About NIMCET:

NIMCET is a national level common entrance test conducted by NITs for admission to their MCA programme. The admission to the MCA course offered by NIT Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirapalli and Warangal for the year 2015 - 16 will be based only on the rank obtained in NIMCET2015. The exam will be held on 31st May 2015. NIMCET 2015 will be conducted by NIT Agartala.

About NIMCET 2015:

Eligibility for NIMCET:

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 ( Min 3 years full time) OR BE / B.Tech 

List of NITs participating in NIMCET2015:

The eleven NITs participating in NiMCET2015 are NIT Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirapalli and Warangal .

The exam was conducted at 21 centres - Agartala,Raipur, Allahabad, Rourkela, Bhopal, Silchar, Calicut, Srinagar, Durgapur, Surat, Hamirpur, Surathkal, Jaipur, Tiruchirappalli, Jalandhar, Warangal, Jamshedpur, Delhi, Kurukshetra, Kolkata, Patna

Test Pattern :

NIMCET-2015 test will be conducted with only one question paper containing 120 multiple choice questions covering the following subjects

1. Mathematics - 50 questions
2. Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning - 40 questions
3. Computer Awareness - 10 questions
4. General English - 20 questions

A candidate scoring zero or negative marks either in Mathematics or Total marks will be disqualified. Each correct answer carries FOUR marks and wrong answer NEGATIVE ONE mark. Marks obtained in Maths, Reasoning, Computers and English will be multiplied by a factor of 3, 1.5, 2 and 1 respectively. And hence maximum weighted marks will be 1000.

As a result of this, the weightage of various test areas is :

Mathematics - 50 Qs x 4 Marks x 3 = Max 600 Marks
Reasoning - Max 240 Marks
Computers - Max 80 Marks
English - Max 80 Marks

Total weightage is 60%(Maths), 24% (Reas) and 8% each for Computers and English

Ranking will be made based on the total weighted marks obtained by the candidate. In case of a tie, it will be resolved based on weighted marks in Mathematics, then on weighted marks in Logical reasoning and then on weighted marks in Computer Awareness.

The detailed syllabus is as given below :

MCA seats in Participating Institutes

1. Among the All India Quota seats, there is no separate state-wise quota


2. SC/ST and OBC Reservations – As per Government of India Rules


3. Seat Matrix: Subject to change


4. PwD – Persons with Disabilities

How to Apply:

All the eligible candidates should register in the NIMCET 2015 website by creating a username and password by themselves between 16-02-2015 and 06-04-2015 (5.00 pm) IST. One time password (OTP) will be send to applicants mobile number at the time of registration process which need to be entered in the OTP page. Now the online application form can be completed .The print out of the generated application form along with all relevant documents should reach the Secretary, NIMCET-2015 latest on 20-04-2015.

NIMCET 2015 fee:
Open/OBC category: Rs.1800
SC/ST Category - Rs.900

The processing fee has to be paid through NIMCET 2015 website only using any one of the following options - Credit Card, Debit Card, Debit Card + ATM PIN, Internet Banking.

The completely filled-in application form along with all enclosures should be sent by speed post/registered post so as to reach on or before Tuesday, 20th April, 2015 [ 5 pm] to

The Secretary,
NIMCET-2015,
National Institute of Technology- Agartala
Barjala, Jirania, TRIPURA (W)
Post Office: NIT Agartala
Pin: 799046

Enclosures:

1.Generated Application Form signed at the bottom of each page and at the Signature place of the Declaration part.
2.The print out of payment receipt
3. Copies of Mark sheets of (a) SSC or 10th Class or equivalent and (b) qualifying Degree
4.If applicable, Category Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format given in the NIMCET 2015 brochure.
(v) If applicable, Persons with Disabilities Certificate issued by competent authority in the prescribed format given in the NIMCET 2015 brochure.
(vi) Certificate(in a specified proforma) issued by head of the institution in case of candidates appearing for their final examination in the academic year 2014-15.

Important Dates :

1. Opening and submission of Online Application form: 16.02.2015(10 a.m.) to 06.04.2015 (5.00 pm) IST


2. Last date for receipt of application form along with the relevant documents - 20.04.2015(5 p.m.)


3. Availability of Admit card on web for download - 8th May, 2015


4. Date and Time of Examination: 31st May, 2015 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon


5. Date of Publication of Result (Tentative) - 10th June, 2015


6. Last Date for Choice filling/Locking choice : 11th - 15th June, 2015


7. First Round of Allotment - 18th June, 2015


8. First round of Remote reporting in person - 22nd to 23rd June 2015

Admission Procedure:

NIMCET 2015 application form is common for appearing for Entrance Test, counseling and admission to MCA at all the eleven participating NITs.Candidates are not required to apply separately to any NIT for admission to MCA programme.

Candidates satisfying eligibility and qualifying criteria will be awarded with NIMCET-2015 rank.

The candidates who obtained rank in NIMCET-2015 are eligible for admission into MCA programme at the participating NITs.

These candidates need to download the rank cards from the NIMCET 2015 website. Then they can login and fill the choices of participating institutes in their order of preference between 11-06-2015 and 15-06-2015. These choices can be modified/reordered any number of times before locking.

Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to any one of the participating institutes on the dates specified in each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds. Reporting at any institute other than the allotted institute is called Remote Reporting. Remote reporting is permitted in first and second rounds of allotment only.

After the third round of allotment, candidates are required to physically present at the latest allotted institute for admission and attend the classes.

After third round of reporting, vacant seats in all participating NITs will be published in the NIMCET 2015 website. Candidates who were not allotted any seat from first to third round of allotment and those who have surrendered their seats are only eligible to fill fresh choices. Final round of allotment will be done and candidates, who are offered seats in this round, must report to the allotted institute to attend the classes.