How to Prepare for MET 2025: Check Preparation Tips, Best Books and Important Topics

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )

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Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
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Updated on Feb 3, 2025 15:55 IST

MET 2025 will be held for BTech admissions into the participating campuses. All candidates are advised to have a good MET 2025 preparation plan to have higher chances of securing the scores they require for admission. MET 2025 preparation tips will help the candidates to be well-prepared for the exam and build a good study plan. Read to know more about How to Prepare for MET 2025.

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How to Prepare for MET 2025 - Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2025 will be held by the authorities to select candidates for BTech admissions into the participating campuses. As one of the popular private engineering entrance exams, MET has a good competitive rate, so the students should be well-prepared for the entrance examination. A detailed and well-planned MET 2025 preparation strategy will  let the students be prepared to do well in the exam. Following the MET 2025 preparation tips, the candidates are expected to have higher chances of performing well in the entrance exam. Read to know more about How to Prepare for MET 2025.

Table of content
  • How to Prepare for MET 2025
  • Best Books for MET 2025
  • MET 2025 Preparation Tips - Important Topics

How to Prepare for MET 2025

To score well in the entrance examination, candidates are advised to know a few popular preparation tips. Candidates can check the following MET 2025 preparation tips to help boost their preparation process for the upcoming exam.

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Check Official Syllabus

MET 2025 syllabus is available online at manipal.edu. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the official MET syllabus 2025. The subjects, units and topics to be studied for the exam are available through the MET syllabus. To be well-prepared for the exam, the candidates should be aware of what has to be studied and where the questions will be prepared from.

Q:   Which are the important units of MET Mathematics section?
Q:   What are the best books for MET Physics section?
Q:   Which books can I refer for the MET English section?

Know the Exam Pattern

Candidates should check the official MET 2025 exam pattern. The details on how the exam will be conducted can be checked the exam pattern. Some of the important information that is available through the MET exam pattern are the examination duration, mode, medium sections, types of questions, marking scheme and more. By knowing the pattern, the candidates will be able to familiarize themselves with the atmosphere of the examination.

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MET Exam Pattern 2025

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

  • 4 marks will be given for every correct answer
  • 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

For Numerical Answer Type Questions

  • 4 marks will be given for every correct answer
  • No marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer

Create a Timetable

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. The subjects and topics in their daily study routine should be mixed so that the studying process is not boring. The timetable should also include daily routine and mock tests.

Prepare Notes

While studying, the candidates are advised to keep a notebook near them to write down those concepts and formulas that they have a hard time understanding. By regularly noting down the difficult concepts, the candidates will be able to revise them anytime anywhere. This will also allow the candidates to know which topics they have to focus on for the examination.

Q:   Which are the best books for MET Chemistry section?
Q:   What are the best books and study materials for MET preparation?
Q:   Which books can I refer for MET Mathematics section?

Attempt Mock Tests

One of the most popular exam preparation methods is mock tests. Candidates are advised to attempt MET mock tests regularly so that they can experience how the examination will be held. Mock tests will also allow the candidates to know their progress and figure out their commonly made mistakes. These mistakes can be corrected during the preparation process so that the same are not made during the exam. Mock tests are also helpful in boosting time management skills.

Regular Revision

It is important for the candidates to revise regularly for MET 2025. 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 2025

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

MET 2025 Preparation Tips - Important Topics

Candidates can check the list of important topics for MET 2025 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 and 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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Answered 3 weeks ago

The authorities will prepare the MET cutoff after checking various exam and admission-related factors. Some of the factors that will be used to determine the cutoff are the exam difficulty level, previous years' cutoff trends, total number of applicants, total number of seats available for admission

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Sumridhi Dhyani

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the round wise MET cutoff will be released online. The cutoff will be different for every course, category and college. Students will be able to access the cutoff after each round of seat allotment. MET cutoff can be used to check for chances of admission

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Neha Anand

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, MAHE releases the MET cutoff online at the official website. Students will be able to access the MET cutoff after every round of seat allotment. The cutoff rank for higher chances of admission will be released through the MET cutoff.

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Nishtha Mishra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

If the students find any discrepancy in the MET result, then they are advised to contact the authorities immediately. The information should be corrected by the authorities as soon as possible. However, the scores and ranks will not be open for corrections.

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Saakshi Varsha Lama

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

At the MET exam centre, the students will have to bring one valid identity proof. They are allowed to bring any one of the following – Aadhaa Card/Voter ID/Passport/PAN Card/School ID, etc. No photocopies of the identity proof will be allowed.

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Nishtha Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, the authorities will not accept digital copies of the MET admit card at the exam centre. All students will have to bring a print out of their hall ticket for verification. If the students do not have the physical copy of their admit card, they will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

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Rachit Chauhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

In case the student's preferred exam centre is not available, the authorities may change their MET exam slot. This may happen if the exam centre is cancelled or is fully booked. If the students have any issues, they can contact the authorities.

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Nidhi Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

MET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. Students will be able to register and fill out their choices for the counselling process online. The MET seat allotment results will be declared in four rounds. Students will be selected for admissions based on their MET scores.

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Shiksha Garg

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

MET 2026 result dates have not been announced yet. Students will be able to check their obtained scores through the result. To access the result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. For the different exam phases, separate results will be released.

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Nikita Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

MET 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in April (Session 1) and May 2026 (Session 2). Separate admit cards will be released for the two examination sessions. Students will have to download and bring the hall ticket to the exam centre.

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Jasleen Shukla

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