MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code: Check Important Instructions, What to Wear or Avoid

Manipal Entrance Test 2027 ( MET )

Saakshi Varsha
Saakshi Varsha Lama
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Updated on Mar 11, 2026 14:34 IST
MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code: Candidates can now check important MET exam day guidelines and dress code. These important instructions should be checked carefully so that they are prepared for MET 2026 exam. This will ensure they do not face any problems at MET 2026 exam centre and are able to complete the exam.

MET 2026 exam day guidelines and dress code is important to help candidates navigate successfully at the exam centres. Before reporting to the exam centre, candidates should check the important guidelines and MET 2026 dress code carefully. This will ensure that they have fewer chances of facing any problems at their allotted MET exam centre 2026. Read to know more about MET Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code 2026.

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MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code: Manipal Academy of Higher Education will conduct MET 2026 exam as a computer based test. Registered candidates will have to report to their allotted exam centres to attempt the Manipal entrance test 2026. It is important to understand how they are expected to navigate themselves at the MET exam centre so that they do not face any problems. Therefore, before reporting to their centre, candidates are advised to become familiar with the MET exam day guidelines and dress code.

Candidates will be able to check details regarding exam day guidelines and dress code through MET 2026 hall ticket. Since MET exam is held at different offline exam centres, it is important to understand basic rules of the examination and be prepared for it. MET 2026 dress code gives an insight to the candidates about what they are expected to wear to ensure a quick security and frisking process. Allotment of exam centres is done according to choices submitted during MET slot booking 2026. Read to know more about MET Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code 2026.

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Table of contents
  • MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Important Points to Remember
  • MET Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Do’s and Don’ts During Examination
  • MET 2026 Dress Code: What to Wear and What to Avoid
  • MET 2026 Exam Centres: List of Required Documents for Verification
  • MET 2026 Slot Booking
  • MET 2026 Hall Ticket

MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Important Points to Remember

Some of the important exam day guidelines for MET 2026 that should be checked before reporting to examination centre are given below.

  • Candidates are advised to report to their allotted MET 2026 exam centre atleast an hour before the examination starts. This will help them to complete the security and verification process quickly.
  • MET 2026 hall ticket along with one valid ID proof has to be shown at the exam centre for verification. Without these documents, candidates will not be considered eligible for the exam.
  • Electronics devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, etc., will not be allowed inside the exam centre. Textual or written materials will also not be allowed.
  • Once the exam starts, candidates will not be allowed to go inside the centre.
  • Unfair means will not be tolerated during the exam.
  • Candidates will be allowed to leave the examination centre after the exam concludes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will MET admit card be released?
A: 

MET 2027 admit card date will be released soon. Students will have to download and bring the hall ticket to the exam centre.

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:   Which identity proofs will be accepted at the exam centre for MET?
A: 

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.

MET Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Do’s and Don’ts During Examination

Candidates can check some important do’s and don’ts for MET 2026 exam from the table given below.

DO’s

DON’Ts

  • Reach early to complete security checking and frisking
  • Carry MET 2026 admit card with one original valid ID proof for verification.
  • Before logging in for exam, candidates should check their details displayed carefully for any mistakes.
  • All instructions provided should be read carefully
  • During exam, correct answers have to be selected and submitted.
  • Do not reach late. Once exam starts, candidates will not be allowed to enter the venue.
  • Do not carry any electronic device or any written and printed material.
  • Do not start the exam beforehand.
  • Do not leave the exam centre before the exam concludes.
  • Do not use any unfair means during the exam. If found, the candidate will be barred from the examination.

MET 2026 Dress Code: What to Wear and What to Avoid

While reporting at the exam centre, candidates should check and follow certain Manipal MET dress code guidelines. This will help them to complete the frisking process quickly so that they can enter their exam centre and avoid overcrowding.

What to Wear

What to Avoid

  • Should wear light and comfortable clothes such as T-shirts, cotton shirts and pants.
  • Basic sandals or slippers
  • All clothes should be plain and simply layered so that frisking can be completed easily.
  • Women can opt to wear simple kurtis or salwar suits with dupattas.
  • Should avoid wearing heavily layered clothes, jackets, hoodies, etc.
  • No caps should be worn.
  • Clothes with large pockets should be avoided.
  • Hair accessories such as clips are not allowed.
  • Don’t wear boots, heavy shoes or high heels
  • Scarves or shrugs should be avoided.

MET 2026 Exam Centres: List of Required Documents for Verification

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   Will the authorities accept digital copies of MET admit card at the centre?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which documents do I have to carry along with my MET hall ticket?
A: 

While reporting to the exam centre, the students will have to carry their MET hall ticket along with one valid original ID proof. Without these documents, the students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall and attempt the exam.

Q:   Is MET held twice a year?
A: 

MET is an annual exam conducted in two sessions to select students for BTech admissions into its participating campuses. Students have to qualify the entrance exam to be eligible for admissions. One or both sessions of the entrance exam can be attempted.

Candidates will have to bring the following documents to the MET exam centres 2026 for verification purpose. Without these documents, they will not be allowed to enter the centre to attempt the Manipal entrance examination 2026.

  • MET 2026 Admit Card
  • One Original Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport/PAN Card/School ID/Any Govt. approved Identity Proof)

MET 2026 Slot Booking

For Phase 1 exam, MET slot booking 2026 was open from March 31 to April 2. During the online slot booking process, candidates had to select preferred exam slot from the available ones. Since slot booking is done on a first-come-first-serve basis, they should complete the process as soon as possible to have higher chances of booking their preferred slot. Separate slot booking will be open for different phases of MET 2026 exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will happen if I forget to book my MET slots?
A: 

MET slot booking will be open online. If students forget to book exam slots before final date, then their slot will be automatically assigned by authorities. They cannot change their exam slots, once it is allotted.

Q:   What are the MET seat allotment dates?
A: 

MET 2027 seat allotment dates will be announced soon at counseling.manipal.edu. 

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:   What is the duration of the MET exam?
A: 

MET exam pattern is released online. Students will have to complete MET question paper in 2 hours. No extra time will be given to complete exam. Students have to answer 60 questions in exam.

MET 2026 Hall Ticket

MAHE has released Manipal MET 2026 hall ticket for Phase 1 exam at manipal.edu. Candidates will be able to download the admit card by logging in using their application number and OTBS password. Through MET admit card 2026, they can check details of their allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more. At the exam centre, MET hall ticket along with valid ID proof are essential documents. Once exam centres and slots are allotted, it cannot be changed.

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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

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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. 

Students can check th

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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.

While BTech CSE was the easiest course for admission,  BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering came out as

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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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