Documents Required for MET 2026 Application Form: Check Official Specifications, How to Upload Photograph and Signature

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )

Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
Deputy Manager Content
Updated on May 1, 2026 14:57 IST
Documents Required for MET Application Form: Candidates can check here details on which documents are required for MET registration 2026. While filling MET application form 2026, candidates had to refer to documents to fill their details correctly. Read to know more about important documents for MET application form 2026.

MET 2026 application form was available online at manipal.edu. While filling MET application form, candidates had to fill correct details on the application form. Photograph and signature also had to be uploaded correctly in application form. These important documents had to be kept ready for reference during entire admission process. Read to know more about list of documents required for MET application form 2026.

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Documents Required for MET 2026 Application Form: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has ended MET 2026 registration process for Phase 2 at manipal.edu. To register for the exam, students had to submit filled online MET application form before final date. Before registration, a list of documents had to be kept ready so that students were able to fill application form correctly. These documents are also important during MET exam and admission process.

While filling MET application form 2026, students had to upload their scanned photograph and signature. Students had to make sure that all the documents were submitted correctly. If documents were not uploaded correctly, then application form could not be submitted. List of documents required for MET application form were important and should be checked carefully. Read to know more about important documents for MET application form 2026.

Table of contents
  • List of documents required for MET 2026 registration
  • Is Aadhaar Card mandatorily required for MET application form 2026?
  • MET 2026 Registration: Specifications for Document Uploading
  • Step by Step Document Requirement in MET 2026 Application Form?
  • What after MET registration 2026?
  • How to Book MET 2026 Exam Slots
  • MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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List of documents required for MET 2026 registration

Students had to keep personal and academic documents ready for MET registration 2026. Through these documents, they were able to access correct information to fill in application form. All these documents should be ready for reference.

Category

Documents

Personal Documents

ID Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport

Address Proof

Income Proof

Payment Details i.e., Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking

Contact Details

Photograph

Signature

Academic Documents

10th and 12th class marksheet

10th admit card as proof of age

Passing certificate

Transfer certificate

Category Documents

Caste/Category Certificate

Domicile Certificate

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which documents have to be uploaded in the MET application form?
A: 

Students have to upload scanned photograph and signature in MET application form. Documents have to be uploaded correctly. If documents are not uploaded correctly, application form cannot be submitted.

Q:   What is the process to fill out the MET application form?
A: 

MET application form is released online. Candidates have to register with basic detals. After registration, they have to fill details, upload documents and select centres. MET application fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card.

Q:   Will the MET application form be available offline?
A: 

No offline MET application form will be available. Students will have to access the MET application form online and fill it out with the required details .The application fee has to be paid online and submitted. The authorities will not accept print outs of the filled application form.

Q:   What are the scanned photograph specifications to be uploaded in MET application form?
A: 

While filling MET application form, students have to upload their photograph. Document should be uploaded correctly in application form. If document is not uploaded correctly, then form cannot be submitted.

Is Aadhaar Card mandatorily required for MET application form 2026?

During MET registration, details of Aadhaar card were not mandatorily required from students. They were able to complete registration using mobile number and email ID. However, during the exam and counselling stages, students had to carry valid government issued photo ID as proof.  For verification of identity, students could use any valid photograph ID proof such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, School ID, etc. Aadhaar number was not a necessary detail required for registration, but students could keep it ready in case it is needed.

MET 2026 Registration: Specifications for Document Uploading

In MET application form, candidates had to upload their scanned photograph and signature. All documents had to be uploaded according to specifications mentioned by MAHE authorities online.

Documents

Specifications

Photograph

Should be recent and coloured.

Their face should be clear and a white background should be used.

File Size: 10 KB to 100 KB

File Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm

File Format: JPG/JPEG

Signature

Should be done with black or blue pen on a white paper.

File Size: 20 KB to 100 KB

File Dimensions: 350 pixels x 500 pixels

File Format: JPG/JPEG

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the mode of payment for MET application fee?
A: 

MET application fee has to be paid online, i.e., net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI/PayTM. No other mode can be used to pay the application fee. If the fee is not paid, then the candidates will be considered ineligible to attempt the exam.

Q:   What is the last date for MET 2026 registration?
A: 

MET 2026 registration last date for Phase 2 was April 30, 2026. Candidates could register for Phase 2 of MET 2026 exam online.

Q:   How is the MET merit list prepared?
A: 

The authorities will prepare the MET merit list to select students for admissions into the courses offered by the participating institutes. The performance of the students will be assessed to prepare the MET merit list. Separate merit lists will be prepared for different categories.

Q:   Is MET easy or tough?
A: 

According to previous years' trends, MET exam is moderate in difficulty. Candidates who are well prepared for their board exams will be able to prepare for MET exam simultaneously.

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Step by Step Document Requirement in MET 2026 Application Form?

Students required important documents in every step of MET application process. Through these documents, they were able to check and fill in correct information so that their application form was not rejected. It was important to fill all details correctly, since there was no MET application correction facility available.

  • MET Registration: For registration, students had to fill their basic details. They could use their identification proof such as Aadhaar card. PAN card, Voter ID and more to fill correct personal details. Valid email address and mobile number also had to be submitted.
  • Filling of Application Form: While filling online MET application form, students had to fill correct academic, category and communication details. For this step in MET registration, they required academic marksheets, category certificates, domicile certificates, address proof and more.
  • Document Uploading: In this step, students had to upload their photograph and signature according to official specifications. Both photograph and signature had to be uploaded correctly.
  • Payment of Fee: Finally, for MET application fee payment, students had to use their net banking, credit card or debit card details. Details required were according to chosen mode of payment.

MET 2026 Application Fee

Category

Fees

Application Fee (for all courses)

INR 800

Entrance Test Fee (for selected courses only)

INR 1200

Foreign Candidates

USD 30

NRI Candidates

INR 2500

NRI Sponsored Candidates

INR 2500

OCI Foreign Candidates

INR 2500

What after MET registration 2026?

After MET registration, MAHE authorities will open slot booking process. Through MET slot booking, students can choose their preferred exam slots according to availability. After slots are booked, MET admit card will be available for download. Through hall ticket, they can check their allotted exam centre, date, slots and more. Separate slot booking facilities will be open for different phases of exam. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for MET?
A: 

For MET preparation, students have to understand exam pattern and syllabus. After knowing how exam will be held and important topics, they can prepare a study plan. Revision and mock tests should be done regularly. Students can also check previous year papers to choose important topics.

Q:   What is the total score in MET?
A: 

As per MET exam pattern, total score is 240. However, for every wrong answer in MCQs, one mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for NATs.

Q:   Which topics have to be studied for MET English section?
A: 

In MET English section, students will be tested on their aptitude. In English section, students should prepare Grammar and Language Use, Vocabulary, Punctuation, and Reading Comprehension.

Q:   Which preparation materials are important for MET?
A: 

For MET preparation, students should study from NCERT books and also use mock tests and sample papers.

How to Book MET 2026 Exam Slots

Candidates can follow given steps to book their MET exam slots 2026.

  • Candidates will have to go to official website.
  • To log in, candidates will have to enter their MET 2026 application form number and OTBS Password, i.e., their date of birth in format of DDMMYYYY. After logging in, they will be able to change their passwords as per their preference.
  • They will have to verify their details displayed on the screen. After verification, candidates have to select their preferred test city.
  • Preferred slot from available ones have to be selected.
  • Candidates will have to press 'OK' to proceed. Click on 'Confirm' to book slot or 'Cancel' to resume.

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MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before registration, candidates can check MET eligibility criteria 2026. Ineligible candidates will not be considered for admission.

BTech Courses - Candidates should have qualified 10+2, A-Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or any technical vocational subjects as optional subjects with a minimum of 50% mark taken together in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects.

Lateral BTech - 3 years Diploma in Engineering granted by the Board of Technical Examination of a State Government or passed BSc Degree from a recognized University with at least 45% marks and passed Xll standard with Mathematics as a subject.

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For admissions into MIT Manipal, equal weightage will be given to MET score and 12th standard qualifying exam marks.

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According to previous years' trends, 185+ marks in MET along with minimum 85% marks in 12th standard exam will have chances for a safe rank for CSE in Manipal.

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, a rank of 40000 can easily get you admitted to this college in the third round if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 49991 to 55828. Hence, getting admission at this institution can be achievable with the attained rank. 

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SMIT MET cutoff 2026 has been released for the 3rd round of admission to the BTech courses. For the General AI category, the maximum rank accepted was 55828 for the BTech CSE course.

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