NUCAT 2026: Registration Test 2 (Ongoing), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )

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NUCAT Test 2 registration can be done till April 13, 2026, on the official website, nucat.nitte.edu.in. The registration can also be done using the link provided below. Nitte NUCAT applicants should check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates must book the slot after the application form is submitted. NUCAT 2026 exam date for test 2 are from April 25, 2026, to April 27, 2026. The test 2 mock tests are from April 18 to 20, 2026. 

NITTE University conducts NUCAT for admission to BTech and other courses. Candidates appearing for NUCAT must take the mock test before the exam to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and question types. 

Nitte entrance exam will be conducted 3 times a year. The NUCAT test dates for all three phases are provided in the table below. Candidates can take a maximum of 3 tests, and the best attempt will be considered for ranking. The NUCAT registration fee has to be paid during the online registration process for each test.  Read more to know about NUCAT Admission 2026 on this page.

=>>NUCAT 2026 Application Form

Table of contents
  • What is NUCAT?
  • NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NUCAT 2026 Highlights
  • Application Process of NUCAT 2026
  • Eligibility Criteria for NUCAT 2026
  • Admit Card Details of NUCAT 2026
  • Test Pattern of NUCAT 2026
  • NUCAT 2026 Syllabus
  • Preparation Tips For NUCAT 2026
  • NUCAT Mock Test
  • NUCAT 2026 Answer Key
  • NUCAT Result Details 2026
  • Counselling Details of NUCAT 2026
  • NUCAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
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What is NUCAT?

Admission to BTech programmes at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, will be through Nitte University Common Admission Test (NUCAT) 2026. NUCAT is designed to understand knowledge and skills of the students in chosen field of study. NUCAT exam pattern includes subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology for engineering programmes, and topics such as English, reasoning, and general knowledge for non-technical courses. NUCAT Scores are used by the university to determine eligibility of the students for admission to chosen programme. It may also be used to assign scholarships and financial aid.

NUCAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NUCAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
10 Feb ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Registration

ONGOING
14 Apr ' 26 - 25 May ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Registration

18 Apr ' 26 - 20 Apr ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Mock Test

25 Apr ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Slot Booking Last Date

25 Apr ' 26 - 27 Apr ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 2

29 Apr ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 2 Answer Key

25 May ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 3 Slot Booking Last Date

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 Feb ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Answer Key

22 Feb ' 26 - 23 Feb ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 1

15 Feb ' 26 - 16 Feb ' 26

NUCAT 2026 Test 1 Mock Test

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NUCAT 2026 Highlights

Check highlights of NUCAT 2026 in table below

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

NUCAT (Nitte University Common Admission Test)

Conducting Body

NITTE University

Exam Level

University Level

Exam Frequency

3 times

Mode of Exam

Online

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

BTech

Exam Fees

INR 1000

Exam Duration

2 hours

Total Marks

120 Marks

Total Questions

120 Questions

·         Physics - 40 questions

·         Chemistry - 40 questions

·         Mathematics - 40 questions

Marking Scheme

+1 for correct answers

No negative marking for wrong answers

Official Website

https://nucat.nitte.edu.in/

Contact Details

9513188844 / 7259671555 / 7022807316

 

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Application Process of NUCAT 2026

NUCAT Test 2 registration is ongoing. The last date to apply for test 2 is April 13, 2026. Candidates can fill NUCAT 2026 application form online. Candidates eligible to fill application form can apply for NUCAT 2026. Candidates can fill NUCAT 2026 online application form by visiting official website. The direct link to apply for NUCAT 2026 is available below.

Candidates must complete the application form by entering name, address, email address, phone number, etc. Only eligible applicants will have their application forms accepted by the authorities. The candidates must check eligibility before submitting the application form. 

=>>NUCAT 2026 Application Form

 

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Eligibility Criteria for NUCAT 2026

Candidates must fulfil NUCAT eligibility criteria to apply for course.  Candidates must be 17 years old to apply for NUCAT. Candidates must have qualified Class 12. The aggregate score must be 45% in Maths and Physics for general category students. For reserved category students, the aggregate score must be 40%. The candidate must have studied Maths and Physics as mandatory subjects. The other subjects are Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics, or Information Technology. The candidates must check all these eligibility criteria to apply for NUCAT 2026.

Class - Candidates must have passed or be attempting Class 12 or equivalent examination in India.

Subjects - Candidates must have studied Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects. One subject from Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics, or Information Technology. The candidates must have English as one languages of study in Class 12.

Percentage - The candidate must score 45% marks (40% for reserved category) aggregate in Mathematics, Physics, and any one optional subjects mentioned above, in Class 12.

Age -The applicant must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admissions year.

NRI Category - NRI category is Foreign Nationals or Persons of Indian Origin (Candidates who have completed Class 12 outside of India or Candidates sponsored by parents or blood relatives who have NRI status or Overseas Citizens of India). The admission for NRI category is based on inter-se merit, considering marks got in PCM courses in Class 12.

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Admit Card Details of NUCAT 2026

NUCAT 2026 Admit Card will be made available on official website, nucat.nitte.edu.in. Applicants must download and print NUCAT admit card as it is mandatory to take admit card to exam centre. Candidates must strictly follow guidelines given on NUCAT 2026 Admit Card. Candidates can contact college if there is error in NUCAT admit card. 

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Test Pattern of NUCAT 2026

NUCAT 2026 examination will be conducted in online mode. NUCAT 2026 exam will have MCQs from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. From each subject, 40 questions will come in exam. There will be total of 120 questions. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be given. There will not be any negative marks for wrong answers.

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NUCAT 2026 Syllabus

The candidates can check NUCAT 2026 syllabus here. The topics included are from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Physics

  • Physical World
  • Units of Measurement
  • Motion in A Straight Line
  • Motion in A Plane
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy and Power
  • Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion
  • Gravitation
  • Mechanical Properties of Solids
  • Mechanical Properties of Fluids
  • Thermal Properties of Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Kinetic Theory
  • Oscillations
  • Waves

Chemistry

  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox Reactions
  • Hydrogen
  • s -Block Elements
  • Some p -Block Elements
  • Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Environmental Chemistry

Mathematics

  • Sets and functions
  • Algebra
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Calculus
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Statistics and probability
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Preparation Tips For NUCAT 2026

NUCAT 2026 preparation tips are provided below.

  • Candidates must plan how to proceed with each subject, including how to divide time and manage their resources.
  • Starting with the preparation of the timetable, candidates must study all the important topics in-depth and the less important things quickly, but be sure not to skip any topics.
  • Solving past years' papers will help candidates to know the exam format, and answering questions will also help the candidates know the preparation level and identify areas that can be improved.
  • Join a test series and take tests every day to improve the candidate's ability to respond to questions quickly, accurately, and precisely.
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NUCAT Mock Test

Candidates registered for NUCAT can appear for the mock test before the exam. Appearing for the mock tests helps the candidates get familiar with the exam pattern. NUCAT mock tests will be conducted on different dates for the 3 exam schedules.

  • NUCAT test 1 mock test will be conducted on February 15 and 16, 2026.
  • The test 2 mock test will be from April 18 to 20, 2026.
  • The mock test for test 3 is from May 9 to 11, 2026.

Candidates can take the mock tests on the dates specified. The test link will be available on the official website. Candidates must log in with their credentials to appear for the exam. 

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NUCAT 2026 Answer Key

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: 29 Apr ' 26

The concerned authorities will release NUCAT 2026 Answer Key on official website. The NUCAT answer key, response sheet, and question papers are all uploaded under the candidates' logins. Candidates can access the answer key and question paper by logging in with a user ID and password.

  • NUCAT Test 1 Answer key will be released on February 25, 2026
  • Test 2 Answer key will be released on April 29, 2026
  • Test 3 Answer will be released on June 10, 2026

The official answer key and response sheet are available for objections. If candidates have any objection to any answer, they can object to the answer key by filling out and submitting the objection form. After reviewing the challenges, a final answer key is also released, based on which NUCAT scores are calculated.

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NUCAT Result Details 2026

DeskCalendarResult: 20 Jun ' 26

NUCAT 2026 results will be announced on June 20, 2026. The NUCAT 2026 results will be available online on official website. NUCAT Results will be available individually for various courses. The merit list will include candidate's name, score, position, etc. The candidates will be called for counselling after merit list is published. All qualifying candidates must attend the counselling process. Candidates will receive university admission during counselling.

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Counselling Details of NUCAT 2026

DeskCalendarCounselling: 25 Jun ' 26

The NUCAT Counselling process 2026 will be conducted from June 25 to 30, 2026. The NUCAT University 2026 counselling process will be carried out for the candidates who get shortlisted. The counselling session will be conducted online. All applicants whose names appear on the merit list should attend the NUCAT 2026 counselling session for admission. Candidates are expected to present both the original and photocopies of the necessary documentation for verification. The counselling letters for the candidates whose seats are allotted during the counselling process will be available for download. No admission will be permitted in the absence of counselling letters. 

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NUCAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

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2 Institutes accepting NUCAT

NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology

Yelahanaka, Bangalore Private

NITTE Meen
  • 12.00 Lakh
  • 4 years
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  • 14.00 Lakh
  • 4 years
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