NIMCET 2024:- The National Institute of Technology (NIT Jamshedpur) has announced the notification for NIMCET 2024, along with the announcement of exam dates. The application process for NIMCET 2024 started on March 6, 2024, and the last date for submission is April 20, 2024. Aspirants can access the NIMCET 2024 application form via the official website, nimcet.in, where a direct link for filling out the form is also provided.
The participating institutes include NIT Agartala, NIT Allahabad, NIT Bhopal, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Raipur, NIT Surathkal, NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Warangal, IIIT Bhopal, and NIT Patna.
Scheduled for June 8, 2024, the NIMCET MCA 2024 exam will be conducted online as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across various cities in the country. Candidates gearing up for the NIMCET exam 2024 can find the syllabus and pattern detailed here. The exam will comprise 120 multiple-choice questions covering Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and English, with a total duration of 2 hours.
Aspiring candidates seeking admission to MCA courses at participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) must complete the NIMCET 2024 application process. Admission to the course will be solely based on performance in the NIMCET entrance exam. For further information on NIMCET 2024 syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, application process, and exam details, please refer below.
NIMCET 2024 – Highlights
| Exam Name | NIT MCA Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Institute Of Technology, Jamshedpur |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Purpose | Offer the Admission In MCA |
| Application Mode | Online |
What is NIMCET?
NIMCET National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test, is an examination conducted for admission to MCA programs. This annual entrance exam is aimed at offering admission to the Masters in Computer Application (MCA) program in participating NITs (National Institutes of Technology).
Candidates are required to achieve a good rank in the NIMCET MCA exam, and based on their ranks, they will be allocated seats at various NIT campuses. Approximately 25,000 students register for NIMCET each year, with roughly 805 seats available across 9 NITs located throughout India. Additionally, many universities and institutes besides NITs also consider NIMCET scores for admissions to their MCA programs.
NIMCET Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to ensure they meet the following NIMCET eligibility criteria for 2024 before proceeding to fill out the application form:
Qualifying Exam: Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics for a minimum of 3 years full-time, or B.E/B.Tech, or an equivalent examination from a recognized University are eligible to apply for the entrance exam.
Academic Background: Candidates who have completed their B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons)/BCA/BIT for 3 years from Open Universities are also eligible to apply for the entrance exam.
Minimum Marks: Indian National candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% or 6.5/10 CGPA, and for SC/ST candidates, a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0/10 CGPA is required for eligibility for the exam.
Appearing Candidates: Those who are in their final year of the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply for the exam.
Application Form:
For NIMCET 2024, the application fee is set at Rs 2500/- for candidates belonging to the General and Other Backward Class (OBC) categories. However, for candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories, the fee is reduced to Rs 1250/-.
NIMCET 2024 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: The examination will be conducted in online mode (CBT).
- Duration: Candidates will be allotted a total of 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper.
- Total Questions: The exam will comprise a total of 120 questions.
- Question Format: The exam will feature Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) exclusively.
- Language Medium: The exam will be conducted only in English.
- Sections: The exam paper will be segmented into 4 sections, each section carrying different marks.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct response will be awarded 4 marks.
- Negative Marking: There will be a deduction of 25% marks for every incorrect answer.
| Subject | Total questions | Total marks |
| Mathematics | 50 | 200 |
| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning | 40 | 160 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| General English | 10 | 40 |
How to Apply for NIMCET 2024
Step 1: Visit the NIMCET Website Link.
Step 2: Navigate to the homepage and click on the “Registration” link.
Step 3: Log in using your login password in the designated space.
Step 4: Complete all required fields in the application form.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your signature and photographs in the specified format.
Step 6: Upon document submission, proceed to make payment via online mode.
Step 7: A unique application number will be generated upon successful payment.
Step 8: Print a hard copy of the filled application form for future reference.