NIMCET Books 2026: Check Subject-wise NIMCET Books for Preparation

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

Rashmi Karan
Updated on Dec 1, 2025 10:53 IST

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NIMCET 2025 Best Books - The selected books must include the topics mentioned in the NIMCET syllabus and should be easy to understand and well-structured. For reference, we have listed the best books for NIMCET 2026 here. Along with the best books, the candidates should also refer to the exam pattern and syllabus for the NIMCET 2025 preparation. Read to know more about the NIMCET Best Books 2025.

Table of contents
  • Important things to keep in mind before selecting NIMCET 2025 books for preparation
  • Best Books for NIMCET 2025
  • NIMCET 2025 Preparation Tips
  • NIMCET Exam Pattern
  • NIMCET 2026 Syllabus
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Important things to keep in mind before selecting NIMCET 2025 books for preparation

Candidates should keep certain things in mind before selecting books for NIMCET preparation. 

  • Consult teachers, seniors and fellow students before selecting any book.
  • Check the ratings and reviews of the book you are considering.
  • Check the year of publishing and the edition. Go for the updated versions only.
  • Verify that the book covers the complete NIMCET syllabus. You might have to refer to multiple books for maximum syllabus coverage.
  • The selected book must have a sufficient number of sample questions and practice papers.
  • Compare the content and language of multiple books before making a purchase. Pick the one which is detailed and easy to understand.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the best book for NIMCET Logical Reasoning paper preparation?
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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 

Q:   Can you suggest some good books for the preparation of Numerical Ability for NIMCET?
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Here are some recommended books to prepare for the numerical ability section of NIMCET-

  • NCERT Math Textbook for Class 12

  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal

  • Numerical Ability & Mathematical Aptitude by A.B. Rao

  • Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma

  • Arihant Study Package and Arihant MCA Entrance Exam Book

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Best Books for NIMCET 2025

The subject-wise books to prepare for the NIMCET exam 2026 are mentioned below.

 Mathematics

Name of the book

Author

Handbook of Mathematics

Amit Rastogi

NCERT Mathematics textbook (Class 12)

 

NCERT

Objective Mathematics 

R D Sharma

Mathematics by R S Agarwal

R S Agarwal

Numerical Ability and Mathematical Aptitude

A B Rao

Objective Mathematics for Engineering Entrances - Volume 1

Amit A Aggarwal

Fundamental of Mathematics - Trigonometry: For JEE Mains and Advanced

Sanjay Mishra

Complete Mathematics for JEE Main 

TMH

Computer Awareness

Name of the Book Author
Computer Fundamentals Pradeep K Sinha

Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams

Saumya Ranjan Behera
Exam Preparation Books For Lucent's Computer Lucent Publications
Objective Computer Awareness Arihant Experts
Computer Awareness (Objective with Subjective) Saumya Ranjan Behera

Logical Reasoning

Name of the Book Author
Analytical Reasoning M K Pandey
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning RS Agarwal
All About Reasoning Anjali A Gupta
A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal  B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali

General English

Name of the Book Author
Advance General English Hari Mohan Prasad
Advance General English H S Bhatia
English Grammar & Composition S C Gupta
Objective General English S P Bakshi/ Arihant Publications
High School English Grammar and Composition Book Wren & Martin
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can you suggest some good books for the preparation of Numerical Ability for NIMCET?
A: 

Here are some recommended books to prepare for the numerical ability section of NIMCET-

  • NCERT Math Textbook for Class 12

  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal

  • Numerical Ability & Mathematical Aptitude by A.B. Rao

  • Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma

  • Arihant Study Package and Arihant MCA Entrance Exam Book

Q:   Which is the best book for NIMCET Logical Reasoning paper preparation?
A: 

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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NIMCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates can check some of the important preparation tips of NIMCET 2025 below to help with their study strategy. 

  • All candidates are advised to check the official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus to be aware of topics to be studied for the exam.
  • A personalized timetable should be prepared so that the candidates are able to cover the syllabus before the exam.
  • While studying, the candidates should prepare notes so that they are able to revise important and difficult topics anytime, anywhere.
  • Mock tests should be attempted regularly so that the candidates can assess their progress and improve their time management skills.
  • Revision should be done daily so that the candidates do not forget what they have studied.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many months are required to prepare for NIMCET exam?
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The time-period required to complete the NIMCET preparation depends on students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 3-4 month is good enough for completing the NIMCET preparation. Students who have started preparing during their BCA can easily prepare for NIMCET in 4 months considering the topics of exam syllabus have already been studied in BCA.

NIMCET preparation is most effective with BCA as almost 90-95 percent topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire NIMCET syllabus as well as syllabus of BCA. After the graduation exams, students get 2-3 month where they can focus entirely on NIMCET.

Students who have started late for the NIMCET exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in BCA. In the next two months’ focus on solving questions of NIMCET and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last one month should be focused on solving mock tests and NIMCET previous year question papers.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of NIMCET?
A: 

The difficulty level of NIMCET is normal. Here is the bifurcation-

  • Computer awareness: BCA/B.Sc. IT level
  • English, logical reasoning and Mathematics: Intermediate level

Please note that the questions in NIMCETs are tricky, and you will need to study in-depth. Go through the concepts and topics mentioned in the NIMCET syllabus to get a good score. Students who study NCERT and have a strong grasp of the basics can perform well in NIMCET.

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NIMCET Exam Pattern

The NIMCET 2026 exam pattern will be released soon. According to the NIMCET exam pattern 2026, candidates can check the details of how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. During the two-hour examination, the candidates will have to attempt 120 objective multiple-choice questions with one right aswer.

NIMCET 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates can check the section-wise marking scheme of NIMCET 2026 below.

Parts Marking Scheme
Part I - Mathematics
  • Correct answer: 12 marks
  • Incorrect answer: -3 marks
Part II - Analytical Ability & Reasoning
  • Correct answer: 6 marks
  • Incorrect answer: -1.5 marks
Part III - Computer Awareness
  • Correct answer: 6 marks
  • Incorrect answer: -1.5 marks
Part III - General English
  • Correct answer: 4 marks
  • Incorrect answer: -1 mark
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NIMCET 2026 Syllabus

The new revised NIMCET 2026 syllabus is available at nimcet.admissions.nic.in/document/revised-syllabus-of-nimcet-2026-onwards. Download the revised syllabus from the official portal. It covers subjects like Math, Computer Awareness, Reasoning, and English. We advise going through each subject, topic and subtopic carefully to prepare well for the exam.

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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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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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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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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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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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