MCA Entrance Exam

Candidates securing at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale in case of SC/ ST/PwD) in- Any UG programme of minimum Three years with Mathematics/ Statistics as one ofthe subjectsOR- B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognised University/Institution are eligible to appear for NIMCET 2024.

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.

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. 

No, calculator or any other electronic equipment such as mobile phones, pagers, etc. will not be allowed to carry to the NIMCET exam centre. Candidates need to report at the examination hall in the allotted test center with admit card before one hour as NIMCET is an online examination, the candidates are required to follow the instructions given at the test center for entry and allotment of terminal. 

No, there is no step marking in NIMCET. Each correctly answered question will be awarded full marks and each wrongly answered question will lead to 25% negative mark. The candidates are advised not to attempt such questions if they are not sure of the correct answer. No deduction from the total score will, however, be made if a question is unanswered. More than one answer indicated against a question will be negatively marked. The candidates have to mark the responses as per the instructions appearing in the screen of NIMCET online examination.

No, there will not be any break during the NIMCET exam. The NIMCET exam will be conducted with single paper containing 120 multiple-choice questions, and the questions will be asked in English language only. The three parts of the CBT will appear to the candidate one after the other. Time assigned for each part is fixed. Candidate should complete each part in allotted time only as movement to one section from other is not permitted. 

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.

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.

Yes, candidates will be allowed to correct their mistakes in the NIMCET application form. Dates for making the correction will be notified by the conducting authority on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep two copies of the application form and e-receipt for future reference. Also, candidates should remember their login, password, security questions and answers, e-mail id entered in the application until the end of the NIMCET process.

In order to be eligible to appear for the NIMCET exam, candidates must complete the payment process. Without that, the exam authorities will not release the candidate's admit card. Also, the admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the examination centre. Without an admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.