Manipal MET 2026 Cutoffs: Branch-Wise Closing Ranks Highlight Engineering Demand

The 2026 cutoff ranks for Manipal Engineering and Technology (MET) have just been released, giving aspirants concrete data on the level of competition across different engineering branches. The list indicates that students who scored between 720 and 780 on the CSAT were able to secure seats in popular branches like Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil.

Compared to the previous year, the overall cutoffs have risen by roughly 5 percentage points, reflecting a surge in coaching enrolments and a broader push for STEM education in Karnataka. While the opening ranks for newly introduced electives such as Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence remain in the lower 700s, core branches still demand scores above 750 to secure a seat.

Prospective applicants can now better gauge where they stand and plan their preparation accordingly. Those with CSAT scores below the closing ranks may consider alternative institutes or retaking the exam, while students who comfortably lie above the cutoffs are encouraged to complete their application process swiftly. Source: Google News – Manipal.