NUCAT 2026; Check BTech Fee Details, NUCAT Syllabus, Exam Schedule Here

NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )

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NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Mock Test

22 May '26 - 24 May '26

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 18:55 IST
NITTE University has released the exam fee details for BTech courses. The NUCAT 2026 exam schedule has been released on the official website. The candidates can check all the NUCAT 2026 details on this page. Read more to know more about the NUCAT 2026 exam.

NITTE Deemed University has published NUCAT 2026 BTech Fee details. The NUCAT 2026 registration process has started on official website. Candidates willing to apply for NUCAT 2026 can check the exam schedule, syllabus and fee details here.

NUCAT 2025

NITTE NUCAT 2026

NUCAT 2026: Admission to BTech programmes at Nitte University is done based on the Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT) 2026 score. NUCAT evaluates students' knowledge and skills relevant to chosen field of study. The test includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology for engineering courses, as well as English, Reasoning and General Knowledge for non-technical programs. The university uses the scores to assess students' eligibility for admission to their desired programs and may also consider them for awarding scholarships and financial aid.

Candidates can register for Nitte NUCAT Test 1 until February 9, 2026, through the official website, nucat.nitte.edu.in. The NUCAT exam date for Test 1 exams is on February 22 and 23, 2026, with the answer key being released on February 25, 2026. Registration for NUCAT 2026 Test 2 will be open from April 14, 2026, to May 4, 2026. Test 2 is scheduled from April 25 to 27, 2026, and the answer key will be published on April 29, 2026. For NUCAT 2026 Test 3, registration begins on April 14, 2026, with the slot booking deadline set for May 4, 2026. Test 3 will be conducted from May 16 to 18, 2026, and the answer key will be available on May 20, 2026.

Table of contents
  • NUCAT 2026 BTech Fee Structure
  • NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates
  • NUCAT 2026 Syllabus

NUCAT 2026 BTech Fee Structure

NITTE University has released the NUCAT 2026 Fee structure for BTech courses.

PROGRAMMES

NITTE CAMPUS (NMAMIT)

BENGALURU CAMPUS (NMIT)

Through NUCAT 2026

NRI

Through NUCAT 2026

NRI

General

Scholarship

General

Scholarship

Aeronautical Engineering

NA

NA

NA

₹ 225000

₹ 150000

₹ 250000

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

₹ 300000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

₹ 325000

₹ 175000

NA

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

₹ 300000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

₹ 325000

₹ 175000

NA

Biotechnology

₹ 125000

₹ 125000

₹ 150000

NA

NA

NA

Civil Engineering

₹ 125000

₹ 125000

₹ 150000

₹ 150000

₹ 125000

₹ 175000

Computer & Communication

₹ 200000

₹ 150000

₹ 250000

NA

NA

NA

Computer Science

₹ 300000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

₹ 350000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

Computer Science & Business Systems

NA

NA

NA

₹ 325000

₹ 175000

NA

Computer Science (Cyber Security)

₹ 300000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

NA

NA

NA

Electrical & Electronics

₹ 125000

₹ 125000

₹ 150000

₹ 150000

₹ 125000

₹ 175000

Electronics & Communication

₹ 200000

₹ 150000

₹ 250000

₹ 250000

₹ 150000

₹ 275000

Electronics & Communication (Advanced Communication Technology)

₹ 175000

₹ 150000

NA

NA

NA

NA

Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology)

₹ 175000

₹ 150000

₹ 200000

₹ 200000

₹ 150000

NA

Information Science

₹ 300000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

₹ 325000

₹ 175000

₹ 350000

Mechanical

₹ 125000

₹ 125000

₹ 150000

₹ 150000

₹ 125000

₹ 175000

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

₹ 200000

₹ 150000

₹ 250000

₹ 250000

₹ 150000

NA

* Exam fee of Rs.10000/- is collected at the beginning of each academic year along with the annual Tuition fee.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much time is required to complete NUCAT syllabus?
A: 

The time required to complete the NUCAT syllabus depends on your familiarity with the topics and your study routine. For students well-versed in Class 11 and 12 concepts, revising and practicing can take around 1-2 months with consistent effort. However, if you're starting fresh or need extensive revisions, a more structured approach of 3-4 months may be necessary. On average, dedicating 6-8 hours daily allows you to cover the syllabus in 8-10 weeks, while 3-4 hours daily might stretch the preparation to 12-16 weeks. It's essential to allocate additional time for mock tests, numericals, and revising weak areas. A well-planned schedule focusing on concepts, problem-solving, and timed practice can help complete the syllabus efficiently.

Q:   Is there a specific syllabus for NUCAT?
A: 

Yes, the NUCAT (NU Admission Cum Scholarship Test) generally follows a specific syllabus that aligns closely with the high school (10+2) curriculum, especially focusing on topics covered in standard boards like CBSE, ISC, and various state boards. This helps candidates prepare by reviewing familiar concepts. The syllabus for NUCAT 2025 will be released on the official website.

NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates

The NUCAT 2026 important dates are given in the table below.

Test NUCAT Events Dates
NUCAT Test 1 Registration

04 Dec ' 25 - 09 Feb ' 26

  Slot Booking last Date

09 Feb ' 26

  Exam Date

22 Feb ' 26 - 23 Feb ' 26

  Answer Key Release 25 Feb ' 26
NUCAT Test 2 Registration 25 Apr ' 26 - 27 Apr ' 26
  Slot Booking Last Date 13 Apr ' 26
  Exam Date

25 Apr ' 26 - 27 Apr ' 26

  Answer Key Release 29 Apr ' 26
NUCAT Test 3 Registration

16 May ' 26 - 18 May ' 26

  Slot Booking Last Date 04 May ' 26
  Exam Date 16 May ' 26 - 18 May ' 26
  Answer Key Release 20 May ' 26
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NUCAT 2026 Syllabus

The candidates can download the NUCAT 2026 syllabus from the table below.

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Physics Download Here
Chemistry Download Here
Maths Download Here
I PUC reduced syllabus Download Here
II PUC reduced syllabus Download Here
Model Question Paper Download Here
FAQs Download Here

 

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