NIMCET 2026 Registration Open for MCA Admissions — Apply by May 1

The National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026 registration has officially begun for candidates aspiring to pursue Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programmes at National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and select Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs).

NIMCET 2026 Important Dates

Here are the key dates for the NIMCET 2026 application process and exam: )

• Registration start date: 3 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last date to apply: 1 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Application correction window: 5 May – 7 May 2026
• Admit card download period: 27 May – 6 June 2026
• Exam date: 6 June 2026 (CBT mode)

NIT Tiruchirappalli is conducting the national‑level entrance exam this year on behalf of all participating institutes.

Who Can Apply NIMCET 2026?

To be eligible for NIMCET 2026, candidates must:

• Be Indian nationals.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree (such as B.Sc., BCA, B.Tech) with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject at the graduate or 10 + 2 level.
• Score a minimum of 60% (6.5 CGPA) in aggregate in the qualifying degree (55%/6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
• Final‑year students who will complete their degree before admissions can also apply.

How to Apply for NIMCET 2026?

Candidates should follow these steps to register:

1. Visit the official NIMCET portal — nimcet.admissions.nic.in
2. Click on the “NIMCET 2026 Registration” link and create a login account.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
4. Upload self‑attested PDFs of marksheets and passport‑size photograph.
5. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking/UPI/Debit‑Credit Card.
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation for future stages.

The application is completely online; no offline form submissions will be accepted.

NIMCET 2026 Application Fee and Other Details

• The exam fee typically varies by category, with separate fees for general and reserved categories.
• Candidates should check the official brochure for fee refund policies and any waivers.

What’s Next After Registration?

• After submitting the NIMCET application, candidates can make corrections during the correction window (5–7 May) if needed
• Admit cards will be released online by 27 May 2026.
• The entrance test will be conducted on 6 June 2026 in a computer‑based mode.
• Results and counselling details will be announced after the exam.

NIMCET scores are a key determinant of admission into MCA programmes at NITs and IIITs, making it a critical exam for postgraduate IT aspirants.