MIT Manipal B.Tech Admission 2026 is offered through the Manipal Entrance Test, called MET, conducted by MAHE. Students with a valid JEE Main score can also choose the separate JEE route. For the MET route, the merit score gives equal value to the entrance test and board marks: 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech 2026, MET Route: Admission is through MET conducted by MAHE. Seat allotment and fee payment are completed through the official admission portal.
  • B.Tech 2026, JEE Main Route: A single counselling round is held on the basis of JEE Main CRL. Students must register separately at apply.manipal.edu.
  • The MET registration fee is INR 2,000, made up of INR 600 application fee and INR 1,400 test fee. The JEE Main route registration fee is also INR 2,000.
  • Indian candidates have to pay a separate counselling registration fee of INR 2,000.
  • The HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship gives fully funded education to 60 meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds. Students need family income below INR 8 lakhs, at least 85% in Class 12, and a MET rank from 1 to 10,000. They must also have studied Classes 8 to 12 only in Indian government or government PU colleges.
  • MIT Manipal accepts students only through merit at apply.manipal.edu. It does not use agents or middlemen for admission.

MIT Manipal Admission Portal 2026: admissions.manipal.edu

Direct Admission at MIT Manipal: MIT Manipal has no management quota. B.Tech seats are allotted only through MET or JEE Main merit. If a student gives false details, the admission can be cancelled without any fee refund.

MIT Manipal B.Tech Admission 2026

MIT Manipal B.Tech admission 2026 is handled through MET, the Manipal Entrance Test held by MAHE. The process has 6 steps, starting with online registration and ending with counselling, seat acceptance, and final admission formalities.

MIT Manipal B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Route Eligibility Selection Criteria
MET Route 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects. Students must also have Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a relevant technical vocational subject as an optional subject. A minimum 50% aggregate is needed in Physics, Mathematics, and any one optional subject Composite merit based on 50% MET score and 50% Class 12 marks in Physics, Mathematics, Optional subject, and English
JEE Main Route The same 10+2 eligibility applies, along with a valid JEE Main CRL, which means Common Rank List, score One counselling round is held according to JEE Main CRL rank. Students need separate registration at apply.manipal.edu

MIT Manipal B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

MIT Manipal gives the same importance to entrance performance and Class 12 performance for the MET route. Because of this, good board marks can help a student even if the MET score is not very high.

  • MET Route merit formula: MET score carries 50% weight, and Class 12 marks in Physics, Mathematics, any one optional subject, and English together carry 50% weight.
  • JEE Main Route: Students with JEE Main CRL rank do not need MET for this route. Admission is through one counselling round, and seats in this pool may be different from the MET pool.
  • Being listed in the merit list does not by itself confirm admission. Students must finish counselling and admission steps within the given deadlines.
  • The email ID and mobile number entered during registration cannot be corrected later if typed wrongly. Students should check these details before submitting the form.

How to Apply for B.Tech at MIT Manipal?

  • Submit the form online at apply.manipal.edu. For the MET route, pay INR 2,000, which includes INR 600 application fee and INR 1,400 test fee. For the JEE Main route, pay INR 2,000 and upload the JEE Main scorecard.
  • After registration, download the MET admit card from the MAHE portal and appear for the test at the selected exam centre.
  • Once the MET result is available, log in to the counselling portal, pay the INR 2,000 counselling registration fee, and enter branch and campus choices.
  • Check the seat allotment result and accept the allotted seat by paying the first-year fee within the given deadline.
  • Visit MIT Manipal for admission formalities with original documents, including 10+2 mark sheet and certificates, NATA/MET scorecard, ID proof, and category certificates if applicable.

MIT Manipal Scholarships 2026

MIT Manipal and MAHE provide merit-based and need-based scholarships for eligible B.Tech students.

  • HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship: This scholarship funds the full education of 60 students in each batch. To qualify, students need family income below INR 8 lakhs, at least 85% in Class 12, a MET rank between 1 and 10,000, and schooling from Classes 8 to 12 only in government or government PU colleges in India. It covers full tuition, accommodation, and other expenses. Students can apply during counselling at admissions.manipal.edu.
  • Central Government Scholarships, NSP: SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The family income limit ranges from INR 2.5 lakhs to INR 6 lakhs, depending on the scheme.
  • State Government Scholarships: Students from Karnataka who meet the conditions can apply for state government merit and means-tested scholarships through the Karnataka state scholarship portal.

MIT Manipal Admission FAQs

Ques. What weightage is used for MIT Manipal B.Tech merit?

Ans. MIT Manipal prepares B.Tech merit through a composite score. MET score gets 50% weight, and Class 12 marks in Physics, Mathematics, one optional subject such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Biology, and English together get 50% weight.

Ques. Can students skip MET for MIT Manipal B.Tech admission?

Ans. MET is needed for the MET route. Students who have a valid JEE Main CRL score may apply through the JEE Main route at apply.manipal.edu. That route uses JEE Main CRL rank for one counselling round and does not require MET.

Ques. How much does the MET 2026 application cost?

Ans. The MET 2026 application fee is INR 2,000. This includes INR 600 for the application and INR 1,400 for the test. During seat allotment registration, students also need to pay a separate counselling fee of INR 2,000.

Ques. Who can apply for B.Tech at MIT Manipal?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 or an equivalent exam with Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects. They also need Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a technical vocational subject as an optional subject. A minimum combined score of 50% in Physics, Mathematics, and the optional subject is required.

Ques. Does MIT Manipal have donation or management quota seats?

Ans. No. MIT Manipal does not admit students through management quota or donation-based seats. B.Tech admission is only through MET or JEE Main merit. Applications through agents or unofficial channels are not accepted, and students must apply at apply.manipal.edu.

Ques. Who gets the HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship?

Ans. The HBSF-MAHE EduEmpower Scholarship supports 60 meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in each batch. Students need family income below INR 8 lakhs, at least 85% in Class 12, a MET rank within 1 to 10,000, and schooling from Classes 8 to 12 only in Indian government or government PU colleges.

Ques. Where should students check MIT Manipal counselling updates?

Ans. Students should use admissions.manipal.edu for counselling rounds, seat allotment updates, fee payment steps, and spot admission notices, if any are announced.

Ques. Are Class 12 marks enough for MIT Manipal B.Tech admission?

Ans. No. Class 12 marks alone are not enough for MIT Manipal B.Tech admission. Students must have either MET or JEE Main. A valid JEE Main CRL rank allows application through the JEE Main route without taking MET, but registration at apply.manipal.edu is still required.