MET 2021
MAHE has announced MET 2021 exam details. This year Manipal Academy of Higher Education will conduct MET 2021 for admission to B.Tech, BBA, B.Pharm, Pharm D, ME, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Phil Clinical Psychology, and some MSc in Health Science programs. Other than that, there will be Departmental Tests (DT) for BHM, BA Culinary Arts, MSc in some health science programs, and MPhil in PSW and SCRB. A combination of MET and DT will be held for MPhil Clinical Psychology. Know all about MET 2021 including exam date, application form, admit card, slot booking, result here.
MET 2021 Exam Notifications
Latest: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (erstwhile Manipal University) has announced MET 2021 information at the official website manipal.edu.
- Dates to remember: Click here
- Eligibility criteria: Click here
- Who can apply: Click here
- Online Application Form: Click here (Note – The page reads it is for admission 2020. Therefore you may consult with the varsity on whether the form is for 2020 or 2021 admissions before applying)
MET 2021 Exam Date
Manipal will soon announce the MET 2021 exam dates. Until then, the expected dates as per previous year MET exams are given below.
| Important Event | Date |
| Start of applications | Dec 2020 |
| Last date to apply | Apr 2021 |
| Slot booking | Apr 2021 |
| Exam Date of MET 2021 | Last week of Apr 2021 |
| Result of MET 2021 | To be announced |
The exact dates of the Manipal University Entrance Test are notified with the release of the information brochure on the official website i.e. manipal.edu. As per the schedule of events of the previous iteration of the exam, the application process is expected to start in December 2020. Referring to the usual schedule of events, the Manipal MET has been conventionally conducted in April in the last few years.
Last year, the exam was conducted in the first two weeks of the month of August. However, it can be expected that the exam will be conducted somewhere in the last week of April 2021. Check out Manipal MET exam date of the last few years below.
| Manipal MET version | Exam date |
| 2020 | 01-12 Aug 2020 |
| 2019 | 17 to 26 Apr, 2019 |
| 2018 | Apr 2018 |
Manipal MET 2021 Expected Exam Date: April 2021
Modes of Manipal University Admission 2021
Admission to courses offered by the Manipal University is conducted on the basis of entrance tests. This includes the University’s own internal tests as well as National Entrance examinations. Check out the different admission/entrance tests conducted by Manipal University below.
- Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
- Departmental Test (DT)
- Manipal Entrance Test (MET) + Departmental Test (DT)
- National Entrance Test
List of Programs For Admission Through MET and DT 2021
Candidates interested in admission to UG, PG or other courses offered by the Manipal University have to qualify in a relevant entrance test as indicated in the preceding section. For admission to a specific course, candidates have to take the relevant test and qualify in it. Read on to know about which test to take for admission to specific courses.
MET 2021
As per the official notification of Manipal MET exam, admission to all of the listed programs is conducted on the basis of MET 2021. Check out the list of programs below.
| Institute | Program |
| Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) | All B.Tech programs All M.Tech programs |
| Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSOIS) | All ME Programs |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS) | B.Pharm D.Pharm M.Pharm PharmD Post Baccalaureate |
Department Test (DT) 2021
As per the official website of Manipal University, admission to the following courses will be done on the basis of the Department Test 2021.
| Institute | Program |
| Kasrturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal | M.Sc. Forensic Science M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work |
| Manipal College of Nursing (MCON) | Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program |
| Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bengaluru | M.Phil Stem Cell Technology & Regenerative Biology |
| Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) | Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) |
| Welcomgroup Academy of Culinary Arts (WACA) | BA Culinary Arts |
Manipal Entrance Test (MET) + Department Test (DT) 2020
For admission to certain programs, candidates have to take the MET 2021 test as well as the Department Test conducted by the respective institute. Based on the information available through the official website of Manipal University, admission to the following courses will be done through MET 2021 and DT 2021.
| Institute | Program |
| Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) Manipal | M.Phil Clinical Psychology |
MET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Courses offered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) at different institutes have their own eligibility conditions and pre-requisites. Candidates seeking admission to such programs for the 2021 session through MET 2021 are expected to be aware of these conditions and fulfil them before applying for admission.
The eligibility conditions vary for different Undergraduate, Post Graduate, Super Speciality and other courses. The University publishes separate documents indicating the eligibility conditions for admission to courses/programs under each category. Check out the direct links to get the detailed eligibility criteria documents as per the previous iteration of the exam below.
| Program | Eligibility Conditions |
| UG | Click Here |
| PG | Click Here |
| Super Speciality | Click Here |
| Certificate | Click Here |
| PG Certificate | Click Here |
| Diploma | Click Here |
| Lateral Entry | Click Here |
| PG Diploma | Click Here |
| Advanced PG Diploma | Click Here |
| Post Basic Diploma | Click Here |
| Advanced Training Program | Click Here |
MET 2021 Application Form
Referring to the usual trends in the last year, applications for admission to various programs and courses offered by the MAHE in 2021 can be done online at the official website i.e. manipal.edu. Last year, the University provided direct links to apply online against each category of programs through the official advertisement.
How to apply?
Step 1: At first, visit the official website of the University i.e. manipal.edu.
Step 2: Now, navigate to the admission page for Indian students.
Step 3: Click on the direct link to apply online against a particular program.
Step 4: Enter the necessary details in the application form.
Step 5: Upload relevant documents.
Step 6: Make the payment of fees and submit the applications online.
MET 2021 Application Fee
As per information available at the University website manipal.edu, candidates have to pay an application fee as specified here. Check out the details in the table below.
| Category | Application Fee | Entrance Test Fee |
| General | Rs 600 (For all courses) | Rs 1400 (For selected courses) |
| Foreign/NRI/NRI Sponsored | Rs 2500 | N/A |
MET 2021 Slot Booking
Candidates who successfully complete the online application process for Manipal MET 2021 have to book the test slots. As per the previous year trends, the slot booking is to be done through the Online Test Slot Booking (OTBS). Check out the details below.
- The OTBS is activated only after the last date of the application process for respective programs.
- Candidates must note that they will be able to login to the OTBS only if the application process has been completed in all respects.
- Manipal University sends the OTBS login password to successful applicants through the registered email ID well in advance.
- Candidates have to log in to the OTBS platform using the Application Number and OTBS password as per booking schedule to book a test slot of their choice.
- Booking of test slot is done on a first-come-first-serve basis subject to the availability of test slots.
- Candidates must note that a slot once booked cannot be changed under any circumstances.
MET 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus of the Manipal Entrance Test 2021 varies for admission to different programs offered by the University. It consists of the indicative topics and list of subjects based on which, the question paper for the entrance exam is compiled. The exact syllabus of the exam for admission to different programs is expected to be released through the website manipal.edu in due course of time before the exam. However, candidates can get the detailed course-wise syllabus of the exam from the direct links provided here as per the previous year’s exam.
Click here to get all subject Syllabus of MET 2021
MET 2021 Exam Pattern
As the University offers admission to multiple programs in various disciplines, the entrance exam i.e. MET 2021 is expected to exhibit different patterns of exam for admission to different programs. The exact details of the exam pattern for admission to specific courses are expected to be notified by the University in due course of time before the exam.
MET 2021 Test Instructions & Scoring as per previous year exam.
| The MET 2021 exam will be conducted in English |
| Question paper contains only MCQ type questions |
| Correct answers fetch 4 marks while wrong answers incur -1 negative marks |
Check out course-wise details of MET 2021 exam pattern based on last year’s exam below.
BBA Programs
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 5 Sections
- Total Question- 100 MCQs
M.Sc. Nursing Program
- Duration- 150 mins
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
B. Pharm. And D. Pharm
For PCB:
- Duration- 150 mins
- Section- 4 Sections
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
For PCM:
- Duration- 150 mins
- Section- 4 Sections
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
M. Pharm and D. Phram
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 11 Sections
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
B.Tech Program
- Duration- 150 mins
- Section- 4 Sections
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Program
- Duration- 60 mins
- Total Question- 90 MCQs
MCA Program
- Duration- 90 mins
- Section- 4 Sections
- Total Question- 100 MCQs
M. Tech Program
- Duration- 90 mins
- Section- 2 Sections
- Total Question- 60 MCQs
Master of Pysiotheraphy
- Duration- 120 mins
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
M.Sc. Audio and M.Sc. Speech- Language Pathology
- Duration- 120 mins
- Total Question- 200 MCQs
BA Media & Communication
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 6 Sections
- Total Question- 100 MCQs
MA Media & Communication
- Duration- 120 mins
- Total Question- 120 MCQs
Master of Engineering Program
- Duration- 90 mins
- Total Question- 60 MCQs
M. Sc Medical Biotechnology and M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Human Genetics.
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 3 Sections (Students have to choose any 3 sections)
- Total Question- 120 MCQs
M.Sc (Medical)
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 3 Sections (Students have to choose any 3 sections)
- Total Question- 120 MCQs
M.Sc Clinical Psychology
- Duration- 60 mins
- Section- 6 Sections
- Total Question- 60 MCQs
M. Phil Clinical Psychology
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 7 Sections
- Total Question- 80 MCQs
M.Sc Clinical Virology
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 3 Sections (Candidates can choose any 3 sections)
- Total Question- 120 MCQs
B.Des (Fashion and Interior Designing)
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 4 Sections
- Total Question- 100 MCQs
B. Sc. Animation
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 4 Sections
- Total Question- 100 MCQs
M.Sc. Stem Cell Technology & Regenerative Biology
- Duration- 120 mins
- Section- 3 Sections (Candidates can choose any 3 sections)
- Total Question- 120 MCQs
Mock Tests For MET 2021
One of the best ways to prepare for any competitive exam is by solving mock tests. It gives a fair idea of the pattern of the question paper. In addition, while solving the mock test, candidates can develop strategies according to the sections that are high or low scoring and require more or less time to solve.
Click the direct link to start solving mock tests for MET 2021 below.
| Test Name | Duration | Mock Test |
| MU OET Physics | 38 Minutes | Start |
| MU OET Chemistry | 38 Minutes | Start |
| MU OET Maths | 53 Minutes | Start |
| MU OET English | 23 Minutes | Start |
| MU OET Full | 2:30 Hours | Start |
Suggested Books For MET 2021
Referring to good learning materials is important to fare well in the MET 2021 exam. The questions are often based on concepts and candidates must have a clear understanding of the basics in order to answer such questions. We have provided a list of suggested books for MET 2021 here below.
| Book Name | Author Name | Buy Here |
| Solved Paper & 10 Mock Test For Manipal UGET | Arihant | Buy Here |
| 10 Last Year Solved Paper of PCM | A Panel of Author | Buy Here |
| 10 Last Year Solved Paper of PCB | A Panel of Author | Buy Here |
| CBSE Computer Science | Arihant | Buy Here |
| All In One English Core | Arihant | Buy Here |
MET 2021 Admit Card
Based on the previous year trends of Manipal MET, candidates are issued the MET i.e. manipal.edu. MET 2021 admit cards are expected to be issued in the same way through the official website before the exam. Candidates are advised to keep a tab on the website to know when the MET 2021 admit card is released just before the exam and after the completion of the application process.
Check out some key points related to MET 2021 admit card below.
- It is the responsibility of individual candidates to download the MET 2021 admit card issued to their name from the website. The University does not send the admit card by post.
- In order to download the MET 2021 admit card, candidates have to log in to the website manipal.edu using registration number/User ID and password/date of birth.
- Immediately after download the MET 2021 admit card, candidates are advised to verify the correctness of information such as name, father’s name, date of birth, signature etc. If any discrepancy is found, candidates must approach the authorities regarding the same through the email ID admission@manipal.edu.
- The test centre details, date & time and other information/instructions about the exam are indicated in the MET 2021 admit card. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam centre and produce it whenever asked. In addition, a photo identity must also be carried.
MET 2021 Result
As per the previous year trends of MET exam, final merit list of qualifying candidates is prepared on the basis of MET score. It is expected that the result will be released in the same way for this year also. MET 2021 results can therefore be expected to release at the website manipal.edu shortly after the exam concludes.
The results are available as per schedule at the official website only. Shortlisted candidates are eligible to be called for counselling and admission to the program of their preference for which, they take the MET 2021 test for.
Note: In Manipal MET, the test score is displayed immediately on screen. In addition, candidates can download the test score sheet from the official website manipal.edu 24 hours after the test.
About Manipal University
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is one of the leading academic and research institutes. It has been granted the status of Institution of Eminence by MHRD, Government of India. The Deemed to be University offers full-time courses in more than 350 programs across 31 disciplines. Candidates seeking admission to the programs offered by the University have to qualify through the Manipal Entrance Test 2021. Admissions are conducted on the basis of the MET 2021 scores as well as other internal tests such as Departmental Test. Refer to the official website to know more about various programs and other details.
Click here to visit the official website of MAHE
FAQs
Q1. What is a good score for Manipal MET for engineering?
Ans. A score of 140 or above can be considered as a good score for Manipal MET engineering admissions.
Q2. Is MET exam difficult?
Ans. Reportedly, the MET exam is not as difficult as the JEE Mains.
Q3. Do Manipal University accept JEE Score?
Ans. Manipal University conducts its own entrance test as MET. Reportedly, admissions through JEE score is possible in the fourth-fifth rounds to fill up remaining seats.
Q4. Is there an application fee involved for MET 2021?
Ans. Yes an application fee of Rs 600 for all courses must be paid. Additional charges can be checked from the official information brochure
