The Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducts an online entrance exam called Manipal Entrance Test (MET), for admission into its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The application form for Manipal MET 2023 was released on October 5, 2022, and candidates can submit it until March 15, 2023, for the first attempt. According to the official website, the MET 2023 exam will be conducted only as a centre-based online test. Phase 1 of the exam will be held from April 28 to 30th, 2023, while Phase 2 will be held from May 27 to 28th, 2023.

What is the MET Exam?

Each year Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducts the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) in two phases for candidates seeking admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Passing this exam enables candidates to gain admission into several programmes, including BTech, MTech, ME, BPharm, PharmD, MPharm, and BSc Nursing, among others.

Purpose & Highlights of MET Exam

The purpose of the MET exam is to evaluate the knowledge and skills of the candidates in their respective fields of study, which helps MAHE determine their suitability for admission into the courses it offers. The exam also helps the university to select the most qualified candidates based on their performance and merit. 

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
Conducted By	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Exam Level	Undergraduate and PG
Exam Frequency	Once a Year (2 Phases)
Mode of Exam	Centre-Based Online Test
No. of questions	60
Duration	2hrs
Question type	MCQs and NAT
Total marks	240
Mode	English
Official Website	manipal.edu

Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2023 application form, candidates must check if they meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Only then should they proceed with the application process. The eligibility criteria for MET 2023 are comprised of the following:

1. To be eligible for MET 2023, candidates must have completed their 10+2 or its equivalent examination such as A Level, IB, or American 12th grade

2. Candidates must have studied Chemistry, Physics, and English as compulsory subjects.

3. Candidates must also have an optional subject such as Mathematics, Biotechnology, Biology, or any technical vocational subject. 

4. They must have secured at least 50% marks in Chemistry, Physics, and any of the aforementioned optional subjects.

5. To be eligible for PG programmes, candidates must secure a minimum cumulative percentage of 50% marks in their qualifying undergraduate degree.

MET Exam Date 2023

Events	Dates
MET 2023 Application Start	October 5, 2022
Last date for Application Submission	March 15, 2023
MET 2023 Slot Booking Phase 1	April 21 – 24, 2023
MET 2023 Exam Date Phase 1	April 28 – 30, 2023
MET 2023 slot booking phase 2	May 19 – 22, 2023
MET 2023 Exam Date Phase 2	MAY 27, 28, 2023
MET 2023 seat allotment	June 2023

Registration Process & Fee

To register for MET 2023, follow the following steps:

1. Go to manipal.edu and click on the “Apply” button
2. Enter the required personal and contact details, including the candidate’s name, contact number, programme level, and other relevant information.
3. Upon successful registration, a unique registration ID and password will be generated. Use this ID and password to log in to the portal. 
4. Complete the application process by providing relevant details such as the preferred course, examination centre, and other necessary information.
5. As a part of the registration process, candidates must upload all the required documents. 
6. To complete the registration, applicants must pay the required registration fee.
7. After entering all the necessary information in the application form, candidates must review and verify the details entered before submitting it.

MET Application Fee

Candidates can pay the application fee for the MET 2023 through online modes such as Debit/Credit card or Net Banking. Here’s a breakdown.

Particulars	Fee (INR)
Application Fee	600
Entrance Test Fee	1400

MET Exam Slot Booking

After completing the MET application process, candidates must proceed with slot booking. Those who have completed all application requirements will receive their OTBS password via email 15 days before the start of MET 2023 for their programme. To book a slot, log in to the Online Test Booking System (OTBS) using the OTBS User Id (application number) and password according to the booking schedule. Candidates can choose a test date/slot from the exam schedule using the OTBS. Slots are allocated on a first-come basis and are subject to availability. Once a slot has been booked, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.

MET Admit Card

Once candidates have booked their test schedule through the online test booking system, they can access their MET admit card (e-hall ticket) within 24 hours. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website of the entrance exam by entering the application form number and online test booking password. The e-hall ticket will also be sent to the candidate’s email address, as the application form mentions. 

MET 2023 Exam Centres

Andhra Pradesh	Assam
Bihar	Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	Delhi
Goa	Gujarat
Haryana	Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir	Jharkhand
Karnataka	Kerala
Madhya Pradesh	Maharashtra
Orissa	Punjab
Rajasthan	Sikkim
Tamilnadu	Telangana
Uttar Pradesh	Uttarakhand
West Bengal

Exam Centres for MTech Programmes:

Andhra Pradesh	Gujrat
Karnataka	Kerala
Maharashtra	Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu	Telangana
Uttar Pradesh	West Bengal
New Delhi

MET Exam Syllabus

MATHS
1. Sets and Functions	7. Algebra
2. Coordinate Geometry	8. Calculus
3. Mathematical Reasoning	9. Statistics and Probability
4. Relations and Functions	10. Inverse Trigonometric Functions
5. Vector algebra	11. Three-Dimensional Geometry
6. Linear programming

 

PHYSICS
1. Physical World and Measurement	12. Kinematics
2. Laws of Motion	13. Work, Energy and Power
3. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	14. Gravitation
4. Mechanical Properties of Solids	15. Thermodynamics
5. Mechanical Properties of Fluids	16. Thermal Properties of Matter
6. Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases	17. Oscillations and Waves
7. Electrostatics	18. Current electricity
8. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	19. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
9. Electromagnetic Waves	19. Optics
10. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	20. Atoms and Nuclei
11. Electronic devices

 

CHEMISTRY
1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	15. Chemistry in Everyday life
2. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	16. Structure of Atom
3. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids	17. Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure
4. Equilibrium	18. Chemical Thermodynamics
5. Hydrogen	19. Redox Reactions
6. p-Block Elements	20. s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
7. Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques	21. General Hydrocarbons
8. Solutions	22. Environmental Chemistry
9. Chemical Kinetics	23. Electrochemistry
10. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements	24. Surface Chemistry
11. Coordination Compounds	25. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
12. ‘d’ and ‘f’ Block Elements	26. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
13. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Alcohols	27. Organic compounds containing Nitrogen
14. Biomolecules	28. Polymers

 

ENGLISH
1. Tense – Use of Proper Tense and Sequence of Tense	6. Pronouns and Determiners / Use of Proper Articles / Prepositions
2. Subject- Verb Concord	7. Linkers: Appropriate Use of Linkers and Conjunctions in a Sentence
3. Sentence Structure: Clauses of Condition and Time, Relative Clauses, Fragments	8. Usages in English: Standard Usages / Idioms and Phrases
4. Synonyms / Question Tags	9. One-Word Substitutions
5. Commonly Confused Pair of Words	10. Sentence Completion

MET Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-based online
Duration	2 hrs (120 mins)
Type of Questions	MCQs NAT Numerical Answer Type
Sections	Maths- 15 MCQs & 5 NATs Physics- 10 MCQs & 5 NATs Chemistry- 10 MCQs & 5 NATs English- 10 MCQs
Total Marks	240
Marking Scheme	MCQ 4 marks for each correct answer.  -1 for each wrong answer NAT 4 marks for each correct answer No negative marking for wrong answers

Subject/Section Wise Distribution of Question Paper

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
Maths	20	80
Physics	15	60
Chemistry	15	60
English	10	40
Total	60	240

Counselling Process

Candidates who have qualified the MET 2023 will soon be notified about the dates for the upcoming counselling sessions. The counselling aims to facilitate admission into the BTech courses offered by the participating campuses. During the MET 2023 counselling process, candidates must register and indicate their preferences for courses and campuses in order of priority. In addition, candidates must pay the counselling fee online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.

List of documents required for MET 2023 Counselling

During the MET 2023 counselling process, candidates are required to produce the following documents for verification:

• A Printed Copy of the Common Registration Form 
• MET 2023 Hall Ticket
• Marks Card for Class 10th 
• Marks Card for Class 12th 
• Two Recent Passport-Size Photographs
• Authorisation Letter (if a representative is attending the counselling on behalf of the candidate)

MET 2023 Reservation

MET doesn’t provide reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBCs etc. Instead, admission to MAHE’s programmes via MET is based on merit.

Colleges that Accept MET Score

• Manipal Institute of Technology (MAHE) – Manipal
• Manipal University – Jaipur
• Manipal Institute of Technology – Sikkim
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) – Bengaluru

MET 2023 Cut off

The release of the MET 2023 cutoff will take place a few weeks after the announcement of exam results. The MET 2023 cutoff may vary for different courses and institutes, and candidates are advised to check the website regularly for details on opening and closing ranks of their preferred institutes.

Several factors are taken into consideration while preparing the cutoff, including:

• The exam’s difficulty level
• The number of applicants
• Seat availability
• Previous year’s cutoff trends

Candidates can refer to the previous year’s cutoff to better understand the marks and rank required for admission.

Important Exam Guidelines

The exam will be conducted in three slots, and students must reach the exam centre as per the reporting time. Students must take care of the following while appearing for the exam:

1. Photo and thumb impressions of candidates will be taken at the examination centre.

2. Students must take a printout of the MET admit card and bring it to the examination centre. 

3. Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry a photo ID proof, such as a Driving Licence, Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc., which they must show to the invigilator when asked for.

4. For students appearing for the MET Exam in specific locations outside India, an additional fee must be paid when taking the test at the test centre. 

5. Candidates can leave the examination centre only after submitting their final exam.

6. Electronic devices, such as bluetooth devices, microphones, calculators, etc., are strictly prohibited in the test centre. 

7. After allotting a computer system, candidates should check whether the system provided is working. Candidates should immediately contact the invigilator and report the issue if it is not working.

8. Rough sheets will be provided in the exam hall. Candidates should not indulge in any usage of unfair means or malpractices regarding the exam under any circumstances.

Preparation Tips

Here are some preparation tips for candidates appearing for the MET 2023 entrance examination:

1. It is recommended that candidates review the official exam pattern and syllabus of MET 2023 before beginning their preparation. This will help candidates to prepare effectively for the examination.

2. Candidates should then create a preparation timetable that includes all subjects and topics. Ensuring the timetable is well-divided and covers all necessary topics is essential.

3. Daily revision is recommended for candidates to minimise the chances of forgetting what they have studied.

4. Candidates are advised to attempt mock tests to track their preparation progress and identify common mistakes. This will also help them familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and improve their time management skills.

5. Candidates should identify their weak areas and give more time and attention to those topics. They should also try to solve more problems from those topics to gain confidence.

Previous Year Question Papers & Mock Tests

MET Mock Test

Previous Year Papers

FAQs

1. Can I get into Manipal without MET?

For getting admission to Manipal University, taking the MET exam is mandatory.

2. How many attempts are there for MET?

Candidates can register for up to two attempts subject to the availability of test centres and slots. The best score out of the attempts will be considered for the ranking.

3. What are the fees for MET form?

MET 2023 Application Fee is ₹2,000 in total. ₹600 for the Application Fee and an Entrance Exam Fee of ₹1,400.

4. Is there a negative marking in MET?

One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in MCQs, while there is no negative marking for NAT.

5. How much should I score in MET?

A score of around 500-600 out of 800 in the MET examination is considered a good score.

6. Does the MET exam have MCQ?

Yes, MET has MCQs

7. Can we write the MET exam from home?

No, the MET exam 2023 will be conducted via a Centre-based online mode; hence candidates need to reach an exam centre to take the exam.

8. Is a calculator allowed in MET?

MET does not allow you to take electronic devices to the exam hall, including calculators.

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