NIMCET 2026: Application Form (OUT), Exam Dates (June 6), Eligibility, Revised Syllabus, Exam Pattern

NIMCET, or the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test, is an exam conducted for admissions to MCA programmes at the participating NITs and IIITs. The participating colleges for admission to the MCA program in the NIMCET are eleven NITs: Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Meghalaya, Patna, Raipur, and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), and two IIITs: Bhopal and Vadodara. The admission to these colleges is based ONLY on the rank obtained in NIMCET. Around 25,000 students appear for the NIMCET annually, and around 1,285 seats are offered in the participating institutes.

The NIMCET application process is also online. Applicants will need to register and log in using their credentials to fill the form, download the admit card, check results, and participate in counselling.

• Purpose: For admission to MCA programs at premier technical institutes.
• Conducting Body: One of the NITs conducts the exam every year on rotation. For the 2026 session, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli will be conducint the 2026 exam.

Candidates can check the important highlights of NIMCET 2026 below.

Educational Qualifications

• Any UG program of a minimum 3 years with Mathematics/Statistics
  OR
• B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognised University/Institute

Minimum Marks

• General category: At least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale
• SC/ST/PwD: 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale

Mandatory Subject: Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects.
Nationality: Must be an Indian national.
Students from open universities with a minimum three-year Bachelor's degree with Mathematics/Statistics (B.Sc. Statistics) as a subject, approved by UGC/AICTE and DEC, are also eligible to apply.

The NIMCET 2026 application form is released online. Eligible candidates can fill and submit the NIMCET application form 2026 before the last date which is May 1, 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted. While filling out the NIMCET application form, the candidates must provide their valid personal, academic, and contact details. Candidates will also be required to upload their scanned documents and pay the NIMCET 2026 application fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. Only the registered candidates will be eligible for the examination and admission process.

Registered candidates can access the NIMCET 2026 application form correction facility online. Through the facility, the candidates can edit/correct their previously submitted details. However, not all details will be open for corrections. The authorities will not accept requests for corrections after the last date.

NIMCET 2026 Application Fee

NIMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before registration, the candidates were advised to check the NIMCET eligibility criteria.

• Candidates should have Indian nationality.
• Should have passed  B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons)/BCA/BIT course of minimum three years full-time with Mathematics/Statistics or Equivalent from a recognised University.
• General category candidates should have secured 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale in the qualifying degree. For SC/ST category candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required is 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
• Students who will appear for the qualifying exam during the admission year will also be eligible.
• BE/B.Tech pass candidates will also be eligible for admission.

➡️Apply for NIMET 2026 here - Direct Link

The NIMCET 2026 admit card is going to be released online by the first or second week of May 2026. Registered candidates can access the NIMCET 2026 hall ticket by logging in with their credentials. The admit card will include details on the allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines, and more. 
At the exam centre, the admit card along with a valid original ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/School ID/any Govt. approved ID) must be presented, else you won't be allowed to enter the exam centre. 
If you are unable to download your NIMCET admit card, email the exam authorities, mentioning the issue and important details like your application number and proof of fee payment.

The official notice about the NIMCET 2026 exam centres will soon be released. In 2025, the NIMCET was conducted in 30 cities across the country. 

Please note that if not enough candidates opt for a particular centre, that centre may be cancelled. The next-choice centre will be automatically allotted to those candidates. If none of the three choices indicated by the candidate is available, the nearest available centre to the first preference centre will be allotted.

• You must select three preferred cities in order of priority (Choice 1, Choice 2, and Choice 3) while filling out the online application form
• Centres are typically assigned based on your first preference and seat availability
• If your preferred centre is cancelled (e.g., due to insufficient candidates), the system automatically assigns your next choice
• Your allotted centre and its address will be clearly printed on your NIMCET 2026 admit card, which is released roughly 2–3 weeks before the exam
• Once the admit card is issued, requests to change the allotted exam centre are not entertained

The NIMCET 2026 exam pattern will be released soon. According to the NIMCET exam pattern 2026, candidates can check the details of how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. Candidates must carefully review the exam pattern so they are prepared for the exam. During the two-hour examination, the candidates will have to attempt 120 objective multiple-choice questions. Out of the given options, the candidates will have to select their choice and submit it.

NIMCET 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates can check the section-wise marking scheme of NIMCET 2026 below.

• Negative Marking: Every incorrect response results in a deduction of 25% of the marks allocated to that specific question.
• Unanswered Questions: No marks are deducted for questions left blank or unattempted.
• Multiple Answers: Selecting more than one option for a single question is treated as an incorrect answer and will attract negative marking.