NIMCET 2026: Highlights, Eligibility, Application Process, Important Dates
National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2026 ( NIMCET )
The NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for admission into the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program. The exam is conducted by the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and is considered one of the most competitive MCA entrance exams in India. To learn more about NIMCET 2026, read our blog and get information about the entrance exam, syllabus covered in the exam, eligibility, application process, as well as tentative important dates.
- About NIMCET 2026
- NIMCET 2026 Highlights
- NIMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
- NIMCET 2026 Marking Scheme
- NIMCET 2026 Syllabus
- NIMCET 2026 Application Process
- NIMCET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
- NIMCET 2026 – Important Prep Tips
- NIMCET 2026 Admit Card
- NIMCET 2026 Results
- NIMCET 2026 Counselling
About NIMCET 2026
- NIMCET is conducted annually by any participating NIT (on a rotational basis).
- It is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- NIMCET assesses a candidate’s knowledge in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, and English.
- Those who qualify for the NIMCET can secure admission to the MCA courses at the following colleges -
- 11 NITs located in Jamshedpur, Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), Agartala, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Warangal, Patna, and Sohra - Meghalaya
- 2 IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology) Bhopal and Vadodara.
NIMCET 2026 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Name |
NIMCET 2026 |
| Full Form |
NIT MCA Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body |
A participating National Institute of Technology (NIT) on a rotational basis. To be announced for 2026 |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (CBT) |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Duration |
2 hours |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions |
120 |
| Course Offered |
MCA (3 years) |
| Participating Institutes |
11 NITs across India and 2 IIITs |
| Official Website |
https://nimcet.admissions.nic.in/ |
NIMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| 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 |
NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particulars |
Details |
| Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration |
120 minutes |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs |
| Total Questions |
120 |
| Total Marks |
1000 |
| Sections |
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NIMCET 2026 Marking Scheme
Below is the marking scheme of NIMCET 2026. It will help the candidates understand how the marks will be awarded for each right answer and deducted for the incorrect ones.
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks for Correct Answer |
Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer |
Total |
| Part I (70 minutes) |
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| Mathematics |
50 |
12 |
3 |
600 |
| Part II (30 minutes) |
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| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning |
40 |
6 |
1.5 |
240 |
| Part III (20 minutes) |
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| Computer Awareness |
20 |
6 |
1.5 |
120 |
| General English |
10 |
4 |
1 |
40 |
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|
Total Marks |
1000 |
NIMCET 2026 Syllabus
The NIMCET exam focuses on four key areas. Below is the section-wise syllabus:
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| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Mathematics |
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| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning |
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| Computer Awareness |
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| General English |
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NIMCET 2026 Application Process
Candidates can apply for NIMCET 2026 only through the official website. The process involves:
- Registration – Visit https://www.nimcet.admissions.nic.in and register using name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Fill Application Form – Enter personal, academic, and contact details. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Upload Documents – Keep the following documents ready in soft copy:
- Passport-size photograph (50 KB – 1 MB)
- Signature in blue/black ink (50 KB – 1 MB)
- Self-attested mark sheets/certificates in PDF (max. 1 MB each)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License) in PDF (max. 1 MB each)
- Pay Application Fee – Pay online through debit/credit card or net banking.
- General/OBC: INR 2,500 (approx.)
- SC/ST/PwD: INR 1,250 (approx.)
- Final Submission – Submit the form, download, and print the application confirmation page for records.
NIMCET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
Below are the tentative dates for NIMCET 2026 -
| Event |
Dates |
| Notification Release |
March 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins |
March 2026 (2nd week) |
| Last Date to Apply |
April 2026 (2nd week) |
| Admit Card Release |
May 2026 (2nd week) |
| NIMCET Exam Date |
June 2026 (1st/2nd week) |
| Result Declaration |
June 2026 (last week) |
| Counselling Process |
July 2026 onwards |
NIMCET 2026 – Important Prep Tips
- Understand the syllabus: Cover all major areas – Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English in detail.
- Make a study plan: Allocate time for each subject, revise regularly, and spend extra time on topics that you find to be tough.
- Practice mock tests: Solve previous question papers and take up online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Focus on Mathematics: Since Math carries the highest weightage, you must focus on strengthening your concepts of essential topics like algebra, calculus, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, etc.
- Work on time management: Learn to allocate time efficiently. Start with solving easy questions first, then move to tough ones.
- Revise regularly: Keep short notes and formulas handy for last-minute revision.
NIMCET 2026 Admit Card
Once the application phase of NIMCET is over, the NIMCET 2026 admit card will be available online on the official website. The NIMCET Admit Card can be downloaded using the user ID and password.
Yes. A candidate's NIMCET score will be valid, but the provisional candidature may be cancelled by the institute. However, the candidates may face problems during the NIMCET counselling and admission process. For admissions, the candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the information brochure of NIMCET. Candidates are also advised to contact the authorities regarding their situation and know their admission status and what their next steps should be.
Yes. Candidates will need to meet all the requirements mentioned in the NIMCET eligibility criteria, which will be offiically announced by the authorities. Before NIMCET registration, the candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria. Ineligible candidates will not be considered for admission into the participating institutes. For admission, all candidates will have to qualify NIMCET.
The admit card contains important details, such as exam date and time, venue, and instructions for appearing in the exam.
Candidates are required to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
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NIMCET 2026 Results
- NIMCET 2026 Results will be declared online on the official portal.
- Candidates who satisfy the qualifying criteria as set by the authorities will be awarded a Rank.
- Candidates will receive an email with a link to download their Rank Card.
- The Rank Card will be required during the counselling and admission process.
NIMCET 2026 Counselling
- Application Process: Candidates are required to apply online for the NIMCET 2026 counselling process.
- Choice filling & locking: Candidates will fill their preferred institutes and lock their choices.
- Counselling fee: A counselling fee of INR 1000 will be charged. The amount is non-refundable.
- Seat allotment: Based on rank, choices, and seat availability, institutes will be allotted to the candidates.
- Document verification: Selected candidates must appear at the reporting centre with the required documents.
Important: Please note that only the candidates with a valid NIMCET rank can participate in NIMCET 2026 Counselling.
No, there is no age limit to apply for NIMCET, according to the NIMCET eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official information brochure of NIMCET. The main eligibility requirement is that the applicant must have completed or is in the final year of a qualifying degree with Mathematics or Statistics as a mandatory subject.
This usually happens when there are not enough participants for that particular centre. Authorities then cancel a NIMCET exam centre and allot the exam centre according to the next order of preference of the candidate, or the closest geographically available centre.
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Some books that you can refer to for preparing the Computer Awareness paper of the NIMCET exam are -
Objective Question Bank for Computer Awareness for General Competitions by Arihant Experts
Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams by Saumya Ranjan Behera
Exam Preparation Books For Lucent's Co
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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
Candidates securing zero or negative marks either in Mathematics or in Total Marks in NIMCET test will be disqualified. Based on the marks obtained by a qualified candidate in NIMCET test, a rank will be allotted by adopting the following criteria.