Manipal Institute of Technology

Name

Manipal Institute of Technology

Legal name

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Website

https://manipal.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering & Technology)

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Computer Training (611420), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), Quantum Education, Workforce Development & Academic Centers (HDAGAMAM), Quantum Education & Certification Programs (HDAGALAA), Quantum Tech Commercialization, IP, Tech Transfer & Venture Research (HDAGAMAN)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Higher education
• Technology research
• Semiconductor training
• Quantum computing research

Headquarters

HQ city

Manipal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs: Tuition and fees from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, health sciences, management, and humanities disciplines. Merit-based admissions with scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manipal Institute of Technology provides undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education (B.Tech in Aeronautical, Automobile, Computer Science and other engineering disciplines), doctoral research programs, and specialized skill-development training such as semiconductor fabrication. The institute operates innovation and incubation infrastructure including the Innovation Centre, MUTBI technology business incubator, and Manipal-GoK Bioincubator, supporting startups with seed funding up to Rs. 25 lakh. MIT also delivers advanced research programs in quantum computing (Quantum-Hub@MAHE), AI/ML (MARInE.ai), and biotechnology.

Product overview

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), offers a portfolio of undergraduate engineering programs (B.Tech in Aeronautical, Automobile, and Computer Science Engineering) alongside robust research and innovation infrastructure. The institution operates the Innovation Centre supporting entrepreneurship through facilities like Idea Café, Makerspace, and Apple Creative Studio. Two major incubators—MUTBI (Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator) and the Government of Karnataka Bioincubator—provide startup support with seed funding up to Rs. 25 lakh. The Central Analytical Instrumentation Facility (CAIF) offers access to advanced research equipment. MIT also runs skill development programs including semiconductor fabrication training with CMTI, and organizes flagship events like the annual Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit and Lifeathon hackathon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Tech in Automobile Engineering
• B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering
• Manipal-GOK Bioincubator
• Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI)
• Semiconductor Fabrication Training Program
• PhD Programs
• MAHE Online Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• World No. 1 position in SDG 5 (Gender Equality) in THE Impact Rankings 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026MIT-Bengaluru partnered with CMTI to provide semiconductor fabrication training with nearly 120 hours of specialized instruction in Class 100-10,000 clean-room facility, supporting India's semiconductor talent development ambitions
• DKMS FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Partner in blood stem cell donor registry expansion and awareness initiatives, recognized at Lifesaver Honours Night event
• QuantrolOxcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026International partner for Quantum-Hub@MAHE ecosystem providing quantum hardware expertise as part of India's National Quantum Mission alignment
• BlueforscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026International partner for Quantum-Hub@MAHE providing dilution refrigeration systems and quantum technology solutions
• QBLOXcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026International quantum technology partner for Quantum-Hub@MAHE ecosystem supporting India's quantum computing ambitions
• ConSciencecoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026International partner for quantum hardware development and research collaboration under Quantum-Hub@MAHE
• C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026India's premier R&D organization partnering for quantum hardware ecosystem development aligned with National Quantum Mission
• 250+ International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnerships with more than 250 leading universities globally providing academic collaborations, twinning programs, and research exchanges with institutions in US, UK, Australia and other countries
• Government of Karnataka (KBITS/KTech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Karnataka Biotechnology & Information Technology Services for Manipal-GOK Bioincubator supporting biotech startups with 10,000 sq. ft. of incubation space
• Startup IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational startup initiative partner providing ecosystem support for student and faculty entrepreneurs

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BITS Pilani: Birla Institute of Technology and Science is a leading private Indian technical university offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs. Directly comparable as a private, merit-based engineering institution with strong industry placement outcomes and similar NIRF positioning.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is one of India's largest private engineering universities with campuses across India and international locations. Directly comparable as a private deemed university offering B.Tech programs with similar scale and admissions model based on entrance exams.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM is a major private Indian technical university with broad engineering program offerings and significant student population. Comparable to MIT as a private deemed university focused on engineering and technology education at scale.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Amrita is a multi-campus private deemed university with strong engineering programs and a focus on research. Comparable to MIT/MAHE as another Institution of Eminence-status private university with multidisciplinary programs and innovation infrastructure.
• IIIT Bangalore: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore is a tech-focused research university specializing in computer science and IT. Comparable to MIT's Bengaluru campus as a Karnataka-based technology-focused institution with similar NIRF positioning.
• KIIT University: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology is a large private deemed university offering engineering and multidisciplinary programs. Comparable to MIT as a private Indian university with similar scale, deemed-university status, and engineering focus.

Broad incumbents

• NIT Karnataka (Surathkal): NIT Surathkal is a top-ranked Indian National Institute of Technology in Karnataka, ranked #17 in NIRF 2025 Engineering. Comparable as a Karnataka-based engineering institution competing for the same student pool, though with stronger public-institution branding.
• IIT Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad is an Indian Institute of Technology with active quantum computing research programs and semiconductor initiatives. Comparable as an Indian institution with emerging quantum and semiconductor research capabilities competing for similar government mission funding.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: IISc Bangalore is India's premier research and graduate education institution with extensive quantum computing and semiconductor research. Comparable as a Karnataka-based premier institution pursuing quantum and semiconductor research, though at a higher research-only tier.

Emerging players

• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR): TIFR is a premier Indian research institution with leading quantum computing and condensed matter physics research programs. Comparable to MIT's Quantum-Hub as an Indian institution pursuing foundational quantum research under India's National Quantum Mission framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IC_MAHE
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100082976499634
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/innovation-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/innovationcentremahe

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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