NIMCET 2026 Exam Date (6 June), Admit Card, Syllabus, Exam Pattern
Update: NIMCET 2026 exam date is set as 6 June 2026. This page includes complete details like notification updates, online form steps, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, answer key, result and counselling.
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NIMCET 2026 Exam
NIMCET (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to the MCA programme in participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Candidates with a good rank can get seat allotment in NIT MCA campuses based on their merit and counselling choices.
As per your requirement, the NIMCET 2026 exam date is 6 June 2026. The official notification and application link (when released) are made available on the official NIMCET portal.
NIMCET score is accepted by multiple participating NITs and several other institutes/universities (as per their admission rules).
NIMCET 2026 Admit Card
The NIMCET 2026 admit card is expected to be released online a few weeks before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card using their login details from the official website. Admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall.
NIMCET 2026 Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Full Form | Conducting Body | Exam Level | Question Type | Course | Application Mode | Exam Mode | Frequency | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIMCET 2026 | NIT MCA Common Entrance Test | Participating NITs (as per yearly allotment) | National Level | MCQ | MCA | Online | Online (CBT) | Once a year | nimcet.admissions.nic.in / www.nimcet.in |
NIMCET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative + Exam Date Fixed)
Some dates can be updated once the official notification is released. Exam date is set as per your instruction.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Starts | March / April 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | May 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | May 2026 |
| Admit Card | May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 June 2026 |
| Answer Key | June 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
| Counselling | June 2026 onwards |
NIMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility rules are defined by the exam authorities. Candidates should satisfy the minimum qualification and marks criteria. Common eligibility points are listed below:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Candidates should have a degree with Mathematics/Statistics for at least 3 years full-time OR B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent) from a recognized university. |
| Open University Degree | Candidates with B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) / BCA / BIT (3 years) from Open Universities can also apply (as per rules). |
| Appearing Candidates | Students appearing in the qualifying exam can also apply. |
| Minimum Marks |
General: 60% or 6.5/10 CGPA SC/ST: 55% or 6.0/10 CGPA |
NIMCET 2026 Application Fee
Application fee is paid online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / Wallets). Fee is generally non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OPEN / OBC | ₹2500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1250 |
How to Apply for NIMCET 2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official NIMCET website.
- Register using a personal email ID and mobile number.
- Check your email for login credentials/activation details (if applicable).
- Login and fill the application form with correct personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned photo and signature in the required format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download/print the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: Some portals may not require postal submission. Always follow the latest official instructions in the form/notification.
NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
NIMCET exam is conducted in online CBT mode. Question paper is in English and consists of 120 MCQs. Marking scheme:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Wrong Answer: -1 mark
| Section | Total Questions | Marks for Correct | Negative Marks | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 12 | 3 | 600 |
| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning | 40 | 6 | 1.5 | 240 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 6 | 1.5 | 120 |
| General English | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 1000 |
NIMCET 2026 Syllabus (Topic-wise)
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Trigonometry (Heights & Distances, identities, equations, solution of triangles), Calculus (Limits, continuity, differentiation, maxima-minima, integrals, area), Vectors (addition/subtraction, scalar/vector products, position vector), Algebra (logarithms, indices, progressions, determinants & matrices, equations), Set Theory (union/intersection/cardinality, counting, P&C), Coordinate Geometry (line, circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, distance formula, pair of lines), Probability & Statistics (basics of probability, distributions, averages, dispersion, central tendency) |
| General English | Basic Grammar, Vocabulary, Word Power, Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Meaning of words & phrases, Technical Writing |
| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning | Logical situations and questions based on facts given in passages |
| Computer Awareness |
Data Representation (binary/hex, 2’s complement, floating point, truth tables), Boolean algebra, binary arithmetic (add/sub/mul/div), character representation, Computer Basics (CPU, I/O devices, memory, backups, instruction structure) |
NIMCET 2026 Answer Key
The official answer key is expected after the exam. Candidates can use it to estimate marks and evaluate performance. If the objection facility is provided, candidates can raise challenges within the given deadline (as per official instructions).
NIMCET 2026 Result & Counselling
NIMCET result is usually announced in June. Candidates who qualify will be invited for counselling, where they need to register, fill choices and participate in seat allotment rounds as per schedule. Keep checking the official website for round-wise allotment updates and reporting instructions.
List of Test Centres (Based on Previous NIMCET Exam)
Below is the list of test centres and their respective codes. The same or similar centres are generally used for NIMCET examinations. Final test centre details will be mentioned on the NIMCET 2026 Admit Card.
| Test Centre | Code | Test Centre | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agartala | 11 | Kozhikode | 28 |
| Allahabad | 12 | Kurukshetra | 29 |
| Bhagalpur | 13 | Lucknow | 30 |
| Bhopal | 14 | Mangaluru | 31 |
| Bhubaneswar | 15 | Muzaffarpur | 32 |
| Chandigarh | 16 | Patna | 33 |
| Chennai | 17 | Pune | 34 |
| Dehradun | 18 | Raipur | 35 |
| Delhi | 19 | Ranchi | 36 |
| Guwahati | 20 | Rourkela | 37 |
| Hyderabad | 21 | Silchar | 38 |
| Indore | 22 | Srinagar | 39 |
| Jaipur | 23 | Surat | 40 |
| Jalandhar | 24 | Tiruchirappalli | 41 |
| Jamshedpur | 25 | Varanasi | 42 |
| Kanpur | 26 | Vijayawada | 43 |
| Kolkata | 27 | Warangal | 44 |
Note: Candidates must select their preferred test centre during online registration. The final allotted centre will be mentioned on the admit card.
NIMCET 2026 FAQs
When is the NIMCET 2026 exam?
As per this update, NIMCET 2026 exam date is 6 June 2026.
Where can I check official updates for NIMCET 2026?
Official updates are published on nimcet.admissions.nic.in / www.nimcet.in.
What is the NIMCET 2026 application fee?
OPEN/OBC: ₹2500, SC/ST/PwD: ₹1250 (online payment).
What is NIMCET exam for?
NIMCET is conducted for admission to the MCA programme in participating NITs.
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