Registration - 1 Oct '25 - 15 Mar '26
MET 2026 slot booking will be open for all registered candidates. The official MET slot booking 2026 link will be available online through the Online Test Booking System (OTBS). The login credentials to access the MET slot booking facility are the application number and password (date of birth in DDMMYYYY format). Through the online slot booking facility, the candidates will be able to book their preferred MET 2026 exam dates and slots. It is to be noted that the MET 2026 slot booking process will be done on a first-come-first-serve basis. Separate slot booking facilities will be open for the different MET exam phases. The details of the booked slot will be available in the MET 2026 admit card. Read to know more about MET Slot Booking 2026.
- How to access the MET Slot Booking 2026 facility?
- MET 2026 Dates
- Important Guidelines for MET 2026 Slot Booking
- MET 2026 Admit Card
- Highlights of MET 2026 Slot booking
How to access the MET Slot Booking 2026 facility?
MET 2026 slot booking process will be open online. The given steps can be followed by the candidates to access the online facility.
Step 1 - Login: In the first step, the candidates will have to go to manipal.edu and click on the slot booking link. To log in, the candidates will have to enter their MET 2026 application form number and OTBS Password, i.e., their date of birth in the format of DDMMYYYY. After logging in, the candidates will be able to change their passwords as per their preference.
Step 2 - Verification of Profile Information: Next, the candidates will be required to verify their details displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. After verification, candidates will have to click on the 'Book a seat' tab. The 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 the preferred date
- Select “Test centre name” from the dropdown. If the city has multiple test centres, the same will be displayed. The selection of the preferred test centre has to be made.
- After selection, the Test centre address will be displayed along with the number of vacant seats available for booking on each day/slot
- Once the exam date and slot are selected, the candidates will have to 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 the selected test centre address details, the date and the slot of examinations. Click on 'Confirm' to book the slot or 'Cancel' to resume
Commonly asked questions
MET 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1 TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2 TENTATIVE |
Important Guidelines for MET 2026 Slot Booking
First Attempt
- The MET 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 | |
Commonly asked questions
MET 2026 Admit Card
MET 2026 admit card dates have not been announced yet. To access the MET hall ticket, the candidates will have to log in using their application form number and OTBS number. The details regarding the allotted MET 2026 exam centre, slot, date, guidelines, and more will be available through the hall ticket. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their MET admit card 2026 along with one valid original identity proof. Without these documents, the candidates will not be allowed to attempt the exam.
Commonly asked questions
Highlights of MET 2026 Slot booking
- Only those candidates who successfully submit their MET 2026 application form will be eligible for the slot booking
- The authorities will not accept requests to change the allotted MET 2026 slots under any circumstances.
- 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 email after they successfully book their MET 2026 slots through the Online Test Booking System.
Commonly asked questions
MET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The authorities will prepare the MET cutoff after checking various exam and admission-related factors. Some of the factors that will be used to determine the cutoff are the exam difficulty level, previous years' cutoff trends, total number of applicants, total number of seats available for admission
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
If the students find any discrepancy in the MET result, then they are advised to contact the authorities immediately. The information should be corrected by the authorities as soon as possible. However, the scores and ranks will not be open for corrections.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
In case the student's preferred exam centre is not available, the authorities may change their MET exam slot. This may happen if the exam centre is cancelled or is fully booked. If the students have any issues, they can contact the authorities.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
MET 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in April (Session 1) and May 2026 (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.
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Contributor-Level 7
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