OBC students targeting CSE at MIT Manipal should aim for a MET 2026 rank within 6,500–7,200, based on 2025 counselling data where the OBC closing rank for CSE was approximately 6,726.
MET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment was released on June 30, 2026. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) follows merit-based admissions for B.Tech programmes and closing ranks vary significantly by institute and branch. Based on 2025 counselling data, OBC closing ranks at MIT Manipal run approximately 25–35% more relaxed than the general merit closing rank. OBC students can use this institute-wise and branch-wise expected cutoff data to estimate admission chances across MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) and Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT).
- MAHE released MET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment on June 30, 2026 at the official counselling portal.
- Based on 2025 data, the OBC closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal was approximately 6,726 against a general merit closing rank of 5,129.
- MIT Bengaluru, MUJ Jaipur and SMIT Sikkim offer progressively more accessible cutoffs for all students including those in the OBC category.
- Less competitive branches like Civil and Mechanical Engineering carry OBC closing ranks extending above 35,000 at MIT Manipal.
- Expected 2026 OBC cutoffs below are projections based on 2025 trends; official cutoffs are published after each counselling round on the MAHE portal.
MET 2025 Closing Ranks – Institute and Branch Overview
The table below shows MET 2025 final round closing ranks across all four main MAHE campuses. These general merit figures serve as the baseline for projecting MET 2026 OBC cutoffs. OBC closing ranks in 2025 were approximately 25–35% higher (more relaxed) than general merit closing ranks at MIT Manipal, as seen with CSE general closing at 5,129 and OBC closing at approximately 6,726. The gap narrows at campuses with lower overall demand like MUJ Jaipur and SMIT Sikkim.
| Branch | MIT Manipal | MIT Bengaluru | MUJ Jaipur | SMIT Sikkim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 5,129 | 12,751 | 33,571 | 45,915 |
| ECE | 6,789 | 13,165 | 35,163 | 41,903 |
| EEE | 12,986 | 35,068 | NA | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19,258 | NA | 40,618 | 28,125 |
| Civil Engineering | 29,232 | NA | NA | NA |
General merit closing ranks from MET 2025 final counselling round. OBC closing ranks are typically higher (more relaxed) as fewer students compete per reserved seat at each campus.
Expected MET 2026 OBC Cutoff – MIT Manipal Branch-Wise
MIT Manipal is the most competitive MAHE campus and records the tightest MET closing ranks. Based on 2025 counselling data, the CSE OBC closing rank at MIT Manipal was approximately 6,726 and CS and Artificial Intelligence OBC closing rank was approximately 7,800. For core engineering branches like ECE and EEE, 2025 OBC closing ranks are estimated at 8,700 and 16,500 respectively, derived by applying the 25–35% OBC relaxation to general merit closing ranks. Expected 2026 figures below apply a 5–8% year-on-year competition increase to 2025 OBC closing ranks and are indicative only.
| Branch | MET 2025 OBC Closing Rank (Approx.) | Expected MET 2026 OBC Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ~6,726 | 6,500–7,200 |
| CS and Artificial Intelligence | ~7,800 | 7,500–8,300 |
| ECE | ~8,700 | 8,500–9,500 |
| EEE | ~16,500 | 16,000–17,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~24,500 | 24,000–26,000 |
| Civil Engineering | ~37,000 | 36,000–40,000 |
Expected 2026 OBC closing ranks are projections based on 2025 trends. Actual OBC cutoffs will be published by MAHE on the official counselling portal after each round.
Expected MET 2026 OBC Cutoff – MIT Bengaluru, MUJ Jaipur and SMIT Sikkim
Students who do not secure a rank within MIT Manipal’s OBC cutoff range can consider the other three MAHE campuses. MIT Bengaluru, MUJ Jaipur and SMIT Sikkim accept progressively higher MET ranks and are practical options for OBC students with ranks in the 15,000–55,000 range. MIT Bengaluru remains close to Manipal in academic reputation while offering a more accessible cutoff. MUJ Jaipur and SMIT Sikkim are suitable for students with ranks above 40,000. Expected OBC closing ranks below are derived by applying a 25–35% relaxation over 2025 general merit closing ranks at each campus.
| Branch | MIT Bengaluru (Expected OBC 2026) | MUJ Jaipur (Expected OBC 2026) | SMIT Sikkim (Expected OBC 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 15,500–17,500 | 40,000–44,000 | 53,000–58,000 |
| ECE | 16,000–18,000 | 42,000–46,000 | 48,000–53,000 |
| EEE | 41,000–45,000 | NA | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering | NA | 47,000–52,000 | 32,000–36,000 |
Expected OBC closing ranks based on 2025 general merit trends with approximately 25–35% OBC relaxation applied. SMIT Sikkim Mechanical records a comparatively tighter cutoff due to limited seat availability relative to other branches.
Factors Affecting MET 2026 OBC Cutoff
Several variables determine where the OBC cutoff settles for each branch and institute in MET 2026 counselling:
- Total MET 2026 applicants: A rise in registrations pushes closing ranks lower (more competition for the same number of seats at each campus).
- OBC seat count per campus: MAHE’s internal seat distribution for the OBC category directly determines how relaxed or tight the OBC closing rank is at each institute.
- Branch popularity: CSE and CS-AI branches attract maximum demand and record the tightest cutoffs across every Manipal campus.
- Number of counselling rounds: Seats unclaimed in Round 1 and Round 2 roll over to subsequent rounds and can ease OBC closing ranks in the final allotment.
- MET 2026 exam difficulty: If the paper is harder than 2025, lower score clusters shift closing ranks upward, which can result in more relaxed OBC cutoffs.
MET 2026 OBC Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the MET 2025 OBC closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal?
Ans. Based on 2025 counselling data, the OBC closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal was approximately 6,726 in the final round. The general merit closing rank for the same branch was 5,129, indicating approximately 31% relaxation for OBC students.
Ques. Does MAHE offer OBC reservation for B.Tech admissions through MET?
Ans. MAHE primarily follows merit-based admissions for B.Tech programmes through MET. Where OBC-specific category data appears in MAHE counselling PDFs, it reflects the closing rank at which the last OBC student was allotted a seat. Students should check the official MAHE counselling portal at counseling.manipal.edu for current seat-category details each year.
Ques. What MET 2026 rank should an OBC student target for CSE at MIT Bengaluru?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, OBC students should target a MET rank within 15,500–17,500 for CSE at MIT Bengaluru. This is the expected OBC closing rank range for the 2026 admissions cycle and is subject to official confirmation after counselling rounds.
Ques. Which Manipal campus has the most relaxed OBC cutoff?
Ans. SMIT Sikkim generally records the most relaxed cutoffs among all MAHE campuses. OBC students with MET ranks above 50,000 can explore CSE and ECE options at SMIT Sikkim based on 2025 closing rank trends.
Ques. When will MET 2026 official OBC closing ranks be released?
Ans. MET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment was released on June 30, 2026. Official category-wise closing rank PDFs are published by MAHE on the counselling portal after each round of seat allotment. Students should visit counseling.manipal.edu to download round-wise cutoff PDFs.
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