NIMCET 2026 Preparation Tips, Strategy, and Best Books

You need to have 6-12 months of time for an effective preparation. Identify the strong and weak areas and accordingly study those topics. Finally, revise your entire preparation and sample papers as many as you can for good NIMCET score. The first step to the preparation of NIMCET is to get familiar with the exam pattern. Start with learning the basic concepts of each subject asked in the exam. NIMCET syllabus includes up to Class XII level Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Computer, and English. Start taking mocks tests as soon you complete your syllabus. Mock tests and previous years questions papers are very important to make you familiar with exam pattern. Mock tests could be of great help. You should take minimum 1 to 3 mock tests in a week. Also, analyze each mock test you take.

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.

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

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 

No, you do not need to attempt all questions of the NIMCET. If you are not confident, do not answer it. Please note there is negative marking for each incorrect answer. 

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. 

You must familiarise yourself with the NIMCET exam pattern and syllabus to identify the key topics, time limit, question paper format, and types of questions covered. 

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.  

Clearing the NIMCET exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. If we see the year over year statistics, the ratio of students who clear NIMCET in first attempt is high in comparison to students who dropped a year after graduation. One thing which makes it easy to clear NIMCET with BCA/BSc IT is that students are in regular touch of most exam syllabus.

To score good marks in NIMCET in the first attempt, it is advised that students study BCA/BSc IT topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Graduation books which students study are the best books for NIMCET preparation. Students must study these books properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do.

While preparing the study timetable for NIMCET preparation, the students are advised to distribute the syllabus carefully so that all topics are covered before the examination. The daily study routine should also include revisions, mock tests and solving sample papers. Students should ensure that the subjects are divided well, so that there is no monotony in the studying process.

Yes, revision is extremely important for NIMCET preparation. If you revise regularly, there will be fewer chances of forgetting what you have studied or learned.

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.

No, there will not be any break during the NIMCET exam. The NIMCET exam will be conducted with a single paper containing 120 MCQs. After the candidate finishes one segment, another will pop immediately, so there will be no scope for break.

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.