NUCAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )
Registration - 4 Dec '25 - 9 Feb '26
NUCAT 2026 Pattern: NUCAT exam 2026 will be conducted in 3 slots. NUCAT 2026 online is remote proctored exam. Candidates can also take exam at test centres. Aspiring NUCAT 2026 applicants must be familiar with exam pattern before beginning studies. NUCAT 2026 exam pattern includes total number of questions, subjects, marking scheme, and exam duration. Candidates must know the NUCAT 2026 syllabus, which covers all essential topics in exam. More details on exam pattern can be found below.
- NUCAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- NUCAT 2026 Marking Scheme
- NUCAT 2026 Technical Requirements
- NUCAT 2026 Pattern FAQs
NUCAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam will be held online with 120 multiple-choice questions. It will have 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. There will be 40 questions asked from each subject.
| Subjects |
Total Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
40 MCQs |
2 Hour |
| Mathematics |
40 MCQs |
|
| Chemistry |
40 MCQs |
NUCAT 2026 Marking Scheme
There is no negative marking in NUCAT 2026. For each correct answer, 1 mark is given. Candidates will not lose marks for incorrect responses. The exam is conducted for total of 120 marks.
| Subjects |
Marks Per Question |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
1 marks |
40 marks |
| Mathematics |
1 marks |
40 marks |
| Chemistry |
1 marks |
40 marks |
NUCAT 2026 Technical Requirements
- To attend NUCAT test, candidates must carry Admit Card and Aadhaar Card
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- Computer CPU: i3 Processor or equivalent (higher always recommended)
- Computer RAM: 4 GB (higher is always recommended)
- Operating System (OS): Windows 10 (x64), Windows 11 (x64), Ubuntu 18.4 or 20.4 version (x64), MAC OS (Version 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6)
- Browser: Google Chrome (90 and above) or Microsoft Edge (90 and above)
- Internet Speed: 500 Kbps
- Microphone: The laptop/desktop must be connected to a working microphone
- Camera: Any functional webcam with HD/FHD(recommended)
- Mobile phone / Tab connected with the internet: For 3rd eyeFor online mode, candidates must have fully charge laptops and phones.
The technical requirements to take test online are as follows:
- No headphones or dual monitors are allowed during test, and computer screen must be shared.
- Candidates must keep the 3rd eye (mobile device) correctly throughout test so that the proctor can have a clear view of entire room.
- Proctor may ask candidate to show the laptop ports and ensure there are no additional cables.
- Taking the test from a public place is not permitted.
- Soft copies of Admit Card and Aadhaar Card can be uploaded, but must be less than 500KB.
NUCAT 2026 Pattern FAQs
Read NUCAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Commonly asked questions
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.
In NUCAT exam, each correct answer will be given 1 mark. Marks will not be reduced for wrong answers. Since there is marks reduced for wrong answer, candidates can answer questions without losing marks.
The duration of NUCAT exam is usually 2 hours. NUCAT can be taken at home or at exam centre. Technical requirements to take test online are as follows:
- Computer CPU: i3 Processor or equivalent (higher always recommended)
- Computer RAM: 4 GB (higher is always recommended)
- Operating System (OS):
Windows 10 (x64) Windows 11 (x64,) Ubuntu 18.4 or 20.4 version (x64) MAC OS (Version 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6)
- Browser: Google Chrome (90 and above) or Microsoft Edge (90 and above)
- Internet Speed: 500 Kbps
- Microphone: The laptop/desktop must be connected to a working microphone
- Camera: Any functional webcam with HD/FHD (recommended)
- Mobile phone / Tab connected with internet: For 3rd eye
If candidates don't meet all the listed technical requirements, they must take NUCAT Test at one of designated test centres, reserved during slot time and date.
There will be 40 questions asked from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. There will be a total of 120 questions in exam. Total time allotted for exam is 120 minutes. For each correct answer, 1 mark is given. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. NUCAT syllabus is based on Class 11 and 12 CBSE/State Board curriculum. NUCAT 2026 Marking Scheme: Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry Marks Per Question: 1 mark Maximum Marks: 40 marks
NUCAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days 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 4 days 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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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