NIMCET 2024: Round 1 Cut Off (Out), Counselling

NIMCET 2024 cut off for round 1 has been released on Jul 1, 2024. Candidates can check the NIMCET cut off 2024 for round 1 at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The cut off of NIMCET 2024 has been released by NIT Jamshedpur. The opening rank for National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is 1, while the closing rank has been 52 for MCA programme.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) conducts NIMCET, a national-level exam for all aspirants. Candidates qualifying for NIMCET 2024 can join the MCA course in any of the 10 participating NITs. The examination will be conducted as per the newly set date released by NIT.

NIMCET Cut Off 2024

NIMCET 2024 cut off has been released on Jul 12, 2024, by NIT Jamshedpur. The number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of seats available are some important factors on which cut-off depends. Candidates can follow the below table for the NIMCET 2024 round 1 cut off:

Institute/College Name	Programme	Opening rank	Closing rank
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra	Master in Computer Application	198	291
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	Master in Computer Application	1	52
National Institute of Technology, Warangal	Master in Computer Application	133	238
National Institute of Technology Raipur	Master in Computer Application	452	711
National Institute of Technology Agartala	Master in Computer Application	665	759
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad	Master in Computer Application	25	180
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur	Master in Computer Application	282	509
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal	Master in Computer Application	388	578
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	Master in Computer Application	30	114
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal	Master in Computer Application	195	370

Moreover, it also depends upon the category of the candidate and varies from one institute to another. The expected cut off for NIMCET 2024 exam for the open category candidates is listed below.

NIMCET 2024 Cut Off - Expected

Name of NIT	Last Rank Range (For Open Category Candidates)
NIT Agartala	650 – 670
NIT Allahabad	200 – 220
NIT Bhopal	296 – 319
NIT Calicut	240 – 265
NIT Durgapur	456 – 470
NIT Jamshedpur	500 – 525
NIT Kurukshetra	520 – 545
NIT Raipur	630 – 649
NIT Surathkal	167 – 180
NIT Trichy	30 – 40
NIT Warangal	80 – 105

About NIMCET Exam

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) is a national level entrance test conducted every year by the National Institute of Technology (NITs) for admission into the Master of Computer Application (MCA) program in the participating institutes. Around 25,000 students appear for the exam, out of which 850+ students secure seats in various NITs.

NIMCET is usually held in May, and is conducted by one of the National Institute of Technology on a rotational basis. The exam is conducted offline as a pen and paper-based test in 21 centres across the country.

Participating Institute: National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Agartala, Calicut, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Warangal, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, and Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.

The exam details relevant to NIMCET 2024 exam are tabulated below.

NIMCET 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NIMCET
Full Form	National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test
Exam Level	National Level
Conducting Body	National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Application Mode	Online
Language	English
Exam Mode	Offline, i.e., Pen & Paper-based Test (PBT)
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Official Website	www.nimcet.in
Helpdesk	+91 73035 20035

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NIMCET Exam Dates 2024

The exam date for the NIMCET exam 2024 was scheduled for Jun 8, 2024. The NIMCET 2024 exam time is from 2 PM to 4 PM. Applicants must check the date list shared below.

Important Events	Important Dates
Upcoming Events
NIMCET Counselling Registration Date	Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2024 (Ongoing)
NIMCET Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Release Date	Jul 8, 2024
Past Events
Availability of Application Form (Online mode)	Mar 4, 2024
Last Date to Submit the Completed Form	Apr 4, 2024
Admit Card/ e-Hall Ticket Availability	May 28, 2024 (Out)
Date of Examination	Jun 8, 2024
Release of Provisional Answer Key	Jun 11, 2024 (Out)
Objection Window	Jun 13, 2024
Seat Matrix	Jun 25, 2024 (Out)
Declaration of Result	Jun 26, 2024 (Delayed)
Final Answer Key	Jun 2024

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NIMCET Eligibility 2024

There are certain requirements that are set by the exam conducting body for the candidates who are willing to apply for NIMCET 2024. Candidates must ensure that they are meeting all the requirements before applying for the exam.

These are the eligibility criteria laid down by the exam conducting body. Candidates should check if they fulfill the criteria or not.

Educational Qualification

The candidates must have passed B.Sc/ B.Sc (Hons)/ BCA/ BIT (Three Years of Duration) with a minimum of 60% marks 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) or the candidates must have passed BE/ B.Tech from a recognized University. There is no percentage bar for BE/ B.Tech degree holders.

Candidates in the final year of their graduation can also apply provided that they should be able to produce a certificate from the institute in which they are studying.

Age Limit

The candidate should be at least 20 years old in order to apply for NIMCET 2024.

Note: Candidates who have completed their graduation from Open universities are also eligible for appearing in NIMCET 2024 provided that their university should be approved by UGC/ AICTE and Distance Education Council (DEC) of Govt. of India. Know more about NIMCET 2024 Eligibility.

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NIMCET Application Form 2024

NIMCET 2024 application form was made available on the official website. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) also opened the application form correction window for candidates to make changes in the application form.

Candidates could edit incorrect details in their application forms through this facility. No changes were entertained after this period.

NIMCET 2024 Application Process

A candidate aspiring to appear for NIMCET 2024 exam must complete the application process before the deadline. The admit card is issued for only those candidates who will successfully register and make the payment before the specified date. The step-by-step process to complete NIMCET 2024 application form is given below.

New Registration

The steps to register for NIMCET 2024 are below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the conducting body of NIMCET 2024 and click on the ‘‘New Registration” link to create a new user account.
• Step 2: On the “New User Registration” page, the candidates must fill in all the fields properly.
• Step 3: Candidates need to ensure that a valid e-mail ID and a 10 digits mobile number should be entered in the respective places.
• Step 4: An e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail ID of the candidate containing a link to generate your own password and a security question. Candidates must remember the e-mail ID, password, security answer, and mobile number entered in the application form till the end of NIMCET 2024 process.

Login and Enter Details

Enter the Application ID and password so formed to log into the site and fill out the application form. The candidate should fill in all the mandatory personal and academic details (fields marked "Mandatory" must not be ignored). After filling in the details, choose the three test centres in order of preference.

Candidate should also enter their marks/ CGPA obtained in all the subjects studied in all the years, including the languages, optional, and additional subjects studied.

Upload Documents

After filling in NIMCET 2024 application form, the candidate has to upload all the relevant documents such as the candidate's passport size photograph, scanned copy of the signature, proof of identity and date of birth (10th mark sheet), and the category/ caste/ PwD certificate(s)

Complete Payment

After the candidate has completed the application filling process, he/she will be directed to the payment portal where they need to pay NIMCET 2024 application fee. The candidates are advised to download a soft copy of the completed application form and also keep a printed copy of the same for the counselling and admission process.

NIMCET Application Fees

Candidates must pay the registration fee online (credit card/ debit card/ net banking) through NIMCET 2024 website. There will be no offline method for fee payment. The details of application fees for the different category is as follows.

NIMCET Application Fees

Category	Fee
General/ OBC/EWS	INR 2500
SC/ ST/ PWD	INR 1250

Documents Required to Apply for NIMCET 2024

The scanned copies of the following documents will be required for NIMCET 2024 application form.

• Recent passport-size colour photograph with a size between 50 KB and 150 KB.
• The candidate's signature, size should be between 50 KB and 150 KB. The signature should be made in blue or black colour ink.
• Class X, XII, and Graduation mark sheets. The maximum size can be 500 KB.
• Valid ID proof (with the candidate's photograph).

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NIMCET 2024 Admit Card

NIMCET 2024 admit card has been released on May 28, 2024. Candidates can download the admit card by logging into the official website of NIMCET. The admit card contains the details such as Name, Date of Birth, Roll Number, Exam Date, Exam Venue, Photograph, and Signature.

Candidate have to bring the admit card at the exam centre as entry without the admit card is prohibited. Iif the candidate clears the exam, they must bring NIMCET 2024 admit card to the counselling centre/remote reporting centre and the participating institute.

Note: Admit cards will only be issued online and will not be sent to the candidates individually by post.

Steps to Download NIMCET 2024 Admit Card

NIMCET admit card can be downloaded by the candidate using the following steps.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of NIMCET 2024.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Click Here to Download Admit Card' button on the homepage.
• Step 3: The Candidate Login page will be opened. Enter the user ID, password and captcha, and log in.
• Step 4: NIMCET 2024 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Check the details to make sure there is no discrepancy.
• Step 5: Download and take printout of the admit card for future use.

Details Mentioned on NIMCET 2024 Admit Card

The admit card of NIMCET contains the following details.

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

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

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NIMCET Exam Centres 2024

NIMCET is conducted in 21 different cities across India. Candidates have to choose three different centres in the order of their priority. A particular centre may be cancelled if there are not enough candidates opting for that centre.

In this case, the next preferred centre in the candidate's order of priority will be given to the candidate. However, in a situation where not even one of the choices that the candidate filled is available (which is unlikely to happen), the centre which is located nearest to the candidate's actual choice will be allotted to them.

Change of NIMCET 2024 Exam Centres

In lieu of multiple requests regarding the change of exam centres, the exam officials provide the option to change exam centres on the official portal of NIMCET 2024. Only those candidates can change the exam centres who have applied for NIMCET 2024 exam. Candidates having incomplete applications/fee payment will not be considered. Candidates must remember that no further changes will be entertained beyond the given time.

Documents Required at NIMCET 2024 Exam Centre

Candidates must carry valid ID proof along with the admit card to the exam centre without fail.

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NIMCET Exam Pattern 2024

It is essential that all aspiring candidates are aware of NIMCET 2024 exam pattern so they can prepare accordingly. The exam pattern is discussed below for candidates' reference:

Exam Mode: NIMCET 2024 will be conducted offline, i.e., Pen and Paper-based Test (PBT).

Exam Duration: The total time provided to the candidates to complete the paper will be 2 hours or 120 minutes.

Total Number of Sections: The paper will be divided into four sections that are Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, General English, and Mathematics.

Type of Questions: The exam paper will comprise Multiple-choice questions.

Marking Scheme: The marking scheme for NIMCET 2024 is given below:

• For every correct answer, full marks will be awarded.
• There will deduction of 25% negative mark for every incorrect answer.
• No deduction of marks will be there for unattempted questions.

Paper Medium: Candidates can write NIMCET paper in the English language only.

NIMCET Exam Pattern

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks Awarded	Marks Deducted	Marks
Mathematics	50	12	3	600
Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning	40	6	1.5	240
Computer Awareness	20	6	1.5	120
General English	10	4	1	40
Total	120	-	-	1000

Note

• Since negative marking is there for wrong answers and there is no deduction of marks on leaving questions, the candidate is advised to attempt the question only if he/she is confident of its favorable outcome.
• If the candidate marks more than one answer for any question, the answer will be considered invalid and one mark will be deducted per question.
• The answer marked in Blue or Black ink will only be considered valid.

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NIMCET Syllabus 2024

Candidates appearing for NIMCET 2024 must have an idea about the exam pattern and syllabus to fetch more marks and crack the exam. The syllabus of NIMCET includes Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, General English, and Computer Awareness respectively.

The detailed subject-wise syllabus for NIMCET 2024 is mentioned below.

NIMCET 2024 Syllabus

Section	Syllabus
Mathematics	Set Theory Probability and Statistics Algebra Coordinate Geometry Calculus Vectors Trigonometry
General English	Comprehension Vocabulary Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs, prepositions, and articles) Word power Synonyms and Antonyms Meaning of words and phrases Technical writing
Computer Awareness	Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), the structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and backup devices. Data Representation: Representation of characters, Integers, and Fractions, Binary and Hexadecimal representations, Binary Arithmetic, Floating-point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, Truth tables, Venn diagrams.
Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning	This section will consist of logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage.

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NIMCET Reference Books 2024

Candidates must study and practice questions from good reference books. Since there are 4 subjects in NIMCET 2024, candidates must refer to books for each subject - Mathematics, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, General English, and Computer Awareness.

The list of a few reference books for each subject is given below.

• MCA Entrance Solved Papers by Amit.M.Agarwal
• A Comprehensive Guide for MCA Entrance Examination by Dr. R.S Aggarwal & Deepak Aggarwal
• MCA Entrances Solved Papers by Arihant Publications
• Guide to MCA Entrance by Dr Sakti Pada Nanda
• Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams by Soumya Ranjan Behera
• Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts
• Analytical Reasoning Session by MK Pandey
• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal
• High School English Grammar and Composition Book by Wren & Martin
• Objective General English Arihant Latest Edition by S.P. Bakshi

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How to Prepare for NIMCET?

Mathematics contributes 200 marks out of 480 in the paper. Thus a good grip on maths is a must in this exam. The candidate should practice a lot of questions related to Mathematics that too in a time-bound manner. Moreover, regular practice of reasoning questions can help the candidate to score good marks.

NIMCET Previous Year Question Paper

Solving the previous year's question papers gives candidates a kind of live experience of the actual question paper. Also, it helps them to analyze the pattern of the paper and the areas in which the candidate is lacking.

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NIMCET Mock Test

Start doing mock test questions as soon as the syllabus gets completed for NIMCET 2024. It will familiarise the candidates with the pattern of the exam.

NIMCET Coaching Institutes

Various coaching institutes are there for NIMCET in the country. Some of them are as follows.

• Brilliant Academy of Learning
• Jitendra Mishra Academy
• Unik Foundation
• SANMACS.

NIMCET Answer Key 2024

NIMCET 2024 answer key, provisional, has been released on Jun 11, 2024, along with the question paper and response sheet at nimcet.in. Candidates can download the NIMCET answer key 2024 and question paper by login in to their account.

With the help of NIMCET 2024 answer key, candidates can check their answers and evaluate their scores in the qualifying exam. Candidates are allowed to raise objections from Jun 11 - Jun 13, 2024.

To object to the answer key, they must pay the authority an amount. The authority will release the final answer key after the objections are resolved. Candidates can download the answer key by visiting the official website.

Steps to Download NIMCET 2024 Answer Key

The steps to download NIMCET 2024 answer key from the official website are listed below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NIMCET.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Click Here to Login' link on the homepage.
• Step 3: On the Candidate Login page, enter the user ID and password, and log in.
• Step 4: Click on the answer key link and the screen will display the answer key.
• Step 5: Download NIMCET 2024 Answer Key PDF.
• Step 6: Follow the instructions and raise objections accordingly.

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NIMCET Result 2024

NIMCET 2024 result and scorecard was released by the authorities on Jun 25, 2024 on the official website. A candidate should compulsorily score more than zero in both the Mathematics section and overall, in order to qualify for the exam. Moreover, the seat matrix was released on Jun 25, 2024.

The marks that the candidate got in different subjects will be multiplied by weights to normalize the total. The marks in Mathematics, A & L Reasoning, computer awareness, and English will be multiplied by 3, 1.5, 2, and 1, respectively. Thus maximum weighted marks will be 1000. The candidate will be ranked based on the weighted marks that the candidate got.

Steps to Download NIMCET 2024 Result

The following steps will help the candidate to download the result:

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of NIMCET 2024.
• Step 2: Click on the link and you'll be directed to the "Result" link.
• Step 3: Enter your credentials such as the admit card number and password to log into your account.
• Step 4: The result will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Candidates can download the scorecard displayed on the screen and take a printout of it.
• Step 6: This scorecard should be taken to counselling.

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NIMCET Counselling 2024

NIMCET counselling 2024 commneced from Jun 29, 2024. Aspirants could complete the choice filling process by Jul 5, 2024. The first round of seat allotment result has been declared on Jul 12, 2024.

Candidates who has clear NIMCET 2024 cut off by scoring above the qualifying marks will be summoned for NIMCET 2024 counselling process which will be held on the official portal. Candidates must log into the official site and lock in their institute choice before the admission process starts.

NIMCET 2024 Selection Process

Candidates who qualify for the exam need to proceed with counselling. Candidates must fill in their preference regarding the institute they want to take admitted. Then based on the candidate's score and preference, an institute will be allotted to them. The candidate must physically report there for further process, after which the candidate will be granted admission into that college.

Once the institute has been locked, it cannot be changed under any circumstance. The seat will be finally given on the basis of the candidate's rank and preference. Candidates are required to pay INR 10,000 as counselling fees, through the official site.

The counselling procedure involves the following steps.

• Choice Filling and Locking
• Personally Reporting at any Remote/ Participating Institute and Online Seat Allotment
• Getting Admitted to the Allotted Institute

If the candidate wishes to proceed with the second round of counselling following steps are to be taken:

• Surrendering of Seats by the Candidates
• Fresh Choice Filling and Final Round of Allotment

NIMCET 2024 Qualifying Criteria

Candidates will be summoned for NIMCET 2024 seat allotment process only if they qualify NIMCET 2024 qualifying criteria. The qualifying criteria of NIMCET are discussed below.

• The marks secured in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and English, will be multiplied by a factor of 3, 1½, 2, and 1 respectively.
• The maximum weighted mark will be 1000.
• Candidates must remember that the ranking will be based on the total weighted marks obtained by an aspirant.
• In case of a tie between the candidates, it will be resolved based on weighted marks in Mathematics, then on weighted marks in Logical reasoning, and then on weighted marks in Computer Awareness.
• In case of the tie is still not resolved, then it will be resolved by age, i.e., in favour of the elder candidate.

NIMCET Participating Colleges 2024

The table below shows all the participating institutes and the number of MCA seats for all the category candidates.

Participating Institutes for NIMCET 2024

University/ Institutes	Seats
National Institute of Technology, Agartala	40
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad	96
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal	115
National Institute of Technology, Calicut	48
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur	40
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur	115
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra	76
National Institute of Technology, Raipur	118
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	68
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)	115
National Institute of Technology, Warangal	58
Total Seats	889

NIMCET Exam Day Guidelines 2024

Candidates are advised to keep the following pointers in mind while attempting the exam.

• ID Proof: Candidates will have to produce an original ID proof with NIMCET 2024 admit card for verification (For example, employee ID, driving license, passport, pan card, voter ID, aadhar card, or valid college ID).
• Mandatory Documents: Candidates appearing for NIMCET 2024 examination must carry NIMCET 2024 admit card and original valid photo-identity proof to the exam centre.
• Legitimate Photograph & Signature: Candidates are advised to take a clearly legible, preferably colour printout of the admit card on an A4 size paper. The Admit card is valid only if the candidate's photograph and signature images are legitimate and are according to the instructions.
• Punctuality: No candidate will be allowed to enter NIMCET 2024 examination hall 30 minutes after the commencement of the exam.
• Verification of Details: Candidates will be permitted to appear for the examination only after their NIMCET 2024 credentials are verified by the centre officials.

NIMCET Contact Details

Candidates appearing for NIMCET 2024 can contact the following address of the conducting authority for further details/inquiries.

NIMCET Contact Details

Address	National Institute of Technology Raipur, Raipur G. E. Road, Raipur – 492010, Chhattisgarh
Phone Number	+91 73035 20035
Email ID	nimcet@nitrr.ac.in
Official Website	www.nimcet.in