MET 2026 offers approximately 5,020 B.Tech seats across four campuses — MIT Manipal leads with a confirmed 2,530 seats, followed by MUJ Jaipur with approximately 1,470 seats, MIT Bengaluru with approximately 540 seats and SMIT Sikkim with approximately 480 seats.
The Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026 is conducted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for B.Tech admissions at MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT). The seat matrix is the single most important reference for building your MET 2026 counselling preference list. Online counselling for MET 2026 opened on June 26, 2026 at the official portal counseling.manipal.edu.
- MIT Manipal 2026 confirmed total: 2,530 B.Tech seats across 17 branches — CSE alone accounts for 1,020 seats, nearly 40 per cent of the campus intake.
- MUJ Jaipur offers approximately 1,470 seats across 11 core branches with additional newer specialisations in AI, ML and IoT carrying separate intakes.
- MIT Bengaluru has approximately 540 seats across 7 technology-focused specialisations, with CSE and its variants making up 360 seats.
- SMIT Sikkim offers approximately 480 seats across 9 branches, including NBA-accredited programmes in CSE and Civil Engineering.
- No category-based reservation applies at MIT Manipal and MIT Bengaluru — allotment is purely merit-based on MET 2026 score; MUJ Jaipur follows Rajasthan state norms and SMIT follows Sikkim government reservation rules.
| Direct Link — MET 2026 Online Counselling and Seat Matrix (OPEN) |
MET 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The MET 2026 seat matrix covers B.Tech programmes at four MAHE-group campuses. MIT Manipal and MIT Bengaluru fall under MAHE’s deemed university status with no category reservations. MUJ Jaipur operates as a private university under Rajasthan state rules and SMIT Sikkim follows Sikkim government reservation norms. The campus-wise summary is given below.
| Campus | Location | Total B.Tech Seats (2026) | No. of Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT Manipal | Manipal, Karnataka | 2,530 | 17 |
| MUJ Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | ~1,470 | 11+ |
| MIT Bengaluru | Bengaluru, Karnataka | ~540 | 7 |
| SMIT Sikkim | Majitar, Sikkim | ~480 | 9+ |
| Grand Total | — | ~5,020 | — |
MIT Manipal 2026 B.Tech Seat Matrix
MIT Manipal has 2,530 B.Tech seats in 2026 across 17 branches, the largest intake among all MET-participating campuses. Computer Science and Engineering is the single largest branch with 1,020 seats. The complete branch-wise seat matrix for MIT Manipal 2026 is given below.
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 1,020 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 200 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 200 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 180 |
| Cyber Physical Systems | 120 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | 120 |
| Mechatronics | 120 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 60 |
| Automobile Engineering | 60 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 60 |
| Biotechnology | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 60 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Computer Science and Financial Technology | 60 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 60 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 60 |
| Industrial Engineering | 30 |
| Total | 2,530 |
MIT Bengaluru 2026 B.Tech Seat Matrix
MIT Bengaluru is a newer MAHE campus focused on computing and electronics. Total B.Tech intake at MIT Bengaluru is approximately 540 seats across 7 specialisations, with CSE and its variants accounting for 360 of those seats. Seat figures below are based on the most recent available intake for 2025–26 and are expected to remain similar for the 2026 cycle.
| Branch | Total Seats (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 180 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence) | 60 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 60 |
| CSE (Cyber Security) | 60 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 60 |
| Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | 60 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | 60 |
| Total | ~540 |
MUJ Jaipur 2026 B.Tech Seat Matrix
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) offers the widest programme portfolio among all four MET campuses. Total B.Tech intake at MUJ Jaipur is approximately 1,470 seats across 11 core branches, with additional seats in newer specialisations such as AI, ML, IoT and Cybersecurity. Data below is based on the most recent available intake; the official 2026 seat matrix will be published at counseling.manipal.edu during the counselling period.
| Branch | Total Seats (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 300 |
| Computer and Communication Engineering | 180 |
| Information Technology | 180 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 180 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
| Civil Engineering | 90 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 90 |
| Mechatronics | 90 |
| Data Science and Engineering | 60 |
| Automobile Engineering | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 60 |
| Total (core branches) | ~1,470 |
SMIT Sikkim 2026 B.Tech Seat Matrix
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is the smallest MET-participating campus. Total B.Tech intake at SMIT is approximately 480 seats across 9 branches, including NBA-accredited programmes in Computer Science and Engineering and Civil Engineering. Newer specialisations in AI and Machine Learning, Data Science and IoT and Cyber Security have been added in recent admission cycles. Seat figures below are based on the most recent available intake data.
| Branch | Total Seats (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 120 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 90 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 60 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | 60 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 60 |
| CSE (IoT and Cyber Security) | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 30 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 30 |
| Total | ~480 |
MET 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment
MET 2026 online counselling opened on June 26, 2026 and is conducted entirely through counseling.manipal.edu. Seat allotment at MIT Manipal and MIT Bengaluru is based purely on MET 2026 rank with no category-based reservation. MUJ Jaipur and SMIT Sikkim follow state government reservation norms for eligible students. The steps for the MET 2026 counselling process are listed below.
- Register and log in at counseling.manipal.edu using your MET 2026 credentials.
- Pay the counselling registration fee online through the portal.
- Enter campus and branch preferences in your desired order of priority.
- Seat allotment is published based on your MET 2026 rank and the preference order you submitted.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee within the stipulated window to secure your admission.
- Download your allotment letter and report to the allotted campus for document verification and fee payment.
NRI and PIO students compete in a separate NRI quota for a designated share of seats at MIT Manipal and MIT Bengaluru. These NRI-quota seats are not available to students appearing in the general MET merit list.
MET 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What is the total number of B.Tech seats available through MET 2026?
Ans. MET 2026 offers approximately 5,020 B.Tech seats across four campuses — MIT Manipal has 2,530 confirmed seats, MUJ Jaipur has approximately 1,470 seats, MIT Bengaluru has approximately 540 seats and SMIT Sikkim has approximately 480 seats.
Ques. Which campus has the most B.Tech seats in MET 2026?
Ans. MIT Manipal has the highest intake with 2,530 confirmed B.Tech seats across 17 branches. It is the flagship MAHE campus and offers the widest choice of B.Tech specialisations under MET 2026.
Ques. Which branch has the highest seat intake at MIT Manipal in 2026?
Ans. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at MIT Manipal has the highest seat intake with 1,020 seats — approximately 40 per cent of the total MIT Manipal B.Tech intake. Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering follow with 200 seats each.
Ques. Is there any category-based reservation for MET 2026 seats?
Ans. No category-based reservation applies at MIT Manipal and MIT Bengaluru — allotment is based solely on MET 2026 rank. MUJ Jaipur follows Rajasthan state reservation norms and SMIT Sikkim follows Sikkim government reservation rules for eligible students applying to those campuses.
Ques. Where can I find the official MET 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. The official MET 2026 seat matrix is available on the MAHE online counselling portal at counseling.manipal.edu. Log in with your MET 2026 credentials to access the campus-wise and branch-wise seat details during the counselling period.
Ques. Does MIT Bengaluru participate in MET 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes. MIT Bengaluru participates in MET 2026 counselling and offers approximately 540 B.Tech seats across 7 specialisations. Allotment to MIT Bengaluru follows the same merit-based process as MIT Manipal, with no category reservation, through the common counselling portal.
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