MET 2026 exam shift timings have been announced by Manipal Academy of Higher Education at manipal.edu. Candidates were able to choose their preferred MET 2026 exam slot. MAHE will conduct MET 2026 in two shifts, Morning and Afternoon. Read to know MET exam shift timings 2026, reporting time, guidelines and more.
MET Shift Timings 2026: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has announced the MET exam 2026 shift timings. To avoid any confusion, candidates are advised to carefully check the official exam shift timings. MET exam 2026 will be held in two shifts. During MET slot booking, candidates were able to choose their preferred shift, as per availability. Each MET 2026 shift will be for 2 hours.
Through MET 2026 admit card, candidates will be able to know their allotted exam slot timings. Once MET exam shift is allotted, it cannot be changed. Read to learn about MET exam 2026 shift timings, reporting time, guidelines and more.
- MET 2026 Exam Shift Timings
- What is the MET 2026 Exam Reporting Time?
- MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
MET 2026 Exam Shift Timings
MET exam 2026 will be held in two shifts. Candidates were able to choose their preferred MET exam shift through slot booking.
| Shift |
Exam Timings |
|---|---|
| Morning Shift |
9 AM to 11 AM |
| Afternoon Shift |
2 PM to 4 PM |
Commonly asked questions
MET admit card will be released online. Students will not receive admit card through mail or post. To download hall ticket, students will have to log in with required details. No other mode will be used to release admit card.
Students should not study new chapters or concepts before exam. They should focus on previously studied chapters and work on them.
MET 2026 exam date has been released. Phase 2 was conducted on May 23 and 24. The authorities conducted Phase 1 on April 13 and 14.
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.
What is the MET 2026 Exam Reporting Time?
At the allotted exam centre, candidates are expected to be present before the official MET shift timings. This is important so that they are able to complete their security checking and frisking process on time. Since many candidates will be present at the MET exam centres for the exam, following the reporting time ensures that there is no delay in the examination shift timings. MAHE has released details of MET 2026 exam reporting time.
| Particulars |
Shift 1 |
Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
8 AM |
1 PM |
| Last Entry into Exam Centre |
8:45 AM |
1:45 AM |
| Start of Exam |
9 AM |
2 PM |
| End of Examination |
11 AM |
4 PM |
MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates can check some important MET exam day guidelines 2026 below to ensure they do not face any problems at the centre.
- MET 2026 reporting time should be strictly followed to complete security process quickly and efficiently.
- While reporting to exam centre, MET admit card 2026 and one valid ID proof will be required for verification purpose.
- Electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside exam centre.
- No candidate will be allowed inside the exam centre after MET exam shift timings.
- MAHE will follow MET 2026 exam shift timings strictly. No extra time will be given to complete the examination.
Also Read:
| MET Most Important Chapters | Last 5 Years MET Sample Questions PDF |
| MET Chapterwise Weightage | How to Prepare for MET 2026 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
For admissions into MIT Manipal, equal weightage will be given to MET score and 12th standard qualifying exam marks.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days 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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days 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.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days 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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 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.
Students can check th
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days 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
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days 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
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
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.
Please note that the cutoff for the other categories, rounds will be differ
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can get into Manipal University Jaipur with a rank of 40000, if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 28285 to 55741. Hence, admission with a rank of 40000 is possible as per the Manipal University Jaipur MET cutoff 2026 for round 3.
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N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can get into Manipal Institute of Technology in the third round with a MET rank of 40000 if you belong to the General AI category. The MIT Manipal BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 3159 to 54762. There's only one course that will be available with this rank. See below to know which:
- B.Tech. in C
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