NIMCET: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET). Admission to the MCA programme at the participating NITs and IIITs
- Category
- Science & Research
- Conducted by
- Coordinated by NIT Tiruchirappalli for the participating NITs and IIITs
- Level
- Postgraduate (MCA) entrance
- Frequency
- Yearly
- Mode
- Computer-based test at test centres
- Languages
- English
- Application fee
- Rs 2,500 for Open, Open-EWS and OBC; Rs 1,250 for SC/ST and PwD in any category; non-refundable (NIMCET 2026 brochure).
Eligibility
- Education: Indian nationals with at least 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale; 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD) in a UG programme of at least three years with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject, or in B.E./B.Tech. Candidates appearing for their qualifying exam in 2025-26 can apply with a certificate from their institution.
- Nationality: Indian nationals
Exam pattern
NIMCET 2026
120 min · 120 questions · 1000 marks
- Part I: Mathematics: 50 questions, 600 marks
- Part II: Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning: 40 questions, 240 marks
- Part III: Computer Awareness: 20 questions, 120 marks
- Part III: General English: 10 questions, 40 marks
Syllabus
Part I: Mathematics
Set Theory and Logic, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry
Part II: Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
Part III: Computer Awareness
Computer Basics, Data Representation, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Internet and Email
Part III: General English
General English
Important dates (NIMCET 2026)
- Online application opens: 2026-03-03
- Application closes (5:00 pm): 2026-05-01
- Admit card available: 2026-05-27
- NIMCET 2026, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: 2026-06-06
Selection process
Rank by NIMCET score, then online counselling with choice filling and locking, three rounds of allotment and a special round. Documents are verified online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NIMCET?
NIMCET stands for NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET). Admission to the MCA programme at the participating NITs and IIITs. It is conducted by Coordinated by NIT Tiruchirappalli for the participating NITs and IIITs. Level: Postgraduate (MCA) entrance.
Who is eligible for NIMCET?
Education: Indian nationals with at least 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale; 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD) in a UG programme of at least three years with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject, or in B.E./B.Tech. Candidates appearing for their qualifying exam in 2025-26 can apply with a certificate from their institution. Nationality: Indian nationals.
What is the exam pattern of NIMCET?
NIMCET 2026: 120 minutes, 120 questions, 1000 marks. Mode: Computer-based test at test centres.
How often is NIMCET held?
Yearly.
When is NIMCET held?
NIMCET 2026 cycle: Online application opens 2026-03-03; Application closes (5:00 pm) 2026-05-01; Admit card available 2026-05-27; NIMCET 2026, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 2026-06-06.
How are candidates selected through NIMCET?
Rank by NIMCET score, then online counselling with choice filling and locking, three rounds of allotment and a special round. Documents are verified online.
What is the application fee for NIMCET?
Rs 2,500 for Open, Open-EWS and OBC; Rs 1,250 for SC/ST and PwD in any category; non-refundable (NIMCET 2026 brochure).
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-10-04. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.