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

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test, commonly known as NIMCET, is the national level entrance exam conducted every year by one of the participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs). The NIMCET 2020 exam, scheduled to be conducted on May 31 has been postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. NIMCET 2020 application form was available online from March 6. Candidates had to fill the form and submit it on or before extended last date of April 21, 2020 in order to appear in the entrance exam. NIMCET application form 2020 will also be reopened after May 3 for registered candidates for a reasonable period of time. NIMCET admit card will be released for registered candidates to appear in the exam.  Admissions take place on merit basis to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme across the NITs located in Agartala, Allahabad, Kurukshetra, Calicut, Raipur, Warangal, Surathkal, Durgapur, Trichy, Jamshedpur, Bhopal and Kurukshetra. NIMCET 2020 will be conducted by National Institutes of Technology Raipur.  It is to be noted that NIMCET scores are used by many other universities and institutes for admissions to the MCA programmes offered by them.

NIMCET eligibility criteria 2020 issued by the authorities specifies the academic qualifications, age limits, nationality and other parameters used to determine whether a student is eligible to appear for the entrance exam. The eligibility criteria of NIMCET 2020 has been mentioned below:

NIMCET Eligibility Criteria

Note: Final year students have to furnish a certificate issued by Head of the institution where the candidate has studied.

Mode of Application : Online

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

NIMCET application form 2020 was released on March 6. Candidates had to register and fill the details carefully before the last date which has now been extended till April 21. The authority will also reopen the application process after May 3 for registered candidates for a short period. The steps to fill the application form of NIMCET 2020 are:

Step 1 - Registration: Candidates had to enter their e-mail ID along with the 10-digit mobile number. A mail was sent to the candidates for validation and creation of a unique password. Candidates had to 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

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

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

NIMCET 2020 admit card will be released in online mode for all the registered candidates. 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.

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.