NIMCET 2025 Answer Key (OUT): Download Official Answer Key & Raise Objections

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

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Updated on Jun 16, 2025 14:39 IST

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NIMCET 2025 answer key is now available online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Through the model NIMCET 2025 answer key, the candidates can check the correct responses to the question paper. Using the NIMCET answer key, the candidates can calculate their probable scores secured in the entrance examination before the official results are declared. To calculate the scores, the marking scheme as per the NIMCET 2025 exam pattern has to be followed. Objections against the model answer key of NIMCET 2025 were accepted with proof and fee until June 13, 2025. After the objections are checked, the final NIMCET 2025 answer key will be released. Read to know more about the NIMCET Answer Key 2025.

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Q:   When was the NIMCET 2025 answer key released?
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NIMCET 2025 answer key has been released. Candidates will be able to check the answer key online from the website nimcet.admissions.nic.in. It is also recommended for the students to keep checking the official website for the latest updates. The correct responses to the question paper can be checked through the NIMCET answer key.

Q:   What after the release of NIMCET Answer Key?
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After the release of the NIMCET answer key, candidates will be able to raise challenges or objections against the provisional answer key. For this, candidates will have to pay a non-refundable amount of INR 500 for each question. After reviewing and rectifying the challenges, the NIMCET exam authorities will upload the modifications made to the provisional answer keys on the NIMCET official website along with the NIMCET result.

Q:   How will the authorities notify the candidates about the release of the NIMCET answer key?
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Candidates will not be personally notified regarding the release of the NIMCET answer key. The authorities will declare the release of the provisional NIMCET answer key online on the official website. To access the NIMCET answer key, the candidates will need to visit the official website and log in using their roll number and password. 

Table of content
  • Steps to download the NIMCET 2025 answer key
  • NIMCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to raise objections against the NIMCET 2025 answer key?
  • Steps to calculate probable scores using NIMCET 2025 answer key
  • NIMCET 2025 Answer Key - Highlights
  • NIMCET 2025 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Steps to download the NIMCET 2025 answer key

NIMCET 2025 answer key has been released online by the authorities. To download the answer key of NIMCET 2025, the candidates will have to follow the given steps. 

  • Go to nimcet.admissions.nic.in
  • Click on the login link.
  • Candidates will have to provide their User ID and password.
  • Click on 'Login'
  • The NIMCET answer key will be displayed on the screen.
  • The answer key has to be downloaded for future use.
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Q:   Who releases the NIMCET answer key?
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The NIMCET answer key will be released by the exam conducting the National Institute of Technology. The NIMCET answer key will consist of all the correct answers to the questions asked in the entrance examination. Candidates can also verify their responses based on that. This will help them in calculating their probable test scores as per the NIMCET marking scheme.

Q:   What are the important dates of NIMCET 2025 answer key?
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The authorities have released the NIMCET 2025 answer key. Candidates are advised to check the NIMCET answer key 2025 dates to know when it will be released. All objections against the model NIMCET 2025 answer key has to be submitted before the final date.

Q:   What should a candidate do if there is a discrepancy in the NIMCET answer keys released?
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If there is any discrepancy found in the NIMCET 2025 answer keys, then candidates can raise objections online at nimcet.in. All objections have to be submitted with a supporting proof. For every objection, INR 500 has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. If the fee is not paid, then the authorities will not accept the objections.

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NIMCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIMCET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
17 Jul ' 25

NIMCET 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 3

23 Jul ' 25 - 25 Jul ' 25

NIMCET 2025 Special Round - Choice Filling

26 Jul ' 25

NIMCET 2025 Special Round - Seat Allotment

DatesPast Exam Dates
12 Jul ' 25

NIMCET 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 2

07 Jul ' 25

NIMCET 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 1

30 Jun ' 25 - 04 Jul ' 25

NIMCET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

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How to raise objections against the NIMCET 2025 answer key?

Candidates were able to raise objections against the model NIMCET 2025 answer key until June 13, 2025. To raise objections, the candidates had to visit the official website and log in using their User ID and password. Candidates had to select their question to be challenged, and submit their supporting proof. A payment of INR 500 had to be made for every challenge online, i.e., through netbanking/credit card/debit card. If the candidates failed to submit the proof and pay the fee, then their objections were not accepted. All of the submitted objections have to be checked by the authorities, and the final NIMCET answer key 2025 will be prepared. 

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Q:   Can I challenge the NIMCET answer key?
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Yes, the candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer key of NIMCET. The facility to challenge the answer key will be open online. It is to be noted that objections can only be filed against the provisional answer key, and not against the final answer key. The provisional answer key for NIMCET will be released after the conclusion of the exam and will also contain the official keys to all the questions asked in the exam. 

Q:   What are the steps to challenge the NIMCET Answer Key?
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The NIMCET challenge window will be activated after the release of the provisional answer key on the official website at nimcet.in. If a candidate is not satisfied with the answers in the provisional answer key, then he or she will be allowed to raise objections via the official website within the stipulated period. Check below the steps to challenge the NIMCET answer key.

  • Visit the official website, nimcet.in.
  • On the homepage, click on the 'NIMCET Answer Key' link.
  • Enter the login user ID and password.
  • Select the questions that are to be challenged.
  • Pay the required fees to raise the objections and click on the 'Submit' button.
Q:   Who is the conducting authority of NIMCET?
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The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli will conduct NIMCET 2025. The National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NITs. It is conducted every year for interested graduates to be offered admission into the Masters in Computer Application (MCA) Programme at the participating NITs. 

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Steps to calculate probable scores using NIMCET 2025 answer key

Candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores before the NIMCET 2025 result is announced by using the following steps:

  • Firstly, the candidates will have to download the NIMCET 2025 answer key.
  • The official answers and the responses of the candidates have to be compared.
  • The official marking scheme has to be followed.
  • The total calculated marks will be the probable scores secured by the candidates in the examination.
  • It is to be noted that the calculated scores will be indicative and may differ from the official result.
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NIMCET 2025 Answer Key - Highlights

  • NIMCET 2025 answer key has been released on the official website.
  • The answer key is available for all sets/papers along with the NIMCET 2025 question paper.
  • With the help of the answer key, candidates will know the correct answer to all the questions asked in the entrance exam.
  • With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to predict their estimated score out of 480.
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Q:   How can I calculate my probable score using NIMCET answer key?
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Candidates will be able to calculate their probable score using the official marking scheme of NIMCET. The calculated scores will be indicative and may differ from the scores obtained and displayed in the official NIMCET result. For the calculation, the candidates will have to first download the answer key and compare it with their responses. The official marking scheme needs to be followed, and the total calculated will be the probable scores secured in the examination. Candidates can use the probable scores to prepare for the counselling and admission process.

Q:   How to check NIMCET answer key?
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Scroll down for the steps to check the NIMCET answer key.

  • Visit the official website; nimcet.in
  • Log in to the portal by entering the email-id and password.
  • Click on the login button.
  • The NIMCET answer key will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the answer key and match your answer
Q:   What is the NIMCET marking scheme?
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Candidate must be aware of the NIMCET marking scheme to calculate the exam scores:

For Correct Answer:

Mathematics: +12 marks for correct answer
Logical Reasoning: +6 marks for correct answer
Computer Awareness: +6 marks for a correct answer
General English: +4 marks for a correct answer

For Incorrect Answer:

Mathematics: -3 marks for an incorrect answer
Logical Reasoning: -1.5 marks for an incorrect answer
Computer Awareness: -1.5 marks for an incorrect answer
General English: -1 mark for an incorrect answer

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NIMCET 2025 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for NIMCET 2025 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Q:   Will the final NIMCET 2025 answer key be released?
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Yes. After checking all of the submitted objections, the authorities will release the final answer key of NIMCET 2025 along with the results. It is to be noted that no objections against the final answer key will be accepted by the authorities. The decision of the authorities will remain final. NIMCET 2025 result will be prepared based on the final answer key.

Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
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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.

  • The marks obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, English, will be summed up. Thus, maximum weighted marks will be 1000.
  • Ranking will be based on total weighted marks obtained by a candidate.
Q:   How many times NIMCET is conducted in a year?
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NIMCET exam is conducted once a year. There are a total of 10 NITs (National Institute of Technology) and 2 IIITs (Indian Institue of Information Technology) which take admission in MCA through NIMCET. The exam is conducted by one of the participating NITs every year on rotational basis. 

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