NITTE Deemed to be University has announced the exam dates for NUCAT 2024 for BTech course. The exam is to be conducted in 3 schedules. NUCAT test 1 will be conducted on February 17, 2024, and February 18, 2024.
NUCAT 2024 application forms are currently available on official website. The NUCAT application form for BTech course was available online from January 1, 2024. The last date to apply for NUCAT 2024 test 1 is February 6, 2024. The registration process for NUCAT 2024 test 2 will begin on February 7, 2024
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Candidates applying under the General/Inclusivity category should register on apply.nitte.edu.in during the specified dates mentioned in table below, based on their preferred test. Each candidate is allowed to take a maximum of 3 tests, and the highest score will be considered for ranking. A Test Registration fee must be paid during the online registration for each test. Upon successful registration, candidates will receive the Information Bulletin outlining the admission procedure through NUCAT.
Commonly asked questions
The NUCAT exam date 2026 has been announced. NUCAT Test 2 will be conducted on April 25, 2026 to April 27, 2026. The exam will be conducted in three slots, in February, April and June 2026. NITTE University conducts NUCAT (Nitte University Common Admission Test) three times a year to provide multiple opportunities to the candidates to appear for the entrance exam and to increase the chances of admission for the students.
A laptop or desktop is the primary device used to attend the exam. The mobile can be used as the third eye. Candidates cannot attend the exam only with a mobile phone.
The duration of NUCAT exam is usually 2 hours. NUCAT can be taken at home or at exam centre. Technical requirements to take test online are as follows:
- Computer CPU: i3 Processor or equivalent (higher always recommended)
- Computer RAM: 4 GB (higher is always recommended)
- Operating System (OS):
Windows 10 (x64) Windows 11 (x64,) Ubuntu 18.4 or 20.4 version (x64) MAC OS (Version 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6)
- Browser: Google Chrome (90 and above) or Microsoft Edge (90 and above)
- Internet Speed: 500 Kbps
- Microphone: The laptop/desktop must be connected to a working microphone
- Camera: Any functional webcam with HD/FHD (recommended)
- Mobile phone / Tab connected with internet: For 3rd eye
If candidates don't meet all the listed technical requirements, they must take NUCAT Test at one of designated test centres, reserved during slot time and date.
NUCAT 2024: Important Dates
NUCAT will be conducted through Remotely Proctored Online Mode OR Centre Based Online Test as per the schedule mentioned below:
| Exam Details |
Dates |
|---|---|
| NUCAT Test 1 Registration Start Date |
January 1, 2024 |
| NUCAT Registration & Slot Booking Last Date |
February 6, 2024 (11:59 PM) |
| NUCAT Mock Test |
February 10, 2024 & February 11, 2024 |
| NUCAT Test 1 |
February 17, 2024 & February 18, 2024 |
| NUCAT Test 2 Registration Start Date |
February 7, 2024 |
| NUCAT Registration & Slot Booking Last Date |
March 31, 2024 (11:59 PM) |
| NUCAT Mock Test |
April 5, 2024 & April 7, 2024 |
| NUCAT Test 2 |
April 12, 2024 & April 14, 2024 |
| NUCAT Test 3 Registration Start Date |
April 1, 2024 |
| NUCAT Registration & Slot Booking Last Date |
June 2, 2024(11:59 PM) |
| NUCAT Mock Test |
June 7, 2024 & June 9, 2024 |
| NUCAT Test 3 |
June 14, 2024 & June 16, 2024 |
How to Apply for NUCAT 2024?
Step 1: Open official website.
Step 2: Complete application form by entering necessary details.
Step 3: Pay application fee of INR 1000 online.
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Student Forum
Answered a month ago
BTech admission at NITTE University is provided based on the NUCAT score. The candidates must appear for NUCAT to get admission. NUCAT Scores are used by the university to determine the eligibility of students for admission to the chosen programme. It may also be used to assign scholarships and fin
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
NUCAT exam will be conducted in 3 phases.
NUCAT Test 1 was conducted on 22 Feb ' 26 and 23 Feb ' 26
NUCAT Test 2 will be conducted from 25 Apr ' 26 to 27 Apr ' 26
NUCAT Test 3 will be conducted from 06 Jun ' 26 to 08 Jun ' 26
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates can prepare for NUCAT using the model question paper provided on the official website. The model paper helps the candidates understand the pattern, type and questions, marks allotted and more
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
NUCAT syllabus is released on the official website. NUCAT syllabus for BTech includes subjects link Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates can check the syllabus on the Shiksha.com page.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates must check the NUCAT syllabus properly before they start their preparation. The syllabus is provided on the official website. Along with the syllabus, candidates can also find the model question paper. Candidates must solve the model question paper. Solving the model paper will help the c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NUCAT exam is conducted for a total of 120 marks. There will be questions for 40 marks from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. There is no negative marking in NUCAT 2026. For each correct answer, 1 mark is given.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
NUCAT exam is easy to crack. It depends on the level of exam preparation and the understanding of the subjects. To score well in the exam, candidates must go through the syllabus and exam pattern. They must attempt mock test without fail. The mock test dates are published on the official website. Th
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Clearing NUCAT in the first attempt is not very difficult. The candidates must check the syllabus and prepare for the exam. The syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabi. If the candidates have studied well for the boards, they can clear NUCAT in the first attempt.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, understanding the NUCAT exam pattern is very important for effective preparation. Without knowing the pattern, candidates may study the wrong topics and waste time on low-weightage topics. By checking the exam pattern, candidates will know the marks allotted for each section, the duration of th
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
NUCAT 2026 patterns are slightly different for each course. The Nitte NUCAT exam pattern for BTech is as follows.
- The NUCAT exam will be conducted online, computer-based mode.
- The exam will be conducted for a duration of 120 minutes.
- The exam includes MCQs from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- For ea
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