Admission to MCA course in certain NIT’s is done on the basis of a common entrance exam called NIMCET. This objective model exam comprises questions from topics like Analytical Ability, General English, and Mathematics. Apart from this, the test also covers questions on computer basics, and analytical and logical reasoning.

Exam Pattern for NIT-NIMCET

There will be 120 objective model questions for this written test. Candidates are requested to complete the test within two hours. Maximum marks for the examination is 480. Each question answered correctly carries 4 marks. There is reduction of one mark for every wrong answer. Main topics covered under the test are mentioned below.

• Analytical Ability
• Computer Awareness
• General English
• Logical Reasoning
• Mathematics

There will be 40 questions in mathematics section and 15 questions in Computer Awareness. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability part comprises of 50 questions. Rest of the 15 questions will be based on English comprehension and verbal ability.

Syllabus for NIT-NIMCET

Mathematics

Set Theory

• Cardinality
• Intersection
• Permutations and combinations
• Sets
• Union

Coordinate Geometry

• Distance formulae
• Equation of a line
• Equations of a circle
• Equations of a hyperbola
• Equations of a parabola
• Equations of an ellipse
• Intersection of lines
• Pair of straight lines
• Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates

Probability and Statistics

• Averages
• Dependent Events
• Frequency distributions
• Independent Events
• Measures of central tendencies
• Probability theory

Calculus

• Continuous function
• Definite integrals
• Differentiation of function
• Integration of function by partial fraction
• Integration of function by parts
• Integration of function by substitution
• Limit of functions
• Maxima and minima
• Tangents and normals

Vectors

• Addition and subtraction of vectors
• Position vector
• Scalar and vector products

Algebra

• Fundamental operations in Algebra
• Arithmetic progression
• Determinants and matrices
• Factorization
• Geometric progression
• Harmonic progression
• Indices
• Linear / quadratic equations
• Logarithms
• Simultaneous Equations

Trigonometry

• General solutions of trigonometric equations
• Properties of triangles
• Simple identities
• Solution of triangles
• Trigonometric equations

Computer Awareness

• Computer Fundamentals
• Back-up devices
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Computer memory
• Input/output devices
• Organization of a Computer

Binary Arithmetic

• Binary Addition
• Binary division
• Binary multiplication
• Binary subtraction
• Boolean algebra
• Floating point representation of numbers
• Truth tables
• Two’s complement arithmetic
• Venn diagrams

Data Representation

• Representation of binary and hexadecimal
• Representation of character
• Representation of integers and fractions

General English

• Basic English Grammar
• Comprehension
• Meanings of words and phrases
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Technical writing
• Vocabulary
• Word power

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning

• Letter and Symbol Series
• Verbal Classification
• Verbal Reasoning
• Logical Problems
• Logical Puzzles
• Seating Arrangement
• Syllogisms

Eligible candidates can attend the entrance exam in any of the participating NIT centers. Such candidates should forward their application prior in advance through the web portal of NIMCET.