Manipal University (MAHE) BA Admission 2023: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Placement, Application Process

Manipal University (MAHE) BA admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply for admission is March 15, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the university’s official website – manipal.edu. Admissions to the program will be granted on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check MAHE Admission 2023

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers a full-time Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in 5 specializations. The minimum duration of the BA course is 3 years except for BA (Aesthetics & Peace Studies) for which the duration is 3 years. The basic eligibility required to apply for the BA program offered at MAHE is 10+2 in any stream. Admissions are granted on the basis of merit rank of the candidates through their qualifying examination, SOP, and Personal Interview except for BA (Media & Communication) for which Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Entrance Test (MET).

Manipal University (MAHE) BA Important Dates 2023

Manipal University (MAHE) BA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the 3-year full-time undergraduate BA course should meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. 
• Minimum 2/3 subjects within the ‘A’ Levels and 5 Passes within the IGCSE / GCSE including English. The minimum requirement is an average of a ‘D’ grade. 
• IB Diploma or IB Certificate with 3 subjects at HL and the three subjects at SL with an overall minimum of 24 points.
• For Admission to BA Foreign Languages & Intercultural Studies: Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks.
• For Admission to BA Media and Communication: Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with minimum 45 % aggregate marks.

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Manipal University (MAHE) BA Admission Guidelines

Manipal University provides admission to the BA course on the basis of various factors such as:

• Admission to B.A. in Media and Communication (BAMC) program is done on the basis of an entrance examination i.e. Manipal University Entrance Test (MET).
• For Admission to the rest of the B.A. programs, candidates shall submit the Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Shortlisted candidates through qualifying examination scores and SOP will be called for a personal interview (PI).
• A merit list will be issued which will be based on SOP & PI. 

Manipal University (MAHE) BA Application Process

• Visit the official website of Manipal university @manipal.edu.
• Click on the “Apply Now” link available on the homepage
• Register with email id and phone number.
• User Id and Password will generate
• Log in with the credential and fill the application form.
• Enter personal and academic details.
• Pay the application fee through online payment means such as Debit Card or Credit Card
• Submit the application form and take a printout of it for future references.

Documents Required

• Class 10, 12, Marks sheet and certificate (also used for DOB verification)
• Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Passport size photographs
• Statement of Purpose
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste / PwD Certificate (if applicable)

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Manipal University (MAHE) BAMC MET Exam Pattern

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Manipal University (MAHE) BA Course Details

Manipal University (MAHE) offers the BA program in 5 specializations of which the details are tabulated below:

Course Duration

The duration of the BA program offered at MAHE is 3 years divided into 6 equal semesters. The BA (Aesthetics & Peace Studies) is offered for a duration of 4 years which is divided into 8 semesters.

Prescribed Coursework

The curriculum of the BA program has various types of courses that includes:

• Core courses
• Elective Courses
• Practical Lab Courses
• Research project
• Viva Voce
• Mandatory Learning Courses
• Internship
• Project work

Tabulated below is the course structure of the B.A. course offered at Manipal University: 

• Candidates are required to secure a minimum credits each semester to be eligible for award of BA degree.
• BA students shall have a minimum of 80% attendance in each subject of every semester to be able to appear for semester-end examinations.

Assessment 

• Practical: Preparation of a set menu or single dish to evaluate skill and learning
• Theory: MCQ, Essay, short and long answers, case studies.

Manipal University (MAHE) BA Placements

Manipal University provides the best career opportunities to its students with placement offers. Manipal University has a placement cell that supports and considers the student's need for getting a placement. Apart from this the placement cell at Manipal University trains the students for the placements for BA by conducting mock job interview rounds. BA students can also aim to pursue higher studies in their relevant field such as MA, or Ph.D.

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Manipal University (MAHE) MSW Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education provides various scholarships for its UG and PG students if they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Some of them are as follows:

•  Merit Scholarship
• Scholar and Achiever Scholarship
• Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)
•  Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students, ITC scholarship
• Merit Scholarships for Foreign / Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Category Students
• Merit Scholarship for Konkani speaking students, AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver
• Merit Scholarship for Children of Manipal Alumni
• Scholarship scheme of interest subsidy on education loan for MAHE students 
• Kadambi scholarships.

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