MET 2026

Manipal Entrance Test

MET is a national-level university entrance exam conducted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). It is the mandatory path for admission to undergraduate programs like B.Tech and B.Pharm at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) campuses in Manipal, Bengaluru, Sikkim, and Jaipur.

📅 2026 Important Timeline

  • Phase 1 Registration Deadline: 15 March 2026 (Closing Soon)

  • Phase 1 Slot Booking (OTBS): 31 March – 02 April 2026

  • Phase 1 Admit Card Release: 10 April 2026

  • Phase 1 Examination Dates: 13 April & 14 April 2026

  • Phase 2 Registration window: 21 April – 25 April 2026

  • Phase 2 Examination Dates: 23 May & 24 May 2026

  • Counseling Commencement: 2nd Week of June 2026

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Academic: Passed or appearing in 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects.

  • Optional Subjects: Must have one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or any technical vocational subject.

  • Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics, and the chosen optional subject.

  • Age Limit: There is no specific upper or lower age limit for appearing in MET 2026.

📝 Exam Pattern (CBT Mode)

The exam is a 120-minute (2-hour) computer-based test consisting of 60 questions for a total of 240 marks.

  • Mathematics: 15 MCQs and 5 Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

  • Physics: 10 MCQs and 5 NAT questions.

  • Chemistry: 10 MCQs and 5 NAT questions.

  • English: 10 MCQs.

  • Marking Scheme: +4 for every correct answer.

  • Negative Marking: -1 for incorrect MCQs; Zero negative marking for NAT questions.

💰 Application & Exam Fees

  • General Category: ₹600 for the application form + ₹1,400 for the entrance test fee (Total ₹2,000).

  • Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored: ₹2,500 for the application.

  • Additional Attempt (Phase 2): Candidates can attempt Phase 2 by paying an additional test fee of ₹1,400. The best of the two scores will be considered for ranking.

🏛️ Participating Campuses

  • Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal

  • Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru

  • Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim

  • Manipal University (MU), Jaipur

📂 Slot Booking (OTBS) System

Manipal uses the Online Test Booking System (OTBS), which allows you to choose your own exam date, time slot, and center.

  • Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • If you do not book a slot manually, the system will automatically assign one based on availability.

  • Once a slot is booked, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.

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