MET 2025 Slot Booking: Dates, Check Steps to Book Test Slot through OTBS

Manipal Entrance Test 2025 ( MET )

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Registration: 14 Oct '24 - 15 Mar '25

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Updated on Jul 30, 2024 11:12 IST

MET 2025 slot booking dates are expected to be released soon. Registered candidates will be able to access the MET slot booking 2025 facility online by logging in using the required credentials. Only those candidates who have completed the registration process will be able to access the MET slot booking facility. It is to be noted that the Online Test Booking System (OTBS) password will be the candidate's date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. All candidates are advised to complete the MET 2025 slot booking process as soon as possible so that they are able to secure their preferences. After the slots are booked, the MET 2025 hall ticket will be generated. Separate MET slot booking will be open for different phases of the exam. Read to know more about MET 2025 Slot Booking.

Q:   How can I select my preferred MET exam centres?

A:

Candidates will be able to select their preferred MET exam cities while filling out the application form. The cities for the entrance examination have to be selected in the order of preference and submitted. During the slot booking, the candidates will be able to select their choice of exam centres from the city that they have preferred. The slots available in the centre have to be chosen and submitted before the final date. The details regarding the allotted MET exam centre, date and time will be available on the admit card.

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Q:   When will MET slot booking start?

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MET 2025 slot booking dates have not been announced yet. Registered candidates will be able to access the MET slot booking facility online. The authorities are expected to open separate slot booking facilities for the different MET phases. If the candidates are not able to complete the slot booking before the final date, then they will be automatically allotted slots as per the availability. No requests for changes in the allotted slots will be accepted after the final date.

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Q:   Which personal details have to be checked during the MET slot booking?

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Candidates will be required to check their profile information and confirm it during the MET slot booking. Basic details such as the candidate's name, application number, date of birth, gender, category, course, group, phone number, email address and more will be available for confirmation. After checking all of the details, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities if they find any mistakes. After the slots are booked, the candidates will be able to access the information regarding their allotted exam centre, date and time.

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Steps for MET Slot Booking 2025

MET 2025 slot booking process will be open online. Candidates can check the steps below to access the MET slot booking facility.

Step 1 - Login: In the first step, the candidates will have to go to manipal.edu and click on the slot booking link. To log in, the candidates will have to enter their MET 2025 application form number and OTBS Password i.e., their date of birth in the format of DDMMYYYY. After logging in, the candidates will be able to change their password as per their preference.

Step 2 - Verification of Profile Information: Next, the candidates will be required to verify their details displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. After verification, candidates will have to click on the 'Book a seat' tab. Selection of the preferred test city under the “City” dropdown list will have to be done.

Step 3 - Booking slots - exam city, date and time: Candidates will have to follow the given steps to book their slots.

  • Select the preferred date
  • Select “Test centre name” from the dropdown. If the city has multiple test centres, the same will be displayed. The selection of the preferred test centre has to be made.
  • After selection, the Test centre address will be displayed along with the number of vacant seats available for booking on each day/slot
  • Once the exam date and slot are selected, the candidates will have to click on 'Book' to book the slot

Step 4 - Confirmation of slots: Candidates will have to press 'OK' to proceed. On clicking, a dialogue box wil appear showing selected test centre address details, date and slot of examinations. Click on 'Confirm' to book the slot or 'Cancel' to resume

Q:   How can I book slots for MET?

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The authorities will release the MET slot booking link online at manipalotbs.com. To access the slot booking facility, the candidates will be required to log in using their MET application number and OTBS password. The OTBS password is the candidate's date of birth in the format of DDMMYYYY. After logging in, the candidates can check their profile and verify it. The preferred exam city and time slot has to be selected from the available ones. After selecting the slots, it has to be confirmed.

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Q:   Where can I access the MET slot booking facility?

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MET slot booking facility will be available online at manipalotbs.com. No other mode will be used to conduct MET slot booking. Candidates will not be able book their slots offline. All registered candidates will have to visit the official website and complete the slot booking. The hall ticket of MET will be generated only after the slots are booked. No additional time will be provided to the candidates for the slot booking. 

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Q:   Which details have to be kept ready before MET slot booking?

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Candidates are advised to keep certain details ready before starting off the MET slot booking process. This will ensure that the candidates complete the slot booking process smoothly before the final date. Some of the details that the candidates are advised to keep ready before the slot booking of MET are - application form number, OTBS password, date of birth and some other personal details. By having the login credentials and other details ready, the candidates can complete the slot booking process quickly.

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MET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Apr '25

MET 2025 Result

TENTATIVE

MET 2025 Slot Booking Guidelines

First Attempt

  • The slot booking will be done on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
  • Allotment of slots will be done as per preference and availability.
  • Once the slots are booked, they cannot be changed.

Second Attempt

Application Status Booking and Test Status Slot Booking for Second Attempt
Applied on or before the last date applicable for 1st attempt Phase 1 Slot Booked (Present) Eligible to book 2nd attempt during Phase 2 with an additional payment of INR 1400, to be made during slot 2
booking
Phase 1 Slot Booked (Absent)
Phase 1 Slot Not Booked (N/A)
Applied after the last date applicable for 1st attempt Slot booking for Phase 2 only and NO second attempt

Q:   How will the slots be allotted during the MET slot booking process?

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After accessing the MET slot booking facility using the required credentials, the candidates will have to select their preferred exam date and time as per the availabilty. The list of the available slots will be displayed according to the examination city selected by the candidates during the registration process. If there is no availability in their exam city, then another preference has to be selected. After the slot booking is completed, the details regarding the allotted slots will be made available in the MET hall ticket. 

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Q:   I forgot to book my slots during the first attempt. Can I do the MET slot booking in the second attempt?

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If the candidates are registered for the second phase, then they will be eligible to log in and book their slots for the second phase of MET. The candidates will have to be registered for the second phase of MET by filling out and submitting the application form before the final date. In case the candidates fail to book their slots, then they will be automatically allotted slots as per the availability. Unregistered candidates will not be allowed to participate in the slot booking process.

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Q:   Is it necessary to complete the MET slot booking process?

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Yes. It is necessary for the candidates to complete their MET slot booking process. All candidates are advised to log in and complete the slot booking as soon as possible since it will allow them to have more chances of obtaining their preferred slots. If the candidates are not able to complete the slot booking before the final date, then they will be automatically allotted seats by the authorities as per the availability. The authorities will not accept any requests for change of slots after the final date. 

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MET 2025 Admit Card

Once the slot booking process is completed, the MET 2025 admit card will be available for download. The candidates can log in and click on 'Generate PDF' to access and download the MET 2025 hall ticket. All details regarding the allotted MET 2025 exam centre, date, slot, guidelines and more will be available on the hall ticket. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their MET admit card 2025 and one original valid ID proof.

Q:   When will MET 2025 hall ticket be available?

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MET 2025 hall ticket dates have not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to access the MET hall ticket 2025 online at manipal.edu. No other mode will be used to release the admit card of MET. Important information such as the allotted examination date, time, centre, exam day guidelines and more will be available on the admit card. Candidates will have to present their admit card at the centre to attempt the entrance exam. Separate MET 2025 hall tickets will be released for different phases of examination.

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Q:   Where can I access the MET admit card download link?

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MET admit card download link will be available at the Manipal OTBS website. The authorities are also expected to send the MET admit card download link through email. To generate the MET admit card, the candidates will have to complete the slot booking process. Only after successfully completing the slot booking, the candidates will be able to access the MET admit card. To download the admit card of MET, the candidates will have to log in using their application form number and OTBS password. 

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Q:   What are the steps to download the MET hall ticket?

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Registered candidates will be able to access the MET hall ticket online at manipal.edu. Firstly, the candidates will have to log in using their application number and OTBS to complete the MET slot booking process. The OTBS password will be sent to the candidates through email. After selecting their preferred exam dates and slots, the candidates will have to confirm and submit them. MET admit card will be generated and be available for download after the slots are booked.

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Highlights of MET 2025 Slot booking

  • Only those candidates who successfully submit their MET 2025 application form will be eligible for the slot booking
  • The authorities will not accept requests to change the allotted MET 2025 slots under any circumstance.
  • In case of the non-availability of slots in the preferred centre, the candidates will have to choose a slot in an alternate centre. Also, if a centre is cancelled for any reason, the candidates will be allotted another centre. Each candidate will be informed about the change and the new centre well in advance by the admission office at Manipal University.
  • Candidates will receive a confirmation mail after they successfully book their MET 2025 slots through the Online Test Booking System.

Q:   Why have I not been allotted my selected MET slot?

A:

Candidates may experience change in their selected MET slot, if the preferred exam centre is not available anymore. However, the candidates will be allotted as per their preferences submitted in the MET application form. In case of any problems regarding the allotted centres, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. The detailed information regarding the allotted examination date, time and centre will be available on the MET admit card.

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Q:   What is the MET slot booking OTBS password?

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To log in for the MET slot booking process, the candidates will require the OTBS password. The authorities have informed that the OTBS password is the candidate's date of birth in the format of DDMMYYYY. The slot booking facility can only be accessed with the OTBS password. Candidates are required to have completed the MET registration process to access the OTBS password. To log in for the MET slot booking process, the candidates will need their application form number and OTBS password. After logging in, the candidates will have to change the password.

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Q:   I have forgotten my MET slot booking password. What should I do?

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MET slot booking password will be the candidate's date of birth in the format of DDMMYYYY. After logging in, the candidates will have to change their password. In case the candidates forget their MET slot booking password, they will be able to regenerate if by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' tab. The application number has to be provided to retreive the password. For login, the candidates will require both the MET application number and OTBS password.

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