MET is the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) deemed-university entrance test. For the health field it admits B.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc Nursing and Allied Health programmes. (MBBS and BDS at Manipal are admitted through NEET UG, not MET.) Conducted in two CBT phases. Confirm the exact subject combination for your target programme in the MET brochure.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer-based test (CBT), two phases
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:Varies by programme
Marking Scheme:+4 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQ); no negative marking on numerical-answer questions
Sections
Physics
varies Questions•varies Marks
Chemistry
varies Questions•varies Marks
Biology / Mathematics
varies Questions•varies Marks
English
10 Questions•40 Marks
Syllabus
Physics
Class 11 & 12 NCERT
Chemistry
Class 11 & 12 NCERT
Biology
Class 11 & 12 Botany & Zoology (for health programmes)
English
Comprehension & grammar
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with the subject combination required for the chosen programme (PCB for nursing/allied; PCM/PCB for pharmacy)
Minimum 50% aggregate
Completed 17 years by 31 December of admission year
Important Dates
Registration
January-March 2027
Phase 1
13-14 April 2027
Phase 2
23-24 May 2027
Counselling
June-July 2027
Application Process
Register on manipal.edu/entrancetest
Choose the health-science programme
Book the CBT slot and pay the fee
MAHE counselling on MET rank
💡 Preparation Tips
Use NCERT Class 11 & 12 as the base
Practise MET past papers and mock tests for CBT speed
Lock the easy English marks
Negative marking applies on MCQs - be selective
❓ FAQs
Can I get MBBS at Manipal through MET?
No. MBBS and BDS at Manipal use NEET UG. MET is for B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Nursing, Allied Health and other programmes.
Is MET national-level?
Yes - it's a deemed-university entrance open to candidates across India.