The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will close the MET 2026 Phase 1 registration window today, 15 March 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026 must complete the online application process through the official website manipal.edu before the deadline. MET is conducted for admission to BTech and several other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by MAHE campuses, including Manipal Institute of Technology. The entrance exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode at designated centres.
MET 2026 Important Dates and Exam Schedule
Candidates planning to apply for the exam should review the important dates related to registration and the examination schedule. The university has already announced the tentative timeline for Phase 1 of the entrance test.
Candidates who miss the Phase 1 deadline may get another opportunity to apply in Phase 2, which will be conducted later in May 2026.
How to Fill the MET 2026 Application Form?
Applicants must complete the application process through the official portal before the deadline. The registration involves account creation, filling in details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The steps to apply are given below:
- Visit the official website – manipal.edu
- Click on the MET 2026 application form link
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload required documents such as a photograph and a signature
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form
Candidates should download the confirmation page after submitting the application form for future reference.
MET 2026 Exam and Admission Process
The Manipal Entrance Test (MET) is a university-level entrance examination conducted for admission to engineering and other programmes offered by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The exam will be held in multiple phases, allowing candidates to appear for more than one attempt if they register accordingly. Based on the performance in the entrance test, candidates will be shortlisted for counselling and seat allotment in participating campuses. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before 15 March 2026, as applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the MET 2026 Phase 1 examination.