Manipal B.Tech Counselling 2026: Complete Details on Seat Allotment, Fee Payment, Withdrawal Rules and Admission Process
Manipal Academy of Higher Education has officially started the B.Tech Counselling 2026 admission process for candidates qualifying through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026. Students allotted seats in various campuses including Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru are now required to complete fee payment and admission formalities within the prescribed deadlines.
The counselling process includes online seat allotment, installment-based fee payment, document verification, withdrawal options and refund rules for candidates seeking admission into engineering programmes offered by Manipal institutions.
Candidates are advised to carefully follow all counselling instructions, as failure to complete payment or submit transaction details within the deadline can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat and forfeiture of the waitlist deposit.
B.Tech Seat Allotment at MIT Bengaluru
According to the latest counselling allotment details, candidates have received admission offers in several emerging engineering branches including:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Financial Technology
- Cyber Security
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
One such allotment includes admission into B.Tech in Computer Science and Financial Technology at MIT Bengaluru under preference number 6.
The total first-year fee for the programme has been fixed at approximately ₹6.18 lakh.
Complete Fee Structure for First Year
Total First-Year Fee
- ₹6,18,000
First Installment Fee
- ₹2,90,000
- Payment deadline: May 22, 2026
Second Installment Fee
- ₹3,18,000
- Payment deadline: May 29, 2026
MAHE has clarified that only one payment mode is allowed while paying the first installment. Part payments are strictly prohibited.
Payment Modes Available
Candidates can pay the first installment fee through:
- Online payment
- NEFT/RTGS bank transfer
Online Payment Process
Candidates can make direct online payment through the official counselling portal:
After successful payment:
- Fee receipt acknowledgement is generated instantly
- Provisional admission order becomes available for download immediately
NEFT/RTGS Payment Instructions
Candidates choosing bank transfer mode must transfer the fee in favour of:
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Official Bank Details
- Bank Name: ICICI Bank
- Branch: Manipal Branch
- Account Number: 007201000089
- IFSC Code: ICIC0000072
- Address: Kasturba Hospital Complex, Manipal, Karnataka
The university has strictly instructed candidates not to make cash or cheque deposits directly into the bank account.
Mandatory UTR Submission After NEFT/RTGS Payment
After transferring the fee through NEFT/RTGS, candidates must log into the counselling portal and submit:
- Payment date
- UTR number
- Account holder’s name
- Amount transferred
- Counter slip upload
Failure to upload these transaction details before the fee payment deadline will result in:
- Cancellation of allotted seat
- Removal from counselling process
- Forfeiture of ₹10,000 waitlist deposit
MAHE stated that such candidates will be treated as “Exited Candidates with Forfeiture of Waitlist Deposit.”
Important Deadlines Candidates Must Remember
| Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| First Installment Fee Payment | May 22, 2026 |
| UTR/Transaction Detail Submission | May 22, 2026 |
| Second Installment Fee Payment | May 29, 2026 |
Candidates missing any deadline may lose their admission opportunity.
Withdrawal and Refund Rules
The university has advised students to carefully read the counselling brochure sections related to:
- Opting out of counselling
- Withdrawal from counselling
- Refund policies
- Fee deduction rules
According to the official notification, refund of fees in case of withdrawal will follow UGC refund guidelines.
Students can check refund details here:
Fee Installment Facility Only for First Year
MAHE has clarified that the installment payment facility is applicable only for candidates taking fresh admission in the academic year 2026–27.
From the second year onwards:
- Full annual academic fee must be paid at the beginning of every academic year
- Payment timelines will be decided by the respective institute
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Complete payment before the deadline
- Upload UTR details immediately after NEFT/RTGS transfer
- Do not make part payments
- Keep fee receipts and acknowledgement copies safely
- Read counselling brochure carefully before withdrawal or opting out
- Track admission updates regularly through the counselling portal
With counselling rounds progressing rapidly and demand for Computer Science-related branches increasing significantly, students are advised to complete all admission formalities on time to secure their allotted seats in Manipal institutions for the 2026 academic session.