NIMCET stands for National Institute of Technology (NIT) MCA Common Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance examination conducted by one of the participating NITs on a rotational basis every year. NIMCET is the entrance examination for admission to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program offered by the participating NITs across India.
The NIMCET 2023 exam consists of multiple-choice questions in subjects such as Mathematics, Analytical Ability, Computer Awareness, and General English. The exam is conducted in offline mode, and the duration of the exam is 2 hours.
OVERVIEW
NIMCET (National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test) is a national level entrance exam conducted by one of the participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) for admission to their Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme.
The exam is usually held in May-June and consists of 120 multiple choice questions covering four sections – Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English. The exam duration is two hours and the medium of the question paper is English.
The NIMCET exam is open to Indian nationals with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PWD candidates). Final year students can also apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
Exam Important Dates
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
| NIMCET Application Start | 05-March- 2023 |
| NIMCET 2023 Last date | 10-April-2023 |
| NIMCET 2023 Entrance Exam | June-2023 |
| NIMCET Result | ———– 2023 |
NIMCET 2023 Application Form
The Lecturer Application Form. Below are the typical details that are required to be filled in the application form:
Personal Details: This includes information such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, nationality, etc.
Contact Details: Candidates need to provide their email address, phone number, and complete postal address, including the PIN code.
Academic Qualification: Candidates must provide details of their academic qualifications, such as the name of the qualifying exam, board/university, year of passing, marks obtained, etc.
Choice of Exam Center: Candidates can select their preferred exam center from the list of available centers.
Photograph and Signature: Candidates are required to upload a scanned copy of their recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
Application Fee Payment: After filling in all the required details, candidates must pay the application fee through online mode using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
It is important to fill in all the details correctly and carefully as any mistake or discrepancy in the application form may lead to rejection or cancellation of the candidate’s application.
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized university or institute. |
| Minimum Marks | At least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (out of 10) in qualifying examination. For SC/ST category candidates, minimum marks required is 55% or 6.0 CGPA (out of 10). |
| Nationality | Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. |
| Age Limit | No age limit. |
| No. Of Attempts | No restriction on the number of attempts. |
Application Fee
- Registration fee will be paid through online mode.
- Candidates will be able to pay online fee using debit card/ credit card or net banking.
- Fee will be non-refundable & non-transferable once paid.
Here we have provided the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee | |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 2500/- | |
| SC/ ST | Rs. 1250/- | |
| PWD candidates | Rs. 1250/- | |
How to Apply for NIMCET 2023:
- Visit the official website of NIMCET: https://www.nimcet.in/
- Click on the “Registration” link and create an account by providing your personal details such as name, email ID, mobile number, etc.
- After registration, login to your account and fill in the NIMCET application form with all the necessary details such as personal details, educational qualifications, category, etc.
- Upload the scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
- After successful payment of the application fee, submit the application form and take a printout of it for future reference.
- Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
NIMCET stands for National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NITs for admission into their MCA programs.
The official dates for NIMCET 2023 have not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be conducted in the month of May or June 2023.
The eligibility criteria for NIMCET 2023 are as follows:
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PWD candidates).
- Candidates must have studied Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects in their Bachelor’s degree or at 10+2 level.
