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National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test
Conducted by Conducted on rotational basis by one of the NITs (NIT Tiruchirappalli for NIMCET 2026)
2 hr
Duration
480
Total marks
4
Sections
120 Qs
Questions
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Application fee
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| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level, min. 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) | |
| SC | Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level, min. 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) |
| ST | Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level, min. 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) |
3 colleges accept NIMCET.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application typically opens | Feb-Mar each year |
| Exam date | 6 Jun '26) |
| Result and special-round allotment continue through | Jul '26 |
NIMCET college predictor
We cannot estimate admission chances from a NIMCET result yet, because we do not hold enough data for it. Find Colleges can still match you to colleges using your marks, course and budget.
NIMCET previous year question papers
We are adding previous year papers for NIMCET. Until then, the exam body's official site is the best source for authentic papers.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | (CBT), online |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total questions | 120 questions (single unified paper) |
| Total marks | 480 marks (4 marks per correct answer) |
| 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (-1) | |
| Sections | Mathematics; Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning; Computer Awareness; General English |
NIMCET books
Recommended books for NIMCET are being added. Ask Mimi or a counsellor for a suggested reading list.
Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check the official website for the latest.
3 institutes accept NIMCET.
| # | Campus / Institute | Location | College page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 core NITs | - | View college |
| 2 | IIIT Kota and IIIT Nagpur; ~1 | - | View college |
| 3 | 300 MCA seats spread across 13 NITs and 2 IIITs per the official seat matrix | - | View college |
1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (-1)
2 hours
Online application typically opens Feb-Mar each year