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

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NIMCET 2025 syllabus will be prepared and released online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The list of subjects, units and topics that the candidates will have to study and prepare for the entrance examination can be checked through the NIMCET syllabus 2025. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the official syllabus of NIMCET 2025 carefully. According to the NIMCET 2025 syllabus, the candidates will have to prepare topics from Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning and General English. The authorities will use the syllabus to prepare the question paper for NIMCET 2025. Along with the syllabus, the candidates are also advised to check the official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern for preparation. Read to know more about the NIMCET 2025 Syllabus.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of the syllabus of NIMCET?

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In terms of difficulty level, the NIMCET syllabus can be considered moderate to tough. The NIMCET syllabus will consist of four subjects: namely General English, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and Computer Awareness. The NIMCET exam will be conducted in an online mode. The NIMCET question paper will comprise of 120 objective multiple-choice questions.

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Q:   Where can I check the official syllabus of NIMCET?

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The NIMCET 2025 syllabus will be released on the official website. Candidates will be able to access the NIMCET 2025 syllabus through the official notification at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The syllabus for NIMCET consists of a list of the topics that students should cover during preparation. Along with the syllabus, candidates should also check the NIMCET exam pattern so that they can strategize their preparation journey. 

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Q:   When was the NIMCET 2025 exam conducted?

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The authorities have not yet announced the NIMCET MCA 2025 exam date. The NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) is the entrance test that provides admission to the MCA course. The NIMCET 2025 exam date will be announced online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.

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NIMCET 2025 Syllabus

The official NIMCET 2025 syllabus has not been released yet. Candidates can check the previous year's subject-wise NIMCET syllabus given below for reference. The syllabus will be updated here once it is released.

NIMCET Syllabus - Mathematics

Units Topics
Set Theory

Concept of sets - Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations.

Probability and Statistics Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and dispersions.
Algebra Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear/quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices.
Coordinate Geometry Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a line, and the intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.
Calculus Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, and applications of definite integrals to areas.
Vectors The position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.
Trigonometry Simple identities, trigonometric equations properties of triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.

NIMCET Syllabus - Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

The questions in this section will cover logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage.

NIMCET Syllabus - Computer Awareness

Units Topics
Computer Basics Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), the structure of instructions in the CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and backup devices.
Data Representation Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating-point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams.

NIMCET Syllabus - General English

Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates’ general understanding of the English language. There will be questions on the following topics - Comprehension, vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs, prepositions and articles), word power, synonyms and antonyms, the meaning of words and phrases, and technical writing.

For the details, check NIMCET Syllabus

Q:   What is the difficulty level of NIMCET?

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The difficulty level of NIMCET is normal. Questions from computer awareness sections is of BCA/BSc IT level while English, logical reasoning and Mathematics questions are of intermediate level. However, the questions asked in NIMCETs are tricky and required in-depth understanding of the subjects. Students need to have conceptual understanding of each topics to get a good score in the exam. Students who studies NCERT and have good understanding of topics can get a decent score in NIMCET.

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Q:   Can I leave out some of the topics from the NIMCET syllabus?

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In such cases, candidates can have a look and refer to the previous years’ question papers to analyse which topics are of utmost importance and which can be left out. 

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Q:   Shall I prepare any other topics apart from those mentioned in the NIMCET syllabus?

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While more or less all the concepts have been covered across the subjects in the official NIMCET syllabus. We advise you to not stress too much and focus on the prescribed syllabus provided by the exam authorities.

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Best Books for NIMCET 2025 Preparation

Candidates can check the list of the best books for NIMCET 2025 preparation below.

Subjects Books
Mathematics

Mathematics for Class 12 - RD Sharma

Handbook of Mathematics - Amit Rastogi

Objective Mathematics for Engineering Entrances - VOL 1  - Amit. A. Aggarwal

Computer Awareness

Computer Awareness (Objective with Subjective) - Soumya Ranjan Behera

Objective Computer Awareness - Arihant Experts

Exam Preparation Books For Lucent's Computer - Lucent Publication

Logical Reasoning

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning - R.S Aggarwal

Analytical Reasoning Session 2019-2020 - MK Pandey

General English

General English for All Competitive Examinations - S.C. Gupta

High School English Grammar and Composition Book - Wren & Martin

Objective General English Arihant Latest Edition - S.P. Bakshi

NIMCET 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for NIMCET 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q:   What are the topics covered in set theory and calculus in mathematics for the NIMCET exam?

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The Mathematics section of the NIMCET exam will consist of 50 questions. Topics covered in set theory and calculus are mentioned below:

Set Theory: Concept of sets, union, intersection, cardinality, elementary counting; permutations and combinations.

Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas.

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Q:   How many questions will be asked in the computer awareness section of the NIMCET exam?

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In the computer awareness section, 20 questions will be asked in the NIMCET exam. Topics covered in this section are as follows:
Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and back-up devices.
Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication,  division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams.

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