Official · revised syllabus, 2026 onwards
NIMCET syllabus
All 94 topics in the official NIMCET syllabus, across 16 units in four subjects, with links to study and practise each unit.
Official information fromRevised syllabus of NIMCET (2026 onwards)(opens in a new tab)· checked 25 Oct 2026
Subjects at a glance
- Part I · 50 Qs · 600 marks
Mathematics
Sets and logic, probability and statistics, algebra, coordinate geometry, calculus and trigonometry.
- 6
- Units
- 45
- Topics
- 0
- Questions
- Part II · 40 Qs · 240 marks
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
Verbal, non-verbal, deductive and inductive reasoning, plus problem solving and data interpretation.
- 2
- Units
- 20
- Topics
- 0
- Questions
- Part III · 20 Qs · 120 marks
Computer Awareness
Computer organisation, data representation and Boolean algebra, hardware, software, and the internet.
- 5
- Units
- 22
- Topics
- 0
- Questions
- Part III · 10 Qs · 40 marks
General English
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, word meaning and technical writing.
- 3
- Units
- 7
- Topics
- 0
- Questions
Mathematics (50 questions)
Sets and logic, probability and statistics, algebra, coordinate geometry, calculus and trigonometry.
Set Theory and Logic
- Concepts of sets: union, intersection, difference, symmetric difference
- Cartesian product and cardinality
- Functions and relations
- Venn diagrams
- Truth tables and connectives
- Tautology and contradictions
Probability and Statistics
- Basic concepts of probability theory
- Averages
- Dependent and independent events
- Bayes' theorem
- Mean, median and mode
- Mean deviation, standard deviation and variance
- Moments
- Frequency distributions
Algebra
- Fundamental operations in algebra
- Quadratic equations with real coefficients
- Relation between roots and coefficients
- Symmetric functions of roots and their sums
- Indices, logarithms and exponentials
- Arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions
- Finite sums of powers of natural numbers
- Matrices and determinants
- Simultaneous linear equations
- Permutations and combinations
- Binomial theorem
Coordinate Geometry
- Rectangular Cartesian coordinates and distance formulae
- Section formula
- Equation of a line (various forms) and intersection of lines
- Pair of straight lines
- Equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola
- Tangents and normals to circles and conics
Calculus
- Functions on real numbers
- Limits of functions: left and right limits, limits at infinity
- Continuous functions and applications of the intermediate value theorem
- Differentiation and its applications: tangents, normals
- Simple examples of maxima and minima
- Applications of Rolle's theorem and the Mean Value Theorem
- Integration by parts, by substitution and by partial fractions
- Integration of odd, even and periodic functions
- Definite integrals and area computations
Trigonometry
- Trigonometric functions and identities
- Principal values of inverse trigonometric functions
- Properties of triangles and solution of triangles
- Heights and distances
- Trigonometric equations and their general solutions
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning (40 questions)
The official syllabus lists these topics as one list. We have grouped them into units to make studying easier; the topics themselves are unchanged.
Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Blood relations
- Coding-decoding
- Direction test
- Seating arrangement
- Puzzles
- Input-output
- Syllogism
- Alphanumeric series
- Mirror images
- Statements and conclusions / arguments
Problem Solving and Data
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Data interpretation
- Numerical reasoning
- Data sufficiency
- Data visualisation
Computer Awareness (20 questions)
Computer organisation, data representation and Boolean algebra, hardware, software, and the internet.
Computer Basics
- Organisation of a computer
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Structure of instructions in the CPU
- Input/output devices
- Computer memory
- Back-up devices
Data Representation
- Representation of characters, integers and fractions
- Binary and hexadecimal representations
- Binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Two's complement arithmetic
- Floating point representation of numbers
- Boolean algebra
Computer Hardware
- Input devices: keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
- Output devices: monitor, printer, speakers, etc.
- Storage devices: hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, etc.
- Memory: RAM, ROM, cache, etc.
Computer Software
- Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, etc.
- System software: utility programs, device drivers
- Application software: basic concepts and tools
Internet and Email
- Web browsing: how the internet works and how to navigate it
- Email: sending, receiving and managing emails
- Online security: basic awareness of online threats and safety measures
General English (10 questions)
The official syllabus lists these topics as one list. We have grouped them into units to make studying easier; the topics themselves are unchanged.
Grammar and Usage
- Grammatical patterns: usage of sentence forms
- Sounds and word formation processes
- Technical writing
- Overall accuracy and fluency in English for technical education