NIMCET 2025: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admission Process

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

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Updated on Nov 25, 2024 22:41 IST

NIMCET 2025 official brochure will be released soon online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. To be registered for the exam, the candidates will have to fill out and submit the online NIMCET 2025 application form. Before registration, the candidates are advised to check the official NIMCET 2025 eligibility criteria. The authorities will conduct NIMCET 2025 as a computer-based test at various centres. Registered candidates will be able to download their NIMCET 2025 admit card by logging in using the required credentials. The obtained scores and ranks in the exam will be announced through the NIMCET 2025 result. All candidates will have to qualify the entrance examination to be eligible for the NIMCET 2025 counselling process. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's NIMCET 2025 ranks, preferences, category and seat availability. The NIMCET 2025 participating institutes are - NIT Agartala, NIT Allahabad, NIT Bhopal, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Raipur, NIT Surathkal, NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Warangal, IIIT Bhopal and NIT Patna. Read to know more about NIMCET 2025.

Q:   Is the NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus changed?

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The official NIMCET 2025 exam pattern and syllabus has not been announced yet. However, the authorities are not expected to make any major changes to the pattern and syllbaus. Candidates can check the previous year's exam pattern given below for reference.

  • NIMCET will be conducted in three parts containing 120 multiple choice questions.
  • The duration of the NIMCET exam will be two hours (2PM to 4 PM).
  • Part I (70 minutes duration) consists of Mathematics (50 questions). It will be conducted from 2 PM to 3:10 PM.
  • Part II (30 minutes duration) consists of Analytical ability and logical reasoning (40 questions). It will be conducted from 3:10 PM to 3:40 PM.
  • Part III ( 20 minutes duration) consists of Computer Awareness (20 questions) and English (10 questions). It will be conducted from 3:40 PM to 4 PM.

 

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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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Q:   What is the age limit to apply for NIMCET?

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As per the NIMCET eligibility criteria mentioned in the brochure, there is no age limit to apply for NIMCET. Candidates of any age can apply and appear in the NIMCETs exam. The only criteria that is applicable is that the candidate must have passed graduation or appear in the year of taking the NIMCET exam.

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What is NIMCET?

NIMCET or National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test is an exam conducted for admissions to MCA programmes. This entrance exam is conducted every year to offer admission into the Masters in Computer Application (MCA) Programme in participating NITs. Candidates have to clear the NIMCET MCA exam with a good rank, and based on their ranks they will be allotted seats at various campuses of NITs. Around 25,000 students register for NIMCET each year and approximately 805 seats are offered in 9 NITs across India. Many universities and institutes other than NITs consider NIMCET scores for admissions to the MCA programmes offered by them.

Q:   How many NITs will participate in NIMCET?

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The NIMCET is a Common Entrance National Level Test that is conducted by any of the NITs for admission into their MCA programme. The MCA programme is offered by NITs at Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Patna, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli and Warangal and IIIT Bhopal. Admission into the MCA programme in the above-mentioned NITs will be based on the rank obtained in NIMCET only.

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Q:   If a candidate completes his or her bachelor's in 2025. Can he or she apply for NIMCET 2025?

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Yes, those candidates who are in the last year of their bachelor's programme are also eligible to apply for NIMCET 2025. However, such candidates must provide proof of passing as per the schedule. It is expected that NIMCET 2025 will be conducted in June 2025. The authority will release the NIMCET 2025 exam dates on the official website.

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Q:   How many times NIMCET is conducted in a year?

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NIMCET exam is conducted once a year. There are a total of 11 NITs (National Institute of Technology) which take admission in MCA through NIMCET. The exam is conducted by one of the participating NITs every year on rotational basis. 

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NIMCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIMCET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Mar '25

NIMCET 2025 Application Form

TENTATIVE

Apr '25

NIMCET 2025 Application Form Correction Facility

TENTATIVE

May '25

NIMCET 2025 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

Jun '25

NIMCET 2025 Result

TENTATIVE

Jun '25

NIMCET 2025 Exam Date

TENTATIVE

NIMCET 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check the important highlights of NIMCET 2025 below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

NIMCET or NIT MCA Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

Exam Level

Postgraduate Exam at the National level

Exam Frequency

Once a year 

Mode of Exam

Computed Based Test (CBT)

Total Registrations

Around 50,000

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

MCA

Exam Fees

  • INR 2500 for Gen/EWS/OBC category
  • INR 1250 for SC/ST/PwD category

Exam Duration

2 hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

Mathematics: 600 Marks

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning: 240 Marks

Computer Awareness: 120 Marks

General English: 40 Marks

Total Marks: 1000

Total Questions

120

Marking Scheme

  • Each correctly answered question will be awarded full marks
  • Each wrongly answered question will lead to a 25% negative mark.

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Colleges Accepting Exam Score

NIT Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirapalli and Warangal

No. of Test Cities

Around 30

Official Website

nimcet.admissions.nic.in

Contact Details

Ph. No: 972900 95838
E-mail: nimcet@nitrr.ac.in

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:   Is there any negative marking for wrong answers in NIMCET?

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As per the information brochure of NIMCET, each correctly answered question will give full marks, while each incorrectly answered question will result in deduction. For Mathematics, 12 marks will be awarded for the correct answer, and 3 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer. For Computer Awareness, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, 6 marks will be awarded for the correct answer, and 1.5 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer. For General English, 4 marks are awarded for the correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for the incorrect answer. Candidates are advised against attempting questions if they are unsure of the correct answer. However, no deduction will be made if a question is left unanswered. Selecting multiple answers to a question will result in negative marking. 

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Q:   Which one is a better mode of NIMCET application, online or offline?

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The application form for NIMCET will be available online. Candidates will be able to fill out the NIMCET application form on the official website. To apply for it, candidates need to visit the online application portal and start the application process. It also requires aspirants to fill and submit some basic details. 

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NIMCET 2025 Application Form

NIMCET 2025 application form will be released online. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the NIMCET application form 2025 before the final date, which will be announced soon. No other mode of application will be accepted. While filling out the NIMCET application form, the candidates will have to fill out their personal, academic and contact details. All of the provided details have to be valid. Candidates will also have to upload their scanned documents and pay the NIMCET 2025 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 will be able to access the NIMCET 2025 application form correction facility online. Through the facility, the candidates will be able to 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 final date.

NIMCET 2025 Application Fee

Categories Application Fee
Gen/EWS/OBC Candidates INR 2500
SC/ST Category Candidates INR 1250

NIMCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

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

  • Candidates should have Indian nationality.
  • Should have qualified BSc/BSc (Hons)/BCA/BIT course of minimum three years full time with Mathematics/Statistics/Equivalent subject as one of the subjects from a recognized 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/BTech-qualified candidates will also be eligible for admission.

Q:   What is the age limit to apply for NIMCET?

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As per the NIMCET eligibility criteria mentioned in the brochure, there is no age limit to apply for NIMCET. Candidates of any age can apply and appear in the NIMCETs exam. The only criteria that is applicable is that the candidate must have passed graduation or appear in the year of taking the NIMCET exam.

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Q:   How can I apply for NIMCET?

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NIMCET 2025 will be released online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Candidates will be required to register by submitting their personal email-id and mobile number. An email will be sent to the personal email-id, wherein a web link will be provided for the registration process. By clicking on the link, the applicant is directed to the webpage, where he/ she will first set the password, choose the security question, and submit its answer. After this, the applicant will be directed to the application page, where candidates need to fill the detailed application form, upload documents that include a photo, signature, category certificate (if applicable) and pay the application fees. Candidates need not send the printout of application form.

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Q:   Can I pay the fee for the NIMCET application form in cash?

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No, candidates who will be opting for NIMCET need to pay the application fee in online mode only via credit or debit card or Netbanking. The NIMCET application fee for OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC will be INR 2500, and for SC, ST, PwD, it will be INR 1250. The NIT Jamshedpur will release the NIMCET application form in an online mode. All the eligible candidates can register first by using their valid email ID and phone number.

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NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern

NIMCET 2025 exam pattern will be released soon. Through the NIMCET exam pattern 2025, the candidates will be able to check the details of how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. All candidates are advised to check the exam pattern carefully so that they are prepared for the exam. As per the NIMCET exam pattern, the examination will be held online i.e., as a computer-based test. 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 2025 Marking Scheme

Parts 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

Q:   Will there be papers or sheets provided to do rough work or calculations for NIMCET?

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Yes, papers will be provided to the NIMCET candidates for doing rough work or calculations. Candidates have to submit the same at the end of the exam to the invigilators. The authorities released the NIMCET exam pattern along with the brochure on the official website. With the help of the exam pattern, candidates will be able to check details on the pattern in which the NIMCET paper is structured and also the marking scheme. It is advised for the candidates to check the exam pattern and strategize accordingly for the preparation of the NIMCET exam.

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Q:   Is Business mathematics subject considered in NIMCET?

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As per NIMCET eligibility criteria, the candidate should have studied Mathematics/ Statistics as one subject in his Undergraduate degree. So business mathematics will not considered in eligibility criteria.

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

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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. 

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NIMCET 2025 Syllabus

The official NIMCET 2025 syllabus will be prepared and released online by the authorities. The list of subjects, units and topics that have to be studied for the examination can be checked through the NIMCET syllabus 2025. The list of subjects included in the syllabus are Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Logical Reasoning and General English. Candidates are advised to carefully check and prepare according to the syllabus to have a higher chance of performing well in the entrance examination. The authorities will prepare the NIMCET 2025 question paper based on the official syllabus.

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:   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:   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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NIMCET 2025 Admit Card

Registered candidates will be able to access the NIMCET 2025 admit card by logging in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to release the NIMCET admit card 2025. The details regarding the allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more will be available through the NIMCET admit card. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their admit card along with a valid original identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/School ID/any Govt. approved ID). If the candidates are not able to present the required documents, then they will not be allowed to attempt the exam. If the candidates face any difficulty or problem in downloading their admit cards, they are advised to send an email to nimcet[at]nitjsr.ac.in. consisting of important details such as their application number and proof of fee payment.

 

Q:   Along with the NIMCET 2025 admit card, what are the other documents do I have to carry to the test centre?

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Along with the NIMCET admit card, candidates need to carry at least one photo identity card proof along with them. Details regarding the exam date, timings, address of the exam centre, exam day guidelines, and candidates' basic details like name, photo, and signature will be mentioned on the admit card.

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Q:   Will I receive the NIMCET admit card over mail or by post?

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Candidates have to download the NIMCET admit card by visiting the official website. The exam-conducting authority will not send the NIMCET admit card by post or email. Candidates must download the NIMCET admit card and take a print out. To download the NIMCET admit card, check below the steps mentioned:

  • Open the official website https; nimcet.in
  • Click NIMCET admit card link  
  • Log in using your e-mail ID and password
  • NIMCET admit card will be displayed on the screen 
  • Candidates can download and take the printout of admit card on an A4 size sheet

 

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Q:   Is the NIMCET 2025 admit card released?

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The NIMCET 2025 admit card date has not been released yet. Candidates will be able to access the NIMCET admit card online. No other mode will be used to release the NIMCET 2025 admit card. To download the NIMCET admit card, the candidates will need to use their required login credentials. If the candidates faced any problems downloading the NIMCET admit card, then they were advised to contact the authorities. 

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NIMCET 2025 Exam Centre

The authorities are expected to conduct NIMCET 2025 in 31 cities across the country. Once the official NIMCET 2025 exam centre details are released, it will be updated here. Candidates can check the tentative test centres for NIMCET below.

NIMCET Test Centres

Test Centres Centre Code
Allahabad 11
Bhagalpur 12
Bhopal  13
Bhubaneswar 14
Chandigarh 15
Delhi 16
Guwahati 17
Hyderabad 18
Indore 19
Jaipur 20
Jalandhar 21
Jamshedpur 22
Kanpur 23
Kolkata  24
Kozhikode  25
Kurukshetra 26
Lucknow  27
Muzaffarpur 28
Patna  29
Raipur  30
Ranchi  31
Rourkela  32
Surat 33
Surathkal 34
Tiruchirappalli 35
Varanasi  36
Warangal  37
Pune 38
Silchar 39
Agartala 40
Srinagar 41

Note: Candidates have to note that if enough candidates do not opt for a particular centre, then that centre may be cancelled, and the centre indicated as the next choice will be allotted automatically. However, in a situation where none of the three choices indicated by the candidate is available (which is unlikely), one of the available centre that is geographically nearest to the first preference centre will be allotted.

NIMCET 2025 Answer Key

NIMCET 2025 answer key will be released a few days after the examination is conducted. The correct responses to the question paper will be available through the NIMCET answer key 2025. Using the answer key, the candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores by comparing their responses to the correct answers. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional NIMCET answer key by sending an email to the authorities. All of the objections will be checked and the final NIMCET 2025 answer key will be released. 

 

Q:   Can I challenge the NIMCET answer key?

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Yes, the candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer key of NIMCET. The facility to challenge the answer key will be open online. It is to be noted that objections can only be filed against the provisional answer key, and not against the final answer key. The provisional answer key for NIMCET will be released after the conclusion of the exam and will also contain the official keys to all the questions asked in the exam. 

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Q:   How can I calculate my probable score using NIMCET answer key?

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Candidates will be able to calculate their probable score using the official marking scheme of NIMCET. The calculated scores will be indicative and may differ from the scores obtained and displayed in the official NIMCET result. For the calculation, the candidates will have to first download the answer key and compare it with their responses. The official marking scheme needs to be followed, and the total calculated will be the probable scores secured in the examination. Candidates can use the probable scores to prepare for the counselling and admission process.

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Q:   When was the NIMCET 2025 answer key released?

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NIMCET 2025 answer key date has not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to check the answer key online from the website nimcet.in. It is also recommended for the students to keep checking the official website for the latest updates. The correct responses to the question paper can be checked through the NIMCET answer key.

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NIMCET 2025 Result

NIMCET 2025 result date has not been announced yet. The scores and ranks obtained in the entrance examination will be released through the NIMCET result 2025. To access the result of NIMCET 2025, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. Before downloading the NIMCET 2025 scorecard, the candidates are advised to check the details carefully for any mistakes. Candidates will have to qualify the exam to be eligible for admission.

Q:   What if I am not satisfied with the NIMCET result and want to get it reviewed?

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The candidates should first check the option of re-evaluating of the paper on the official website. In case such information is not available, then they can contact the NIMCET conducting authority and request for reviewing the paper. 

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Q:   Is the NIMCET 2025 result declared?

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No, the conducting authority has not yet announced the NIMCET 2025 result. Candidates will be able to check the scores obtained in the entrance examination through the result. To check the NIMCET result, the candidates will have to log in to the website using their user ID and password. Those candidates who qualify the exam will be considered for the counselling process.

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Q:   When will I come to know that the NIMCET result has been declared?

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The exam conducting body may or may not inform the candidates about the result announcement; they need to keep checking the official website for information regarding the result of NIMCET. Candidates will be able to check their NIMCET result by logging in to the official website using their user ID and password. The allotment of seats will be done through NIMCET counselling on the basis of scores in the entrance exam. 

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NIMCET 2025 Counselling

NIMCET 2025 counselling dates have not been announced yet. Qualified candidates will have to participate in the counselling process for admission into the MCA courses offered by the participating colleges. During the NIMCET counselling process, the candidates will have to provide the required details and fill out their choice of colleges in the order of preference. It is important to select their choices in the order of preferences since they will be considered for allotment. The counselling fee of INR 1000 has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. NIMCET 2025 seat allotment result will be announced. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability. All of the allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission before the final date.

Colleges Accepting NIMCET Score

Take a look at the list of NIMCET Participating Institutes.

NIMCET Participating Colleges/Institutes

NIT Agartala

NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Allahabad

NIT Raipur

NIT Bhopal

NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Tiruchirappalli                                                       

NIT Warangal

NIT Surathkal

NIT Patna

IIIT Bhopal

Q:   When will NIMCET 2025 counselling start?

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The authorities have not yet announced the NIMCET 2025 counselling dates. Candidates who qualify the NIMCET exam and are interested in MCA admission at NITs will have to register for the counselling online at the official website nimcet.admissions.nic.in before the last date. Candidates will have to pay INR 1000 as counselling registration fees. The complete process and schedule of counselling will be announced soon.

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Q:   Can I choose the date and time of NIMCET counselling?

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No, candidates are not allowed to choose the date and time of the counselling process, as the schedule is decided by the exam-conducting body. The authorities will announce the NIMCET 2025 counselling dates. Candidates will have to register online and participate in the NIMCET counselling process by paying the fee and filling out their choices. Candidates who will be declared qualified on the basis of NIMCET results are eligible to participate in the counselling. The allotment of seats will be based on the marks secured in the NIMCET 2025 exam. NIMCET counselling will be conducted in four rounds.

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Q:   Is it necessary to have a provisional certificate during NIMCET counselling?

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Candidates have to verify their documents during the NIMCET counselling and also they have to bring the same documents in original at the time of joining. The documents required for NIMCET Counselling are listed below:

  • NIMCET admit card
  • NIMCET Rank Card
  • Date of Birth Proof i.e. 10th marksheet
  • 10th & 12th marksheet and passing certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Category certificate
  • 4 Recent passport size photograph
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NIMCET 2025 Contact Information

The Chairman/Secretary
NIMCET-2025
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur (West Bengal). PIN - 713209
Contact No. :0343-2752123
Fax No. :0343-2547375

NIMCET 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read to know the NIMCET 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q:   What is NIMCET 2025 Cutoff?

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The NIMCET cutoff 2024 will be released after the completion of the counselling process. Candidates will be able to check the previous-year cutoffs for various institutes. NIMCET cutoff 2024 is the maximum rank of the candidate within which various NITs admit students for the MCA course. The NIMCET Cutoff 2023 of some of the institutes is mentioned below:

·         MANIT Bhopal Open Category Cutoff- 339

·         MNNIT Allahabad OBC-NCL Cutoff- 292

Candidates can check detailed round-wise cutoff for all institutes on the Shiksha page or from the official website nimcet.admissions.nic.in.

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Q:   What is the syllabus of NIMCET?

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NIMCET exam consists of questions from four (4) subjects which are Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness and General English. The detailed syllabus can be checked below.

Mathematics
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 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, applications of definite integrals to areas.
Vectors: 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.

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
The questions in this section will cover logical situation and questions based on the facts given in the passage.

Computer Awareness
Computer Basics: 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
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, meaning of words and phrases, technical writing.

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Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?

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Candidates securing zero or negative marks either in Mathematics or in Total Marks in NIMCET test will be disqualified. Based on the marks obtained by a qualified candidate in NIMCET test, a rank will be allotted by adopting the following criteria.

  • The marks obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, English, will be summed up. Thus, maximum weighted marks will be 1000.
  • Ranking will be based on total weighted marks obtained by a candidate.
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Q:   When was the NIMCET 2025 result released?

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The official NIMCET 2025 result date has not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to access the NIMCET result a few days after the examination is conducted. To access the result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. The result can be downloaded in the form of NIMCET 2025 score card. No other mode will be used to announce the result.

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Q:   How many times NIMCET is conducted in a year?

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NIMCET exam is conducted once a year. There are a total of 11 NITs (National Institute of Technology) which take admission in MCA through NIMCET. The exam is conducted by one of the participating NITs every year on rotational basis. 

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Q:   What is the exam pattern of NIMCET?

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NIMCET test will be conducted with single paper containing 120 multiple choice questions covering the following subjects.

  • Mathematics
  • Computer Awareness
  • English Language
  • Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning 

The total duration of the exam will be two hours and total marks of the exam is 1000. Multiple Choice Questions will be written in English Language only and will not be translated into any other language. 

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Q:   How can I check NIMCET result?

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The NIMCET result will be released online at the official website at nimce.admissions.nic.in. To check result, candidates will have to login on the website using their user ID and password. The scorecard will have details about marks scored by the candidates, cutoff score and All India Rank of candidates. On the basis of NIMCET result, candidates can participate in the NIMCET counselling for admission to MCA courses at NITs, and other institutes accepting NIMCET score.

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Yes, there are coaching centres for NIMCET exam in Kerala. Iyers Intellect is one of the top institutes for NIMCET coaching in Kerala. The students can also go for online coachings available for the exam preparation. 

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Rashi Agrawal

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IIIT Bhopal NIMCET 2024 cutoff has been released by NIT Jamshedpur for 3 rounds of NIMCET 2024 counselling. All candidates can check the opening and closing rank for NIMCET NIMCET 2024 cutoff of each round on official website; nimcet.admissions.nic.in The closing rank within which admissions has bee

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Yatendra Kumar

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Yes, students can get into IIIT Allahabad with any percentage in 10th or 12th, there is no specific percentage criteria is mentioned by the authorities to be eligible for GATE exam. However, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.

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Yatendra Kumar

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Answered a month ago

IIIT Bhopal cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. IIIT Bhopal MCA cutoff  2024 stood at 684 for the General AI category. For OBC Category, the Last Round for MCA concluded at 954. Candidates can refer to the table below for category-wise Last Roun

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Yatendra Kumar

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  • Full time 3 years B.SC/BCA/BIT from a recognized university with Maths or Statistics or equivalent as a compulsory subject.
  • BE/B.Tech Students can also apply.
  • Candidates from Open universities or the ones appearing in Qualifying examinations can also apply.

 

So you are elligible definitely. 

 

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NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Kurukshetra MCA cutoff 2024 ranged between, 297 and 367 for the General AI category candidates, wherein Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is the toughest course to get into NIT Kurukshe

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Yatendra Kumar

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Answered 2 months ago

NIT Agartala NIMCET admission 2024 has been released for the MCA program. NIMCET 2024 has been conducted based on a Centralised admission process.

Now for the NIMCET 2025 application form, dates will be announced soon. And again a centralised process will be followed by the higher authorities to inti

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Yatendra Kumar

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Answered 2 months ago

For the three rounds of NIMCET 2024 counselling, NIT Jamshedpur has issued the NIT Agartala NIMCET cutoff 2024. Every applicant can visit the official website, nimcet.admissions.nic.in, to view the opening and closing ranks for the NIT Agartala cutoff 2024 of each round. The closing ranking determin

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Yatendra Kumar

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, NIT Warangal offers MCA specialisation based on NIMCET scores. NIMCET is a Common Entrance National Level Test, conducted by any of the NITs, for admission in to their MCA programme. The MCA programme is offered by NITs at Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Patna, Raipur, Sur

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Yatendra Kumar

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NIT Warangal NIMCET 2024 cutoff has been released by NIT Jamshedpur for 4 rounds of NIMCET 2024 counselling. All candidates can check the opening and closing rank for NIT Warangal NIMCET 2024 cutoff of each round on official website; nimcet.admissions.nic.in The closing rank within which admissions

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