MET 2026 counselling registration is live at counseling.manipal.edu and requires a one-time non-refundable fee of Rs 10,000 — students must pay this fee and lock their program-campus choices to participate in seat allotment.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducts Manipal Entrance Test (MET) counselling in multiple rounds for BTech and UG Allied Health admissions. Round 3 registration opens on June 27, 2026, with seat allotment on June 30, 2026. Students who have not yet registered, or who did not get a seat in earlier rounds, can register fresh in Round 3. This guide covers every step of the sign-up and fee payment process at counseling.manipal.edu.

  • Counselling portal: counseling.manipal.edu
  • Counselling registration fee: Rs 10,000 (non-refundable)
  • Round 3 registration dates: June 27 to 28, 2026
  • Round 3 seat allotment: June 30, 2026
  • Login credentials: MET 2026 application number and date of birth
  • Fee payment modes: net banking, UPI, debit card or credit card

What is MET 2026 Counselling Registration?

MET 2026 counselling registration is the mandatory first step in the MAHE admission process. Only students who complete online registration and pay the counselling fee can participate in seat allotment. MAHE conducts counselling in multiple rounds — students can register fresh in any round as long as they hold a valid MET 2026 rank. The entire process runs online at counseling.manipal.edu; no physical visit is required at the registration stage. The portal lists separate login sections for BTech and UG Allied Health programs.


How to Register at counseling.manipal.edu: Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to complete your MET 2026 counselling registration and fee payment:

  1. Visit the official portal at counseling.manipal.edu and click the BTech or UG Allied Health login section, whichever applies to you.
  2. Log in using your MET 2026 application number and date of birth.
  3. Verify personal details — review your name, category and qualifying exam details as pre-filled by MAHE; contact the MAHE helpdesk immediately if any information is incorrect.
  4. Select campus preferences — campuses available include Manipal (Karnataka), Jaipur, Sikkim, Dubai, Malaysia and Nepal; select all campuses you are open to considering.
  5. Pay the counselling registration fee of Rs 10,000 via net banking, UPI, debit card or credit card. Save and print the payment confirmation receipt.
  6. Access Choice Filling — after successful payment, the Choice Filling tab activates on your dashboard; rank your preferred program-campus combinations in priority order.
  7. Lock your choices — click the Lock Choices button before the deadline. Once locked, the preference order is final and the portal does not allow further edits.

Payment tip: If the fee is deducted from your bank account but your dashboard still shows payment pending, wait 30 minutes and refresh before raising a grievance with MAHE support.


MET 2026 Counselling Fee Details

Detail Information
Counselling Registration Fee Rs 10,000
Refund Policy Non-refundable — not returned on seat decline, withdrawal or non-allotment
Payment Modes Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card
Fee for Subsequent Rounds No additional fee if already paid in Round 1 or Round 2

The Rs 10,000 registration fee is a one-time payment for the full counselling cycle. Students who registered and paid in Round 1 or Round 2 do not pay again to participate in Round 3 or later rounds.


Documents Required for MET 2026 Counselling Registration

Keep digital copies (PDF or JPG) of the following documents ready before you start registration, as the portal may ask you to upload them during the process:

Document Purpose
MET 2026 Admit Card Identity and rank verification
Class 10 Mark Sheet Date of birth and board verification
Class 12 Mark Sheet Eligibility verification (PCM or PCB)
Transfer Certificate School leaving verification
Aadhaar Card Identity proof
Parent’s PAN Card Fee payment verification
Conduct Certificate Character verification
Passport-size Photograph Profile image upload

Note: Physical originals of all documents are verified at the time of final admission reporting at the campus. Ensure originals are available at that stage.


MET 2026 Round-wise Counselling Schedule

Event Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
Registration and Choice Filling Opens June 3, 2026 June 17, 2026 June 27, 2026
Registration and Choice Filling Closes June 6, 2026 June 18, 2026 June 28, 2026
Seat Allotment Result June 8, 2026 June 20, 2026 June 30, 2026
Admission Confirmation Deadline To be announced June 25, 2026 To be announced

After Registration: Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

Once the counselling fee is paid, the Choice Filling section becomes active on your dashboard. You must rank every program-campus combination you are willing to accept before locking. MAHE allots seats based on your MET 2026 rank and the locked preferences. Key points to know:

  • Rank choices in true priority order — the system allots the highest-ranked available option matching your rank.
  • Locking is mandatory — saving choices without clicking Lock means they are not submitted for allotment.
  • Seat allotment results are published at counseling.manipal.edu; log in to check your status after the result date.
  • To confirm an allotted seat, pay the first installment of the tuition fee by the deadline mentioned in your allotment letter.
  • Students who decline or do not confirm a seat by the deadline forfeit the Rs 10,000 registration fee.

MET 2026 Counselling Registration FAQs

Ques. What is the MET 2026 counselling registration fee?

Ans. The MET 2026 counselling registration fee is Rs 10,000. This fee is non-refundable and is paid only once for all counselling rounds.

Ques. Where do I register for MET 2026 counselling?

Ans. Registration is done entirely online at counseling.manipal.edu. Log in with your MET 2026 application number and date of birth to begin the process.

Ques. Can I register in Round 3 if I missed Round 1 and Round 2?

Ans. Yes. Students with a valid MET 2026 rank can register fresh in Round 3 (June 27 to 28, 2026) by paying the Rs 10,000 counselling fee. Students who already paid in Round 1 or Round 2 do not need to pay again.

Ques. Is the Rs 10,000 fee refunded if I do not get a seat?

Ans. No. The Rs 10,000 counselling registration fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you receive a seat allotment, decline an allotted seat or withdraw from the counselling process.

Ques. What happens if I save my choices but do not lock them?

Ans. Saved but unlocked choices are not considered for seat allotment. You must click the Lock Choices button before the deadline. Once locked, the preference order cannot be changed.

Ques. Which documents do I need for MET 2026 counselling registration?

Ans. Keep digital copies of your MET 2026 admit card, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, transfer certificate, Aadhaar card, parent’s PAN card, conduct certificate and a passport-size photograph ready before you begin registration.