NIMCET Exam Dates 2026 (Final Answer Key Soon): Get Complete Exam, Dates, Schedule & More

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

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NIMCET 2026 Result

29 Jun '26

Vikrant Shukla
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 16:43 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

Overview

NIMCET Dates 2026: The exam body closed provisional answer key challenge window of NIMCET 2026 on June 11. Candidates who had any objections against wrong answers could raise it till June 11, 2026. After considering all the responses made by candidates, the authorities will release the final NIMCET answer key along with declaring the NIMCET 2026 results.

Earlier they held the NIMCET entrance test on June 6, 2026. 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.

Table of contents
  • NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NIMCET 2026 Result date
  • NIMCET Answer key date 2026
  • NIMCET 2026 Counselling
  • NIMCET Application form 2026 Dates
  • NIMCET Admit Card 2026 Dates (OUT)
  • NIMCET Exam Dates 2026
  • NIMCET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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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
29 Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Result

30 Jun ' 26 - 03 Jul ' 26

NIMCET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

06 Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 1

11 Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 2

16 Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 3

DatesPast Exam Dates
10 Jun ' 26 - 11 Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Objections

06 Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Exam Date

27 May ' 26 - 06 Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Admit Card

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NIMCET 2026 Result date

DeskCalendarResult: 29 Jun ' 26

The exam body NTA will declare the NIMCET 2026 result after releasing of the final answer key. The result will be declared tentatively in the last week of June 2026. Candidates can download the result as a scorecard. The scorecard will include the individual score and the All India Rank. Students who qualify the exam as per the result will be able to appear for the counselling process.

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Q:   Will the NIMCET result or scores be normalized based on the different question paper sets and candidate categories?
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Yes, the NIMCET result will be normalized accordingly for the different question papers in order to ensure that there all the candidates are weighed on common parameters.

Q:   What is the validity of the NIMCET result?
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The result of NIMCET will be valid for one year. Candidates are advised to preserve the NIMCET result throughout the counselling, seat allotment, and final admission procedures.

Q:   I am not satisfied with my NIMCET result and want to get it reviewed. Can I do it?
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Yes, candidates could object to the NIMCET provisional answer key by paying a prescribed fee till June 11, 2026.

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NIMCET Answer key date 2026

The NIMCET 2026 exam authorities NTA, released NIMCET 2026 provisional answer key on June 10, 2026. The correct responses to the question paper were available through the answer key. Objections against the provisional answer key were accepted against a fee till June 11, 2026. After checking the objections, the final NIMCET answer key will be released.

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Q:   What should I do if I find any discrepancy in the NIMCET answer keys?
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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 not accept the objections if the fee is not paid.

Q:   When will the NIMCET 2026 answer key be released?
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The provisional NIMCET 2026 answer key was released on June 10, 2026. Candidates could check the answer key from its official website nimcet.admissions.nic.in

Q:   Who will release the NIMCET answer key?
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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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NIMCET 2026 Counselling

The NIMCET counselling 2026 will be an online process and will be conducted after the NIMCET results have been announced. Please check the process for NIMCET counselling for reference.

  • Register yourself for the counselling process by filling your personal details, as prompted.
  • Fill in your choice of colleges in the order of preference. Candidates are advised to select as many choices as possible for a higher chance of allotment into the preferred colleges.
  • Pay INR 1000 as the counselling fee, online through net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted.
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Q:   How many NITs will participate in NIMCET?
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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 -

  1. NIT Agartala
  2. NIT Allahabad
  3. NIT Bhopal
  4. NIT Delhi
  5. NIT Jamshedpur
  6. NIT Kurukshetra
  7. NIT Meghalaya
  8. NIT Patna
  9. NIT Raipur
  10. NIT Tiruchirappalli
  11. NIT Warangal
  12. IIIT Bhopal
  13. IIIT Vadodara.

Admission into the MCA programme in the above-mentioned NITs will be based on the rank obtained in NIMCET only.

Q:   Is it mandatory to carry a provisional certificate during NIMCET counselling?
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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
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NIMCET Application form 2026 Dates

The NIMCET application process is closed, candidates could apply by following the steps mentioned below - 

  • Open nimcet.admissions.nic.in
  • Click "New Registration"
  • Enter details like your Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number
  • Log in with your User ID and Password
  • Enter your personal, academic, and contact info
  • Choose preferred exam cities
  • Upload a passport-size photo and your digital signature
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee online. Your Application Number is going to be generated after registration
  • Click "Submit"
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Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for NIMCET?
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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

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

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NIMCET Admit Card 2026 Dates (OUT)

The authorities issued the NIMCET admit card to all candidates who successfully submitted the application form. The admit card includes following details.

  • Candidate's name
  • Hall ticket number
  • Date of birth
  • Examination schedule: Exam date, day, reporting time, and exam time
  • Exam centre name and address
  • Exam day guidelines
  • Candidate's photo
  • Contact details
  • Category

Essential Exam Day Guidelines & Requirements

  • You are only allowed to carry a pen or pencil for rough work. Extra sheets for rough work will be provided at the exam centre and must be submitted to the invigilator before leaving.
  • A list of strictly banned items, including mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and any other electronic gadgets, will be detailed.
  • Guidelines may recommend simple clothing like sandals or slippers while prohibiting boots, heels, dupattas, or scarves.
  • Candidates are strictly advised to print the admit card using a precision printer (Laser Printer) rather than an inkjet printer to ensure all barcodes and photos are clear.
  • Carry a valid original photo ID (such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport) that matches the details on your hall ticket.
  • In case of discrepancies (like misprinted names or photos), the admit card or official notification will provide contact details for the NIMCET helpdesk to rectify errors before the exam date.

➡️Download here the detailed NIMCET 2026 Exam Schedule

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

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

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NIMCET Exam Dates 2026

The exam body NTA announced official NIMCET 2026 exam date. As per the exam dates, the entrance test was conducted on June 6, 2026. The exam body conducted the NIMCET 2026 exam in computer based online mode.

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Q:   How many months are required to prepare for NIMCET exam?
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30-40 days of rigorous studies is sufficient to crack the NIMCET exam. One pro tip is to start giving mocks and solve past year question papes, specially when the exam is 7-8 days near.

Q:   Where can I find important study materials for NIMCET preparation?
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Students can check details about NIMCET important chapter and topics from this page. While it is necessary that students pay special attention to chapters with high weightage, it is highly advised that they cover the full NIMCET syllabus. The question paper of NIMCET is prepared by considering the entire syllabus which consists of topics from BCA. Important study material for NIMCET like books or short notes can be checked online. Students who are taking coaching can get the study materials from the coaching institutes.

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 

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NIMCET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read to know more about NIMCET 2026 Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q:   When do the NIMCET authorities release the question papers?
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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.

Q:   How many times NIMCET is conducted in a year?
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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.

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

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

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. 

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

Q:   When will the NIMCET 2026 answer key be released?
A: 

The provisional NIMCET 2026 answer key was released on June 10, 2026. Candidates could check the answer key from its official website nimcet.admissions.nic.in

Q:   How will I get to know about the availability of the NIMCET admit card?
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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. 

Q:   When should I start preparing for NIMCET?
A: 

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.  

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