NIMCET Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF with Solutions Here

National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2026 ( NIMCET )

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 10:23 IST
The NIMCET 2025 exam will be held to select eligible candidates for MCA admission. NIMCET previous years' question papers with solutions will help candidates in their preparation and revision. Therefore, here we have compiled NIMCET previous years; question papers with solutions PDF.

NIMCET 2025 will be held as a computer-based test to select candidates for MCA admissions into the participating institutes. One of the best preparation tips for the exam is to check and solve the NIMCET previous years' question papers. Read to access and download the NIMCET previous years' question paper PDFs with solutions.

NIMCET Previous Year Question Papers

NIMCET Previous Year Question Papers

NIMCET Previous Years' Question Papers: The authorities release the NIMCET question papers online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. To be well-prepared for the upcoming examination, the candidates are advised to check the previous years' NIMCET question papers as it will help them to know how the exam will be conducted. Solving NIMCET previous years' question papers will also allow the candidates to understand the pattern of the exam and the commonly asked questions. Candidates can download the NIMCET previous year's question paper PDFs with solutions here. 

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Along with the previous years' question papers, the candidates are also advised to check the official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus. Through the exam pattern, the candidates can check the important details of the examination and the NIMCET 2025 syllabus will let them know which subjects and topics to prepare. The official NIMCET 2025 exam date has not been announced yet.

Q:   When do the NIMCET authorities release the question papers?
A:

The exact date of the NIMCET question paper release has not been announced yet; the authorities will release the question paper after the admission process of a particular session is over.

Q:   Will the NIMCET result or scores be normalized based on the different question paper sets and candidate categories?
A:

Yes, the NIMCET result will be normalized accordingly for the different question papers in order to ensure that there all the candidates are weighed on common parameters.

Benefits of solving NIMCET previous years' question papers

Solving NIMCET previous years' question papers will allow the candidates to have an advantage while preparing for the upcoming entrance examination. Some of the important benefits of solving NIMCET previous years' question papers are given below.

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  • Solving the NIMCET question papers enables students to boost their confidence and evaluate their performance.
  • Practising previous years' question papers also increases awareness among the candidates about the NIMCET syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Candidates will come to know about the structure of questions that are likely to be present in the NIMCET 2025 paper.
  • Previous years' papers also help determine the important topics and chapters asked during the last exams.
  • It helps in determining the difficulty level of the exam.
  • Candidates will be able to check their strong and weak areas by solving the previous years' papers.
  • Candidates can use them for practice and to improve their speed and accuracy.
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NIMCET Previous Years' Question Papers

Candidates can check the year-wise NIMCET previous question papers from the table given below for reference and preparation.

Particulars Question Papers
NIMCET 2023 Click Here
NIMCET 2022 Click Here
NIMCET 2021 Click Here
NIMCET 2020 Click Here
NIMCET 2019 Click Here

NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern

The official NIMCET exam pattern is released online by the authorities. Through the exam pattern of NIMCET 2025, the candidates can check the details of how the entrance examination is held. All candidates are advised to become familiar with the NIMCET exam pattern so that they are aware of what to expect in the exam and accordingly prepare for it.

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
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Answered 3 weeks ago

No. You cannot manually convert CGPA to percentage or vice-versa to qualify. If your university uses a 10-point scale, a 6.5 CGPA is the minimum requirement for General/OBC candidates.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Here is how you can determine if your NIMCET score is good -

Score Possible Rank What This Means 
360+Top 100Excellent: You can likely pick any top NIT you want, like the popular ones in Trichy or Warangal.
300 - 359101 - 500Very Good: You have a high chance of getting into a strong NIT.
240 - 299501 - 1500Good Goal: You can likely secure a spot in a mid-tier NIT.
Below 120Low ChancesDifficult: Getting a seat at any NIT is very unlikely with this score.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The NIMCET application edit window usually opens 2-3 days after the last day of application. Historically, it opens for 2 days within which applicants can make any edits in their application if required. Please note that no requests in this regard shall be entertained thereafter. 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The mathematics section of NIMCET is the most important section and will include 50 Questions. Topics to cover in the mathematics section of NIMCET exam include-

  • Set Theory & Logic
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Algebra
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Calculus
  • Trigonometry

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

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% aggre

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