MET Examination Guide

The MET result process happens in two layers. First, a phase-wise raw score is generated shortly after each CBT session. Second, once both phases conclude, MAHE compiles a consolidated merit list that determines each candidate's final MET rank — this is the number that actually matters for counselling and seat allotment, not the raw phase score alone.

The 50:50 Merit Formula

MAHE's final merit rank is computed by combining the normalized MET test score (weighted 50%) with the candidate's normalized Class 12 PCM percentage (weighted 50%). This hybrid approach is a deliberate design choice — it rewards candidates who have performed consistently well across their two years of senior secondary school, not just those who peak on a single test day. Normalization of board percentages across different state and national boards (CBSE, ISC, and various state boards) is necessary because raw cut-off percentages vary significantly in strictness between boards.

How to Check Your Result

• Log in to the candidate dashboard on manipal.edu using the application number and password.

• Navigate to the Result/Scorecard section once declared for the relevant phase.

• Download and save the scorecard as a PDF for future reference, since it may be required during document verification at counselling.

What the Final Merit List Shows

No Separate Cut-off for Qualifying

Unlike JEE Main, which declares a minimum qualifying percentile cutoff to sit for JEE Advanced, MET does not impose a separate pass/fail threshold — every candidate who appears receives a rank, and admission eligibility is governed purely by where that rank falls relative to seat availability at each campus and branch during counselling.

What To Do Immediately After the Result

• Download and securely save the scorecard/rank card PDF — this document is typically required repeatedly through counselling registration, document verification, and campus reporting.

• Cross-check that your Class 12 marks reflected in the merit computation match your actual board result; request a correction through the official channel immediately if there is a discrepancy.

• Begin researching realistic campus-branch combinations for your rank band (see the College Predictor and Rank Predictor sections) so you are ready to fill choices confidently once counselling registration opens.

Tie-Breaking and Rank Ordering

In the event of two or more candidates achieving an identical composite merit score, MAHE applies a defined tie-breaking convention — commonly based on relative performance in the higher-weighted subject (Mathematics) or on date-of-birth seniority, consistent with standard practice across most Indian entrance exams. Candidates should refer to the official information bulletin for the exact tie-breaking rule applicable in the current cycle.

Result Validity

A MET rank/result is valid only for the admission cycle in which it was declared — it cannot be carried forward to a subsequent year's counselling. Candidates who wish to improve their outcome must reappear in a future year's MET from the beginning of the application process.

Comparing Your Result Against Previous Cohorts

Once your score and rank are visible, it is useful to compare your standing against publicly available previous-year rank-versus-branch outcome data (see the Cutoff section) rather than judging your result in isolation. A rank that seems high in absolute terms may still be entirely competitive for a strong branch at MUJ or SMIT, so contextualizing the number against actual historical allotment data is more useful than reacting to the raw figure alone.