Indian Nationals securing 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/PwD) in

(i)       Any UG program of minimum three years with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects

OR

(ii)     B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognized University/Institution

are eligible to appear for NIMCET-2025. Conversion of scored marks from CGPA to percentage and vice-versa is not permitted.

(CGPA other than 10-point scale will be converted to 10-point scale based on unitary method)

Candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for NIMCET-2025 and such candidates shall have to furnish the proof (in the form of a certificate issued by the Head of institution where the candidate has been studying / has studied) of candidature for appearing in the examinations during the academic year 2025-26. All candidates shall submit the proof of fulfilling the eligibility criteria of NIMCET-2025 at the time of Counselling/Admission but not later than 30/09/2025, failing which their admission is liable to be cancelled by the respective NITs

/IIITs.

Note: Students who have completed/completing Bachelor Degree Program of minimum three years with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects from Open Universities are also eligible to apply provided the program is approved by UGC/ AICTE and Distance Education Council (DEC) of Govt. of India.

The participating institutes in NIMCET 2025 for MCA admissions are:

1. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala

2. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad

3. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal

4. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur

5. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra

6. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Patna

7. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur

8. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal

9. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

10. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal

11. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhopal

These NITs and IIIT offer the MCA program and accept NIMCET scores for admissions.

*Most of the participating institutes provide exit policy as per NEP2020 for which kindly refer to the respective

institute’s official website.

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE ABOVE TABLE: -

In the NIMCET-2025 test, candidates will face a single paper divided into three parts, presented sequentially. They must complete each part before moving on to the next:

Part-I: Mathematics (70 minutes, 50 questions)

Part-II: Analytical ability and logical reasoning (30 minutes, 40 questions)

Part-III: Computer Awareness and English (20 minutes, 30 questions)

Each correctly answered question will be awarded full marks, while each wrongly answered question will result in a 25% negative mark. The test is conducted solely in English, and candidates are required to finish each section within the allocated time frame, as movement between sections is not permitted.

The distribution of time assigned, questions and marks is as follows:

·         Exam Difficulty: The difficulty level of the exam influences cut-off marks.

·         Number of Candidates: Higher competition may lead to increased cut-off scores.

·         Seat Availability: Limited seats can result in higher cut-offs.

·         Candidate Performance: Overall performance determines cut-off marks.

       Note: NIT releases results in rank format.

·         To apply for NIMCET, candidates should visit the official website: 

        https://nimcet.admissions.nic.in/, as per the NIMCET 2025 notification.

·         The application process typically commences around the 1st week of March each year.

·         Candidates are advised to fill out the online application form during the specified application period.

·         The NIMCET exam is generally conducted in the 1st or 2nd week of June.

·         It's essential to stay updated with the official NIMCET notification or website for the latest information regarding the application process and exam dates, as these details may be subject to change.

·         The online counseling for admission to the MCA program in NITs consists of four rounds, including one special round.

·         All counseling activities, including document verification, are conducted online.

·         Candidates are not required to visit any institution for counseling.

·         The entire process, including document verification, is facilitated through online means for   the convenience of the candidates.

·         In the context of NIMCET, "opening rank" refers to the rank of the first candidate who   secured admission to a particular National Institute of Technology (NIT) through NIMCET.

·         Conversely, "closing rank" signifies the rank of the last candidate who secured admission to the same NIT through NIMCET.

·         These ranks are indicative of the range of ranks within which candidates were admitted to a specific NIT for the MCA program through NIMCET.