MET 2026 Rank Card Out; Counselling Registration Ends June 06

MET 2026 Rank Card Released; Round 1 Counselling Registration Begins as the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has activated the rank card download facility for candidates who appeared in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026. Along with the rank announcement, the university has also started the Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling process for eligible candidates. Candidates can now check their ranks through the admission portal and participate in the counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes offered by MAHE campuses. The university has advised candidates to complete all counselling formalities within the prescribed deadline.

MET 2026 Counselling Schedule and Important Dates

The counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds. Candidates must complete registration, upload required documents, and submit course preferences before the deadline. The important dates are provided below.

How Were MET 2026 Ranks Prepared?

MAHE has prepared the final rank list using both entrance examination performance and qualifying examination marks. This methodology is intended to provide balanced weightage to academic and entrance test achievements. The rank preparation formula is given below.

How to Download the MET 2026 Rank Card?

Candidates should download and save the rank card as it will be required throughout the counselling and admission process. Follow these steps to access the rank card:

1. Visit the MAHE admission portal.
2. Open the candidate login section.
3. Enter the registered email ID and password.
4. Access the candidate dashboard.
5. Click on MET 2026 Rank Card.
6. Verify the details displayed.
7. Download and save the rank card PDF.

MET 2026 Counselling Registration Process

Candidates securing a valid rank can participate in counselling by completing the registration process within the prescribed timeline. Registration is mandatory for seat allotment consideration. The counselling process includes:

1. Login to the counselling portal.
2. Verify personal and academic details.
3. Upload Class 12 mark sheet.
4. Pay the counselling deposit of INR 10,000.
5. Select preferred courses and campuses.
6. Arrange choices in order of preference.
7. Lock and submit the choices.
8. Download the confirmation receipt.

Documents Required for MET 2026 Counselling

Before beginning the counselling process, candidates should keep all required documents ready for verification and admission purposes. The commonly required documents include:

• Class 10 Mark Sheet
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• MET 2026 Rank Card
• Transfer Certificate
• School Leaving Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photographs
• Parent PAN Card
• Other documents as required during admission

MET 2026 Seat Allotment Process

After the completion of choice filling, MAHE will conduct seat allotment based on candidate rank, preferences submitted, and seat availability across campuses and programmes. Candidates allotted seats must complete the prescribed fee payment process within the stipulated timeline to confirm admission. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

What after the MET 2026 Rank Card Release?

Candidates should first download their rank cards and participate in counselling registration before the deadline. They should also research programme options, review previous admission trends, and prepare documents required for admission. With seat allotment scheduled for June 08, 2026, candidates are advised to complete choice filling carefully, as admissions will be granted according to rank and preference order.

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