MET 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Know Academic Requirements, Board wise Criteria and More

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )

Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
Deputy Manager Content
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 17:43 IST
MET 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Candidates will be able to check here MET eligibility criteria 2027 to know which qualifications have to be met for admission. Before MET 2027 registration, candidates should check official eligibility criteria. MET application form 2027 will be available online at manipal.edu. Read to know more about MET eligibility.

MET 2027 eligibility criteria is expected to be released soon. Candidates are advised to check official eligibility criteria before applying for MET exam 2027. Once official MET eligibility criteria 2027 is available, it will be updated on this page. Read to know more about MET eligibility criteria, academic requirements, registration and more.

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MET 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will soon release official MET eligibility criteria 2027 online at manipal.edu. Through MET eligibility criteria, candidates will be able to know the requirements that they need to meet for admission. Some important factors that will be included in Manipal MET eligibility criteria 2027 are nationality, age limit, qualifying exam, minimum required marks and more. Ineligible candidates will not be considered for admission through MET exam 2027.

MET application form 2027 will be released at manipal.edu. During application process, all required information has to be filled out correctly. Ineligible candidates will not be allotted seats. Before application, MET eligibility criteria should be checked. Since official MET 2027 eligibility criteria has not been released yet, candidates can check previous year's criteria given on this page for reference. Read to know more about MET Eligibility Criteria 2027.

Table of contents
  • What is the General MET Eligibility Criteria?
  • MET Eligibility Criteria: Academic Qualifications
  • MET Eligibility Criteria: International Boards
  • Is there domicile criteria for MET admission?
  • MET 2027 Application Form Process

What is the General MET Eligibility Criteria?

Official eligibility criteria have been released online on the official website by MAHE authorities. Candidates can check general eligibility criteria for MET admission below. 

  • Nationality: All candidates should be of Indian nationality. However, there are seats reserved for foreign nationals, candidates with NRI status, candidates sponsored by NRI relatives, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO).
  • Age Limit: There is no age limit. However, candidates should meet general eligibility criteria.
  • Academic Qualification: Should have passed 12th class qualifying exam (or equivalent) exam or appearing in 2027 from a recognized board.

MET Eligibility Criteria: Academic Qualifications

Some detailed academic qualifications that candidates need to meet for MET admission are given below.

  • Should have passed 10+2th qualifying (or equivalent) exam with Physics, Chemistry and English as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/any technical subject as optional.
  • Minimum 50% marks should have been scored together in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects.
  • Technical vocational subject should be related to Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Mechanical streams.

MET Eligibility Criteria: International Boards

Candidates applying from international boards such as IB and IGCSE, etc, will have to meet following criteria.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate

University of Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels/Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Levels/British Examining Bodies

  • Should have studied English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science or any technical vocational subject as optional (preferably Mathematics and Physics at HL level).
  • IB diploma or certificate with a minimum average of 5 points for Physics, Mathematics, and any optional subject with an overall minimum of 24 points.
  • Minimum points required in a subject are 3 or above.
  • Minimum 3 subjects in HL (Higher Level) and 3 subjects in SL (Standard Level).
  • Minimum two Science subjects in HL.
  • Candidates should have studied Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science or any technical vocational subject as optional in ‘A’ levels
  • Should have studied English at ‘AS’ level or minimum 5 passes at IGCSE/GSE or GCE ‘O’ level examinations including English
  • Minimum required grade is an average of ‘D’ grade in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are other exam scores considered for MET admissions?
A: 

The authorities do not consider any other exam score for MET admissions. All students will have to attempt and qualify the MET exam to be eligible for admission into the participating campuses. However, the basic 12th standard qualifying exam mark eligibility has to be met.

Q:   What is the 12th standard marks required to be eligible for MET?
A: 

As per MET eligibility criteria, students should have atleast 50 percent marks in 12th class examination. Students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one optional subject. For admission, 50% weightage will be given to 12th marks.

Q:   If both MET exam sessions are attempted, which score will be considered for admission?
A: 

If students attempt both MET exam sessions, then best score out of two will be considered for admission. Students are eligible to attempt one or both sessions of examination. If needed, a third session may also be conducted.

Q:   Will MET be held as an online test?
A: 

MET will be conducted as an online test. Students will have to report to exam centres. MET will be held in available systems at exam centre. Offline exam will not be held.

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Is there domicile criteria for MET admission?

Since MET is a private engineering entrance examination, there is no domicile criteria for admissions. However, candidates have to meet basic and academic eligibility to secure a seat in participating campuses. They should also check nationality criteria for MET admissions.

MET 2027 Application Form Process

MAHE will release MET application form 2027 online. To be registered, candidates will have to access MET login to register using basic details. No other mode will be used for MET registration. While filling out application form, all required information has to provided correctly. For different phases of MET exam, candidates will have to apply separately. Before registration, candidates should also keep list of documents required for MET application form. The steps given below can be followed to complete registration and form filling process.

  • Go to manipal.edu
  • Students have to register with email address and phone number.
  • After registration, students have to fill application form with required details. All provided details have to be correct.
  • Students have to choose their course and programme. Selection has to be done in order of preference. They will also have to submit their preferred exam centres.
  • Students will have to check their submitted details. If there are any mistakes, they will have to correct them.
  • They will have to pay application fee through net banking or credit card or debit card. Offline payments will not be accepted.
  • Photograph and signature of student have to be scanned and uploaded. All documents should be uploaded correctly.
  • MET application form has to be submitted.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who is the conducting authority of MET?
A: 

The conducting authority of MET is the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The information about the entrance exam will be officially announced by the MAHE authorities. Students have to stay updated with the announcements made at the official website.

Q:   Can I change my allotted MET exam centre?
A: 

No. Students will not be able to change their allotted MET exam centre. Therefore, the students are advised to be careful while selecting their choice of exam cities during the application form filling process. Centres are allotted as per the preference.

Q:   Why am I not allotted my preferred MET exam slot?
A: 

If students are not given their preferred MET exam slot, it may be due to inavailability of exam centre. They will be given their next preference. In case of any problem, students should contact authorities.

Q:   Can I change my allotted MET slots?
A: 

MET slots cannot be changed by students. Since slots are given according to preferences submitted during slot booking, authorities will not accept requests to make any changes. Students should be careful while choosing their slots.

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Answered a month ago

To retreive MET login password, candidates will have to go to the login portal and click on 'Forgot Password'. They will have to provide registered email ID and mobile number. The password reset link will be sent to the registered email address. 

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Nishtha Mishra

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Answered a month ago

Some of the commonly faced problems while downloading MET admit card are inability to login, server or browser issues or forgetting login credentials.

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Rachit Chauhan

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Answered 2 months ago

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

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Rachit Chauhan

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Answered 2 months ago

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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Nidhi Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

120 in MET is a good score, as it will give candidates higher chances of admission into core courses in participating campuses. This score has less chance of securing admission in CSE.

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Jasleen Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

Overall, MET is easier than JEE Main since most questions are not as conceptually challenging as JEE Main. However, students face time management issues during MET.

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Nikita Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months 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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

SMIT CSE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category was 55828 in round 3. In 2026, this branch was the easiest to get into. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoffs for the branch and round were 45915 and 46768, respectively. 

These rank variations highlight shifting competition for the CSE branch over the past th

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Manipal University Jaipur CSE Cutoff 2026 for the General AI category was 33107 in the third round. Hence, this category candidates need a rank of at least 33107  to be eligible for admission. The lower the rank, the better. 

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