How to Prepare for MET 2026: Check Preparation Tips, Best Books and Important Topics
Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )
Registration - 1 Oct '25 - 15 Mar '26
MET 2026 is conducted to select students for admissions into BTech courses offered by participating campuses. Since MET is a competitive exam, candidates should be well prepared so that they can score well to get admission into their preferred campuses and courses. Knowing how to prepare for MET is essential since it will help them to build a good study strategy. Read to know more about How to Prepare for MET Exam 2026.
How to Prepare for MET 2026: Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducts MET as an annual entrance exam to select candidates for admission. Since MET is a popular private engineering entrance examination, number of students applying is often more than seats available. For higher chances of admission, students should have in place a good preparation strategy. Candidates should know how to prepare for MET so that they are ready for entrance examination. Some important highlights of MET preparation is being familiar with exam pattern and syllabus. Read to know more about How to Prepare for MET 2026.
- How to Prepare for MET 2026
- Best Books for MET 2026
- MET 2026 Preparation Tips - Important Topics
How to Prepare for MET 2026
To score well in the entrance examination, candidates should know a few popular preparation tips. Candidates can check the following MET 2026 preparation tips to help boost their preparation process for the upcoming exam.
Check Official Syllabus
MAHE releases MET syllabus 2026 online. All candidates should check official syllabus before starting their preparation to know which subjects and topics have to be studied. MET syllabus consists of topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Knowing syllabus will help them to know where questions will be prepared from. Level of MET syllabus will be similar to 12th standard qualifying exam.
Know the Exam Pattern
Candidates should check official MET 2026 exam pattern. Through pattern, they can know details on how exam will be conducted. Some mportant information that is available through the MET exam pattern are examination duration, mode, medium sections, types of questions, marking scheme and more. By knowing pattern, the candidates will be able to familiarize themselves with atmosphere of examination.
MET Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Sections | Mathematics – 15 MCQs and 5 NAT Questions Physics – 10 MCQs and 5 NAT Questions Chemistry - 10 MCQs and 5 NAT Questions English – 10 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 240 |
| Marking Scheme | For Multiple Choice Questions
For Numerical Answer Type Questions
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Create a Timetable
Next, candidates should prepare a timetable for the exam. While preparing their timetable, they should check that the syllabus is covered well before the examination day. Subjects and topics in their daily study routine should be mixed so that the studying process is not boring. Timetable should also include daily routine along with mock tests.
Prepare Notes
While studying, candidates should write down difficult concepts and formulas in a notebook. Having these topics ready in notes will allow them to revise these topics anytime anywhere. These notes will also help them to understand the concepts better to prepare for examination.
Attempt Mock Tests
Candidates often use mock tests as most popular mode for exam preparation. Through online MET mock tests, they can know how examination will be held and accordingly prepare for it. Mock tests will be similar to exam and will help candidates familiarize with important topics and questions. It will also help them to manage their time for exam.
Regular Revision
It is important for the candidates to revise regularly for MET 2026. Through regular revisions, the candidates are likely to not forget the important units and topics that they have studied. Regular revision will also allow the candidates to revisit the topics that they find difficult to understand and learn.
Be Healthy
Along with the intense study schedule, the candidates should also have enough time to rest and sleep. If the candidates are physically and mentally unfit, then they will not be able to give their best in the exam. Candidates should get enough sleep and ensure that they consume healthy food. Proper rest should be taken in between the study sessions.
Best Books for MET 2026
Candidates can check list of best books for MET 2026 below.
| Subjects |
Name of the Books |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Concept of Physics Part 1 by HC Verma Concept of Physics Part 2 by HC Verma Understanding Physics by DC Pandey |
| Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon Numerical Chemistry by P Bahadur A Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee |
| Mathematics |
Class XII Mathematics by RD Sharma Problems in Calculus by SL Loney Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight Trigonometry, Geometry Books by IA Maron |
| English and General Aptitude |
Objective General English by SP Bakshi Wren n Martin revised by Dr. NDV Prasada Rao General Aptitude by RS Agarwal |
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MET 2026 Preparation Tips - Important Topics
Candidates can check the list of important chapters for MET 2026 from the table given below. However, the candidates are advised to prepare the entire MET syllabus while giving more focus to the important topics to have higher chances of performing well in the examination.
| Subjects |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Photoelectric Effect and Electromagnetic Waves Electrostatics Work power energy Magnetic Effects of Current Current Electricity Wave Optics Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Semiconductors and Communication System Ray Optics Waves and Sound |
| Chemistry |
Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives Carbonyl Compounds – Aldehydes and Ketones Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Mole Concept Coordination Compounds Redox Reactions and Volumetric Analysis Ionic Equilibrium Chemical bonding molecular structure Chemical thermodynamics Atomic structure General organic chemistry Biomolecules and Polymers |
| Mathematics |
Binomial theorem Complex numbers Sequences and Series Application of Derivatives Differential Equation Point and straight line Definite integration Matrices and Determinants Inverse trigonometric functions Limits Vector Area Under Curves Continuity and Differentiability |
| English and General Aptitude |
Analogy Test Sentence Correction Comprehension Synonyms and Antonyms Fill in the Blanks |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
In MET counselling process, candidates will first have to register online to pay counselling fee and select choice of courses and campuses. MET seat allotment will be announced online. Selected candidates have to confirm their admission before last date.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
MET cutoff is released by MAHE at official website. After counselling is over, round-wise cutoff details will be released. No log in details are needed to check cutoff.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
MET merit list is prepared for admissions. Based on performance in exam, candidates will be listed out in the merit list. For allotment, MET merit list is used by authorities.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
There is no official passing mark for MET exam. Candidates will be allotted ranks based on their performance in exam. However, for admissions, ranks will be used.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
MET exam cities is released at official website. MAHE is expected to conduct MET in around 81 cities all over the country.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
While filling online application form, candidates have to fill their choice of MET exam centre. Allotment of centres will be done according to preference and availability.
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Contributor-Level 7
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It is not mandatory to take MET mock test for exam preparation. However, it is recommended to students to practice using the online mock tests.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, candidates will be able to attempt MET mock test multiple times. No log in credentials are need to attempt mock test.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
MET mock test will be available online at manipal.edu. All interested candidates will be abel to attempt the mock test to prepare for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
With proper preparation strategy and dedication, students can crack MET with self study. Since MET and board exam syllabus are quite similar, candidates can prepare simulatenously for both exams.
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Contributor-Level 7
Yes, NCERT books are beneficial for MET preparation. Since the MET syllabus is similar to the 12th standard qualifying exam, the NCERT books will help the students to study and revise important topics and chapters for the exam. However, the students are also advised to check other important reference books for a more conceptual understanding.