Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, established in 1953, stands as one of India's premier institutions of higher learning, located in the scenic town of Manipal in Karnataka. Originally founded as Manipal Institute of Technology, it gained Deemed University status in 1993 and was later designated as an Institution of Eminence by the University Grants Commission in 2021. This Private Deemed University has consistently maintained its position among India's top educational institutions, securing Rank 6 in the NIRF University Rankings 2025 and featuring prominently in QS World University Rankings 2025 at 751-800 band. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal operates under the recognition of UGC and holds accreditation from NAAC with an A++ grade, whilst individual programmes are accredited by NBA, AICTE, BCI, PCI, and COA. The institution offers an extensive range of academic programmes spanning Diploma Programmes, Certificate Programmes, Undergraduate Programmes, Dual Degree Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, PhD Research Programmes, and Online Courses across disciplines including Engineering, Medicine, Management, Architecture, Humanities, Sciences, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, Public Health, Communication, and Design. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through multiple entrance examinations including JEE Main, NEET UG, NEET PG, CAT, MAT, GMAT, MET (Manipal Entrance Test), MUOET (Manipal University Online Entrance Test), and GATE, alongside direct admissions based on merit for select programmes. With over 30,000 students from 60+ countries and a sprawling campus encompassing state-of-the-art facilities, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal has established itself as a comprehensive multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic student development.