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Updated on Mar 31, 2026 11:19 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

MET 2026 exam dates have been announced. Candidates should stay updated with MET exam dates 2026 so that they do not miss any important exam or admission event. Registered candidates can now access online MET 2026 slot booking facility for Phase 1 exam. Preferred MET 2026 exam slots have to be booked before final date, which is April 2. For Phase 1 exam, MET 2026 admit card will be released on April 10.

MET 2026 exam will be held in two phases as a computer-based test. MAHE will conduct MET 2026 Phase 1 exam on April 13 and 14. For Phase 2, exam dates are May 23 and 24. MET 2026 registration for Phase 2 exam is now open until April 26. If both exam phases are attempted, best score will be considered for admission during MET counselling 2026. Scores and ranks obtained in exam will be announced through MET result 2026. Read to know more about MET 2026 Dates.

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Table of contents

MET 2026 Dates & Schedule
MET 2026 Slot Booking Dates
MET 2026 Admit Card Dates
MET 2026 Exam Dates
MET 2026 Result Dates
MET 2026 Application Form Dates
MET 2026 Counselling Dates
MET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MET 2026 Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
31 Mar ' 26 - 02 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 Slot Booking Phase 1 ONGOING
24 Mar ' 26 - 26 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 application form - Phase 2 ONGOING
10 Apr ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 admit card - Phase 1
13 Apr ' 26 - 14 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1
09 May ' 26 - 11 May ' 26	MET 2026 slot booking - Phase 2
20 May ' 26 - 22 May ' 26	MET 2026 admit card - Phase 2
23 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Oct ' 25 - 23 Mar ' 26	MET 2026 application form - Phase 1
30 Sep ' 25	MET 2026 registration portal open

MET 2026 Slot Booking Dates

Registered candidates can now access MET 2026 slot booking facility for Phase 1 exam until April 2. Registered candidates will have to log in and choose preferred MET 2026 exam slots before the last date. Since slots can be booked as per availability, candidates should complete process as soon as they can. To have higher chances of booking their preferred slots, they should log in and choose their exam slots as soon as the facility is open.

Once MET 2026 slots are booked, it cannot be changed. If candidates do not book their slots, they will be automatically allotted. Separate slot booking process will be open for the two phases of MET exam. For Phase 2 exam, slot booking process will be open from May 9 to 11, 2026.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the MET exam date?

MET 2026 exam date has been released. Phase 1 will be held on April 13 and 14, while Phase 2 will be conducted on May 23 and 24.

Q: What is the MET slot booking date?

MET 2026 slot booking dates have been announced. For Phase 1 exam, MET slot booking facility is now open until April 2, 2026. Students will have to log in and book their preferred MET exam slots before final date. Phase 2 slot booking will be open from May 9 to 11, 2026.

Q: Can I change my allotted MET slots?

MET slots cannot be changed by students. Since slots are given according to preferences submitted during slot booking, authorities will not accept requests to make any changes. Students should be careful while choosing their slots.

MET 2026 Admit Card Dates

For Phase 1 exam, MET 2026 admit card release date is April 10. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall ticket by logging in using required credentials. Before hall ticket, they have to complete the MET slot booking process. Through MET admit card 2026, details about allotted exam centre, date, timings and more will be available.

At the exam centre, they will have to bring their MET hall ticket and identity proof. Without these documents, candidates will not be able to enter the exam venue to attempt the exam. MET 2026 hall ticket for Phase 2 exam will be released on May 20.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will MET admit card be released?

MET 2026 admit card will be released on April 10 (Session 1) and May 20 (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.

Q: Which login credentials are needed to download the MET admit card?

MET admit card is released online. To download MET admit card, students have to log in with application form number and OTBS password. Students will have to enter their date of birth as OTBS password for login.

Q: Can I change my allotted MET exam centre?

No. Students will not be able to change their allotted MET exam centre. Therefore, the students are advised to be careful while selecting their choice of exam cities during the application form filling process. Centres are allotted as per the preference.

MET 2026 Exam Dates

MAHE has announced the official MET 2026 exam dates. For Phase 1, MET 2026 exam will be held on April 13 and 14 as a computer based test. For Phase 1, MAHE will conduct the exam on May 23 and 24. Candidates can attempt one or both phases of examination. If both exam phases are attempted, best score will be considered for admission.

MET 2026 Exam Timings

Slot	Timings
Slot 1	9 AM to 11 AM
Slot 2	2 PM to 5 PM

Commonly asked questions

Q: Are other exam scores considered for MET admissions?

The authorities do not consider any other exam score for MET admissions. All students will have to attempt and qualify the MET exam to be eligible for admission into the participating campuses. However, the basic 12^th standard qualifying exam mark eligibility has to be met.

Q: Is MET easy or tough?

According to previous years' trends, MET exam is moderate in difficulty. Candidates who are well prepared for their board exams will be able to prepare for MET exam simultaneously.

Q: Is there any provision for conducting MET exam twice in a year?

MAHE conducts MET as an annual exam conducted in two phases. Candidates can attempt one or both phases of exam. If both exam phase is attempted, best score will taken for ranking.

MET 2026 Result Dates

MAHE has not yet announced official MET result dates 2026. Though MET result 2026, candidates will be able to check their obtained score and rank in the exam. To download result, they will have to log in using their application number and OTBS password. Candidates will be able to download their result in the form of MET 2026 score card. No requests to review the obtained score or rank will be accepted. For every exam phase, separate results will be declared. During counselling, MET score card will be required for verification of performance in exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How is the MET merit list prepared?

The authorities will prepare the MET merit list to select students for admissions into the courses offered by the participating institutes. The performance of the students will be assessed to prepare the MET merit list. Separate merit lists will be prepared for different categories.

Q: What is the MET result date?

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.

Q: Is the MET result and score card the same?

MET result is released online. Students have to log in with required details to check their scores through MET result. They can download result in form of MET score card. During counselling, score card will be needed.

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MET 2026 Application Form Dates

MAHE has released online MET 2026 application form for Phase 2 exam. Candidates can fill MET application form at manipal.edu until April 26, 2026, for Phase 2 exam. No registration requests for Phase 2 exam will be accepted after MET 2026 application form last date. While filling online application form, candidates will have to provide required details and pay registration fee. All provided details have to be correct and according to official documents.

Since no MET 2026 application correction facility is provided, candidates should be careful and submit correct information. They will be able to apply separately for different phases of MET 2026 exam. For Phase 1, MET application form 2026 was available until March 23.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the last date for MET 2026 registration?

MET 2026 registration last date for Phase 2 is April 26, 2026. Candidates can now register for Phase 2 of MET 2026 exam.

Q: Will the MET application form be available offline?

No offline MET application form will be available. Students will have to access the MET application form online and fill it out with the required details .The application fee has to be paid online and submitted. The authorities will not accept print outs of the filled application form.

Q: What is the process to fill out the MET application form?

MET application form is released online. Candidates have to register with basic detals. After registration, they have to fill details, upload documents and select centres. MET application fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card.

MET 2026 Counselling Dates

MET counselling dates 2026 will be announced after results are declared. Qualified candidates will have to participate in the MET 2026 counselling process. To be registered for counselling, they will have to log in and choose their preferred course and campus. Selection of courses and campuses has to be done in order of preference. Allotment of seats will be done based on rank and preferences. Separate seat allotment results will be announced for different rounds of counselling. If allotted, they will have to confirm their admission before final date. If allotment confirmation is not done before deadline, then their admission will be cancelled.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will MET counselling start?

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.

Q: What are the MET seat allotment dates?

MET 2026 seat allotment result dates will be announced soon. To check seat allotment, candidates will have to log in with required details. Allotment will be done according to candidate's rank and preferences. Separate allotment results will be released for different counselling rounds.

Q: If both MET exam sessions are attempted, which score will be considered for admission?

If students attempt both MET exam sessions, then best score out of two will be considered for admission. Students are eligible to attempt one or both sessions of examination. If needed, a third session may also be conducted.

MET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Q: In how many cities is MET exam held?

MET exam cities is released at official website. MAHE is expected to conduct MET in around 81 cities all over the country.

Q: What is the 12th standard marks required to be eligible for MET?

As per MET eligibility criteria, students should have atleast 50 percent marks in 12th class examination. Students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one optional subject.

Q: Will MET be held as an online test?

MET will be conducted as an online test. Students will have to report to exam centres. MET will be held in available systems at exam centre. Offline exam will not be held.

Q: Is there a correction facility for MET application form?

Candidates cannot edit or correct their details in MET application form. They should be careful while filling application form. In case of any problems, students should contact authorities.

Q: When should I start preparing for MET?

Students are advised to start their MET preparation as early as they can to have enough time for revision. Most students start their preparation along with board exams.

Q: How can I get the MET syllabus PDF?

MET syllabus PDF is released online at official website. Candidates can download the subject wise syllabus to know the topics that has to be studied for the exam.

Q: What is the counselling process for MET exam?

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.

Q: Is the MET mock test released officially?

Yes, the Manipal authorities release the MET mock test official to help the students prepare for the exam. The link to access the MET mock test will be available at manipal.edu. All students who want to participate in the MET admission process can access and practice using the mock test.

Q: Should I attempt the MET mock test for preparation?

Mock tests are beneficial during the preparation process since it will help the students to understand how the examination will be conducted. MET mock test will also allow the students to identify important topics, questions and how to answer the different types of questions. Students can also work on their time management skills using the mock test.

Q: What are the minimum marks required to qualify MET exam?

There are no minimum marks required to qualify MET exam. However, candidates have to meet minimum eligibility marks in 12th class for admissions.

Q: What is the most difficult section of 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.