Conducting Body: National Institute of Technology (Organizing NIT on rotation) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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NIMCET: NIT MCA Common Entrance Test

Comprehensive student gateway for Master of Computer Applications (MCA) across 11 NITs (NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, Allahabad, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Agartala, Patna) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) across 11 NITs (NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, Allahabad, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Agartala, Patna) Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 1000 Frequency: Once a Year (June) Fee: ?2,500 (Open/OBC) / ?1,250 (SC/ST/PwD)
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NIMCET 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination NIT MCA Common Entrance Test
Conducting Authority National Institute of Technology (Organizing NIT on rotation)
Category & Stream Computer Applications
Admissions & Course Types Master of Computer Applications (MCA) across 11 NITs (NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, Allahabad, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Agartala, Patna)
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 1000 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (June)
Application Fee ?2,500 (Open/OBC) / ?1,250 (SC/ST/PwD)
Official Web Portal https://www.nimcet.in

Eligibility Criteria for NIMCET 2026

B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) / BCA / BIT / B.Voc (Computer Science/Applications) of minimum 3 years with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects, or B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST).

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
120 Questions: Mathematics (50 Qs x 12 marks = 600), Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning (40 Qs x 6 marks = 240), Computer Awareness (20 Qs x 6 marks = 120), General English (10 Qs x 4 marks = 40).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

Mathematics: +12, -3. Logical Reasoning: +6, -1.5. Computer Awareness: +6, -1.5. English: +4, -1.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics, Computer Organization, Data Representation, C Programming basics, Logic Reasoning.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is NIMCET and who conducts it?
NIMCET (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Institute of Technology (Organizing NIT on rotation) for admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) across 11 NITs (NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, Allahabad, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Agartala, Patna) programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in NIMCET 2026?
B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) / BCA / BIT / B.Voc (Computer Science/Applications) of minimum 3 years with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects, or B.E./B.Tech with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST).
What is the mode and duration of the NIMCET examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 2 Hours (120 Minutes) for a maximum score of 1000 marks.
What is the official website for NIMCET 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://www.nimcet.in.

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