MET 2026 Round 5 Cutoff Released at counseling.manipal.edu: Check Allotment Status & Closing Ranks

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has officially released the MET 2026 Round 5 Cutoff along with the fifth seat allotment results. Candidates who participated in the ongoing counseling process for undergraduate engineering (B.Tech) admissions can now check their seat allotment status and campus-wise closing ranks on the official portal, counseling.manipal.edu.

The release of the Round 5 cutoff marks a critical stage in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026 admission cycle. Candidates allotted seats in this final main round are required to confirm their acceptance by paying the first installment of the course fee before August 1, 2026.

Key Highlights of MET 2026 Round 5 Allotment

The Round 5 cutoff lists the course-wise and campus-wise closing ranks across all participating campuses of MAHE:

• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal

• MIT Bengaluru

• Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Sikkim

Admission allotments have been made strictly on the basis of candidates’ MET 2026 merit ranks, program choices filled during preference submission, and seat availability following the completion of earlier counseling rounds.

How to Check MET 2026 Round 5 Cutoff and Allotment Status

Candidates who appeared in MET 2026 and registered for counseling can follow these simple steps to access their individual seat allotment and verify official cutoff ranks:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official counseling portal at counseling.manipal.edu.

2. Login to the Candidate Portal: Click on the candidate login link and enter your MET 2026 Application Number and Password.

3. View Allotment Status: Navigate to the “Seat Allotment Result” tab to check whether a seat has been allocated to you.

4. Download Cutoff PDF: Access the branch-wise and campus-wise Round 5 closing rank PDF directly from the dashboard to evaluate cutoff trends.

5. Download Allotment Letter: Download and print your Round 5 Provisional Allotment Letter for record-keeping and offline document verification.

Factors Shaping the MET 2026 Cutoff Ranks

The cutoff ranks for MAHE admissions fluctuate across counseling rounds. Authorities determine the final closing ranks based on multiple critical factors:

• Total Number of Applicants: The overall volume of candidates taking the test and registering for counseling.

• Difficulty Level of MET 2026: Variations in question paper difficulty across test phases.

• Seat Matrix: Total sanctioned seats available for each B.Tech branch across the four constituent campuses.

• Candidate Choice Filling: Popularity and demand trends for high-demand branches such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML), and Data Science.

• Seat Vacancies Post Round 4: Vacancies created by candidates opting out for other state or national counseling rounds (e.g., JEE Main or KCET).

Highly competitive streams like B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at MIT Manipal recorded the strictest closing ranks, while newer specialized streams and regional campuses saw relatively relaxed rank thresholds.

Essential Next Steps for Allotted Candidates

Candidates who have been allotted a new seat or upgraded to a preferred choice in Round 5 must complete the online reporting process immediately to secure their seat.

• Fee Payment: The first installment of course fees must be deposited online via net banking, credit card, or debit card on or before August 1, 2026. Failure to submit the fee within the stipulated timeframe will result in automatic cancellation of the seat allotment.

• Document Verification: Upload scanned copies of required original certificates, including Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, ID proof, and passport-size photographs, as per the institute’s guidelines.

• Seat Confirmation: Post fee verification, download the final confirmation receipt and follow instructions issued by respective campuses regarding physical reporting dates and orientation schedules.