This page is a quick reference. Every figure here comes from the official NIMCET 2026 brochure and seat matrix. For explanations, follow the links to the detailed guides.
The exam
| Item | NIMCET 2026 |
|---|---|
| Name | NIT MCA Common Entrance Test |
| Coordinated by | NIT Tiruchirappalli |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Date and time | 6 June 2026, 2 PM to 4 PM |
| Questions | 120 MCQs, 4 options each |
| Total marks | 1,000 |
| Negative marking | 25% of the question's marks |
| Language | English only |
| Calculators | Not allowed |
Sections and timing
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Penalty | Total | Time slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 12 | 3 | 600 | 2 –3 PM |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning | 40 | 6 | 1.5 | 240 | 3 –3 PM |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 6 | 1.5 | 120 | 3 –4 PM |
| General English | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 3 –4 PM |
You cannot switch between sections; each opens in its own time slot.
Key 2026 dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | 3 March – 1 May |
| Edit window | 5–7 May |
| Admit card | From 27 May |
| Exam | 6 June |
| Answer key challenge | 10–11 June |
| Result (tentative) | 29 June |
| Counselling registration | 30 June – 3 July |
| Round 1 allotment | 6 July |
Money
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (OPEN, OPEN-EWS, OBC) | ₹2,500 |
| Application (SC, ST, PwD) | ₹1,250 |
| Counselling registration | ₹1,000 |
| Seat acceptance | ₹10,000 |
Eligibility in brief
- Indian nationals.
- UG degree of 3+ years with Mathematics or Statistics, or B.E./B.Tech.
- 60% or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 for SC, ST, PwD).
- No age limit.
- Final-year students may apply.
Institutes and seats
11 NITs (Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Meghalaya, Patna, Raipur, Tiruchirappalli, Warangal) and 2 IIITs (Bhopal, Vadodara), with 1,300 seats in total in the 2026 seat matrix.
Ranking rules
- Rank is by total marks out of 1,000.
- Ties are broken by Mathematics, then Reasoning, then Computer Awareness marks, then age (older first), then a random draw.
- Zero or negative marks in Mathematics, or in total, means disqualification.
Where to go next
- NIMCET 2027 guide for the expected 2027 cycle
- How to calculate your NIMCET score
- Rules in the 2026 brochure
- Who conducts NIMCET