Manipal Entrance Test • Conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Class 11 & 12 NCERT-Aligned Coverage Across Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & English
MET's syllabus is deliberately aligned with the Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum, making it directly compatible with regular board-exam preparation rather than demanding a separate, JEE Advanced-style deep-dive. This is one of MET's most student-friendly features — candidates preparing sincerely for CBSE, ISC, or major state boards in PCM are already covering roughly 85-90% of the MET syllabus without additional specialized coaching.
Mathematics carries the highest weight (80 of 240 marks) and spans: Sets, Relations & Functions; Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations; Matrices & Determinants; Permutations & Combinations; Binomial Theorem; Sequences & Series; Limits, Continuity & Differentiability; Integral Calculus & Differential Equations; Coordinate Geometry (straight lines, circles, conic sections); Three-Dimensional Geometry; Vector Algebra; Statistics & Probability; and Trigonometry. Calculus and coordinate geometry together tend to dominate question distribution given their conceptual breadth.
Physics (60 marks) covers: Units & Measurement; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy & Power; Rotational Motion; Gravitation; Properties of Solids & Liquids; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Oscillations & Waves; Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism; Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics (ray and wave); Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation; Atoms & Nuclei; Electronic Devices; and Communication Systems.
Chemistry (60 marks) spans Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry: Basic Concepts & Stoichiometry; States of Matter; Atomic Structure; Chemical Bonding; Thermodynamics; Equilibrium; Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry; Chemical Kinetics; Surface Chemistry; Classification of Elements & Periodicity; p-Block, d- and f-Block Elements; Coordination Compounds; Organic Chemistry basics (IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, reaction mechanisms); Hydrocarbons; Haloalkanes & Haloarenes; Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers; Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids; Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen; Biomolecules; and Polymers & Chemistry in Everyday Life.
The English section (40 marks) is not curriculum-mapped in the same chapter-wise sense but draws on general Class 10-12 English proficiency: vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution), grammar (error spotting, sentence correction, prepositions, tenses), and short reading comprehension passages testing inference and detail-recall.
| Subject | Approx. Weight | High-Yield Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80/240 marks | Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Vectors |
| Physics | 60/240 marks | Mechanics, Electrostatics & Current Electricity, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | 60/240 marks | Physical Chemistry numericals, Organic reaction mechanisms, Periodic properties |
| English | 40/240 marks | Vocabulary, Grammar correction, Reading comprehension |
It overlaps heavily since both are based on Class 11-12 NCERT PCM content, but MET additionally includes a scored English section that JEE Main does not have, and MET's numerical questions are generally less calculation-intensive than JEE Main's.
Not necessarily — NCERT textbooks plus standard Class 12 board preparation cover most of the MET syllabus; supplementing with MET-specific previous-year papers is usually enough.
No, for B.Tech admission MET tests Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English; Biology is relevant only for MAHE's health-science or biotechnology-adjacent programmes with separate eligibility tracks.
Revise chapter-wise mathematical formulas before launching your test: