About

Manipal College of Health Professions @
MAHE Manipal

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) stands at the forefront in allied health sciences education, being India’s first institution of its kind and the largest with a legacy spanning over 25 years. Renowned for cultivating exceptional healthcare professionals, MCHP is a proud constituent of the esteemed Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

With a sprawling 120,000+ sq. ft. facility, MCHP offers state-of-the-art healthcare laboratories and unparalleled resources, ensuring immersive, hands-on clinical training. Its globally acclaimed academic programmes and robust international partnerships encourages a transformative learning environment. Boasting an alumni network of over 6,500 distinguished professionals spread across the globe, MCHP continues to redefine the healthcare landscape worldwide, with its professional graduates being in great demand in the developed countries. 

India’s 1st healthcare institution

dedicated to health profession

25+ year

legacy

6500+

alumni spread across the world

Hands on clinical training at 5 teaching hospitals

of MAHE and Manipal group hospitals

1,20,000+ sq.ft. area

of healthcare labs and facilities

200+ faculty

teaching healthcare students

20+ healthcare departments

and 71+ programmes

Programmes Offered

MCHP offers 22 meticulously designed postgraduate programmes, providing in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge to excel in the evolving healthcare industry.

Masters in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology – 2 years
M.Sc. Audiology – 2 years
M.Sc. Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Technology – 2 years
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology – 2 years
Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics – 2 years
M.Sc. Echocardiography – 2 years
Masters of Advanced Care Paramedic – 2 years
M.Sc. Exercise & Sports Sciences – 2 years
M.Sc. Health Informatics (Healthcare IT Management) – 2 years
Master in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology – 2 years
Master of Medical Laboratory Science – 2 years
M.Sc. Medical Physics – 2 years
M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) – 2 years
M.Sc. Perfusion Technology – 2 years
Master of Radiation Therapy Technology – 2 years
M.Sc. (Medical) Radiochemistry with Integrated PhD – 2 years M.Sc. + 3 years Ph.D.
Master of Dialysis Therapy – 2 years
Master of Respiratory Technology (MRT) – 2 years
M.Sc. Speech Language Pathology – 2 years
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) – 2 years
Master of Optometry (M.Optom) – 2 years
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) – 2 years
Why

MCHP @
MAHE Manipal

MCHP is a top choice for health professions’ education due to its unmatched strengths in creating the best health professionals from the past 25 years.

National recognition

Rated ‘Excellent’ by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)

International recognitions

Recognised by 8 healthcare institutions from USA, UAE, Oman, UK and Europe

Research excellence

With 60 doctorates, MCHP has some of the most qualified research guides in India

Well-qualified faculty

Most professors at MCHP are members of professional bodies and advisors at academic forums

International collaborations

30+ international tie-ups with universities from Malaysia, USA, Australia, Canada, Vietnam, Norway, Denmark and many more countries

International student exchange program

Partnered with 11 universities like Deakin University, Australia, Lamar University, USA, University of Melbourne, Australia and many more for students to study one semester in foreign countries

Placements

Manipal College of Health Professions is focused on ensuring rewarding career opportunities for its students.

Some of our notable recruiters are:

Our graduates also hold prominent positions at: 

Infrastructure & Labs

Students at the MCHP receive their clinical and practical training at the 2500 bedded prestigious Kasturba Hospital, Manipal and the other teaching hospitals of MAHE. Additionally each department at the MCHP premises has its own state of the art pre-clinical laboratories for skill development.

Voices of MCHP

Admission Process & Eligibility

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Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply online
Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply online
Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply online
Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply online
Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply online
Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply online
Department Test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks, DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Merit List based on MET score
Physical / Online Counseling
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Merit List based on MET score
Physical / Online Counseling
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Department Test (DT), Subject interview (SI), General Interview (GI)
Merit List based on MET score, DT, SI & GI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit list based on qualifying exam marks & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit list based on qualifying exam marks & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit list based on qualifying exam marks & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit list based on qualifying exam marks & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit list based on qualifying exam marks & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit list based on qualifying exam marks & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Department test (DT)
Personal Interview (PI)
Merit List based on DT & PI
Provisional Admission Notice to shortlisted candidates.
Admission Formalities
Apply Online
Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Merit List based on MET score
Physical / Online Counseling
Admission Formalities

Pass in BPT from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

AND

Candidate MUST have completed their internship before class commencement, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BOT / BSc OT / B OTh from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

AND

Candidate MUST have completed their internship before class commencement, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc MLT / BMLT from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent (4 years BSc MLT or 3 years BSc MLT + 1 year internship or 3-year BSc MLT + 1 year Clinical experience or 3 years BSc MLT + 6 months internship+ 6 months Clinical Experience.)

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc Respiratory Therapy / BSc Respiratory Care Technology / BSc Medical Technology (Respiratory Therapy) from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology / BSc Anaesthesia Technology / BSc Operation Theatre Technology from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BASLP / BSc (Speech & Hearing) / BSLH degree from a University recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), with minimum 55 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc Cardiac Care / Cardiovascular Technology from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

AND

Candidate MUST have completed their internship before class commencement, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BA / BSc Degree in Psychology from a recognized university, with minimum 55 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Pass in BSc Cardiac Care / Cardiovascular Technology from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

AND

Candidate MUST have completed their internship before class commencement, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc Emergency Medical Technology from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in MBBS / BPT / BOT / BSc (Exercise & Sports Sciences) or equivalent from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

OR

B.Sc. Sports Science / B.Sc. Physical Education / B.P.Ed with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent, with at least 3 credits in Anatomy, physiology, Biochemistry and biomechanics/Kinesiology

AND

Candidate MUST have completed their internship/ externship before class commencement

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in MBBS / BDS / Nursing / Allied Health courses / BE or BTech in Computer Science stream / BCA / MCA from a recognized University, with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent

Pass with graduation in any discipline (3 years duration), from a recognized University, with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in the qualifying exam

Pass in BSc MIT (3 years duration) from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

AND

1 year of compulsory internship or clinical experience, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc with Physics as a major subject from a recognized University, with minimum 60 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Pass in BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology / BSc NMT + PGDNMT / Medical Imaging Technology / Medical Laboratory Technology / Medical Radiation Technology or equivalent, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc Perfusion Technology or BSc in any science stream with 2 year Diploma in Perfusion Technology from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology or equivalent examination from a recognized University with a minimum of 60 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology /B Pharm / B.Sc Chemistry as one of the major subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BSc RRT & DT from a recognized University, with a minimum of 45 % aggregate marks or equivalent, refer course details in prospectus

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in BASLP / BSc (Speech & Hearing) / BSLH from any university recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), with minimum 55 % aggregate marks or Equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

Pass in Bachelors in Optometry (B.Optom / B.Sc. Optometry / BS Optom / B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques) (Full time inclusive of 1 year internship) from a recognized university with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Required

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25 categories disbursed to 6500+ students (AY 2025)
Step into the

Institution of Eminence

status by Ministry of Education, Government of India

3rd Best University in India

(NIRF 2025)

NAAC A++ Accreditation

80+

partnerships with global universities

200+

student clubs and communities

270+

international collaborations

Global Partners

There is never a dull moment at

MAHE, Manipal

Cultivating Teamspirit

Technical clubs, sports clubs, arts and cultural clubs, leadership clubs and more

Diversity

Students from different parts of India and 60+ countries

Access Study and Recreation Anytime

Study zones, discussion rooms and recreational spots

Amongst the Best Health Sciences Libraries in the World

This state-of-the-art library, spanning 1.5 lakh square feet over five levels, accommodates 1300 students. It offers modern facilities, including online journals, e-books and resources for students, faculty and researchers

Sports and Fitness

Dedicated sports arena with an international standard gym, badminton courts, boxing and rubberized jogging track. The well-equipped, valley-facing, multi-level Marena sports complex offers students to maintain their fitness through gym or sports such as cricket, football, badminton and more

Diverse Cultural Expressions

With activities like writing, singing, speaking, dancing and more, MAHE Manipal’s fests Utsav and Invictus, along with literary events MILAP and Verve, provide students an outlet to showcase their talents and take a well-deserved break from their busy schedules

State-of-the-Art Planetarium

Dr. T. M. A. Pai Planetarium in Manipal offers a unique, immersive experience with its cutting-edge technology, showcasing astronomical shows, interactive exhibits and educational programmes for students, researchers and visitors

for endless possibilities just like
our proud alumni

  • 2.45 lacs+

    of global alumni

  • 60+

    countries make up our
    global alumni family

  • 15+

    alumni initiated student
    exchange programs

  • 35+

    alumni-student
    connect series

  • Satya Nadela

    CEO Microsoft

  • Ishita Malviya

    Professional Surfer

  • Vikas Khanna

    Renowned Chef

  • Rajiv Suri

    Chairman of Digicel Group

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