NIT MCA Common Entrance Test Application Process 2026

NIMCET 2026 Registration Started

NIMCET 2026 registration has started. Candidates can apply on the official NIMCET website, nimcet.admissions.nic.in, until May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The correction window for the NIMCET 2026 application form will open from May 5 to May 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted on June 6, 2026.

The registration fee is different for unreserved and reserved category students. The fee for general category students is Rs. 2500, and for SC/ST/PwD candidates it is Rs. 1250.

For registration, candidates must have a passport-size photograph, a scanned copy of their signature, and other required certificates. The form correction window will open after the application process, allowing candidates to fix any mistakes.

NIMCET 2026 Application Dates

NIMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

• There is no stated age limit to be eligible for the exam.

Academic Qualification

• Candidates must have studied B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons) / BCA / BIT / B.E / B.Tech of minimum three years full-time from a recognized University with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects.
• They must have minimum 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale for SC/ST candidates).
• Candidates in the final year of the qualifying exam are also eligible. They must present the passing certificate before September 15, 2026.

Number of Attempts

• There is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for NIMCET.

How to Fill NIMCET Application Form 2026

Step 1: Registration

1. Visit the official website nimcet.in.
2. Register using Name, Email ID, Phone Number, and Security Question.
3. A confirmation mail will be sent to the registered email ID.
4. Click on "confirm my account" in the email received.
5. Reset the password.

Step 2: Filling the Application Form

After registration, candidates can proceed to fill in the NIMCET application form with the required details.

NIMCET 2026 Common Questions

Forgotten Application Form Credentials

If a candidate forgets their NIMCET application form credentials, they should visit the official NIMCET website and click on the 'Student login' tab. There, they will find the 'Forget Password' option to generate a new password for NIMCET 2026.

Correcting Mistakes in the Application Form

Yes, candidates can make corrections in their NIMCET application form 2026. National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur will open a separate window for the application form correction.

Online or Offline Application Mode

The application form for NIMCET 2026 is available online only. Candidates can get the application form from the official website, nimcet.in.

How to Fill the NIMCET 2026 Application Form

The NIMCET 2026 application form is filled online in four steps. The steps are login, fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee.

Step 1- Login

Login using the Email ID and Password created during registration.

Step 2- Fill the Application Form

Click on the NIMCET Application Form link after logging in. Fill in the information asked in the form.

• Personal Details
• Academic Details
• Marks Information
• Test Center Choice (Top 3 preference)

Click on "Submit" after filling the details. Review all the information provided. If any changes are required, go back and make the changes, else click on "Submit" again.

Step 3- Uploading the Documents

Upload the duly attested scanned images of the required documents. The documents must meet the stated specifications.

Click on Review the Application Form after uploading the documents. Click on Final Submit to complete this step.

Step 4- Payment of Application Fee

The application fee for NIMCET 2026 can only be paid online. Payment can be made using Netbanking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

After completing the payment, download the NIMCET application form. Take a print out of the form for future reference.

NIMCET Application Form Correction 2026

NIT Jamshedpur will provide the NIMCET 2026 form correction facility tentatively from the 2nd week of April 2026. Candidates who have made errors can edit their application. The correction is a one-time facility, and no further edit options will be entertained.

Follow these steps to correct the application form:

1. Draft an email to nimcet@nitrr.ac.in with CC to th.nimcet21@nitrr.ac.in. The email must request to unlock the NIMCET 2026 application form. The email must be sent from the registered email ID for NIMCET 2026 only.
2. Mention the name and NIMCET application number in the email. Attach a downloaded confirmation page of the NIMCET application form along with other documents. Mention the mistakes that have to be corrected in the application form.
3. The authorities will then unlock the NIMCET application form. The candidates will be intimated through email.
4. Candidates can access their application form and make the required changes or corrections.

Details Asked in NIMCET Application Form 2026

The application form asks for personal, academic, and marks information. Candidates also need to select their top 3 test center preferences.

NIMCET 2026 Application Form Details

NIT Jamshedpur is expected to release the NIMCET 2026 Application Form in the 1st week of March 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for the exam till the 2nd week of April 2026 tentatively.

The application process is completely online. Offline application forms are not available for NIMCET 2026 registration.

NIMCET 2026 Form Correction

Yes, candidates can edit or change details in their submitted NIMCET 2026 application form. NIT Jamshedpur will open the NIMCET 2026 Form Correction window, likely from the 2nd week of April 2026.

During this window, candidates can make certain corrections to their submitted application form.

NIMCET 2026 Application Fee

The NIMCET 2026 application fee is non-refundable. Candidates cannot get a refund once they pay the fee.

Only online payment mode is acceptable for paying the application fee during NIMCET 2026 registration. Payment by DD, cheque, or cash is not allowed.

• Payment mode: Online only
• Payment gateway: SBI Collect
• Fee refundable: No

NIMCET 2026 Age Limit

There is no age limit to apply for NIMCET 2026 registration. Candidates of any age can apply, provided they meet other eligibility criteria.

Details Required in NIMCET Application Form

The NIMCET application form requires candidates to fill in personal, academic, and marks information. The table below shows the fields that need to be filled.