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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.
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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.
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.
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | 779 | 779 |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | 673 | 675 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | 1139 | 1145 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | 1281 | 1380 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | 971 | 971 |
| College Name | Course | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) | 527 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing) | 766 |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | Master in Computer Application | 671 |
| National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | Master in Computer Application | 447 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Master in Computer Application | 259 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Master in Computer Application (Self-Financing) | 387 |
| National Institute of Technology, Warangal | Master in Computer Application | 150 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | Master in Computer Application | 1136 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | Master in Computer Application | 1280 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | 958 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | 359 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | Master in Computer Application | 175 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | Master in Computer Application | 776 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Master in Computer Application (Self-Financing) | 321 |
| National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | Master in Computer Application | 818 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) | 592 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing) | 839 |
Candidates can also find the NIMCET cutoffs from previous years in the table below.
| Institute | Program | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 195 | 370 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | Master in Computer Application | Open | 25 | 180 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | Master in Computer Application | Open | 665 | 759 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 30 | 114 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) | Open | 407 | 560 |
| Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing) | Open | 572 | 728 | |
| Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) | Open | 292 | 523 | |
| Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing) | Open | 601 | 727 | |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | Master in Computer Application | Open | 452 | 711 |
| National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | Master in Computer Application | Open | 282 | 509 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Master in Computer Application | Open | 198 | 291 |
| Master in Computer Application (Self-Financing) | Open | 303 | 397 | |
| National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | Master in Computer Application | Open | 1 | 52 |
| National Institute of Technology, Warangal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 133 | 238 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 388 | 578 |
| Institute | Program | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 371 | 373 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | Master in Computer Application | Open | 181 | 181 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | Master in Computer Application | Open | 760 | 781 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) | Open | 562 | 570 |
| Master in Computer Application (Data sciences & informatics) (Self-Financing) | Open | 735 | 738 | |
| Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) | Open | 528 | 529 | |
| Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT) (Self-Financing) | Open | 741 | 757 | |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | Master in Computer Application | Open | 712 | 732 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Master in Computer Application (Self-Financing) | Open | 399 | 399 |
| National Institute of Technology, Warangal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 242 | 242 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 581 | 593 |
Candidates can check the NIMCET cutoff category-wise 2023 pdf is available in the table below.
| Name of the Institute | NIMCET Cutoff Category Wise | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
OBC-NCL | 456 | 456 | |
Open | 149 | 149 | |
SC | 2109 | 2375 | |
ST | 5765 | 8108 | |
SC | 1251 | 1251 | |
ST | 5381 | 5381 | |
OBC-NCL | 663 | 675 | |
Gen-EWS | 665 | 680 | |
Open | 583 | 639 | |
SC | 3582 | 3618 | |
ST | 8708 | 9153 | |
OBC-NCL | 168 | 168 | |
OBC-NCL | 588 | 655 | |
OBC-NCL (PwD) | 3319 | 3319 | |
Gen-EWS | 584 | 625 | |
Open | 547 | 577 | |
SC | 2841 | 3527 | |
ST | 3530 | 7488 | |
OBC-NCL | 473 | 574 | |
Gen-EWS | 545 | 545 | |
Open | 423 | 470 | |
Open (PwD) | 8853 | 8853 | |
SC | 2702 | 2986 | |
ST | 4700 | 5060 | |
OBC-NCL | 347 | 400 | |
Gen-EWS | 362 | 362 | |
Open | 315 | 324 | |
SC | 2007 | 2447 | |
ST | 6960 | 6960 | |
ST | 3496 | 3496 | |
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 |
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur is conducting NIMCET 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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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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