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NIMCET

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test

Form Date: 01 Apr 2027 (Tentative)

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Form Date: 01 Apr 2027

NIMCET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 2,500
  • Examination Modes:Online Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:National Institute Of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK S)
  • Courses:MCA
  • Streams:Computer Application

NIMCET 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Admit Card & Result

Updated On - October 03 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

NIMCET 2027 is the upcoming session of the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test. The application form is expected to be available from 01 April 2027, and the exam is tentatively scheduled for 20 June 2027. NIMCET is conducted once every year at the national level in an online, computer-based mode. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must apply online through the official website. The exam provides admission to eligible candidates into the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme at participating National Institutes of Technology. Read the complete article to know all about the NIMCET 2027 application form, eligibility, admit card, and more.

NIMCET 2027 Entrance Exam Update

  • The NIMCET 2027 admit card is yet to be released; the issuing NIT will be announced along with the official schedule.
  • Candidates can download the NIMCET 2027 admit card from the official website nimcet.in using their user ID and password.
  • The NIMCET 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled for 20 June 2027; the exact timing will be confirmed in the official notice.
  • The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate's name, photograph, signature, application number, gender, category, test centre address, exam date and time, as well as examination instructions.
  • If candidates face any difficulties downloading the admit card, they should contact the conducting NIT at the email address provided in the official notification, furnishing their application number and proof of fee payment. Telephonic requests are generally not entertained.

NIMCET 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check the important details related to the NIMCET 2027 which are mentioned below in the table:

ParticularStatus
NIMCET 2027 RegistrationApplication form extended
Latest Updates:
  • The NIMCET 2027 application form is expected to be released around 01 April 2027 (tentative). Candidates can apply here — Apply Now.
  • The NIMCET 2027 exam date is tentatively 20 June 2027. The official schedule is expected to be announced by the conducting NIT on nimcet.in.

NIMCET 2027 Important Dates

Candidate can check here all the important NIMCET 2027 dates for the application form in the given table below:

NIMCET 2027 Schedule (Tentative)
EventsDates
NIMCET 2027 Application Form release date01 April 2027 (expected)
Last date to fill out the Application FormTo be announced
Admit Card release dateTo be announced
NIMCET 2027 Exam Date20 June 2027 (expected)
Result Declaration05 July 2027 (expected)
Choice filling and upload of the latest documents, if required by the candidateTo be announced
First Round of AllotmentTo be announced
The first round of online verification of the documents of candidatesTo be announced
The second round of allotment/up-gradationTo be announced
The second round of online verification of the documents of candidates allotted a seat in the second roundTo be announced
The third round of allotment/up-gradationTo be announced
The third round of reporting in person at the instituteTo be announced
Commencement of ClassesTo be announced

NIMCET 2027 Application Form

Candidates can fill the NIMCET 2027 application form once it is released on the official website. The form is tentatively expected to be available from 01 April 2027. Applicants can check the key details for the application process in the points below:

  • Candidates can fill the application form in online mode only.
  • The NIMCET application form will be available on the official website nimcet.in.
  • The last date to fill the application form will be announced by the conducting NIT; the 2027 deadline is expected to be notified along with the official schedule.
  • The application process consists of registration, filling the application form, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee.
  • Candidates must fill the application form carefully, as there is no provision for correcting mistakes after submission.

NIMCET 2027 Application Fee

After filling in all the details in the NIMCET registration form, candidates have to pay the application fee, which varies as per the category of students.

NIMCET 2027 Registration Fee
CategoryFee (Rs)
UR/OBC candidatesRs 2500
ST/SC candidatesRs 1250
Mode of Payment: Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode only using a Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking. Check the Application Fee to be paid for various categories given below:

NIMCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the NIMCET eligibility criteria 2027 given below before applying for the exam:

Citizenship
  • The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
Age Criteria
  • There is no upper or lower age limit for applying for the NIMCET.
Educational Qualifications
  • Qualifying Exam: Candidate must possess B.Sc. (Hons)/ B.Sc./BIT/BCA/B.Tech/B.E of a minimum of three years from a recognized board or university.
  • Qualifying Subjects: The candidate must have passed the qualifying exam in one of the subjects of Mathematics or Statistics.
  • Qualifying Marks: He/she must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the qualifying exam. 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates.
  • Appearing: Candidates appearing in the last year of their qualifying exam can also apply, provided they have to present their passing certificate at the time of admission.

NIMCET 2027 Exam Pattern

Candidates should check the complete NIMCET 2027 Exam Pattern given below before starting their preparation:

  • Mode of Examination: The Exam will be conducted through Computer Based Test(CBT) mode.
  • Number of Questions: A total of 120 questions will be asked in the exam.
  • Type of Questions: There will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in the question paper.
  • Time Duration: The time duration allotted for the exam will be 120 minutes (two hours).
  • Language Medium: Question paper will be available in the English language.
  • Sections: The question paper will be divided into four sections – Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, General English, and Computer Awareness.
  • Total Marks: The question paper will be of a total of 480 marks.
  • Marking Scheme: Candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted as a penalty for each incorrect answer.

Distribution of Questions in each section of the NIMCET Question Paper:

NIMCET Question Distribution
Name of the section Number of questions
Mathematics50 Questions
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning40 Questions
Computer Awareness10 Questions
General English20 Questions

NIMCET 2027 Syllabus

NIMCET 2027 Syllabus for the entrance exam is as follows:

Mathematics
  • Set Theory: Concept of sets – Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Algebra
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Calculus
  • Trigonometry
  • Vectors
Computer Awareness
  • Computer Basics
  • Data Representation
General English
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Basic English Grammar
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

The questions in this section will cover logical situations and questions based on the passage's facts.

Candidates can download the NIMCET 2027 Information Brochure Pdf here.

NIMCET 2027 Admit Card

NIMCET 2027 Admit Card will be issued on the authorized body's official website after the successful submission of the Application Form. The details for the same can be checked below in the points:

  • Successfully registered candidates can download admit card.
  • The candidates will be able to download the admit card/Hall ticket from the official website.
  • Each one will be required to produce the admit card to the exam hall/Counselling Centre/Remote Reporting Centre and the Participating Institute at the time of admission.
  • Along with the admit card also, applicants will need to carry identity proof for verification purposes.
  • The authority will NOT send the admit card to an individual candidate.

NIMCET 2027 Result

The NIMCET 2027 result is expected to be declared on the official website around 05 July 2027 (tentative). Candidates will be able to download their scorecards directly from nimcet.in. The conducting NIT will not send result or scorecard communications individually. Check the details below for how to access and interpret the result.

  • The marks obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, English will be multiplied by a factor of 3, 1.5, 2, and 1, respectively. Thus maximum weighted marks will be 1000.
  • Based on total weighted marks obtained by a candidate, the ranking will be done.

Method of Resolving Ties for NIMCET 2027

The authority will resolve the ties between the candidates scoring the same marks by the following criteria:

  • It will be resolved based on weighted marks in Mathematics, then on weighted marks in Analytical Ability & Logical reasoning, and then on weighted marks in Computer Awareness.
  • If it is not resolved on the above basis, then based on the age, ties will be resolved. 
  • The senior candidate will be given more priority than the younger ones.

NIMCET 2027 Counselling

The schedule for NIMCET 2027 counselling for admission is yet to be declared; it is expected to be announced by the conducting NIT on nimcet.in after the result is published. Candidates allotted a seat who do not report within the stipulated period will forfeit their seat allotment automatically and will not be considered for subsequent allotment rounds. Students should watch the official website regularly for counselling dates and related updates.

Documents to be carried for NIMCET counselling 2027
  • Marks sheets of class 10 and 12
  • Pass certificate of class 10 and 12
  • NIMCET 2027 Rank Card
  • Address proof
  • Medical Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income certificates (if applicable)
  • Passport size photographs

Participating Institutes 

The following are the institutes that provide the admission for Masters in Computer Application (MCA) Programme.

  1. National Institute of Technology, Jirania, Agartala
  2. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
  3. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
  4. National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala
  5. National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
  6. National Institute of Technology,
  7. National Institute of Technology, Raipur
  8. National Institute of Technology, Mangalore
  9. National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
  10. National Institute of Technology, Warangal

NIMCET 2027 Exam Centres

The test centres for the NIMCET 2027 are as follows:

  • Allahabad 
  • Kolkata 
  • Bhagalpur 
  • Kozhikode 
  • Bhopal 
  • Kurukshetra 
  • Bhubaneswar 
  • Lucknow 
  • Chandigarh 
  • Muzaffarpur 
  • Delhi 
  • Patna 
  • Guwahati 
  • Raipur
  • Hyderabad
  • Ranchi 
  • Indore 
  • Rourkela 
  • Jaipur 
  • Surat 
  • Jalandhar 
  • Surathkal 
  • Jamshedpur 
  • Tiruchirappalli 
  • Kanpur 
  • Varanasi 
  • Warangal 

NIMCET 2027 Highlights

The NIMCET 2027 highlights can be checked below:

Exam NameNIMCET 2027
Full NameNIT MCA Common Entrance Test
Conducting BodyNational Institute of Technology
Exam LevelNational Level
Frequency of ExamOnce
Exam ModeOffline
NIMCET 2027 Official Websitehttps://www.nimcet.in/
Application FormApply Now

About NIT

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test is conducted by the National Institutes of Technology (NITs). This exam is conducted annually at the National Level. NIT MCA Common Entrance Test 2027 will be organized to provide admission to the eligible candidates into the Masters in Computer Application (MCA) Programme.

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NIMCET Important Dates

TitleDates
NIMCET 2027 Form Date01 Apr 2027 (Tentative)
Admit card01 Jun 2023 (Tentative)
NIMCET 2027 Exam Date20 Jun 2027 (Tentative)
NIMCET 2027 Result05 Jul 2027 (Tentative)

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

2 hours

Total Marks:

480

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

Yes

NOTE:1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1Mathematics504200
2Analytical and Logical Ability404160
3Computer Awareness10440
4English20480

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Form Start Date:

01 Apr 2027

Form End Date:

01 Apr 2027

The forms will open on 01 Apr 2027

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DAYS

Examination Date (Online):

20 Jun 2027

Application Fees:

₹ 2,500

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