The Manipal Entrance Test is a university-level admission test conducted once a year in two sessions by the MAHE to provide admission to various UG engineering courses at the Manipal campus and its affiliated institutions.
The registration process for the Session 1 of this entrance examination for the academic year 2026-27 is currently underway. The same for Session 2 will be available after the registration for the first session concludes.
If you are interested in getting admission for any undergraduate engineering programme, you may apply for this admission test. Here, we have shared the important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee and other details.
MET 2026 Overview
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education will conduct the first session of MET 2026 in April, and the second session will take place in May. Refer to the table below for an overview of this entrance exam.
| Exam Name | MET 2026 |
| Conducting Body | MAHE |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Courses Offered | BTech |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (Two Sessions) |
| Exam Mode | CBT |
| Exam Language | English |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 60 |
| Total Marks | 240 |
| Question Types | MCQs & Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Negative Marking | Yes (Only for MCQs) |
| Sessions | Session 1 & Session 2 |
| Official Website | manipal.edu |
Important Dates
The MAHE has announced the important dates for the Manipal Entrance Test 2026 for the Session 1; for Session 2, it will be made public soon. The table below carries the complete schedule.
| Event | Date | |
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| Application Start | 30 September 2025 | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 March 2026 | April 2026 |
| Slot Booking | April 2026 (1st Week) | May 2026 (1st Week) |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 (3rd Week) | May 2026 (2nd Week) |
| Exam Date | April 2026 | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May–June 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| Counselling Begins | June 2026 | June 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the MET 2026 for the offered engineering undergraduate courses are available below. Refer to listed points to check if you apply for any.
- You have pass the Intermediate exam with Physics, Chemistry and Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or Technical Vocational Subject from a school recognised by the CBSE, CISCE or State Board.
- The aggregate of three subjects shouldn’t be below 50%; there is no age limit to apply for it.
- Students who are going to participate in the Class 12 Exam with required subjects from a government recognized school also eligible to apply.
Application & Entrance Test Fee
In order to apply for the Manipal Entrance Test 2026, it is mandatory depositing the application and entrance test fee. Whether you are a male or female and belong to any category, you need to deposit ₹800 and ₹1,400, respectively.
The application and entrance test fee are non-refundable. You can deposit it using the debit card, credit card, or NET banking; ensure that you pay it on time, because without it the application form won’t be processed.
Exam Pattern
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education will conduct the Manipal Entrance Test 2026 in online mode using the computer-based test, whose medium will be English obly. There will be a total number of 60 questions from different sections, whose details are:
| Section | MCQs (Multiple-choice Questions) | NAT (numerical answer-type) Questions | Total Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 10 | 5 | 15 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 5 | 15 | 60 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 20 | 80 |
| English | 10 | — | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 45 | 15 | 60 | 240 |
This entrance examination will be administered with the exam time duration of 2 hours, PwBD candidates may get extra timing of 40 minutes. Each question carries a weightage of 4 marks. Negative marking of 1 mark is applicable only for MCQs, not for NAT questions.
How to Apply?
It is quite easy to apply for the Manipal Entrance Test 2026. Refer to listed points to submit an application form.
- Go to the official website of Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
- In the menu bar, click on the “Apply” button.
- Fill in all the details in the registration form and click on the “Register” button.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and email address on the website and verify it.
- Log in using your email address and password to access the application dashboard.
- Fill in all the required details in the application form.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the required size and format along with all the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee and entrance test fees, and then click on the “Submit” button.
By following the step-by-step guide mentioned above, your application form will be submitted successfully.
