How many rounds of MET counselling will be held?

The authorities are conducting four counselling rounds. Along with the four rounds of MET counselling, a intra-institute round is also expected to be held to select candidates for allotment of seats. For every round of counselling, the candidates will be able to select/edit their choices for allotment. Separate MET seat allotment results will be announced for every round.

Will MET counselling be held online?

MET counselling process will be held online. Candidates have to update their details, select their choice of colleges and courses and pay fee. Authorities will also announce MET seat allotment online. Candidates will be given admission according to obtained rank and preferences.

How are candidates allotted through MET counselling?

Candidates will be able to check their individual MET seat allotment result online at counseling.manipal.edu. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's obtained MET rank, preferences, category and seat availability. During the MET counselling process, the candidates will have to be careful in selecting their choice of courses and campuses as it will be considered for allotment. No other mode will be used to declare the MET seat allotment results.

I paid the first instalment of MET admission fee but forgot to pay the second instalment. What should I do?

In case candidates have paid first instalment of MET admission fee but forgot to pay second instalment before final date, immediately contact authorities. Through authorities, candidates should understand further steps to be taken. Candidates are advised to check MET counselling dates to know when the schedule of fee payment so that they do not miss deadline.

What is the MET admission fee?

After allotment, selected candidates have to confirm their admission by paying tuition fee. First instalment is INR 2,40,000 and the second instalment will be as per course selected. Fee has to be paid before final date.

What is the payment mode for MET admission fee?

MET admission fee has to be paid to confirm their admission. Fee has to be paid through credit card/debit card/net banking. If candidates cannot pay fee before final date, then their allotment will be cancelled.

When will classes commence for the MET qualified candidates?

The authorities have not yet announced the MET 2025 class commencement date for the qualified candidates. The classes can expect to start a few weeks after the counselling and allotment process commences. The candidates will be able to check the official MET 2025 class commencement date online. The authorities will make the announcement and inform the selected candidates regarding the start of classes. All selected candidates will have to report to their allotted college on the specified dates for the commencement of classes.

When will MET 2025 counselling start for the participating campuses?

MET 2025 counselling has commenced. Candidates are advised to check the official dates for the MET counselling 2025 to know when the various events will be conducted by the authorities. MET counselling will be common for admissions into all of the participating campuses. During the counselling process, the candidates will have to select their choice of course and participating campus for allotment.

Which are the participating institutes of MET?

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will conduct MET to select candidates for admissions into its various campuses. The candidates will be eligible for BTech admissions into the four MET campuses - Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Manipal University, Jaipur, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Candidates will be able to select their preferred choice of campuses and courses for allotment during the MET counselling process.

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

Updated on May 5, 2026 16:16 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

Overview

MET 2026 Counselling: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has started the document uploading process for MET counselling 2026. Qualified candidates can now upload their 12th qualifying exam marksheets online at counseling.manipal.edu. To login, they will have to use their MAHE application number and password. It is important to upload 12th board exam marks correctly for Manipal MET 2026 counselling, since it will be considered for allotment. MET 2026 seat allotment for JEE Main qualified candidates (90 percentile and above) has been announced. 20% of general category seats are reserved for JEE Main candidates.

MAHE has not yet announced MET 2026 counselling dates for choice filling and seat allotment. Candidates will have to fill out their choice of courses and campuses for MET counselling at official website. Manipal MET counselling fee 2026 also has to be paid through net banking, debit card or credit card. Both MET score and 12th qualifying exam marks will be given equal weightage for admission. Best score out of the two MET 2026 exam phases will be considered. Candidates will have to confirm their admission before last date by verifying their documents and paying tuition fee. Read to know more about MET Counselling 2026.

Table of contents

MET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
MET 2026 Dates & Schedule
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 should check official eligibility criteria before MET 2026 counselling registration. If they do not meet eligibility, they will not be considered for admission.

Direct Link: counseling.manipal.edu

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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I apply for MET counselling with other examination scores?

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?

For MET admission, candidates have to pass 12th class qualifying exam. Minimum 50 percent is needed in Physics, Mathematics and one of the optional subjects. Candidates should have minimum pass marks in each subject.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MET counselling?

MET counselling will be held online. To be eligible for counselling, candidates should have MET rank. They should have also passed 12th class qualifying exam with atleast 50 percent marks in Physics, Mathematics and one optional subject.

MET 2026 Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
26 May ' 26	MET 2026 Phase 2 Result
16 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 Phase 1 result

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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the MET counselling registration process?

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?

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?

MET counselling fee is INR 10,000. During counselling, candidates have to pay fee through net banking/credit card/debit card. Offline payments will not be accepted. If fee is not paid before last date, admission 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which documents are required during MET counselling?

Candidates have to submit documents during MET counselling to confirm admission. Some important documents to be submitted are hall ticket, rank card, counselling form, marksheets and more.

Q: I missed the last date for MET counselling document verification. What should I do?

If candidates miss their last date for MET counselling document verification, then their admission will be cancelled.

Q: Are category certificates required for MET counselling document verification?

Candidates who belong to reserved or special categories will have to submit their category certificates during MET counselling. If they cannot confirm their category, they will not be allowed to take admission as per respective category. Authorities will release list of documents that will be needed for verification.

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.

MET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Q: What is the last date to confirm admissions through MET counselling?

Authorities have not yet announced final date to confirm admissions through MET counselling. If candidates do not confirm their admission before last date, their admission will be cancelled.

Q: I am not satisfied with my MET seat allotment. What should I do?

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 seat allotment be announced?

MET seat allotment dates will be announced online. Separate seat allotment will be released for different rounds of counselling. To check allotment, candidates will have to login with their required details.

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