NUCAT Counselling 2026: The Nitte University has completed the counselling of NUCAT for admission to BTech courses. The admission process based on JEE Main scores was done on June 11, whereas for TFW and Inclusivity category candidates, the admission process was conducted on June 12 and 13. The last counselling was done on June 15 for general category candidates.
All canddidtaes who were declared qualifed basis the NUCAT 2026 results had to participate on the counselling as per the schedule. The counselling was conducted in-person at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte. Candidates had to submit both the original and photocopies of the necessary documents during verification. Read more details about the NUCAT counselling on this page below.
- 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
NUCAT 2026 Counselling Process
- All candidates listed in merit list were 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 (secon round will be organised only when seats remain vacant after round 1).
- If the candidate did not participate or make a choice in Round 1 of counselling, they can still participate in Round 2.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 29 Jun ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Commencement of Academic Session |
| 15 Jun ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Counselling (General) |
| 13 Jun ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Counselling (Inclusivity) |
Who is Eligible for NUCAT 2026 Counselling?
Nitte University accepts scores of several exam for admission to BTech courses which include JEE Main/ BITSAT /SAT/ CUET/ IPMAT/ any state Engineering Entrance Examination. Candidates who do did not appeared in any national engineering entrance test have to appear in NUCAT.
All candidates whose name is present in NUCAT merit list or other national level entrance test are eligible to attend NUCAT 2026 counselling. The merit list is prepared based on scores of the candidates in NUCAT/other entrance test.
Commonly asked questions
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.
The round 1 NUCAT 2026 counselling was conducted from June 11 to 15. If seats remain vacant after the first round, a second round counselling will be held. The details about vacant seats and the schedule for round 2 counselling will be announced in the official website soon.
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 and the same can be checked here.
| Counselling | Dates |
|---|---|
| In Person Counselling (JEE) | June 11, 2026 |
| In Person Counselling (TFW) | June 12, 2026 |
| In Person Counselling (Inclusivity) | June 13, 2026 |
| In Person Counselling (General) | June 15, 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
Mock test is 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 was on February 15 and 16, 2026
- Mock test 2 was from April 18 to 20, 2026
- Mock test 3 was from May 22 to 24, 2026
Documents Required for NUCAT Counselling
NUCAT 2026 counselling process was held online from June 11 to June 15, 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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
The NUCAT Rank list was released on June 7, 2026. The NUCAT rank has been displayed on the test portal by Nitte University. Candidates having their name in the merit list can participate in the counselling for admission to the university.
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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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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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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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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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