NIMCET 2026 Registration: Step-by-Step Guide, Eligibility & Key Dates
National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2026 ( NIMCET )
Vacant Seat Matrix Declaration
21 Jul '26
The NIMCET 2026 application form are closed now. Indian nationals with 60% in a qualifying degree (Maths/Stats) can apply for MCA. Ensure candidates have self-attested PDFs of marksheets and JPEG photos ready to upload. The NIMCET 2026 exam was on June 6, 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide, Eligibility & Dates
NIMCET 2026 Registration: The exam body, NIT Trichy has closed the NIMCET registrations for the 2026 session. The NIMCET 2026 registration process was done to shortlist candidates for admission into the MCA programmes across 11 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and 2 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) in India. Candidates who successfully submitted the application form were issued the NIMCET admit card 2026 to appear in the exam which was conducted on June 6, 2026.
Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria can fill the application form on the last date which was May 1, 2026. This year, NIT Tiruchirappalli is the exam conducting body of NIMCET 2026.
Also read:
- About NIMCET 2026
- NIMCET 2026 Important Dates
- NIMCET Application Form 2026 - Who Can Apply?
- NIMCET 2026 Registration Guidelines - How to apply?
About NIMCET 2026
The NIMCET 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme at participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and IIITs. For the 2026 session, the exam was held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on June 6, 2026.
NIMCET 2026 Important Dates
| Event |
Date & Time |
|---|---|
| NIMCET 2026 Registration Start |
March 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply for NIMCET 2026 |
May 1, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| NIMCET 2026 Correction Window |
May 5 - May 7, 2026 |
| NIMCET 2026 Admit Card Download |
May 27 - June 6, 2026 |
| NIMCET 2026 Exam Date |
June 6, 2026 |
Also read:
NIMCET Application Form 2026 - Who Can Apply?
Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria could apply for coveted entrance exam. Candidates could check here the eligibility criteria to apply for NIMCET 2026.
Indian Nationals, with any UG degree (minimum 3 years) with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject can apply. They can either have a B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognised university with a minimum marks: For candidates belonging to General/OBC/EWS the minimum required marks are 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA. For SC/ST/PwD, the marks required are 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA. Final year students are also eligible to apply for NIMCET 2026, provided they produce proof of passing by September 2026.
Also read:
NIMCET 2026 Registration Guidelines - How to apply?
To apply for the NIMCET exam, one thing to be noted is that the registration process is completely online. The official NIMCET portal is the only legitimate site for registration. To successfully submit the application form of NIMCET 2026, candidates must use a desktop/laptop for the best experience.
NIMCET 2026 Registration: Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the NIMCET official website and click "New Registration" to obtain a User ID and Password.
- Credentials will be sent via Email and SMS.
- Log in to enter personal, academic, and communication details. Select up to three preferred exam cities.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the prescribed formats. Prior to filling the NIMCET application form, candidates must arrange the following documents and keep them handy.
- Photo, Signature, Photo ID: JPG or JPEG (100KB to 500KB).
- Academic Marksheets: PDF format (maximum 1MB).
- Self-Attestation: All uploaded documents must be self-attested.
- Along with these documents, they must use a unique mobile number for registration and OTP purposes; this cannot be changed later and a valid and active email ID.
- Fee Payment: General/OBC/EWS: INR 2,500 and SC/ST/PwD: INR 1,250.
- Preview the form, submit, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Recommended Browsers
- Google Chrome: Versions 50 to 70.
- Mozilla Firefox: Versions 50 to 64.
- Internet Explorer: Version 11.
The primary course offered through NIMCET 2026 is the Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
- MCA (3 Years): Traditional full-time postgraduate degree.
- MCA (2 Years): Some participating institutes may offer an accelerated 2-year MCA program based on recent academic pattern changes.
- Self-Financing MCA: Specific institutes like NIT Delhi and NIT Kurukshetra offer seats under a self-financing scheme.
Also read:
Commonly asked questions
Please check the eligibility criteria for NIMCET 2026 below -
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics/Statistics (Mandatory)/B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognised university.
Minimum Marks:
- OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC: 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA.
- SC/ST/PwD: 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA.
Final year students are also eligible to apply.
Nationality: Must be an Indian National.
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.
Candidates securing zero or negative marks either in Mathematics or in Total Marks in NIMCET test are going to be disqualified. Based on the marks obtained by a qualified candidate in NIMCET test, a rank will be allotted by adopting the following criteria.
- The marks obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and English will be summed up. Thus, the maximum weighted marks will be 1000.
- Ranking will be based on the total weighted marks a candidate obtains.
Candidates can check below the expected NIMCET cutoff for admission to the participating NITs. It will be released on the official website.
| NIT Campus | Expected Cut Off Range (UR Category) |
|---|---|
| NIT Kurukshetra | 520 - 545 |
| NIT Agartala | 650 - 670 |
| NIT Raipur | 630 - 649 |
| NIT Bhopal | 296 - 319 |
Explore more IT & Software exams with upcoming dates
22 Jul '26
25 Jul '26
Explore colleges based on NIMCET
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
Commonly asked questions
No, the NIMCET final cutoff for admission with NIMCET results varies by category and institute. After the announcement of the NIMCER result, candidates will be able to check their final rank for admission via NIMCET as well as the seat allotment list. The cutoff for NIMCET will not be separately released.
No, you can't. The application form for MAH MCA CET 2026 will only be available online. The MAH MCA CET application form for 2026 will be released tentatively in the first week of January 2026 on the website. Keep checking the website regularly so that you do not miss out on any updates.
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.
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jun '26 | BIT MCA 2026 Result/Seat Allot... |
Jun '26 | BIT MCA 2026 Entrance Exam |
Jul '26 | WBJEE JECA 2026 Model Answer K... |
Jul '26 | WBJEE JECA 2026 Answer Key Cha... |
1 Oct '23 | JUET 2023 results |
20 Sep '23 | JUET 2023 answer key objection... |
22 Jul '26 | MAH MCA CET 2026 counselling -... |
Aug '26 | MAH MCA CET 2026 counselling -... |
2 Mar '26 | BVP B-MAT 2026 Counselling |
20 Feb '26 | BVP B-MAT 2026 Result |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?
Vikrant Shukla - Deputy Manager
Role: News Writer & Editor
Education: Graduation in Mass Communication, Master's in Political Science
Expertise: Engineering and IT & Software Exams
About: Vikrant has 10+ years of ex
Read Full Bio