MET 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Pattern & Marking Scheme
Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )
Registration - 1 Oct '25 - 15 Mar '26
MET 2026 exam pattern will be released at manipal.edu. Candidates will be able to check details on how examination will be conducted through MET exam pattern 2026. Some important information that can be checked through MET exam pattern is examination mode, duration, type of questions, total number of questions, marking details and more. It is helpful for candidates to be familiar with exam pattern so that they are able to prepare accordingly. As per exam pattern of MET 2026, authorities will conduct examination as an online test. A total of 60 questions have to be attempted within exam duration. Along with exam pattern, candidates should also check official MET 2026 syllabus. Read to know more about MET 2026 Exam Pattern.
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions
- MET 2026 Syllabus
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MET 2026 Exam Pattern
The official MET exam pattern 2026 has not been announced yet. Candidates can check previous year's pattern given below for reference. Once pattern is released, it will be updated here.
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
|
Commonly asked questions
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.
MET exam pattern is released online. Students will have to complete MET question paper in 2 hours. No extra time will be given to complete exam. Students have to answer 60 questions in exam.
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.
MET 2026 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions
MET 2026 question paper will consist of both multiple-choice and numerical answer type questions. Candidates can check the detailed structure of MET question paper from the table given below.
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
MET exam pattern is released online. For multiple choice questions in MET exam, one mark will be cut. There is no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type Questions.
MET marking details is released online. Correct answers will be given four marks. One mark will be cut for incorrect answers in Multiple Choice Questions. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers to Numerical Answer Type Questions.
MET question paper will consist of two types of questions. Students will have to answer Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Answer Type Questions.
MET 2026 Syllabus
MET 2026 syllabus will be made available online. Through the official syllabus, the students can check the subjects and topics that have to be studied for the upcoming exam. Students have to prepare for the exam using the official syllabus. For the exam, the students have to study Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English. The syllabus level will be almost same as 12th qualifying examination.
Commonly asked questions
The level of MET syllabus will be similar to the 12th standard qualifying exam syllabus. Since most of the topics will be the same as the ones the students studied for the board examination, they are advised to review the syllabus carefully and prepare for the exam.
In MET English section, students will be tested on their aptitude. In English section, students should prepare Grammar and Language Use, Vocabulary, Punctuation, and Reading Comprehension.
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 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read for MET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
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.
For MET preparation, students have to know official syllabus. After checking syllabus, they will have to divide subjects and chapters so that they cover everything before exam. Students should also revise every day and practice with mock tests. It is important to prepare study plan.
MET is an annual exam conducted in two sessions to select students for BTech admissions into its participating campuses. Students have to qualify the entrance exam to be eligible for admissions. One or both sessions of the entrance exam can be attempted.
MET syllabus is released online. Students have to study topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Question paper will be prepared on syllabus, so students should be familiar with topics.
The conducting authority of MET is the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The information about the entrance exam will be officially announced by the MAHE authorities. Students have to stay updated with the announcements made at the official website.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The MET Cutoff 2025 ranged from 30100 to 50589 in the first and last round closing cutoff ranks for the General AI category at Manipal University Jaipur. The most competitive specialisation was B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with the last round closing cutoff rank being 33571.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
In 2025, the MET last round closing ranks for BTech course ranged between 5129 and 50785 for the students belonging to General AII India category students. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the first and last round closing ranks of all the BTech specialisations for MET.
Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 3479 | 5129 |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Financial Technology | 3786 | 5521 |
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 3981 | 5633 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5286 | 6789 |
B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | 6808 | 7815 |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10742 | 12986 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 12383 | 15037 |
B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering | 13301 | 15860 |
B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering | 13905 | 16835 |
B.Tech. in Cyber Physical Systems | 14867 | 16896 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 15028 | 19258 |
B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 15604 | 19519 |
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 17037 | 21813 |
B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering | 17648 | 22824 |
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering | 19006 | 24653 |
B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering | 19906 | 28076 |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Dual Degree Program with Macquarie University) | 21136 | 28117 |
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 25392 | 29232 |
B.Tech. in Mechatronics (Dual Degree Program with Deakin University) | 25436 | 32036 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Dual Degree Program with Deakin University) | 25526 | 35799 |
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Dual Degree Program with Macquarie University) | 35227 | 50785 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
MET cutoff will be prepared for admission. Some factors that will be used to prepare cutoff are difficulty level, previous cutoff trends, number of seats available for admission and more.
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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
If students are not given their preferred MET exam slot, it may be due to inavailability of exam centre. They will be given their next preference. In case of any problem, students should contact authorities.
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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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Contributor-Level 7
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