The NIMCET 2026 (National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test) is the premier national-level exam for admission to 11 NITs offering MCA programs. Compared to state-level MCA entrances, NIMCET offers:

90%+ Placement Records: Average packages of ₹6-12 LPA from top recruiters like TCS, Infosys, Amazon
Affordable Fees: Complete course fees of just ₹1-2 lakhs vs ₹5L+ in private colleges
NIT Brand Value: Recognized nationwide with strong alumni networks
Better Infrastructure: World-class labs, libraries and research facilities

Updated NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	50	600	70 minutes
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning	40	240	30 minutes
Computer Awareness	20	120	20 minutes
General English	10	40	20 minutes
Total	120	1000	120 minutes

NIMCET 2026 Marking Scheme

Section	Marking Scheme
Mathematics	+12 for correct, -3 for incorrect
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning	+6 for correct, -1.5 for incorrect
Computer Awareness	+6 for correct, -1.5 for incorrect
General English	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect

NIMCET 2026 Key Highlights

Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Application Fee	₹2500 for General/OBC, ₹1250 for SC/ST/PwD
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor’s degree with 60% (55% for SC/ST) in Mathematics
Exam Date	May 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declaration	June 2026 (Tentative)

NIMCET 2026 Preparation Strategy (6-Month Plan)

Phase 1: Foundation Building (Months 1-2)

Mathematics: Focus on Calculus (Limits, Differentiation, Integration), Algebra (Matrices, Determinants), Probability
Logical Reasoning: Practice 10 puzzles daily (Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, Series)
Computer Basics: Study C programming fundamentals, Data Structures basics
Daily Target: 3 hours concept study + 2 hours practice

Phase 2: Intensive Practice (Months 3-4)

Solve previous 5 years' NIMCET papers (2021-2025)
Join test series (3-4 tests weekly with proper analysis)
Create formula sheets for quick revision
Focus on time management (1.5 minutes per question)

Phase 3: Final Revision (Months 5-6)

Full-length mock tests under exam conditions
Analyze mistakes and weak areas weekly
Special focus on high-weightage topics
Revision of all formulas and shortcuts

Why Choose NSG Academy for NIMCET 2026?

Proven Results: 130+ NIMCET selections in the last 3 years including 15 top 100 rankers
Expert Faculty: IIT/NIT alumni with 10+ years of MCA entrance teaching experience
Comprehensive Material: 6000+ practice questions with detailed solutions
Personalized Attention: Batch size limited to 30 students
Flexible Options: Online/Offline/Hybrid batches with recorded lectures

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