MET previous years' question papers are important during the candidates' exam preparation process. Candidates can know which questions and concepts should be prepared for the exam through previous years' MET question and sample papers. Shiksha experts have compiled previous years' MET question papers and sample papers to help candidates for practice. Read for MET sample papers download.
MET Previous Year's Question Papers
MET Previous Years’ Question Papers: Candidates can download MET previous years’ question papers and sample paper PDFs from this page. Manipal Academy of Higher Education does not release official MET question papers. However, Shiksha.com has compiled MET sample papers to help candidates know which types of questions are often present in the question paper and what to expect. Using MET previous years’ question papers and sample papers will help candidates to be well prepared for the entrance exam.
If official MET question papers are released, they will be updated here on this page. Until then, candidates can refer to the last 5 years’ MET sample papers to practice for the upcoming entrance examination. Read to know more about MET Previous Years’ Question Papers PDF.
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- Is the MET question paper officially released?
- MET Sample Papers PDF
- How to use MET previous years’ question papers for preparation?
- MET Previous Years’ Question Papers: Is there negative marking?
- MET Paper Pattern: What to Expect in Manipal BTech Exam
Is the MET question paper officially released?
MET question papers are not officially released on manipal.edu. Since the MET exam is held as a computer-based test, the authorities do not prepare the question papers for the candidates to access and download. However, if made available for MET 2027, then they will be available on this page.
MET Sample Papers PDF
Candidates can check previous years’ MET question and sample paper PDFs given below to boost their examination preparation.
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How to use MET previous years’ question papers for preparation?
Candidates are advised to use previous years’ MET question papers while preparing for the entrance examination. Through previous year’s papers, they can understand how the examination will be held and type of questions they can expect in MET exam. During their preparation, candidates can also use the MET previous years’ question papers to practice and know their strong topics and commonly made mistakes. Before the exam, candidates can work on their weak areas to improve it so that they do not make similar mistakes again.
MET Previous Years’ Question Papers: Is there negative marking?
Yes, according to the MET exam pattern, there will be negative marking in Multiple Choice Questions. For every incorrect answer in this category, one mark will be deducted. Candidates are advised to be careful while attempting MCQs, and to mark their answer only if they are sure of it. For the Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, no negative marking will be done.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates will be able to attempt MET mock test multiple times. No log in credentials are need to attempt mock test.
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.
As per MET exam pattern, total score is 240. However, for every wrong answer in MCQs, one mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for NATs.
Among all MET sections, students often find Mathematics section to be the most difficult to prepared. Students should check and focus more on important topics and repeated questions to prepare for Mathematics.
MET Paper Pattern: What to Expect in Manipal BTech Exam
MAHE has not yet released the official MET 2027 exam pattern. Candidates can check details on how the entrance examination will be held through the official pattern. Since the exam pattern for the current academic year has not been released, candidates can check previous years’ pattern given below for reference.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| 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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Commonly asked questions
The level of MET syllabus will be similar to the 12th standard qualifying exam syllabus. Since most of the topics will be the same as the ones the students studied for the board examination, they are advised to review the syllabus carefully and prepare for the exam.
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.
According to students, Mathematics is often considered the most difficult section of MET. Since questions are often tough and lengthy, candidates should accordingly prepare well.
A good score in MET will depend on which course and campus the candidates wish to apply for. However, overall the candidates should score 110+ marks out of 240 marks to get a good chance of admission.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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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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Contributor-Level 7
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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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
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