MET 2026 Admit Card: Link (Phase 1 April 10), Check Steps to Access Hall Ticket

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BE/ BTech; BTech(LE)BBA BPharma/PharmD BA Media & Communication MSc - Medical MSc, MPhil - Nursing ME/MTech MPT MA Media & Communication, Film ...MPharm/PharmD MSc

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 14:50 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

MET 2026 admit card will be released on April 10 for Phase 1 exam. Registered candidates will be able to download their MET hall ticket 2026 at official website using their application number and OTBS password. MAHE are also expected to send MET 2026 admit card download link to candidates' registered email address. MET OTBS password will be their date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. Candidates will be able to check important details such as allotted exam centre, date, timings and more through Manipal MET 2026 admit card. Before hall ticket is released, MET slot booking 2026 has to be completed.

At allotted exam centre, candidates will have to bring their MET 2026 hall ticket along with one valid ID proof. Without these documents, they will not be allowed to enter exam centre to attempt MET 2026 exam. For Phase 2 exam, MET 2026 admit card will be released on May 20. Read to know more about MET Admit Card 2026.

Table of contents

How to download MET 2026 hall ticket?
MET 2026 Dates & Schedule
What are the details are available on Manipal MET Admit Card 2026?
List of Documents to Carry with MET Admit Card 2026
MET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
MET 2026 Hall Ticket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to download MET 2026 hall ticket?

MAHE will release MET 2026 admit card online. Candidates will have to download their hall ticket and bring it to allotted MET exam centres 2026 for identification verification. Separate hall tickets will be released for different phases of MET exam 2026. Candidates can follow steps given below to download their admit card.

Go to manipal.edu
Click on OTBS link.
Candidates will have to login using their MAHE application number and OTBS password.
Once hall ticket is made available, it has to be downloaded and printed out.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will MET admit card be released?

MET 2026 admit card will be released on April 10 (Session 1) and May 20 (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.

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.

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.

MET 2026 Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
24 Mar ' 26 - 26 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 application form - Phase 2 ONGOING
10 Apr ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 admit card - Phase 1
13 Apr ' 26 - 14 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1
09 May ' 26 - 11 May ' 26	MET 2026 slot booking - Phase 2
20 May ' 26 - 22 May ' 26	MET 2026 admit card - Phase 2
23 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	MET 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2

Dates	Past Exam Dates
31 Mar ' 26 - 02 Apr ' 26	MET 2026 Slot Booking Phase 1
01 Oct ' 25 - 23 Mar ' 26	MET 2026 application form - Phase 1
30 Sep ' 25	MET 2026 registration portal open

What are the details are available on Manipal MET Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can check following information through MET 2026 hall ticket. Before downloading admit card, all details should be checked for mistakes. If any found, they should contact authorities immediately. Requests to change allotted exam centres or slots will not be accepted.

Candidate's name
MET 2026 application form number
Group
Course applied for admission
Category
MET 2026 admit card number
Exam date
Examination timings
Allotted centre address

MET 2026 Exam Shift Timings

Candidates can check official MET exam shift timings from table given below.

Particulars	Slot 1	Slot 2
Reporting Time	8 AM	1 PM
Exam Start Time	9 AM	2 PM
Exam End Time	11 AM	4 PM

Commonly asked questions

Q: There is a mistake in my MET admit card. How can I correct it?

MET admit card will be released online. If students find any mistakes in their admit card, they should contact authorities. Students cannot request to change their allotted exam centre or slot.

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: Will I receive the MET admit card through mail or post?

MET admit card will be released online. Students will not receive admit card through mail or post. To download hall ticket, students will have to log in with required details. No other mode will be used to release admit card.

List of Documents to Carry with MET Admit Card 2026

While reporting to allotted MET exam centre, candidates will have to carry some important documents. If these documents are now shown for verification, they will not be considered eligible for the exam. No soft copies will be accepted.

Photocopy of MET 2026 admit card
Original ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport/Ration Card/PAN Card/School ID/Any Govt. approved ID)

Commonly asked questions

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: Will the authorities accept digital copies of MET admit card at the centre?

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.

Q: Which identity proofs will be accepted at the exam centre for MET?

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.

MET 2026 Exam Day Instructions

MET 2026 exam day guidelines will be available in admit card. Candidates can check some important MET 2026 exam day instructions given below to complete examination without any issues.

Candidates should arrive atleast an hour before exam starts to complete their security and frisking process.
Hall ticket and one valid photo ID proof are required for verification.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches are not allowed.
Textual or printed materials will also be allowed.
Candidates will not be able to enter the exam center after the exam starts. Similarly, they cannot leave the venue before examination ends.
Usage of unfair means will not be tolerated.

MET 2026 Dress Code

While there is no official MET dress code announced by MAHE, candidates are advised to follow instructions given below to ensure they complete frisking quickly.

What to Wear	What to Avoid
Should wear light and comfortable clothes such as T-shirts, cotton shirts and pants. Basic sandals or slippers All clothes should be plain and simply layered so that frisking can be completed easily. Women can opt to wear simple kurtis or salwar suits with dupattas.	Should avoid wearing heavily layered clothes, jackets, hoodies, etc. No caps should be worn. Clothes with large pockets should be avoided. Hair accessories such as clips are not allowed. Don’t wear boots, heavy shoes or high heels Scarves or shrugs should be avoided.

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

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: 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 Hall Ticket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for MET 2026 Hall Ticket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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?

Q: What is the MET exam date?

MET 2026 exam date has been released. Phase 1 will be held on April 13 and 14, while Phase 2 will be conducted on May 23 and 24.

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.

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 are the last minute MET preparation tips?

Students should not study new chapters or concepts before exam. They should focus on previously studied chapters and work on them.

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.

Q: In how many cities is MET exam held?

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

Q: How is MET centre allocated?

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: Should I attempt the MET mock test for preparation?

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.