NIMCET 2024 Exam Last Minute Preparation Tips; Check Tips and Guidelines To Prepare Well
National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2026 ( NIMCET )
As we know that the NIMCET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on June 8, 2024. Few days are left for the exam so we are providing the last-minute tips to accelerate eligible candidates' prepration and ace the exam with flying colours.
NIMCET 2024 Last Minute Preparation Tips
NIMCET 2024 Exam: This year, NIT Jamshedpur is conducting the NIMCET 2024 exam on June 8, 2024. It will be held as a computer-based test to offer MCA admissions to qualified candidates at all participating institutes. Few days are left for the exam, so it is important to use as much time as possible for preparation, revision, etc. Candidates can check below for last-minute preparation tips to ace the examination. It is considered that 650+ will be the safe score to clear the NIMCET 2024 exam. Scroll down for more detail.
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NIMCET 2024: Exam Pattern
Candidates before going through the last minute preparation tips can check the exam pattern of the NIMCET.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| Type of Questions |
Objective MCQs |
| Exam in three parts
|
Part I (70 minutes duration) Mathematics (50 questions). It will be conducted from 2 PM to 3:10 PM. Part II (30 minutes duration) Analytical ability and logical reasoning (40 questions). It will be conducted from 3:10 PM to 3:40 PM. Part III ( 20 minutes duration) Computer Awareness (20 questions) and English (10 questions). It will be conducted from 3:40 PM to 4 PM. |
| Sections |
Mathematics - 50 Questions Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning - 40 Questions Computer Awareness - 20 Questions General English - 10 Questions |
| Number of Questions |
120 |
| Marking Scheme |
Every correct answer awards 4 marks Every wrong answered question will lead to 25% negative mark |
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Also, check Subject-wise distribution of Marks
| Section |
Questions |
Marks awarded for correct answer |
Marks deducted for wrong answer |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
50 questions |
12 |
3 |
600 |
| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning |
40 questions |
6 |
1.5 |
240 |
| Computer Awareness |
20 questions |
6 |
1.5 |
120 |
| General English |
10 questions |
4 |
1 |
40 |
| Total |
120 questions |
|
|
Total Marks: 1000
|
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NIMCET 2024: Last Minute Preparation Tips
Candidates can check out some simple techniques that can be used to prepare in a more effective manner. Every candidate knows about it, but the most important thing is to follow, and we have tried to compile each step of the last minute preparation here so that if anything is missing, it can be checked by the candidates and followed. Scroll down for more detail about NIMCET Preparation.
NIMCET Mathematics section will consist of 50 questions. The topics covered in set theory and calculus are mentioned below:
- Set Theory: Concept of sets, union, intersection, cardinality, elementary counting; permutations and combinations.
- Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas.
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- Study Plan, in which check current standing, that is, what is the level of preparation. Analyse your preparation and proceed accordingly in these few days. Self-study plays an important role.
- Make a schedule for these few days and study accordingly. Or you can set your daily routine, like in the morning, to focus on mathematics for at least two or three hours. Practice topics, sample papers, etc. Further, two hours in the afternoon can be given to the reasoning. In the evening session, you can practice computer awareness. At night, work on General English and revise some formulas before sleeping.
- Revision and practice. Focus and revise weak subject. Make a note or flash card on which you can see the progress of the revision.
- Mock tests are also very important; at least solve two mock tests in a day. The mock test gives the real picture of where the practice stands.
- Stay healthy and calm, and ensure to get regular sleep. Take short breaks in between studies, do some meditation, or exercise.
- Stay positive and confident.
- In the last two to three days flash cards will help. Don't learn new topics.
- One day before the exam, in the morning, solve one mock test; after that, don't solve the mock test. Keep your admit card ready and take proper sleep. Prepare all your stationary material that needs to be carried to the examination centre.
- Reach the examination centre at least one hour before the exam.
What should the candidate not do? Check Below:
- Don't Procrastinate.
- Don't cram last minute.
- Don't overload yourself.
- Don't compare yourself with others.
- Don't focus only on weak areas.
- Don't skip Mock Tests.
- Don't forget to Revise.
- Don't Panic.
NIMCET 2024 Exam Day Guidelines
All candidates are advised to carefully check the NIMCET 2024 exam day guidelines to know the important instructions that must be followed at the centre.
- Candidates should report to the exam centre at least an hour before the examination starts.
- NIMCET 2024 hall ticket and one original valid ID proof have to be presented at the centre.
- Candidates will not be allowed to bring any electronic devices inside the exam centre.
- The students’ guardians are requested to leave the exam centre as soon as the paper commences.
- No extra time will be allotted to the candidates to complete the paper, etc.
Also Check: NIMCET Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
Here are some of the good books that can help you learn logical reasoning -
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
All About Reasoning by Anjali A Gupta
A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
Some recommended books to prepare for the numerical ability paper of NIMCET are:
NCERT Mathematics Textbook for class 12
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Numerical Ability and Mathematical Aptitude by A B Rao
Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma
Arihant Study Package
Arihant MCA Entrance Exam Book
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
No. Since you couldn't complete the process, your application will not be accepted. The NIMCET application process will only complete after you have paid the application fee. Make sure that you do not miss any of the required steps of the application process, be it payment of fee or uploading of doc
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
The eligibility criteria for NIMCET are as follows -
Criteria | Details |
Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), BCA, B.Tech/B.E., or any equivalent degree with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level |
Minimum Marks | At least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates) |
Final Year Students | Eligible to apply, but must provide proof of passing before admission |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
You will get an email as well as an SMS notification about the release date of their admit cards. You will also receive updates to download it. All the candidates are required to print the NIMCET Admit Card on precision printers, only such as Laser Printers (and not on Inkjet printers). You are also
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are the conducting authorities of the NIMCET. Every year, an NIT conducts the exam on a rotational basis. In 2025, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, conducted the exam.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
The NIMCET is conducted by an individual NIT on a rotational basis every year. So the NIT that is conducting the NIMCET in that year will release the NIMCET answer key. In 2025, the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli conducted the NIMCET and hence, released the answer key.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
If you find any discrepancy in the NIMCET answer keys, you can raise objections online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. You would need to submit your objections with supporting proof. For every objection, INR 500 has to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. Authorities will n
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
NIMCET Cut-Off marks are mainly influenced by -
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of applicants
- Institute-wise available seats
- Category-wise reservations
- Performance of the candidate in the exam
- Last year's trends
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
The NIMCET 2025 seat matrix has been published on the website for everyone to view. The candidate can view the seat matrix institute-wise and category-wise. For more details, you can visit this blog as well, which covers the NIMCET seat matrix in detail. Here it goes - https://www.shiksha.com/it-sof
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Contributor-Level 9
The time-period required to complete the NIMCET preparation depends on students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 3-4 month is good enough for completing the NIMCET preparation. Students who have started preparing during their BCA can easily prepare for NIMCET in 4 months considering the topics of exam syllabus have already been studied in BCA.
NIMCET preparation is most effective with BCA as almost 90-95 percent topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire NIMCET syllabus as well as syllabus of BCA. After the graduation exams, students get 2-3 month where they can focus entirely on NIMCET.
Students who have started late for the NIMCET exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in BCA. In the next two months’ focus on solving questions of NIMCET and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last one month should be focused on solving mock tests and NIMCET previous year question papers.