NIMCET Exam Guide 2026
NIMCET 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Nimcet exam
| Name of the Organization | National Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NIMCET or NIT MCA Common Entrance Test |
| Exam for Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Mode of Test | Online |
| Test Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Courses Offered | MCA |
| NIMCET Application form | April 17, 2025 |
| NIMCET Application last date | May 16, 2025 |
| Exam Date | June 8, 2025 |
| NIMCET Answer Key | June 11, 2025 (provisional) |
| NIMCET Answer Key Challenging Last Date | June 13, 2025 (till 5 PM) |
| NIMCET Official Website | nimcet.admissions.nic.in |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Events
- Dates
- Results
- June 27, 2025
- Exam Date
- June 8, 2025
- Admit Card
- June 3, 2025
📊 Application Fee
- SC/ST
- INR 1250
- Category
- Fees
- General and OBC
- INR 2500
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | UG degree of at least 3 years with Mathematics/Statistics as one subject OR B.E./B.Tech. |
| Minimum Marks (General/OBC) | At least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale |
| Minimum Marks (SC/ST/PwD) | At least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale |
| Final Year Students | Eligible to apply; must submit a provisional certificate of eligibility |
| Proof Submission Deadline | Must submit proof of eligibility by 30 September 2025 during counselling/admission |
| Open University Graduates | Eligible if degree is from UGC/AICTE/DEC approved Open University |
| Marks/CGPA Calculation | Includes all subjects (languages + optional) from all years of the UG program |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 1000 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Options per Question | 4 Choices per question |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Unanswered Questions | No negative marking |
| Sectional Division | - Part I: Mathematics (50 questions) - Part II: Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning (40 questions) - Part III: Computer Awareness (20 questions) + English (10 questions) |
| Section-wise Time Limit | - Part I: 70 minutes - Part II: 30 minutes - Part III: 20 minutes |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the date for the NIMCET Exam 2025?
The NIMCET exam was conducted on June 8, 2025.
Q2.What does NIMCET stand for?
NIMCET stands for National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Entrance Test.
Q3.When will the NIMCET admit card be announced ?
The NIMCET admit card was announced on June 3, 2025 on its official website.
Q4.Is there any prescribed cut off figure for this year’s examination?
No, there will be no institutional cut off scores for this year’s NIMCET Exam.
Q5.From where can I download the NIMCET Admit Card?
You can download the NIMCET admit card from the official website of the governing body itself.
Q6.What are the details that are printed on the NIMCET Exam admit card?
The major details printed on NIMCET admit card are such as name of the applicant, gender, exam date and time, important instructions etc.
Q7.What are the ways I can follow to improve my chances to qualify for the NIMCET?
You should make regular study notes and practice writing regularly. Also, following the previous year question papers including sample papers and attempting mock tests give you an extra boost to upgrade your results in the exam.
Q8.Is there any negative marking in the NIMCET exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking for the NIMCET exam and it varies by section.
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