NIMCET- 2015 is a National Level Entrance Test for admission into Master of Computer Applications Programme (MCA) offered by11 participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli and Warangal, for the year 2015-16
11 National Institute of Technology are participating in NIMCET 2015 which is given below
List of Participating Institutes
NIT Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli and Warangal
Eligibility Criteria
Indian Nationals securing$ at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale# (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale in case of SC, ST) in B.Sc /B.Sc (Hons)/ BCA /BIT of minimum three years full-time; or
B.E/B.Tech or equivalent from a recognized University are eligible to appear for NIMCET-2015 test
Candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for NIMCET-2015 and such candidates shall have to furnish the proof (in the form of a certificate issued by the Head of institution where the candidate has studied) of candidature for appearing the examinations during the academic year 2014-15
All candidates shall submit the proof of fulfilling the eligibility criteria of NIMCET-2015 at the time of Counseling/Admission but not later than 15th Sept. 2015, failing which their admission is liable to be cancelled by the respective NITs
*Students who have completed/completing degree B.Sc/B.Sc (Hons)/BCA/ BIT of 3 years from Open Universities are also eligible to apply provided their programme is approved by UGC / AICTE and Distance Education Council (DEC) of Govt. of India
Conversion from CGPA to percentage and vice-versa is not permitted; (OR)
The percentages of marks in qualifying degree are to be calculated on the basis of marks obtained in all the subjects studied in all the years including languages, optional and additional subjects studied, if any
The aggregate of marks secured in all the subjects in all the years computed using this method of calculation alone be considered by NIMCET-2015 for deciding eligibility
Admission Procedure
The candidates who appeared and obtained marks in NIMCET-2015 will be allotted ranks
The candidates who obtained rank in NIMCET-2015 only shall be eligible for admission into MCA programme at the participating institutes
Important features regarding applying for NIMCET-2015 through online, syllabus for the test, test centers, criteria to award a rank, rank card, admission procedure, list of participating institutes with total number of seats, seat distribution, contact addresses, admission schedule are given in this brochure
Candidates are advised to read this brochure and visit our website https://nimcet2015.nita.ac.in regularly for updates till the end of counseling
Note: Hereafter, qualifying degree means (i) B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) / BCA/ BIT of minimum 3 years duration; or (ii) BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in engineering studied by an applicant
Instructions to Candidates Appearing for the Test
Candidates have to report at the examination hall in the allotted test center with Admit Card by 09.30 am on 31st May 2015 (Sunday)
Candidates have to bring their own black or blue ink ball point pen for filling bubbles and particulars on the OMR Sheet. Candidates are advised to completely fill the bubble corresponding to correct answer for each question. Calculators, mobile phones or any other electronic gadgets are NOT allowed in to the examination hall
Test Pattern
NIMCET-2015 test will be conducted with only one question paper containing 120 multiple choice questions covering the following subjects. Multiple Choice Questions will be written in English Language only and will not be translated into any other language
1. Mathematics 50 questions
2. Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning 40 questions
3. Computer Awareness 10 questions
4. General English 20 questions
The duration of NIMCET-2015 examination is 2 hours and Question Paper will consist of 120 multiple choice questions with four choices for each question
All rough work is to be done in the Test Booklet only. The candidate should not do any rough work or put any stray marks on the OMR Sheet
Exam Centres: Agartala, Raipur, Allahabad, Rourkela, Bhopal, Silchar, Calicut, Srinagar, Durgapur, Surat, Hamirpur, Surathkal, Jaipur, Tiruchirappalli, Jalandhar, Warangal, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Delhi, Patna
(This is tentative list of test centers. If enough number of candidates do not opt for a particular centre that centre may be cancelled and then center chosen as second choice will be allotted automatically)
How to Apply
Candidates should apply for NIMCET-2015 through Online only
Candidates must follow instructions strictly as given in the website https://nimcet2015.nita.ac.in
Applications not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified
Online Submission of Application Forms
Candidates should pay the non-refundable processing fee (Rs.1800/- for OPEN/OBC and Rs.900/- for SC/ST) through NIMCET-2015 website only before final submission of the online application form in the https://nimcet2015.nita.ac.in website
Candidates should register on NIMCET-2015 website with login, password and then fill all the details as per the Online Form
After successful filling of data online and pressing submit button, a complete application form with unique application number will be generated. Candidate must quote this unique application number in future correspondences till the test is conducted
Candidates are required to take printout of the generated application form and send it with e-receipt of the payment and all relevant documents – “The Secretary, NIMCET-2015, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Barjala, Jirania-799046, Tripura (W)” by Speed Post/Registered Post on or before 20th April 2015
Please ensure all the supporting documents as specified in check-list are enclosed
Please keep two copies of the application and e-receipt for future reference
Candidates must remember their login, password, security questions and answers, e-mail id entered in the application till the end of NIMCET-2015 process
Candidates will not be allowed to create multiple user logins
Candidates can use one mobile number to create only one account. Candidate must retain the same mobile number till admission through NIMCET 2015 is over
The application forms received after the last date 20th April 2015 (even though the application is successfully uploaded), and the applications without supporting documents or e-receipt will be summarily rejected
Important Dates
Publication of Advertisement in Press and Website: 11th February 2015 (Wednesday)
Opening date for online login creation and submission of Online Application form: 16th February 2015 (Monday, 10.00 am)
Closing Date of Online Login Creation: 06th April 2015 (Monday, 05.00 pm)
Last date for online submission of application: 06th April 2015 (Monday, 11.59 pm)
Last date for receipt of printout of electronically filled application form along with requisite DD by speed post/Registered post: 20th April 2015 [Monday, 05.00 pm)
Availability of Admit card on Website for download: 08th May 2015 (Friday)
Date & Time of Exam: 31th May 2015 (Sunday)
Date of Publication of Result (Tentative): 10th June 2015 (Wednesday)
Counseling Dates (Tentative): Thursday 11th – Monday 15th June 2015 (automatically locks by 05.00 pm on 15th June 2015)
First Round of Allotment: 18th June 2015 (Thursday)
First round of remote reporting in person: 22th June 2015 (Monday) to 23rd June 2015 (Tuesday)
Second round of Allotment/up gradation: 26th June 2015 (Friday)
Second round of Remote reporting in person (fresh allotees must report. And allotees whose seats are upgraded need to report only if they wish to modify their option): 29th June 2015 to 30th June 2015
Third round of allotment/upgradation: 03rd July 2015 (Friday)
Third round of reporting in person at the allotted institute: 09th July 2015 to 10th July 2015
Surrendering the allotted seats by those who do not wish to join the allotted institute, but wish to participate in final round of allotment: 13th July 2015 to 14th July 2015
Announcement of vacant seats: 16th July 2015 (Thursday)
Fresh Choice Filling: 17th – 18nd July 2015 (11.59 pm)
Final round of allotment: 21th July 2015
Final round of reporting at allotted institute: 22th July 2015 to 28st July 2015
(Optional) Announcement of Spot round of admission by the respective NITs for any vacant seats on their websites: 30th July 2015to 07th August 2015
Note: If Time is unspecified, then know and follow the business hours of the concerned participating institute
