Best Books for NIMCET Preparation: Check List of Important Books, Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern

National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2025 ( NIMCET )

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 16:21 IST

While preparing for the exam, the candidates should check the best books for NIMCET preparation. Through the books for NIMCET preparation, the candidates will be able to learn the official syllabus and have access to the materials required to perform well in the examination. Read to know the subject-wise best books for NIMCET preparation, preparation tips, exam pattern and more.

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Best Books for NIMCET Preparation: National Institutes of Technology (NIT) conducts NIMCET annually to select candidates for admission into the MCA course offered by the participating NITs and IIIT Bhopal. Since the competition level for NIMCET is high, the candidates should ensure that they have a strong study strategy to perform well in the entrance examination. One of the best tips to be well-prepared for the exam is to refer to the best books for NIMCET preparation. Candidates can check the subject-wise books for NIMCET preparation to know the best reference materials. Through the NIMCET best books, the candidates will be able to access the detailed topics and concepts that need to be prepared for the exam. Read to know the full list of the Best Books for NIMCET Preparation.

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How to Select the Best Books for NIMCET Preparation?

There are certain factors to consider while selecting books for NIMCET preparation. Some of the important determining factors have been listed below.

  • The selected books should cover the official NIMCET syllabus extensively.
  • The language of the reference materials should be simple and easy to understand.
  • The books should be readily available for the candidate’s reference.
  • If the books contain extra information, then they can be considered as good reference material for the exam.
  • Sample questions should be present in the reference books for NIMCET preparation.

Best Books for NIMCET Preparation

Candidates can check the list of the best books for NIMCET preparation.

NIMCET Best Books – Mathematics

Name

Author/Publication

Objective Mathematics

R D Sharma

Complete Mathematics for JEE Main

TMH

Mathematics by R S Agarwal

R S Agarwal

12th NCERT Mathematics Textbook

NCERT

Numerical Ability and Mathematical Aptitude

A B Rao

Handbook of Mathematics

Amit Rastogi

Objective Mathematics for Engineering Entrances - Volume 1

Amit A Aggarwal

Fundamental of Mathematics - Trigonometry: For JEE Mains and Advanced

Sanjay Mishra

NIMCET Best Books – Computer Awareness

Name

Author/Publication

Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams

Saumya Ranjan Behera

Computer Awareness (Objective with Subjective)

Saumya Ranjan Behera

Computer Fundamentals

Pradeep K Sinha

Objective Computer Awareness

Arihant Experts

Exam Preparation Books For Computer

Lucent Publications

NIMCET Best Books – Logical Reasoning

Name

Author/Publication

All About Reasoning

Anjali A Gupta

Analytical Reasoning

M K Pandey

A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal

B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

RS Agarwal

NIMCET Best Books – General English

Name

Author/Publication

English Grammar & Composition

S C Gupta

High School English Grammar and Composition Book

Wren & Martin

Advance General English

Hari Mohan Prasad

Objective General English

S P Bakshi/Arihant Publications

Advance General English

H S Bhatia

NIMCET Exam Pattern

The detailed exam pattern of NIMCET can be checked from the table given below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test

Medium of Exam

English

Duration

Total Duration - 2 Hours

  • Part I - 70 Minutes
  • Part II - 30 Minutes
  • Part III - 20 Minutes

Type of Questions

Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Sections

Mathematics - 50 Questions

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning - 40 Questions

Computer Awareness - 20 Questions

General English - 10 Questions

Total Number of Questions

120

Total Marks

1000

Marking Scheme

Part I - Mathematics

  • Every correct answer will be awarded 12 marks
  • For every wrong answer, 3 marks will be deducted

Part II - Analytical Ability & Reasoning

  • For every correct answer, 6 marks will be awarded
  • For every wrong answer, 1.5 marks will be deducted

Part III - Computer Awareness

  • Every correct answer will be given 6 marks
  • For every wrong answer, 1.5 marks will be deducted

Part III - General English

  • For every correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded
  • For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted

NIMCET Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the important preparation tips of NIMCET so that they have a higher chance of scoring well in the exam.

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  • It is important to know the NIMCET exam pattern and syllabus so that the candidates are aware of how the exam will be held and the subjects and topics to be studied.
  • Candidates are advised to prepare a timetable as per their aptitude.
  • Notes should be created so that the candidates can refer to them anytime anywhere.
  • Mock tests should be attempted to know their current preparation progress and commonly made mistakes. Through mock tests, the candidates will also be able to build their time management skills.
  • Revision should be done daily so that the candidates do not forget the topics that they have already studied.
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