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NIMCET Syllabus 2026: Check Exam Pattern & Subject-wise Topics

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  • Updated March 19, 2026 03:16 PM
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  • NIMCET Syllabus 2026 includes subjects like Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English for MCA entrance into NITs and participating IIITs.
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NIMCET Syllabus 2026 – Overview

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Exam NameNIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET)
Conducting BodyNational Institutes of Technology (NITs) – Rotating (NIT Tiruchirappalli for 2026)
CourseMCA Admission
ModeOnline (Computer-Based Test)
Duration2 Hours
Total Questions120
Total Marks1000
  • The NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs in various National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and select IIITs.
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  • Visit the official NIMCET website (nimcet.admissions.nic.in) for the latest 2026 notification, application form, revised syllabus PDF, and registration updates.

NIMCET Exam Pattern 2026

SubjectNumber of QuestionsMarks per Correct AnswerNegative Marking per Wrong AnswerTotal Marks
Mathematics50123600
Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning4061.5240
Computer Awareness2061.5120
General English104140
Total120----1000
  • Negative marking: 25% of the marks for that question (applied section-wise as above).
  • No penalty for unanswered questions.
  • Apply Online Link – Available on nimcet.admissions.nic.in (check for active application window).

Mathematics Syllabus (Highest Weightage – 50 Questions)

  • Focus on Class 11-12 level + undergraduate basics. Key topics:
  • Set Theory and Logic: Sets (union, intersection, difference, symmetric difference, Cartesian product), cardinality, functions, relations, Venn diagrams, truth tables, connectives, tautology, contradictions.
  • Probability and Statistics: Basic probability, dependent/independent events, Bayes’ Theorem, mean, median, mode, deviation, variance, moments, frequency distributions.
  • Algebra: Quadratic equations, roots & coefficients, symmetric functions, indices, logarithms, progressions (AP/GP/HP), sums of powers, matrices & determinants, linear equations, permutations & combinations, binomial theorem.
  • Coordinate Geometry: Cartesian coordinates, distance/section formulae, lines, pair of straight lines, circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, tangents/normals.
  • Calculus: Limits, continuity, differentiation (tangents, normals, maxima/minima), Rolle’s/Mean Value Theorems, integration (by parts/substitution/partial fractions), definite integrals, area under curves, odd/even/periodic functions.
  • Trigonometry: Identities, inverse functions, properties/solution of triangles, heights/distances, equations & general solutions.

Q1. What is the NIMCET syllabus 2026?

  • It covers Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English with revised topics effective from 2026.

Q3. What is the exam pattern of NIMCET 2026?

  • 120 MCQs, 2 hours, 1000 marks, online CBT; Mathematics highest weightage.
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