MET Slot Booking 2026

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 ( MET )

Saakshi Varsha Lama
Updated on May 12, 2026 22:46 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

MET 2026 Slot Booking: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has closed MET slot booking 2026 for Phase 2 exam. Registered candidates were able to access MET OTBS link online at official website. Using MAHE application number and MET OTBS password, they will have to book their slots. No other mode was used to book slots for MET 2026 exam.

For Online Test Booking System (OTBS) password, candidates had to use their date of birth in the form of DDMMYYYY. Once logged in, they could change their OTBS password for MET slot booking. Last date to complete MET 2026 slot booking was May 11. 

Through online slot booking, preferred MET exam date and slot from available ones could be selected. Since slot booking was done on a first come first serve basis, candidates had to complete the process as early as possible to secure their preferred slots for MET 2026 exam. MAHE has released MET admit card 2026 for Phase 2 exam. Read to learn more about MET 2026 Slot Booking.

Table of contents
  • How to access the MET Slot Booking 2026 facility?
  • MET 2026 Dates & Schedule
  • Important Guidelines for Manipal Entrance Test 2026 Slot Booking
  • MET 2026 Admit Card
  • Highlights of MET 2026 Slot booking
  • MET 2026 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How to access the MET Slot Booking 2026 facility?

MET Phase 2 slot booking was open online. To book their MET exam slots, candidates could follow steps given below.

  • First, candidates had to go to cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32833/98207/login.html
  • MET 2026 application form number and OTBS Password, i.e., their date of birth in format of DDMMYYYY had to be used for login. Candidates were able to change their passwords as per their preference after logging in for the first time.
  • Candidates had to verify their details displayed on left hand side of screen. After verification, candidates had to click on 'Book a seat' tab. Selection of preferred test city under “City” dropdown list had to be done.
  • They had to select preferred date Select “Test centre name” from dropdown. If city had multiple test centres, same were displayed.
  • Selection of preferred test centre had to be made. After selection, Test centre address were displayed along with number of seats available for booking on each day/slot. Once exam date and slot were selected, candidates had to click on 'Book' to book the slot
  • Candidates had to press 'OK' to proceed. On clicking, a dialogue box appeared showing selected test centre address details, date and the slot of examinations. Click on 'Confirm' to book slot or 'Cancel' to resume.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which details have to be kept ready before MET slot booking?
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Before MET slot booking, candidates should keep application number, password, date of birth and some other personal details ready. By having these details ready, candidates can complete slot booking.

Q:   What is the MET exam date?
A: 

MET 2026 exam date has been released. Phase 2 was conducted on May 23 and 24. The authorities conducted Phase 1 on April 13 and 14.

Q:   How can I book slots for MET?
A: 

MET slot booking will be open online. To book exam slots, candidates will have to log in with application number and OTBS password. After logging in, they will have to select their choice of exam city and slot from available list.

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

MET slot booking facility will be available online at https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32833/93622/login.html. 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 2026 Dates & Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Jun ' 26

MET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 3

27 Jun ' 26 - 28 Jun ' 26

MET 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling - Round 3

20 Jun ' 26

MET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 2

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Important Guidelines for Manipal Entrance Test 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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How will the slots be allotted during the MET slot booking process?
A: 

During MET slot booking, candidates have to select their exam city and slot according to preference. Exam slots will be given to candidates according to submitted preference and availability. If first preference is not available, then the next will be considered.

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

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.

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

Candidates registered for second phase of MET can book their slots later. If they do not book their slots before last date, then they will be automatically given exam slots by authorities. These slots cannot be changed.

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

Candidates should complete their MET slot booking. Through slot booking, candidates can book their preferred slots. If they do not book their slots before final date, then they will be automatically given slots. Authorities will not accept any requests to change given exam slots.

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MET 2026 Admit Card

MET 2026 hall ticket for Phase 2 exam has been released. Registered candidates have to download their MET admit card 2026 by logging in with their application number and OTBS password. Details regarding MET slot booking can be checked through hall ticket. Some important information available in MET admit card are allotted exam date, MET centre, timings, guidelines and more. While reporting to allotted centre, they will have to bring their hall ticket and one valid ID proof. If these documents are not shown for verification, they will not be considered eligible to attempt the exam.

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Commonly asked questions
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 authorities are also expected to send the MET admit card download link through email. To generate the MET admit card, the candidates will have to log in using their application form number and OTBS password. 

Q:   How is MET centre allocated?
A: 

While filling online application form, candidates have to fill their choice of MET exam centre. Allotment of centres will be done according to preference and availability.

Q:   How many papers are there in MET?
A: 

MET exam will consist of one paper. However, there are four sections in the paper. Candidates will have to attempt questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.

Q:   When will MET 2026 hall ticket be available?
A: 

MET 2026 hall ticket dates have not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to access the MET hall ticket 2026 online. 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. 

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Highlights of MET 2026 Slot booking

Some important highlights of MET slot booking are given below.

  • Only those candidates who successfully submitted their MET 2026 application form were eligible for the slot booking
  • The authorities did 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 had 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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why have I not been allotted my selected MET slot?
A: 

Candidates may not be given their preferred MET slot in case of inavailability. If their slots are not available, then they will be given slots according to their previous preference.

Q:   Is MET easy or tough?
A: 

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:   How can I prepare for MET?
A: 

For MET preparation, students have to understand exam pattern and syllabus. After knowing how exam will be held and important topics, they can prepare a study plan. Revision and mock tests should be done regularly. Students can also check previous year papers to choose important topics.

Q:   What is the MET slot booking OTBS password?
A: 

Candidates will need their OTBS password to login for MET slot booking. OTBS password will be the candidate's date of birth in format of DDMMYYYY.

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MET 2026 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for MET 2026 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q:   Can I do BTech without MET?
A: 

For admissions into BTech courses offered by Manipal University, admissions will be done based on only MET scores. No other scores will be accepted for admission.

Q:   What is the passing marks for MET?
A: 

There is no official passing mark for MET exam. Candidates will be allotted ranks based on their performance in exam. However, for admissions, ranks will be used.

Q:   When will MET admit card be released?
A: 

MET 2026 admit card has been released for Phase 2 exam. Students will have to download and bring the hall ticket to the exam centre.

Q:   How can I get the MET syllabus PDF?
A: 

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 MET slot booking process?
A: 

During MET slot booking, students have to book preferred exam slots. To book slots, they will have to log in with required details. Selection of exam slots has to be done according to preference.

Q:   Can I change my allotted MET slots?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the most important topics for MET?
A: 

Candidates should check important topics of MET during preparation so that they know which topics to focus on. Some important topics are given below.

SubjectsImportant Topics
PhysicsElectrostatics, Optics (Ray and Waves), Thermodynamics, Current Electricity
ChemistryBiomolecules, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry
MathematicsProbability, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry
Q:   Which documents do I have to carry along with my MET hall ticket?
A: 

While reporting to the exam centre, the students will have to carry their MET hall ticket along with one valid original ID proof. Without these documents, the students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall and attempt the exam.

Q:   Where to find the MET mock test?
A: 

MET mock test is available online at manipal.edu. All interested candidates will be able to attempt the mock test to prepare for the exam.

Q:   Will MET be held as an online test?
A: 

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:   In how many cities is MET exam held?
A: 

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

Q:   How many papers are there in MET?
A: 

MET exam will consist of one paper. However, there are four sections in the paper. Candidates will have to attempt questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.

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

MET 2026 registration last date for Phase 2 was April 30, 2026. Candidates could register for Phase 2 of MET 2026 exam online.

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

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

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Answered 3 days ago

For admissions into MIT Manipal, equal weightage will be given to MET score and 12th standard qualifying exam marks.

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Rachit Chauhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

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.

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Nidhi Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

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.

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Jasleen Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

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.

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Nikita Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 4 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

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 4 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

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 5 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

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 5 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

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 5 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:

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Neerja Rohatgi

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