Top Colleges in Manipal 2026-27

Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), established in 1963 in Manipal, is one of India's oldest and most research-intensive pharmacy institutions. It's part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) — a deemed university — and awards MAHE degrees, not RGUHS degrees. Admission is through MAHE entrance tests, not KCET. NIRF consistently ranks it among India's top 5 pharmacy colleges.

Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences in Manipal, Karnataka — Allied Health Sciences college offering BSc MLT, BSc Radiology, BSc OTT, BSc Optometry, BSc RT. Affiliated to MAHE. Admission 2026-27 open.

Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences in Manipal, Karnataka — Ayurveda (BAMS) college offering BAMS. Affiliated to RGUHS. Admission 2026-27 open.

Manipal School of Architecture and Planning is one of India's top architecture schools, offering B.Arch and M.Plan under MAHE with COA approval since 1980.

MIT Institute of Design Manipal offers B.Des and M.Des programmes under MAHE with studios for Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Interaction Design.

Manipal Centre for Hospitality Management — BHM fees, admission and placements 2026.

One of India's premier hotel management institutes, affiliated to Manipal Academy. Known for its industry-integrated curriculum and strong placement record with Taj, ITC and Marriott groups.

Manipal Institute of Technology MIT, Manipal, Udupi — MAHE deemed university, NAAC A++, NBA, est 1957. JEE Main via MAHE counselling — not KCET. NIRF #4 Engineering 2025. Coastal Karnataka.

Manipal Institute of Management is one of India's oldest and most respected business schools, part of the Manipal Academy. Known for MBA programmes and strong international business exposure.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal is a recognised medical college in Manipal, Karnataka offering MBBS, MD and MS programmes. The college is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by NMC, providing comprehensive medical education with attached hospital for clinical training. NEET qualified students can apply for 2026-27 admissions.

Manipal College of Nursing Manipal is a recognised medical college in Manipal, Karnataka offering MBBS, MD and MS programmes. The college is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by NMC, providing comprehensive medical education with attached hospital for clinical training. NEET qualified students can apply for 2026-27 admissions.

Kasturba Medical College Manipal in Manipal, Karnataka is a reputed medical institution offering MBBS and postgraduate medical programmes. The college has an attached teaching hospital with modern facilities for clinical training. Admissions are through NEET counselling for 2026-27.