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NIMCET 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

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Updated on 2025

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NIMCET-NIT Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test Syllabus Highlights

NIMCET-NIT Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test Basic Information

Subject-wise Weightage

Mathematics

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning

Computer Awareness

General English

Nimcet-nit Master Of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test Syllabus Highlights

The NIMCET-NIT Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test syllabus is based on Graduation Level, applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

Name	NIMCET-NIT Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test
Conducting Authority	National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (for NIMCET 2025, conducted by one of the NITs on a rotational basis)
Syllabus Based On	Graduation Level
Total Marks	1000
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects Covered	Mathematics, Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, General English

Subject-wise Weightage

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	50	600
Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning	40	240
Computer Awareness	20	120
General English	10	40

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Mathematics

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
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 Progressions Geometric Progressions Harmonic Progressions Determinants And Matrices
Coordinate Geometry	-	Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates Distance Formulae Equation Of A Line Intersection Of Lines Pair Of Straight Lines Equations Of A Circle Parabola Ellipse Hyperbola
Calculus	-	Limit Of Functions Continuous Function Differentiation Of Function Tangents And Normals Simple Examples Of Maxima And Minima Integration Of Functions By Parts Integration By Substitution Integration By Partial Fraction Definite Integrals Applications Of Definite Integrals To Areas
Vectors	-	Position Vector Addition And Subtraction Of Vectors Scalar Product Vector Products Applications To Simple Geometrical Problems Applications To Mechanics
Trigonometry	-	Simple Identities Trigonometric Equations Properties Of Triangles Solution Of Triangles Heights And Distances General Solutions Of Trigonometric Equations

Analytical Ability And Logical Reasoning

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Logical Situations and Facts based questions	-	Logical Situations Questions Based On Facts Given In The Passage
General Reasoning	-	Analogy Coding Decoding Puzzle Matrix Word Formation Venn Diagram Direction And Distance Blood Relation Order And Ranking Number Series Verbal Reasoning Non-verbal Reasoning

Computer Awareness

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Computer Basics	-	Organization Of A Computer Central Processing Unit Cpu Structure Of Instructions In The Cpu Input/output Devices Computer Memory Backup Devices
Data Representation	-	Representation Of Characters Integers And Fractions Binary And Hexadecimal Representations Binary Arithmetic: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Simple Arithmetic And Two's Complement Arithmetic Floating-point Representation Of Numbers Boolean Algebra Truth Tables Venn Diagrams

General English

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
English Language Understanding	-	Comprehension Vocabulary Basic English Grammar Usage Of Correct Forms Of Verbs Prepositions And Articles Word Power Synonyms And Antonyms Meaning Of Words And Phrases Technical Writing

Applicable Degrees

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Institutions accepting NIMCET

Approximately 13 participating NITs and IIITs, along with several other government and private institutions across India. Around 800-1300 seats are offered by the participating NITs and IIITs.