What are the eligibility criteria for NIMCET?

The eligibility criteria for NIMCET are as follows - Criteria Details 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

If I do not pay the application fee but complete the rest of the NIMCET application process, am I still eligible for the exam?

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 documents.

When should I start preparing for NIMCET?

Ideally, you should start preparing at least six months before the exam date. The NIMCET 2026 exam date has not been announced yet, however, the tentative examination date is around June 2026, making now a perfect time to start preparing for it. NIMCET exam pattern along with the brochure will soon be released on the official website at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.

Is the NIMCET exam held on the same day for Engineering Diploma/BTech candidates?

Yes, the NIMCET exam is held in a single day and slot window for all the applicants, irrespective of the mode and the language of the exam. NIMCET 2025 was held on June 8, 2025 (2 PM to 4 PM). Candidates will be able to check here the complete schedule of the NIMCET 2025 for the exam, application form, admit card, exam, result, counselling, etc.

How many NITs will participate in NIMCET?

The NIMCET is a Common Entrance National Level Test that is conducted by 11 NITs and 2 IITs for admission into their MCA programme. The MCA programme is offered by the following NITs and IIITs - NIT Agartala NIT Allahabad NIT Bhopal NIT Delhi NIT Jamshedpur NIT Kurukshetra NIT Meghalaya NIT Patna NIT Raipur NIT Tiruchirappalli NIT Warangal IIIT Bhopal IIIT Vadodara. Admission into the MCA programme in the above-mentioned NITs will be based on the rank obtained in NIMCET only.

Is it mandatory to carry a provisional certificate during NIMCET counselling?

You must verify all your documents during NIMCET counselling. You must also bring the original documents at the time of joining. The documents required for NIMCET Counselling are listed below: NIMCET Admit Card NIMCET Rank Card Date of Birth Proof (10th marksheet) 10th & 12th marksheets and passing certificates Caste certificate (if applicable) Category certificate 4 Recent passport size photographs

When do the NIMCET authorities release the question papers?

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.

From where can I know the timings or schedule of the NIMCET important events like the application, exam date, result, etc.?

You can check the details about NIMCET on its official portal as well as on the shiksha page. Please note that the NIMCET 2026 exam dates and notification have not been released yet.

How many times NIMCET is conducted in a year?

The NIMCET exam is conducted annually. There are a total of 11 NITs (National Institute of Technology) and 2 IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology). They intake students into their MCA programs through NIMCET. The exam is conducted by one of the participating NITs every year, rotationally.

Is there any provision to choose the date and time of NIMCET counselling?

No, you are not allowed to choose the date and time of the NIMCET counselling. The exam-conducting body finalises the counselling schedule. You would need to register online and participate in the NIMCET counselling process by paying the fee and filling out your choices. Qualified candidates eligible to participate in the counselling will be declared qualified based on their NIMCET results.

What documents do I have to carry to the NIMCET test centre?

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.

Can I carry the soft copy of the NIMCET admit card to the exam centre instead of the hard copy?

No, you are only supposed to carry the hard copy of the NIMCET admit card. You must keep in mind that the invigilators will not allow you if you are not carrying the hard coPy of your admit card. You are advised to download your NIMCET admit card and take a printout from the NIMCET official website.

NIMCET Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam, Result, Counselling Dates, Schedule & More

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Exam On - 6 Jun '26

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 19:05 IST

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NIMCET Dates 2026: The exam body NIT released the NIMCET 2026 exam date at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. This year, the NIMCET entrance test will be held on June 6, 2026. The registrations for the NIMCET 2026 is expected to start soon. Candidates are advised to regularly check and stay updated with the NIMCET dates so that they do not miss any important exam and admission-related events.

To participate in the entrance test, candidates must fill and submit the online NIMCET application form. No applications will be accepted after the last date. The online application form correction facility will also open for the candidates.

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Application Form TENTATIVE
May ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Application Form Correction Facility TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
06 Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Exam Date
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Objections TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Result TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26	NIMCET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling TENTATIVE
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