NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, Educational Qualification

Jaya Laxmi
Jaya Laxmi

Updated on - Jan 11, 2024

NIMCET eligibility criteria 2024 should be met by candidates before proceeding with the registration process. The conducting body has set NIMCET exam eligibility criteria 2024 for all candidates. If a candidate fails to meet the criteria, they will be considered an invalid entry, and the application will be discarded. 

The NIMCET eligibility criteria require Indian candidates to have a graduate degree in Science/ IT/ CA/ Technology or Engineering, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA. Qualifying the NIMCET exam is a mandatory requirement for admission into M.C.A. courses in India offered by NIMCET participating colleges.

NIMCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria Details

NIMCET eligibility criteria 2024 will be laid down by the exam conducting body. These criteria should be fulfilled by the candidates. After learning about the eligibility criteria, candidates can start to apply for the exam. Below are the eligibility criteria laid down by the exam conducting body. Candidates should check if they fulfil the criteria to proceed with the application process.

NIMCET 2024 Nationality Criteria

The candidate should be an Indian. They need to possess a permanent address in the country to be able to apply for NIMCET 2024 exam. 

NIMCET Eligibility 2024 Age

There is no stated age limit to be eligible for taking the exam. However, the candidate should be at least 20 years old. There is no maximum age limit for NIMCET. 

NIMCET 2024 Attempts

There is no limit on the number of a candidate appearing for NIMCET Exam.

NIMCET 2024 Educational Qualifications 

Candidates should have a full-time B.Sc/ B.Sc (Hons.)/ BCA degree in Mathematics or Statistics, from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

  • Applicants with B.E/ B.Tech or equivalent can also apply for NIMCET.
  • Aspirants with a B.Sc/ B.Sc (Hons.)/ BCA/B.VOC/BIT/BBA (computer applications) degree from an Open University is also eligible for NIMCET.
  • Students in the final year of their Bachelor's degree can also apply for the exam provided that they have to furnish proof of completion of degree on or before September 15, 2024.
  • Students with distance degrees are also eligible to apply for the examination.

Marks Required for NIMCET 2024 

Candidates from the general category should have scored a minimum of 60% or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10. Reserved category students should have acquired 55% marks in aggregate or a CGPA of 6.0 on a scale of 10.

NIMCET Minimum Marks Required
Category Details
General Category  60% or 6.5 CGPA 
SC/ST Category 55% or 6.0 CGPA 

Note: Converting of scored marks from CGPA into percentage and percentage into CGPA is not allowed. 

NIMCET Application Form 2024

Candidates can proceed to fill the application form after they check NIMCET eligibility criteria 2024. The application form is found on the official website. Candidates are advised to verify all the fields in the form before submitting the same. Applications are subject to verification and invalid entries will be discarded. 

Candidates can check NIMCET syllabus and NIMCET Exam Pattern to learn more about the contents and structure of the Exam.

FAQs on NIMCET Eligibility Criteria

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

A: Yes, candidates must fulfil all the necessary requirements mentioned in the NIMCET eligibility criteria.

Q: What is the minimum marks required to be eligible for NIMCET?

A: General candidates must secure a minimum of 60% or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10 while reserved category students should have acquired 55% marks in aggregate or a CGPA of 6.0 on a scale of 10.

Q: What is the age limit to apply for NIMCET?

A: The candidate should be at least 20 years old to apply, but there is no upper age limit.

Q: How many times can I take the NIMCET exam?

A: Students can attempt the NIMCET exam any number of times as there is no limit.

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