MET 2026 Exam Pattern: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has released MET exam pattern 2026 online at manipal.edu. Candidates can check important details of examination such as mode, duration, sections, marking scheme and more through MET 2026 exam pattern. It is important to know MET exam pattern beforehand, to understand how entrance exam will be held. Through Manipal BTech 2026 exam pattern, candidates can become familiar with the pattern to according prepare for the exam.
MET 2026 will be conducted in two phases as a computer based test. Candidates will have to attempt 60 multiple choice objective questions within 2 hours. No extra time will be given to complete the MET exam 2026. Candidates should also check official MET 2026 syllabus. MET 2026 question paper will consist of topics from Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Highlights
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern: Division of Questions
- MET 2026 Marking Scheme
- MET 2026 Exam Sections and Important Topics
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MET 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Highlights
Official MET exam pattern 2026 has been released. Candidates can check official pattern given below to prepare for upcoming entrance examination.
MET Exam Pattern
| 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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MET 2026 Exam Pattern: Division of Questions
Candidates should know details of how questions are divided in MET exam. During exam, they will have to attempt both multiple choice and numerical answer type question. Each subject will have both type of questions. However, English will have only Multiple Choice Questions. Candidates can check detailed division of MET question paper below.
MET Exam: Division of Questions
| Sections | Type of Questions | Total Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 10 |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | 5 | |
| Chemistry | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 10 |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | 5 | |
| Mathematics | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 15 |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | 5 | |
| English | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 10 |
MET 2026 Marking Scheme
Candidates should know the official MET 2026 marking scheme to understand how their responses will be marked. This will help them to attempt the examination well so that they can score maximum marks.
| Category of Questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions |
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| Numerical Answer Type Questions |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, NCERT books are beneficial for MET preparation. Since the MET syllabus is similar to the 12th standard qualifying exam, the NCERT books will help the students to study and revise important topics and chapters for the exam. However, the students are also advised to check other important reference books for a more conceptual understanding.
Students should not study new chapters or concepts before exam. They should focus on previously studied chapters and work on them.
MET 2026 Exam Sections and Important Topics
Candidates can check official MET 2026 syllabus to know the sections and important topics that has to be prepared for the exam. Some important subject-wise topics are given in the table below.
| Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Vector Algebra, Complex Numbers, Probability, Calculus, Trigonometry, Matrices, Sequence and Series, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Determinants, Coordinate Geometry |
| Physics | Optics (Ray and Waves), Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic, Induction and Alternating Currents, Modern Physics, Laws of Motion, Thermodynamics, Work, Energy and Power, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Properties of Matter |
| Chemistry | Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Solutions, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, d and f, p block elements, Biomolecules, Organic Compounds, Electrochemistry |
MET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read for MET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Students are advised to prepare the entire MET syllabus since it will be used to prepare the question paper. By knowing the full syllabus, the students will have higher chances of solving most questions. However, the important topics with higher weightage can be picked out to focus on.
MET question paper will consist of two types of questions. Students will have to answer Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Answer Type Questions.
No, MET is not conducted in any regional language. All of the questions in the paper will be in English along with the options. Students should be prepared to attempt the exam in English language. In case of any issues, the students can ask the invigilators at the exam centre for guidance.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
For admissions into MIT Manipal, equal weightage will be given to MET score and 12th standard qualifying exam marks.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
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.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days 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 3 days 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
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days 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
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days 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
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can get into Manipal University Jaipur with a rank of 40000, if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 28285 to 55741. Hence, admission with a rank of 40000 is possible as per the Manipal University Jaipur MET cutoff 2026 for round 3.
Check
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can get into Manipal Institute of Technology in the third round with a MET rank of 40000 if you belong to the General AI category. The MIT Manipal BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 3159 to 54762. There's only one course that will be available with this rank. See below to know which:
- B.Tech. in C
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Contributor-Level 10
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Which MET score is required for MIT Manipal?