MET Slot Booking 2026: Check Steps to Book Slots

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Updated on Jan 13, 2026 16:04 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

MET 2026 slot booking dates have been announced online at manipal.edu. For Phase 1 exam, MET slot booking 2026 will be open from March 31 to April 2. Candidates will be able to book their slots through Online Test Booking System (OTBS). To log in, they will have to use their application number and password, which is date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. Using online slot booking, candidates can book their preferred MET 2026 exam dates and slots according to preferences. No other mode will be used for slot booking. Phase 2 slot booking will be available from May 9 to 11, 2026.

After slots are booked, MET 2026 admit card will be available for download on April 10 (Phase 1). Candidates can check their allotted centre, date and timings through MET hall ticket. Separate hall tickets are released for different phases of MET exam. Read to know more about MET Slot Booking 2026.

Latest: MET 2026 exam dates announced; Phase 1 to be held on April 13 and 14

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Table of contents

How to access the MET Slot Booking 2026 facility?
MET 2026 Important Dates
Important Guidelines for MET 2026 Slot Booking
MET 2026 Admit Card
Highlights of MET 2026 Slot booking
MET 2026 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to access the MET Slot Booking 2026 facility?

MET 2026 slot booking process will be open online. Students can follow given steps to book their slots.

First, candidates will have to go to manipal.edu and click on slot booking link. To log in, candidates will have to enter their MET 2026 application form number and OTBS Password, i.e., their date of birth in format of DDMMYYYY. After logging in, they will be able to change their passwords as per their preference.
Next, candidates will have to verify their details displayed on left hand side of screen. After verification, candidates have to click on 'Book a seat' tab. Selection of preferred test city under “City” dropdown list has to be done.
Candidates will have to follow given steps to book their slots. Select preferred date Select “Test centre name” from dropdown. If city has multiple test centres, same will be displayed. Selection of preferred test centre has to be made. After selection, Test centre address will be displayed along with number of seats available for booking on each day/slot. Once exam date and slot are selected, candidates will have to click on 'Book' to book the slot
Candidates will have to press 'OK' to proceed. On clicking, a dialogue box will appear showing selected test centre address details, date and the slot of examinations. Click on 'Confirm' to book slot or 'Cancel' to resume.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What will happen if I forget to book my MET slots?

MET slot booking will be open online. If students forget to book exam slots before final date, then their slot will be automatically assigned by authorities. They cannot change their exam slots, once it is allotted.

Q: What is the MET slot booking date?

MET 2026 slot booking dates have been announced. For Phase 1 exam, MET slot booking facility will be available online from March 31 to April 2, 2026. Students will have to log in and book their preferred MET exam slots before final date. Phase 2 slot booking will be open from May 9 to 11, 2026.

MET 2026 Important Dates

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
13 Apr ' 26 - 14 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1
23 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2

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

Q: How can I access the MET OTBS password?

MET OTBS password will not be sent individually to the students. The OTBS password to access the MET slot booking facility is the student's date of birth, in the DDMMYYYY format. Using the MET OTBS password and application number, they can login and book their slots.

Q: Why am I not allotted my preferred MET exam slot?

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.

MET 2026 Admit Card

MAHE has announced MET admit card 2026 dates. According to official schedule, MET admit card for Phase 1 exam will be available on April 10, 2026. To download MET admit card, candidates will have to log in with their application number and OTBS password. Beforehand, they have to complete slot booking process. Through hall ticket, candidates can check their allotted MET exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more. At centre, they will have to bring their admit card with one original valid identity proof. Without these documents, candidates cannot enter exam centre to attempt the examination. Phase 2 hall ticket will be available on May 20, 2026.

Commonly asked questions

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

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: Can I change my allotted MET exam centre?

No. Students will not be able to change their allotted MET exam centre. Therefore, the students are advised to be careful while selecting their choice of exam cities during the application form filling process. Centres are allotted as per the preference.

Highlights of MET 2026 Slot booking

Some important highlights of MET slot booking are given below.

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

Q: Is MET held twice a year?

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.

Q: Who is the conducting authority of MET?

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.

MET 2026 Slot Booking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the MET slot booking process?

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?

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: Which documents do I have to carry along with my MET hall ticket?

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

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.

Q: Will MET be held as an online test?

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.