MET 2026 Phase 2 application deadline extended
MAHE has extended the MET 2026 Phase 2 application deadline to April 30, 2026 . Candidates must complete and submit their applications on the official portal at manipal.edu by April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM to be considered for Phase 2.
The Phase 2 computer-based test is scheduled for May 23-24, 2026 across multiple centres in India and abroad. This extension applies only to Phase 2 applications; candidates who applied in Phase 1 need not register again.
MET 2026 Phase 2 application deadline extended — what you should do now
Register or log in at the official Manipal portal (manipal.edu) and finish your application before the extended deadline. The university advises paying the application fee and saving your application number and password for future stages.
Eligibility remains the same: candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent. Engineering aspirants should have studied Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. Final-year Class 12 students may apply provisionally, and international applicants can approach Manipal's international admissions office for guidance.
MET 2026 Phase 2 application deadline extended: exam pattern and key dates
MET Phase 2 is a 3-hour computer-based test with 200 objective questions carrying 200 marks in total. Each correct answer gives 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a 0.5 mark deduction. Subjects covered include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English depending on the programme applied for.
Key dates to note:
- Phase 2 application deadline (extended): April 30, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Phase 2 exam dates: May 23-24, 2026
- Phase 1 application end date: March 15, 2026; Phase 1 exam held April 13-14, 2026
- Tentative counselling start: June 2026
Candidates should prepare using Manipal's mock tests and practice materials available on the official site. Detailed programme-specific eligibility, fee details, seat matrix and counselling documents are listed on the official portal; check manipal.edu before applying.
For any clarifications on international admissions or programme-specific rules, contact the Manipal admissions office. Complete your application and payment before the April 30, 2026 deadline to avoid last-minute issues.