Manipal Academy of Higher Education will release the MET 2026 admit card on 10 April 2026, giving registered candidates three days to download their hall ticket before Phase 1 of the entrance examination begins on 13 April 2026. The computer-based test runs across two consecutive days — 13 and 14 April — and the admit card is a non-negotiable requirement for entry to any examination centre.

What the Admit Card Contains and Why Every Detail Matters

The hall ticket is more than a formality. It is the primary document that identifies a candidate, confirms their assigned centre, and specifies their exam slot. MET 2026 admit cards will carry the candidate's name, application number, exam centre details, date and slot timing, and instructions governing conduct on the day of the test. Candidates are strongly advised to review each of these fields immediately after downloading. Any discrepancy — a misspelled name, an incorrect date of birth, or an unrecognised centre location — must be reported to MAHE authorities without delay, since no corrections can be made once the exam window opens.

The admit card is available exclusively in digital form and must be accessed through the Online Test Booking System (OTBS). There is no physical dispatch. Candidates who have not retained their login credentials should note that the OTBS password defaults to the date of birth in DDMMYYYY format, unless it was changed during registration. A printed copy is mandatory for exam day — digital display on a device is not an accepted substitute at most examination centres.

How to Access and Download the Hall Ticket

The download process is straightforward but requires the correct credentials. Candidates should log in to the OTBS portal using their application number and password, verify all information displayed on the screen, and save or print the document before the exam date. Keeping at least one spare printed copy is a practical precaution, given the possibility of last-minute technical difficulties.

• Admit Card Release Date: 10 April 2026
• Phase 1 Exam Dates: 13 April 2026 and 14 April 2026
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Access Method: Online via OTBS portal only
• Login Required: Application number and OTBS password

Documents Required at the Examination Centre

Beyond the printed admit card, candidates must carry one government-issued or institutionally recognised photo identification. Accepted documents include an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or School ID. Entry will be refused to anyone who arrives without both the hall ticket and a valid ID. Exam centre allotments and slot timings are fixed at the time of registration and cannot be changed — candidates should factor in travel time and report well before their designated slot to avoid administrative complications.

The Broader Context: MET and Admissions to MAHE Programmes

MET — the Manipal Entrance Test — serves as the primary gateway for admission into undergraduate engineering programmes at institutions affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education, one of India's prominent deemed universities. The exam is held in multiple phases across the year, allowing candidates flexibility in scheduling while maintaining a standardised assessment format. Phase 1 in April is typically among the earlier windows, and performance in any phase contributes to the merit-based shortlisting process. Candidates who qualify proceed to counselling and seat allotment rounds conducted according to the official schedule published by MAHE. Understanding the full admissions timeline — from the admit card release through to final seat confirmation — helps candidates plan their preparation and logistics without last-minute uncertainty.