MET 2024 Slot Booking: Check How to Book Test Slot through OTBS

Manipal Entrance Test 2023 ( MET )

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Updated on Sep 13, 2023 14:27 IST

MET 2024 slot booking dates will be announced soon. Registered candidates will be able to access the MET slot booking 2024 facility at manipalotbs.com using their application number and password. The authorities will send the candidates their Online Test Booking System (OTBS) password through email. All candidates will be required to complete the slot booking of MET 2024 before the final date. Since MET slot booking is a first-come-first-serve facility, the candidates are advised to complete the process as soon as possible. Allotment of slots will be done as per the selected preferences and availability. MET 2024 hall ticket will be generated after the slots are booked successfully. Read to know more about MET 2024 Slot Booking.

Steps for MET Slot Booking 2024

Candidates can check the steps for the MET 2024 slot booking process below. 

Step 1 - Login: In the first step, the candidates will have to visit the official website and click on the slot booking link. On the login window, the candidates will have to enter their MET 2024 application form number and OTBS Password received on the registered email ID.

Note: A few days before the commencement of the slot booking, a separate password will be sent to the candidates.

Step 2 - Verification of Profile Information: After logging in, the candidates will have to verify their details displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. After verification, candidates have to click on 'Book a seat'. Selection of the preferred test city under the “City” dropdown list has to be done.

Step 3 - Booking slots - exam city, date and time: Candidates will have to follow the given steps to book their slots.

  • Select your preferred date
  • Select “Test centre name” from the dropdown. If the city has multiple test centres, the same will be displayed. Select the preferred test centre
  • On selection, the Test centre address will be displayed along with the number. of vacant seats available for booking on each day/slot
  • After deciding on the day and slot, click on 'Book' to book the slot

Step 4 - Confirmation of slots: Candidates will have to press 'OK' to proceed. On clicking, a dialogue box will appear showing selected test centre address details, date and slot of examinations. Click on 'Confirm' to book the slot or 'Cancel' to resume

Q:   Which details have to be kept ready before MET slot booking?

A:

Candidates are advised to keep certain details ready before starting off the MET slot booking process. This will ensure that the candidates complete the slot booking process smoothly before the final date. Some of the details that the candidates are advised to keep ready before the slot booking of MET are - application form number, OTBS password, date of birth and some other personal details. By having the login credentials and other details ready, the candidates can complete the slot booking process quickly.

Q:   How can I book slots for MET?

A:

The authorities will release the MET slot booking link online at manipalotbs.com. To access the slot booking facility, the candidates will be required to log in using their MET application number and OTBS password. The authorities will sent the OTBS password to the candidates through email. After logging in, the candidates can check their profile and verify it. The preferred exam city and time slot has to be selected from the available ones. After selecting the slots, it has to be confirmed.

Q:   Where can I access the MET slot booking facility?

A:

MET slot booking facility will be available online at manipalotbs.com. No other mode will be used to conduct MET slot booking. Candidates will not be able book their slots offline. All registered candidates will have to visit the official website and complete the slot booking. The hall ticket of MET will be generated only after the slots are booked. No additional time will be provided to the candidates for the slot booking. 

MET 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2023 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

10 Jul '23

MET 2023 seat allotment - Round 3

8 Jul '23

MET 2023 counselling registration, choice filling and modification - Round 3

3 Jul '23

MET 2023 seat allotment - Round 2

MET 2024 Slot Booking Guidelines

First Attempt

  • The slot booking will be done on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
  • Allotment of slots will be done as per preference and availability.
  • Once the slots are booked, they cannot be changed.

Second Attempt

Application Status Booking and Test Status Slot Booking for Second Attempt
Applied on or before the last date applicable for 1st attempt Phase 1 Slot Booked (Present) Eligible to book 2nd attempt during Phase 2 with an additional payment of INR 1400, to be made during slot 2
booking
Phase 1 Slot Booked (Absent)
Phase 1 Slot Not Booked (N/A)
Applied after the last date applicable for 1st attempt Slot booking for Phase 2 only and NO second attempt

Q:   How will the slots be allotted during the MET slot booking process?

A:

After accessing the MET slot booking facility using the required credentials, the candidates will have to select their preferred exam date and time as per the availabilty. The list of the available slots will be displayed according to the examination city selected by the candidates during the registration process. If there is no availability in their exam city, then another preference has to be selected. After the slot booking is completed, the details regarding the allotted slots will be made available in the MET hall ticket. 

Q:   I forgot to book my slots during the first attempt. Can I do the MET slot booking in the second attempt?

A:

If the candidates are registered for the second phase, then they will be eligible to log in and book their slots for the second phase of MET. The candidates will have to be registered for the second phase of MET by filling out and submitting the application form before the final date. In case the candidates fail to book their slots, then they will be automatically allotted slots as per the availability. Unregistered candidates will not be allowed to participate in the slot booking process.

Q:   Is it necessary to complete the MET slot booking process?

A:

Yes. It is necessary for the candidates to complete their MET slot booking process. All candidates are advised to log in and complete the slot booking as soon as possible since it will allow them to have more chances of obtaining their preferred slots. If the candidates are not able to complete the slot booking before the final date, then they will be automatically allotted seats by the authorities as per the availability. The authorities will not accept any requests for change of slots after the final date. 

MET 2024 Admit Card

After confirming the slots, the MET 2024 admit card will be generated. Candidates have to click on 'Generate pdf' to download the admit card. It is important for the candidates to take a printout of the e-hall ticket on the day of examination day without which they will be able to appear in the examination.

Q:   When will MET 2024 hall ticket be available?

A:

MET 2024 hall ticket dates have not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to access the MET hall ticket 2024 online at manipal.edu. No other mode will be used to release the admit card of MET. Important information such as the allotted examination date, time, centre, exam day guidelines and more will be available on the admit card. Candidates will have to present their admit card at the centre to attempt the entrance exam.

Q:   Where can I access the MET admit card download link?

A:

MET admit card download link will be available at the Manipal OTBS website. The candidates will not be able to access the MET hall ticket in any other mode. To generate the MET admit card, the candidates will have to complete the slot booking process. Only after successfully completing the slot booking, the candidates will be able to access the MET admit card. To download the admit card of MET, the candidates will have to log in using their application form number and OTBS password. 

Q:   What are the steps to download the MET hall ticket?

A:

Registered candidates will be able to access the MET hall ticket online at manipalotbs.com. Firstly, the candidates will have to log in using their application number and OTBS to complete the MET slot booking process. The OTBS password will be sent to the candidates through email. After selecting their preferred exam dates and slots, the candidates will have to confirm and submit them. MET admit card will be generated and be available for download after the slots are booked.

Highlights of MET 2024 Slot booking

  • Slot booking will be available to only those candidates who will successfully submit their MET 2024 application forms.
  • Note that once booked, candidates will not be able to change the same under any circumstance.
  • In case of the non-availability of slots in the preferred centre, the candidates will have to choose a slot in an alternate centre. Also, if a centre is cancelled for any reason, the candidates will be allotted another centre. Each candidate will be informed about the change and the new centre well in advance by the admission office at Manipal University.
  • Candidates will receive a confirmation mail after they have successfully booked their schedule through the Online Test Booking System.

Q:   Why have I not been allotted my selected MET slot?

A:

Candidates may experience change in their selected MET slot, if the preferred exam centre is not available anymore. However, the candidates will be allotted as per their preferences submitted in the MET application form. In case of any problems regarding the allotted centres, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. The detailed information regarding the allotted examination date, time and centre will be available on the MET admit card.

Q:   What is the MET slot booking OTBS password?

A:

To log in for the MET slot booking process, the candidates will require the OTBS password. The authorities will send the specially generated OTBS password to the candidates through email. The slot booking facility can only be accessed with the OTBS password. Candidates are required to have completed the MET registration process to access the OTBS password. To log in for the MET slot booking process, the candidates will need their application form number and OTBS password. 

Q:   I have forgotten my MET slot booking password. What should I do?

A:

In case the candidates forget their MET slot booking password, they can check their email since the authorities will sent the password to their registered email IDs. However, if the candidates have accidently deleted the email consisting the password, then they are advised to immediately contact the authorities. Since the OTBS password is very important, the candidates are advised to keep it safe. For login, the candidates will require both the MET application number and OTBS password.

MET 2024 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for MET 2024 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q:   When will MET slot booking start?

A:

MET 2024 slot booking dates are yet to be announced. After the application process is over, the registered candidates will be able to access the MET slot booking facility online. The authorities will open separate slot booking facilities for the different MET phases. If the candidates are not able to complete the slot booking before the final date, then they will be automatically allotted slots as per the availability. No requests for changes in the allotted slots will be accepted after the final date.

Q:   How can I select my preferred MET exam centres?

A:

Candidates will be able to select their preferred MET exam cities while filling out the application form. The cities for the entrance examination have to be selected in the order of preference and submitted. During the slot booking, the candidates will be able to select their choice of exam centres from the city that they have preferred. The slots available in the centre have to be chosen and submitted before the final date. The details regarding the allotted MET exam centre, date and time will be available on the admit card.

Q:   Which personal details have to be checked during the MET slot booking?

A:

Candidates will be required to check their profile information and confirm it during the MET slot booking. Basic details such as the candidate's name, application number, date of birth, gender, category, course, group, phone number, email address and more will be available for confirmation. After checking all of the details, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities if they find any mistakes. After the slots are booked, the candidates will be able to access the information regarding their allotted exam centre, date and time.

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