MET Cutoff 2026: Campus wise Closing Rank, Round 4 Status
MET Cutoff 2026 covers only one of two separate admission routes into MAHE campuses, since the university also reserves seats for candidates admitted purely through their JEE Main score. MET 2026 was held in two phases, April 13 to 14 and May 23 to 24, with counselling now in its fourth round as of mid July. Round 3 closing ranks were published on June 30, and Round 4 choice filling closed around July 10. This article covers campus wise closing rank for CSE and other branches, how the 50:50 rank formula works, and how the separate JEE Main route fits alongside regular MET counselling.
MET Cutoff 2026 Snapshot: Round 4 Concluding
MET 2026 counselling has moved through three confirmed rounds, with a fourth round wrapping up around the time of writing. The table below covers the basic exam details and current status.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Manipal Entrance Test (MET) |
| Conducting Body | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) |
| MET 2026 Exam Dates | Phase 1: April 13 to 14 | Phase 2: May 23 to 24, 2026 |
| Total Marks | 240 (60 questions, +4 correct, minus 1 wrong) |
| Rank Formula | 50 percent MET score, 50 percent Class 12 board percentage |
| Cutoff Type | Campus wise and branch wise closing rank, published after each counselling round |
| Counselling Rounds Completed | Round 1 (June 15), Round 2 (June 20), Round 3 (June 30) |
| Counselling Status | Round 4 choice filling closed around July 10; Round 5 possible later in July if seats remain vacant |
| Campuses | MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) |
| Official Website | manipal.edu |
MAHE Runs Two Separate Admission Tracks Alongside MET 2026
A candidate researching MET cutoff often assumes it is the only way into MAHE campuses, but a second, entirely independent route exists for the same B.Tech seats.
| Admission Route | How It Works | Seat Share |
|---|---|---|
| MET Rank Based | Candidates appear for MET, and admission follows a composite rank combining MET score and Class 12 marks across multiple counselling rounds | Majority of seats |
| JEE Main Score Based | Candidates with a JEE Main percentile of 90 or above are admitted directly through a single round of counselling based on the national Common Rank List, without appearing for MET | Around 20 percent of general category seats |
These two tracks produce entirely separate cutoff figures. The JEE Main based closing rank at MIT Manipal for a recent round ranged between roughly 32,577 and 102,650 on the JEE Main All India scale, a figure that has no direct relationship to the MET closing rank for the same branch, since the two are calculated on completely different scales.
MET 2026 Rank Formula: Score Plus Board Marks
Like a couple of other state and university level entrance exams, MET does not decide the counselling rank from the entrance score alone.
- MET score out of 240 contributes 50 percent of the final counselling rank.
- Class 12 board percentage contributes the remaining 50 percent.
- If a candidate attempted both MET phases, the better of the two scores is used before this formula is applied.
MET Campus wise Closing Rank: MIT Manipal, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Sikkim
MET closing rank for the same branch varies sharply between the four MAHE campuses, with MIT Manipal consistently the tightest.
| Campus | CSE Closing Rank (Round 3, 2026) | CSE Closing Rank Trend |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Manipal | Around 3,855 (General AI) | Tightened from 5,129 in the equivalent round of 2025 |
| MIT Bengaluru | Wider than MIT Manipal | CSE remains competitive but more accessible than the main campus |
| Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) | Wider still | A realistic target for candidates with a rank beyond 8,000 |
| Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) | Most accessible among the four | Typically the last campus to close for most branches |
Mathematics and Computing has overtaken CSE as the single most competitive programme at MIT Manipal in 2026, a shift from previous years when CSE alone held that position.
MET 2026 Round wise Counselling: How Closing Rank Shifts by Round
MET counselling can run up to five rounds, with each additional round triggered only if seats remain vacant after the previous one.
| Round | Status |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Seat allotment released June 15; fee confirmation due by June 15 |
| Round 2 | Choice filling June 17 to 18; allotment released June 20 |
| Round 3 | Choice filling June 27 to 28; allotment released June 30 |
| Round 4 | Choice filling closed around July 10, 2026 |
| Round 5 | Possible in the third or fourth week of July 2026 if vacancies remain, particularly at SMIT Sikkim and MUJ Jaipur |
- Candidates who already hold a Round 3 seat can still participate in Round 4 to try for an upgrade. If a better option is available for their rank, they are moved automatically; if not, their existing seat is retained as a safety net.
- Students who did not register in the counselling portal before Round 1 are not eligible to join in Round 4 or later.
- A spot round or stray vacancy round may follow the final regular round for any seats still unfilled.
MET Score vs Rank 2026: What a Marks Range Typically Means
Converting an expected MET score into a likely rank helps candidates set realistic campus and branch targets before results are declared.
| MET Score (out of 240) | Approximate Rank Range | Typical Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 150 and above | Top few thousand | Strong chance for CSE at MIT Manipal |
| 130 to 150 | 3,000 to 4,500 | Competitive for several Manipal campuses |
| 120 to 130 | 4,500 to 8,000 | MIT Manipal CSE becomes difficult, other campuses remain open |
| Below 120 | Above 8,000 | MIT Bengaluru or MUJ Jaipur more realistic for CSE and ECE |
MET Previous Year Cutoff Trend: CSE at MIT Manipal Since 2024
Closing rank for the most demanded branch at the flagship campus has moved lower in recent cycles, indicating tighter competition.
| Year | CSE Closing Rank at MIT Manipal (Round 3, General AI) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Higher than 2025 figure |
| 2025 | 5,129 |
| 2026 | 3,855 |
The drop from 5,129 to 3,855 between 2025 and 2026 suggests either a stronger applicant pool this cycle or a slightly reduced CSE seat count at MIT Manipal, since a tighter closing rank generally reflects one of these two factors.
MET 2026 Waitlist Deposit: A Refundable Fee Tied to Counselling Registration
Counselling registration for MET comes with a specific charge that is separate from tuition or admission fees.
- Candidates must pay a Rs 10,000 waitlist deposit online at the time of counselling registration, before choice filling opens.
- After a seat is allotted, the first instalment of tuition fee must be paid within the deadline given for that round, followed by a second instalment shortly after.
- Missing an instalment deadline after seat allotment results in cancellation of that allotment, and the seat is released for the next round.
What Decides MET Cutoff 2026: Applicants, Seats and the JEE Main Route
MET closing rank at each campus and branch depends on a mix of factors specific to how MAHE runs its dual admission system.
| Factor | How It Affects MET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Number of MET test takers across both phases | More candidates raises competition, especially at MIT Manipal, tightening the closing rank |
| JEE Main route uptake | The more seats filled through the 20 percent JEE Main quota, the fewer seats remain in the MET rank pool for that branch |
| Campus and branch popularity | CSE and Mathematics and Computing at MIT Manipal remain the tightest, while core branches at Bengaluru, Jaipur, and Sikkim stay comparatively open |
| Round wise seat vacancy | Seats vacated by candidates who reject or upgrade become available in later rounds, generally loosening the closing rank by Round 4 and Round 5 |
| Board percentage trends | Since 50 percent of the rank comes from Class 12 marks, a batch with generally higher board scores can shift the overall rank distribution |
| Waitlist deposit compliance | Candidates who fail to complete fee steps on time free up seats for subsequent rounds, affecting later closing ranks |
How to Check MET Cutoff 2026 Round wise
Closing rank figures are published separately after each counselling round on the official MAHE portal. The steps below explain how to check them.
- Step 1: Go to counseling.manipal.edu.
- Step 2: Log in using the MET application number and password.
- Step 3: Check the seat allotment result link for the relevant round.
- Step 4: Download the campus wise and branch wise closing rank document for that round.
- Step 5: Compare the personal rank against the published closing rank for the target campus and branch.
- Step 6: If allotted, pay the required instalment fee within the deadline to confirm the seat.
MET 2026 Documents Required for Counselling and Reporting
Confirming an allotted seat requires document verification at the allotted campus. Candidates should keep the following ready.
- MET 2026 rank card and admit card.
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates.
- Category certificate, if applicable, issued by a competent authority.
- Valid photo identity proof and recent passport size photographs.
- Proof of waitlist deposit and instalment fee payment.
- JEE Main scorecard, for candidates admitted through that separate route instead of MET.
MET Cutoff 2026 Important Points for Candidates
A handful of conditions specific to MAHE admissions are easy to overlook, particularly for candidates comparing MET with other private university entrance exams.
- MET closing rank is published separately from the JEE Main based closing rank, and the two are not comparable since they use different scales.
- If a candidate takes both MET phases, only the better score is used for the counselling rank.
- Registering for counselling requires a Rs 10,000 waitlist deposit, separate from tuition fee instalments.
- A candidate who does not register before Round 1 cannot join counselling from Round 4 onward.
- Mathematics and Computing has overtaken CSE as the tightest branch at MIT Manipal in the 2026 cycle.
- Up to five counselling rounds and a possible spot round follow, so a lower rank in early rounds does not rule out a seat later in the cycle.
MET Cutoff 2026 stands at Round 3 confirmed and Round 4 concluding as of mid July, with a possible Round 5 later in the month if seats remain vacant at any campus. Candidates who have not yet secured a seat should track both the MET rank based cutoff and the separate JEE Main based cutoff for their target campus, since the two routes fill different portions of the same seat pool. Watching the official portal after each round and completing fee payments on time remain the most reliable ways to secure a preferred branch and campus.
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MET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques: Can a candidate switch from the MET route to the JEE Main route after registering for MET counselling?
Ans: These are treated as separate admission processes with separate registrations. A candidate eligible for both would need to register and participate in each independently, since a MET counselling registration does not automatically make a candidate part of the JEE Main based seat allocation.
Ques: Does the JEE Main based admission at MAHE reduce the number of seats available through MET rank?
Ans: Yes. Around 20 percent of general category seats are reserved for the JEE Main route, which means the MET rank based pool works with the remaining seats. This is one reason MET closing ranks can shift depending on how many JEE Main qualified candidates take up their reserved seats.
Ques: If a candidate misses the Round 4 deadline, can they still get a seat in Round 5?
Ans: Only candidates who registered in the counselling portal before Round 1 remain eligible for later rounds, including Round 5 or a spot round. A candidate who never registered cannot join from Round 4 or Round 5 onward.
Ques: Why did Mathematics and Computing become more competitive than CSE at MIT Manipal in 2026?
Ans: The exact reason is not officially stated by MAHE, but it likely reflects a combination of fewer seats in this specialisation relative to demand and rising interest in programmes seen as closely tied to data and computing careers, similar to trends observed at other engineering institutes in recent years.
Ques: Is the Rs 10,000 waitlist deposit refundable if a candidate does not get a seat?
Ans: The deposit is generally treated as refundable under specified conditions related to withdrawal or non-allotment, though the exact refund process and timeline should be confirmed from the official MAHE counselling notification, since terms can be revised each cycle.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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