media Services
    • Marketing and Strategic Communication
    • English Language and Literature Researchers
    • Editorial and Content Development
    • Language Experts
    • Journalism
    • Publishing careers
    • Bloggers
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    Manipal University B.A.
    Students Ratings & Reviews

    4.6/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements4.5
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.6
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
    Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.6
    Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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    The top recruiting companies are Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Lemon Tree, ITC, etc.
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    Discontinued (Oct 24)- M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024
    Offered by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    4.4
    4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Welcome group Graduate School of Hotel Administration.
    Placements: Approximately 80% of the students were placed. Salary packages provided were also good; the lowest was ₹3 LPA and the highest was ₹12 LPA. Top recruiters included Marriott, ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, Hyatt, Accor Hotels, Oberoi Group, Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts. 100% of students secured internships.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is the best you can get in India. The whole campus is centrally air-conditioned. The hostels have both A/C and non-A/C rooms managed by Zolo, and they are well-maintained. Rooms are cleaned every other day. The mess provides good quality food, and we also have the option to cook in the mess.
    Faculty: Teachers are very friendly and helpful, with significant experience. The subjects change each year. Semester exams are quite straightforward. The college provides course packs for all subjects every year, which we can study from for exams. The only thing to be mindful of is the attendance percentage requirement; you need 75% attendance to write end-semester exams.
    Other: Manipal is the best place to study.
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    Discontinued (Oct 24)- M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024
    Offered by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    4.2
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Really good infrastructure and facilities.
    Placements: I graduated from WGSHA, Manipal's B.A. Culinary arts programme. My batch of 182 students had 70–95% placements, with top recruiters like Hyatt, Marriott, ITC, etc. The internship programme is great; you can opt for abroad too and also by yourself.
    Infrastructure: The classrooms are top-notch. You would never be disappointed. Proper classrooms and the library are on a whole different level with the books that you could get. Additionally, the mess food is great compared to other mess foods. Another advantage is that the kitchen facilities and uniforms are great.
    Faculty: The teachers are very helpful; you can always rely on them for anything. The exams are electronic and don't use paper. The pass percentage is 40% but its great. The course curriculum keeps changing every year and that's actually a good thing.
    Other: Manipal would be the best home you can be in.
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    Discontinued (Oct 24)- M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024
    Offered by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
    3.4
    3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    The college is overall good.
    Placements: The placement rate at the Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration is satisfactory, with approximately 60–70% of students being placed in this program. Prominent companies such as Oberoi Hotels are the top recruiters, offering positions such as executive chef, pastry chef, and garden manager. The highest annual salary package offered is 6 LPA.
    Infrastructure: The college has a well-developed infrastructure, including Wi-Fi facilities throughout the campus. It boasts modern classrooms and well-equipped labs with appliances such as ovens, blenders, and mixers. Additionally, medical facilities and sports amenities are provided for the students. The canteen offers delicious food options.
    Faculty: The college boasts highly knowledgeable teachers and provides a conducive learning environment. The curriculum is practical and prepares students for the industry. The exams are fair and moderately challenging, with a pass rate ranging from 75% to 85%.
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    Discontinued (Oct 24)- M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024
    Offered by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Teachers are very well and best facilities are available in our college.
    Placements: Our college is very popular. Our college has a 90% placements record in our course. The highest package offered in our course was 8 LPA, and the lowest package offered was 4.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Taj Hotel, Oberoi Hotel, ITC Group of Hotels, etc. In this course, internship facilities are available. Top roles like Food Stylist, Chef, and so on.
    Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure is so good, providing various facilities. All classrooms are very clean, and LAN projectors are connected. Wi-Fi speed is very high. Big hostels are available in our college. There is a food court inside our college. Medical facilities are available. We arrange sports and games every year.
    Faculty: Our department faculty has a very friendly behavior. Some of our senior teachers are gold medalists. Teachers provide resources and ideas to complete our final year project. Teachers give their 100% efforts to make the students industry-ready. In college, semester exams are not difficult. Approximately all students pass.
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    Discontinued (Oct 24)- M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Overall, it is a very good university and I am happy with it.
    Placements: Manipal University is very popular for B.A. in culinary arts. In our department, the maximum percentage of students is placed. For our course, the highest package is 5 LPA and the average package is 3.5 to 4 LPA. Top companies for placements are Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, Hilton, Marriott, etc. In our department, many students get internships, and many students get opportunities from higher institutes for further studies.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good. Our university provides us with all types of facilities. Good quality hostels are available in our university. All our classrooms and lab rooms are well-maintained. Our entire university has Wi-Fi coverage. The library is also available in the university. High-quality canteens offer tasty food. Medical facilities are available in our university.
    Faculty: Teachers of our college are very good; they are very helpful and knowledgeable. They give their all efforts to make students industry-ready. We get notes every day. Our semester exam is not so difficult, but 40% marks are needed to pass. We get suggestions for the semester exam. In our department, more than 90% of students pass.
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    Offered by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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    3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    The college is quite good.
    Placements: The placement rate at the Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration is approximately 55–60%, with top recruiting companies such as Taj Hotel, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, and Oberoi hiring students. Various roles, including pastry chief and garden manager, are offered to the placed students, with the highest salary being 3-5 LPA.
    Infrastructure: High-speed Wi-Fi is available at this college, ensuring fast and reliable internet access. The labs are equipped with essential appliances such as ovens, gas stoves, blenders, and mixers. Additionally, students have the convenience of enjoying a variety of food options in the canteen, and there are hostel facilities available. The college also organizes annual sports events for the students, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
    Faculty: The faculty members in this college possess extensive knowledge and are always ready to assist. They provide support and guidance to students, ensuring a high-quality interactive teaching experience. The curriculum is designed to be relevant and engaging. The semester exams are moderately challenging, with a passing percentage ranging from 75% to 85%.
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    MAHE BA FAQs 2025

    Q:   Do I need to have studied Arts to apply for B.A programme at MAHE?

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    Applicants from any disciplinary background can apply for BA courses at MAHE if they meet the primary criteria and can clear all the steps of MAHE's admission process and are eligible to get admission. One concern that universities ask for, candidates must complete their Class 12 with at least an aggreate of 45%, from any stream. 

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    Q:   Is it compulsory for B.A students to stay at campus hostel at MAHE?

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    Yes, it is mandatory for all first year BA students to reside in the campus hostels of MAHE. Those desirous of staying outside under own arrangements must submit a consent letter from their parents duly recommended by their HOI and forward it to Director, Student Affairs for necessary permission. 

     
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    Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to B.A course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    The eligibility criteria required by the MAHE for admission to BA courses is simple, that includes candidates must complete their Class 12 from any stream/ subject. Additionally, the candidates must have secured at least an aggregate of 45%. The Department Test scores are also considerable for admission to BA courses at MAHE

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    Q:   Are there any govt. job opportunities that I can seek after completing B.A from Manipal Academy of Higher Education?

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    In recent times, a government job is more preferable than a private job. Most of the time government job aspirants pursue the BA courses to excel in the particular field. After completing a BA course from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, candidates can explore various government job opportunities across different sectors. Here are some popular options:

    • Civil Service
    • State Civil Service
    • Banking Sector 
    • SSC Exam 
    • Railways 
    • Teaching Jobs
    • Defense Service 
    • Public Service Undertaking 
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    Q:   When is the last date to submit MET 2025 application form for admission to B.A at MAHE?

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    MET 2025 application form last date has not been announced yet. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the MET application form before the final date, which will be released soon. No late applications will be accepted. The MET 2025 application form dates will be announced at manipal.edu. MET application form will be available online and no other mode of application will be accepted by the authorities. Only the registered candidates will be able to participate in the entrance examination. 

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    Q:   Where can I check the official MET 2025 dates?

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    MAHE will release the official MET 2025 dates on their website, manipal.edu. Through the MET dates, candidates will be able to view the official calendar for all of the events relating to exams and admission. It is recommended that the candidates keep up with the timetable so they don't miss any significant events. The authorities won't take any requests after the deadline.

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    Q:   Does Manipal Academy of Higher Education offer B.A course?

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    Yes, Manipal Academy of Higher Education does offer BA courses for three and four years, divided into six & eight semesters respectively. The university offers a regular BA programme for three and an honours programme for four years. For admission to the BA course candidates are required to qualify their Class 12 with at least an aggregate of 45%. Additionally, the university offers admission based on merit and accepts department test scores for admission. 

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