NUCAT Application Form 2026 (OUT): Check Registration Date (Test 2 Registration till April 13), Fees & How to Apply

NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )

Satyendra Singh
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 16:57 IST

By Satyendra Singh

NUCAT 2026 application form: Nitte NUCAT application form is closed now. The last date to apply was May 18, 2026. NUCAT 2026 application process included registration, filling detailed form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The application fee of Nitte NUCAT form was INR 1000. 

NUCAT 2026 exam is conducted in 3 phases in February, April and May. Candidates cap appear in one or all phases as per their choices and separate forms had to be filled for all phases. The last date to apply for NUCAT 2026 was different for all 3 tests. Candidates can check this page for complete information on how to fill application form, documents required to apply and NUCAT 2026 dates for all 3 slots.

Table of contents
  • Important Information on NUCAT 2026
  • NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Who Can Fill NUCAT 2026 Application Form?
  • NUCAT 2026: NRI Students Eligibility
  • NUCAT 2026 Application Fee
  • How to Apply for NUCAT 2026?
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Important Information on NUCAT 2026

NUCAT 2026 exam highlights are provided below.

Particulars 

Details 

NUCAT 2026 official website 

https://nucat.nitte.edu.in/ 

Application mode 

Online 

NUCAT 2026 number of attempts 

Frequency of application 

Details Required to fill the Application Form 

Personal, Academic and Contact Details 

Mode of fee payment 

Online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI 

 

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Q:   When is the last date to apply for NUCAT 2026?
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Nitte University Common Admission Test NUCAT 2026 exam is scheduled for 3 phases. Dates to fill Nitte University Common Admission Test NUCAT application form are as follows

NUCAT Test 1 application form was available till February 9, 2026

NUCAT Test 2 application form was available from February 10, 2026, to April 13, 2026.

NUCAT Test 3 application form was available from April 14, 2026, to May 18, 2026.

Q:   Should I fill separate application form for the 3 tests of NUCAT?
A: 

As per details available in the official website, only one application form has to be filled for all three tests. While filling the form, candidates will have to select whether they wish to appear in one, two or all three tests. Application fees to be paid will be calculated by the number of tests selected by the candidates.

Q:   Can the NUCAT Applications filled offline?
A: 

The NUCAT application form will not be available offline. Candidates must fill out the form completely online. Candidates must apply through the official admission portal of Nitte. The NUCAT application form is currently available. 

NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NUCAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
26 May ' 26 - 28 May ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 3

22 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Mock Test

18 May ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Slot Booking Last Date

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Who Can Fill NUCAT 2026 Application Form?

Candidates must fulfil eligibility criteria for application form to be accepted for NUCAT 2026.  

  • General category candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from India. 
  • Candidate must have scored 45% aggregate in Maths and Physics. For reserved category students, aggregate score should be 40%. 
  • Candidate must have studied Maths and Physics as compulsory subjects. Optional subjects are Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics, or Information Technology. 
  • Age of candidate should not be more than 17 years. 
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Q:   When will the NUCAT application form be available?
A: 

The NUCAT application form is closed now for all three phases exam. The candidates should check for the important dates and apply before the closing date of the application form. NUCAT 2026 was conducted in 3 phases.

Q:   What is the information that must be entered while filling out the NUCAT 2026 application form?
A: 

Candidates must complete NUCAT 2026 application form by entering name, address, email ID, phone number, educational details, etc. Candidates must not leave any mandatory fields. Details filled must be rechecked before submitting. 

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NUCAT 2026: NRI Students Eligibility

NRI category is Foreign Nationals or Persons of Indian Origin (Candidates who have completed Class 12 outside of India or Candidates sponsored by parents or blood relatives who have NRI status or Overseas Citizens of India). The admission for NRI category is based on inter-se merit, considering the marks got in the PCM courses in Class 12. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to revise for NUCAT 2026?
A: 

Steps to revise for NUCAT 2026

Give time for revision every day

After completing a topic, revise it again.

Find the weak topics and keep revising.

Make flashcards of important topics and keep checking.

Q:   How to manage time to prepare for NUCAT 2026?
A: 

Candidates can manage time in examination by practising the question papers before appearing in NUCAT 2026. It will help in assessing which section is taking more time, and then work on that part to save time. They must make sure that they solve many questions from each topic to increase speed of solving during exam.

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NUCAT 2026 Application Fee

NUCAT 2026 application fee details are given below.

  • Application fee for NUCAT is INR 1000
  • Application fee must be paid online.  
  • Candidates can use a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI to pay fee. 
  • Once paid, application cost is non-refundable.  
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Q:   Is there any application fee for NUCAT application form?
A: 

Application fee of INR 1000 must be paid to submit NUCAT 2026 Application form. NUCAT application fee can be paid online. The application fee will not be refunded. If the candidates want to appear for exam in multiple slots, they must pay fees separately for each slot. 

Q:   What courses can I apply through NUCAT?
A: 

NUCAT is primarily for admissions to undergraduate programs offered by Nitte University, such as Engineering (BTech), Pharmacy (BPharm), and Biological Sciences. Specific courses available depend on university's offerings for that academic year. NUCAT serves as entrance exam for various Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes. Some common engineering specialisations include:

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Information Science and Engineering

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How to Apply for NUCAT 2026?

NUCAT 2026 application form will be only online. Candidates can submit online application form for NUCAT 2026 using steps mentioned below. The following steps should be followed to submit the form.  

  • Visit official website https://nucat.nitte.edu.in/ to access the NUCAT 2026 online application form for candidates. The candidates can apply for NUCAT 2026 here as well.  
  • Candidates must fill application form by providing details such as their name, address, phone number, and email address.  
  • The candidates must pay the application fee of INR 1000 online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI.

Candidates will receive the Information Bulletin with information on the NUCAT admissions process once their registration has been completed. NUCAT 2026 will be conducted in a remotely proctored online mode.

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Q:   Where can I find NUCAT 2026 Application Form?
A: 

NUCAT 2026 application form is available on official website. NUCAT application form is currently available for test 3. Candidates can click on the link given and fill all the details, and submit form. The details to be filled in application form are personal details, educational details, etc. 

Q:   What is NUCAT exam all about?
A: 

NUCAT is the entrance exam for admission to BTech, 4-Year B.Sc (Hons) Biomedical Science, 4-Year B.Sc Nursing, MBA, and MCA programs at Nitte University and NMIT Bengaluru. The exam is conducted every year in three phases in February, April and May. Candidates can appear in one, two or all three phases and rank will be calculated on best score of all phases test taken by the them.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

For admission into MBA at Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management, candidates have to appear for NUCAT exam. The application fee of NUCAT is INR 1,000. Candidates can pay the through online payment methods.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, NUCAT application is not open for Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management for the academci session 2026. The applications concluded in May 2026. 

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Raj Priya

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