
NUCAT 2026 test 2 registration is ongoing. Nitte NUCAT Test 2 application form submission can be done till April 13, 2026. The Test 3 application form will be available from April 14, 2026, to May 25, 2026. Candidates must pay an application fee of INR 1000 to submit the form. It is mandatoy to pay the application fee.
The steps to submit the NUCAT 2026 application form are completing registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The direct link to apply for Nitte NUCAT Application Form is given below. Candidates can directly click on the link given here to apply for the exam.
NUCAT 2026 exam will be conducted in three slots in February, April and June 2026. NUCAT 2026 application form dates for tests are available in the table below. Last date to apply for NUCAT 2026 will vary for the 3 tests. A candidate will be allowed to take a maximum of 3 tests. The best score of the 3 tests will be used to calculate rank. NUCAT 2026 dates for all 3 slots are given in the table below.
- 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?
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 |
3 |
| Frequency of application |
3 |
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
Nitte University Common Admission Test NUCAT exam will be conducted in 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 will be available from February 10, 2026, to April 13, 2026.
NUCAT Test 3 application form will be available from April 14, 2026, to May 25, 2026.
A separate NUCAT application form must be submitted for each exam. The candidates must pay a separate application fee for each application. Candidates can take a maximum of 3 tests; the best score will be considered for admission.
NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NUCAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Registration ONGOING |
| 14 Apr ' 26 - 25 May ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Registration |
| 18 Apr ' 26 - 20 Apr ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Mock Test |
| 25 Apr ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Slot Booking Last Date |
| 25 Apr ' 26 - 27 Apr ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 2 |
| 25 May ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Slot Booking Last Date |
| 30 May ' 26 - 01 Jun ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Mock Test |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb ' 26 - 23 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 |
| 15 Feb ' 26 - 16 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Mock Test |
| 09 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Slot Booking Last Date |
Who Can Fill NUCAT 2026 Application Form?
Registration: 10 Feb ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26
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.
Commonly asked questions
The NUCAT application form is currently available. The candidates should check for the important dates and apply before the closing date of the application form. NUCAT 2026 will be conducted in 3 phases. The application form for test 2 will be available till April 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
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.
Commonly asked questions
NUCAT 2026 application form is available on official website. NUCAT application form for test 2 currently available. 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.
NUCAT is an entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs at Nitte (Deemed to be University). NUCAT has subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology for engineering programmes, and topics such as English, reasoning, and general knowledge for non-technical courses. The scores are used by university to determine eligibility of students for admission to chosen programme. It may also be used to assign scholarships and financial aid.
NUCAT Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 2 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
2 Institutes accepting NUCAT
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Yelahanaka, Bangalore • Private
NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University
Mangalore • Private
Can I do BTech without NUCAT?