MET 2026 application form has been released online at manipal.edu. To be registered for the entrance exam, candidates will have to fill out and submit the MET application form before the final date, i.e., March 15, 2026. MET 2026 will be held in two phases - Phase 1 (April) and Phase 2 (May) as an online entrance test. Registered candidates will have to complete their slot booking and download the MET 2026 admit card. At the exam centres, MET hall ticket has to be presented with the identity proof. Scores obtained in the entrance exam can be checked through MET result 2026. Candidates will be eligible to attempt both phases of the exam, and best MET 2026 score will be considered for admission. Read to know more about MET 2026.
Latest Update: MET 2026 application form released at manipal.edu; check steps to apply
- What is MET?
- MET 2026 Dates
- MET 2026 Application Form
- MET 2026 Highlights
- MET 2026 Exam Pattern
- MET 2026 Syllabus
- MET 2026 Preparation Tips
- MET 2026 Mock Test
- MET 2026 Slot Booking
- MET 2026 Admit Card
- MET 2026 Result
- MET 2026 Counselling
- MET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is MET?
Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducts Manipal Entrance Test (MET) to select candidates for admission into its participating campuses. Based on their MET scores, the candidates can apply for the BTech courses offered by Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Manipal University, Jaipur, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology and Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. MET is held as an online test at various centres, and the candidates will have to attempt objective questions.
MET 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct ' 25 - 15 Mar ' 26 | MET 2026 application form - Phase 1 ONGOING |
| Mar ' 26 | MET 2026 application form - Phase 2 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | MET 2026 slot booking - Phase 1 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | MET 2026 admit card - Phase 1 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1 TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | MET 2026 slot booking - Phase 2 TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | MET 2026 admit card - Phase 2 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep ' 25 | MET 2026 registration portal open |
MET 2026 Application Form
Registration: 01 Oct ' 25 - 15 Mar ' 26
MET 2026 application form has been released. Eligible candidates can now register for MET 2026 to participate in the entrance examination and admission process. During the MET 2026 application process, the candidates have to register, fill out their personal, academic and contact details, upload a photograph and signature and pay the fee. The candidates will be able to pay the MET 2026 application fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. Without the fee payment, the applications will not be submitted. No other mode of fee payment will be accepted. Since no correction facility is provided, the candidates are advised to be careful while filling out their basic information.
MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The MET eligibility criteria 2026 will be released by the authorities. Candidates will have to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria if they want to participate in the MET 2026 admission process.
BTech Courses - Candidates should have qualified 10+2, A-Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or any technical vocational subjects as optional subjects with a minimum of 50% mark taken together in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects.
Lateral BTech - 3 years Diploma in Engineering granted by the Board of Technical Examination of a State Government or passed BSc Degree from a recognized University with at least 45% marks and passed Xll standard with Mathematics as a subject.
MET 2026 Highlights
Candidates can check the detailed highlights of MET 2026 from the table given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | Manipal Entrance Test (MET) |
| Conducted By | Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Registrations | Over 1 Lakh |
| Course offered through the exam | BTech |
| Exam Fees | INR 600 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Number of Section | 4 - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for every correct answer. For MCQs, 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. For NAT questions, no negative marking will be done. |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
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| No. of Test Cities | 82 |
| Official Website | manipal.edu |
| Contact Details | MET Email ID: admissions@manipal.edu |
MET 2026 Exam Pattern
MET 2026 exam pattern can be cheked online on the official website and also below. Candidates must check the MET exam pattern 2026, to know the marking scheme of the exam and how the question paper is set on the exam day. By knowing the exam pattern candidates can have idea about the MET mode, duration, total number of questions and more. It is important pasrt of the MET 2026 preparation process. Note that, MET 2026 will have both multiple choice and numerical answer type questions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online |
| 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 2026 syllabus is available online. Candidates can check subjects and topics to be studied for exam through MET syllabus 2026. Before starting preparation, students should check MET syllabus to know which subjects and topics have to be studied for exam. According to official syllabus, students will have to prepare topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Question paper will be prepared according to syllabus. Level of MET syllabus will be similar to 12th class syllabus.
MET 2026 Preparation Tips
Students can check the important MET 2026 preparation tips given below to prepare well.
- Before starting their preparation, the students should check the official exam pattern and syllabus. Students can prepare well for the exam if they are familiar with the pattern and syllabus.
- Next, the students should prepare a study timetable for their exam. Students should make sure that all of the subjects and topics are covered and completed before the exam date.
- Students have to revise their topics daily. Revision will let the students remember better and not forget what they have studied.
- They should attempt MET mock tests so that they can know their preparation progress. Mock tests will also help them know their commonly made mistakes and fix them before the exam.
MET 2026 Mock Test
MET 2026 mock test link will be released at manipal.edu. To become familiar with exam, students should practice with MET mock test. No login credentials are needed to use mock test. However, in mock test, students can attempt only 18 questions within 60 minutes. Using mock test, students can understand important topics, questions which will help them to prepare for exam.
MET 2026 Slot Booking
MET 2026 Admit Card
Admit Card: Apr ' 26
MET 2026 Result
MET 2026 Counselling
MET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
MET cutoff will be prepared for admission. Some factors that will be used to prepare cutoff are difficulty level, previous cutoff trends, number of seats available for admission and more.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Before downloading MET result, students should check all details. If there are any mistakes in result, they should contact authorities immediately. Scores and ranks will not be accepted for corrections.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months 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.
J
Contributor-Level 7
How is the MET cutoff determined?