| Updated On - Jun 9, 2026
MAHE released the MET 2026 Round 1 cutoff on June 8 along with seat allotment results. Allotted candidates must pay the first tuition fee instalment by June 15 at counseling.manipal.edu to confirm BTech seats across the four campuses.
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has released the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026 Round 1 closing ranks on the official counselling portal at counseling.manipal.edu. The cutoff was published on June 8, 2026, alongside the Round 1 seat allotment result for BTech admission. Candidates can download the cutoff PDF titled BTech Common Counseling 2026 Cutoff Rank Round 1 from the portal.
The cutoff lists category-wise, campus-wise and programme-wise closing ranks for all four participating MAHE campuses. Allotted candidates must accept the seat and pay the first instalment of the tuition fee by June 15, 2026. Non-payment by this deadline will lead to automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.
Check Now: Download MET 2026 Round 1 Cutoff Rank PDF
MET 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 registration and choice filling | June 3 to June 6, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | June 8, 2026 |
| Round 1 cutoff release | June 8, 2026 |
| First tuition fee instalment deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 schedule | To be announced on the portal |
Participating MAHE Campuses
The MET 2026 cutoff covers BTech seats across four MAHE campuses. Closing ranks vary by campus due to seat capacity and applicant demand.
- Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal
- Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru
- Manipal University, Jaipur
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim
Computer Science and Engineering remains the most competitive branch at MIT Manipal. The closing rank widens as candidates look at Bengaluru, Jaipur and Sikkim campuses.
How to Check the MET 2026 Round 1 Cutoff?
Candidates can download the official Round 1 cutoff PDF in a few steps. The PDF lists opening and closing ranks by campus, branch and category.
- Visit the official portal at counseling.manipal.edu.
- Log in using your MET application number and password.
- Open the BTech Common Counseling 2026 section.
- Click on the Round 1 cutoff rank PDF link.
- Download the file and check your campus, branch and category rank.
How to Confirm the Allotted MET 2026 Seat?
Allotted candidates must pay the first instalment of the tuition fee within the window. The counselling fee paid earlier is adjusted against the tuition fee.
- Log in to counseling.manipal.edu using your credentials.
- Check the Round 1 seat allotment letter on the dashboard.
- Choose to accept, upgrade or withdraw from the allotted seat.
- Pay the first tuition fee instalment by June 15, 2026.
- Use net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI for payment.
Candidates who do not get a preferred seat in Round 1 can wait for Round 2. MAHE allows fresh registrations for every counselling round at the official portal.
MAHE publishes its Round 1 cutoff together with the seat allotment. This helps candidates judge their chances before Round 2 choice filling. Cutoffs usually relax slightly in later rounds as seats move.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the Round 1 cutoff PDF from counseling.manipal.edu.
- Compare your MET rank with the closing rank for your chosen branch.
- If allotted a seat, decide whether to accept, upgrade or withdraw.
- Arrange the first tuition fee instalment before June 15, 2026.
- Keep Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, ID proof and rank card ready.
- Check the portal daily for Round 2 schedule and vacant seat updates.
Watch counseling.manipal.edu for the MET 2026 Round 2 registration schedule and the list of vacant seats after the June 15 fee deadline.
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