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NIRF #56 in Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology

Manipal, Karnataka · Deemed · Estd 1957

★ 4.4 · Updated on 11 Jul 2026

NIRF Rank

#56

Avg Package

₹8 LPA

Total Fees

₹12.0 L

Rating

★ 4.4

About MIT Manipal

Manipal Institute of Technology was founded in 1957 by Dr. T. M. A. Pai as the founding constituent institution of what later became Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a deemed university. It is among India's oldest private engineering colleges, and its long track record has helped it build one of the most recognised private-engineering brands nationally, particularly in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Electronics.

MIT Manipal operates as part of MAHE's large, multi-disciplinary Manipal campus in coastal Karnataka, alongside medical, dental, and other professional schools under the same university umbrella.

Campus & Location

The Manipal campus is a large, self-contained university town in coastal Karnataka, near Udupi, with academic blocks, extensive hostel infrastructure, hospitals, and a full campus ecosystem shared across MAHE's various schools. The setting gives students access to both a quiet coastal environment and a dense multi-disciplinary academic community.

Why Choose MIT Manipal

  • Among India's oldest and most recognised private-engineering brands
  • Strong placement network, particularly for CSE, IT, and Electronics
  • Access to MAHE's large multi-disciplinary university ecosystem
  • Multiple admission routes (MET, JEE Main) for flexibility

Key Highlights

  • Founding institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), established 1957
  • One of India's most recognised private-engineering brands, especially for CSE/IT
  • Part of a large, self-contained university town in coastal Karnataka
  • Admission via MET (Manipal Entrance Test) or JEE Main score

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MET?

MET (Manipal Entrance Test) is MIT Manipal's own online entrance examination; applicants can alternatively use their JEE Main score for admission to select programmes, depending on the year's admission policy.

Is MIT Manipal a good private engineering college?

MIT Manipal is widely regarded as one of India's top private engineering institutes, particularly for Computer Science and IT, with a well-established placement network and one of the longest track records among private engineering colleges founded before Independence-era expansion.