NIMCET Exam 2025 (Jun 8), Answer Key, Result, Cutoff & Counselling

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12th June, 2025

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NIMCET Highlights

Particular Details
Exam Name NIMCET
Conducting Body National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Application Fee 2500
Exam Mode online

Table of Content

NIMCET 2025 exam date is set for June 8, 2025. The exam is conducted only once a year. The NIMCET 2025 registration date will be released soon on the official website - nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The NIMCET 2025 Registration began from April 17, 2025. The candidates who wish to apply for the exam must fill the NIMCET 2025 application form once released. The last date to apply for the NIMCET 2025 exam was 16 May 2025.

Before filling out the NIMCET application form, the candidates must ensure that they stand eligible as per the defined NIMCET Eligibility Criteria. NIT Jamshedpur will conduct the NIMCET 2025 exam this year. It will soon release the eligibility criteria that students must go through before the NIMCET 2025 registration date is announced.

After successful registration, candidates could download their NIMCET 2025 Admit Card on the NIMCET 2025 website - nimcet.admissions.nic.in. from 29th May to June 8. They had to enter their login credentials to download the admit card. For more information like NIMCET preparation tips, best books, and NIMCET counselling procedure, the candidates are advised to follow and go through this page.

NIMCET 2025 Exam Details

The NIMCET Exam is conducted annually by one of the NITs, on a rotational basis, for admission to MCA programs at NITs. Refer to the table below to check the key highlights of the NIMCET 2025 Exam.

Particulars

Detail

Exam Name

NIMCET or NIT MCA Common Entrance Test

Conducted by

National Institutes of Technology (on a rotational basis)

Exam Level

Postgraduate

Frequency

Once a Year

Mode of Exam

Online (Computer Based Test)

Courses Offered

MCA

NIMCET Exam Fees

  • INR 2500 for General Candidates
  • INR 1250 for SC/ST/PwD Candidates

Exam Duration

2 hours

Total Marks

1000 marks

Total Questions

120 questions

Marking Scheme

  • +4 marks for every correct answer
  • 0.25% of marks allotted to the question is deducted for incorrect response

Medium of Question Paper

English

Official website

www.nimcet.in

Contact Details

  • Contact Number - 9003515952, 9043514952
  • Email ID - helpdesk.nimcet25@nitt.edu

What is NIMCET Exam?

The NIMCET full form is National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test. The exam is conducted by one of the NITs, on a rotational basis, for admission to MCA offered by NIMCET Participating Colleges. Candidates appearing in the exam must secure good marks to gain admission in their desired NITs. They will be allotted seats based on their ranks obtained in the NIMCET MCA Exam. Around 25,000 students register for the NIMCET Exam every year and 805 seats are offered in 9 NITs across the country. There are other universities and colleges as well apart from NITs that consider NIMCET scores for admission to the MCA programs offered by them.

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NIMCET 2025 Exam Date & Schedule

The NIMCET exam date 2025 was released in April 2025. NIMCET 2025 is being conducted by NIT Tiruchirappalli this year. Please refer to the table below to check the complete schedule of NIMCET 2025 Exam. Candidates must know that the dates mentioned below are confirmed and the exam NIMCET exam date 2025 is 8 June 2025. However, any change in dates will be notified here.

Event

Day

Date

Time

Publication of Advertisement in Press and Web

Wednesday

16/04/2025

-

Opening date for online Registration

Thursday

17/04/2025

10:00 AM

Last date for online submission of Application Form

Friday

16/05/2025

Up to 5:00 PM

Edit Window opens

Monday

19/05/2025

10:00 AM

Edit Window closes

Wednesday

21/05/2025

Up to 5:00 PM

Availability of Admit Card/Hall Ticket for Download

Thursday to Sunday

29/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

-

Date and Time of Online Examination

Sunday

08/06/2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Challenges to Model Solution

Tuesday to Thursday

10/06/2025 to 12/06/2025

Up to 5:00 PM

Date of Publication of Result/Scorecard (Tentative)

Friday

27/06/2025

5:00 PM

Registration & Choice Filling by Paying Counselling Fee

Monday to Friday

30/06/2025 to 04/07/2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

First Round of Allotment

Monday

07/07/2025

6:00 PM

First Round of Online Reporting & Partial Admission Fee Payment

Tuesday to Friday

08/07/2025 to 11/07/2025

Up to 5:00 PM

Second Round of Allotment / Upgradation

Saturday

12/07/2025

6:00 PM

Second Round of Online Reporting & Partial Fee Payment (Fresh Allotees Only)

Monday to Wednesday

14/07/2025 to 16/07/2025

Up to 5:00 PM

Third Round of Allotment/Upgradation

Thursday

17/07/2025

6:00 PM

Third Round of Online Reporting (Fresh Allotees) & Online Institute Admission with Partial Fees

Friday to Monday

18/07/2025 to 21/07/2025

Up to 5:00 PM

Announcement of Vacant Seats

Tuesday

22/07/2025

6:00 PM

Special Round: Fresh Choice Filling & Registration for Vacant Seats

Wednesday to Friday

23/07/2025 to 25/07/2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Special Round of Seat Allotment

Saturday

26/07/2025

6:00 PM

Reporting for Offline Admission at Finally Allotted Institute

After Saturday

After 26/07/2025

As per Institute Schedule

NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying for the NIMCET Exam, candidates must check if they stand eligible as per the NIMCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria. Please check below the eligibility criteria of NIMCET Exam:

  • Candidates should be of Indian nationality.
  • Candidates must possess a B.S /B.Sc (Hons.)/BCA/BIT degree with Mathematics/Statistics/Equivalent subject as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
  • The minimum duration of the degree should be 3 years.
  • Candidates belonging to the General category must have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale in the qualifying degree.
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must secure at least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 20-point scale in aggregate from a recognized university.
  • Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates with B.E./B. Tech degrees are also eligible to apply.

NIMCET 2025 Registration

The NIMCET 2025 registration date was from 17 April to 16 May 2025. The registration process is only conducted in an online mode at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Candidates who wish to appear in the exam must fill out the NICMET 2025 Application Form with all the correct details. They must fill the form before the last date of registration arrives.

While filling the application form, the candidates will have to enter their personal, educational and contact details. The details provided in the application form must be valid. The application form must be submitted along with the required and essential documents. The NIMCET 2025 Application Fee should also be paid at the time of registration. Candidates can make the payment of NIMCET fees via net banking/credit card/debit card.

How to Fill NIMCET Application Form 2025?

Below are the steps to fill the NIMCET 2025 Application Form.

  • Visit the official website of NIMCET 2025 - nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
  • Navigate to and click on the ‘NIMCET 2025 Registration' link.
  • Enter your details to register for the exam.
  • Once registered, candidates can proceed to fill the NIMCET application form.
  • Enter your personal and academic details.
  • Upload scanned copy of passport sized photograph and signature.
  • Process the payment of NIMCET Application Fee.
  • Review the duly filled form.
  • Click on Submit to complete the registration process.
  • Download and take a printout of the duly filled form for future reference.

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NIMCET Exam Fees 2025

The NIMCET 2025 registration fees is INR 2500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 1250 for SC/ST category candidates. Please refer to the table below.

Category

Application Fee

Gen/EWS/OBC Candidates

INR 2500

SC/ST Candidates

INR 1250

NIMCET 2025 Application Correction Window

The application correction window to make corrections and changes in the NIMCET Application Form will open after the successful conclusion of NIMCET Registration. Candidates are advised to fill the form carefully and review the form before submitting it. In case of any mistakes, candidates usually get 3-4 days to edit some specific details only.

The application correction window was made available to candidates from 19th to 21st May 2025. Candidates are required to log in to the official website using their login credentials to make edits in the application form.

NIMCET Admit Card 2025

NIMCET 2025 Admit Card is released after the successful completion of NIMCET Registration. Only candidates with successful registration will be able to download their NIMCET Admit Card. Registered candidates are able to download their NIMCET 2025 Hall Ticket by logging into their account on the online portal of NIMCET. Candidates can download their hall tickets through online mode and there is no offline mode to download the same.

The admit cards were released on 29th May 2025 and could be downloaded till June 8. The NIMCET 2025 Admit Card will consist of details such as candidate's name, DoB, gender, exam centre, exam time, exam date, exam guidelines, etc. The candidates must check that the details mentioned on their admit card are correct as any incorrect detail will lead to cancelation of their candidature. They must also bring along a valid identity proof at the examination centre.

How to Download NIMCET 2025 Admit Card?

Below are the steps to download the NIMCET Admit Card.

  • Visit the official website of NIMCET 2025 - nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
  • Navigate to and click on the ‘NIMCET 2025 Admit Card' link.
  • Enter your NIMCET Login Credentials.
  • Click on Submit.
  • The screen displays the NIMCET Hall Ticket 2025.
  • Download and take a printout of the duly filled form for future reference.

NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern

NIMCET Exam Pattern 2025 is released by the examination conducting body on the official website. Candidates appearing in the exam must go through the exam pattern of NIMCET Exam before appearing in the exam. They will get to know the structure of the exam, total sections in the paper, total number of question papers, duration of the exam, etc.

The NIMCET Exam will be conducted online, meaning it is a computer based test. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours. There will be a total of 120 questions divided across four sections. As per the NICMET Marking Scheme, each question carries 4 marks and there is a negative marking of 25% of the total mark allotted to the question attempted. Please refer to the table below and check the NIMCET Exam Pattern.

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Awarded (per question)

Negative Marking (per question)

Total Marks

Mathematics (Part I)

50

12

3

600

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning (Part II)

40

6

1.5

240

Computer Awareness (Part III)

20

6

1.5

120

General English (Part III)

10

4

1

40

Total

120

1000

NIMCET 2025 Syllabus

The official NIMCET 2025 Syllabus is released by the examination conducting authorities on the official website. In NIMCET Syllabus, there will be a list of Subjects, Units, and Topics that candidates will have to prepare for the examination. The syllabus of NIMCET is released for all the sections namely Mathematics, Computer Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and General English.

Candidates appearing in the exam will have to check and prepare according to the NIMCET Syllabus. A thorough inspection of the syllabus will help candidates prepare efficiently and effectively. The NIMCET 2025 Question Paper will be made based on the official NIMCET Syllabus. Please refer to the table mentioned below for brief topics in NIMCET Syllabus.

Subjects

NIMCET 2025 Syllabus

Mathematics

Set Theory - Concept of sets, permutations and combinations.

Algebra - Fundamental operations in algebra, linear /quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices

Vectors - Position vector, scalar & vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.

Trigonometry - Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

This section is designed to cover logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage.

Computer Awareness

Computer Basics - Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/output devices, and back-up devices.

Data Representation - Representation of characters, integers & fraction, binary and hexadecimal representations.

Binary arithmetic - Simple arithmetic and two's complement arithmetic, floating point representation, Boolean algebra, Venn diagrams

General English

This section will include Comprehension, vocabulary, Basic English Grammar, word power, synonyms and antonyms, technical writing etc. to evaluate the general understanding of English language.

How to Prepare for the NIMCET 2025 Exam?

The difficulty level of NIMCET Exam 2025 is likely to fall between moderate and difficult. Every candidate applying for the exam is advised to focus on the preparation for the exam. Candidates can refer to the NIMCET 2025 Preparation Tips mentioned below:

  • Gain an understanding of the NIMCET Exam Pattern and NIMCET 2025 Syllabus.
  • Revise and make notes of all the important topics of NIMCET Syllabus.
  • Practice NIMCET previous year question papers and simple papers to understand the structure of the exam.
  • Study from the best books and study materials that are trusted by toppers.
  • Stay healthy and fit.

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Best Books for NIMCET 2025 Exam

Shared below is the list of best books to prepare for NIMCET 2025 Exam.

Books

Authors

Quantitative Aptitude

R S Aggarwal

Computer Awareness

SB Behera

NIMCET Master Guide

Arihant Publications

NIMCET Complete Preparation Guide

Pearson

NIMCET Online Mock Tests

Testbook and Oliveboard

NIMCET 2025 Answer Key

The NIMCET Answer Key will be released a few days after the exam is commenced. The NIMCET Answer Key 2025 will consist of the correct responses of the questions in the NIMCET Question Paper. Candidates will be able to calculate their expected NIMCET Score by using the NIMCET Answer Key. In case of any doubt or discrepancies, candidates can raise objections against the provisional NICMET Answer Key once the objection window is opened. The expert will check and rectify all the objections raised by the candidates. After this process is complete, the final NIMCET 2025 Answer Key will be released for candidates. It is expected that the NIMCET answer key may be released by June 10, 2025.

NIMCET 2025 Result

The NIMCET 2025 Result Date will be announced through the official notification on the official website. The scores and ranks obtained by candidates in the NIT MCA Entrance Exam will be released through the NIMCET Result 2025. In order to check the result of the NIMCET exam, the candidates will have to log in using the login credentials. Before downloading the NIMCET 2025 Scorecard, the candidates are advised to check if the details mentioned on it are correct. It is anticipated that the result should be announced by 30th June 2025.

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NIMCET 2025 Counselling

The candidates who qualify or pass the NIMCET examination and the cutoff criteria will be eligible to participate in the NIMCET 2025 counselling process. The process includes NIMCET counselling registration, online choice filling, and paying a counselling fee of INR 1000. The NIMCET seats are allotted to the candidates based on the preference, ranks, and the seat availability. The candidates who are allocated seats then must confirm their admission by paying the requisite college fee.

NIMCET 2025 Test Centres

The list of exam centres for NIMCET 2025 are released a few days before the exam is scheduled. Candidates can check below the list of NIMCET Test Centres.

Test Centre

Centre Code

Agartala

11

Allahabad

12

Bhagalpur

13

Bhopal

14

Bhubaneswar

15

Chandigarh

16

Chennai

17

Dehradun

18

Delhi

19

Guwahati

20

Hyderabad

21

Indore

22

Jaipur

23

Jalandhar

24

Jamshedpur

25

Kanpur

26

Kolkata

27

Kozhikode

28

Kurukshetra

29

Lucknow

30

Mangaluru

31

Muzaffarpur

32

Patna

33

Pune

34

Raipur

35

Ranchi

36

Rourkela

37

Silchar

38

Srinagar

39

Surat

40

Tiruchirappalli

41

Varanasi

42

Vijayawada

43

Warangal

44

Note* Candidates must know that in case there are not enough preferences of any examination centre, then that centre may get cancelled and the centre indicated next will get allotted to candidates automatically.

Colleges Accepting NIMCET Score

Take a look at the list of NIMCET Participating Institutes.

NIMCET Participating Colleges/Institutes

NIT Agartala

NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Allahabad

NIT Raipur

NIT Bhopal

NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Tiruchirappalli

NIT Warangal

NIT Surathkal

NIT Patna

IIIT Bhopal

NIMCET 2025 Contact Information

Candidates can utilize the contact information provided below for any queries related to the NIMCET exam.

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

P.O: NIT Trichy, Tamilnadu, India, PIN: 620015

E-mail (for inquiries): helpdesk.nimcet25@nitt.edu

Website: www.nimcet.admissions.nic.in

Helpline number(s): 9003515952, 9043514952

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many attempts are there in NIMCET?

There are unlimited attempts in NIMCET.

How much percentage is required for NIMCET?

The basic NIMCET eligibility criteria requires Indian candidates to be graduates in Science/ IT/ CA/ Technology or Engineering, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.

What happens after clearing NIMCET?

The qualifying candidates will get a scope to appear for the admission process of their preferable and selected college.

Does 12 marks matter in NIMCET?

Yes you are eligible for nimcet . Because 12th marks does not matter in nimcet.

What level of maths comes in NIMCET?

The level of questions asked in the Mathematics section of the NIMCET exam are based on 12th standard. Candidates can refer to their NCERT books for preparation and reference.

Who is eligible for NIMCET?

Indian candidates to be graduates in Science/ IT/ CA/ Technology or Engineering, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.

What is NIMCET exam for?

National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test is an exam conducted for admissions to MCA programmes.

Is NIMCET a tough exam?

NIMCET is not difficult to crack if you practice well and prepare smartly. You can easily get good score in the test

Is NIMCET only for NIT?

Yes, NIMCET is a National Level Entrance Test conducted by NITs for admission to the MCA course offered by NITs

Can I Upload documents without attestation?

No, you must upload duly Self Attested Documents.

Can I give/appear online for the NIMCET 2025 Exam from the place of my convenience?

NO, You have to give/appear in the online NIMCET 2025 entrance examination from the allotted test center only.

Can I change the allotted test center for NIMCET 2025 Exam?

No. The allotted test center for NIMCET 2025 Exam will not be changed under any circumstances.

Can I edit the online application form after the final submission?

Yes. Candidates can edit the online NIMCET application form after the final submission only when the NIMCET application correction window is opened.

What is the NIMCET full form?

The NIMCET full form is the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test.

Who conducts the NIMCET 2025 exam?

Each year, one of the NITs is responsible for organizing and conducting the exam. The specific NIT conducting NIMCET 2025 will be announced in the official notification. Some of the NITs that have previously conducted NIMCET include NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal.

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