MET 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Released at manipal.edu: Check Status, Cutoff & Fee Deadline

Overview

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has officially released the MET 2026 Round 5 seat allotment on July 30, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026 can now check their allotment status online at the official counselling portal — counseling.manipal.edu. This round covers seat allocation across various undergraduate programs including BTech, BPharm, and allied health sciences.

Candidates allotted seats in Round 5 must complete the acceptance formalities, upload required documents, and pay the acceptance fee before the deadline to confirm their admission. The seat allotment is purely merit-based, considering the candidate's MET score, choices filled, and seat availability.

Key Highlights

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• BTech: Passed Class 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science as compulsory subjects, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
• BPharm: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• BSc Nursing: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum 45% aggregate in PCB.
• Other programs: Refer to the official MET 2026 information brochure for program-specific subject and percentage requirements.
• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in 2026 are also eligible to apply, subject to meeting the marks criteria at the time of admission.

Age Limit

• Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026, for most undergraduate programs.
• There is no upper age limit for MET 2026 admissions.

Fees

• MET 2026 Application Fee: ₹1,400 (non-refundable).
• Round 5 Seat Acceptance Fee: Approximately ₹50,000 (adjustable against the first-semester tuition fee).
• Tuition Fee: Varies by program and institute — for BTech, it ranges between ₹3–4 lakh per annum depending on the campus.
• Hostel and other incidental charges are separate and payable as per institute norms.

Selection Process

1. MET 2026 Entrance Exam: Candidates must appear for the MET 2026 computer-based test (CBT), conducted at designated centres across India and abroad.
2. Counselling and Choice Filling: Based on the MET rank, candidates fill their preferred program and campus choices in the online counselling portal.
3. Seat Allotment (Multiple Rounds): MAHE conducts multiple allotment rounds. Round 5 was released on July 30, 2026. Candidates must accept the allotted seat by paying the acceptance fee to lock the seat.
4. Document Verification & Admission: After accepting the seat, candidates report to the allotted institute with original documents for verification and complete the admission formalities.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official counselling portal at counseling.manipal.edu using your login credentials (MET application number and password).
2. Click on the "MET 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment" link on the homepage.
3. Enter your application number, date of birth, and security captcha, then click Submit.
4. Your allotment status will be displayed — either "Seat Allotted" or "Waitlisted/Not Allotted".
5. If allotted, download the provisional allotment letter and save a PDF copy for future reference.
6. Pay the acceptance fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before the deadline.
7. Upload the required documents (Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, MET scorecard, category certificate if applicable, etc.) and report to the allotted campus as per the schedule.

Important Links

FAQs

Q1: When was the MET 2026 Round 5 seat allotment released?

The Round 5 seat allotment was released on July 30, 2026, on the official counselling portal counseling.manipal.edu.

Q2: What should I do if I am allotted a seat in Round 5?

You must accept the seat by paying the acceptance fee (approx. ₹50,000) and uploading the required documents before the deadline. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the allocated seat.

Q3: Can I participate in further rounds if I am not allotted in Round 5?

Yes, if you are not allotted a seat, you remain in the pool for subsequent rounds. However, if you are allotted but do not accept the seat, you will be **