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    MET vs JEE 2026 - Key Differences, Exam Patterns, and Which to Choose
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    MET vs JEE 2026 - Key Differences, Exam Patterns, and Which to Choose

    Simran KashyapUpdated on 29 Nov 2025, 01:01 PM IST

    MET Vs JEE Main 2026 - Manipal Entrance Test or MET is a college-level exam held for admission to Manipal University. JEE Main is conducted nationwide for admission to B.Tech/BArch/BPlan courses. Aspirants can gain admission to 4 institutes based on MET. Whereas, at least 95 colleges provide entrance through the JEE Main exam. Also, those who clear the NTA JEE Mains in the top 2.5 lakhs become eligible to apply for the JEE Advanced exam. For detailed information on JEE Vs MET 2026, go through the complete article.

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    1. MET Vs JEE 2026
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    3. MET Vs JEE 2026 - Detailed Comparison
    4. MET Vs JEE 2026 eligibility - Candidates can check the basic MET vs JEE eligibility below.
    MET vs JEE 2026 - Key Differences, Exam Patterns, and Which to Choose
    MET vs JEE Main 2026 - Key Differences, Exam Patterns, and Which to Choose

    MET Vs JEE 2026

    Careers360 has gathered the similarities and differences between the MET and JEE 2026 exam here. Check the following table for a comparative analysis between various aspects of the JEE Main and MET 2026 exams.

    Table of JEE Vs MET 2026

    Aspects

    MET 2026

    JEE Main 2026

    Level of exam

    University-level

    National-level

    Mode of exam

    Computer-based

    Computer-based

    Frequency of conduct

    Twice per year

    Twice per year

    Exam duration

    2 hours

    3 hours

    Sections

    Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English

    Physics, Chemistry and Maths

    Types of questions asked

    MCQ questions

    MCQs and NATs

    Number of questions

    60

    75

    Marking scheme

    Correct answer- 4 marks

    Incorrect answer- negative 1 mark

    Correct answer- 4 marks

    Incorrect answer- negative 1 mark

    Total marks

    240 marks

    300 marks

    Difficulty level

    Easy to moderate

    Moderate to difficult

    Admission through

    MET counselling conducted at the university level

    JoSAA counselling held at the national level

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    MET Vs JEE 2026 - Detailed Comparison

    Aspirants can check the point-wise contrast between the JEE Main and MET exams below.

    JEE Main Vs MET 2026 overview -

    • The MET 2026 exam is a university-level exam, held for a duration of 2 hours for admission to courses other than B.Tech as well. Whereas the JEE Main test is a 3-hour national examination for entry to BTech/BArch/BPlan courses only.

    • Also, for admission to IITs, aspirants have to take the JEE Advanced exam.

    • Both tests have negative markings.

    • JEE includes the NATs apart from the MCQs. Only MCQ-type questions will be asked in Manipal Entrance Test.

    • Syllabus of MET includes subjects Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English. Questions are not framed from the english for IIT JEE exam.

    • The difficulty level of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) will be higher than that of the MET exam.

    MET Vs JEE 2026 date -

    NTA has released the JEE Main date. Both exams will be conducted in two phases. JEE Main in January and April. Whereas, the MET exam date is usually in April and May.

    MET Vs JEE 2026 eligibility - Candidates can check the basic MET vs JEE eligibility below.

    • Applicants must be Indian Nationals to get admission through JEE or MET 2026.

    • There is no age limit.

    • Candidates must have at least 50% in class 12th for MET 2026 and 75% to get admission to NITs/IIITs/GFTIs through JEE Mains.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does MIT Manipal consider JEE?
    A:

    No, candidates have to take the Manipal Entrance Test for admission to BTech programmes at MIT Manipal.

    Q: Which is more difficult, MET or JEE?
    A:

    JEE is considered as a tougher exam as compared to MET.

    Q: Can I give both JEE Main and MET?
    A:

    Yes, aspirants can take both exams, since the syllabus is mostly the same. Also, the exam dates of both the exams do not clash. 

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    Questions related to MET

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    Have a question related to MET ?

    Hello Dear Student,

    With an MET rank of 5080, you have a very good chance of getting admission to Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the MIT Bengaluru campus. Based on previous years' cutoff trends, CSE seats at MIT Bengaluru have generally closed at ranks much higher than yours, making

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a MET 2026 rank of 41,433 , your admission prospects are generally as follows:

    • Manipal Institute of Technology (Main Campus)
      • CSE, IT, AI/ML, Data Science, and other top branches are highly unlikely.
      • Some lower-demand branches may be possible depending on seat availability and counselling rounds.
    • Manipal

    Hello,

    If your MET rank is 221 , you have a very good chance of getting admission to B.Sc Nursing at Manipal University . A rank this high is generally considered excellent for the course.

    As long as you meet the eligibility criteria and participate in the counselling/admission process, your

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a MET rank of 1118 , your chances for BPT at the Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), MAHE Manipal are not necessarily low.

    Recent cutoff data shows that the BPT closing rank has gone beyond 1118 in some counselling rounds:

    • 2023 Round 4 closing rank:

    Hello,

    Yes, with 185 in MET , an Allied Health rank of 65 , and 98% in PCBE , you have an excellent chance of getting into Manipal , especially for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) .

    In fact, a rank of 65 is far better than the closing ranks