MET 2026 Round 4 counselling reporting begins July 10, 2026. Students must carry originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of all required documents to the allotted Manipal campus.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducts MET 2026 counselling across multiple online rounds. Round 4 is among the later rounds and reporting with the correct documents is mandatory to secure the allotted seat. Missing even one document may result in seat cancellation.
- Round 4 reporting starts July 10, 2026 at the allotted MAHE campus.
- Carry all documents in original and one set of self-attested photocopies.
- The Common Registration Form printout downloaded from counseling.manipal.edu is mandatory at the time of reporting.
- The counselling registration fee is Rs. 10,000 paid online and credited toward tuition fees later.
- If attending on a student’s behalf carry an Authorization Letter in the prescribed format available on the counselling portal.
| Direct Link to MET 2026 Counselling Portal (Active) counseling.manipal.edu |
MET 2026 Round 4 Key Dates
MET 2026 counselling is conducted in multiple rounds, each with a registration window, seat allotment and reporting period. The table below lists the tentative schedule for Round 4 based on the overall counselling timeline published by MAHE.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Round 4 Registration and Choice Filling | Late June 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment Result | Early July 2026 |
| Round 4 Fee Payment Window | Early July 2026 |
| Round 4 Campus Reporting Starts | July 10, 2026 |
Students who accept the Round 4 allotment and complete the fee payment online must report to their allotted campus within the reporting window. Confirm exact dates on counseling.manipal.edu as MAHE updates the schedule after each round.
Documents Required for MET 2026 Round 4 Reporting
Carry all of the following in original and one set of self-attested photocopies. The printed Common Registration Form is the primary document submitted at the reporting centre and must not be missed.
| S.No. | Document | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common Registration Form (Printout) | Downloaded from counseling.manipal.edu; mandatory for all students |
| 2 | MET 2026 Hall Ticket or Admit Card | Proof of appearing in MET 2026 |
| 3 | Round 4 Seat Allotment Letter | Downloaded from the counselling portal after Round 4 result |
| 4 | Class 10 Marks Card or Certificate | Proof of date of birth and qualifying marks |
| 5 | Class 12 Marks Card from Recognised Board | Eligibility verification in Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology |
| 6 | Transfer Certificate (TC) | Issued by the last school or college attended |
| 7 | Conduct or Character Certificate | Issued by the school or college principal |
| 8 | Aadhaar Card or Other Valid Government ID | Identity verification at the reporting centre |
| 9 | Parent or Guardian’s PAN Card | Financial identification; mandatory per MAHE guidelines |
| 10 | 2 Recent Passport-Size Photographs | For admission records and student ID card |
| 11 | Fee Payment Confirmation or Receipt | Proof of online counselling fee and seat acceptance payment |
| 12 | Migration Certificate (if applicable) | Required if previously enrolled in a university outside the home state |
Note: If original documents are unavailable, college-principal-attested copies are accepted per MAHE guidelines. Students who cannot attend in person must send an authorised representative with an Authorization Letter in the prescribed format available on counseling.manipal.edu.
Category-Specific Documents for MET 2026 Round 4
Students admitted under reserved or special categories must carry additional documents at the time of reporting. Failure to produce the relevant certificate will invalidate the category-based seat allotment.
| Category | Additional Document Required |
|---|---|
| SC or ST | Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority (original) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | OBC-NCL Certificate valid for the current financial year |
| EWS | Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format from a competent authority |
| PwD | Disability Certificate from a government hospital or competent authority |
| NRI or OCI or PIO | OCI or PIO card, passports of the student and sponsor and proof of relationship |
| Kashmiri Migrant | Certificate from the relief commissioner or district collector |
Students who claimed a category seat in an earlier counselling round must re-submit the same certificate at the Round 4 reporting centre for fresh verification.
How to Complete MET 2026 Round 4 Reporting
After the Round 4 seat allotment result is released, follow these steps in order to confirm admission at the allotted MAHE campus.
- Accept the allotted seat on counseling.manipal.edu within the fee payment window.
- Pay the counselling and seat acceptance fees online. The Rs. 10,000 registration fee is credited toward tuition.
- Download the seat allotment letter and the Common Registration Form from the counselling portal and take a printout of both.
- Arrange all documents in original and one set of self-attested photocopies as listed in the checklist above.
- Report to the allotted MAHE campus on or before the reporting deadline with all documents in hand.
- Submit documents for verification at the campus admissions desk.
- Pay the remaining course fees at the campus fee counter as directed by the admissions team.
- Collect your admission confirmation and student ID card details from the campus admissions office.
Students who do not report within the Round 4 window forfeit the allotted seat. Participation in a subsequent round depends on seat availability and MAHE policy at that time.
MET 2026 Counselling Documents FAQs
Ques. What is the most important document for MET 2026 Round 4 reporting?
Ans. The printed Common Registration Form downloaded from counseling.manipal.edu is the primary document at the reporting centre. Carry it alongside your MET 2026 Hall Ticket and Round 4 Seat Allotment Letter.
Ques. Can I submit photocopies if I do not have original documents for MET 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes. MAHE accepts college-principal-attested copies when originals are unavailable. Present originals wherever possible as attested copies are a fallback option only.
Ques. Is the parent or guardian’s PAN Card mandatory at MET 2026 Round 4 reporting?
Ans. Yes. The PAN Card of the parent or guardian is mandatory per MAHE guidelines. Carry the original and a photocopy at the time of reporting to the campus.
Ques. What happens if I miss the MET 2026 Round 4 reporting deadline?
Ans. Students who do not report within the Round 4 window forfeit the allotted seat. MAHE may allow participation in a later round depending on seat availability and policy at that time.
Ques. Can a representative complete MET 2026 Round 4 reporting on my behalf?
Ans. Yes. An authorised representative can report in your place. They must carry an Authorization Letter in the format available on counseling.manipal.edu along with all required documents and fee receipts.
Ques. Do NRI students need additional documents for MET 2026 counselling Round 4?
Ans. Yes. NRI, OCI and PIO students must carry their OCI or PIO card, passports of the student and sponsor and proof of relationship between the student and sponsor at the time of reporting.
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