MET 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment: Check Status and Cutoff Today
MAHE releases MET 2026 Round 5 seat allotment today. Learn how to check your status, key dates, cutoff details, and steps to confirm your seat.
AC Team
If you applied for MET 2026, today is a big day. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) releases the Round 5 seat allotment result on July 30. The wait is almost over, and soon you will know whether your dream engineering seat is finally yours.
The result goes live on the official portal, counseling.manipal.edu, after 8 PM. Along with the allotment status, MAHE will also share the Round 5 cutoff. This cutoff tells you the minimum rank needed to secure a seat, so keep an eye out for it too.
How to Check Your MET 2026 Seat Allotment Status
Checking your status takes just a few minutes. Here is what you need to do:
- Visit counseling.manipal.edu
- Click on the 'BTech' option
- Log in using your MAHE application number and password
- View your seat allotment result on the screen
- If allotted, pay the first instalment of your course fee before the deadline
Simple enough, right? No need to refresh the page a hundred times. Just log in after 8 PM and you will have your answer.
Important Dates You Cannot Miss
MAHE has laid out a clear timeline for Round 5. Missing any of these dates could cost you the seat, so mark your calendar now.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat allotment | 30 July 2026 (after 8 PM) |
| Payment of first instalment | 30 July to 1 August 2026 |
| Payment of second instalment | 3 August 2026 |
| Physical reporting to institution | 3 to 4 August 2026 |
What Happens After You Get Allotted a Seat
Getting allotted is only half the job. You still need to confirm your admission. This means paying your tuition fee in two instalments and completing document verification on the portal. Skip this step, and your seat gets cancelled automatically, opening it up for someone else on the waitlist.
So keep your fee receipts, net-banking details, and academic documents ready before the deadline arrives. A little preparation now saves you a lot of stress later.
Steps to Confirm Your Seat
- Log in to the portal and download your fee receipt
- Upload all required documents
- Pay the tuition fee online through net banking, credit card, or debit card
- Wait for the portal to show 'Admission Confirmed' status
Once you see that confirmation message, you can finally relax. Well, at least until classes start.
What If Seats Remain Vacant?
If some seats stay empty after Round 5, MAHE may run an intra-institute sliding round, also called freeze or float. This allows candidates to shift to other available courses within the same institute before the final confirmation deadline. It is a good backup option if your first choice does not work out.
Factors That Decide Your Allotment
Wondering how the system decides who gets what? Three things matter most:
- Your MET rank
- The order of course preferences you submitted
- The number of seats available at each campus
Rank plays the biggest role, so if your rank is strong, your chances improve significantly.
Quick Answers to Common Questions
How is the MET merit list prepared?
The merit list is based on your exam performance. Separate lists exist for different categories, so comparisons across categories will not tell you much.
What happens after seat allotment?
You confirm your admission by reporting to the institute, paying fees, and verifying documents. Miss the deadline, and the seat is gone.
How much is the MET counselling fee?
The counselling fee is INR 10,000, paid online. Good news: if you get selected, this amount gets adjusted against your tuition fee.
Round 5 marks one of the final stages of MET 2026 counselling. If you have made it this far, you are close to locking in your seat. Just stay alert on the dates, keep your documents ready, and do not leave fee payment for the last minute. A few careful steps today can save you from unnecessary panic tomorrow.
