NIMCET Application Form 2026: Exam Fees, How to Fill Application Form

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

Rashmi Karan
Updated on Aug 19, 2025 12:26 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

NIMCET 2026 is a national-level examination for admission into Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Programs across 11-NITs and 02-IIITs. The exam is expected to be conducted in June 2026, and it will be a computer-based test (CBT). Aspiring candidates are required to undertake the NIMCET 2026 registration through the online NIMCET application form during the given dates. To participate in the entrance exam and admission process, candidates must fill out and submit the NIMCET application form before the final date, which will soon be communicated via official channels. The NIMCET 2026 application fee needs to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. The application process will include registration, completing the application form, uploading scanned documents, and paying the application fee. Only those candidates who have already registered will be allowed to appear in the entrance examination and attend the counselling process. Before NIMCET 2026 registration, the candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria. Read to know more about the NIMCET 2026 Application Form.

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  • NIMCET 2026 Application Correction
  • NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to fill out the NIMCET 2026 application form
  • NIMCET 2026 Application Form - Highlights
  • NIMCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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NIMCET 2026 Application Correction

The NIMCET 2026 application form correction window will be available online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. All registered candidates who had to edit/correct the details submitted in the NIMCET application form 2026 can log in using the required credentials to make the necessary corrections in the form. After the final date, which will be released soon, the authorities will not accept any requests to make corrections. All of the required information needs to be checked carefully, and the necessary corrections have to be made accordingly. Since the correction facility is a one-time process, the candidates are advised to be careful while making the corrections.

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NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIMCET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Application Form

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May ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Application Form Correction Facility

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Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Admit Card

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Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Exam Date

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Steps to fill out the NIMCET 2026 application form

The NIMCET 2026 application form will be available by March 2026. No other mode will be used to release the NIMCET application form 2026. The given steps could be followed to fill out and submit the application form of NIMCET 2026. 

Step 1 - Registration: For NIMCET 2026 registration, candidates must visit the official website and click on the registration link. The candidates will have to enter their details, i.e., name, gender, date of birth, parents' names, email ID and mobile number for registration. A password has to be generated. After the registration process is completed, the application number will be available to the candidates.

Step 2 - Filling out the application form: Next, the candidates will have to fill out their personal, academic and contact details.  The preferred exam centres have to be selected. All details have to be valid and as per the documents possessed by the candidates. 

Step 3 - Uploading scanned documents: Candidates will have to upload their scanned passport-size photograph (of size between 50 KB to 1 MB) and signature (in Royal Blue/Black colour and of size between 50 KB to 1 MB) as per the official specifications. If the specifications are not met, the candidates will not be able to submit their documents.

Step 4 - Fee payment: Finally, the candidates will have to pay the NIMCET 2026 application fee. The required fee has to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

NIMCET Application Fee 2026

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Application Fee

Gen/EWS/OBC Candidates

INR 2500

SC/ST Category Candidates

INR 1250

The NIMCET 2026 application form will be submitted automatically after the successful payment of the application fees. Candidates are not required to send a printout of the application form to the authorities.

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NIMCET 2026 Application Form - Highlights

  • The NIMCET 2026 application form will be released online. No other mode of application will be accepted. 
  • The login credentials have to be kept safe for future use.
  • The authorities will not accept multiple applications for NIMCET 2026.
  • The NIMCET 2026 application form number is essential for future admission. 
  • Ineligible candidates are not considered for the NIMCET 2026 admission process.
 
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NIMCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 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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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 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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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 weeks ago

The eligibility criteria for NIMCET are as follows -

Criteria

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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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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 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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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 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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