What is NIMCET?
NIMCET is the shortened form of National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test. This nationwide entrance test is conducted every year for admission in MCA (Master in Computer Application) Course in participating NITs.
The candidates appearing in the NIMCET examination 2024 must secure a good rank to be considered eligible for admission to 10 NITs and IIIT Bhopal. According to their ranks, successful candidates will be assigned seats at different campuses of 10 NITs across India.
Every year, around 25, 000 eligible candidates register for NIMCET exam. Around 805 seats are available in 10 NITs. Besides NITs, many institutes and universities including IIIT Bhopal consider NIMCET scores as the yardstick to select students for admissions to their MCA programmes.
10 NITs Are:
Ø Agartal
Ø Allahabad (Prayagraj)
Ø Bhopal
Ø Jamshedpur
Ø Kurukshetra
Ø Patna
Ø Raipur
Ø Surathkal
Ø Tiruchirappali (Trichy)
Ø Warangal
The syllabus and curriculum of the MCA program at NITs are designed in alignment with the needs of various IT firms across India and abroad. MCA graduates are considered perfect fits for the jobs in the IT sector.
What is the Eligibility Criteria to Appear for NIMCET Exam 2024?
Ø The candidate must be an Indian citizen to appear in NIMCET exam.
Ø There is no lower or upper age limit to appear in the NIMCET 2024 to secure admission to the Master of Computer Application Program.
Ø The candidate
- Must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (Cut-off mark of 55% or cut-off point of 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale for SC/ST/PwD) in any 3-year Undergraduate Program with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects.
or - Must be a B.E/B. Tech from a recognized University/Institution.
Point to Note: Converting scored marks from percentage to CGPA and vice-versa is strictly prohibited.
Candidates, who will appear in the qualifying examination 2024, can also apply for NIMCET 2024. However, such candidates must furnish a certificate issued by the Head of the Institute where the candidates have studied or have been studying as a proof of their candidature to be eligible for appearing in the NIMCET 2024.
All candidates must submit the proof of their eligibility criteria to appear for NIMCET 2024 at the time of Admission/Counselling. The last date of submitting the proof is September 15, 2024, failing which will lead to admission cancellation by the respective NITs.
Students, who have done Bachelor Degree Program (B. SC/B. Sc. (Hons)/BCA/BIT) of 3 years from Open Universities, can apply for NIMCET exam 2024 provided the program is approved by AICTE/UGC and DEC (Distance Education Council) of Government of India.
Payment: Candidates must pay non-refundable Application Processing Fee through the provisions made in the NIMCET 2024 website before the final date of online application form submission. Application processing fee is Rs 2500 for OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC Category and Rs 1250 for SC/ST/PwD Category.
NIMCET 2024 Examination Syllabus
The syllabus for NIMCET covers Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness and General English. Interested candidates can check the topics covered in NIMCET exam 2024 syllabus.
NIMCET 2024 Syllabus for Mathematics
Set Theory: Concept of sets- Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations.
Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and dispersions.
Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear/quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices.
Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a line, and the intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.
Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas.
Vectors: The position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.
Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.
NIMCET 2024 Syllabus for Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
The questions in this section will cover logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage.
NIMCET 2024 Syllabus for 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: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating-point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams.
NIMCET 2024 Syllabus for General English
Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates’ general understanding of the English language.
There will be questions on the following topics – Comprehension, vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs, prepositions and articles), word power, synonyms and antonyms, the meaning of words and phrases, technical writing
NIMCET 2024 Notification
The application process for NIMCET 2024 has started from March 6, 2024. The last date of application submission is April 20, 2024 5 PM.
The edit window for the form will open on April 24, 2024 and close on April 26, 2024 5 PM.
Candidates can download hall tickets or admit cards from the official website of NIMCET. Admit cards will be disbursed from May 28, 2024 to June 8, 2024.
The official website of NIMCET is nimcet.in.
NIMCET 2024 Contact Details
The Chairman/Secretary
NIMCET-2024
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur (West Bengal). PIN – 713209
Contact No. : 0343-2752123
Fax No. : 0343-2547375