How many times NIMCET is conducted in a year?

The NIMCET exam is conducted annually. There are a total of 11 NITs (National Institute of Technology) and 2 IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology). They intake students into their MCA programs through NIMCET. The exam is conducted by one of the participating NITs every year, rotationally.

What is the difficulty level of NIMCET?

The difficulty level of NIMCET is normal. Here is the bifurcation of the difficulty level - Computer awareness: BCA/B.Sc. IT level English, logical reasoning and Mathematics: Intermediate level. Please note that the questions asked in NIMCETs are tricky, and you would need an in-depth understanding of the subjects. Develop a solid understanding of the concepts and topics covered in the NIMCET syllabus to get a good score in the exam. Students who study NCERT and have a good knowledge of topics can score well in NIMCET.

How do we select our NIMCET exam centres?

You will be given an option to select your NIMCET exam centres while filling out the NIMCET application form. You will be allotted the exam centres as per your preference order and availability. You can check your allotted exam centre through the NIMCET admit card

Why wasnt I allotted my choice of NIMCET exam centre?

This usually happens when there are not enough participants for that particular centre. Authorities then cancel a NIMCET exam centre and allot the exam centre according to the next order of preference of the candidate, or the closest geographically available centre.

I am not satisfied with my NIMCET result and want to get it reviewed. Can I do it?

If you are not satisfied with your NIMCET result, you have the option to object to the provisional answer key. Please note that the ability to review the score is limited, and you can't get a direct score re-evaluated. However, you can contest discrepancies in the answer key against a fee. You would also need to furnish the proof and submit your challenge online during a specific window. If you miss the answer key challenge period, you cannot request a review of the score. After that phase is over, you can't request for the score review.

When will the NIMCET 2026 answer key be released?

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.

Is there a provision to challenge the NIMCET answer key?

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.

Is it mandatory to carry a provisional certificate during NIMCET counselling?

You must verify all your documents during NIMCET counselling. You must also bring the original documents at the time of joining. The documents required for NIMCET Counselling are listed below: NIMCET Admit Card NIMCET Rank Card Date of Birth Proof (10th marksheet) 10th & 12th marksheets and passing certificates Caste certificate (if applicable) Category certificate 4 Recent passport size photographs

What is the mode of payment for the NIMCET application form?

The NIMCET application fee is to be paid ONLINE ONLY through the NIMCET website. Please note that this online fee payment is non-refundable, meaning the applicant is not entitled to a refund under any circumstances.

When will NIMCET 2025 counselling start?

The NIMCET 2025 counselling process is now over. Round 1 was announced on July 7, 2025 Round 2 was announced on July 12, 2025 Round 3 was announced on July 17, 2025 Counselling registration and choice filling for the special round ended on July 25, 2025, and the seat allotment was announced on July 26, 2025.

Is it mandatory to carry a provisional certificate during NIMCET counselling?

You must verify all your documents during NIMCET counselling. You must also bring the original documents at the time of joining. The documents required for NIMCET Counselling are listed below: NIMCET Admit Card NIMCET Rank Card Date of Birth Proof (10th marksheet) 10th & 12th marksheets and passing certificates Caste certificate (if applicable) Category certificate 4 Recent passport size photographs

Is there any provision to choose the date and time of NIMCET counselling?

No, as of September 2025, you are not allowed to choose the date and time of the NIMCET counselling. The exam-conducting body finalises the counselling schedule and they themselves announced the NIMCET 2025 counselling dates. You would need to register online and participate in the NIMCET counselling process by paying the fee and filling out your choices. Qualified candidates eligible to participate in the counselling will be declared qualified based on their NIMCET results. The allotment of seats was based on the marks secured in the NIMCET 2025 exam. NIMCET 2025 counselling was conducted in four rounds, and is now OVER.

Will there be a negative marking for wrong answers in NIMCET?

Yes. As per the NIMCET information brochure, for each correct answer, you will get full marks, while for every incorrect answer, there is a deduction. Here is how it goes - Mathematics: Correct answer: +12 Incorrect answer: -3 Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning Correct answer: +6 Incorrect answer: -1.5 General English Correct answer: +4 Incorrect answer: -1 Note: No deduction if a question is left unanswered. Selecting multiple answers to a question will result in negative marking. Please do not attempt the question if you are not sure of the correct answer.

When can I check my NIMCET seat allotment result?

After the completion of the Seat Allotment Result in each round, NIMCET publishes a report of the institute-wise seat allotment result. This will be a list of allotted candidates containing the NIMCET Application Number, candidate category, allotted rank, etc. For the year 2025, the seat allotment process is over.

Is the NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus changed?

The official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus have not been announced yet. Authorities are not expected to make any major changes to these. Candidates can check the previous year's exam pattern given below for reference. NIMCET will be conducted in three parts containing 120 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the NIMCET exam will be two hours (2 PM to 4 PM). Part I (70 minutes duration) consists of Mathematics (50 questions). It will be conducted from 2 PM to 3:10 PM. Part II (30 minutes duration) consists of Analytical ability and logical reasoning (40 questions). It will be conducted from 3:10 PM to 3:40 PM. Part III (20 minutes duration) consists of Computer Awareness (20 questions) and English (10 questions). It will be conducted from 3:40 PM to 4 PM.

What is NIMCET 2025 Cutoff?

The NIMCET cutoff is released after the completion of the counselling process. Candidates will be able to check the previous-year cutoffs for various institutes. NIMCET cutoff is the maximum rank of the candidate within which various NITs admit students for the MCA course. The previous year's NIMCET cutoff of some of the institutes is mentioned below. Candidates can check detailed round-wise cutoff for all institutes on the Shiksha page or from the official website nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Institute Opening Rank Closing Rank MNNIT Allahabad 25 180 MANIT Bhopal 388 578 NIT Warangal 133 238 NIT Trichy 1 52

When was the NIMCET 2025 result released?

The official NIMCET 2025 result was released on June 25, 2025, only on the official portal. To access the result, candidates had to log in using the required credentials. The result was downloaded in the form of the NIMCET 2025 scorecard. No other mode was used to announce the result.

Can I carry the soft copy of the NIMCET admit card to the exam centre instead of the hard copy?

No, you are only supposed to carry the hard copy of the NIMCET admit card. You must keep in mind that the invigilators will not allow you if you are not carrying the hard coPy of your admit card. You are advised to download your NIMCET admit card and take a printout from the NIMCET official website.

What documents do I have to carry to the NIMCET test centre?

Here is the list of documents you must carry to the NIMCET test centre - Printed copy of your NIMCET admit card A valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Voter ID). No soft copies will be accepted. A recent passport-sized photograph. Please note that calculators, mobile phones or any electronic gadgets are strictly NOT allowed in the exam hall.

NIMCET 2026: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Revised Syllabus, Exam Pattern

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Updated on Nov 17, 2025 18:52 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

NIMCET is a nationwide entrance test conducted to offer admission into the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program in the participating NITs and IIITs. It is held annually as a computer-based test. The score obtained in NIMCET determines the seat allocation in MCA programs at these institutes.

Please note that a new, updated NIMCET syllabus is now available and will be implemented starting in 2026. The NIMCET is conducted for admission to the MCA programmes across 11 NITs and 2 IIITs. The participating colleges for admission to the MCA program in the NIMCET are eleven NITs—Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Meghalaya, Patna, Raipur, and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), and two IIITs—Bhopal and Vadodara. The admission to these colleges is based ONLY on the rank obtained in NIMCET.

Read more about NIMCET 2026, including NIMCET syllabus, eligibility criteria, rank card, admission procedure, list of participating institutes with total number of seats, seat matrix, admission schedule, and other information.

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What is NIMCET?
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NIMCET 2026 Highlights
NIMCET 2026 Counselling
NIMCET 2026 Result
NIMCET 2026 Answer Key
NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
NIMCET 2026 Syllabus
NIMCET 2026 Exam Centre
NIMCET 2026 Admit Card
NIMCET 2026 Application Form
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NIMCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Application Form TENTATIVE
May ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Application Form Correction Facility TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Answer Key Objections TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIMCET 2026 Result TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26	NIMCET Counselling Registration and Choice Filling TENTATIVE
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