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NIMCET - NIT MCA Common Entrance Test

The NIMCET (National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test) is an entrance examination conducted for admission to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs offered by various National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in India. The exam typically consists of several sections, including Mathematics, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, General English, and Websites Professional.

The NIMCET exam usually comprises the following sections:

1. Mathematics: This section tests your mathematical aptitude and may include topics such as algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, numerical methods, etc.
2. Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning: This section evaluates your problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and ability to analyze data.
3. Computer Awareness: This section assesses your knowledge of computer fundamentals, basic terminology, hardware, software, and general awareness of computer-related topics.
4. General English: This section tests your proficiency in English language comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and language usage.

The Eligibility criteria for NIMCET Exam are as follows:

1. Candidates applying for the entrance exam must possess a any bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of full-time study, majoring in Mathematics or Statistics at 10+2 or graduation level. Additionally, candidates with a B.E/B.Tech degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University are also eligible to apply.
2. Applicants who have completed a 3-year B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons)/ BCA/BIT/BBA degree from Open Universities are also eligible to apply for the entrance exam.

        Academic Requirements:

1. For Indian National candidates, a minimum aggregate of 60% or a CGPA of 6.5/10 is required in their qualifying examination. However, SC/ST candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks or a CGPA of 6.0/10 to be eligible for the exam.
2. Candidates who are in the final year of their qualifying examination and awaiting results are also eligible to apply for the entrance exam.

Note: 

1. For overall eligibility criteria of 60% or 6.5/10 CGPA, it refers to the aggregate percentage or CGPA obtained across all six semesters of the candidate's bachelor's degree.
2. Students who are in the fifth semester and have a percentage below 60% in their graduation can still apply for the NIMCET exam.
3. However, they must ensure that they secure a higher percentage in their sixth semester so that their overall aggregate percentage becomes 60% or more (not 59.99%).
4. For example, if a student has 59% or below in the fifth semester, they should work hard to achieve a higher percentage in the sixth semester to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 60% overall.
5. Only when the candidate's aggregate percentage after the sixth semester is 60% or more, they become eligible to fill the NIMCET application form( Appearing students can apply as per above condition),

NIMCET Exam Pattern(2023)

• Mode of Exam: The exam will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Duration: Candidates will be given a total of 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the entire paper.
• Total Questions: The exam will consist of a total of 120 questions.
• Type of Questions: All the questions in the NIMCET 2024 exam will be in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) format.
• Language: The exam will be available in the English language only.
• Sections: The question paper will be divided into 4 sections, and each section will carry different marks.

The NIMCET Exams marks distribution are as follows(2023):

1.  Mathematics:

      - Total Number of Questions: 50

      - Marks Awarded for Correct Answer: +12

      - Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer: - 03

      - Total Marks: 600

2. Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning:

      - Total Number of Questions: 40

      - Marks Awarded for Correct Answer: +06

      - Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer: -1.5

     - Total Marks: 240

3. Computer Awareness:

      - Total Number of Questions: 20

      - Marks Awarded for Correct Answer: +6

      - Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer: -1.5

      - Total Marks: 120

4. General English:

      - Total Number of Questions: 10

      - Marks Awarded for Correct Answer: +04

      - Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer: -01

      - Total Marks: 40

The NIMCET Exam Fees(2023) according:

    

The application fee for different categories of applicants for NIMCET 2024 expected:

• SC/ST/PwD Category: Rs 1,250/ -
• General/EWS/OBC Category: Rs 2,500/ -

The total number of seat allocations for different categories/caste are as follows:

pdf official website2023:

https://nimcet.admissions.nic.in/seat-matrix/

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