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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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Centralized NIMCET MCA Counselling 2026

Single Window Allotment

Admission into participating premier universities and colleges based on NIMCET 2026 merit ranks is administered through centralized single-window counselling. Conducted by NIMCET Conducting National Institute of Technology, the process ensures transparent merit seat distribution across All India and State quotas.

Counselling Body NIMCET Conducting National Institute of Technology
Participating Institutes Participating NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad, Kurukshetra, Calicut, Jamshedpur, Raipur, Bhopal)
Counselling Rounds 3 Regular Centralized Rounds + Special Vacancy Round
Quota Allocations All India Open, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD
Seat Options Freeze / Float / Slide options at allotted NIT
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Initial Seat Acceptance Fee ₹10,000
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6 Stages of the Centralized Counselling Process

1. Online Registration

Authenticate using your NIMCET Roll Number and Application ID. Enter contact details and pay the non-refundable registration fee.

2. Choice Filling

Select programs and colleges in strict descending order of preference. Fill maximum available choices without numerical limit to maximize admission probabilities.

3. Choice Locking

Lock choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices automatically lock at the cutoff time based on the last saved preferences.

4. Seat Allotment

Merit algorithm evaluates rank, category reservation, home state quota, and filled preferences to allocate a seat in each round.

5. Willingness Option

Choose Freeze (confirm & exit), Float (upgrade anywhere), or Slide (upgrade within same college).

6. Document Verification

Upload certificates online and pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF). Complete physical reporting at the final allotted college.

Mandatory Documents Required for Verification

  • Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet: Proof of Date of Birth.
  • Class 12 Qualifying Examination Marksheet: Eligibility proof.
  • NIMCET Rank Card / Scorecard 2026.
  • NIMCET Admit Card (Hall Ticket).
  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
  • Category / Caste Certificate: Valid OBC-NCL / EWS issued in current FY.
  • PwD Certificate: Issued by authorized Medical Board.
  • State Domicile / Nativity Certificate.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate by registered practitioner.
  • Passport Size Photographs (at least 6 copies).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Centralized NIMCET MCA Counselling

Which authority conducts Centralized NIMCET MCA Counselling for admission?
Admission counselling for NIMCET is conducted by NIMCET Conducting National Institute of Technology through dedicated online single-window portals.
What is the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide options?
Freeze means you accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds. Float means you accept the allotted seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference branch or institute in subsequent rounds. Slide means you accept the allotted seat but wish to upgrade to a higher-preference branch within the same institute.
What documents are mandatory for NIMCET Counselling document verification?
Mandatory documents include: 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and passing certificates, NIMCET Rank Card / Scorecard, Admit Card, Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable, with valid financial year NCL status), State Domicile Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, and Passport-size photographs.
What happens if I do not pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)?
Failure to deposit the Seat Acceptance Fee before the round deadline leads to automatic forfeiture of the provisionally allotted seat, and the candidate is generally disqualified from subsequent normal rounds.

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