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    NIMCET Cutoff 2026 (Out) - Check Opening and Closing Rank

    NIMCET Cutoff 2026 (Out) - Check Opening and Closing Rank

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 16 Jul 2026, 06:44 PM IST

    NIMCET 2026 Cutoff: The National Institute of Technology Trichy has released the NIMCET 2026 cutoff for round 3 at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The cutoffs are published category-wise in the form of opening and closing ranks for admission to MCA programmes offered by the participating NITs. The NIMCET cutoffs are generally released after each round of NIMCET counselling. It varies every year depending on several factors, including the number of applicants, difficulty level of the examination, seat availability, candidates' performance, and reservation category. By checking the NIMCET 2026 cutoff along with the previous year's opening and closing ranks, candidates can estimate their admission chances and make informed choices during the counselling process. Read the article to know the expected cutoff trends, previous year cutoffs, factors affecting the cutoff, and institute-wise admission ranks.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIMCET Cutoff 2026
    2. NIMCET Cutoff 2023 for MCA
    3. Factors Determining NIMCET 2026 Cutoff
    4. NIMCET 2026 Seat Matrix
    5. NIMCET Counselling 2026
    NIMCET Cutoff 2026 (Out) - Check Opening and Closing Rank
    NIMCET Cutoff 2026

    Admission to MCA courses at participating NITs will be based on candidates' performance in NIMCET 2026 and the counselling process. The conducting institute will publish a common cutoff list covering all participating NITs rather than separate cutoffs for individual institutes. The NIMCET 2026 cutoff will be determined by factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, category-wise reservations, and the overall difficulty level of the examination. Candidates can refer to the round-wise cutoff trends to make informed choices during the admission process. Read the complete article for detailed information on the NIMCET 2026 cutoff and counselling process.

    NIMCET Cutoff 2026

    The National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, has released the NIMCET 2026 cutoff. The NIMCET cutoff is released on the official website. Candidates can check the NIMCET cutoff for Open Category below.

    NIMCET Cutoff 2026- MCA (Round 3)

    College NameOpening RankClosing Rank
    National Institute of Technology Agartala779779
    National Institute of Technology Raipur673675
    Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus)11391145
    Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu)12811380
    Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal971971
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    NIMCET Cutoff 2026 (Round 2)

    College NameCourseClosing Rank
    National Institute of Technology PatnaMaster in Computer Application (AI & IoT)527
    National Institute of Technology PatnaMaster in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing)766
    National Institute of Technology RaipurMaster in Computer Application671
    National Institute of Technology, JamshedpurMaster in Computer Application447
    National Institute of Technology, KurukshetraMaster in Computer Application259
    National Institute of Technology, KurukshetraMaster in Computer Application (Self-Financing)387
    National Institute of Technology, WarangalMaster in Computer Application150
    Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus)Master in Computer Application1136
    Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu)Master in Computer Application1280
    Indian Institute of Information Technology BhopalMaster in Computer Application958
    Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology BhopalMaster in Computer Application359
    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadMaster in Computer Application175
    National Institute of Technology AgartalaMaster in Computer Application776
    National Institute of Technology DelhiMaster in Computer Application (Self-Financing)321
    National Institute of Technology MeghalayaMaster in Computer Application818
    National Institute of Technology PatnaMaster in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics)592
    National Institute of Technology PatnaMaster in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing)839

    Previous Year NIMCET Cutoff Marks for NIT Trichy

    Candidates can also find the NIMCET cutoffs from previous years in the table below.

    NIMCET 2025 Cutoff for MCA

    NIMCET Cutoff 2024- (Round 1 Open Category)

    InstituteProgramCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
    Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology BhopalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen195370
    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen25180
    National Institute of Technology AgartalaMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen665759
    National Institute of Technology Karnataka, SurathkalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen30114
    National Institute of Technology PatnaMaster in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics)Open407560
    Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing)Open572728
    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT)Open292523
    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing)Open601727
    National Institute of Technology RaipurMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen452711
    National Institute of Technology, JamshedpurMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen282509
    National Institute of Technology, KurukshetraMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen198291
    Master in Computer Application (Self-Financing)Open303397
    National Institute of Technology, TiruchirappalliMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen152
    National Institute of Technology, WarangalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen133238
    Indian Institute of Information Technology BhopalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen388578
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    NIMCET 2024 Cutoff - (Round 2 Open Category)

    InstituteProgramCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
    Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology BhopalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen371373
    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen181181
    National Institute of Technology AgartalaMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen760781
    National Institute of Technology PatnaMaster in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics)Open562570
    Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing)Open735738
    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT)Open528529
    Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing)Open741757
    National Institute of Technology RaipurMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen712732
    National Institute of Technology, KurukshetraMaster in Computer Application (Self-Financing)Open399399
    National Institute of Technology, WarangalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen242242
    Indian Institute of Information Technology BhopalMaster in Computer ApplicationOpen581593

    NIMCET 2024 cutoff for round 3

    NIMCET Cutoff 2023 for MCA

    Candidates can check the NIMCET cutoff category-wise 2023 pdf is available in the table below.

    NIMCET Cutoff 2023 for Round 4

    Name of the InstituteNIMCET Cutoff Category WiseOpeningClosing

    Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal

    OBC-NCL

    456

    456

    Open

    149

    149

    SC

    2109

    2375

    ST

    5765

    8108

    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

    SC

    1251

    1251

    ST

    5381

    5381

    National Institute of Technology Agartala

    OBC-NCL

    663

    675

    Gen-EWS

    665

    680

    Open

    583

    639

    SC

    3582

    3618

    ST

    8708

    9153

    National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

    OBC-NCL

    168

    168

    National Institute of Technology Raipur

    OBC-NCL

    588

    655

    OBC-NCL (PwD)

    3319

    3319

    Gen-EWS

    584

    625

    Open

    547

    577

    SC

    2841

    3527

    ST

    3530

    7488

    National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

    OBC-NCL

    473

    574

    Gen-EWS

    545

    545

    Open

    423

    470

    Open (PwD)

    8853

    8853

    SC

    2702

    2986

    ST

    4700

    5060

    National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

    OBC-NCL

    347

    400

    Gen-EWS

    362

    362

    Open

    315

    324

    SC

    2007

    2447

    ST

    6960

    6960

    National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

    ST

    3496

    3496

    National Institute of Technology, Warangal

    Open

    86

    86

    ST

    3681

    8477

    National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (Self-Financing)

    OBC-NCL

    592

    603

    Open

    435

    436

    Open (PwD)

    9046

    9046

    SC

    3449

    3605

    ST

    7878

    8273

    NIMCET 2022 Cutoff for MCA

    NIT NIMCET Cutoff 2022

    Factors Determining NIMCET 2026 Cutoff

    While preparing the NIMCET 2026 cutoff, the authority considers various factors.

    • Total number of seats available in the institutes.

    • Number of participating colleges/institutions.

    • Total number of candidates who appeared for the NIMCET examination.

    • Difficulty level of the examination.

    • Total number of candidates who qualified in the examination.

    • Cutoff trends from previous years.

    NIMCET 2026 Seat Matrix

    The authority released the NIMCET seat matrix on the official website. A total of 1285 seats are available across thirteen participating institutes. This year's participating institutions include NIT Agartala, MNNIT Allahabad, MANIT Bhopal, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Warangal, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Raipur, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bhopal, NIT Patna, NIT Delhi and IIIT Vadodara.

    NIMCET Counselling 2026

    The NIMCET 2026 counselling process is conducted online. Candidates must complete the NIMCET counselling registration and choice filling before the deadline. This involves selecting preferred courses and colleges for seat allotment. The NIMCET counselling will be held in four rounds.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the minimum cutoff of NIMCET?
    A:

    The minimum cutoff for NIMCET varies by institute and is typically around the lower range of the expected cutoffs. For example, NIT Warangal has a cutoff range of 80-105, while NIT Calicut ranges from 240-265. It's essential for candidates to check specific cutoffs for their desired NIT.

    Q: Is NIMCET 1000 marks or 480 marks?
    A:

    NIMCET is scored out of a total of 480 marks. Each correct answer earns four points, while one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The examination is conducted in English only.

    Q: Which NIT will conduct NIMCET 2026 ?
    A:

    The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur is conducting NIMCET 2026.

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    If your Class 12 marksheet shows "Passed" overall and you are currently pursuing BCA, then you should generally be eligible for CAT, CUET PG, and NIMCET.

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    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.

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    https://it.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-nimcet

    Hope it helps.