NUCAT Exam Date 2026 (OUT): Registration (Begins), Admit Card & Result Dates
NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )
Registration - 4 Dec '25 - 9 Feb '26
NUCAT 2026 Dates: NUCAT 2026 Registration and Slot booking will be open till February 9, 2026. Nitte NUCAT 2026 exam date for test 1 is on February 22 and 23, 2026. In order to get familiar with the Nitte entrance test 2026 pattern, candidates can attempt NUCAT mock tests on February 15, 2026 and February 16, 2026. The mock test for the entrance exam will be conducted as a remotely proctored exam. NUCAT 2026 is planned to happen across three windows, February, April, and June, with mock tests scheduled just beforehand. Nitte NUCAT Application Form 2026 can be filled online on the official website, nucat.nitte.edu.in. The direct link for the NUCAT Application Form 2026 is provided below. Candidates can check here the details of NUCAT 2026.
- NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NUCAT 2026 Application Form OUT
- Nitte NUCAT Admit Card 2026 Dates
- Dates of Nitte Entrance Exam Mock Tests 2026
- NUCAT Exam Dates 2026 (Sesssion 1,2 and 3)
- Nitte NUCAT Result Date 2026
NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NUCAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 04 Dec ' 25 - 09 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Registration ONGOING |
| 09 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Slot Booking Last Date |
| 10 Feb ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Registration |
| 15 Feb ' 26 - 16 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Mock Test |
| 22 Feb ' 26 - 23 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 |
| 25 Feb ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Answer Key |
| 13 Apr ' 26 | NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Slot Booking Last Date |
NUCAT 2026 Application Form OUT
NUCAT 2026 application form for test 1 is available on the official website from December 4, 2025, to February 9, 2026. The entrance exam will be conducted in 3 schedules. NUCAT application form 2026 will be available separately for all three slots. Candidates must apply before last date to appear for the entrance exam. Test 2 registration can be done from April 25 to 27, 2026. The registration for test 3 can be done from May 16 to May 18, 2026.
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.
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 1 will be available till February 9, 2026.
Nitte NUCAT Admit Card 2026 Dates
NUCAT 2026 admit card will be released online a few days before exam date. Candidates who register for exam within deadline will be issued an admit card to appear in exam. Nitte entrance exam admit card will be available for download on the university website. NUCAT Admit card is a mandatory document for the exam.
Commonly asked questions
NUCAT 2026 admit card release date will be announced soon. Admit card will be released separately for each test, few days before exam. The admit card will be available for download on official website. Candidates can enter login credentials and download admit card.
NUCAT admit card colour print is not needed. The candidates can take a colour print since details will be clear in it. A colour print of photograph and other details are clear, making identification easier for exam officials. However, black and white print is generally allowed if details are clearly visible.
Dates of Nitte Entrance Exam Mock Tests 2026
The NITTE University releases online mock tests to help candidates become familiar with the exam. NUCAT 2026 Mock tests will be available online on the university website free of cost. All registered candidates can appear in the mock tests. NUCAT 2026 mock test will be conducted as a remotely proctored exam. The test 1 mock test will be on February 15 and 16, 2026. The test 2 mock tests will be from April 18 to 20, 2026. The test 3 mock test will be from May 9 to May 11, 2026.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 9 to 11, 2026
NUCAT Exam Dates 2026 (Sesssion 1,2 and 3)
The concerned authority will conduct the NUCAT 2026 for engineering admission in February, April and May 2026. The entrance exam will be held in 3 slots. The registration has to be done separately for each slot. The exam dates are published on the official website. The test 1 registration is ongoing, the exam will be conducted on February 22 and 23, 2026. The test 2 dates are from April 25 to 27, 2026, and the test 3 dates are from May 16 to 18, 2026.
The Nitte NUCAT exam pattern includes multiple-choice questions designed to assess the aptitude and subject knowledge. There will be 40 questions asked from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A clear understanding of exam pattern and a thorough coverage of the NUCAT syllabus will help in the exam preparation.
Commonly asked questions
The NUCAT exam date 2026 has been announced. NUCAT Test 1 will be conducted on February 22, 2026 and February 23, 2026. The exam will be conducted in three slots, in February, April and May 2026. NITTE University conducts NUCAT (Nitte University Common Admission Test) three times a year to provide multiple opportunities to the candidates to appear for the entrance exam and to increase the chances of admission for the students.
NUCAT 2026 will be a total of 120 marks asked from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 40 questions are asked from each subject. Only multiple-choice questions are asked in NUCAT 2026.
Nitte NUCAT Result Date 2026
NUCAT 2026 Result will be announced on May 30, 2026. Candidates can check result on official website. Candidates who appear for NUCAT 2026 can check the result by entering their login credentials on the official website. Candidates can download the NUCAT 2026 result scorecard for future reference. Based on the marks obtained in exam, admission and scholarship amounts will be given to candidates.
NUCAT 2026 Counselling Dates
NUCAT counselling 2026 will start after the conclusion of the exams. The counselling process will be conducted after the rank list is released. The candidates will be called for NUCAT 2026 counselling based on the merit list. The candidates can check the counselling details in the table below.
| NUCAT Counselling | Dates |
|---|---|
| In-person Counselling (JEE) |
June 6, 2026 |
| In-person Counselling (TFW) |
June 8, 2026 |
| In-person Counselling (Inclusivity) |
June 9, 2026 |
| In-person Counselling (General) |
June 10, 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 will be released on May 30, 2026. The NUCAT rank will be displayed on the test portal by Nitte University. The merit list will be available on the official website soon. The exact dates are usually communicated beforehand. The candidates will be called for counselling after the results are announced.
NUCAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
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 so
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, NCERT textbooks are highly recommended for covering the NUCAT Syllabus 2026. NCERT Books explain concepts clearly and simply and match the level of questions asked in NUCAT. NCERT books are sufficient to prepare for Physics and Chemistry. For Mathematics, you may also refer to additional numeri
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, NUCAT Syllabus 2026 will overlap with syllabi of many engineering and Science entrance exams like JEE Main, COMEDK, and KCET. Preparing for NUCAT can help build a strong base for multiple exams, saving time and effort in preparing separately for each one.
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Contributor-Level 10
2 Institutes accepting NUCAT
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Yelahanaka, Bangalore • Private
4NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE University
Mangalore • Private
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