Manipal University Jaipur

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

As of June 2026, here are the most recent, dated developments for Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) admissions. The single most important update is the application deadline, which the university pushed back twice this cycle. Read the list top-down: the closest live action items appear first, followed by the MET examination and counselling milestones that drive B.Tech seat allotment.

• Application last date extended to 31 May 2026: MUJ officially extended the 2026 admission application deadline to 31 May 2026, after an earlier extension to 6 May 2026. Admissions are open for B.Tech CSE, BBA, BCA, MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA (JMC) and MA Economics (online).
• MET 2026 counselling is live: MAHE began MET 2026 counselling registration on 3 June 2026 (Round 1 registration closed 6 June 2026), with counselling commencing from 10 June 2026 across multiple online rounds.
• MET 2026 consolidated merit list: expected 8 June 2026; Round 1 seat allotment expected 15 June 2026.
• MET 2026 Phase 2 result: declared 26 May 2026 after the Phase 2 exam on 23-24 May 2026. Phase 1 was held on 13-14 April 2026.
• Entrance exams accepted for 2026: MET, JEE Main, SAT, NATA, CLAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT and GATE.

Aspirants who still hold a valid MET, JEE Main or other accepted score should prioritise the 31 May 2026 application window and the active MET counselling rounds. B.Tech candidates in particular should track the 8 June merit list and 15 June Round 1 allotment closely, because MUJ seats fill round-by-round through the common MAHE counselling.

Manipal University Jaipur Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The table below maps every major Manipal University Jaipur programme to its exact eligibility rule, the minimum qualifying marks, and the entrance exam MUJ accepts for it in 2026. This answers the most common applicant question: "Am I even eligible to apply, and which test do I need?" It matters because MUJ enforces subject-specific and percentage-specific gates, for example Physics and Mathematics are compulsory for B.Tech, while law programmes need 60% in Class 12. Read each row as a single checklist: meet the eligibility, clear the qualifying mark, and hold a valid score in the listed exam.

The key takeaway is that B.Tech and B.Arch are the most exam-dependent routes at MUJ, requiring MET/JEE Main and NATA respectively, whereas BBA, BCA, B.Sc and B.Com run largely on merit plus the university's own application. Note the sharp 60% qualifying gate on BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com (Hons) and B.Sc, which is higher than the 50% applied to B.Tech and most master's programmes. Applicants should confirm their Class 12 stream and subject combination matches the exact row above before paying the application fee.

Course-Wise Admission Status

This table shows which Manipal University Jaipur programmes are open for the 2026 intake as of June 2026, alongside the admission mode and the exam each accepts. It directly answers "Is admission still open for my course?" The admin-confirmed open list for 2026 covers B.Tech CSE, BBA, BCA, MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA (JMC) and MA Economics. Use the Application Status column to decide where to act now, and the Accepted Exam column to confirm you hold a valid score.

The actionable takeaway is that the eight programmes confirmed open (B.Tech CSE, BBA, BCA, MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA JMC, MA Economics) should be prioritised before the 31 May 2026 deadline, while exam-gated courses such as B.Arch and the integrated law degrees depend on you already holding a valid NATA or CLAT result. Because MAHE pools more than 3,000 B.Tech seats across its four campuses, MUJ B.Tech aspirants compete in the common counselling rather than a campus-only list. Apply early so your name reaches the 8 June merit list and 15 June Round 1 allotment.

Application Fees

This section separates the two fees applicants confuse most: the exam/application fee paid to the conducting body (MAHE for MET) versus the institute tuition you pay only after a seat is confirmed. The MET 2026 B.Tech registration fee is INR 2,000 for Indian candidates (INR 600 application plus INR 1,400 exam), and MAHE charges this uniformly across categories rather than offering category-wise concessions. The table lists each category on its own row so there is no ambiguity. Where MUJ does not publish a separately reduced figure for a reserved category, the same uniform fee applies, and any genuinely unlisted category is marked accordingly.

The headline takeaway is that MAHE MET does not discount its application fee by category, so an SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS B.Tech aspirant pays the same INR 2,000 as a General candidate in 2026, with only NRI/OCI/PIO applicants paying a higher INR 2,500. Remember this INR 2,000 is the exam plus counselling charge paid to MAHE, completely separate from MUJ's programme tuition, for example B.Tech total fee of INR 13,74,000 over four years or BBA at INR 8,66,000. Pay the counselling registration fee promptly during your round, because an unpaid registration removes you from seat allotment regardless of rank.

Entrance Exam Requirements

Different Manipal University Jaipur programmes lean on different national exams, and this table pins down which exam feeds which course, the 2026 exam date, and a realistic competitive score for MUJ. It answers "Which exam do I actually need and how well must I score to land a MUJ seat?" For engineering, MUJ's own MET is the primary gateway, while law, architecture and management map to CLAT, NATA and CAT/MAT respectively. Read the Typical Qualifying Score column as a MUJ-specific benchmark, not a national qualifying mark.

The practical takeaway is that B.Tech aspirants have the widest set of options, since MUJ accepts MET, JEE Main, SAT and CUET, but MET is the route that drives the common MAHE counselling and the cutoffs analysed below. For 2026, the MET exam windows have already closed (Phase 2 ended 24 May 2026), so any remaining B.Tech action runs through counselling on a valid score. Architecture aspirants still have a live NATA Phase 1 window running through 13 June 2026 and a Phase 2 on 7-8 August 2026, giving late B.Arch applicants a genuine second chance.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

This table presents Manipal University Jaipur's MET B.Tech General-category closing ranks from the 2025 final counselling rounds alongside the multi-year trend for the flagship CSE branch. It answers the question every B.Tech aspirant asks: "What MET rank do I need for MUJ, and is it getting easier or harder?" The 2025 closing ranks span from the highly competitive CSE cut at 33,571 to the broader engineering range stretching to 51,449. Read lower ranks as more competitive branches and higher ranks as more accessible ones.

The clear trend is that MUJ's CSE cutoff has loosened markedly, with the final-round CSE closing rank moving from 19,857 in 2024 to 33,571 in 2025, meaning candidates with weaker MET ranks were admitted in 2025 than a year earlier. This reflects MAHE expanding its B.Tech seat pool across four campuses to more than 3,000 seats, which pushes closing ranks higher. For 2026, an aspirant targeting CSE at MUJ should aim comfortably inside 30,000 to be safe in early rounds, while ranks up to roughly 50,000 still have realistic chances at other branches in later counselling rounds.

Counselling Process

Manipal University Jaipur B.Tech admission runs through MAHE's common online MET counselling. Follow these steps in order, with the confirmed 2026 dates where known:

1. Counselling registration (3-6 June 2026 for Round 1): Register on the official MAHE portal using your MET scorecard details and pay the INR 2,000 counselling registration fee.
2. Document upload: Upload the required documents (MET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, ID proof, category certificate where applicable).
3. Choice filling: From the counselling start on 10 June 2026, fill and lock your choices of courses and campuses (MIT Manipal, MIT Bengaluru, SMIT Sikkim, MUJ Jaipur) in order of preference.
4. Seat allotment (Round 1 expected 15 June 2026): Seats are allotted based on your MET rank and locked choices; results are published online across multiple rounds.
5. Seat acceptance and fee payment: Accept or reject the allotted seat within the stipulated window and pay the admission/tuition fee to confirm.
6. Document verification: Complete final document verification to lock your MUJ admission; carry originals as instructed.

Candidates who miss Round 1 can participate in subsequent rounds, since MET 2026 counselling runs across multiple online rounds tentatively from 10 June 2026 onward.

Important Dates (2026)

This master table consolidates every canonical Manipal University Jaipur and MET 2026 milestone into one schedule so you can plan backwards from each deadline. It answers "What happens when?" for the full admission cycle, from application start to document verification. The most time-critical row is the application last date of 31 May 2026. Use the Status column to see what has already concluded and what remains live as of June 2026.

The biggest takeaway is that the application window and the MET examination phases are over, so as of June 2026 the live action is entirely in counselling, registration that opened 3 June, choice filling from 10 June, and Round 1 seat allotment expected 15 June. B.Tech aspirants should ensure their counselling fee is paid and choices locked before each round closes. Architecture aspirants remain an exception, with NATA Phase 1 still running to 13 June 2026 and Phase 2 on 7-8 August 2026.