NUCAT Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Dates (June 25 - 30), Fees & Procedure

NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )

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NUCAT Counselling 2026 is conducted after the 3rd schedule of the exam concludes.  The counselling dates of NUCAT 2026 are from June 25 to June 30, 2026. The official counselling dates were published on the official website along with the exam schedule. The NUCAT University 2026 counselling process will be carried out for the candidates whose names are included in the merit list. The entrance exam results will be released on June 20, 2026. After the NUCAT 2026 results are announced, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, conducts the counselling for the qualified candidates. 

All applicants whose names appear on the merit list can attend the counselling session. The Nitte NUCAT counselling session will be conducted online. Candidates are expected to present both the original and photocopies of the necessary documents during verification.

The NUCAT Nitte counselling 2026 and seat allocation process is done according to the merit and preference of the students. The counselling process is done in various rounds. Read more details about the NUCAT counselling on this page below. 

Table of contents
  • NUCAT 2026 Counselling Process
  • NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Who is Eligible for NUCAT 2026 Counselling?
  • NUCAT Counselling Dates 2026
  • Documents Required for NUCAT Counselling
  • Highlights of NUCAT Counselling
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NUCAT 2026 Counselling Process

NUCAT counselling consists of several steps, including registration, choice locking, seat allotment, fee payment, etc. Information regarding the NUCAT Counselling process is given below.
  • All candidates listed in merit list will be called for NUCAT 2026 counselling.
  • If candidate is offered a seat, they can confirm acceptance of the seat by paying the first-year fees through various online payment modes or by submitting a demand draft in person at NMAMIT, Nitte. 
  • If candidate has confirmed his/her seat in Round 1 of counselling and wishes to upgrade or change it, they may participate in Round 2 of counselling. They can enter their preferences for an upgrade or change during Round 2.
  • If a candidate participated in Round 1 and was not allotted a seat or did not accept an admission offer, they can participate in Round 2.
  • If the candidate did not participate or make a choice in Round 1 of counselling, they can participate in Round 2.
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Q:   How is the NUCAT 2026 counselling conducted?
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NUCAT counselling is usually conducted in online mode. The mode of counselling is usually communicated by the university to the candidates. The candidates must take all the required documents for document verification after the counselling process. The candidates can confirm the seat allotted by paying the first-term course fee. 

Q:   What documents are required for NUCAT counselling?
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The documents required for NUCAT counselling are:

  • Original and photocopies of educational certificates.
  • NUCAT admit card.
  • NUCAT scorecard.
  • Documents as specified by the university.

NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
25 Feb ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Answer Key

29 Apr ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Answer Key

10 Jun ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Answer Key

20 Jun ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Result

25 Jun ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Counselling (JEE)

27 Jun ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Counselling (TFW)

29 Jun ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Counselling (Inclusivity)

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Who is Eligible for NUCAT 2026 Counselling?

All candidates whose names are on merit list are eligible to attend NUCAT 2026 counselling. The merit list will be available on official website after NUCAT 2026 results are out. The merit list is prepared based on scores of the candidates in NUCAT exam. The counselling process will be held in many rounds. 

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Q:   What happens if I do not attend NUCAT counselling?
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Candidates not attending NUCAT counselling will not be given admission in college. Candidates must follow schedule and attend counselling. If you do not attend, your name may be removed from merit list, and you may not be able to get admission to university. Therefore, it is important to attend counselling process and complete admission formalities as per schedule.

Q:   When does NUCAT counselling start?
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NUCAT counselling starts after the  NUCAT results are out. The NUCAT 2026 counselling will be mostly conducted from June 25 to June 30, 2026. The counselling is conducted in various rounds. The candidate who is not satisfied with the course allotted in round 1 can appear for round 2. 

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NUCAT Counselling Dates 2026

NITTE University has announced the dates related to NUCAT 2026 counselling. Candidates can check the same on the official website. The authorities have released the counselling dates along with the NUCAT 2026 exam dates. As per the schedule, in-person counselling for JEE candidates will be conducted on June 25, 2026, followed by TFW category counselling on June 27, 2026. Inclusivity category counselling is scheduled for June 29, 2026, while general category candidates will attend in person counslling on June 30, 2026.

Counselling Dates
In Person Counselling (JEE) June 25, 2026
In Person Counselling (TFW) June 27, 2026
In Person Counselling (Inclusivity) June 29, 2026
In Person Counselling (General) June 30, 2026

 

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Q:   When are the dates of the NUCAT mock tests?
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Mock test will be conducted before exams. Candidates must take mock test to know exam pattern and types of questions in NUCAT. Dates of mock tests are as follows

Mock test 1 will be on February 15 and 16, 2026

Mock test 2 will be from April 18 to 20, 2026

Mock test 3 will be from May 30 to June 1, 2026

Q:   How is the NUCAT result determined?
A: 

The NUCAT result is determined based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the NUCAT 2026. The Class 12 marks of the candidate are not considered while allotting ranks. The ranks are allotted to the candidates only based on their NUCAT 2026 score. 

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Documents Required for NUCAT Counselling

NUCAT 2026 counselling process will be held online from June 6 to June 10, 2026, for candidates shortlisted based on merit list. Participation in counselling is mandatory to confirm admission. Counselling will be done in person. During counselling, both original documents and photocopies must be taken for verification. Documents needed for counselling are mark sheets, ID proof and category certificates. Candidates will be allotted seats during counselling. Academic session will start on July 13, 2026.

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Q:   When will the NUCAT results be announced?
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The NUCAT Rank list will be released on June 20, 2026. The NUCAT rank will be displayed on the test portal by Nitte University. The merit list will be available on the official website. The exact dates are usually communicated beforehand. The candidates will be called for counselling after the results are announced. 

Q:   How is the NUCAT result determined?
A: 

The NUCAT result is determined based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the NUCAT 2026. The Class 12 marks of the candidate are not considered while allotting ranks. The ranks are allotted to the candidates only based on their NUCAT 2026 score. 

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Highlights of NUCAT Counselling

The highlights of NUCAT 2026 counselling are given below.

  • NUCAT 2026 counselling process will be held in-person.
  • Candidates will be allotted a seat based on NUCAT score.
  • Candidates must carry the necessary documents for the counselling.
  • The required tuition fee has to be paid for confirmation of admission.
  • After the admission, at a later point in time, if any discrepancy or malpractice is noticed in the submitted documents, the candidate's admission will be cancelled by the Institution.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to revise for NUCAT 2026?
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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 can I improve the speed and accuracy in solving NUCAT question paper?
A: 

Steps to improve speed in solving NUCAT 2026 question paper are given here.

  • Take mock test.
  • Practice Past Year Question Paper.
  • Learn shortcuts to solve answer.
  • Understand basic concepts.
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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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Mohit Gaurav

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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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Dhanya B

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Answered 6 days ago

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. 

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Pallavi Sinha

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Answered a month ago

The Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT) rank will be published on the Test platform yaksha.nitte.edu.in and on the official webiste. Steps to download NUCAT result from the official website is given below.

Open official website of Nitte University using registered credentials.

Click on NUCA

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Mohit Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

NUCAT result includes details like name, registration number, roll number, and category. Result has exam-related information like test name, date. It will have test related information like sectional scores, total score and rank. The result also have qualifying status, if candidate has qualified for

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Parul Pandey

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Answered 2 months ago

NUCAT score can be calculated by matching your answers with official answer key. 

  • Download NUCAT answer key from official website.
  • Compare marked answers with correct answers in key.
  • Give 1 mark for correct answer.
  • No negative marking.
  • Total marks from correct answers.
  • Calculated score helps to find score

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Aishwarya Garg

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Answered 2 months ago

NUCAT 2026 Answer Key will be released on official website. Candidates must click on NUCAT 2026 answer key link. NUCAT answer key is released in PDF format. Candidates should save answer key for future reference. Answer key is generally released immediately after completion of exam.

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Mohit Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

NUCAT answer key is released immediately after exam. NUCAT 2026 answer key will be available for only two days after exam. After that, it cannot be viewed. NUCAT answer key will show correct answers to all questions in the test. With the help of the answer key, candidates can compare responses and e

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Parul Pandey

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

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.

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Shikha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Steps to improve speed in solving NUCAT 2026 question paper are given here.

  • Take mock test.
  • Practice Past Year Question Paper.
  • Learn shortcuts to solve answer.
  • Understand basic concepts.

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Manisha Sahni

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