How to study MCA in NITs - Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from NIT is a dream of many candidates. Each year, a large number of candidates wish to get admission into NITs but only a few students are able to achieve their dream. National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) is a gateway to get admission into the MCA course offered by the ten participating NITs. NIMCET is conducted each year by any of the NITs in offline mode. Candidates can find the details about how to study MCA in NITs.
Currently, MCA programme is offered by the following NITs.
National Institute of Technology, Agartala
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetrra
National Institute of Technology, Raipur
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy)
National Institute of Technology, Warangal
The National Institute of Technology, Raipur is the conducting body of NIMCET 2020. The authorities have released a notification stating the postponement of NIMCET 2020. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on May 31. It should be noted that the authorities have specified the NIMCET eligibility criteria which needs to be fulfilled by each applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
Should have done B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT / B.Voc. in Computer Science or Computer Applications (3 year full time course) or B. Tech/ B.E. from a recognized university having Mathematics and Statistics as compulsory subjects.
Should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
Application Process
In order to apply for the entrance examination, candidates are required to submit the duly filled application form before the last date. NIT Raipur has released the application form of NIMCET 2020 on March 6. The application form portal will be suspended on April 21. However, registered candidates will be allowed to complete the application from after May 3. The online filling of the NIMCET application form comprises of four steps:
Step 1 - Registration - Visit the official website of NIMCET 2020 and register online by providing some basic information such as e-mail ID, mobile number, and security question. An email will be sent automatically on the registered email address to set your own password.
Step 2 - Fill the application form - Using the credentials, login into NIMCET 2020 application form portal. Now, fill in the personal details such as name, DOB, parents’ name and academic details such as marks and grades. Candidates are also required to enter preferred exam centres.
Step 3 - Uploading documents - In the next step, all the required documents have to be uploaded in the specified format.
Step 4 - Payment of application fee - Finally, the payment of the NIMCET application fee has to be made in online mode.
NIMCET 2020 Application Fee
Category | Amount |
OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC | Rs. 2500 |
SC, ST, PwD | Rs. 1250 |
NIMCET 2020 Admit Card
All the registered candidates will be able to download the admit card of NIMCET 2020 from the official website. To download the admit card, candidates will have to login to the portal using the email ID and password. Candidates must check the details mentioned in the admit card and should contact the authorities in case of any mistake. Candidates will be required to carry the admit card to the examination centre.
NIMCET 2020 Result
The authorities will declare the result of NIMCET 2020 in online mode. The result will comprise the marks and corresponding rank scored by candidates in NIMCET 2020 examination.
NIMCET 2020 Counselling and Seat Allotment
NIMCET qualified candidates will be called to participate in the counselling process. NIMCET counselling 2020 will be conducted on the basis of rank obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination. Finally, on the basis of merit, preferred choice, and availability of seats, the NIMCET 2020 seat allotment will be done.
On Question asked by student community
Eligibility for the NIMCET examination is clearly defined by the participating NITs. To appear for NIMCET, a candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years duration with Mathematics as a compulsory subject in at least one year/semester at the graduation level.
If your B.Voc (Software Development and e-Governance) is a full three-year degree program recognized by a UGC-approved university, and if Mathematics was a compulsory subject during at least one full year or two semesters of your graduation, then you are eligible to appear for the NIMCET exam.
Your PCM background in Class 10 and 12 strengthens your academic foundation, but for NIMCET, graduation-level Mathematics is the key requirement. Studying Mathematics only in Class 12 is not sufficient; it must be part of your bachelor’s curriculum.
Before applying, you should carefully check:
• Your university transcripts or syllabus to confirm Mathematics is listed as a subject
• Whether the Mathematics course is credit-based and part of your degree evaluation
• The official NIMCET information brochure for the admission year
If Mathematics appears clearly in your graduation records, you can safely apply for NIMCET. If not, you may not be considered eligible, even with a PCM background.
As a backup, you can also explore MCA admissions through state-level MCA entrance exams or private universities that accept B.Voc graduates with a computing background.
Hello,
Yes, you can start NIMCET preparation in 1st year, and it is actually a very good decision.
For more details about NIMCET 2025-26 examination and how to prepare you can access mentioned link below:
https://it.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-nimcet
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NIMCET syllabus covers Mathematics, Analytical ability and logical reasoning, General English and Computer awareness. The NIMCET exam has 120 questions carrying 1000 marks , and the paper is conducted only in English .
You can download complete syllabus from Careers360
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NIMCET form is usually filled in the month of March every year. The exact dates are announced on the official website.
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Hello student,
It might cause a minor issue if the name in your online application does not exactly match the documents you submitted. Usually, such mismatches are questioned during the document verification process at the time of admission or counselling. To avoid trouble, it's best to prepare an affidavit stating that both names refer to the same person your mother. You can get this affidavit made through a local notary. Also, keep any supporting documents where your mother's full name is written like Aadhaar card or any school document. If possible, inform the IPU authorities or NIMCET helpdesk in advance and ask for clarification. It's always better to be proactive.
Good luck with your admission!
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