Manipal Centre for Humanities (MCH) is a leading research and teaching institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It is a constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). It offers a UG programme in Humanities and PG programmes in English and Sociology. MCH has collaborations with institutions such as the University of Chicago, National University of Singapore, Sutasoma Trust (UK), Dalhousie University (Canada), Princeton University, etc. to promote the quality of education. Students come for admission to MCH from universities abroad and many of India’s premier colleges.

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• MCH Manipal admission season generally begins in April every year
• The admissions to UG as well as PG programmes are merit-based
• The application process is completely online

At UG level, the institute offers BA in Humanities. Those seeking admission to this course must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) to the college after filling the application form. The candidates are shortlisted based on their academic merit and SOP. These candidates are further called for a Personal Interview (PI). The institute prepares a merit list for the final selection of the candidates based on the SOP and PI. Before applying to the MCH Manipal BA programme, candidates must ensure that they meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

MCH Manipal offers an MA programme with two specialisations at the PG level. Candidates who wish to take admission in one of the MA programmes in this institute must submit their SOP and CV to the college after filling the online application form. Candidates are shortlisted for the PI round based on their academic merit, SOP and CV. A merit list is prepared for the final selection taking into account the overall performance of the candidates. The specialisations offered under MA programme along with their eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table below:

Candidates can apply online on the application portal of MAHE (apply.manipal.edu/mu/admission/login.html). MCH Manipal application fee for Indian and foreign nationals is tabulated below:

The step-wise instructions to fill the MCH Manipal application form are given below:

Step 1: Register on the application portal of MAHE with candidate's email address, mobile number and create a password. Also, select the programme and stream that the candidate is applying for

Step 3: Upload the candidate's passport-size photo and scanned signature (less than 5MB). Next, enter parents' or guardian's details

Step 4: Enter candidate's location details including country, state, city and pin, followed by the complete address information

Step 5: Enter candidate's academic information such as educational qualification, last institution attended, board/university, year of passing, etc

Step 6: Select the programme, stream and course that the candidate is applying for. Candidates also need to select the preferred test centre city

Step 7: Click on 'Continue to Payment' and proceed to pay the application fee via debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI

Once the application process is complete, candidates are required to log in again and upload the requisite documents, as mentioned below:

• Date of birth certificate
• Mark sheet/ grade sheet of the qualifying examination
• Documents in support of a claim under a special category, if any
• Documents in support of professional experience, if any
• Aadhaar card or any other government-approved ID card

The total fee of the courses offered by MCH Manipal is tabulated below:

To encourage meritorious students and academic excellence, many scholarships are being offered by MAHE to the deserving candidates. Some of the scholarships relevant to MCH Manipal are mentioned below:

• 'Scholar and Achiever' scholarships for all UG and PG programmes
• Board topper scholarships for all UG programmes
• Merit scholarship for the children of MAHE Alumni
• Interest subsidy on education loan 

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Q. Is MCH Manipal a part of Manipal University?

A. Yes, it's a constituent college of Manipal University which is now known as MAHE.

Q. When does the admission begin at MCH Manipal?

A. The admission process generally starts in April every year.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for MA in English?

A. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate in a bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognised institution/university in order to be eligible for MA in English.

Q. What is the admission process for BA in Humanities?

A. The admission is based on a candidate's merit in Class 12 and his/her performance in the PI round.

Q. Where to fill the application form?

A. The application form can be filled online on the admission portal of MAHE (apply.manipal.edu/mu/admission/login.html).

Q. How much is the application fee for the MA programme?

A. The application fee for Indian nationals is Rs 600.

Q. What is the total fee for MA in Sociology?

A. The total fee for this programme is Rs 1,17,000.

• Manipal 2022 Applications Open: Apply @ www.bit.ly/MAHE-2022?open-reg
• MCH has collaborated with institutions such as the University of Chicago, Università di Napoli L'Orientale, Italy, National University of Singapore, Dalhousie University, Princeton University
• MCH hosts several national and international workshops/conferences/seminars/symposiums for students to get an opportunity to listen to and interact with top scholars in their field