Exam Detail

NIMCET 2024National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test

  • Test Level-: National Level
  •     Eligibility-: Graduation
  • Duration-:2 Hours
  • Stream-: Science
  • Medium-: English
  • Examination Mode-: Online
  • Total Questions-: 120

NIMCET 2024: The authority will release the NIMCET 2024 exam dates tentatively in February 2024. It is expected that the NIMCET 2024 application form will be released in first week of March 2024, and the exam is expected to be conducted in June 2024. Candidates will be able to access the NIMCET 2024 application form from the official website, nimcet.in. A direct link to fill out the NIMCET 2024 application form will also be available on this page soon after its official release. The participating institutes are NIT Agartala, NIT Allahabad, NIT Bhopal, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Raipur, NIT Surathkal, NIT Tiruchirappalli, and NIT Warangal The exam will be conducted online as a Computer Based Test in various cities of the country. Candidates preparing for the NIMCET exam 2024 can check the syllabus and pattern here. The NIMCET 2024 question paper will have a total of 120 MCQ-type questions in Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Logical Reasoning and English, and the total duration of the exam will be 2 hours.

Candidates interested in taking admission to MCA courses at participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) have to fill out the NIMCET 2024 application form. Admission to the course will be based on the basis of the NIMCET entrance exam. More details about the NIMCET 2024 syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, application form process, and exam can be checked below on this page. 

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 Masters in Computer Application (MCA) Programme in participating NITs. 

Candidates have to clear the NIMCET 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.

NIMCET 2024 Highlights

Exam Particulars

Exam 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

1 Paper, 480 Marks

Total Questions

120

Marking Scheme

  • 4 for each correct response
  • -1 for each incorrect response

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Colleges Accepting Exam Score

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

No. of Test Cities

26

Official Website

www.nimcet.in

Contact Details

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

 

NIMCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must be an Indian citizen
  • Candidates must have secured 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) in (i) BSc / BSc (Hons) / BCA / BIT of minimum three years full-time with Mathematics/Statistics/Equivalent subject as one of the subjects from a recognized University.
  • SC/ST candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale in (i) BSc/BSc (Hons)/BCA/BIT of minimum 3 years full-time with Mathematics/Statistics/Equivalent subject as one of the subjects from a recognized University.
  • Students with BE/B Tech or equivalent from a recognized University can appear for the exam.
  • Aspirants who will be appearing for the qualifying examination can also apply for NIMCET 2024
  • Aspirants who have completed or completed a degree in three years BSc / BSc(Hons)/BCA/ BIT from Open Universities can also apply provided their programme is approved by UGC / AICTE and Distance Education Council (DEC) of Govt. of India.

NIMCET Counselling 2024

NIMCET 2024 counselling and seat allotment process schedule will be released by the conducting authority tentatively on the official website. The registration for NIMCET 2024 counselling will start tentatively in June 2024. The allotment of seats in participating NITs will be through online counselling. Seats will be allotted on the basis of rank in NIMCET 2024 exam. Details about the schedule of counselling and other details about the participation procedure can be checked here.

Colleges Accepting NIMCET Score

Take a look at the list of NIMCET 2024 Participating Institutes.

NIMCET Participating Colleges/Institutes

NIT Agartala

NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Allahabad

NIT Raipur

NIT Bhopal

NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Tiruchirappalli                                                   

NIT Warangal

NIT Surathkal

NIMCET 2024 Application Form

The application form for NIMCET 2024 will be released tentatively in the first week of March 2024. Interested candidates have to fill the form by the deadline in order to appear for the exam. The process of filling out the application form includes registration, filling out a detailed form, uploading scanned images of photo, signature and payment of application fees. Candidates need not send the printout of their application form to the NIMCET office, but they should keep it safe until the completion of the counselling and admission process.  

How to Fill NIMCET Application Form 

  • Open the official website
  • Click on the "NIMCET 2024 Registration" link
  • Fill the required details to complete the registration process
  • After registration, fill the application form with the required information
  • Upload scanned image of photo and signature
  • Pay application fees online using a credit/debit card or internet banking

The application form will be submitted automatically after the successful payment of the application fees. A PDF of the form will be generated after final submission. Candidates need to download the PDF and take its printout. 

NIMCET Application Form Correction

The facility to make corrections in the NIMCET 2024 application will be opened after the completion of the registration process. Candidates need to login to the official website of NIMCET 2024 for making the corrections. 

NIMCET 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus of NIMCET consists of Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Logical Reasoning and General English. Candidates can check here the topics which are covered in NIMCET syllabus 2024.  Candidates preparing for the exam need to study from the syllabus prescribed by the exam conducting authority.

Subjects

Topics

Mathematics

Set Theory; Probability and Statistics; Algebra; Coordinate Geometry; Calculus; Vectors; Trigonometry

Computer Awareness

Computer Basics and Data Representation from the undergraduate course of computers/BCA

Logical Reasoning

Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates’ general understanding of the English language

General English

Questions in this section will cover logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage

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NIMCET Reference Books 2024

Understanding the subjects involved in the NIMCET syllabus as well as preparing for the exam by studying the sub-topics is a must as one prepares for the NIMCET 2024 examination. Candidates are provided with all the concepts on which the NIMCET exam paper would be set on. Aspirants can use the reference books to get an alternative understanding of the concepts as they prepare for the examination.

Given below is a list of reference books that the candidate can refer to for the preparation of the NIMCET 2024 examination.

Name Books

Author

Quantitative Aptitude  for Competitive Examinations

RS Aggarwal

A modern approach to logical reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Computer Awareness

SR Behera

Objective English for Competitive Examinations

Hari Mohan Prasad,Uma Rani Sinha

NIMCET 2024 Preparation Tips 

Aspirants must use the mentioned NIMCET 2024 best books to achieve maximum points in the exam. This will boost their confidence and give them a chance to gain a higher rank in the merit list. To guarantee a better score, candidates can follow the tips mentioned below. 

  • Prepare a Study Plan: Candidates can make a plan by allotting time periods for each study session and allotting enough time to complete studying a concept or a group of topics, thoroughly. 
  • Make Use of Books and more: There are ample resources such as the best book for the NIMCET MCA entrance exam, Previous year question paper, Mock tests, and Sample tests that are available for the perusal of the candidates as they prepare. This will help boost the student's confidence in their understanding of the subject as help manage their answering time for each question. 
  • Follow a Healthy Schedule: It is advisable to follow healthy eating and sleep habits as one prepares for an exam. Physical inactivity will result in the lower functioning of the brain. Candidates must indulge in taking extra care of themselves and being safe during the time of the examination.

NIMCET Cutoff 2024

The conducting authorities shall release the NIMCET Cutoff 2024 soon after announcing NIMCET 2024 results. Candidates must keep themselves updated and visit the official website of NMCET 2024 to check NIMCET 2024 cut off List.

The expected cut off range for admission to the participating NITs in the year 2024 is given below.

NIMCET 2024 Cut Off  - Expected

NIT Campus

Expected Cut Off Range (UR Category)

NIT Raipur

630 - 649

NIT Agartala

650 - 670

NIT Kurukshetra

520 - 545

NIT, Durgapur

456 - 470

NIT Tiruchirappalli

30 - 40

NIT, Calicut

240 - 265

NITK Surathkal

167 - 180

NIT Bhopal

296 - 319

NIT Jamshedpur

500 - 525

NIT Allahabad

200 - 220

NIT Warangal

80 - 105

NIMCET Cut Off 2024 Category-Wise

It is likely that for the year 2024 the closing ranks follow a similar trend. Candidates can check the category-wise NIMCET 2024 expected cut off from the tabular given below. 

NIMCET 2024 Expected Cut Off - Category-wise

 

Institutions

Category

 

GEN

SC

 

NIT, Agartala

662

4263

 

NIT, Allahabad

213

2381

 

NIT, Bhopal

315

3159

 

NIT, Calicut

261

2277

 

NIT, Durgapur

467

3739

 

NIT, Jamshedpur

511

3681

 

NIT, Kurukshetra

545

4178

 

NIT, Raipur

639

4248

 

NIT, Surathkal

175

1915

 

NIT, Trichy

34

632

 

NIT, Warangal

97

1222

 

NIMCET 2024 Expected Cut Off - SC/ST Category

Students can review the category-wise NIMCET 2024 expected cut off from the table given below for ST/OBC Category:

NIMCET 2024 Expected Cut Off - Category-wise

 

Institutions

Category

 

ST

OBC

 

NIT, Agartala

NA

1711

 

NIT, Allahabad

4893

576

 

NIT, Bhopal

4892

834

 

NIT, Calicut

4239

641

 

NIT, Durgapur

4767

1254

 

NIT, Jamshedpur

2821

1280

 

NIT, Kurukshetra

1603

1596

 

NIT, Raipur

4812

1709

 

NIT, Surathkal

3303

500

 

NIT, Trichy

1052

174

 

NIT, Warangal

2468

300

 

NIMCET Cut Off 2024 Category-Wise Physcially Handled

NIMCET 2024 Expected Cut Off - Category-wise

Institutions

Category

GEN-PH

SC-PH

OBC-PH

NIT, Agartala

NA

NA

NA

NIT, Allahabad

1238

4519

2107

NIT, Bhopal

4065

NA

4331

NIT, Jamshedpur

1487

NA

4671

NIT, Kurukshetra

4469

NA

NA

NIT, Raipur

1778

NA

NA

NIT, Surathkal

1138

NA

1868

NIT, Trichy

897

NA

NA

Factors Determining NIMCET 2024 Cut Off

The admission will be based on NIMCET Cutoff 2024 & merit list. NIMCET cut off list for the 2024 exam will be prepared on the basis of several factors, which are given below.

  • The number of participating institutions, i.e., 11.
  • The total number of seats available at each of the participating institutions.
  • The total number of candidates appearing for the examination.
  • The difficulty level of the examination.
  • The total number of candidates qualified for the examination.
  • In previous years NIMCET cut off trends.
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There are a total of 9 NITs (National Institutes of Technology) participating in NIMCET 2023 admission. NIMCET seat matrix 1st round seat allotment will be held on July 6, 2023. National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, will conduct NIMCET 2023 on June 11, 2023.

The authority has released the NIMCET Seat Matrix 2023. Candidates may refer to the direct link for the NIMCET 2023 seat matrix below-

The table below contains the data of the category-wise number of NIMCET seat matrix 2023 of each participating NIT.

NIMCET Seat Matrix 2023

Name of the Institute

Category

Number of Seats

NIT Agartala

General

11

NIT Agartala

OBC

8

NIT Agartala

SC

4

NIT Agartala

ST

2

NIT Agartala

EWS

4

NIT Agartala

PWD - General

0

NIT Agartala

PWD - OBC

0

NIT Agartala

PWD - SC

1

NIT Agartala

PWD - ST

0

NIT Agartala

PWD - EWS

0

NIT Agartala

Total Number of Seats

30

MNNIT Allahabad

General

45

MNNIT Allahabad

OBC

29

MNNIT Allahabad

SC

16

MNNIT Allahabad

ST

8

MNNIT Allahabad

EWS

11

MNNIT Allahabad

PWD - General

2

MNNIT Allahabad

PWD - OBC

2

MNNIT Allahabad

PWD - SC

1

MNNIT Allahabad

PWD - ST

1

MNNIT Allahabad

PWD - EWS

1

MNNIT Allahabad

Total Number of Seats

116

MANIT Bhopal

General

44

MANIT Bhopal

OBC

30

MANIT Bhopal

SC

16

MANIT Bhopal

ST

8

MANIT Bhopal

EWS

11

MANIT Bhopal

PWD - General

2

MANIT Bhopal

PWD - OBC 

1

MANIT Bhopal

PWD - SC

1

MANIT Bhopal

PWD - ST

1

MANIT Bhopal

PWD - EWS

1

MANIT Bhopal

Total Number of Seats

115

NIT Jamshedpur

General

44

NIT Jamshedpur

OBC

30

NIT Jamshedpur

SC 

16

NIT Jamshedpur

ST 

8

NIT Jamshedpur

EWS

11

NIT Jamshedpur

PWD - General

2

NIT Jamshedpur

PWD - OBC

1

NIT Jamshedpur

PWD - SC

1

NIT Jamshedpur

PWD - ST

1

NIT Jamshedpur

PWD - EWS

1

NIT Jamshedpur

Total Number of Seats

115

NIT Kurukshetra

General

25

NIT Kurukshetra

OBC

16

NIT Kurukshetra

SC

9

NIT Kurukshetra

ST

5

NIT Kurukshetra

EWS

6

NIT Kurukshetra

PWD - General

1

NIT Kurukshetra

PWD - OBC

1

NIT Kurukshetra

PWD - SC

1

NIT Kurukshetra

PWD - ST

0

NIT Kurukshetra

PWD - EWS

0

NIT Kurukshetra

Total Number of Seats

64

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

General

12

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

OBC

8

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

SC

5

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

ST 

2

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

EWS

3

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

PWD - General

1

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

PWD - OBC

1

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

PWD - SC

0

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

PWD - ST

0

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

PWD - EWS

0

NIT Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

Total Number of Seats

32

NIT Raipur

General: 43

43

NIT Raipur

OBC

27

NIT Raipur

SC 

15

NIT Raipur

ST

8

NIT Raipur

EWS

11

NIT Raipur

PWD - General

2

NIT Raipur

PWD - OBC

1

NIT Raipur

PWD - SC

1

NIT Raipur

PWD - ST

1

NIT Raipur

PWD - EWS

1

NIT Raipur

Total Number of Seats

110

NITK Surathkal

General

22

NITK Surathkal

OBC

15

NITK Surathkal

SC

9

NITK Surathkal

ST

4

NITK Surathkal

EWS

6

NITK Surathkal

PWD - General

1

NITK Surathkal

PWD - OBC

1

NITK Surathkal

PWD - SC

0

NITK Surathkal

PWD - ST

0

NITK Surathkal

PWD - EWS

0

NITK Surathkal

Total Number of Seats

58

NIT Tiruchirappalli

General

45

NIT Tiruchirappalli

OBC

29

NIT Tiruchirappalli

SC

16

NIT Tiruchirappalli

ST

8

NIT Tiruchirappalli

EWS

11

NIT Tiruchirappalli

PWD - General

2

NIT Tiruchirappalli

PWD - OBC

2

NIT Tiruchirappalli

PWD - SC

1

NIT Tiruchirappalli

PWD - ST

1

NIT Tiruchirappalli

PWD - EWS

0

NIT Tiruchirappalli

Total Number of Seats

115

NIT Warangal

General

22

NIT Warangal

OBC

15

NIT Warangal

SC

8

NIT Warangal

ST

4

NIT Warangal

EWS

6

NIT Warangal

PWD - General

1

NIT Warangal

PWD - OBC

1

NIT Warangal

PWD - SC

1

NIT Warangal

PWD - ST

0

NIT Warangal

PWD - EWS

0

NIT Warangal

Total Number of Seats

58

 

NIMCET 2024 Admit Card

The admit card of the NIMCET 2024 will be released tentatively in June 1, 2024. Admit cards will also be available for download on the website. Candidates will have to download their admit card by login to the website using their application number and password. Details about exam date and time, address of the exam centre, candidates basic details like name, photo, signature and exam day guidelines will be mentioned in NIMCET admit card 2024. Candidates will not be allowed to appear in the exam without NIMCET admit card