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National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2025 ( NIMCET )

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 10:23 IST

NIMCET 2025 will be held as a computer-based test to select candidates for MCA admissions into the participating institutes. One of the best preparation tips for the exam is to check and solve the NIMCET previous years' question papers. Read to access and download the NIMCET previous years' question paper PDFs with solutions.

NIMCET Previous Year Question Papers

NIMCET Previous Year Question Papers

NIMCET Previous Years' Question Papers: The authorities release the NIMCET question papers online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. To be well-prepared for the upcoming examination, the candidates are advised to check the previous years' NIMCET question papers as it will help them to know how the exam will be conducted. Solving NIMCET previous years' question papers will also allow the candidates to understand the pattern of the exam and the commonly asked questions. Candidates can download the NIMCET previous year's question paper PDFs with solutions here. 

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Along with the previous years' question papers, the candidates are also advised to check the official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus. Through the exam pattern, the candidates can check the important details of the examination and the NIMCET 2025 syllabus will let them know which subjects and topics to prepare. The official NIMCET 2025 exam date has not been announced yet.

Q:   Is it mandatory to attempt all the questions of NIMCET?

A:

No, it is not mandatory to attempt all the questions of the NIMCET entrance examination. The NIMCET exam pattern describes the structure of the question paper. Candidates will come to know about the types of questions asked, the difficulty level, the marking scheme, etc. The question paper will consist of a total of 120 multiple-choice questions. 

Q:   What if a candidate marked more than one answer to the NIMCET question?

A:

As per the exam pattern of the NIMCET, for every correctly answered question, full marks will be awarded, and each wrongly answered question will lead to a 25% negative mark. Also, if a candidate marked more than one answer against a question, then it will be negatively marked.

Q:   When do the NIMCET authorities release the question papers?

A:

 Although the exact date of the NIMCET question paper release is not announced officially, the authorities will release the question paper after the admission process of a particular session is over.

Benefits of solving NIMCET previous years' question papers

Solving NIMCET previous years' question papers will allow the candidates to have an advantage while preparing for the upcoming entrance examination. Some of the important benefits of solving NIMCET previous years' question papers are given below.

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  • Solving the NIMCET question papers enables students to boost their confidence and evaluate their performance.
  • Practising previous years' question papers also increases awareness among the candidates about the NIMCET syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Candidates will come to know about the structure of questions that are likely to be present in the NIMCET 2025 paper.
  • Previous years' papers also help determine the important topics and chapters asked during the last exams.
  • It helps in determining the difficulty level of the exam.
  • Candidates will be able to check their strong and weak areas by solving the previous years' papers.
  • Candidates can use them for practice and to improve their speed and accuracy.
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NIMCET Previous Years' Question Papers

Candidates can check the year-wise NIMCET previous question papers from the table given below for reference and preparation.

Particulars Question Papers
NIMCET 2023 Click Here
NIMCET 2022 Click Here
NIMCET 2021 Click Here
NIMCET 2020 Click Here
NIMCET 2019 Click Here

NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern

The official NIMCET exam pattern is released online by the authorities. Through the exam pattern of NIMCET 2025, the candidates can check the details of how the entrance examination is held. All candidates are advised to become familiar with the NIMCET exam pattern so that they are aware of what to expect in the exam and accordingly prepare for it.

Q:   Will the NIMCET result or scores be normalized based on the different question paper sets and candidate categories?

A:

Yes, the NIMCET result will be normalized accordingly for the different question papers in order to ensure that there all the candidates are weighed on common parameters.

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test

Medium of Exam

English

Duration

Total Duration - 2 Hours

  • Part I - 70 Minutes
  • Part II - 30 Minutes
  • Part III - 20 Minutes

Type of Questions

Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Sections

Mathematics - 50 Questions

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning - 40 Questions

Computer Awareness - 20 Questions

General English - 10 Questions

Total Number of Questions

120

Total Marks

1000

Marking Scheme

Part I - Mathematics

  • Every correct answer will be awarded 12 marks
  • For every wrong answer, 3 marks will be deducted

Part II - Analytical Ability & Reasoning

  • For every correct answer, 6 marks will be awarded
  • For every wrong answer, 1.5 marks will be deducted

Part III - Computer Awareness

  • Every correct answer will be given 6 marks
  • For every wrong answer, 1.5 marks will be deducted

Part III - General English

  • For every correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded
  • For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted
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No, you are not required to bring your own laptop to the NIMCET exam center. The NIMCET is conducted as a computer-based test at designated centers, where all necessary equipment, including computers, is provided to candidates. You only need to carry essential items such as your admit card and a val

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Cracking NIMCET 2025 in six months for NIT Raipur MCA admission depends on candidates' preparation and a well-structured study plan. NIMCET is not so tough entrance examination. So, if candidates focus on the NIMCET syllabus for the MCA course thoroughly can definitely crack NIMCET.

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No, to apply for the National Institute of Technology Raipur Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET), aspirants must go to the official website. The tentative date for NIT Raipur to hold NIMCET 2025 is June. Students who are interested in taking the NIMCET exam in 2025 must com

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