MET 2026: Manipal BTech Admission Form (Out), Exam Dates, Syllabus

MET 2026: Manipal BTech Admission Form (Out), Exam Dates, Syllabus

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MET M.Tech Application Date:15 Mar' 26 - 15 Mar' 26

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 29 Oct 2025, 03:39 PM IST

MET 2026 - Manipal Academy of Higher Education has commenced the MET 2026 Phase 1 registration process on September 30, 2025. The MET 2026 application form link has been activated on the official website, manipal.edu. Candidates must ensure that they satisfy the MET 2026 eligibility criteria before filling out the form. The last date to submit the MET 2026 application form for phase 1 is March 15, 2026. The MET 2026 application fees is Rs 2,000. The authority will release the MET 2026 syllabus along with the exam pattern. The authority will conduct the MET entrance exam in April 2026.

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  1. MET 2026 Highlights
  2. MET 2026 Exam Date
  3. MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  4. MET 2026 Application Form
  5. MET 2026 Syllabus
  6. MET 2026 Exam Pattern
  7. MET 2026 Preparation Tips
  8. MET Admit Card 2026
  9. MET Answer Key 2026
  10. MET Question Paper 2026
  11. MET 2026 Result
  12. MET Counselling & Seat Allotment 2026
MET 2026: Manipal BTech Admission Form (Out), Exam Dates, Syllabus
MET 2026

Aspirants can predict their ranks in the exam with the help of the MET rank predictor. Also, the MET college predictor 2025 will give a very good idea about whether they will be able to get admission in their desired institute. Read more about the MET 2026 registration, exam date, syllabus, exam pattern and more below.

MET 2026 Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Exam Full NameManipal Entrance Test

Exam Short Name

MET

Conducting Body

Manipal Academy of HIgher Education

Exam Level

University Level Exam

Frequency of Conduct

2 times a year

Languages

English

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee (General)

Total- Rs 2000 (payable in online mode only)

  • Application form - Rs. 800

  • Entrance Test Fee - Rs. 1200

Mode of Exam

Online

Mode of Counselling

Online

B.Tech Participating Colleges

4

Duration of Test

120 minutes

MET 2026 Exam Date

MAHE will announce the complete MET exam date 2026 online. The MET 2026 application release date is September 30, 2025. For more details, check the table below.

MET Exam Dates 2026

Events

MET Dates

MET 2026 application form

Phase 1- September 30, 2025

Last date for MAHE 2026 registration

Phase 1- March 15, 2026

Commencement of online MET slot booking

Phase 1- April 2026

Phase 2- May 2026

MET 2026 hall ticket date

Phase 1- April 2026

Phase 2- May 2026

MET 2026 exam date

Phase 1- April 2026

Phase 2- May 2026

MET 2026 Result Date

Phase 1 - April 2026

Phase 2 - May 2026

MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the MET eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website. It is mandatory to fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for the Manipal Entrance Test. It includes conditions pertaining to nationality, educational qualification, and qualifying marks in class 12 or its equivalent. The basic overview of the MET 2026 eligibility is given below.

  • Nationality- Candidates must be Indian citizens

  • Age- There is no age limit

  • Education Qualification-

    • Candidates have to qualify for the 10+2 from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

    • Candidates must secure 50% marks in Maths, Physics, and any option subject (Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or any technical vocational subject)

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MET 2026 Application Form

The authority has commenced the MET 2026 registration on September 30, 2025. The MET 2026 application form link has been activated on the official website, manipal.edu. The last date to submit the MET application form 2026 for phase 1 is March 15, 2026. Moreover, the institute will not accept any applications after the deadline.

How to Fill MET Application Form 2026?

Step 1- Registration - Candidates need to provide their email address and mobile number along with basic details. After the successful registration, candidates will receive an email for confirmation.

Step 2- FIlling the form- Applicants have to provide the details such name, parents’ details, contact and address dates of birth, etc,

Step 3- Document uploading- Upload necessary documents like photographs and signatures. Required specification for Photo is 4.5 x 3.5 cm and 300 KB size. The size limit of the signature is also 300 KB.

Step 4- Payment of MET application fees- Pay the fees of Rs 2000 (for general) and submit the form. The mode of payment is online, either through credit card or debit card or net banking.

MET 2026 Syllabus

The authority will release the MET syllabus 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the syllabus for MET 2026 in the table below.

MET 2026 Maths Syllabus

ChaptersTopics
Sets and FunctionsSets: Sets and their representations, The empty set, Finite and infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Power set, Universal set, Venn Diagrams, Operation on Sets, Complement of a set, Union and intersection of two sets,
Relations and Functions: Cartesian product of sets, relations and functions,
Trigonometric Functions: Angles, Trigonometric functions, Trigonometric functions of sum and difference of two angles and trigonometric equations.

Algebra

Mathematical Induction: Motivation, Principle of mathematical induction,

Numbers and Quadratic Equations: Complex numbers, Algebra of complex numbers, The modulus and the conjugate of a complex number, Argand plane and polar representation and Quadratic equations,

Linear Inequalities: Inequalities, Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities, graphical solution and solution of system of linear inequalities in two variables

Permutations and Combinations: Permutations and Combinations, Derivation of formulae and their connections

Binomial Theorem: Binomial theorem for positive integral indices, General and middle terms, Applications

Sequence and Series: Sequences, Series, Arithmetic progression, Geometric progression, Relationship between AM and GM, sum to n terms of special series

Matrices: Matrix, types, operations, Transpose, Symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices, elementary operation, Invertible matrices

Determinants: Properties, Area of a triangle, minors and cofactors, Adjoint and inverse of a matrix, applications

Coordinate Geometry

Straight Lines: Slope of a line, Various forms of the equation of a line, General equation of a line, Distance of a point from a line

Conic Sections: Section of a cone, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola

Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry: Coordinate axes and coordinate planes in three-dimensional space, Coordinates of a point in space, Distance between two points, Section formula.

Calculus

Limits and Derivatives: Intuitive idea of derivatives, Limits of trigonometric functions, Derivatives, Continuity and Differentiability: Exponential and logarithmic functions, logarithmic differentiation, Derivatives of functions in parametric forms, Second order derivative, Mean value theorem,

Applications of Derivatives: Rate of change of quantities, Increasing and decreasing functions, Tangents and normals, Approximations, Maxima and Minima,

Integrals and their Application: Integration, methods of integration, Integrals of some particular functions, Integration by partial fractions, Integration by parts, Definite Integral, Fundamental theorem of calculus, Evaluation of definite integrals by substitution, Properties of definite integrals, Area under simple curves and two curves,

Differential equations: Basic concepts, General and particular solutions of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, methods of solving first order, first degree differential equations

Mathematical Reasoning

Statements, New statements from old, Special words/phrases, Implications, Validating statements,

Statistics and Probability: Measure of dispersion, Range, Mean deviation, Variance and standard deviation, Analysis of frequency distributions, Random experiments, Event, Axiomatic approach to probability, Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, Independent events, Bayes' theorem, Random variables and its probability distributions, Bernoulli trials and binomial distribution,

Relations and Functions: Types of relations and functions, Composition of functions and invertible function, Binary operations, Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Basic concepts, Properties of inverse trigonometric functions,

Vector algebra: Basic concepts, types of vectors, Addition of vectors, Multiplication of a vector by a scalar, Product of two vectors

Three-dimensional Geometry: Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line, Equation of a line in space, Angle between two lines, Shortest distance between two lines, Plane, Coplanarity of two lines, Angle between two planes, Distance of a point from a plane, Angle between a line and a plane

Linear programming: Problem and its mathematical formulation, different types of linear programming problems

MET Physics Syllabus 2026

ChaptersTopics

Physical World and Measurement

Physical World: Physics-scope and excitement; nature of physical laws; Physics, technology and society, Units and Measurements: Need for measurement: Units of measurement; systems of units; SI units, fundamental and derived units. Length, mass and time measurements; accuracy and precision of measuring instruments; measurement errors; significant figures. Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis and its applications.

Kinematics

Motion in a Straight Line: Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion, uniform and non-uniform motion, average speed and instantaneous velocity, uniformly accelerated motion, velocity-time and position-time graphs. Relations for uniformly accelerated motion,

Motion in a Plane: Scalar and vector quantities; position and displacement vectors, general vectors and their notations; equality of vectors, multiplication of vectors by a real number; addition and subtraction of vectors, relative velocity, Unit vector; resolution of a vector in a plane, rectangular components, Scalar and Vector product of vectors. Motion in a plane, cases of uniform velocity and uniform acceleration-projectile motion, uniform circular motion.

Laws Of Motion

Intuitive concept of force, Inertia, Newton's first law of motion; momentum and Newton's second law of motion; impulse, Newton's third law of motion, Law of conservation of linear momentum and its applications, Equilibrium of concurrent forces, Static and kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction, lubrication, Dynamics of uniform circular motion: Centripetal force, examples of circular motion

Work, Energy and Power:

Work done by a constant force and a variable force; kinetic energy, work-energy, theorem, power, Notion of potential energy, potential energy of a spring, conservative forces: conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies); non-conservative forces: motion in a vertical circle; elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions.

Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

System of Particles and Rotational Motion: Centre of mass of a two-particle system, momentum conservation and centre of mass motion. Centre of mass of a rigid body; centre of mass of a uniform rod. Moment of a force, torque, angular momentum, law of conservation of angular momentum and its applications, Equilibrium of rigid bodies, rigid body rotation and equations of rotational motion, comparison of linear and rotational motions, Moment of inertia, radius of gyration, values of moments of inertia for simple geometrical objects

Gravitation

Universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity (recapitulation only) and its variation with altitude and depth, Gravitational potential energy and gravitational potential, escape velocity, orbital velocity of a satellite, and Geostationary satellites.

Mechanical Properties Of Solids

Stress-strain relationship, Hooke's law, Young's modulus, bulk modulus, Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal's law and its applications (hydraulic lift and hydraulic brakes), the effect of gravity on fluid pressure. Viscosity, Stokes' law, terminal velocity, streamline and turbulent flow, critical velocity, Bernoulli's theorem and its applications. Surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, excess of pressure across a curved surface, application of surface tension ideas to drops, bubbles and capillary rise,

Thermal Properties of Matter: Heat, temperature, (recapitulation only) thermal expansion; thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, anomalous expansion of water; specific heat capacity; Cp, Cv - calorimetry; change of state - latent heat capacity. Heat transfer-conduction, convection and radiation, thermal conductivity, qualitative ideas of Blackbody radiation, Wein's displacement Law, Stefan's law, and the Greenhouse effect.

Thermodynamics

Thermal equilibrium and definition of temperature (zeroth law of thermodynamics), heat, work and internal energy. First law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes. Second law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes



Kinetic Theory

Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases

Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done in compressing a gas. Kinetic theory of gases - assumptions, concept of pressure. Kinetic interpretation of temperature; rms speed of gas molecules; degrees of freedom, law of equipartition of energy (statement only) and application to specific heat capacities of gases; concept of mean free path, Avogadro's number.

Oscillations

Periodic motion - time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time, periodic functions, Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M) and its equation; phase; oscillations of a loaded spring restoring force and force constant; energy in S.H.M. Kinetic and potential energies; simple pendulum derivation of expression for its time period. Free, forced and damped oscillations (qualitative ideas only), resonance, Waves: Wave motion: Transverse and longitudinal waves, speed of travelling wave, displacement relation for a progressive wave, principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, Beats

Electrostatics

Electric Charges and Fields: Electric Charges; Conservation of charge, Coulomb's law-force between two-point charges, forces between multiple charges; superposition principle and continuous charge distribution. Electric field, electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines, electric dipole, electric field due to a dipole, torque on a dipole in uniform electric field. Electric flux, statement of Gauss's theorem and its applications to find field due to infinitely long straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet.

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance: Electric potential, potential difference, electric potential due to a point charge, a dipole and system of charges; equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy of a system of two-point charges and of electric dipole in an electrostatic field. Conductors and insulators, free charges and bound charges inside a conductor.

Dielectrics and electric polarisation, capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and in parallel, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without a dielectric medium between the plates, energy stored in a capacitor.

Current Electricity

Current Electricity: Electric current, flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, drift velocity, mobility and their relation with electric current; Ohm's law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics (linear and non-linear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity; temperature dependence of resistance.

Internal resistance of a cell, potential difference and emf of a cell, combination of cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff's laws and simple applications, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge (qualitative ideas only) Potentiometer - principle and its applications to measure potential difference and for 14 comparing EMF of two cells; measurement of internal resistance of a cell (qualitative ideas only)

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Moving Charges and Magnetism: Concept of magnetic field, Oersted's experiment. Biot - Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop. Ampere's law and its applications to infinitely long straight wire. Straight and toroidal solenoids (only qualitative treatment), force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, force between two parallel current-carrying conductors-definition of ampere, torque experienced by a current loop in uniform magnetic field; moving coil galvanometer-its current sensitivity and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter.

Magnetism and Matter: Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment, magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron, bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid, magnetic field lines; earth's magnetic field and magnetic elements.

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

Electromagnetic Induction: Electromagnetic induction; Faraday's laws, induced EMF and current; Lenz's Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual induction. Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance; LC oscillations (qualitative treatment only), LCR series circuit, resonance; power in AC circuits AC generator and transformer.

Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves, their characteristics, their Transverse nature (qualitative ideas only). Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays) including elementary facts about their uses.

Optics

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments: Ray Optics, Refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibres, refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lensmaker's formula, magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact, refraction of light through a prism. Optical instruments: Microscopes and astronomical telescopes (reflecting and refracting) and their magnifying powers.

Wave Optics Wave optics: Wave front and Huygen's principle, reflection and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wave fronts. Proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygen's principle. Interference, Young's double slit experiment and expression for fringe width, coherent sources and sustained interference of light, diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum

Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation

Dual nature of radiation, Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard's observations; Einstein's photoelectric equation-particle nature of light, Experimental study of photoelectric effect: Matter waves-wave nature of particles, de-Broglie relation

Atoms

Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum, Nuclei Composition and size of nucleus: Nuclear force Mass-energy relation, mass defect, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion.

Electronic Devices

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors and insulators (qualitative ideas only) Semiconductor diode - I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; Special purpose p-n junction diodes: LED, photodiode, solar cell

MET Chemistry Syllabus 2026

ChaptersTopics

Some Basic Concept Of Chemistry

General Introduction: Importance and scope of chemistry, Nature of matter, laws of chemical combination, Dalton's atomic theory: concept of elements, atoms and molecules, Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept and molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formula, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and calculations based on stoichiometry.

Structure Of Atom

Bohr's model and its limitations, concept of shells and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie's relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p and d orbitals, rules for filling electrons in orbitals - Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule, electronic configuration of

atoms, stability of half-filled and filled orbitals.

Classification Of Elements And Periodicity Of Properties

Modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table, periodic trends in properties of elements -atomic radii, ionic radii, inert gas radii, Ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy,

electronegativity, valency. Nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100

Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure

Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond parameters, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent bond, covalent character of ionic bond, valence bond theory, resonance, geometry of covalent molecules, VSEPR theory, the concept of hybridization, involving s, p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple molecules,

molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules (qualitative idea only), hydrogen bond.

States Of Matter

Avogadro's law, ideal behaviour, empirical derivation of gas equation, Avogadro's number, ideal gas equation. Deviation from ideal behaviour, liquefaction of gases, critical temperature, kinetic energy and molecular speeds (elementary idea) Liquid State: vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension (qualitative idea only, no mathematical derivations)

Chemical Thermodynamics

Concepts of System and types of systems, surroundings, work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties, state functions. First law of thermodynamics -internal energy and enthalpy, heat capacity and specific heat, measurement of ΔU and ΔH, Hess's law of constant heat summation, enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition, ionization, solution and dilution. Second law of Thermodynamics (brief introduction). Introduction of entropy as a state function, Gibb's energy change for spontaneous and non-spontaneous

processes, criteria for equilibrium. Third law of thermodynamics (brief introduction).

Equilibrium

Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action, equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium- Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium- ionization of acids and bases, strong and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, ionization of poly basic acids, acid strength, concept of pH, Henderson Equation,

hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea), buffer solution, solubility product, and common ion effect (with illustrative examples).

Redox Reaction

Concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, in terms

of loss and gain of electrons and change in oxidation number, applications of redox reactions.

Hydrogen

Position of hydrogen in periodic table, occurrence, isotopes, preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen,

hydrides-ionic covalent and interstitial; physical and chemical properties of water, heavy water, hydrogen peroxide - preparation, reactions and structure and use; hydrogen as a fuel.

s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

: Group 1 and Group 2 Elements General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, anomalous properties of the first element of each group, diagonal relationship, trends in the variation of properties (such as ionization enthalpy, atomic and ionic radii), trends in chemical reactivity with oxygen, water, hydrogen and halogens, uses. Preparation and Properties of Some Important Compounds: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydrogen carbonate, Biological importance of Sodium and Potassium. Calcium

Oxide and Calcium Carbonate and their industrial uses, biological importance of Magnesium and Calcium

p- Block Elements

General Introduction to p -Block Elements Group 13 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, variation of properties, oxidation states, trends in chemical reactivity, anomalous properties of first element of the group, Boron - physical and chemical properties, some important compounds, Borax, Boric acid, Boron Hydrides, Aluminium: Reactions with acids and alkalies, uses. Group 14 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, variation of properties, oxidation states, trends in chemical reactivity, anomalous behaviour of first elements. Carbon-catenation, allotropic forms, physical and chemical properties; uses of some important compounds:

oxides. Important compounds of Silicon and a few uses: Silicon Tetrachloride, Silicones, Silicates and Zeolites, their uses.

Organic Chemistry

Some Basic Principles and Techniques: General introduction, methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds. Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyper conjugation. Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent

bond: free radicals, carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles and nucleophiles, types of organic reactions

Hydrocarbons

Classification of Hydrocarbons Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Alkanes - Nomenclature, isomerism, conformation (ethane only), physical properties, chemical reactions including free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion and pyrolysis. Alkenes - Nomenclature, structure of double bond (ethene), geometrical isomerism, physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical reactions: addition of hydrogen, halogen, water, hydrogen halides (Markownikov's addition and

peroxide effect), ozonolysis, oxidation, mechanism of electrophilic addition. Alkynes - Nomenclature, structure of triple bond (ethyne), physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical reactions: acidic character of alkynes, addition reaction of - hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water. Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Introduction, IUPAC nomenclature, benzene: resonance, aromaticity, chemical properties: mechanism of electrophilic substitution. Nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel Craft's alkylation and acylation, directive influence of functional group in monosubstituted benzene, Carcinogenicity and toxicity).

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental pollution - air, water and soil pollution, chemical reactions in atmosphere, smog, major atmospheric pollutants, acid rain, ozone and its reactions, effects of depletion of ozone layer, greenhouse effect and global warming- pollution due to industrial wastes, green chemistry as an alternative tool for reducing pollution, strategies

for control of environmental pollution.

Solutions

Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties - relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult's law, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass,

Van't Hoff factor.

Electrochemistry

Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity, variations of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch's Law, electrolysis and law of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell-electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to

chemical cells, Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells, corrosion.

Chemical Kinetics

Rate of a reaction (Average and instantaneous), factors affecting rate of reaction: concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions), concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematical

treatment). Activation energy, Arrhenius equation.

Surface Chemistry

Adsorption - physisorption and chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysis, homogenous and heterogenous activity and selectivity; enzyme catalysis colloidal state distinction between true solutions, colloids and suspension; lyophilic, lyophobic multi-molecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids; Tyndall

effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation, emulsion - types of emulsions.

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Principles and methods of extraction - concentration, oxidation,

reduction - electrolytic method and refining; occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron.

p-Block Elements

Group 16 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, dioxygen: Preparation, Properties and uses, classification of Oxides, Ozone, Sulphur - allotropic forms; compounds of Sulphur: Preparation Properties and uses of Sulphur-dioxide, Sulphuric Acid: industrial process of manufacture, properties and uses; Oxoacids of Sulphur (Structures only). Group 17 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties; compounds of halogens, Preparation, properties and uses of Chlorine and Hydrochloric acid, interhalogen compounds, Oxoacids of halogens (structures only). Group 18 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, uses.

‘d’ and ‘f’ Block Elements

General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first-row transition metals - metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contraction

and its consequences. Actinoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanoids.

Coordination Compounds

Coordination compounds - Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner's theory, VBT, and CFT; structure and stereoisomerism, importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative inclusion, extraction of metals

and biological system).

Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions, optical rotation. Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions (Directive influence of halogen in monosubstituted compounds only). Uses and environmental effects of - dichloromethane, trichloromethane,

tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT.

Alcohols, Phenols And Ether

Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only), identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol. Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of

preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses

Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acid

Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes, uses. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses.

Organic compounds containing Nitrogen: Amines

Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Cyanides and Isocyanides - will be mentioned at relevant places in text. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organic

chemistry.

Biomolecules: Carbohydrates

Classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccharides (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen); Importance of carbohydrates. Proteins -Elementary idea of - amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, proteins, structure of proteins - primary, secondary, tertiary structure and quaternary structures (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes.

Hormones - Elementary idea excluding structure. Vitamins - Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA.

Polymers

Copolymerization, some important polymers: natural and synthetic like polythene, nylon polyesters, bakelite,

rubber. Biodegradable and nonbiodegradable polymers.

Chemistry In Everyday Life

Chemicals in medicines - analgesics, tranquilizers antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines. Chemicals in food - preservatives, artificial sweetening agents,

elementary idea of antioxidants, Cleansing agents- soaps and detergents, cleansing action.

MET 2026 Exam Pattern

MAHE will release the MET exam pattern 2026 online. The MET pattern will include crucial information on mode and medium of exam, test duration, marking scheme, types of questions asked and total marks among other details. The table here shows the MET exam pattern.

MET Paper Pattern 2026

Particulars

Details

Mode of MET exam

Online

Medium of test

English

Duration of exam

2 hours (120 minutes)

Types of questions asked

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Total number of questions

60 questions

  • MCQs - 45

  • NTA - 15

Total marks

240 marks

MET Marking scheme

  • MCQs - 4 marks for correct answers, -1 for negative marking

  • NAT - 4 marks for correct answers, no negative marking

MET 2026 Preparation Tips

Manipal Entrance Test 2026 aspirants can check out the following preparation hacks. MET preparation tips will assist in cracking the entrance exam with high scores. Those who get good scores have better chances of gaining admission through the MET BTech exam. They will also have flexibility to choose the desired course and campus.

  • Be thorough with the exam syllabus and exam pattern

  • Gather all the required resources and study materials

  • Make handy notes or mindmaps while studying

  • Regular revision is the key.

  • Mock tests will help in self-assessment and boost confidence.

  • Take a good amount of rest and exercise regularly.

MET Sample Papers 2026

Practising with the MET 2026 sample papers will help students predict the difficulty level of the exam, the paper pattern and the high-weightage topics. It is important to revisit and recheck their preparation using the sample papers of MET 2026.

MET Mock Test 2026

MAHE will upload the mock test for MET 2026. The official website for MET mock test is manipal.edu. To access the tests, students will require login credentials such as their registered email ID and password. These help in familiarising candidates with the paper pattern and effectively prepare them for the test. They improve time management skills.

MET Exam Centre 2026

The Manipal Entrance Test will be conducted in an online mode at designated centres across India. These are called the MET exam centres. The authority will upload the list of MET test centres 2026 on the official website. Candidates will have to choose the exam centre of MET 2026 during the slot booking. Last year, the MET exam cites were in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Union Territories, and Dubai (International).

MET 2026 Slot Booking

Registered candidates must do the MET 2026 slot booking process online. They will have to choose the test city, exam date and time as per the slots given, Note that the MET 2026 slot booking is done on a first come first serve basis. So, applicants must complete the process as soon as the MET slot booking 2026 link is activated.

MET Admit Card 2026

The MET hall ticket is a document that will consist of the exam date, the candidate’s basic details, exam time and most importantly, the MET exam centre address. The authority will release the MET admit card 2025 for those who complete the slot booking process. Aspirants will have to login to the MET OTBS website using the application number and password for MET 2026 admit card download.

MET Answer Key 2026

It is less likely that the MET 2026 answer key will be released officially. However, several coaching institutes are expected to release the answer key for MET 2026, soon after the exam concludes.

MET Question Paper 2026

The MET question paper with solutions are not usually released by the authority. If they do release the MET 2026 question papers, they will be provided here. Nonetheless, coaching classes and education centres are expected to publish the MET paper after the exam is over.

MET 2026 Result

MAHE will announce the MET result on the official website, manipal.edu. The Manipal Entrance Test result 2026 can be checked using the application number and OBTS password. The MET 2026 results will be available in the form of a scorecard.

MET Counselling & Seat Allotment 2026

Those who clear the MET exam, will be able to register for the MET counselling 2026. The institute will release a separated MET 2026 counselling schedule. The entire process will consist of document uploading and verification, MET counselling registration, choice filling and seat allotment. Candidates who are selected through MET 2026 seat allotment, will have to confirm their seat through course fee payment.

Document Required for MET Counselling

  • Class 10th and 12th mark sheet

  • Transfer certificate and conduct certificate

  • Aadhar card

  • MET hall ticket 2026

  • Recent passport size photo

  • Authorization letter

  • PAN card

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MET Counselling Dates 2026

Events

Dates

MET 2026 document verification

May 2026

Round 1- MET counselling registration 2026 and choice filling

June 2026

MET 2026 seat allotment for round 1

June 2026

Course fee payment last date

June 2026

Round 2 MET counselling 2026 registration and choice filling

June 2026

Modifying filled choices by already registered Candidates

June 2026

Seat allotment for round 2

June 2026

Course fee payment

June 2026

MET counselling 2026 round 3 registration

June 2026

Modifying filled choices by already registered Candidates

June 2026

Seat allotment for round 3

June 2026

Payment of course fees

June/July 2026

Commencement of Classes

August 2026

MET Cutoff 2026

MAHE uploads the MET cutoff 2026 PDFs only after the counselling process. The MET 2026 cutoff for each round will be released along with the seat allotment result. GIven below is the previous year’s cutoff of MET. It will provide an idea on the closing rank for MAHE campuses. MET 2026 aspirants should aim for higher ranks to secure admission in desired courses and campus.

Previous Year MET Cutoff

MET 2026 Participating Institutes

MET participating institutes 2026 are the campuses of MAHE that offer BTech admission. Candidates can gain entrance to these institutes based on the rank in the Manipal B.Tech entrance exam. A list of MET colleges of engineering is provided below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to apply for phase 1 MET?
A:

To apply for MET 2026 Phase 1, candidates can check the MET 2026 official website.

Q: Has registration for MET 2026 started?
A:

Yes, the MET 2026 Phase 1 registration has began on September 30, 2025.

Q: How many marks is Manipal Entrance Test?
A:

The MET 2026 exam will be conducted for a total of 240 marks.

Q: When will conduct the MET 2026 exam?
A:

The MET 2026 exam date will be announced online.

Q: What is the registration fee for manipal 2026?
A:

The application fee for all courses for General category students is INR 800. However, for certain courses, the entrance test application fee is INR 1,200.

Q: Is MET held twice a year?
A:

Yes, the Manipal Entrance Test is conducted twice a year.

Q: What is the last date for MET registration 2026?
A:

The last date for MET 2026 registration for phase 1 is March 15, 2026.

Q: Is MET held twice a year?
A:

Yes, as per past year trends, MET 2026 will be held twice.

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Preparing for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) for M.Tech programs is crucial for securing admission to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). While official previous year question papers (PYQs) for MET M.Tech are not publicly released by MAHE , you can enhance your preparation by utilizing available sample papers and mock tests .

Benefits of Practicing Sample Papers :

Familiarization : Understand the exam format and question types.

Time Management : Improve speed and accuracy by simulating exam conditions.

Self-Assessment : Identify strengths and areas needing improvement.

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Hello aspirant,

Candidates must study English, physics, chemistry, and mathematics in accordance with the MET syllabus. Through the MET syllabus, the many subjects and units that must be studied for the test are made available.

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Hello aspirant

Syllabus for MET M TECH IS as follows

Maths

SETS

Representations

The empty set

Finite and infinite sets

Equal sets

Subsets

Power set

Venn diagram

Operation on sets

Completion of a set

Union and intersection of two sets

Mathematics induction

Linear inequalities
Numbers and quadratic equations
Permutations and combinations
Binomial theorem
Sequence and series
Matrices
Mathematical reasoning


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https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/met-syllabus

Hello aspirant,
To succeed in the Manipal Entrance Exam 2024, applicants should engage in thorough preparation, striving for strong performance to qualify for the MET 2024. Before commencing their studies, candidates can review the MET syllabus. As part of their preparatory approach, individuals can make effective use of MET 2024 sample papers, which serve as valuable study materials. By solving these Manipal entrance exam sample papers, candidates become acquainted with the MET question paper format and the expected difficulty level. Utilizing MET previous year papers with solutions in PDF format is crucial, and integrating MET 2024 sample papers extensively into their study routine will contribute significantly to enhancing their performance in the examination.

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