NUCAT 2026: Registration, Application Form , Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

NUCAT exam is conducted many times in a year, usually between January and April. The NUCAT 2026 application form is expected to be available from December 2025. Exact dates are announced on Nitte University's official website each year, so it's best to check there for the most current schedule.

NUCAT is primarily for admissions to undergraduate programs offered by Nitte University, such as Engineering (BTech), Pharmacy (BPharm), and Biological Sciences. The specific courses available depend on the university's offerings for that academic year. NUCAT serves as the entrance exam for various Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes. Some common engineering specialisations include:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Information Science and Engineering

NUCAT is an entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs at Nitte (Deemed to be University). The test covers subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology for engineering programmes, and topics such as English, reasoning, and general knowledge for non-technical courses. The scores are used by the university to determine the eligibility of the students for admission to their chosen programme. It may also be used to assign scholarships and financial aid.

The NUCAT exam date 2026 will be announced soon. The exam will be conducted in three slots, in February,April and June 2026. NITTE University conducts NUCAT (Nitte University Common Admission Test) three times a year to provide multiple opportunities to the candidates to appear for the entrance exam and to increase the chances of admission for the students. 

Yes, most programmes have age restrictions in line with national guidelines. Typically, candidates should be at least 17 years of age by December 31 of the admission year. Candidates must check the official NUCAT eligibility criteria for specific age limits.

The NUCAT application form will be released in December 2025. The candidates should check for the important dates and apply before the closing date of the application form.

The Nitte University Common Admission Test NUCAT exam will be conducted in 3 phases. The tentative dates to fill out the Nitte University Common Admission Test NUCAT application form are as follows

NUCAT Test 1 last date to apply is January 2026

NUCAT Test 2 last date to apply is April 2026

NUCAT Test 3 last date to apply is June 2026

CET/COMEDK score will not be considered for B.Tech. admission at NMAMIT. The BTech admission will be based on the NUCAT score only. The candidates who score above the cutoff score in NUCAT will be given admission to the B.Tech programme at NMAMIT

It is not necessary that the candidate has a colour printout of the NUCAT admit card, but it is recommended. A colour printout can ensure that your photograph and other details are clear, making identification easier for exam officials. However, a black-and-white printout is generally accepted as long as all the information is clearly visible and legible.

NUCAT 2026 admit card release date will be announced soon. The admit card will be released separately for each test, a few days before the exam.

There will be 40 questions asked from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. There will be a total of 120 questions asked in the exam. The total time allotted for the exam is 120 minutes. For each correct answer, 1 mark is given. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The syllabus of NUCAT 2025 is based on the class 11 and 12 CBSE/State Board curriculum. NUCAT 2026 Marking Scheme:
Physics
Marks Per Question: 1 mark
Maximum Marks: 40 marks
Mathematics
Marks Per Question: 1 mark
Maximum Marks: 40 marks
Chemistry
Marks Per Question: 1 mark
Maximum Marks: 40 marks

For NUCAT 2026, each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark, and there are no marks deducted for incorrect answers. Since there is no negative marking for wrong answers, the candidates can answer the questions without the fear of losing marks for wrong responses. 

There is no negative marking for the wrong response in NUCAT. For every correct answer, the candidate will be allotted 1 mark. The total marks given in the exam are 120 marks for 120 questions.

The NUCAT result is determined based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the NUCAT 2026. The Class 12 marks of the candidate are not considered while allotting ranks. The ranks are allotted to the candidates only based on their NUCAT 2026 score. 

The NUCAT Rank list will be released in June, tentatively. The NUCAT rank will be displayed on the test portal by Nitte University. The merit list will be available on the official website soon. The exact dates are usually communicated beforehand. The candidates will be called for counselling after the results are announced. 

NUCAT results will be published on the official website. Candidates must visit the campus to check for results.

Candidates not attending the NUCAT counselling will not be given admission in the college. The candidates must follow the schedule and attend the counselling. If you do not attend, your name may be removed from the merit list, and you may not be able to get admission to the university. Therefore, it is crucial to attend the counselling process and complete the admission formalities as per the schedule.

The NUCAT 2026 counselling will be conducted from June 2026. The NUCAT 2026 counselling will be conducted over a period of one month. The candidates are called for counselling based on their NUCAT score. 

Mock test will be conducted before the actual exams. The candidates are advised to appear for the mock test to understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked in NUCAT. The dates of mock tests are as follows

• Mock test 1 will be held in February 2026
• Mock test 2 will be held April 2026
• Mock test 3 will be held in June 2026