MET 2025 CSE closing rank at MIT Manipal stood at approximately 3,200 — and based on year-on-year trends, the expected MET 2026 CSE closing rank is 3,000–3,500.
The Manipal Entrance Test (MET) cutoff is expressed as opening and closing ranks, published after each counselling round at MIT Manipal and other MAHE campuses. Comparing 2025 actual ranks with expected 2026 projections helps you shortlist branches realistically and set target MET scores before applying. MET 2026 counselling is scheduled from July 18, 2026 at counseling.manipal.edu.
- CSE remains the most competitive branch at MIT Manipal, with closing ranks consistently between 3,000 and 3,500 over the past two years.
- CSE (AI/ML) and CSE (Data Science) have seen closing ranks tighten by 300–600 positions year over year since these specialisations were introduced.
- ECE and IT offer mid-tier entry — ECE closed at approximately 8,000 in 2025 and IT at around 9,500.
- Mechanical, Chemical, and Civil Engineering have closing ranks above 17,000, making them viable for a wide range of MET ranks.
- MAHE is a deemed university; seat allotment for general category seats is purely merit-based and does not follow central OBC/SC/ST reservation norms.
| Direct Link — MET 2026 Counselling Portal: counseling.manipal.edu |
MET 2025 Branch-Wise Opening and Closing Ranks
The table below lists MET 2025 branch-wise opening and closing ranks at MIT Manipal, based on final counselling round data. These figures are the key reference for projecting 2026 cutoffs.
| Branch | 2025 Opening Rank | 2025 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 1 | 3,200 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | 45 | 4,800 |
| CSE (Data Science) | 60 | 5,100 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 130 | 8,000 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 300 | 9,500 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 650 | 13,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 950 | 17,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2,000 | 22,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 2,600 | 29,000 |
| Biotechnology | 1,100 | 21,000 |
The closing rank represents the last seat filled in a branch during the final counselling round. Students with a MET rank at or below the closing rank had a seat in that branch at MIT Manipal in 2025.
MET 2026 vs 2025: Expected Cutoff Comparison
The table below compares 2025 actual closing ranks with expected MET 2026 closing ranks by branch. All 2026 figures are projections based on historical trends and will be confirmed only after the official 2026 counselling.
| Branch | 2025 Closing Rank | Expected 2026 Closing Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 3,200 | 3,000–3,500 | Stable to slightly tighter |
| CSE (AI/ML) | 4,800 | 4,500–5,200 | Rising demand, slight tightening |
| CSE (Data Science) | 5,100 | 4,800–5,600 | Rising demand, slight tightening |
| ECE | 8,000 | 7,800–8,500 | Stable |
| IT | 9,500 | 9,000–10,000 | Stable |
| EEE | 13,000 | 12,500–14,000 | Stable |
| Mechanical Engineering | 17,500 | 17,000–19,000 | Stable to slight easing |
| Chemical Engineering | 22,500 | 22,000–24,000 | Stable |
| Civil Engineering | 29,000 | 28,000–31,000 | Stable |
| Biotechnology | 21,000 | 20,500–22,000 | Stable |
Branch-Wise Trend Analysis
Here is what year-on-year MET rank data shows for each branch group at MIT Manipal:
Technology Branches (CSE, AI/ML, Data Science): These branches show the steepest upward pressure on competition. CSE closing rank tightened from around 2,800 in 2024 to approximately 3,200 in 2025 — a shift of roughly 14%. AI/ML and Data Science are the fastest-growing in terms of demand, with closing ranks shifting 300–600 positions tighter each year. Students targeting these branches in 2026 should aim for a rank well below the 2025 closing figure to maintain a comfortable buffer across counselling rounds.
ECE, IT, and EEE: These branches have shown stable closing ranks over the 2024–2025 period. ECE hovered between 7,500 and 8,000, and IT stayed in the 8,800–9,500 range. No significant movement is expected in 2026 unless seat intake or the applicant pool changes substantially. Students with MET ranks in the 8,000–13,000 range find these branches a reliable option.
Core Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical): Demand for these branches has remained flat. Closing ranks above 17,000 mean students with mid-range MET ranks still have strong prospects here. Mechanical Engineering saw marginal easing between 2024 and 2025, and a similar slight relaxation is possible in 2026 if applicant numbers plateau.
Biotechnology: With a closing rank near 21,000 in 2025, Biotechnology remains accessible across a wide MET rank range. Demand has been consistent, and the expected 2026 closing rank of 20,500–22,000 reflects no major shift for life-science-focused students at MAHE.
Factors Driving MET Cutoff Changes
Understanding what drives cutoff movement each year helps you choose and rank your branch preferences more accurately:
- Total applicant volume: A larger MET applicant pool sharpens competition and pushes closing ranks for popular branches like CSE to lower numbers, making entry harder.
- Seat intake revision: MAHE periodically revises branch-wise seat capacity. An increase in CSE seats would ease the closing rank; a reduction would tighten it further.
- Exam difficulty: A harder MET paper compresses score distributions, causing rank bunching in the mid-range and raising competition near top-branch closing ranks.
- Industry-driven demand shifts: Growing careers in AI, cloud, and data continue to funnel students toward CSE variants, sustaining year-on-year rank pressure for those branches specifically.
- Number of counselling rounds: MAHE typically conducts multiple rounds. Later rounds absorb students with higher rank numbers, and the effective final closing rank can differ from the first-round figure.
MET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What was the MET 2025 closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal?
Ans. Based on 2025 counselling trends, the MET 2025 closing rank for CSE at MIT Manipal was approximately 3,200. Official round-wise cutoffs are published on counseling.manipal.edu after each counselling round concludes.
Ques. Is the MET CSE cutoff becoming tighter every year?
Ans. Yes. MET CSE closing ranks have tightened consistently — from around 2,800 in 2024 to approximately 3,200 in 2025. The expected MET 2026 CSE closing rank is 3,000–3,500 based on current trends, meaning you need a better rank each year to secure CSE at MIT Manipal.
Ques. What rank is considered safe for ECE at MIT Manipal in MET 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 data and projected trends, a MET rank below 8,000 is generally considered safe for ECE at MIT Manipal. The expected 2026 closing rank for ECE is approximately 7,800–8,500, so a rank comfortably below 7,800 offers the best security.
Ques. Does MET have separate cutoffs for OBC, SC, or ST students?
Ans. MAHE is a deemed university and does not follow central government OBC/SC/ST reservation norms. General merit seat allotment is purely rank-based. Separate seat pools exist for NRI and management quota categories with their own eligibility criteria — check counseling.manipal.edu for current details.
Ques. Which branch has the most relaxed MET cutoff at MIT Manipal?
Ans. Civil Engineering had the highest (most relaxed) closing rank in 2025 at approximately 29,000. Chemical Engineering (closing rank ~22,500) and Biotechnology (~21,000) also have accessible cutoffs. Expected 2026 closing ranks for these branches remain in a similar range based on trends.
Ques. When and where will the official MET 2026 cutoff be published?
Ans. The official MET 2026 branch-wise opening and closing ranks will be published on counseling.manipal.edu after each counselling round. MET 2026 counselling begins July 18, 2026 — check the portal for round-wise allotment data as it is released.
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