NIMCET stands for National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test which is a specialized entrance examination for pursuing the MCA course from the NITs. There are 9 NITs in India where you can pursue the MCA course via an entrance examination. If you score more marks than the cut-off marks released by the NITs then you can be admitted into the respective NIT. In this article, we will discuss the NIMCET Entrance Examination 2024, Application form, eligibility, examination pattern, syllabus, etc.
NIMCET Important Dates 2024
| Events | Dates |
| Release of NIMCET 2024 Offical Notification | March 2024 |
| Commencement of Online Registration | April 2024 |
| Last date to Apply | May 2024 |
| NIMCET 2024 Form Correction | May 2024 |
| Availability of NIMCET Admit Card | June 2024 |
| NIMCET 2024 Exam Date | June 2024 |
| Challenge NIMCET Provisional Answer Key | Last week of June 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | July 2024 |
| Commencement of NIMCET 2024 Counselling | Last week of July 2024 |
NIMCET Participating Institutes
The following are the participating institutes for the NIMCET entrance examination–
- National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
- National Institute of Technology, Raipur
- National Institute of Technology, Agartala
- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
- National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
- National Institute of Technology, Karnataka
- National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
- National Institute of Technology, Warangal
NIMCET Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for the NIMCET entrance examination–
- The candidate must be a citizen of India
- The candidate must have a graduation degree in B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT / B.Voc. (Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Software development)/ BBA (Computer Applications) or B.E./B.tech from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category candidates)
NIMCET Application form 2024
The following are the step-by-step instructions on how to apply for the NIMCET entrance examination–
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- Visit the official website of NIMCET and click on the registration button
- Now, get yourself registered using your email ID, password followed by logging into your account
- After logging in, fill out the application form with details like name, address, education qualifications, father’s name, etc.
- Now, upload the documents mentioned below followed by clicking on the pay button
- Now, you can pay the application fee using a credit card/debit card, net banking, etc.
Documents required for NIMCET Application Form
The following are the documents required for the NIMCET application form–
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned Signature and left-hand thumb impression
- Class 10, 12 mark sheets/ grade cards and certificates
- Graduation degree/mark sheet
- Proof of Identity like Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Card/ Driving License
NIMCET Application Fee
The following are the application fees for the NIMCET application form–
| Category | Application fee |
| SC/ST | Rs.2500/= |
| General | Rs.1250/- |
NIMCET Examination Pattern
The following are the examination patterns for the NIMCET entrance examinations–
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Number of Marks |
| Mathematics | 50 | 200 |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning | 40 | 160 |
| Computer Awareness | 10 | 40 |
| General English | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
NIMCET Syllabus
The following is the syllabus for the NIMCET entrance examination–
Mathematics
- Set Theory
- Probability and Statistics
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus
- Vectors
- Trigonometry
Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
- Logical situation and questions based on the facts given in the passage
Computer Awareness
- Venn diagrams
- Binary and hexadecimal representations
- Simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic
- Representation of characters
- Truth tables
- Integers and fractions
- Boolean algebra
- Binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Floating-point representation of numbers
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Input/output devices
- Organization of a computer
- Back-up devices
- Structure of instructions in CPU
- Computer memory
General English
- Basic English Grammar
- Word Power
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Meaning of words and phrases
- Technical Writing
- Synonyms and Antonyms
NIMCET Admit Card 2024
The admit card for NIMCET can be downloaded from the official website of the NIMCET. It is a very important document that you must carry with you. Without this document, you won’t be allowed to participate in the entrance examination. The admit card for the NIMCET is not yet released, we will update the admit card status once the examination authority releases the admit card.
NIMCET Result 2024
The result for the NIMCET application form is not yet released, we will update the result once the examination authority releases the result for NIMCET 2024.
NIMCET Counselling 2024
Counseling for NIMCET is organized by the NIT, Jamshedpur, and takes place in multiple rounds. Each round would have its cut-off mark ranking. You have to apply for the counseling session separately by filling out the counseling form. Based on the ranking, you will be provided with admission into the NITs.
Documents Required for NIMCET counseling
The following are the documents required for NIMCET counseling-
- NIMCET 2022 admit card
- NIMCET 2022 Rank Card
- Date of Birth Proof i.e. 10th mark sheet
- 10th & 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Category certificate
- 4 Recent passport-size photographs
FAQ
The duration is 2 hours or 120 minutes.
NIMCT has a specific marking scheme. A correct answer gets four marks and an incorrect answer leads to a -1 mark deduction.
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