MET MPharm/PharmD Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 1 Oct '25 - 15 Mar '26

Hari  Mahendra
Updated on Oct 13, 2025 15:47 IST

By Hari Mahendra

MET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. Qualified candidates will be able to register for the counselling process online at counseling.manipal.edu. During the counselling, the candidates will have to pay the required fee and fill out their choice of campuses and courses. The selection should be in the order of preference. MET 2026 seat allotment result will be announced online. Seats will be allotted as per the candidate's rank and preferences. Once allotted, the candidates will have to confirm their admission before the final date. To confirm the admission, the candidate's will have to pay the fee and report to their respective institute. Read to know more about MET Counselling 2026.

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  • MET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
  • MET 2026 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)
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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.
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Q:   Can I apply for MET counselling with other examination scores?
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No. The authorities will not accept any other examination scores for MET counselling. All candidates will be assessed based on their scores secured in MET. To participate in the MET counselling and be eligible for admissions into the offered courses by the campuses, the candidates will have to attempt and qualify the entrance examination. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank along with other factors such as order of preferences, category and seat availability.

Q:   How many minimum marks are required for MET admission?
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To participate in the MET admission process, the candidates should have passed 12th standard (or equivalent) qualifying entrance examination. All candidates are required to have secured a minimum aggregate marks of 50% in Physics, Mathematics and one of the optional subjects. Individually in each of these subjects, the candidates also have to secure the minimum pass marks as prescribed by the respective board. Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered during the MET counselling and seat allotment process.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MET counselling?
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Candidates should meet the basic eligibility criteria for MET counselling. All candidates are required to have a valid MET rank. They should also have passed 12th standard qualifying or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate marks of 50% in Physics, Mathematics and one optional subjects. If the candidates do not meet the required eligibility, then they will not be allowed to participate in the MET counselling and admission process.

MET 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2

TENTATIVE
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MET 2026 Counselling Process

MET 2025 counselling will be held online. The counselling steps are given below.

  • Students have to go to the official website. They have to log in with their application number and password to update their profile with the correct information.
  • The counselling fee has to be paid through net banking, credit card or debit card. After admission, the counselling fee will be adjusted with the tuition fee.
  • Students will have to choose their courses and campuses as per preference.
  • MET seat allotment result will be announced online. Students will have to log in to check their allotment. Seats will be allotted according to the student’s rank and preferences.
  • Students will have to confirm their admission by paying the fee and verifying their documents at their allotted campus. Confirmation should be done before the final date.
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Q:   What is the MET counselling registration process?
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To participate in the MET counselling process, the candidates will have to complete the registration process before the final date. To be registered for MET counselling, the candidates will have to click on the registration link and log in using their application number and OTBS password. After checking the profile, the candidates will have to update it with the necessary information . Not much changes in the details can be made during the MET counselling registration process. Candidates will also have to select their choice of courses and campuses in the order of preference for allotment. Fresh registration and choice filling/editing will be allowed for every round of MET counselling.

Q:   How can I check my MET seat allotment result?
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MET seat allotment result will be announced online at counseling.manipal.edu. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment of MET. Candidates will be able to check the MET seat allotment result by logging in using their application number and OTBS password. Through the seat allotment result, the candidates will be able to check the course and campus that they have been allotted to. The selected candidates will also be informed about the admission confirmation and fee payment process.

Q:   What is the MET counselling fee?
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All candidates will be required to pay a fee of INR 10,000 during the MET counselling process. The MET counselling fee has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted. If the candidates are not able to pay the counselling fee before the final date, then they will not be allowed to participate in the allotment and admission process. The allotted candidates will be able to adjust their counselling fee with their tuition fee.

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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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which documents are required during MET counselling?
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Candidates will be required to present various documents during the MET counselling to confirm their admission. The original documents along with photocopies have to be submitted at the allotted campuses before the final date for verification. Some of the important documents to be submitted are - MET hall ticket, MET rank card, a print out of the filled in MET counselling form, 10th and 12th standard mark sheets, two recent passport size photographs, identity card of the parents/guardians, etc. 

Q:   I missed the last date for MET counselling document verification. What should I do?
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Candidates are advised to check the official dates for the document verification during the MET counselling process. After the final date, the authorities will not accept requests for document verification. Therefore, the allotment will automatically be cancelled by the authorities. In case, the candidates are not able to verify their documents, then they are advised to contact the authorities for further steps.

Q:   Are category certificates required for MET counselling document verification?
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Yes. Candidates who belong to the reserved or special categories will be required to produce their category certificates during the document verification process of MET counselling. If the candidates are unable to confirm their category by producing the certificates, then they will not be allowed to take admission into the respective category. The authorities will release the list of documents that will be required for verification.

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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
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MET 2026 Participating Campuses

Qualified candidates will be able to apply for admission into the following Manipal campuses. 

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MET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read to know the MET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Q:   What is the last date to confirm admissions through MET 2025 counselling?
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The final date to confirm admissions through MET 2025 counselling is yet to be announced. After the dates are announced, the candidates will have to confirm their admission before the deadline, otherwise their allotment will be cancelled. The confirmation of admission can be done by reporting at the allotted campus and verifying the required documents. The admission fee also has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card in instalments. 

Q:   I am not satisfied with my MET seat allotment. What should I do?
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If the candidates are not satisfied with their MET seat allotment, then they can forgo their allotment and participate in the next round of counselling. Registered candidates will be able to edit their submitted choice of courses and campuses in every round. In the next round, the candidates can edit the order of their preferences as per their wishes and participate in counselling and seat allotment process. Eligible candidates will be able to participate in all rounds of MET counselling.

Q:   When will MET 2025 seat allotment be announced?
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MET 2025 seat allotment for Round 4 has been announced. Candidates can now access their MET seat allotment status online by logging in using the required credentials. The authorities are expected to conduct three rounds of MET seat allotment 2025. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability. Therefore, the candidates are advised to choose their course and campus preference carefully.

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Answered 2 months ago

The authorities will prepare the MET cutoff after checking various exam and admission-related factors. Some of the factors that will be used to determine the cutoff are the exam difficulty level, previous years' cutoff trends, total number of applicants, total number of seats available for admission

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Sumridhi Dhyani

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the round wise MET cutoff will be released online. The cutoff will be different for every course, category and college. Students will be able to access the cutoff after each round of seat allotment. MET cutoff can be used to check for chances of admission

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Neha Anand

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, MAHE releases the MET cutoff online at the official website. Students will be able to access the MET cutoff after every round of seat allotment. The cutoff rank for higher chances of admission will be released through the MET cutoff.

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Nishtha Mishra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Before downloading MET result, students should check all details. If there are any mistakes in result, they should contact authorities immediately. Scores and ranks will not be accepted for corrections.

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Saakshi Varsha Lama

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

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.

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Nishtha Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

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.

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Rachit Chauhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

In case the student's preferred exam centre is not available, the authorities may change their MET exam slot. This may happen if the exam centre is cancelled or is fully booked. If the students have any issues, they can contact the authorities.

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Nidhi Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

MET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. Students will be able to register and fill out their choices for the counselling process online. The MET seat allotment results will be declared in four rounds. Students will be selected for admissions based on their MET scores.

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Shiksha Garg

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

MET 2026 result dates have not been announced yet. Students will be able to check their obtained scores through the result. To access the result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. For the different exam phases, separate results will be released.

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Nikita Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

MET 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in April (Session 1) and May 2026 (Session 2). Separate admit cards will be released for the two examination sessions. Students will have to download and bring the hall ticket to the exam centre.

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Jasleen Shukla

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