Overview
The School of Basic Sciences, Humanities & Management (SBHM) at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, a constituent institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), is a multidisciplinary school that brings together faculty expertise across Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities, and Management. Established through the integration of foundational science and management disciplines, the School provides a rich academic ecosystem that promotes interdisciplinary teaching, research, and innovation, preparing graduates for diverse academic, research, and professional pathways.
The School offers a globally aligned curriculum reinforced by experiential learning, international collaborations, and access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. A wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral programs are supported by experienced faculty, advanced infrastructure, and focused research groups addressing theoretical advancements and real-world applications. Faculty and students actively contribute to knowledge creation through funded research projects, high-impact publications in reputed journals, patent filings, and interdisciplinary collaborations across emerging domains.
The School hosts a vibrant doctoral research programme (Ph.D.) that emphasizes interdisciplinary research, advanced coursework, rigorous methodology, and high-impact scholarly outcomes, contributing to both national and international research ecosystems.
Postgraduate and doctoral graduates from the School in the domains of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities, and Management are equipped to pursue careers across academia, research institutions, high-technology industries, government laboratories, policy and analytics organizations, and emerging interdisciplinary sectors. Graduates have progressed to leading institutions and organizations including IISc–CeNSE, IITs, Oxford Instruments, ALS Global, Donaldson, Tyndall National Institute, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), and others.
School Vision and Mission:
Vision
To achieve excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, creating knowledge and human capital that generate meaningful societal impact.
Mission
- To educate students through strong foundational knowledge, interdisciplinary learning, and academic rigor.
- To promote impact-driven research, innovation, and ethical academic engagement addressing contemporary societal and technological challenges.
Programs
School of Basic Sciences, Humanities & Management, MIT offers the following programs:
The School offers a four-year B. Tech. program in Computer Science and Financial Technology, the first of its kind AICTE-approved program in India since 2022. The program has been developed in collaboration with FIS Global Business Solutions India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., USA (Fortune 500 company), which contributes to curriculum design and industry-oriented classroom engagement at MIT Manipal.
The program provides graduates with strong theoretical foundations and rigorous practical training in Computer Science, Financial Technology, applied mathematics, and analytics, preparing them for careers in fintech, banking technology, analytics, and software engineering. The program is among the most sought-after undergraduate programs at the institute.
The B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing started in the year 2022, is designed as an integrated program drawing from Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Graduates develop strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills with applications across data science, computing, finance, and engineering domains.
The curriculum offers program electives, institute-wide open electives, and minor specializations in areas such as Information Management and Analytics, Business Management, Finance, Security Analytics, and Healthcare Analytics.
The School offers a postgraduate M.Tech. program in Engineering Management, since 1988 is designed for graduates from diverse engineering disciplines aspiring for leadership and managerial roles. The program integrates advanced engineering concepts with management theories and professional practices, supported by hands-on training using modern software tools and exposure to industry practices.
Graduates are prepared for careers in project management, operations, consulting, analytics, and technology leadership across industrial and service sectors.
The School offers a five-year Integrated M.Tech. program in Entrepreneurship for undergraduate students of MIT who are motivated to build startups and entrepreneurial ventures. The program is supported by a strategic partnership between Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, and DLabs Incubator Association, Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad (MoU year – 2024).
The curriculum emphasizes innovation, venture creation, product development, and startup incubation, supported by mentorship, industry exposure, and ecosystem engagement.
The School has been offering a 2-year M.Sc. program in Applied Mathematics and Computing since 2009. The program provides strong foundations in computational and application-oriented mathematics, supported by laboratory training using tools such as MATLAB, SageMath, and related platforms.
The two-year M.Sc. in Chemistry program started in 2009, focuses on Organic and Applied Chemistry, with advanced-level theory and laboratory training spread across four semesters. The curriculum includes Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Analytical Chemistry, preparing students for careers in research, pharmaceuticals, materials science, and chemical industries.
The School has been offering a two-year M.Sc. in Physics program since 2009, with curricula aligned to UGC recommendations. The program provides strong foundations in fundamental and advanced physics, supported by program and open electives that address emerging areas of the discipline.
Graduates are prepared for careers in research, academia, high-technology industries, and doctoral research in India and abroad.
Faculty
Facilities
Laboratories
World-class laboratories give learning a practical dimension
Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre to facilitate multi-disciplinary research
Libraries
Libraries have excellent resources for reference and study
MUTBI
Paper tree - A green initiative by MIT students of MUTBI
Computing Facility
Wi-fi campus with modern computing and digital facilities
Testimonials
For me MAHE is a place with ample opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
Ashna Ranjan
MIT Manipal
Learning is an awesome experience at Manipal. This is the best place to be for students.
Rudi Rajkumar
MIT Manipal
MAHE is giving us wings to fly and providing us with resources necessary to make it big in life.
Shashank Tulsyan
MIT Manipal
MAHE has taught me the value of organisation and to be systematic in all my work.
Siddharth Bhasin
MIT Manipal
My experience at MIT has been great from the beginning.
N.J.Nischal
MIT
I’m glad I choose Manipal University.
Chaitanya Chauhan
Mechanical Engineering