NIMCET 2016

NIMCET-2016
29th May 2016 (Sunday) 10.00 am to 12.00 Noon

Conducted by:-

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur 713209,
West Bengal, INDIA
Phone No: 0343-2752123, Fax: 0343-2547375
Mail Id: nimcet2016@gmail.com

http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in
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Prof. Asok De

Prof. S Ghosh

Chairman, NIMCET-2016 & Director,

NIT Durgapur
Nimcet2016@gmail.com

Dean(Academic), NIT, Durgapur

nimcet2016@gmail.com

Dr B Sen

Dr. P S Bhowmick
Asstt. Secretary NIMCET(2016) and
Assoc. Dean(Academic & Examinations),
NIT Durgapur
nimcet2016@gmail.com

Asstt. Secretary, NIMCET-2016,

NIT, Durgapur
nimcet2016@gmail.com

Dr. A Sharma

Dr. D R Kisku

Jt. Convener, NIMCET-2016,

NIT Durgapur
nimcet2016@gmail.com

Jt. Convener, NIMCET-2016,

NIT Durgapur
nimcet2016@gmail.com

Prof. G Sanyal
Secretary, NIMCET-2016, NIT, Durgapur
nimcet2016@gmail.com

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IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Candidates should apply for NIMCET-2016 through Online only

Candidates must follow instructions and guidelines strictly, mentioned in the website
http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in .
Applications not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

2. ON-LINE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:

Candidates should pay the non-refundable processing fee (Rs. 2,000/- for OPEN/OBC and
Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST) through SBI-I collect and NIMCET-2016 only before final submission
of the online application form through the URL: http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in website. No
other means of Collection of Application fees will be entertained.
Candidates should register on NIMCET-2016 website with login, password and then fill all
the details as per the instruction in the Online Application Form.
After successful filling of information on 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 admission process is
completed.
Candidates are required to take printout of the generated application form and send it
with payment -receipt and other relevant documents The Secretary, NIMCET-2016,
National Institute of Technology, M.G Avenue, Durgapur-713209 by Speed Post/
Registered Post so as to reach on or before 18th April, 2016.
Please ensure all the supporting documents as specified in check-list are enclosed.
Please keep two copies of the application and payment-receipt for future reference.
Candidates must remember their login, password, e-mail-id entered in the application till
the end of NIMCET-2016 process.
Candidates will not be allowed to create multiple user logins.
Candidates can use one mobile number and valid email-id to create only one account.
Candidate must retain the same mobile number and email-id till the admission through
NIMCET 2016 is over.
The application forms, received after the last date 18th April, 2016 (even though the
application is successfully uploaded), the applications without supporting documents and
payment-receipt will be summarily rejected.

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NIMCET-2016 is not responsible for any postal delays and hence candidates are advised to
post the generated application form with all necessary documents and payment receipt
well in advance so as to reach latest by 18-04-2016.
3. Admit cards will not be sent to the candidates individually by post. Eligible candidates can
download their own Admit Cards. In case the Admit Card is not available for downloading, the
candidates should send an e-mail to nimcet2016@gmail.com between 16th to 26th May, 2016 giving
details of the candidates application number and proof for remittance of fee. Telephone enquiries
will not be entertained.
4. Candidate must preserve the Admit Card till the entire process of admission is complete. Request
for issue of duplicate Admit Card will not be entertained after the examination in any case.
Application number should be quoted in all subsequent correspondences.

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1.0 About NIMCET-2016

National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are Institutes of National Importance and are Centrally
Funded Technical Institutes. The NIMCET is NIT MCA Common Entrance Test, a National Level Test
conducted by NITs for admission in to their MCA programme. The admission to the MCA
programme in to NITs at Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur,
Kurukshetra, Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli and Warangal for the year 2016-17 is based on the
Rank obtained in NIMCET-2016 only. The Curriculum and Syllabi of Master of Computer
Applications (MCA) programme, offered by NITs, are designed considering the needs of different
Information Technology firms in India and abroad.

2.0 Eligibility Criteria to Appear For NIMCET-2016.

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
(i) BSc / BSc (Hons) / BCA / BIT of minimum three years full-time*;
OR
(ii) B E / B Tech or equivalent from a recognized University are eligible to appear for NIMCET2016 test.
#

CGPA other than 10 point scale will be converted to 10 point scale based on unitary method.

Candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for
NIMCET-2016 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 2015-16. All candidates shall submit the proof of
fulfilling the eligibility criteria of NIMCET-2016 at the time of Counseling/Admission but not later
than 15-09-2016, failing which their admission is liable to be cancelled by the respective NITs.
*Students who have completed/completing degree BSc / BSc(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.
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

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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-2016 for deciding eligibility.

2.1 Admission through NIMCET-2016:

The candidates who appeared and obtained marks in NIMCET-2016 will be allotted ranks by
adopting the criteria stated in Section 15.0 of this brochure (see section 15.0 for details). The
candidates who obtained rank in NIMCET-2016 only shall be eligible for admission into MCA
programme at the participating institutes.
Important features regarding applying for NIMCET-2016 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(tentative), seat distribution, contact addresses, admission schedule are given
in this brochure. Candidates are advised to read this brochure and visit our website
http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in regularly for updates till the end of counseling.
Note : Hereafter, qualifying degree means (i) BSc / BSc(Hons) / BCA/ BIT of minimum 3 years
duration; or (ii) BE/BTech or equivalent degree in engineering studied by an applicant.

3.0 Seven Stages of Process of NIMCET-2016

The entire process that a candidate has to undergo consists of seven stages:
A. Registration and Applying Online for the test : All the eligible candidates should register in the
website http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in by creating a username and password by themselves
between 03-03-2016 and 17-04-2016 (5.00 pm) IST. Documents (both soft and hard copies)
needed for completing the registration are:
(i) Payment receipt generated after paying processing fee through NIMCET 2016 website only
(see section 5.0);
(ii) Passport size photograph and its scanned copy (maximum size :30 KB), signature (maximum
size:10 KB),
(iii) all certificates and marks memorandum of X Class and qualifying degree.
Then fill the online application form, pay the application fee through SBI-I collect and take print
of the generated application form. Completed application along with all relevant documents
with payment receipt should reach, The Secretary, NIMCET-2016, M G Avenue, Durgapur
713209, on or before 18-04-2016.
B. Writing NIMCET-2016 TEST: Download the admit card between 16-05-2016 and 26-05-2016 at
any time and write the NIMCET-2016 test which is scheduled to be conducted on 29th May 2016
(Sunday) between 10.00 A.M and 12.00 noon at various test centers listed in Table 1 of Section
10. Candidates should be present in the examination hall of the test center before 9.30 am on
29-05-2016. Syllabus and test pattern are given in this brochure.

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C. Choice filling and locking: Candidates satisfying eligibility (see section 2.0) and qualifying criteria
(see section 15.0) will be awarded with NIMCET-2016 rank. The ranks of the eligible candidates
will be announced tentatively on or before 06-06-2016. The candidates need to download the
rank cards from the website. Candidates who got a rank can login and fill the choices of
participating institutes in their order of preference between 10-06-2016 and 15-06-2016. They
can modify these choices (or) reorder them any number of times before locking. It will not be
possible to access their choices after locking. All the candidates have to lock their choices on or
before 5 pm on 15-06-2016. The choices of all candidates will automatically be locked by the
server of NIMCET-2016 at 5 pm on 15-06-2016.
D. Online Seat Allotment and personally reporting at any remote/participating institute:
Candidates will be offered seats based on their choices in the order of NIMCET-2016 rank in
three rounds of allotment. Candidates who are allotted a seat must report personally to any
one of the participating institute 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. During this reporting, all the
candidates have to get their original academic documents, caste and relevant certificates
verified and submit one copy of payment receipt of the initial fee of Rs.10,000/- paid through
SBI-I collect only and give their option in the option form. They will also be issued a provisional
admission letter.
Note: Candidates, who get seats in first round of allotment and do not report at any reporting
center between 22-06-2016 and 24-06-2016 between 10 A.M to 5 P.M, will be permanently
deleted from the database and will not be offered any seat in subsequent rounds of allotment.
Similarly, candidates who get seats only in second round (but not in first round) and do not
report at any reporting center between 01-07-2016 and 02-07-2016 will be permanently
deleted from the database and will not be offered any seat in the subsequent rounds of
allotment.
E. Getting Admitted into the Allotted Institute: After the third round of allotment, candidates are
required to physically present at the latest allotted institute for admission between 14-07-2016
and 15-07-2016 and attend the classes.
F. Surrendering seats by the candidates: Candidates who got seat allotted/upgraded in any
round(s), and do not wish to join the institute, but wish to participate in the final round of
allotment must approach a reporting center in person, surrender the seat between 18-7-2016
and 19-7-2016 by submitting a prescribed application. At a later stage, these candidates will
receive Rs.9,000/- after deducting Rs.1000/- through online transfer in to their account based
on their bank account number details entered in the prescribed application while surrendering.
G. Fresh Choice filling and final round of allotment: After third round of reporting, vacant seats in
all Participating NITs will be published in the website http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in on 23-072016 and 24-07-2016. Candidates who were not allotted any seat from first to third round of
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allotment and those who have surrendered their seats, are only eligible to fill fresh choices from
23-7-2016 to 24-07-2016 for final round of allotment. Final round of allotment will be done on
26-7-2016 and candidates, who are offered seats in this round, must report to the allotted
institute on or before 01-08-2016 to attend the classes.

4.0 Web Enabled On-Line Application Form

Eligible candidates as per section 2.0 are required to fill-in web enabled on-line application form
from any place of their convenience. Candidates are required to register themselves in the website
http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in by giving their username and password. Candidates are not
permitted to create multiple Ids.
Username: Username must be a string containing at least six alphanumeric characters with first
two and last two characters as alphabets. No special characters are allowed.
Password: Password must be a string containing at least six alphanumeric characters. No special
characters are allowed.
In case of any problem, they are advised to contact
Secretary/Assist Secretary/Jt. Convener,
NIMCET-2016, National Institute of Technology Durgapur,
Durgapur - 713209. E-mail: nimcet2016@gmail.com
IMPORTANT NOTE:
a) Read carefully the instructions to fill in online application form as described in section 6.0. in this
brochure.
b) Applicants should retain the same E-mail-id and mobile number till the completion of the
admission process through NIMCET-2016.
c) They are also required to take hard copy (a print out) of the generated application form, enclose
all relevant documents (Please enclose photocopy of both sides of mark sheets) and send it by
speed post / registered post to the following address along with copies of mark-sheets and passcertificates of SSC/10th class and Bachelors Degree along with payment receipt of processing fee
(Rs 2000/- for open / OBC category and Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST category).
Applications should reach by speed-post or registered-post on or before 18th April, 2016 [3 pm]

The Secretary, NIMCET-2016

M G Avenue, National Institute of Technology
Durgapur - 713209
Applications received after due date and time will not be considered. NIMCET-2016 is not
responsible for any postal delays and hence candidates are advised to post the filled-in application
with all necessary documents and payment receipt well in advance before the last date i.e., 18-42016. Rights are reserved by NIMCET-2016 for any change in this regard.

5.0 Processing Fee through SBI-I collect and NIMCET-2016 website

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The non-refundable application processing Fee for NIMCET-2016 for admission to the MCA
programme is Rs. 2000/- for OPEN/OBC category and Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST category candidates to
be paid by SBI-I collect only. No other means of collection will be entertained. Candidates have to
deposit an appropriate amount relevant to their category.

6.0 Instructions for Filling On-Line Application Form

Please read the following instructions carefully before you fill-in on-line application form
1. Before you start filling-in the on-line application form, keep the following documents ready
for uploading.
(a) Scanned copy of your recent passport size photograph (alternatively, get a digital
passport size photograph) and
(b) scanned copy of your signature.
Separate files should be created for the scanned photograph, scanned signature in
appropriate format (.jpeg, .png only). Maximum size of photograph file, signature file, are
30 KB and 10 KB respectively.
2. Use a Java script enabled browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or
above).

Browse the url http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in to get to home page of

NIMCET-2016.

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Click SIGN UP Here to create

new user account.

The applicants first need to click the SIGN UP Here link to create new user account. In the New
User Registration webpage, the applicants need to fill all the fields properly. Applicants need to
ensure that valid e-mail-id and 10 digit mobile number has been entered in the respective places.
Applicants need to retain the E-mail id and Mobile number till completion of the admission
process through NIMCET-2016.

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Applicants need to fill all the

fields properly and then click
Submit

Note:
i) Candidates have to remember their login, password, E-mail id, Mobile number, entered in the
application till the end of NIMCET-2016 process.
ii) Candidates will not be allowed to create multiple user logins.

3. In the Personal Information page, applicants need to fill all relevant Personal Information,
mentioned in the information brochure. Upload the photograph and the signature by clicking
the respective places and accordingly the Choose File and then selecting the corresponding
file.

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Fill-in all the three choices of examination centres in order of priority using drag-down menu.
(An opted centre may be cancelled, if sufficient number of candidates do not opt it.) For any
candidate, if all the selected choices of Centres are cancelled/not available, then a Centre
nearest to the first choice will be allotted to that candidate.
4. Then press save button and then next button take you to enter SSC/X class marks/grades.

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5. In case of grades, choose CGPA instead of Percentage in scale of marks. Then again press
save and then next button to take you to enter 12 th class/PUC marks. Then again press save
and then next button to take you to enter Qualifying degree marks/grades.
6. Enter subject, marks/grade obtained, maximum marks/point, credits for all the subjects and all
the years of the qualifying degree.
7. Once all the forms i.e., Personal Information, Educational Qualifications and Payment details are
completed, View button will appear. Press it.
8. Three pages application form will be generated with the particulars given by you. Verify it. If
you wish to edit then you can do so by pressing Edit button.
(Note: DO NOT TAKE PRINTOUT OF THE APPLICATION BEFORE PRESSING FINAL SUBMIT
BUTTON)
9. If you are sure that all the entries are made correct then press Final Submit. Once you press
Final Submit then you can not edit any data entered. Then Print Form button will appear
and press it.
10. Now, application form will be generated along with unique application number printed on right
top corner of first page. Please note the application number for all future references and
correspondence. Now take print out this generated application on A4 size paper and keep two
copies with you. Verify whether all the details are correct or not.
11. Put signature in each page at the bottom and also in the space provided for in the Declaration
part (3rd page). Applications without signature under declaration are considered as
incomplete.
12. Do not forget to enclose payment receipt with the generated application while posting it
reach, The Secretary, NIMCET-2016 office.
13. Enclose all the documents as listed in the check list (given in the next page). The completely
filled-in application form along with all enclosures should be sent to

The Secretary, NIMCET-2016,

National Institute of Technology- Durgapur
M G Avenue
Post Office: Durgapur
Pin: 713209
by speed post/registered post so as to reach on or before Tuesday, 18th April, 2016 [3 pm].

NOTE:
1. Check carefully the eligibility requirements of NIMCET-2016 as stated in this Information
Brochure.
2. The application will be rejected if the requirements are not met. The application is liable for
rejection if the dully-signed generated application form along with payment receipt of
processing fee and other documents is not received by the office of NIMCET-2016 on or
before Monday 18th April, 2016.

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3. OBC candidates have to satisfy both the caste and creamy layer requirements detailed on the
following National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) website:
http://ncbc.nic.in/Home.aspx
Performa for OBC certificate along with the undertaking given in Annexure-I is to be
submitted.
Submit copy of OBC Certificate which is issued on or after 01-02-2016 by competent
authority.
4. SC/ST category candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates should use the
respective Pro-forma given in Annexure II and III.

7.0 Check List :

Print the Check list given below and mark () in the box for compliance of each and send it along
with the generated application form, payment e-receipt and other documents.
In case, not applicable for (iv) or (vi) below, specify NA in the box.
(i) Generated Application Form signed at the bottom of each page and at the Signature place of
the Declaration part.
(ii) Payment through State Bank collect as processing fee for NIMCET-2016 worth (a) Rs.2,000/for Open/OBC, or (b) Rs. 1,000/- for SC/ST
(iii) Copies of Mark sheets of (a) SSC or 10th Class or equivalent and (b) qualifying Degree
(iv) If applicable, Category Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed
format given in Annexure I and II of this brochure.
(v) If applicable, Persons with Disabilities Certificate issued by competent authority in the
prescribed format given in Annexure III of this brochure.
(vi) Certificate issued by head of the institution in case of candidates appearing for their final
examination in the academic year 2015-16.(see annexure-IV for proforma of certificate)

8.0 Scrutiny of Application Form and Issuance of Admit Card

All the applications, received as Hard copies (Print out of on-line generated application forms) along
with payment receipt of processing fee and other documents, within the due date i.e 18/4/2016,
will be scrutinized. The applications without the required documents, mentioned above and
payment receipt, will be rejected and no admit card will be issued for such type of candidates.
For all eligible applicants, Admit Cards will be made available on the website,
http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in after scrutiny of their applications. Applicants will be required to
download their Admit Card after login to this website between 16th May, 2016 to 26th May, 2016.
The candidates shall have to produce the Admit Card at the Test Centre, counseling centre and
participating institute (PI) at the time of admission and advised to preserve till the NIMCET-2016
process is over.
Admit Cards will not be sent to the candidates individually by post.

9.0 Instructions to Candidates Appearing for the Test

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Candidates have to report at the allotted examination centre by 8.30 A.M with Admit Card on 29th
May, 2016 (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.
The duration of NIMCET-2016 examination is TWO 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.

10.0 Tentative List of Test Centres

Table: 1

TEST CENTRES

CENTRE CODES

TEST CENTRES

CENTRE CODES

Agartala

11

Raipur

22

Allahabad

12

Rourkela

23

Bhopal

13

Silchar

24

Calicut

14

Srinagar

25

Durgapur

15

Surat

26

Hamirpur

16

Surathkal

27

Jaipur

17

Tiruchirappalli

28

Jalandhar

18

Warangal

29

Jamshedpur

19

Kolkata

30

Kurukshetra

20

Delhi

31

Patna

21

NOTE: 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.

11.0 Indicative MCA Seats In Participating Institutes (PI)

Table :2
NIT

Quota

Agartala

All India

Allahabad

All India

Bhopal

All India

Calicut

All India

Durgapur

All India

Jamshedpur

All India

Kurukshetra

All India

Raipur
Surathkal

OP

OP-PwD OBC

OBC-PwD

SC

SC-PwD

ST

ST-PwD

Total
Seats

21
46

00
01

10
24

00
01

05
13

01
01

03
07

00
00

40
93

44
22

02
01

24
12

01
01

14
07

00
00

07
03

00
00

92
46

45
45

01
01

24
24

01
01

13
13

01
01

07
07

00
00

92
92

All India

29
45

01
01

16
24

01
01

09
13

00
01

04
07

00
00

60
92

All India

45

01

24

01

13

01

07

00

92
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Tiruchirappalli

All India

Warangal

All India

Kurukshetra **
(Self Financing)

All India

Total

All India

45
22

01
00

24
12

01
00

14
07

00
01

06
04

01
00

92
46

15

00

08

00

04

01

03

00

30

424

10

226

125

65

867

NOTE:
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 from the approval of competent authority.
4. PwD Persons with Disabilities
** Please check the fee structure at NIT, Kurukshetra (visit www.nitkkr.ac.in ) under selffinancing scheme.

12.0 Contact Details of Participating NITs

Table: 3

Sl
No
1

Contact person

Contact Details

Institute
Website

Prof. R P Sharma
Professor, Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Jirania, Agartala-799046, West Tripura
Dr.Sarvesh K. Tiwari
Dy. Registrar (Acad)
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
Allahabad 211004

Tel: 03812348510(O)
E-mail:
nitadeanacademic@rediffmail.com
dean.academic@nita.ac.in
Tel: 0532-2271047
E-mail: dracad@mnnit.ac.in

www.nita.ac.in

Dr Amit Bhagat
Assistant Professor
Moulana Azad National Institute of Technology,
Bhopal 462051 (MP)

Tel: 9584479833
Email: am.bhagat@gmail.com

www.manit.ac.in

Dr. Rijil Ramchand

Chairperson, PG Admission
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
NIT Campus P.O.- Calicut, Kerala-673601

Tel: 0495-2286332,0495-2286119
pgadmissions@nitc.ac.in
rijil@nitc.ac.in

www.nitc.ac.in

Dr P Choudhury
Assistant Professor
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Durgapur, West Bengal PIN- 713209
Dr. D. A. Khan
Associate Professor
National Institute of Technology
Jamshedpur, PO R.I.T., 831014
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Singh
Professor, Computer Applications
National Institute of Technology,
Kurukshetra 136119

Tel: 9434788196
E-mail : prasenjit0007@yahoo.co.in

www.nitdgp.ac.in

Tel: 0657-2374248
E-mail: dakhan.ca@nitjsr.ac.in

www.nitjsr.ac.in

Tel: 01744233532
Email: ashutosh@nitkkr.ac.in

www.nitkkr.ac.in

Prof. Harerdra Bikrol

HOD, MCA Department
National Institute of Technology Raipur
G.E. Road, Raipur 492010

Tel: 9406230141
E-mail: hod.mca@nitrr.ac.in

www.nitrr.ac.in

Dr Sontosh George
Professor & Head, Dept. of MACS
National Institute of Technology Karnataka,
Surathkal P.O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore 575025
(Karnataka)

Tel:0824-2474048(O)
E-mail: nimcet2015@nitk.ac.in

www.nitk.ac.in

www.mnnit.ac.in

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Prof. S Nickolas
Asso. Prof & Head, Dept. of Computer Application
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli 620015 (Tamilnadu)

Tel: 431-2503739 (O)

E-mail: Nickolas@nitt.edu

www.nitt.edu

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Dr. R B V Subramanian
Associate Professor
National Institute of Technology, Warangal
Warangal - 506004 Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel: 08702462736
E-mail: nimcet@nitw.ac.in

www.nitw.ac.in

13.0 TEST PATTERN

NIMCET-2016 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
2. Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
3. Computer Awareness
4. General English

50 questions
40 questions
10 questions
20 questions

13.1 Award of Marks

Each correctly answered question will carry FOUR marks and each wrongly answered question will
lead to NEGATIVE ONE mark.
The candidates are advised not to attempt such questions if they are not sure of the correct
answer.
No deduction from the total score will, however, be made if a question is unanswered.
More than one answer indicated against a question will be negatively marked.
The candidates have to mark the responses in the OMR sheet using black or blue ink ball point pen
only.

14.0 SYLLABUS for NIMCET-2016 Test.

14.1 MATHEMATICS: (50questions)
Set Theory: Concept of sets Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting;
permutations and combinations.
Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and
independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and
dispersions.
Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear /
quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions,
determinants and matrices.
Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a
line, and intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse,
and hyperbola.
Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and
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substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to
areas.
Vectors: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and
their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.
Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations properties of triangles, solution of
triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.
14.2 ANALYTICAL ABILITY AND LOGICAL REASONING: (40 questions)
The questions in this section will cover logical situation and questions based on the facts given in
the passage.
14.3 COMPUTER AWARENESS: (10 questions)
Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), structure of
instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and back-up devices.
Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and
hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, simple arithmetic and twos complement arithmetic, floating point representation
of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams.
14.4 GENERAL ENGLISH: (20 questions)
Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates general understanding of the
English language. There will be questions on the following topics:
Comprehension, vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs,
prepositions and articles), word power, synonyms and antonyms, meaning of words and phrases,
technical writing.

15.0 Qualifying Criteria for Allotment of Rank

A Candidate securing zero or negative marks either in Mathematics or Total Marks in NIMCET-2016
test will be disqualified.
Based on the marks obtained by a qualified candidate in NIMCET-2016 test, a rank will be allotted
by adopting the following criteria.
The marks obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer
Awareness, English, will be multiplied by a factor of 3, 1 , 2 and 1 respectively. Thus
maximum weighted marks will be 1000.
Ranking will be based on total weighted marks obtained by a 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.
In case the tie is not resolved by the above criteria stated in the above paragraph, then it
will be resolved by age i.e., in favour of elder candidate.
Ranks secured by candidates in the NIMCET-2016 will be made available in the website
http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in

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Rank card can be downloaded from the website. No separate RANK Card will be sent to the
candidates.

16.0 Admission Procedure

NIMCET 2016 application form is common for appearing for Entrance Test, counseling and
admission to MCA programme in the eleven participating NITs offering MCA programme. The
participating NITs are Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra,
Raipur, Surathkal, Tiruchirappalli and Warangal.
Candidates are not required to apply separately to any NIT for admission to MCA programme.
The admission to MCA programme in all the 11 participating NITs will be based on NIMCET-2016
rank and the choice of institute filled by the candidates. Details of the counseling process are given
below and changes if any, shall be notified on http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in website from time to
time. The candidates are advised to check this website regularly for updates.
Candidates declared qualified in NIMCET-2016, will only be allowed to fill the choices of Institutes in
which they wish to take admission into MCA programme.

Candidates are required to use their login and password to fill the choices of institutes through
online from their place of convenience between 11-06-2016 and 15-06-2016. Then they are
required to lock their choices before 5 pm on 15th June 2016. However, choices filled by all
candidates, will be locked automatically by 5 pm on 15-6-2016. After locking, students can not
access their locked choices. Seat allotments will be made on the basis of his/her rank and
institute choices, locked.

The following options can be exercised by the candidates after the first and second round of
allotments:
Option-1 : Candidates who wish to finalise the seat allotted to them and wish to join in the institute
allotted to them. (Their higher preference choices, if any, will be ignored in subsequent rounds).
Option-2 : Candidates who wish to be considered in the next round for all of their higher
preference choices (i.e. across institutes).

Remote reporting center means any participating NIT whichever is near the candidates residence
Initial fee: Candidates need to pay Rs. 10,000/- as initial fee through SBI- I collect and NIMCET 2016
website (http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in) only before going for remote reporting to any of the
participating NITs.

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Tentative schedule of admission counseling:

S
No

Events

Dates

Action by candidate

First round of allotment

Saturday,
Check allotment in website, download and print
th
18
June, seat allotment letter
2016

Candidate
personal
reporting at any one of
reporting center against
first round of allotment.

Wednesday,
22th June to
Friday 24th
June, 2016.

Allottees of First round must report in person at

some reporting center and get documents
verified, submit payment receipt for initial fee
of Rs. 10,000/- paid through SBI-I collect and
NIMCET-2016
website
(http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in) and exercise
option 1 or 2 and obtain provisional admission
letter from reporting center.

Allotted candidates not reporting will forfeit their seat allotment automatically and will
not be considered for subsequent rounds of seat allotment.
3

Second round of allotment Wednesday, Check allotment in website, download and print
29th
June, seat allotment letter
2016

Candidate
personal Friday,1st
reporting at any one of July and 2nd
reporting center against July, 2016
second round of allotment

Fresh allottees in second round must report in

person at some reporting center and get
documents verified, submit payment receipt for
initial fee of Rs. 10,000/- paid SBI-I collect and
NIMCET
2016
website
(http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in) and exercise
option 1 or 2 and obtain provisional admission
letter from reporting center.
Candidates who got seat allotted in earlier
round and upgraded in this round of allotment
must approach the same reporting center for
change of their option from option 2 to option 1
and do so. However, if they do not wish to
change their earlier option then they need not
report.

Fresh allottees not reporting will lose their seat allotment automatically and will not be
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considered for subsequent rounds of seat allotment.
Friday, 8th
July, 2016

Third round of allotment

6a

Candidates who wish to Thursday,

join the institute in which 14th July to
seat is allotted
Friday, 15th
July 2016

Check allotment in website, download and print

seat allotment letter
Fresh allottees in third round must report in
person at the allotted institute and get
documents verified, pay full fee and attend
classes.
Candidates who got seat allotted in earlier
round(s) must also join the institute with the
allotted seat or upgraded seat whichever is
latest. Pay the remaining fee and attend the
classes.

6b

Candidates of round 1,2

and 3 who are not
satisfied
with
their
allotment of seat including
upgraded seat and do not
wish to get admitted to
the allotted institute, but
still wish to remain
consideration for final
round of allotment.

Monday,
18th July to

Fresh allottees in third round must report in

person at some reporting center and get
documents verified, surrender the allotted seat
Tuesday,
and obtain letter of reporting from reporting
19th
July
center.
2016
Candidates who got seat allotted in earlier
round(s) and upgraded in this round of
allotment, but do not wish to join the institute
must approach the same reporting center,
surrender the seat by filling a prescribed
application and get the letter of reporting.

Announcement of vacant Friday, 22nd

July 2016
seats

Candidates who have not got seat in any round

of allotment and candidates who have acted as
stated in S No. 6 b are only eligible for final
allotment round. However, the candidates who
got seat in some round but not reported at that
time are not eligible for final round of
allotment. Candidates who have reported but
later cancelled their seat are also not eligible for
final round allotment.

Fresh Choice filling

Saturday
23rd July to
Sunday, 24th
2016
[upto 5 p.m.]

All eligible candidates for final round of

allotment must fill their choices afresh and final
allotment round if any vacant seats are
available.

Final round of allotment

Tuesday,
Check allotment in website, download and print
th
26
July seat allotment letter. Allottees must report in
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person at the allotted institute and get

documents verified, pay fee and attend classes.
Last date of reporting against final round of
allotment is on or before 01/08/2016.

Transfer from one NIT to another NIT is not permitted under any circumstances once the
candidate has taken admission in any of the participating NIT.
The general eligibility for NIMCET-2016 entrance examination is same for all the participating
NITs. The fee structure may differ from one participating institute to another. The details can be
obtained from respective Institutes website.

17.0 Disclaimer
1.

In case of any discrepancy with respect to the conduct of NIMCET-2016, the decision
of Chairman, NIMCET-2016 will be final.

2.

Allotted Test Centre will not be changed under any circumstances.

18.0 Legal Jurisdiction

All disputes pertaining to the conduct of NIMCET-2016 and counseling process at any stage up to
the final round of allocation of institutions, the decision of Chairman NIMCET-2016 shall be final. In
case of any legal dispute the jurisdiction will be limited to Durgapur court or High Court of Kolkata,
west Bengal.

19.0 Contact Details of NIMCET-2016 office:

For further details/clarifications please contact at the following address:

The Chairman/Secretary/Asstt. Secretary/Jt. Convener

NIMCET-2016
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
P.O. NIT, Durgapur
Pin: 713209
Website: http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in
Email: nimcet2016@nitdgp.ac.in
Phone Number: 0343 2752173 (11 A.M to 5.30 P.M)

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Annexure - I
Proforma for Other Backward Class (OBC Certificate)
(CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR
ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEls), UNDER GOVERNMENT
OF INDIA)
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum. ___________________________ Son/Daughter of
Shri/Smt.______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

of

Village/Town
district/Division

______________________________ in the _________________________ State belongs to the

________________________ Community which is recognized as a backward class under:
i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93- BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No.186 dated 13/09/93.
ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 163 dated 20/10/94.
iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 88 dated 25/05/95.
iv) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 09/03/96.
v) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6/12/96 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 210 dated 11/12/96.
vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 6/12/99 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No. 71dated 04/04/2000.
xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No.210 dated 21/09/2000.
xii) Resolution No. 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
xiii) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
xiv) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
xv) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary Part I Section I No.210 dated 16/01/2006.
Shri/Smt./Kum. ________________________ and/or his family ordinarily reside(s) in the
_________________District/Division of __________________ State. This is also to certify that
he/she does not belong to the Persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the
Schedule to the Govrnment of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93Estt.(SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated
09/03/2004 or the latest notification of the Government of India.

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Dated:

District Magistrate/Competent Authority:

Seal
NOTE:

(a)The term Ordinarily used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner /
Additional Deputy Commissioner /Deputy Collector / 1st Class Stipendiary
Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate /Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate /
Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of 1st Class Stipendiary
Magistrate)
ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency
Magistrate.
iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
iv) Sub- Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.
(c) The candidates have to submit certificate issued after 01-02-2016 by competent
authority.
Declaration /undertaking - for OBC Candidates only

I, ___________________________Son/Daughter of Shri _________________________ resident of

village/town/city _____________________ district ________________ State hereby declare that I
belong to the _____________________ community which is recognized as a backward class by the
Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services admission in Central Government
Institutions as per orders contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum
No. 36012/22/93 Estt. (SCT), dated 8/9/1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to
persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred
Office Memorandum, dated 8/9/1993, which is modified vide Department of Personnel and Training
Office Memorandum No. 36033/3/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated 9/3/2004 or the latest notification of the
Government of India.
I also declare that the condition of status/annual income for creamy layer of my parents/guardian is
within prescribed limits.
Place:

Signature of the Candidate

Date:

Declaration/undertaking not signed by Candidates will be rejected

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Annexure - II
Proforma for Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate
This is to certify that Mr. / Ms. _____________________________________ Son/Daughter of
_______________________________ belongs to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe category and
is resident of village / city __________________ State ______________ His / her caste is
________________________ and is notified as Schedule Caste / Schedule Tribe by Government of
India Act 1956 (Amended).

Candidate Signature
Place:

Signature:

Name:

Date:

Designation*

Seal
*Tehsildar / ADM or Designated Authority

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Annexure - III

Proforma for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Certificate

Affix here recent

Photograph showing
the disability duly
attested by CMO of
the District/Civil
Surgeon

This is to certify that I have examined Mr. / Ms. ___________________________________

Son/Daughter

of

__________________________________________

He

She

has

_______________________________ (name of physical disability) which comes under the

following type of disorder
1. Orthopedic disorder:
2. Vision
3. Speech and Hearing impaired
The percentage of disorder is __________________percentage.

Signature of Candidate

Signature of CMO of the District / Civil Surgeon

Place:

Name

Date:

Seal
Place
Date:

Note:
1. For Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category a minimum of 40% disability is required subject
to the condition that the candidate is capable of carrying out all activities related to theory
and practical work related to MCA courses without any special concessions and exemptions.
2. NIMCET-2016 reserves the right to accept/reject the claim of the candidate.

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Annexure - IV
Proforma of certificate to be issued by the Head of the institution / Principal of the college (wherein
candidate has studying his/her qualifying degree)
Name of the college/institution:
Address of the college

Name of the Principal/ Head

Of the institution
:
This is to certify that Mr/Ms. ___________________________________________
(Roll/Regd No. __________________) s/o or d/o ___________________________________
is studying his / her final year / semester of ________________ degree of three / four year
duration in our college/institute. He/She is likely to appear for the examinations in the month
of __________, 2016 and all marks/grade sheets along with provisional pass certificate may be
issued before ________________, 2016.

Date:
Institute seal

Signature
Seal (rubber stamp) of the Principal

Declaration /undertaking by the candidate

I, ___________________________Son/Daughter of Shri _________________________ resident of
village/town/city _____________________ district ________________ State, hereby declare that I am
aware that I have to fulfill the eligibility criteria stated in section 2.0 of the NIMCET-2016 Information
Brochure and submit the proof of eligibility at the time of admission counseling or latest by 15 th
September, 2016 failing which admission is liable to be cancelled by the respective NITs. If I fail to
fulfill the eligibility criteria for any reason including the delay in publishing the results of qualifying
degree by University/institute, then I shall have no claim on seat if any allotted by NIMCET-2016.
Place:
Date:

Signature of the Candidate

Declaration/undertaking not signed by Candidate, will be rejected

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Important Dates
Event

Date
st

Publication of Advertisement in Press and Web

Wednesday, 1 March, 2016

Opening date for online Registration and Filling of Online

Application form
Last date for receipt of printout of electronically filled application
form along with self-attested copy of Marks sheet of Class- 12 and
Graduation certificate with payment receipt by speed post/
Registered post
Availability of Admit card on NIT, Durgapur website
http://nimcet2016.nitdgp.ac.in for download
Date and Time of Examination

Friday 3rd March, 2016

Date of Publication of Result (Tentative)

Monday, 18th April, 2016 [3P.M]

Monday 16th May 2016 onwards

Sunday, 29th May 2016
Time: 10 A.M to 12 Noon.
On or before Monday, 6th June 2016

Closing date of On line Choice filling

Friday 10th June, 2016

10 A.M onwards
Wednesday, 15th June,2016

First Round Seat Allotment

Saturday 18th June, 2016

Opening date of On-Line Choice filling

First round of Remote reporting in person in any of the counseling Wednesday 22nd June to Friday 24th
centre i.e. participating NITs offering MCA Programme
June, 2016, 10 A.M to 5 P.M.
Second round of Allotment/up gradation

Wednesday, 29th June, 2016.

Second round of Remote reporting in person (fresh allotees and

Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July, 2016.
allotees whose seats are upgraded, but need to modify after their 10 A.M to 5 P.M
option)
Third round of allotment/upgradation
Friday 8th July, 2016
Third round of reporting in person at the allotted institute

Thursday 14th to Friday 15th July 2016

Time 10 A.M to 5 P.M

Surrendering the allotted seats in person through participating

counseling centre by those who do not wish to join the allotted
institute, but wish to participate against vacant seat, if any.
Announcement of vacant seats

Monday 18th to Tuesday 19th July 2016

Time 10 A.M to 5 P.M

Fresh Choice Filling in person against vacant seat, if any, through

any of the counseling centre

Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th July, 2016

Time 10 A.M to 5 P.M

Final round of allotment of vacant seat, if any

Tuesday 26th July 2016

Final round of reporting in person at the allotted institute

On or before Monday 1st August,2016

Thursday 16th July 2016

Note: If Time is unspecified, then know and follow the business hours of the concerned participating institute.

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