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Postgraduate Entrance

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test

NIMCET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by a rotating NIT for admission to MCA (Master of Computer Applications) programs at participating NITs across India.

NITs Consortium (rotating NIT each year) India

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Exam Details & Pattern

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold a BCA / B.Sc. (CS/IT/Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech. degree, or be in the final year of such a program
  • Minimum 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
  • Mathematics must have been studied as a full subject at the 10+2 or graduation level
  • Candidates awaiting final results may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling eligibility at the time of admission

Marking Scheme & Pattern

Total Questions120
Mathematics50 questions (200 marks)
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning40 questions (160 marks)
Computer Awareness20 questions (80 marks)
English Language Comprehension10 questions (40 marks)
Marking Scheme+4 for correct answer
Negative Marking-1 for each wrong answer

Syllabus Overview

Mathematics

Set Theory & Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry (2D & 3D), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vectors & Matrices, Arithmetic & Number Systems, Linear Programming

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

Number & Letter Series, Puzzles & Arrangements, Data Sufficiency, Clocks & Calendars, Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding, Logical Deductions, Blood Relations, Direction Sense

Computer Awareness

Computer Organisation & Architecture, Boolean Algebra, Operating System Concepts, Data Structures (Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Trees), C Programming Basics, DBMS Fundamentals, Networking (OSI Model, TCP/IP), Internet & Web Technologies

English Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Vocabulary in Context, Grammar & Usage, Sentence Correction, Verbal Reasoning

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MCA seats are available through NIMCET?

NIMCET offers over 1,000 MCA seats across all participating NITs. The exact seat matrix varies each year based on the participating institutes and their intake capacity.

Is there any age limit to appear for NIMCET?

No, there is no upper age limit to appear for NIMCET. Any candidate fulfilling the educational eligibility criteria can apply.

Can a B.Tech. graduate apply for NIMCET?

Yes, B.E./B.Tech. graduates with Mathematics as a subject in their qualifying degree and a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) are eligible to apply for NIMCET.

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