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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 Marks vs Rank vs Percentile Matrix 2026

Total Scale: 1000 Marks

Comprehensive analysis converting raw score estimates into projected Percentiles and All India Ranks (AIR) for NIMCET.

Estimated Marks Expected Percentile Projected AIR Rank Admission Prospects Tier Candidate Status
930 - 1000 99.95 - 100.00 %ile 1 - 100 Top IITs / Top AIIMS / Top NITs / Top NLUs Exceptional
850 - 929 99.50 - 99.94 %ile 101 - 1,500 Tier 1 Top Branches (CSE, ECE, MBBS, MBA) Top 0.5%
750 - 849 98.50 - 99.49 %ile 1,501 - 5,000 Top 10 NITs / GMCs / Tier-1 Core Branches High Merit
650 - 749 96.00 - 98.49 %ile 5,001 - 15,000 Premier State Govt / Established NITs / IIITs Very Good
550 - 649 92.00 - 95.99 %ile 15,001 - 35,000 Top Autonomous & State Universities Competitive
450 - 549 85.00 - 91.99 %ile 35,001 - 65,000 Mid NITs / Reputed Private Colleges Above Average
350 - 449 75.00 - 84.99 %ile 65,001 - 1,20,000 State Counselling Seats / Self-Financing Qualifying Range
Below 350 < 75.00 %ile > 1,20,000 Management Quota / Private Universities Needs Improvement

Shift Normalization Formula Explained

To ensure total equity across multiple examination shifts with varied difficulty levels, conducting authorities employ NTA's percentile normalization formula:

Percentile (P) = (100 × m) / N

Where m is the total number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift, and N is the total count of candidates who appeared in that session. Percentile scores are calculated up to 7 decimal places to prevent ties.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Rank Predictor

How is percentile calculated from raw marks in NIMCET?
Percentile Score = (100 × Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift) / (Total candidates who appeared in that shift).
How are ties broken when two candidates obtain identical marks in NIMCET?
Ties are resolved based on predefined rules: higher marks in core subjects (e.g., Mathematics in JEE, Biology in NEET), fewer negative responses, and age (older candidate given preference if specified).

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