NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme, Exam Duration, Distribution of Marks

Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English are the compulsory subjects in NIMCET. The official syllabus of NIMCET is available online. 

Yes. NIMCET is an entirely online test or a computer-based test. The entrance examination will be conducted at various exam centres, where the systems will be prepared for the exam. During the exam, the candidates would need to check the questions on the computer, select the correct answer and submit it. No physical question papers will be prepared for NIMCET.

As per the exam pattern of the NIMCET, and its rules, if a candidate marks more than one answer against a question, it will be negatively marked.

The NIMCET question paper consists of four sections - Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness and General English. During the exam, the candidates will have to attempt questions from all sections. The total number of questions in the Mathematics section is 50 questions. For Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, the total number of questions is 40, while for Computer Awareness is 20. Finally, there will be 10 questions for the General English section.

Yes, extra sheets are provided to the NIMCET candidates for rough work or calculations. Keep in mind that you would need to submit those rough sheets at the end of the exam to the invigilators. 

No, it is not mandatory to attempt all the questions of the NIMCET. If you are not confident of the answer to the question, then we advise you not to attempt it as there is a penalty for every incorrect answer. Ensure that the answers you are giving are correct and you are confident enough about them.

No, there will not be any break during the NIMCET exam. The NIMCET exam will be conducted with a single paper containing 120 MCQs, and the different segments of the exam will appear to the candidate one after the other. Time assigned for each part is fixed, so there is no scope for any breaks. The candidate should complete each part in the given time only, as movement from one section to another is not allowed. 

No, calculator or any other electronic equipment such as mobile phones, pagers, etc. will not be allowed to carry to the NIMCET exam centre. Candidates need to report at the examination hall in the allotted test center with admit card before one hour as NIMCET is an online examination, the candidates are required to follow the instructions given at the test center for entry and allotment of terminal. 

Yes, papers will be provided to the NIMCET candidates for doing rough work or calculations. Candidates have to submit the same at the end of the exam to the invigilators. The authorities released the NIMCET exam pattern along with the brochure on the official website. With the help of the exam pattern, candidates will be able to check details on the pattern in which the NIMCET paper is structured and also the marking scheme. It is advised for the candidates to check the exam pattern and strategize accordingly for the preparation of the NIMCET exam.

No, there is no step marking in NIMCET. Each correctly answered question will be awarded full marks and each wrongly answered question will lead to 25% negative mark. The candidates are advised not to attempt such questions if they are not sure of the correct answer. No deduction from the total score will, however, be made if a question is unanswered. More than one answer indicated against a question will be negatively marked. The candidates have to mark the responses as per the instructions appearing in the screen of NIMCET online examination.