NIMCET Exam 2025 - Counselling (Started), Result, Admit Card, Pattern, Question Paper, Admission Process

Samridhi MishraUpdated on Jul 26, 2025 06:47 PM

About NIMCET 2025

NIMCET 2025 - NIT Tiruchirapalli has announced the NIMCET 2025 special round seat allotment on July 26, 2025. The authority has activated the NIMCET 2025 special seat allotment download link on the official website, nimcet.admissions.nic.in. To download the seat allotment, candidates need their application number and password. The seat allotment of NIMCET 2025 will be based on the candidate's merit in the exam. The NIMCET 2025 special round counselling registration was concluded on July 25, 2025.  

The NIMCET 2025 special round counselling registration began on July 23, 2025. The round 1, 2 and 3 seat allotment for NIMCET 2025 was released on July 7, 12 and 17, 2025 respectively. The NIMCET counselling 2025 registration was conducted from June 30 to July 4, 2025. The authority has released the NIMCET 2025 result on June 27, 2025. The NIMCET 2025 answer key objection window was concluded on June 13, 2025.

The provisional answer key for NIMCET 2025 was released on June 11, 2025. The authority will conduct the NIMCET counselling 2025 for all the qualified candidates. The NIMCET 2025 exam admit card was issued on June 3, 2025. The NIMCET 2025 application form correction window was open from May 19 to 21, 2025. The authority concluded the NIMCET 2025 registrations on May 16, 2025.  Aspirants of the NIMCET exam must fill out the submit the NIMCET application form before the deadline. As per the NIMCET eligibility criteria, applicants must be Indian nationals who have graduated in Science/IT/CA/Technology or Engineering, with at least 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA. 

The authority announced the NIMCET 2025 exam date on the official website. Students aspiring for MCA admission at NIMCET participating institutes must apply and appear for the exam. Aspirants must refer to the NIMCET 2025 syllabus and exam pattern to prepare for the entrance test. NIMCET 2025 question paper had 120 questions divided into four sections - Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness and General English. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct response, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. Students must carry the NIMCET 2025 admit card to the exam hall on the exam day.

About NIMCET

The authorities conduct the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) as a computer-based test. NIMCET exam is conducted every year by one of the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) for MCA admissions at NITs itself, however, various other institutes accept NIMCET scores.

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NIMCET Exam 2025 - Counselling (Started), Result, Admit Card, Pattern, Question Paper, Admission Process

NIMCET 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name
NIMCET
Conducting Body
National Institute of Technology
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Participating Colleges
31
Exam Duration
2 Hours
No Of Seats
809

NIMCET Important Dates

NIMCET National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (session 2025)

NIT Trichy released the NIMCET 2025 eligibility criteria along with the official notification. The NIMCET 2025 eligibility criteria includes the basic requirements like nationality, academic qualifications, age limit and other parameters. Only those candidates complying with the eligibility criteria of NIMCET 2025 will be eligible for MCA admissions. The NIMCET eligibility criteria has been explained below: 

NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Particulars

Requirements

Nationality

Candidates applying for NIMCET 2025 should be Indian nationals

Academic qualification

Candidates should have passed B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT of minimum three years with Maths or Statistics
OR
 They should have a 4 year degree in B.E./ B.Tech

Students who have studied B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Hons)/BCA/ BIT of 3 years from recognized Open Universities are also eligible

Pass Percentage

Candidates of Gen/OBC categories should have secured an aggregate of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scales 

SC/ST Candidates should have obtained 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale 

Passing Year

Candidates should have completed their qualifying degree before 2025. Final year students can also apply and must furnish proof of passing by the date specified

Note: Final year students have to furnish a certificate issued by Head of the institution where the candidate has studied.

Background wave

NIT Trichy conducted the NIMCET application form 2025 correction from May 19 to 21, 202. The NIMCET 2025 registration was concluded on May 16, 2025. Candidates should complete the NIMCET 2025 registration before the deadline. The NIMCET 2025 application form began on April 17, 2025. Below are the steps for filling out the NIMCET application 2025:

  1. Registration: Candidates have to visit the official website at nimcet.in and click on the link to apply for NIMCET 2025. They have to enter their e-mail ID along with the 10-digit mobile number. An mail was sent to the candidates for validation and creating a unique password. 
  2. Application Form: After successful registration and login, candidates have to proceed with the NIMCET 2025 application form. They have to fill in the personal and academic details. They also have to opt for three cities for exam centres in the order of preference.
  3. Uploading documents: Candidates will next have to upload their photograph and scanned copy of their signature in the NIMCET application form. Relevant documents such as proof of identity, date of birth (SSLC/ 10th Marks Card), all other marks cards etc. and the category/ caste/ PwD certificate(s) have to be uploaded. Such documents have to be self-attested and scanned as per specifications. 
  4. Application fees: After providing all the necessary information, candidates have to pay the NIMCET application fee online only through net banking or credit/debit cards.
  5. Submission of the application:  After paying of the NIMCET 2025 application fee, candidates have to finally submit the application form. They have to download and save the soft copy of the application submitted for their reference.

The authorities released the NIMCET 2025 exam pattern on the official website. The NIMCET 2025 will be conducted online as a computer based test. NIMCET exam pattern 2025 will help candidates better understand the question paper. 

NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern

ParticularsDetails

Language of Exam

English

Duration of Exam

2 hours

Mode of Exam

Online

Marking Scheme

4 marks for a correct answer and -1 mark for a wrong answer

Subjects

Total Questions

Total Marks

Mathematics

50

200

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

40

160

Computer Awareness

10

40

General English

20

80

Total

120

480

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The authority has issued the NIMCET admit card 2025 on June 3, 2025. The NIMCET admit card is an important document to be carried to the exam hall for verification purposes.

How to download the NIMCET admit card?

  • Visit the NIMCET official website at nimcet.in
  • Candidates have to log in using their email ID and password.
  • The NIMCET 2025 admit card shall appear on the screen
  • Candidates must check the details and download it.
  • Candidates need to take a printout at the exam hall

Details mentioned in the admit card

Candidates will find the following information in the NIMCET admit card 2025:

  • Candidate's name
  • NIMCET 2025 Registration Number
  • Category
  • Gender
  • Candidate's photograph
  • Signature of the candidate
  • Date and time of exam
  • Address of test centre
  • Instructions for the exam 

In case of discrepancy in details, candidates must contact the authorities to get them corrected.

The authorities concluded the NIMCET 2025 answer key objection window on June 13, 2025. The provisional NIMCET answer key 2025 was released on June 11. The NIMCET 2025 answer key download link was updated on the official website. Candidates can calculate their probable score in the exam using the NIMCET answer key 2025. After considering the genuine challenges, the final NIMCET 2025 answer key will be released, along with the result. 

The result of NIMCET 2025 has been decalred by the exam conducting authorities on June 25, 2025. Candidates can find the qualifying status and marks obtained in NIMCET 2025 through the result window. Given below are the steps to access the NIMCET result 2025:

How to check NIMCET result?

  • Visit the NIMCET 2025 website at nimcet.in
  • Click on the link to the NIMCET result
  • Candidates have to log in using their roll number and password.
  • The result and rank card is displayed.
  • Download the same and take a print.

NIMCET Qualifying Criteria

The authorities will specify the total weightage of marks for NIMCET 2025 (expectedly 1000). The marks obtained in each section are multiplied by a certain factor depending upon the weightage. The sum of the weighted NIMCET 2025 scores is the total score obtained by the candidate. Candidates are allotted ranks in accordance with the total weighted marks obtained by them. 

Calculation of weightage for NIMCET 2025

Section

Factor to be multiplied with

English

1

Analytical Ability and Logical reasoning

1.5

Computer Awareness

2

Mathematics

3

Tie-breaking rule for NIMCET 2025

When two or more candidates have obtained the same marks, the following criteria have to be followed: 

  • The candidates with higher marks in Mathematics will be ranked higher.
  • If the tie remains, the marks obtained in Logical Reasoning will be considered.  
  • In case of a further unresolved tie, a candidate with higher marks in the section of Computer Awareness will be given a higher rank. 
  • Finally, the older candidate (as per date of birth) will be awarded a higher rank.

Candidates obtaining zero or negative scores in the Math section or overall in all sections, will be considered disqualified.  

The authority will conclude special round NIMCET counselling registration and choice filling online on July 25, 2025. It includes the filling out of a choice of courses and colleges to be considered for allotment of seats. The NIMCET 2025 special round seat allotment will be announced on July 26, 2025. The round 1, 2 & 3 for NIMCET 2025 seat allotment was released on July 7, 12 & 17, 2025 respectively. The NIMCET 2025 counselling registration was conducted from June 30 to July 4, 2025. 

NIMCET 2025 Counselling Process

Candidates can follow the detailed steps below for reference purposes only.

  • Choice Filling: Candidates must log in using email and password, fill in choices of course and institute as per the order of preference, lock the choice of course and colleges and then submit.
  • Allotment: The authorities shall allot the seats in three rounds based on rank obtained by candidates in NIMCET 2025, choice of course and institute opted for.
  • Reporting and Payment of Admission Fee: Candidates allotted a seat during NIMCET counselling must download the allotment letter and pay a partial admission fee of Rs 10,000 online. They also have to report to the nearest NIMCET 2025 reporting centre carrying the payment receipt and the documents in original for verification. After that, candidates will have the following options:

Option 1: They may choose to keep the seat allotted to them. In such a case, all their higher preference choices will be disregarded.

Option 2: Those who wish to be considered for all of their higher preference choices in the next round.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What will be the mode of NIMCET 2024 exam?
A:

NIMCET 2024 was conducted as a computer-based test. 

Q: Is NIMCET 2024 application form released?
A:

The NIMCET 2024 application form was released on March 6, 2024.

Q: What is the marking scheme of NIMCET 2024?
A:

The marking scheme of NIMCET exam is as follows.

Correct response: +4 marks

Incorrect response: -1 mark

Q: Which NIT will conduct NIMCET 2024?
A:

The NIMCET 2024 exam conducting body is NIT Jamshedpur. 

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Hi Swapnil,

Number of seats depends upon the colleges and the universities. Some of them are given below-

1.) National Institute of Technology ( NITs )-

  • Each NIT offering MCA may have around 30-60 seats in total, out of which a certain percentage (typically around 50-60%) is reserved for General category students.

2.) Universities -

  • State universities may have around 30-120 seats for MCA courses. The number of General category seats is determined after applying the reservation policies of the state.

3.) Private institutions-

  • Private colleges often have more flexibility in terms of seats, ranging from 60 to 180 seats or more, depending on the institution. In such cases, the General category seats could be a significant portion of the total intake.

Hope this information helped in solving your query. Thank you. We wish you all the best!

Hello aspirant,
The number of students who appeared for NIMCET 2024 is around 25,000. This entrance exam is highly competitive and conducted for admission into MCA programs at various NITs and other participating institutes across India.

For further information about NIMCET exam, you can click the link attached below.

https://it.careers360.com/download/ebooks/all-about-nimcet

Hello Ranjeet,

The exact number of students who appeared for NIMCET 2024 hasn't been disclosed in the available sources. However, it's known that the NIMCET 2024 exam was held on June 8, and the results were declared on June 25. The total number of seats available for the MCA program through NIMCET is 1,033 across various NITs.


For more detailed information click below

https://news.careers360.com/nimcet-2024-result-out-at-nimcetadmissionsnicin-seat-matrix

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