MET 2027: Phase 1 Registration Expected, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus and Cutoff

MET 2027 (Manipal Entrance Test) is a university-level computer-based entrance exam conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) for admission to B.Tech programmes at its four engineering campuses across India — MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), and SMIT Sikkim. The exam is held in two phases every year, giving you two chances to appear and take your better score for merit ranking. As of October 2026, MAHE has not released the official MET 2027 notification, with Phase 1 registration expected to open shortly based on last year’s schedule.

• Registration (Phase 1): MET 2027 Phase 1 registration is expected to open in October 2026 on manipal.edu. In 2026, Phase 1 registration opened on September 30, 2025, and closed on March 23, 2026.
• Phase 1 Exam Date: The MET 2027 Phase 1 exam is expected in the second week of April 2027. Last year, Phase 1 was held on April 13–14, 2026.
• Phase 2 Exam Date: Phase 2 is expected in the fourth week of May 2027. In 2026, it was held on May 23–24, 2026.
• Counselling: MET 2027 counselling is expected to begin in June 2027 at counseling.manipal.edu. In 2026, Round 1 seat allotment was released on June 8, 2026, for more than 5,000 B.Tech seats across four MAHE campuses.

What is MET 2027?

MET stands for Manipal Entrance Test. It is conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a deemed-to-be university headquartered in Manipal, Karnataka. MET is a university-level engineering entrance exam held every year for admission to B.Tech programmes at four MAHE engineering campuses. It is one of the most popular university-level engineering entrance exams in India, with more than 2 lakh candidates appearing every year for around 5,000 seats.

The exam is held in two phases — Phase 1 in April and Phase 2 in May. You can choose to appear in one or both phases. MAHE counts your better score for ranking. This two-phase format gives you a second opportunity if your Phase 1 performance does not go as planned, making MET one of the more candidate-friendly entrance exams in the country.

One important thing to know about MET: your final merit rank is not based on your MET score alone. MAHE uses a composite formula that gives 50% weightage to your MET score and 50% to your Class 12 board marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. This means strong board marks can significantly improve your rank, even if your MET test score is moderate.

Which Campuses Accept MET 2027 Score?

MET 2027 score is accepted by four MAHE-affiliated engineering institutes for B.Tech admissions. All four are part of the same common MET counselling process at counseling.manipal.edu:

• MIT Manipal — Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal (Karnataka) — the flagship campus with around 2,530 B.Tech seats across 17 branches including CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Chemical, and Aerospace Engineering
• MIT Bengaluru — Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (Karnataka) — around 540 B.Tech seats across 7 specialisations, ideal for candidates who want a Manipal-brand degree in an IT-hub city
• MUJ Jaipur — Manipal University Jaipur (Rajasthan) — around 1,470 B.Tech seats across 11+ branches, with newer programmes in AI, ML, IoT, and Data Science
• SMIT Sikkim — Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Majitar (Sikkim) — around 480 B.Tech seats across 9 branches, with the most accessible cutoffs of all four MAHE campuses

How Many Candidates Appear for MET?

MET 2026 saw more than 2.1 lakh candidates register, with around 1.9 lakh appearing for the test. Of these, roughly 60–70% qualify (around 1.2 to 1.5 lakh candidates). The total B.Tech intake across all four MAHE campuses is around 5,020 seats. This makes competition tight, especially for popular branches like CSE at MIT Manipal, where even a rank in the 5,000 range may not guarantee a seat in early counselling rounds.

MET 2027 Key Highlights

Here is a quick snapshot of MET 2027 at a glance. All details are expected to remain the same as MET 2026 unless MAHE announces changes in the official 2027 notification:

Source: manipal.edu — MAHE Official Website

MET 2027 Important Dates

MAHE has not released the official MET 2027 schedule yet. The dates below are expected based on the MET 2026 timeline. Once MAHE releases the official notification on manipal.edu, these dates will be updated.

All MET 2027 dates are tentative. Verify the official schedule on manipal.edu once MAHE releases the notification.

Source: manipal.edu — Official MET Information

MET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all MET 2027 eligibility requirements before applying. MAHE verifies eligibility during document verification at the time of counselling. If you do not meet the requirements, your admission can be cancelled even after seat allotment, so check the criteria carefully before you apply.

Academic Eligibility for MET 2027

• You must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board, or you should be appearing in the 2026–27 academic year
• Compulsory subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and English are mandatory
• Third science subject (any one): Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology
• You need at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics, and the third science subject (Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology) combined
• Students from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) may get a relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per MAHE norms — check the official MET 2027 brochure for category-wise details once released

Age Eligibility for MET 2027

• You should be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2027
• There is no upper age limit for MET 2027 B.Tech admissions

Nationality

• Indian nationals can apply through the standard MET process
• NRI (Non-Resident Indian) candidates and international candidates can also apply — the application fee and tuition fee structure differs for NRI/international candidates
• NRI candidates must meet the same academic eligibility requirements as Indian nationals

Students appearing in their Class 12 exams in 2027 can also apply for MET 2027. However, they must submit their final Class 12 marksheet at the time of counselling to confirm admission.

MET 2027 Syllabus

The MET 2027 syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English based on the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum. MAHE releases the official syllabus PDF along with the MET 2027 notification on manipal.edu. Below is the subject-wise overview based on the MET 2026 syllabus, which is expected to remain the same for 2027.

Physics Syllabus for MET 2027

• Class 11 Topics: Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, System of Particles and Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations and Waves
• Class 12 Topics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics and Wave Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices (Semiconductors)

Optics, Electrostatics, and Modern Physics are among the high-weightage topics in MET Physics. Practise numerical problems from these chapters regularly, since MET includes NAT questions that require exact numerical answers.

Chemistry Syllabus for MET 2027

• Physical Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, Ionic Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of Elements, s-block Elements, p-block Elements, d-block and f-block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Polymers, Biomolecules, Chemistry in Everyday Life

Organic Chemistry reactions and Electrochemistry tend to carry more questions in MET Chemistry. Practice named reactions and mechanisms thoroughly alongside physical chemistry numericals.

Mathematics Syllabus for MET 2027

• Algebra: Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Matrices and Determinants
• Trigonometry: Trigonometric Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions
• Coordinate Geometry: Straight Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola, Three Dimensional Geometry
• Calculus: Limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Integration, Definite Integrals, Area Under Curves, Differential Equations
• Others: Vectors, Probability, Statistics, Mathematical Reasoning

Calculus carries the highest weightage in MET Mathematics, followed by Coordinate Geometry and Algebra. These three together make up most of the Mathematics section. Since Mathematics has 20 questions (the most in any section), mastering it is the single biggest lever for improving your MET score.

English and General Aptitude Syllabus for MET 2027

• Reading Comprehension (short passages)
• Grammar and Sentence Correction
• Vocabulary and Word Usage
• Sentence Completion and Fill in the Blanks
• Verbal Ability and Analogies

The English and General Aptitude section has 10 questions worth 40 marks. These questions are generally easier than the science sections and can be solved in 15–20 minutes with regular practice. Spending a short time daily on this section can help you pick up straightforward marks on exam day.

MET 2027 Admit Card

The MET 2027 admit card will be available for download on manipal.edu a few days before the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams. In MET 2026, the Phase 1 result came on April 16, 2026 — just two days after the exam ended — which indicates that admit cards were released in the first week of April 2026. MAHE does not send physical copies; you need to download and print your admit card yourself. Without the admit card, you will not be allowed into the exam centre.

Expected Admit Card Dates for MET 2027

• Phase 1 Admit Card: Expected in early April 2027, a few days before the Phase 1 exam (expected second week of April 2027)
• Phase 2 Admit Card: Expected in May 2027, a few days before the Phase 2 exam (expected fourth week of May 2027)

How to Download MET 2027 Admit Card

1. Visit manipal.edu and go to the MET 2027 section
2. Click on the "Download Admit Card" link for Phase 1 or Phase 2
3. Enter your MET 2027 application number and password
4. Your admit card will appear on the screen — download and print at least two copies

Details Mentioned on MET 2027 Admit Card

• Candidate name and application number
• Exam centre name and complete address
• Date, time slot, and reporting time
• Candidate photograph and signature
• Important instructions for the exam day

You must carry the MET 2027 admit card along with a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar card, passport, PAN card, driving licence, or school/college photo ID) to the exam centre. Both documents are compulsory — the admit card alone without photo ID will not be accepted at the gate.

Top Colleges Accepting MET 2027 Score

MET 2027 score is the gateway to four engineering campuses under MAHE. All admissions go through the common MET counselling portal at counseling.manipal.edu. Here is an overview of each campus:

MIT Manipal is consistently ranked among the top private engineering institutions in India. Its flagship campus in Manipal, Karnataka, offers the widest range of B.Tech specialisations. CSE at MIT Manipal has around 1,020 seats — the highest for any single branch across all four campuses — but it also has the tightest cutoff. MIT Manipal follows a pure merit-based admission process with no category-based reservations.

MUJ Jaipur is MAHE’s largest campus by seat count. It offers newer B.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and IoT alongside traditional engineering branches. MUJ Jaipur follows Rajasthan state reservation norms, which can benefit OBC/SC/ST candidates from Rajasthan. The campus has a strong placement record in the IT sector.

MIT Bengaluru appeals to students who want a Manipal-brand engineering degree in Bengaluru — India’s technology hub. With fewer seats (around 540), the cutoffs at MIT Bengaluru fall between MIT Manipal and MUJ Jaipur. Proximity to Bengaluru’s tech companies makes it a strong option for internships and placements.

SMIT Sikkim (Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology) has the most accessible cutoffs of the four campuses, with candidates holding ranks in the 20,000–50,000 range finding seats here. It is a good option if you want a MAHE degree and have a moderate MET rank. Candidates from hilly and northeastern regions of India may also find it geographically convenient.

MET 2027 Preparation Tips

With MET 2027 Phase 1 expected in April 2027, you have around 6 months to prepare if you start now. Here are practical strategies to help you score well in MET 2027:

1. Build Your Base with NCERT First

The MET 2027 syllabus is entirely based on NCERT Class 11 and 12. Read your NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics thoroughly before turning to reference books or coaching materials. Most MET questions can be solved using NCERT concepts. Mark key definitions, formulae, and reactions as you read through each chapter.

2. Focus the Most Time on Mathematics

Mathematics has 20 questions worth 80 marks — about 33% of the paper and the highest marks in any section. Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Algebra together cover a major share of MET Mathematics questions. Aim to solve at least 10 Mathematics problems daily. Getting Mathematics right is the single biggest lever for improving your MET score.

3. Attempt All NAT Questions — No Negative Marking

There are 15 NAT questions across Physics (5), Chemistry (5), and Mathematics (5). There is no negative marking for NAT. You should attempt every NAT question even if you are not fully confident — a correct answer gives you +4 marks with no penalty for being wrong. This is different from MCQs, where a wrong answer costs you −1 mark. Strategically, NATs are the safer questions to attempt when unsure.

4. Take Full-Length Mock Tests Every Week

MET is a 2-hour CBT, so speed and accuracy are both important. Take at least 2–3 full-length mock tests per week in the final 2 months before the exam. After every mock test, go through every wrong answer and understand why you made the mistake. Reducing careless errors in MCQs is one of the fastest ways to improve your MET score, since each wrong MCQ costs you 5 marks total (losing −1 instead of gaining +4).

5. Solve Previous Year MET Question Papers

Solving MET past year question papers for the last 3–5 years shows you the difficulty level, common question types, and high-weightage topics. Practise under timed conditions — 2 hours for 60 questions. The MET exam pattern has been consistent over recent years, so previous year papers are a reliable guide to what to expect.

6. Don’t Neglect English and General Aptitude

English carries 40 marks (about 16% of the paper). These questions are typically easier than the science sections and can be finished in 15–20 minutes with regular practice. Spending 20–30 minutes daily on English grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension in the last 2 months can help you pick up easy marks on exam day.

7. Score Well in Class 12 Boards Too

Your Class 12 board marks in PCM carry 50% weightage in the MET rank formula — equal to your MET test score. A student with 95% board marks and 160 marks in MET can rank higher than someone with 75% board marks and 185 marks in MET. Plan your board exam preparation alongside your MET preparation from the start. Both are equally important for your final rank.

8. Create a Topic-wise Study Plan

List all the topics in the MET 2027 syllabus and assign study time based on your weak areas and subject weightage. Set weekly targets and review your progress at the end of each week. Consistent preparation over 6 months is more effective than intensive cramming in the final few weeks before the exam.