MET 2026: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has announced MET 2026 seat allotment result for Round 3. Candidates can now log in at counseling.manipal.edu to check their MET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment status. Allotment of seats has been done based on candidates' rank as per MET result and submitted preferences.
MET 2026 Latest Updates:
- MET 2026 cutoff for Round 3 has also been released. Candidates can check MET OR CR through official cutoff.
- Selected candidates will have to pay instalment fees before final date to confirm admission. If both instalment fees are not paid, they will be ineligible for admission.
- MET 2026 counselling for Round 4 is expected to be held if there are vacant seats.
- What is MET Exam?
- MET 2026 Dates & Schedule
- MET 2026 Counselling
- MET 2026 Cutoff
- MET 2026 Result
- MET 2026 Analysis
- MET 2026 Admit Card
- MET 2026 Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
- MET 2026 Sample Papers
- MET 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
- MET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is MET Exam?
Manipal Entrance Test (MET) is a national level private engineering entrance exam held for admissions into BTech courses offered by participating campuses: Manipal, Jaipur, Sikkim and Bengaluru. The exam is held annually in two phases to select eligible candidates for admissions. While the majority of the seats are filled on the basis of MET scores, MAHE also accepts JEE Main scores for some approved seats.
Key Highlights of MET 2026
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test |
| Frequency |
Annual (Two Phases) |
| BTech Courses Covered |
BTech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Current Status |
Round 3 seat allotment result |
| Next Event |
Round 4 counselling |
MET 2026 Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past 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 |
MET 2026 Counselling
MET 2026 seat allotment for Round 3 has been released. MAHE is conducting MET counselling 2026 as an online process. Through MET 2026 counselling, eligible candidates are selected for admission into the participating campuses. Allotment of seats is done based on candidates' MET rank, preferences and seat availability.
Candidates can check the MET 2026 counselling process below.
- Registration: For MET counselling registration, candidates have to go to counseling.manipal.edu and register with the required details.
- Login: Once logged in, they will have to update their profile details.
- Payment: MET 2026 counselling fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card.
- Choice Filling: Candidates will have to choose and submit their courses and campuses in order of preference.
- Seat Allotment: Allotment of seats will be announced online through the candidate login portal.
- Confirmation of Admission: Allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission by verifying documents and fee payment.
Which documents should be ready for MET 2026 admission?
To confirm their admission, candidates will have to submit the following documents for verification.
- Print out of counselling form
- MET 2026 hall ticket
- 10th and 12th standard marksheets
- 10th standard admit card
- 2 recent passport-sized photographs
- Parent/Guardian's PAN Card
- Category certificate (if applicable)
MET 2026 Cutoff
MAHE has released MET 2026 cutoff for Rounds 1, 2 and 3. Through MET cutoff, candidates can check minimum ranks required for higher chances of admission. To prepare cutoff, various factors such as previous years' cutoff trends, number of candidates, total number of seats, difficulty level of exam, etc., have been considered.
MET Cutoff 2026
| Rounds | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Download PDF |
| Round 2 | Download PDF |
| Round 3 | Download PDF |
MET 2026 Result
MAHE has released MET 2026 rank card for Phase 2 at manipal.edu. MET 2026 ranks are prepared by giving equal weightage to MET scores and 12th standard qualifying marks. Earlier, scores obtained in the entrance exam were released through MET 2026 result at manipal.edu. Candidates with valid MET rank will be eligible for counselling and the admission process.
How to check MET 2026 result?
To check result, candidates can follow the steps given below.
- Go to manipal.edu
- Click on MET result link.
- Candidates will have to log in with their email address and password.
- Scores obtained in exam will be available.
MET 2026 Analysis
According to students who appeared for MET 2026 Phase 2 exam, the overall exam was moderate. Most of the questions were equally based on the 11th and 12th standard syllabus. Out of all subjects, most students found Mathematics to be the toughest and lengthiest.
MET 2026 Phase 2 Exam Analysis
| Date and Shift | Analysis |
|---|---|
| MET 2026 May 23 Shift 1 Paper Analysis | Overall - Moderate Maths - Tough and Lengthy Physics - Moderate with more Numerical Questions Chemistry - Easy English - Easy |
| MET 2026 May 23 Shift 2 Paper Analysis | Overall - Moderate Maths - Tough and Lengthy Physics - Moderate with more Numerical Questions Chemistry - Moderate English - Easy |
| MET 2026 May 24 Shift 1 Paper Analysis | Overall - Moderate Mathematics - Moderate but some questions were lengthy. Physics - Moderate with some tricky numerical questions Chemistry - Easy with more questions from Organic English - Easy |
| MET 2026 May 24 Shift 2 Paper Analysis | Overall - Moderate Mathematics - Moderate but lengthy. Physics - Moderate with more numerical questions Chemistry - Easy with more questions from Organic English - Easy |
MET 2026 Admit Card
MET 2026 admit card was released online for Phase 2 exam. Candidates were able to download MET hall ticket 2026 through the Online Test Booking System (OTBS) portal. Through the admit card, they were able to check important details such as the allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more.
How to download MET admit card 2026?
Candidates can follow steps given below to download MET 2026 hall ticket.
- Go to manipal.edu
- Click on OTBS link.
- Candidates will have to log in using their MAHE application number and OTBS password.
- Once the hall ticket is made available, it has to be downloaded and printed out.
MET 2026 Slot Booking
Registered candidates had to access the online facility for MET slot booking 2026 to book their preferred exam slots. Through the OTBS portal, candidates were able to log in and choose their preferred slots from the available options. Once slots were booked, the details of the allotted centre and exam date were made available through the admit card. Candidates were not able to change their allotted slots or exam centres once it was booked.
MET 2026 Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
To be well prepared for the exam, candidates are advised to check MET exam pattern, syllabus and preparation tips. Through official brochure, the authorities have released MET exam pattern and syllabus.
MET 2026 Exam Pattern
According to official MET exam pattern 2026, the question paper will include both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions. Check the table given below to know the important highlights of MET exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium | English |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions Numerical Answer Type Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 Questions |
| Marking Scheme | For Multiple Choice Questions
For Numerical Answer Type Questions
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MET 2026 Syllabus
MET syllabus 2026 is based on the 11th and 12th standard board exam syllabus. Candidates should know the syllabus to understand which subjects and topics have to be prepared for the exam. Some of the important subject-wise MET 2026 topics are given in the table below.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Photoelectric Effect and Electromagnetic Waves, Electrostatics, Magnetic Effects of Current, Work, Power, Energy, Current Electricity, Optics, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Semiconductors and Communication System, Waves and Sound |
| Chemistry | Carboxylic Acid and Its Derivatives, Ionic Equilibrium, Carbonyl Compounds – Aldehydes and Ketones, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical thermodynamics, Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Mole Concept, Coordination Compounds, Redox Reactions and Volumetric Analysis, Chemical bonding and molecular structure, Atomic structure, General organic chemistry, Biomolecules and Polymers |
| Mathematics | Matrices and Determinants, Binomial theorem, Complex numbers, Sequences and Series, Application of Derivatives, Differential Equation, Point and straight line, Definite integration, Inverse trigonometric functions, Limits, Vectors, Area Under Curves, Continuity and Differentiability |
| English | Fill in the Blanks, Analogy Test, Sentence Correction, Synonyms and Antonyms, Comprehension |
Section-Wise MET 2026 Preparation Tips
Some important section-wise MET preparation tips 2026 are given below.
| Subjects | Preparation Tips |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Students should focus on time management and practice with mock tests. Important topics such as Calculus, Differential Equations, and more should be studied well. The board syllabus should be checked carefully and focused upon. Previous year question papers should be solved within the official exam duration |
| Physics | Physics section will have more numerical-based questions, so students should focus on formulas along with theory. Some important 11th standard topics should also be revised. Previous year papers should be solved. |
| Chemistry | Chemistry is expected to have more questions from Organic Chemistry, so focus should be on that. Organic reactions should be checked. 12th standard board exam syllabus should be prepared well. |
| English Communication | Focus should be on grammatical and verbal proficiency. |
MET 2026 Sample Papers
MET 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
MET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After MET seat allotment, students will have to confirm their admission. Selected students will have to report to allotted institute to pay fee and verify their documents. If admission is not confirmed before final date, then it will be cancelled.
As per MET eligibility criteria, students should have atleast 50 percent marks in 12th class examination. Students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one optional subject. For admission, 50% weightage will be given to 12th marks.
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 application fee has to be paid online, i.e., net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI/PayTM. No other mode can be used to pay the application fee. If the fee is not paid, then the candidates will be considered ineligible to attempt the exam.
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 result will be released online. To check result, students will have to log in with email address and password. No other mode will be used to declare MET result.
Students have to upload scanned photograph and signature in MET application form. Documents have to be uploaded correctly. If documents are not uploaded correctly, application form cannot be submitted.
MET mock test will be available for all students. For mock test, no login details will be needed. Mock test will be available online. Candidates can use mock test to prepare for examination.
Yes, the Manipal authorities release the MET mock test official to help the students prepare for the exam. The link to access the MET mock test will be available at manipal.edu. All students who want to participate in the MET admission process can access and practice using the mock test.
Mock tests are beneficial during the preparation process since it will help the students to understand how the examination will be conducted. MET mock test will also allow the students to identify important topics, questions and how to answer the different types of questions. Students can also work on their time management skills using the mock test.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will conduct MET to select candidates for admissions into its various campuses. The candidates will be eligible for BTech admissions into the four MET campuses - Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Manipal University, Jaipur, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Candidates will be able to select their preferred choice of campuses and courses for allotment during the MET counselling process.
For admissions into MIT Manipal, equal weightage will be given to MET score and 12th standard qualifying exam marks.
MET 2026 registration last date for Phase 2 was April 30, 2026. Candidates could register for Phase 2 of MET 2026 exam online.
The authorities are conducting three counselling rounds. Along with the three rounds of MET counselling, a intra-institute round is also expected to be held to select candidates for allotment of seats. For every round of counselling, the candidates will be able to select/edit their choices for allotment. Separate MET seat allotment results will be announced for every round.
In MET counselling process, candidates will first have to register online to pay counselling fee and select choice of courses and campuses. MET seat allotment will be announced online. Selected candidates have to confirm their admission before last date.
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