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    NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age limit, Qualification

    NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age limit, Qualification

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 06 Jun 2026, 06:15 PM IST

    NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - NIT Jamshedpur has published the NIMCET 2026 eligibility criteria along with the information brochure. The NIMCET eligibility criteria 2026 have been released on the official website, nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Students have to thoroughly read the eligibility criteria of NIMCET 2026 before filling out the application form. The NIMCET 2026 registration has concluded on May 5, 2026. The authority has conducted the NIMCET exam on June 6, 2026 for all the eligible candidates online. The basic NIMCET eligibility criteria required Indian candidates to be graduates in Science/IT/CA/Technology or Engineering, with at least 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA. NIMCET is the gateway to admission into M.C.A. courses in the 10 participating NITs. Read the complete article to know more about the NIMCET eligibility criteria for 2026.

    NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age limit, Qualification
    nimcet eligibility criteria 2026

    NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The authorities have released the NIMCET 2026 eligibility criteria for MCA on the official website – nimcet.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of NIMCET 2026 before registration. If at any stage of the admission process, it is found that the candidate’s eligibility is inadequate or falsely furnished, his or her candidature will be nullified.

    NIMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Categories

    General, OBC

    ST, SC

    Minimum marks

    60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale.

    55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale.

    Nationality

    Indian

    Minimum educational qualification

    • B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT of minimum three years full-time from a recognised university with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects (candidates from open universities are also eligible)

    OR

    • B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognised University

    Passing Year

    Not later than September 15, 2026

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    NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    • Students who have completed/ are completing B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Hons)/BCA/ BIT of 3 years from Open Universities are also eligible to apply provided the programme is approved by UGC / AICTE and Distance Education Council (DEC) of Govt. of India.

    • Candidates in the last year of their Bachelor’s programme will also be eligible to apply for NIMCET 2026. However, such candidates must provide their proof of passing before the specified last date.

    • The percentages of marks / CGPA in the qualifying degree are to be calculated based on marks/grade points obtained in all the subjects studied in all the years including languages, optional and additional subjects studied, if any. The aggregate of marks/grade points secured in all the subjects in all the years computed using this method of calculation alone will be considered by NIMCET 2026 for deciding eligibility.

    • For calculating the minimum requirement of marks, conversion of scored marks from CGPA to percentage and vice-versa is prohibited.

    NIMCET Application Form 2026
    The authorities will update the link to fill out the NIMCET 2026 application form at the official website. Before filling out the application form, candidates must check the NIMCET eligibility criteria for 2026, as ineligible candidates will be disqualified. While filling out the NIMCET application form, students have to submit basic details such as personal information, contact details, and academic qualifications.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the minimum marks required to appear in the NIMCET exam?
    A:

    Candidates must be graduates in Science/ IT/ CA/ Technology or Engineering, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.

    Q: I will complete my Bachelors in 2026. Can I apply for NIMCET 2026?
    A:

    Yes, Candidates in the last year of their Bachelors programme are also eligible to apply for NIMCET 2026. However, such candidates must provide their proof of passing as per the schedule.

    Q: Is it mandatory to meet all the requirements mentioned in the NIMCET eligibility criteria?
    A:

    Yes. Candidates have to meet all the requirements mentioned in the eligibility criteria of NIMCET laid down by the authorities.

    Q: What is NIMCET exam date 2026?
    A:

    NIMCET 2026 exam date has been announced as June 6, 2026.

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    Questions related to NIMCET

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    Have a question related to NIMCET ?

    Hello Dear Student,

    With an IPU CET rank of 37 , you can comfortably get admission to both Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies and Maharaja Surajmal Institute for BCA.

    A practical comparison:

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    Hello Dear Student,

    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.

    • CAT: Eligibility is based on your bachelor's degree. A Class 12 RT in Maths usually does not affect CAT eligibility.
    • CUET

    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

    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

    Hope it helps.