NIMCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age limit, Qualification, Minimum Marks

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12th June, 2025

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The NIT MCA Common Entrance Test is a test that is administered to applicants by the National Institute of Technology on a rotating basis. Candidates for MCA programs can be admitted to one of the eleven participating National Institute of Technology institutions. The admission process might offer applicants based on qualifying eligibility requirements.

The candidates should verify their eligibility requirements before submitting an application. The eligibility requirements include requirements for education, test scores, and nationality. Details of the qualifying requirements are provided below.

NIMCET Educational Requirements:

  • The candidate must have passed the qualifying exam and hold a B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), BCA, or BIT degree from an accredited university with mathematics or statistics as one of the disciplines. OR Candidates can apply for the NIMCET 2024 if they have a B.E. or B.Tech degree from an accredited university.
  • Candidates who will be sitting in the exam can apply. The qualifying exam degree must be submitted by such candidates at the time of counseling. These materials must be submitted by all candidates during the counselling process of NIMCET.
  • Candidates from open institutions who have successfully completed B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.), BCA, or BIT programmes are eligible to apply. The UGC, AICTE, and Distance Education Council (DEC) of the Indian government have all authorized these programs.

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NIMCET Qualifying Marks Criteria:

Candidates must receive at least 60% of their total marks—or a five CGPA on a scale of ten points—to pass the NIMCET qualifying test.

The required minimum grade for SC/ST applicants should be 55%, or a CGPA of 0 on a scale of 10.

Category

Details

General Category 

60% or 6.5 CGPA 

SC/ST Category

55% or 6.0 CGPA 

Note: It is not possible to convert score points from CGPA to percentage and vice versa.

The proportion of grades or grade points in the qualifying communicating will be computed based on the grades or grade points earned throughout all of the topics studied in all of the years, including with any supplementary or optional subjects that were studied.

Also Read: NIMCET Syllabus

Important Information About Eligibility

  • Before registering for the test, candidates should carefully review the qualifying requirements.
  • If the conditions are not satisfied, the application may be refused.
  • Candidates who fall under the OBC category must meet both caste and creamy layer requirements. 
  • The OBC certificate must be submitted while applying online. The actual certificate will be shown upon check-in, though.

NIMCET Application Form 2024

  • NIMCET 2024 Registration has begun on the official website - www.nimcet.in.
  • Online submission of the NIMCET 2024 application form is required.
  • Candidates must next complete all required fields, including personal and academic information as well as a communication address.
  • The candidates must adhere to the NIMCET requirements when uploading their photo and signature.
  • Candidates should be aware that there is no form correction option. Therefore, be sure to accurately enter all the information at once.
  • Candidates must save a copy of their application form for their for future reference.
  • Candidates who are interested in and qualify for the MCA programs offered by the several National Institutes of Technology can apply for the NIMCET exam by filling out the online application form.  
  • Candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the official website.
  • Candidates must be able to give the necessary information, including their names, address, date of birth, education, and signatures. The application fee would be Rs. 2500 for general and OBC candidates and Rs. 1150 for reserved category candidates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria to appear for NIMCET-2023?

The eligibility criteria to appear for NIMCET-2023 test are given in Section 2 of the Information Brochure of NIMCET-2023 available on the website https://www.nimcet.in.

How do I apply ONLINE?

For the online application, you need to logon on to the website https://www.nimcet.in. The online application process is explained in Section 6 of the Information Brochure of NIMCET 2023.

I am from Hindi medium do I am eligible for NIMCET?

YES, you are eligible for NIMCET provided you must possess eligibility criteria mention in Section 2 of Information brochure of NIMCET 2023.

I have completed my graduation through distance learning. Am I eligible for NIMCET?

Please refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned in Section 2 of Information brochure of NIMCET 2023.

What are the qualifying marks for NIMCET?

Candidates will have to secure at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on 10 point scales in the qualifying exam.

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