NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme, Exam Duration, Distribution of Marks

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

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NIMCET 2025 exam pattern will be released online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Through the NIMCET exam pattern 2025, the candidates will be able to check how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern of NIMCET 2025. Some of the important information that the candidates can check through the NIMCET exam pattern are the examination mode, duration, sections, type of questions, total number of questions, marking scheme and more. As per the exam pattern, NIMCET 2025 will be held as a computer-based test. Along with the exam pattern, the candidates are also advised to check the official NIMCET 2025 syllabus. Read to know more about the NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern.

Q:   In which year should I start preparing for NIMCET?

A:

Generally, a candidate should start preparing at least six months before the exam date. The NIMCET 2025 exam date has not been announced yet. The authorities will release the NIMCET exam pattern along with the brochure on the official website at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. With the help of an exam pattern, candidates will be able to check the details on which the NIMCET paper is structured, as well as the marking scheme.

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Q:   Why is it important to know the NIMCET exam pattern before preparing for it?

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It is advised for the candidates to familiarise themselves with the NIMCET exam format and syllabus. Knowing the NIMCET exam pattern will help candidates understand the number of sections, the time limit, and the types of questions asked. Further, understanding the NIMCET syllabus will also help to prioritise the study plan and focus on important topics.

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NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern

The official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern is yet to be released. Candidates can check the previous year's NIMCET exam pattern given below for reference. Once released, the NIMCET exam pattern 2025 will be updated here.

NIMCET Exam Pattern

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

NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions

Candidates can check the division of questions for the NIMCET 2025 exam from the table given below.

NIMCET Exam 2025 - Division of Questions

Sections

Questions

Total Marks

Part I - Mathematics

50 questions

600

Part II - Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

40 questions

240

Part III - Computer Awareness

20 questions

120

Part III - General English

10 questions

40

Total

120 questions

1000

 

The total duration of the NIMCET 2025 exam is 2 hours. Every part of the NIMCET 2025 question paper is allotted a timeline that the candidates will have to follow.

  • Part I - Mathematics - 70 minutes
  • Part II - Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning - 30 minutes
    Part III - Computer Awareness and English - 20 minutes

The candidates will have to select the correct option out of the total given options. It is to be noted that if more than one answer is indicated, then the question will be negatively marked.

NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern - Important Points

  • The authorities will conduct the NIMCET 2025 exam online i.e., as a computer-based test.
  • For every question, four options will be given. The correct option has to be selected and submitted.
  • All sections should be completed within the allotted time.
  • Candidates can use the test booklet for rough work and calculations. No other paper will be allowed for rough work.
  • Since there is a negative marking, the candidates are advised to not attempt questions that they are unsure about. 
  • Multiple answers for one question will lead to negative marking.

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