MET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment confirms CSE at MIT Manipal closes at rank 3,855, Mathematics and Computing at 3,159, and the overall rank band at MIT Manipal stretches to 54,762 across all BTech branches — with the gap to other campuses being very significant.
With Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of MET 2026 counselling already completed, students looking to upgrade seats or secure admission in upcoming rounds need a clear college-wise and branch-wise picture of where closing ranks stand. This article presents confirmed Round 2 cutoffs for MIT Manipal alongside trend-based projections for MIT Bengaluru, Manipal University Jaipur, and Manipal University Bhopal so you can set the right preference order before the next allotment.
- MIT Manipal CSE Round 2 closing rank is 3,855 in MET 2026 — tighter than MET 2025 Round 2 closing of 4,484, signalling stronger competition this cycle.
- Mathematics and Computing at MIT Manipal is the tightest programme, closing at rank 3,159 in Round 2 — even more competitive than CSE.
- MIT Bengaluru CSE is expected to close around rank 12,000–14,000, based on its MET 2025 final closing rank of 13,834.
- Manipal University Jaipur CSE closes around rank 33,000–36,000, making it accessible to a much wider MET rank band.
- All non-MIT Manipal campus projections are based on MET 2025 data; final 2026 closing ranks will be confirmed at counseling.manipal.edu after all rounds conclude.
| Direct Link to MET 2026 Seat Allotment (OUT — Rounds 1, 2, 3) — counseling.manipal.edu |
MET 2026 Campus-Wise Closing Rank Snapshot
The four main MAHE campuses span a very wide rank range. MIT Manipal is by far the most competitive, closing CSE below rank 4,000 in Round 2. MIT Bengaluru sits in the 12,000–14,000 CSE band, and Manipal University Jaipur serves students ranked 30,000 and above. The table below compares three popular branches across all campuses.
| Campus | CSE Closing Rank | ECE Closing Rank | Mechanical Closing Rank | Data Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIT Manipal | ~3,855 | ~6,000–9,000 | ~18,000–22,000 | R2 2026 confirmed + estimated |
| MIT Bengaluru | ~12,000–14,000 | ~20,000–26,000 | ~30,000–38,000 | Expected, based on 2025 trends |
| Manipal University Jaipur | ~33,000–36,000 | ~40,000–46,000 | ~48,000+ | Expected, based on 2025 trends |
| Manipal University Bhopal | ~42,000–50,000 | ~50,000+ | ~54,000+ | Estimated, limited published data |
MIT Manipal CSE (3,855) and Mathematics and Computing (3,159) are confirmed from MET 2026 Round 2 allotment. All other figures are expected based on 2025 data and 2026 Round 2 patterns.
MIT Manipal Branch-Wise Closing Ranks 2026
MIT Manipal remains the most in-demand MAHE campus, and MET 2026 confirms that competition is sharper than last year. CSE at MIT Manipal closed at rank 3,855 in Round 2 — an improvement on 4,484 in Round 2 of MET 2025. Mathematics and Computing is the single tightest programme at rank 3,159. The table below combines confirmed Round 2 data with estimates for branches where official figures are still pending.
| Branch at MIT Manipal | R2 Closing Rank (MET 2026) | R2 Closing Rank (MET 2025) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computing | 3,159 | ~3,000 (est.) | Confirmed |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3,855 | 4,484 | Confirmed |
| CSE (Financial Technology) | ~4,024 | 5,521 | Confirmed |
| CSE (AI and ML) | ~5,000–6,000 | ~6,000 (est.) | Expected based on Round 2 trends |
| Information Technology | ~6,500–8,000 | ~7,500 (est.) | Expected |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~6,000–9,000 | 6,107 | Expected |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ~10,000–14,000 | ~12,000 (est.) | Expected |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~18,000–22,000 | 17,037–22,824 | Expected |
| Chemical Engineering | ~22,000–28,000 | ~20,000+ (est.) | Expected |
| Civil Engineering | ~28,000–38,000 | ~29,232 (final 2025) | Expected |
Confirmed figures are from official MAHE Round 2 2026 allotment data. Expected figures are based on 2025 round data and 2026 patterns. Final 2026 closing ranks for all branches will be available at counseling.manipal.edu after all rounds conclude.
MIT Bengaluru, MUJ, and Manipal Bhopal Closing Ranks 2026
Students ranked beyond 5,000 in MET 2026 have solid options at the three other MAHE campuses. MIT Bengaluru CSE closing rank rose sharply to 13,834 in 2025 — up from 5,687 in 2024 — a 143% jump driven by growing demand for its Bengaluru location. A similar range is expected in 2026. Manipal University Jaipur caters to the widest rank band, with CSE accessible to students ranked up to approximately 36,000.
| Branch | MIT Bengaluru (Expected 2026) | Manipal University Jaipur (Expected 2026) | Manipal University Bhopal (Expected 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | ~12,000–14,000 | ~33,000–36,000 | ~42,000–50,000 |
| CSE (AI and ML) | ~14,000–17,000 | ~36,000–40,000 | ~46,000+ |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~20,000–26,000 | ~40,000–46,000 | ~50,000+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~30,000–38,000 | ~48,000+ | ~54,000+ |
MIT Bengaluru 2025 CSE actual final closing rank was 13,834. MUJ CSE 2025 final closing rank was approximately 33,571. All 2026 figures are expected based on these 2025 benchmarks and 2026 Round 2 trends. Final 2026 ranks will be published at counseling.manipal.edu.
How MET Closing Ranks Shift Across Rounds
One of the most useful things to understand as you track MET 2026 allotments: closing ranks in any branch typically become more inclusive as rounds progress. MET 2025 CSE at MIT Manipal went from a closing rank of 3,479 in Round 1 to 4,484 in Round 2 and 5,529 by Round 3. This means students ranked between 4,000 and 5,529 who missed CSE in Round 1 could still secure it by Round 3. Three key reasons this happens:
- Branch upgrades free up seats: A student who received ECE in Round 1 may upgrade to CSE in Round 2, vacating their ECE seat for a higher-ranked student who had listed ECE as a preference.
- Non-reporting cancellations: Students who do not pay the seat-acceptance fees by the deadline forfeit their allotment, and those seats reappear in the next round for other students.
- Revised preference lists: Students may update their campus or branch preferences between rounds, redistributing demand and opening up seats in branches that were full in earlier rounds.
MET 2026 College-Wise Closing Ranks FAQs
Ques. What is the MET 2026 Round 2 closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal?
Ans. The confirmed MET 2026 Round 2 closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal is 3,855 in the General All India category — tighter than 4,484 in Round 2 of MET 2025, reflecting stronger competition in the 2026 cycle.
Ques. Which branch at MIT Manipal has the lowest closing rank in MET 2026?
Ans. Mathematics and Computing at MIT Manipal has the lowest (most competitive) Round 2 closing rank in MET 2026 at 3,159 — tighter than CSE at 3,855 and CSE Financial Technology at approximately 4,024.
Ques. What rank is needed for CSE at MIT Bengaluru in MET 2026?
Ans. Based on MET 2025 data where MIT Bengaluru CSE closed at rank 13,834, students with MET 2026 ranks in the 12,000–14,000 range are expected to be competitive for CSE at MIT Bengaluru. The official final figure for 2026 will be published at counseling.manipal.edu after all rounds conclude.
Ques. Is Manipal University Jaipur CSE accessible to students ranked around 30,000 in MET 2026?
Ans. Yes. Manipal University Jaipur CSE closed at approximately rank 33,571 in MET 2025, so students with MET 2026 ranks near 30,000 have a realistic chance at CSE in Jaipur. The expected 2026 closing rank for MUJ CSE is 33,000–36,000 based on 2025 trends.
Ques. Do MET closing ranks improve in later counselling rounds for popular branches like CSE?
Ans. Yes, closing ranks typically become more inclusive in later rounds. In MET 2025, CSE at MIT Manipal closed at rank 3,479 in Round 1 but opened up to rank 5,529 by Round 3 as students upgraded branches or did not report after allotment. Students with ranks in that extended band secured CSE only in Round 2 or 3.
Ques. Where can students check official MET 2026 closing ranks after each round?
Ans. Official round-wise closing ranks for MET 2026 are published at counseling.manipal.edu after each allotment. The portal shows branch-wise and campus-wise allotment data. The final consolidated closing rank list across all campuses will be available once all counselling rounds are complete.
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