NIMCET 2026 Exam Centres: Check State-wise Test Centres List & More
National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2026 ( NIMCET )
Registration - 3 Mar '26 - 1 May '26
NIMCET Exam Centres 2026: The exam conducting authorities release the NIMCET 2026 exam centres where the exam is conducted. The exam centre of NIMCET are the list of cities where the test will be held. While filling the NIMCET 2026 application form, students must select their preferred exam cities in order of preference.
While registration, students will be able to choose three NIMCET exam cities in 2026. Since the preference will be considered when allotting NIMCET exam centres in 2026, candidates are advised to fill out their choices carefully. However, there is no sure shot criteria that the exam centre preferred by the candidate will be alloted to them, but the chances are fair enough. The details regarding the allotted exam centres will be released through the NIMCET 2026 admit card. Read to know more about NIMCET Exam Centres.
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Centres
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Centres - Highlights
- Which details will be available on NIMCET admit card?
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Centre Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIMCET 2026 Exam Centres
The official NIMCET 2026 exam cities are expected to be as follows.
NIMCET Exam Centres (Cities)
| Test Cities | Code |
|---|---|
| Allahabad | 11 |
| Bhagalpur | 12 |
| Bhopal | 13 |
| Bhubaneswar | 14 |
| Chandigarh | 15 |
| Delhi | 16 |
| Guwahati | 17 |
| Hyderabad | 18 |
| Indore | 19 |
| Jaipur | 20 |
| Jalandhar | 21 |
| Jamshedpur | 22 |
| Kanpur | 23 |
| Kolkata | 24 |
| Kozhikode | 25 |
| Kurukshetra | 26 |
| Lucknow | 27 |
| Muzaffarpur | 28 |
| Patna | 29 |
| Raipur | 30 |
| Ranchi | 31 |
| Rourkela | 32 |
| Surat | 33 |
| Surathkal | 34 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 35 |
| Varanasi | 36 |
| Warangal | 37 |
| Pune | 38 |
| Silchar | 39 |
| Agartala | 40 |
| Srinagar | 41 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIMCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar ' 26 - 01 May ' 26 | NIMCET 2026 Application Form ONGOING |
| 05 May ' 26 - 07 May ' 26 | NIMCET 2026 Application Form Correction Facility |
| 27 May ' 26 - 06 Jun ' 26 | NIMCET 2026 Admit Card |
| 06 Jun ' 26 | NIMCET 2026 Exam Date |
NIMCET 2026 Exam Centres - Highlights
- NIMCET exam centres refer to the locations where the exam will be conducted offline.
- Candidates can mention their cities of preference when filling the NIMCET application form.
- The NIMCET admit card will include details regarding the candidate's allotted exam centre, alogn with other relevant details of the candidate.
- The authorities have the right to allocate candidates outside their preferred choices in case of unavoidable circumstances.
- Candidates will not be able to request a change of the allotted centres after the publishing of the admit card.
Commonly asked questions
You can select your NIMCET exam centres while filling the NIMCET application form. These exam centres are going to be assigned based on your preference order and availability. Check your allotted exam centre on the NIMCET admit card.
List of documents you must carry to the NIMCET test centre-
- Printed copy of NIMCET admit card
- A valid photo ID (e.g. Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Voter ID). No soft copies.
- Recent passport-size photo
Please note that calculators, mobile phones, or any electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
Which details will be available on NIMCET admit card?
Candidates can check the following details in their NIMCET admit card 2026
- Name of the Candidate
- Application Number
- Candidate's photograph and signature
- Date of Birth
- Date of Test
- Reporting Time
- Test Centre Name & Address
- Exam Day Instructions
Before downloading the NIMCET 2026 admit card, candidates are advised to check the details carefully for any mistakes. In case of any issue, they must contact the exam authorities and get the mistake corrected. However, authorities will not accept requests to change the allotted NIMCET 2026 exam centres.
Commonly asked questions
You can select your NIMCET exam centres while filling the NIMCET application form. These exam centres are going to be assigned based on your preference order and availability. Check your allotted exam centre on the NIMCET admit card.
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 advised to preserve the Admit Card (used during the examination) till the entire admission process is complete.
NIMCET 2026 Exam Centre Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read for NIMCET 2026 Exam Centre Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
No. Once an exam centre is allotted, it can't be changed. While filling the NIMCET application form, please cross-check and select the exam centres only if you are sure of the selected ones. However, in case of an emergency, you may request the authorities, but the final decision or discretion to change the exam centre will remain with them.
No, the NIMCET exam conducting authorities will not arrange for travel and accommodation, and it has to be done by the candidate or his/her family. Before the examination, the authorities advise the candidates to visit the exam centre and assess it so that they do not face any problems during the examination day. All candidates and their accompanying guardians will have to prepare their own trave and accomodation.
List of documents you must carry to the NIMCET test centre-
- Printed copy of NIMCET admit card
- A valid photo ID (e.g. Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Voter ID). No soft copies.
- Recent passport-size photo
Please note that calculators, mobile phones, or any electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
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.
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