
MET 2026 counselling dates will be announced online. Candidates have to participate in online MET counselling 2026 for admissions into BTech courses offered by Manipal campuses. While registering for MET counselling, candidates have to pay required fee and fill their choice of course and campuses. Selection of choices should be in order of preference. MET 2026 counselling fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card.
MET 2026 seat allotment result is released at official website. Allotment of seats will be done according to preferences and MET 2026 score. After allotment, they will have to confirm their admission before last date, otherwise it will be cancelled. To confirm admission, candidates have to report to their institute, verify their documents and pay tuition fee. All candidates have to qualify MET 2026 for admission. Read to know more about MET Counselling 2026.
- MET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
- MET 2026 Important Dates
- MET 2026 Counselling Process
- Documents required for verification during MET 2026 counselling
- MET 2026 Tuition Fees
- MET 2026 Participating Campuses
- MET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Students are advised to check the official eligibility criteria before MET 2026 counselling registration. If they do not meet the eligibility, they will not be considered for admission.
- The candidate should have a valid MET rank.
- Candidate should have passed in 10+2 / A-Level / International Baccalaureate (IB)/American High School Diploma or equivalent examination from a recognised board with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
- Candidate should have a minimum aggregate of 50 % in Physics, Mathematics and one of the optional subjects put together. In each of these subjects, candidates should have scored at least the minimum pass marks prescribed by the board.
- Candidates who have appeared for 10+2 / A Level / IB / American High School Diploma or Equivalent board examination or are awaiting their results are also eligible for the counselling, provided they fulfil the above criteria.
MET 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 13 Apr ' 26 - 14 Apr ' 26 | MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1 |
| 23 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26 | MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2 |
MET 2026 Counselling Process
MET 2026 counselling process will be conducted online. Candidates who have qualified the entrance exam and meet the required eligibility will be able to register for MET counselling 2026. No offline mode of counselling will be held. To be registered for counselling, candidates can check the steps given below.
- Go to official website counseling.manipal.edu
- Candidates will have to log in using their application form number and password.
- If needed, the candidate profile has to be updated.
- Candidates will have to pay the MET 2026 application fee. Required fee can be paid through net banking, credit card or debit card. For allotted candidates, the authorities will later adjust the counselling fee with their tuition fee.
- Next, they will have to select their choice of courses and campuses according to preference.
- MET seat allotment will be announced online. Candidates will have to log in using required details to check their allotment.
- Allotment of seats will be done based on rank, preferences and seat availability.
- All admissions must be confirmed before last date. If admission is not confirmed by verifying documents and paying tuition fee, then the allotted seat will be cancelled.
Documents required for verification during MET 2026 counselling
The selected candidates will be required to present the listed documents in original and photocopies at their allotted campuses for verification.
- Printout of filled-in Common Registration Form downloaded from Counselling portal
- MET 2026 Hall Ticket
- Class 10th Standard marks card (for date of birth proof)
- Class 12th Standard marks card issued by the recognised board
- Parent/Guardian's PAN Card
- 2 recent passport-size photographs
- Authorization Letter (if the representative is attending on behalf of the candidate)
- Copy of Overseas Citizen of India/ Person of Indian Origin Card (if applied under OCI/PIO category)
Note: In case the candidates are unable to bring the original eligibility document, they can produce the internet copy of the marks card, duly attested by the college principal. Qualification obtained from Boards established by (i) A Gazette Notification of the Central/State Government, (ii) An Act of the Central/State Government, (iii) Executive orders issued by the Central/State Government will only be considered.
MET 2026 Tuition Fees
For confirmation of admission, candidates will be required to pay the tuition fee. The counselling fee will be adjusted with tuition fee. It is to be noted that candidates will be able to pay MET tuition fee in two instalments. Failure to pay fee before the final date will result in the cancellation of admission.
- First Instalment - INR 2,40,000
- Second Instalment - As per the selected course
MET 2026 Participating Campuses
Qualified candidates will be able to apply for admission into the following Manipal campuses.
MET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read to know the MET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MET Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
In MET counselling process, candidates will first have to register online to pay counselling fee and select choice of courses and campuses. MET seat allotment will be announced online. Selected candidates have to confirm their admission before last date.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
MET cutoff is released by MAHE at official website. After counselling is over, round-wise cutoff details will be released. No log in details are needed to check cutoff.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
MET merit list is prepared for admissions. Based on performance in exam, candidates will be listed out in the merit list. For allotment, MET merit list is used by authorities.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
There is no official passing mark for MET exam. Candidates will be allotted ranks based on their performance in exam. However, for admissions, ranks will be used.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MET exam cities is released at official website. MAHE is expected to conduct MET in around 81 cities all over the country.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
While filling online application form, candidates have to fill their choice of MET exam centre. Allotment of centres will be done according to preference and availability.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
It is not mandatory to take MET mock test for exam preparation. However, it is recommended to students to practice using the online mock tests.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates will be able to attempt MET mock test multiple times. No log in credentials are need to attempt mock test.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
MET mock test will be available online at manipal.edu. All interested candidates will be abel to attempt the mock test to prepare for the exam.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
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.
S
Contributor-Level 7
3 Institutes accepting MET
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy o...
Manipal • Private
- ₹ 1.84 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy...
Mangalore • Private
- ₹ 1.84 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal ...
Manipal • Private
- ₹ 10.00 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
Registration - 1 Oct '25 - 15 Mar '26
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