Manipal Entrance Test • Conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Understanding MAHE's Two-Phase Testing Window, Slot Booking, and Counselling Schedule
MET follows a distinctive multi-phase calendar unlike most single-attempt national exams. MAHE opens online applications as early as October–November of the preceding year, giving candidates a long five-to-six month registration window that overlaps with Class 12 board exam preparation. This wide window is intentional — MAHE wants candidates to register early, lock their preferred test phase, and treat Phase 2 as a genuine improvement opportunity rather than a rushed backup.
Phase 1 is typically conducted in mid-April, shortly after most Class 12 board exams conclude, and is the first opportunity for candidates to record a MET score. Phase 2 follows about a month later in mid-May, giving candidates who are unsatisfied with their Phase 1 attempt (or who missed it) a second chance. Historically, MAHE has occasionally floated a limited Phase 3 in select years depending on seat demand, though this is not guaranteed annually and should be treated as a bonus rather than a planning assumption.
Candidates who registered for Phase 1 are given a distinct window (typically in the third week of April) to opt into Phase 2 by paying an additional re-attempt fee (historically around ₹1,200), rather than filing a completely fresh application. For MET's final merit computation, the better of the two phase scores is generally considered, which is why many serious aspirants deliberately sit for both phases.
| Milestone | Typical Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | October – November | Long early window; Class 12 percentage can be updated later |
| Application Closes (no late fee) | Mid-March | Late fee window extends roughly one more week |
| Phase 1 Slot Booking | Last week of March – early April | Choose exam city, date, and shift |
| Phase 1 Admit Card | About a week before the exam | Downloadable from the candidate login |
| Phase 1 Exam | Mid-April | Multiple shifts across 3–4 days |
| Phase 1 Result / Score | Within a few days of the exam | Raw score and percentile shown immediately post-exam in many cases |
| Phase 2 Booking Window | Late April | Only for candidates who registered before the Phase 1 cut-off |
| Phase 2 Exam | Mid-May | Same CBT format and difficulty calibration as Phase 1 |
| Consolidated Merit List | Early-to-mid June | Combines best-of-two-phase MET score with Class 12 PCM % |
| Counselling Rounds | June through July | Typically 3–5 rounds depending on seat vacancy |
Because registration opens as early as October while the exam itself is not held until April, candidates effectively get an entire academic year's runway to prepare — assuming they register early rather than waiting for the deadline. This calendar structure rewards early planning: booking a convenient exam city and shift becomes progressively harder as the window closes, since slots fill on a first-come basis across limited computer-lab test centers.
Historically, MAHE has kept the broad April–May exam window fairly consistent year-on-year, with only minor week-to-week shifts. Counselling has, in some past cycles, extended beyond the initially announced three rounds into four or five rounds when seats remained vacant at less-competitive campuses like SMIT or MUJ — candidates should not assume counselling concludes strictly after the first announced round and should stay alert to subsequent round notifications even after an initial allotment.
MET registration typically opens around October–November, roughly five to six months before the Phase 1 exam in April.
Yes, candidates who registered before the Phase 1 cut-off can opt into Phase 2 for an additional fee, and the better of the two scores is usually used for the final merit list.
No, Phase 3 is not guaranteed every year — it has been offered in some past cycles depending on seat demand, but candidates should plan around Phase 1 and Phase 2 as the reliable attempts.
Counselling typically begins shortly after the consolidated merit list is released, around the first or second week of June, and runs through July across multiple rounds.
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