NIMCET 2026 Answer Key: Download Official Answer Key & Raise Objections

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

Rashmi Karan
Updated on Nov 3, 2025 14:55 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

NIMCET 2026 answer key will be available online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in after the NIMCET 2026 exams are over. Through the NIMCET 2026 answer key, candidates can verify the correct responses to the question paper. Using the NIMCET answer key, the candidates can calculate their probable scores secured in the entrance examination before the official results are declared. To calculate the scores, the marking scheme, as per the NIMCET 2026 exam pattern, must be followed. Objections against the model answer key of NIMCET 2026 will be accepted with proof and a fee. After the objections are checked, the final NIMCET 2026 answer key will be released. Read to know more about the NIMCET Answer Key 2026.

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Q:   What after the release of NIMCET Answer Key?
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After the release of the NIMCET answer key, candidates will be able to raise challenges or objections against the provisional answer key. For this, candidates will have to pay a non-refundable amount of INR 500 for each question. After reviewing and rectifying the challenges, the NIMCET exam authorities will upload the modifications made to the provisional answer keys on the NIMCET official website along with the NIMCET result.

Q:   Is there a provision to challenge the NIMCET answer key?
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Yes, there is a provision to challenge the NIMCET answer key. Keep in mind that you can only challenge the provisional answer key with your question and the proof that your answer was correct. There is a fee of Rs. 500 per question within the given timeframe. You CANNOT challenge the final answer key once it is released. 

Table of content
  • Steps to download the NIMCET 2026 answer key
  • NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to raise objections against the NIMCET 2026 answer key?
  • Steps to calculate probable scores using NIMCET 2026 answer key
  • NIMCET 2026 Answer Key - Highlights
  • NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Steps to download the NIMCET 2026 answer key

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The NIMCET Answer Key will help you to make an approximation of the marks obtained in the exam. You can download the answer key using the below steps:

  • Visit the official NIMCET website, nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
  • You would now need to log in using your user ID and password, locate and click NIMCET answer key download link.
  • Upon clicking the link, the NIMCET Answer Key will appear on your screen in the form of a PDF.
  • Download the answer key.
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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.

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.

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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
Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Objections

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Jun ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Result

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Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26

NIMCET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

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Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 1

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Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 2

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Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 3

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Jul ' 26

NIMCET 2026 Special Round - Choice Filling

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How to raise objections against the NIMCET 2026 answer key?

Candidates can raise objections against the answer key around the second week of June 2026. To raise their objections, candidates can follow below steps: 

  • Go to the website https://nimcet.admissions.nic.in/
  • Log in using User ID and password
  • Select the question to be challenged
  • Submit their supporting proof
  • Make a payment of INR 500 for every challenge online, i.e., through netbanking/credit card/debit card

If the candidates do not submit the supporting proof but make the fee payment, their objections will not be accepted, and vice versa. The exam authorities will check the submitted objections and prepare the final NIMCET answer key 2026. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a provision to challenge the NIMCET answer key?
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Yes, there is a provision to challenge the NIMCET answer key. Keep in mind that you can only challenge the provisional answer key with your question and the proof that your answer was correct. There is a fee of Rs. 500 per question within the given timeframe. You CANNOT challenge the final answer key once it is released. 

Q:   Who conducts NIMCET?
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The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are the conducting authorities of the NIMCET. Every year, an NIT conducts the exam on a rotational basis. In 2025, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, conducted the exam.

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Steps to calculate probable scores using NIMCET 2026 answer key

Candidates can calculate their score before the announcement of the final NIMCET 2026 results with the help of answer key. They can follow the below steps to check the answer key:

Download the NIMCET 2026 answer key when it is available and compare the official answers with your responses by following the official marking scheme. The total calculated score will be the probable scores that candidates secured in the test.

*The calculated scores will be indicative. They may differ from the final result.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who will release the NIMCET answer key?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will the NIMCET 2026 answer key be released?
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The provisional NIMCET 2026 answer key is expected to release in the 2nd or 3rd week of June 2026. Candidates will be able to check the answer key online from the website nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Students are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates. Note that you can check the correct responses to the questions through the NIMCET answer key.

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NIMCET 2026 Answer Key - Highlights

  • NIMCET 2026 answer key will be released on the official website.
  • The answer key will be available for all sets/papers along with the NIMCET 2025 question paper.
  • With the help of the answer key, candidates will know the correct answer to all the questions asked in the entrance exam.
  • With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to predict their estimated score out of 480.
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Q:   How to check NIMCET answer key?
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To check the NIMCET answer key: visit the official portal, which is nimcet.in; find the Answer Key link, click it; log in using your email ID and password. You can now check the NIMCET answer key. Download it and match your answers.

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NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Q:   Will the final NIMCET 2025 answer key be released?
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Yes. After checking all of the submitted objections, the authorities will release the final answer key of NIMCET 2025 along with the results. It is to be noted that no objections against the final answer key will be accepted by the authorities. The decision of the authorities will remain final. NIMCET 2025 result will be prepared based on the final answer key.

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To calculate your
NIMCET exam score using the answer key, you need to use the official section-wise marking scheme. The total raw score is then calculated by summing up the marks from all sections. 
NIMCET Marking Scheme 
The marking scheme varies by section: 
Mathematics 
Analytical ability & log

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heena agrawal

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Key dates
  • Exam date: June 8, 2025
  • Result date: June 25, 2025
  • Scorecard access period: June 25 to July 3, 2025

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heena agrawal

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No, it is not mandatory to attempt every question in the NIMCET exam. In fact, due to the negative marking scheme, it is often a better strategy to leave questions unanswered if you are not confident about the correct answer. 
 
The NIMCET marking scheme
The NIMCET exam has a differential marking sy

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 months ago

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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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Some recommended books to prepare for the numerical ability paper of NIMCET are: 

  • NCERT Mathematics Textbook for class 12

  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal

  • Numerical Ability and Mathematical Aptitude by A B Rao

  • Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma

  • Arihant Study Package

  • Arihant MCA Entrance Exam Book

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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 doc

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are the conducting authorities of the NIMCET. Every year, an NIT conducts the exam on a rotational basis. In 2025, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, conducted the exam.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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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