MAHE MET 2026: Application, Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility

MAHE MET 2026 Application Form will be available in September/ October 2025. Exam for Phase 1 will be conducted in April 2026 through online CBT mode. Candidates can register/ fill application via online mode.

MET is a gateway into top ranked courses in MAHE after booking flexible test slots remotely >>

Established in 1953, MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) is a self financing higher educational institution currently offering 370+ programmes. Admission is offered in various UG/ PG disciplines (Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Arts, Design). MAHE campuses are located India and overseas as well.

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 is a university level entrance test which is fully online remote proctored and one can take it from their home. Students can participate in various phases (1, 2, 3) after booking online exam slots. In this article, we have described complete information about MAHE MET 2026 with regard to its offered courses, admission dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, etc.

MAHE MET 2026 Important Dates

Students can know MAHE MET 2026 Important dates and events via schedule table provided below:

MET 2026 Application Form

Check details about MET 2026 registration in addition to its releasing mode, last date, correction, fee, etc.

• MET 2026 Application form for phase 1 can be filled by applicants in the month of September/ October 2025.
• The last date to apply and register online will be last week of March 2026 for Phase 1 applicants.
• Complete details in application form are to be submitted as it appears in qualifying exam marks card.
• Test centre selection (3 preferences) has to be done during application form filling.
• The university will make all efforts to allot Preference 1 as test centre, however in certain conditions candidates can be allotted preference 2 or 3.

Application Fee:

• For General candidates (all courses), application fee is Rs. 600/-
• Entrance exam fee for General category (selected courses only) is Rs. 1400/-
• For NRI Sponsored Category/ Foreign NRI, fee is USD 50.
• Mode of Payment: Candidates can pay application fee via online mode.

MET 2026 Application Process

Those interested to take admission in various programme of Manipal University, can check below step by step procedure to fill MET application form 2026:

How to Apply for Manipal MET 2026:

• Visit the online website (Link will be given above).
• Register by filling basic details, enter valid mobile number and email id for communication in future.
• Enter course, stream of your choice.
• Now login with generated details and enter personal and qualification details.
• Pay application fee with available payment modes before the last date.
• Upload required documents as per the size and format.
• Submit your form after reviewing it carefully.
• Check status of your application form

Documents Required:

While registering and filling application form of MET 2026, students should have these essential documents:

• Valid email id and mobile number
• 10th/ 12th level Mark sheet
• 10th/ 12th level Pass certificate
• Domicile (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate/ migration certificate
• Govt id proof (Aadhar card, PAN, any), etc.

MAHE MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Know about MET Eligibility criteria in order to apply for admissions in MAHE:

For B.Tech. Course:

• Students should have passed 10th/ 12th level or its equivalent from a recognised board/ university. Appearing candidates can also apply.
• Students in 10+2 level must have passed with Physics, Mathematics, and English as a mandatory subjects.
• In 12th level students should have qualified with minimum of 50% marks.

For B.Pharm:

• Students should have passed 10th/ 12th level or its equivalent from a recognised board/ university. Appearing candidates can also apply.
• Students in 10+2 level must have passed with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology/ Mathematics subjects.
• In 12th level students should have qualified with minimum of 50% marks.

For MBA Course:

• Students should have Graduation degree from any recognised University to apply.
• Qualified 50% aggregate marks in qualifying level.
• Aspirants with a valid score card of CAT / XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC will be eligible to apply.

MET 2026 Exam Pattern

To know complete exam pattern of MAHE MET 2026, go through the section below: 

• Mode of Exam: MAHE MET 2026 exam will be conducted via online mode. 
• Duration: Total 2 hours will be given to solve the exam. 
• Medium: there will be only English medium available in the exam. 
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in MET exam. 
• Number of Questions: As per the various courses, number of questions varies. In MET B.Tech exam total 60 questions will be asked. 

Subject Wise Distribution of MET Questions:

We have mentioned the subject wise questions below in tabular format: 

MET 2026 Syllabus

Syllabus of MAHE MET 2026 is provided via online mode on the website. MET syllabus consist of various subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, etc.  

Subject Wise syllabus:

Below we have provided subject wise syllabus for preparation of MAHE MET 2026:

• Physics: From the topics such as Physical optics, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Heat, Atomic physics, Dynamics, Geometrical optics, etc questions will be asked. 
• Mathematics: It will include topics like element of number theory, Circles, Vectors, Conic sections, Trigonometry, Group theory, Vectors, Conic sections, Matrices & determinants, etc.
• General English: Comprehension passage, Spotting of errors, Vocabulary, Sentence improvement, Grammar, etc. are the topics asked in English section. 
• Chemistry: This section will have questions from Gaseous state, Periodic properties, Atomic structure, Oxidation number, Chemical kinetics, Chemical bonding 2, Hydrocarbons 2, Solid-state, Coordination compounds, Stoichiometry, Organic compounds with oxygen 2, Amines, Haloalkanes, etc 

MAHE MET 2026 Preparation Tips

Here we have mentioned the best tips & tricks to crack MAHE MET exam: 

• Initially, understand the exam pattern and syllabus of MET well to get an idea to prepare. 
• Make a proper timetable to cover every topic efficiently. 
• Start your preparation with NCERT Books. After NCERT, candidates can take up important books mentioned below in the article. 
• One must spend extra time for revising everything they have studied as it is said revision is the key. 
• Take help from mock test and sample questions paper available on the internet. 
• Stay calm during preparation days & stay hydrated. 

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 Preparation Books

To prepare well for MET 2026 exam, candidates can take a help from the books below: 

• Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon
• Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee
• Numerical Chemistry by P Bahadur
• Trigonometry, Geometry Books by IA Maron
• Class XII Mathematics by RD Sharma
• Truman’s Elemental Biology by KN Bhatia
• Problems in Calculus by SL Loney
• Concepts of Physics by HC Verma
• Handbook of Physics by Arihant Experts
• Understanding Physics by DC Pandy

MAHE MET Exam Centres

Here we have mentioned the exam centres where the exam will be held: 

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi, Dubai, etc.

FAQs On MAHE MET 2026:

MAHE MET OTBS / Hall Ticket 2026

Candidates will be able to download the MAHE MET 2026 admit card from April 2026 for Phase I. Online facility will be available to download the hall ticket from the website. To access the admit card, candidates will have to book their slots first. Slot booking is starting from April 2026. 

One will have to select the exam date, time, exam centre, etc during slot booking procedure. To appear in the exam, it will be mandatory to keep the hardcopy of admit card safe.

MET Answer Key 2026

MAHE MET 2026 answer key may not be release by MAHE on the website. However, unofficial answer key will be released by several coaching institute on their respective website. It will be released through online mode, no offline mode will be available. 

After releasing the institutional answer key on the website, we will also update the direct link above in the article. With the help of answer key, candidates will be able to predict their estimated scores in entrance exam.

MET Result/ Merit List 2026

The result is announced within a week after the examination. Candidates can check MAHE MET Result via online mode. The results will be available through the candidate’s login. Candidates have to enter their registered Email ID and password to check the result.

The result can be accessed through online mode only, no offline mode will be available. MAHE merit list will be prepared as per the candidate’s performance in the entrance test or qualifying exam. Candidates will be able to participate in the counselling as per their rank.

MET Cut Off 2026

MAHE releases the cut-off through the website for various courses. MET cutoff is released separately after each round of counselling. Candidates can appear in the counselling process as per the released cut-off.

Various factors will be considered while preparing the cut-off like marks, availability of seats, difficulty level of exam etc. Check previous year cutoff from below.

MET Counselling 2026

MAHE Counselling is organised through online mode. After the release of merit list, candidates can participate in counselling process. It is organised in different dates as per the courses. MAHE organize the counselling in various rounds, depending on the vacant seats.

MAHE Admissions are provided through both merit list and entrance test based gateways. The process will have various steps like registration, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, document verification etc.

Seats will be allotted according to merit, filled choices & availability of vacancy. Provisionally admitted candidates can book their hostels once the first fee instalment is paid by the candidate.

MAHE MET Participating Institutions

Following are some campuses of MAHE, where candidates can apply for
admissions:

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
• Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore
• Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore
• Manipal Law School
• TA Pai Management Institute
• Manipal Institute of Technology
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology (SMI)
• Manipal Centre for Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILES)
• Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine
• Manipal College of Health Professions
• Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC) Jamshedpur
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim
• Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), Jaipur

Students have been kept up to date about the MAHE MET 2026 with this article, this remotely proctored exam is usually conducted in 2-3 phases once a year. Students can participate in various phases and grab their seats timely. However, the university will consider best score of all phases attempted.