National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET)

NIMCET 2020 Application Process

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | NEFT

NIMCET application form 2020 was released on March 6. Candidates have to register and fill the details carefully before the last date which has now been extended till April 7. The steps to fill the application form of NIMCET 2020 are:

Step 1 - Registration: Candidates must enter their e-mail ID along with the 10-digit mobile number. A mail will be sent to the candidates for validation and creation of a unique password. Candidates must click on the given link to do so.

Step 2 - Fill the Application Form: Candidates must next fill the personal and academic details. Marks/ grades must be entered in the given space. Mandatory fields should not be ignored. A total of three exam centres must be chosen in the order of preference.

Step 3 – Uploading documents: Relevant documents such as proof of identity, proof of date of birth (SSLC/ 10th Marks Card), all other marks cards etc. and the Category/ Caste/ PwD certificate(s) as applicable have to be uploaded. They should be duly self-attested and scanned in a file with a maximum size 500 KB. In addition, a recent colour photograph (of size between 50 KB and 150 KB), signature (in royal blue/ black colour only of size between 50 KB and 150 KB) must also be uploaded.

Step 4 – Payment of the application fees: Fee payment is online only through net banking or Credit/Debit Cards.

Step 5 - Submission of the application and download of printout: After the payment of the application fee, candidates must submit the application form of NIMCET. Thereafter they are advised to download and save the soft copy of the submitted application for their reference.

Application Fees

Category	Quota	Mode	Gender	Amount
OBC, EWS, General		Online	Female, Transgender, Male	₹ 2500
ST, SC	PWD	Online	Female, Transgender, Male	₹ 1250

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NIMCET 2020 Syllabus

Mathematics-

Mathematics: Unit 01

Set theory
Concept of union sets
Concept of union intersection sets
Concept of union cardinality sets
Concept of union elementary counting sets
Permutations and combinations

Mathematics: Unit 02

Probability and Statistics
Basic concepts of probability theory
Averages
Dependent and independent events
Frequency distributions
Measures of central tendencies and dispersions

Mathematics: Unit 03

Algebra
Fundamental operations in algebra
Expansions
Factorization
Simultaneous linear or quadratic equations
Indices
Logarithms
Arithmetic
Geometric and harmonic progressions
Determinants and matrices.

Mathematics: Unit 04

Coordinate geometry
Rectangular cartesian coordinates
Distance formulae
Equation of a line
Intersection of lines
Pair of straight lines
Equations of a circle
Equations of a parabola
Equations of a ellipse
Equations of a hyperbola

Mathematics: Unit 05

Calculus
Limit of functions
Continuous function
Differentiation of function
Tangents and normals
Simple examples of maxima and minima
Integration of functions by parts
Integration of functions by substitution
Integration of functions by partial fraction
Integration of functions by definite integrals
Integration of functions by applications of definite integrals to areas

Mathematics: Unit 06

Vectors
Position vector
Addition and subtraction of vectors
Scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics

Mathematics: Unit 07

Trigonometry
Simple identities
Trigonometric equations properties of triangles
Solution of triangles
Solution of heights and distances
General solutions of trigonometric equations

Analytical ability and logical reasoning+

Analytical ability and logical reasoning: Unit 01

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Logic-based situational questions and passage-based factual questions

Computer awareness+

Computer awareness: Unit 01

Organization of a computer basics

Computer awareness: Unit 02

Central processing unit

Computer awareness: Unit 03

Structure of instructions in CPU

Computer awareness: Unit 04

Input and output devices

Computer awareness: Unit 05

Computer memory

Computer awareness: Unit 06

Back-up devices

Computer awareness: Unit 07

Data representation of characters

Computer awareness: Unit 08

Data representation of integers and fractions

Computer awareness: Unit 09

Binary and hexadecimal representations

Computer awareness: Unit 10

Binary arithmetic addition

Computer awareness: Unit 11

Binary arithmetic subtraction

Computer awareness: Unit 12

Binary arithmetic multiplication

Computer awareness: Unit 13

Binary arithmetic division

Computer awareness: Unit 14

Simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic

Computer awareness: Unit 15

Floating point representation of numbers

Computer awareness: Unit 16

Boolean algebra

Computer awareness: Unit 17

Truth tables

Computer awareness: Unit 18

Venn diagrams

General English+

General English: Unit 01

Comprehension

General English: Unit 02

Vocabulary

General English: Unit 03

Basic English grammar like usage of correct forms of verbs prepositions and articles

General English: Unit 04

Word power

General English: Unit 05

Synonyms and antonyms

General English: Unit 06

Meaning of words and phrases

General English: Unit 07

Technical writing

NIMCET 2020 Exam Pattern

NIMCET 2020 will be an offline/ pen-paper based exam. A detailed exam pattern is provided for NIMCET 2020 which the candidates have to keep in mind while preparing for the exam. This aids in good preparation for the entrance exam and also equips the student with a better understanding on how to plan for the exam. The NIMCET 2020 exam pattern can be checked below.

NIMCET Exam Pattern

Language of Exam	English
Duration of Exam	2 hours
Mode of Exam	Offline
Marking Scheme	4 marks for a correct answer and -1 mark for a wrong answer
Subjects	Total Questions	Total Marks
Mathematics	50	200
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning	40	160
Computer Awareness	10	40
General English	20	80
Total	120	480

Important Note: Candidates must use only a black or blue ink ballpoint pen to mark their responses.

NIMCET 2020 Admit Card

NIMCET 2020 admit card will be released in online mode on May 18. The admit card of NIMCET 2020 is an important identity document and thus, it must be carried to the exam hall. Else, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance test.

To download the NIMCET admit card

Candidates must login by entering their email ID and password.
The admit card will be displayed
Candidates must check the details in the same and if correct download it.
They must carry a copy of it on the day of the exam to the test centre.
The admit card will also be required during counselling and admission. Therefore candidates must keep it safe.

Details mentioned in the admit card

Name of the Candidate
Application/Registration Number
Category
Gender
Photograph of Candidate
Signature of the candidate
Date and time of exam
Address of test centre
Instructions for the exam

In case of discrepancy in details, candidates must contact the authorities to get them corrected.

State	City
Tripura	Agartala
Uttar Pradesh	Allahabad
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal
Kerala	Calicut
Himachal Pradesh	Hamirpur
Rajasthan	Jaipur
Punjab	Jalandhar
Jharkhand	Jamshedpur
Haryana	Kurukshetra
Bihar	Patna
Chhattisgarh	Raipur
Odisha	Rourkela
Assam	Silchar
Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar
Gujarat	Surat
Karnataka	Surathkal
Tamil Nadu	Tiruchirappalli
Telangana	Warangal
West Bengal	Kolkata
Delhi	New Delhi
Maharashtra	Pune

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Documents Required at Exam

Admit card

NIMCET 2020 Answer Key

Candidates who appear for the exam will get to check their performance through NIMCET answer key 2020. The interim answer key will be released in online mode which will be subject to challenge for a limited period. A correct response will add 4 to the score, while an incorrect one will deduct 1. The final answer key will be released at the time of NIMCET 2020 result declaration.

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NIMCET 2020 Result

The conducting body will declare the NIMCET result 2020 tentatively on or before June 14. Candidates appearing for the exam will be able to know their rank as well as their qualifying status. One needs to login to access the result and download the rank card.

To download the NIMCET result

Login using the admit card number and password.
The result and rank card is displayed.
Download the same.

NIMCET 2020 Qualifying Criteria

The total weightage of marks for NIMCET is 1000. The scores obtained by the candidates in each section will be multiplied by a factor as follows to arrive at the maximum score that is to be considered. The sum of the weighted scores will be the total score obtained by the candidate. Ranks will be allotted to candidates according to the total weighted marks obtained by them. The higher the total weighted marks, the higher the rank obtained will be.

Factors used to arrive at NIMCET Weighted Score

Section	Factor to be multiplied with
English	1
Analytical Ability and Logical reasoning	1.5
Computer Awareness	2
Mathematics	3

Tie-breaker for NIMCET 2020

In case two or mode candidates score the same marks, and resultantly the same ranks. In such case, the following criteria has to be followed:

Maths marks of the candidates will be checked. The candidates with higher marks will be ranked higher.
If the tie still is unresolved, then the marks obtained in the Logical Reasoning section will be considered.
In case of a further unresolved tie, the test-taker with higher marks in the Computer Awareness section will be given higher rank.
Finally, the older candidate (as per date of birth)will be awarded the higher rank.

Candidates obtaining zero or negative score in the Math section or overall in all sections, will be considered disqualified.

NIMCET 2020 Counselling

Mode of Counselling: Online, Offline

NIMCET Counselling 2020 will be conducted after declaration of results. The counselling will take place as per the schedule officially declared. A total of four rounds of counselling will be held. The steps to be followed in counselling are

Choice Filling: Candidates must login using email and password, fill choices of course and institute as per order of preference, lock the choices and take a printout of the same.

Allotment: The authorities will allot the seats on the basis of the ranks obtained by the candidates, choice of course and institute opted for.

Reporting and Payment of Admission fee (part payment): Candidates who are allotted a seat will have to download the allotment letter and pay the part admission fee of Rs 10,000 online. They must report to the nearest reporting centre along with the payment receipt and the documents in original for verification. Subsequent to verification, they can opt for the below given choices.

Option-1 : Candidates may choose to keep the seat allotted to them. In such a case all their higher preference choices will be disregarded.

Option-2 : Candidates who wish to be considered for all of their higher preference choices in the next round.

State	City
Tripura	Agartala
Kerala	Calicut
Karnataka	Surathkal
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal
Jharkhand	Jamshedpur
Tamil Nadu	Tiruchirappalli
Telangana	Warangal
Chhattisgarh	Raipur
Haryana	Kurukshetra
Uttar Pradesh	Allahabad
Maharashtra	Pune

Admit card
Date of birth proof
Category/ caste/ PwD certificate(s), whichever is applicable
Payment receipt of initial fee
SSLC/ 10th marks card (original)

General Information

Validity of Exam Result:	For 1 Year
Mode of Exam:	Offline
Relevant Links:	Official Website Link Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: Where can I get admission through NIMCET 2020?

Answer:

Candidates who qualify NIMCET exam get admission into MCA course offered by National Institutes of Technology.

Question: Can the registered email ID be changed after completion of registration process?

Answer:

No, once registered, no changes can be made to the email ID.

Question: Is it mandatory to enter aadhaar number?

Answer:

No, candidates who do not have aadhaar card can opt for some other govt. issued ID.

Question: Do I need to share my category certificate?

Answer:

Yes, candidates of SC/ST/OBC categories have to share their certificates while filling the application form.

Question: Can I carry calculator to the NIMCET exam hall?

Answer:

No, candidates are not allowed to bring any electronic device in the examination hall.

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b.com(computers) degree is eligible to appear nimcet 2020?

Akram Khan 1st Apr, 2020

Hi,

The eligibility to apply for nimcet 2020 exam is -

Indian Nationals securing at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale in case of SC/ ST/PwD) in

(i) B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT / B.Voc. (Computer Science/ Computer Applications) of minimum three years full-time programme from a recognized University with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects

(ii) B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognized University

If you fit the above eligibility criteria you can apply to nimcet 2020 exam.

Hope this helps.

https://www.careers360.com/university/university-of-hyderabad-hyderabad/admission

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through NIMCET,can i get admission for mca in university of Hyderabad??

Shubham Dhane 23rd Mar, 2020

Hello,

Yes through NIMCET you can get into University of Hyderabad. The admission process is as follows

Candidates have to appear for NIMCET Entrance Exam.
Then, candidates have to register and appear for Centralised Counselling.
Admission will be offered through Centralised Counselling based on NIMCET Exam rank.

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mca after b.voc it ?in through to nimcet

Manidipa Kundu Student Expert 23rd Mar, 2020

hi,

see if you want to pursue mca from nits and want to apply for nimcet, you need to qualify the eligibility criteria, which is candidates need to pass B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT of minimum three years full-time course from a recognized University with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects. or B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognized University may also apply.

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I had got 51% in 12 th and Im completely BCA degree in 2019 i had got 72% . can I eligible for NIMCET EXAM

Manidipa Kundu Student Expert 22nd Mar, 2020

hi,

see for nimcet exam which is the entrance test for admission in nit for mca course, 12th percentage does not matter. the basic eligibility criteria is Candidate must possess B.Sc. (Hons)/ B.Sc./BIT/BCA/B.Tech/B.E of minimum of three years duration from a recognized board or university with mathematics or statistics as a subject. marks criteria for general category is 60% or 6.5 cgpa out of 10. for sc/st it is 55% or 6.0 cgpa out of 10.

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Hii sir. this is Dayananda. sir my 2nd puc percentage ( 50% ) is there so here registration is available or not for me because my percentage. please sir tell me shall apply or not this NIMCET opportunity

sathwika 21st Mar, 2020

Hello Aspirant,

There will be the registration available as your puc percentage is 50% percentage so register and fill the application form as if you have any category it would be beneficial to you and you can apply for the nimmcet but you may or may not get into it as the chances are very less but let us hope for the best to get into that and i think my suggestions and knowledge may be helpful to u.