NIMCET 2020

NIMCET 2020 - The National Institute of Technology, Raipur has announced the new schedule of NIMCET 2020. The entrance exam will now be conducted tentatively on August 9, 2020. The authorities have stated that the exam may be conducted in online mode. Also, NIMCET 2020 registration has re-opened from June 2 to 11. Candidates who failed to register or submit the application form can do so within the specified period. Exam centre change facility is also available. Earlier, candidates were able to register for NIMCET 2020 till April 21. NIMCET 2020 admit card will be released on July 20. NIMCET is the entrance examination for admission into MCA courses in 10 participating NITs. NIMCET 2020 exam is followed by the release of interim answer key which will be subject to challenge. Thereafter, the NIMCET 2020 result will be announced in online mode disclosing the ranks allotted to respective candidates. The aspirants will be required to fill the choice of participating institutes in online mode and seat allotment will take place based on these choices only. Admissions through NIMCET 2020 will take place based on ranks allotted to candidates and the choices filled by them. The authorities have increased the number of seats offered to 871 for NIMCET 2020. For more details related to NIMCET 2020 including syllabus, exam pattern, etc. read the complete article below.
Latest- NIMCET application form 2020 available again till June 11. Registered candidates can edit their application form and also change their exam centre.
Important- NIMCET 2020 will now be held tentatively on August 9

NIMCET 2020 Overview

NIMCET Important Dates 2020

What's New in NIMCET 2020

• NIMCET seats increased from 809 to 871.
• The application fee of NIMCET 2020 has increased.
• New examination centre added - Pune.

NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2020

There is specific eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring for NIMCET 2020 as provided by the officials. Indian candidates enrolled in, or having completed specific course with minimum marks will be considered eligible for NIMCET 2020. Given below is the set of eligibility requisites that are to be complied with by candidates taking MCA admission through NIMCET.

Eligibility Criteria for NIMCET 2020

NIMCET Application Form 2020

NIMCET 2020 application form has reopened on June 2. Candidates can now register for the upcoming entrance examination and those who had already registered can edit their form and change their exam centre till June 11, 2020. Candidates are not required to send any documents in hard copy at any of the NITs. Students have to register and then fill in the complete NIMCET 2020 application form along with choosing the exam centre in order of preference. The same was completed with the payment of the requisite NIMCET application fee. Earlier, the application form was available till April 21 in online mode.

How to fill NIMCET 2020 Application Form?

Candidates have to follow the steps provided below for filling the NIMCET application form 2020:

1. Visit the official website of NIMCET 2020 (nimcet.in) and select the option of ‘new registration’.

2. Follow the instructions leading to formation of ID and password.

3. Fill the NIMCET application form by providing personal and academic details.

4. Candidates were required to opt for three exam centres in order of their preference.

5. Now, upload the required documents.

6. Preview the application form and edit the details wherever required.

7. At last, candidates were required to pay the application fee.

8. Download and take 2-3 prints of application form for future reference.

NIMCET Application Fee

Documents required for submitting the NIMCET 2020 application form:

• Soft copy of recent passport-sized photograph (50 KB to 150 KB).

• Scanned photograph of the candidate’s signature with a blue or black ink pen (50 KB to 150 KB).

• Scanned copies of all self-attested mark sheets and certificates as specified (size upto 500 KB each).

• A valid government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, etc).

NIMCET 2020 Exam Centres

NIMCET 2020 is to be conducted at 22 cities across India. Candidates will be required to choose exam centres in the order of preference while filling the NIMCET application form. Test centre once allotted will not be subject to change at the request of candidates. The NIMCET 2020 exam centres are provided in the table below:

NIMCET Exam Centres 2020

NIMCET Admit Card 2020

Candidates will be able to download the admit card for NIMCET 2020 in online mode from July 20 to August 7 as it is not sent to individuals via post. Candidates are advised to take a print of NIMCET admit card 2020 using precision printers only ( Laser printers), and not Inkjet printers, as per the official instructions. The NIMCET 2020 admit card is a must to be carried along by the candidates at the examination hall. Candidates are advised to retain this admit card till the admission process gets over because requests for duplicate admit card are not entertained. NIMCET 2020 admit card is required to be produced at the exam centre, counselling centre or remote reporting centre and the participating institute at the time of admission.

How to download NIMCET 2020 Admit Card ?

Candidates have to follow the steps provided below in order to access the NIMCET 2020 admit card:

1. Visit the official website of NIMCET 2020 (nimcet.in).

2. Login by entering your email ID and password.

3. Link to candidate’s admit card will show on screen.

4. Check the details on NIMCET admit card properly.

5. Download and take 2-3 prints of it.

NIMCET Exam Pattern 2020

There is a specified exam pattern for NIMCET 2020 according to which, there will be 120 multiple-choice questions. Due to the provision of negative marking, candidates are advised to leave the questions unanswered rather than attempting them all anyway and getting 1 mark deducted for each erroneous response. Wherever there is more than one indication for an answer in the response sheet, such question will also be marked negatively. The table below provides for detailed exam pattern.

NIMCET 2020 Exam Pattern

NIMCET Syllabus 2020

Authorities have specified the syllabus for NIMCET 2020. There are four sections in which questions are divided on subject-specific basis. The subject-wise distribution includes:

• 50 questions for Mathematics

• 40 questions for Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning

• 10 questions for Computer Awareness

• 20 questions for General English

Candidates planning to appear for NIMCET 2020 should completely understand the syllabus first and then continue with the exam preparation.

NIMCET Answer Key 2020

The concerned authorities will release the interim answer key for candidates a few days after the NIMCET 2020 exam will be conducted. Candidates are also given a chance to challenge the answers in online mode as provided in the answer key within a period stipulated officially. Thereafter, considering the challenges, there might be some questions that will be declared as canceled. The final answer key will be released simultaneously with the declaration of result. Candidates may note that the final answer key will not be subject to further challenge.

NIMCET Result 2020

NIMCET 2020 result will be made available online on the official website and candidates will have to login using their login ID and password. The result will be based on marks and corresponding rank scored by candidates in NIMCET 2020 examination. Candidates may note that the statement of rank has to be downloaded from NIMCET 2020 website only, as the same will not be separately sent to any of the candidates.

How to check NIMCET 2020 Result?

In order to access the result, candidates have to follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official website of NIMCET 2020 (nimcet.in).

2. Click on the link of ‘NIMCET result’

3. Now login using your roll number and password

4. The result page will show marks and rank obtained by the candidate in NIMCET 2020.

5. Download and take 2-3 prints of the same.

NIMCET 2020 Allotment of Ranks

There is a separate formula for calculating the NIMCET 2020 score and allotting ranks to candidates. There are four sections consisting of Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, General English and holding different number of questions as well. Marks obtained in each section in the above order is multiplied by 3, 1.5, 2 and 1. Thus, the maximum marks will be 1000 based on which, ranks are to be allotted.

If there takes place a tie between candidates, the score will be resolved based on Mathematics, followed by Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning and lastly on Computer Awareness.

NIMCET Counselling 2020

After declaration of the NIMCET 2020 result, the next process that follows is choice filling and seat allotment through a common counselling. Candidates need to fill choices of NITs for admission or counselling purposes within the specified dates. It may be noted that counselling will be based on rank secured in the exam and the choice of institutes filled by candidates. Students will be allotted institute based on their choice filled. Seat allotment will be followed by declaration of multiple rounds of seat allotment and admissions respectively.

NIMCET Seat Allotment 2020

There are 10 NIMCET participating NITs and they have got a fixed number of seats allotted for MCA course. Candidates may note that there is no separate quota for States and the seat matrix is subject to change too. Such a change will be notified by the concerned authorities of NIT.

NIMCET 2020 Seat Allotment

Meanings of abbreviations used above:

OP : General Category

OP-PwD: General Category-Differently Abled

OP-EWS: General Category-Economically Weaker Section

EWS-PwD: General Category-Economically Weaker Section- Differently Abled

OBC: Other Backward Community

OBC-PwD: Other Backward CommunityDifferently Abled

SC: Scheduled Caste

SC-PwD: Scheduled Caste-Differently Abled

ST: Scheduled Tribe

ST-PwD: Scheduled Tribe-Differently Abled

NIMCET Participating Institutes 2020

There are in total 10 Participating Institutes which offer admissions to MCA courses for qualified students of NIMCET 2020. Candidates willing to take admission in any of the participating institutes have to score accordingly in the NIMCET 2020 examination. The table below provides for the list of NIMCE 2020 participating institutes:

NIMCET 2020 Participating Institutes