The NIT MCA Common Entrance Test 2022 abbreviated as NIMCET 2022 is a national level entrance exam to be conducted by any of the NITs to screen the candidates for MCA programme. The application form for NIMCET 2022 is now available and the candidates will be able to apply only in online mode. NIMCET 2022 exam will be held at 21 centers across India in offline mode. The candidates aspiring to appear for this exam can check all the necessary details like important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern etc. from this article.
Latest: NIMCET 2022 answer key will be released on 23rd June 2022.
NIMCET 2022 application form has been released now.
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NIMCET 2022 Important Dates
The official Schedule for NIMCET 2022 is given in the table below:
| Important Events | Dates |
| Release of online application form | Released |
| Last date to submit online application form | 28th May 2022 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 6th June 2022 |
| Date of Exam | 20th June 2022 |
| Date of declaration of result | 5th July 2022 |
| Starting of NIMCET 2022 Counselling | June 2022 |
| First round of seat allotment | 7th to 12th July 2022 |
NIMCET Eligibility Criteria 2022
The eligibility criteria for NIMCET 2022 are as follows:
Nationality:
Only Indian nationals are eligible for NIMCET 2022 exam.
Educational criteria
- The candidate must have a three years B.SC/ B.Sc (H)/ BIT/ BCA degree with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subject and at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA.
- The applicants having a BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA can also apply.
NIMCET Application Form 2022
All the eligible candidates have to register themselves online in order to apply for the NIMCET 2022 exam. The online registration will take place at the official website i.e. www.nimcet.in. The candidate must have a valid email id and phone number in order to register for the exam. The applicants have to provide all the mandatory academic and personal details in the application form. In addition to the details, the candidates have to upload the scanned copies of following documents.
- A recent passport size photograph (50 KB to 150 KB)
- Signature in royal blue or black color only (50 KB to 150 KB)
- All mark sheets and certificates (self-attested and scanned) (max. size 500 KB)
- A photo id proof (Aadhar card preferred)
NIMCET 2022 Application Fee
- The application fee for NIMCET 2022 will be Rs. 2500/- (Rs. 1250/- for SC/ST/PwD category).
- The candidates have to remit the fee via online mode using a credit card/ debit card or Net Banking.
NIMCET 2022 Exam Pattern
The details about NIMCET 2022 exam pattern are as follows:
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Sheet Based)
- Type of Questions: Objective type Multiple-choice Questions
- Number of Questions: 120
- Language of Exam: English
- Marking scheme: Each question will carry 4 Marks
- Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
The subject wise number of Questions is given below:
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| General English | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
NIMCET 2022 Syllabus
The subject wise syllabus for NIMCET 2022 exam is given below:
- Mathematics (50 Questions): Set Theory, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, Trigonometry etc.
- Analytical Ability & Logical reasoning (40 Questions): This section will cover logical situations and Questions on the basis of a given passage.
- Computer Awareness (10 Questions): Computer Basics (CPU, input/output devices, Organization of a computer, computer memory, and back-up devices etc) and Data Representation (characters, integers, binary and hexadecimal representation, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams etc.)
- General English (20 Questions): Comprehension, Basic English Grammar, word power, antonyms and synonyms, technical writing, meaning of words and phrases, vocabulary etc.
NIMCET Preparation strategy 2022
NITs are some of the most renowned institutes in India. This is the reason why the competition level in NIMCET 2022 is expected to be considerably high. The aspirant can follow the tips given below to prepare for this exam in a better way.
- Focus on Important subjects: As you can see in the exam pattern the Mathematics and Analytical Ability & logical reasoning covers 90 Questions out of 120. So, it is advised that you should focus more on these two subjects.
- Solve previous year Question Papers: Solving Mock tests and previous year question papers will help you simulate the exam environment and better understanding of exam pattern.
- Study from high quality study material: A lot of books are available in the market for NIMCET 2022 preparation. It is recommended that you should follow only the recommended books from quality writers.
- Revise regularly: It is very important that you should keep on revising the topics you have studied so that you will be able to memorize the things easily at the time of exam.
Recommended Books for NIMCET 2022 Exam
It is important that candidates should follow the high-quality books for their preparation. Some of the recommended books for NIMCET 2022 are as follows:
- Arihant MCA Entrance Test (Self Study Guide) By Amit M. Agarwal
- Excel With Objective Book For NIMCET By J B Dixit, Ruchi Sharma, Ashish Mangal
- The Aptitude Test Workbook By Jim Barrett
- Mathematics General Aptitude Books by R.S.Agarwal.
NIMCET Admit Card 2022
After the scrutiny of the application form, the admit card will be available for download through the official website. Candidates, please note that the admit cards will not be sent by post or any other offline medium. If any candidate faces a difficulty in downloading the admit card then he/she should contact authorities immediately. No applicant will be allowed to appear for the exam without a valid admit card.
NIMCET Result 2022
NIMCET 2022 result along with the ranks secured by the candidates will be updated on the official website. It will mandatory for every candidate to download the result from the official website as no separate rank card will be sent to the candidates. The candidate who will score a zero or negative marking in Mathematics or total marks will be disqualified.
NIMCET Counselling 2022
Soon after the declaration of result, the successful candidates have to participate in NIMCET 2022 counseling. The counselling process will conclude in many rounds depending upon the availability of seats. During counseling process, the candidates have to report at any of the prescribed reporting center with original documents. The allotment of seats will be done solely on the basis of merit and choice filled by the candidates.
FAQ’s (Most Asked Questions)
Ques- What Is NIMCET?
Ans: NIMCET is a national level entrance test conducted for candidates seeking admission to MCA programme being offered by all NITs located across the country. So, if you are seeking admission to MCA programme offered by NITs then qualifying into this exam is must.
Ques: What is the minimum eligibility for appearing in NIMCET?
Ans: Candidates, who have obtained at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST) in the qualifying exam, are permitted to apply for NIMCET 2020. For more info I advise aspirants to read eligibility section of this article.
Ques: Is there any age limit for appearing in NIMCET exam?
Ans: No, there is no age limit for appearing in NIMCET.
Ques: What is the admission procedure?
Ans: Your admission will be based on your performance in NIMCET exam.
Ques: Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, negative marking rule will be applicable. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong attempt.
Ques: Can I submit the form in offline mode?
Ans: No, application form submitted in offline mode will not be accepted. Candidates have only one option of applying in online mode.
Ques: Admit card will be available in online mode or offline mode?
Ans: NIMCET admit card will be available in online mode at its official website.
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