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NIMCET Participating Institutes

Institutes Website
National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur https://www.nitjsr.ac.in
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad http://www.mnnit.ac.in
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal http://www.manit.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Delhi https://nitdelhi.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) https://www.nitt.edu
National Institute of Technology Agartala https://nita.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra http://www.nitkkr.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Raipur http://www.nitrr.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Warangal https://www.nitw.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Patna https://nitp.ac.in
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal https://iiitbhopal.ac.in
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya https://www.nitm.ac.in
Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara https://iiitvadodara.ac.in

NOTE: For fee structure and other details, please visit the respective institute websites.

The MCA programs offered by these NITs are highly regarded and have excellent placement records. Students who complete their MCA from these NITs are in high demand by top IT companies.

The cutoff for the National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) varies from year to year and depends on a number of factors, including the total number of applicants, the number of seats available, and the difficulty level of the exam. However, the cutoff for admission to the top NITs for MCA programs is generally high.

NIMCET Mock Test is a practice exam designed to help candidates prepare for the NIMCET entrance test for admission to MCA programs at NITs. It typically covers subjects like mathematics, logical reasoning, computer awareness, and English to assess readiness and improve test-taking strategies. right-down2

Here is a the NIMCET cutoffs for the top NITs for MCA programs in the year 2024

NITGeneral CutoffEWS CutoffOBC CutoffSC CutoffST Cutoff
NIT Trichy185180175165155
NIT Surathkal180175170160150
NIT Warangal175170165155145
MNNIT Allahabad170165160150140
NIT Bhopal165160155145135

Please note that these are just the cutoffs for the top NITs. The cutoffs for other NITs may be lower. It is also important to note that the cutoffs may vary slightly from year to year.

Factors Affecting NIMCET Cutoff 2025

Factor Impact on NIMCET Cutoff
Difficulty Level of Exam Harder paper = Lower cutoff
Easier paper = Higher cutoff
Total Number of Candidates Appearing More candidates = Higher competition and cutoff
Fewer candidates = Lower cutoff
Total Number of Seats Available Limited seats = Higher cutoff
More seats = Lower cutoff
Previous Year NIMCET Cutoffs Used as a benchmark to estimate current year’s rank range
Reservation Category Different cutoffs for GEN, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories; home state quota also impacts ranks
Overall Student Performance Higher average marks = Higher cutoff
Seat Allotment & Counselling Preferences Top NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, and Warangal fill faster = Higher cutoff
Less preferred NITs = Lower cutoff

Options If Your NIMCET Score is Below the Cutoff

Option Details
1. Participate in Later Counseling Rounds Some NITs may have lower cutoffs in 2nd or 3rd rounds. Keep checking for seat availability.
2. Apply for Other MCA Entrance Exams Exams like MAH MCA CET, TANCET, WB JECA, IPU CET offer good colleges with separate selection.
3. Reattempt NIMCET Next Year Take a drop year, focus on weak areas, and reappear with better preparation in NIMCET 2026.
4. Consider Private/Deemed Universities Universities like VIT, Christ, Amity offer MCA with good placements (entrance/counseling-based).
5. Explore Alternative Career Options PGDCA, online certifications, coding bootcamps, freelancing, or learning in-demand tech skills.

Top Recruiters for MCA Graduates

IT & Software Consulting & Analytics Finance & Others
TCS Deloitte Barclays
Infosys Capgemini Paytm
Wipro Accenture Amazon
Cognizant EY (Ernst & Young) Flipkart
HCL Technologies KPMG HDFC Bank
Tech Mahindra Mu Sigma ICICI Bank
IBM ZS Associates Razorpay

Average & Highest Packages

NIT Average CTC (₹ LPA) Highest CTC (₹ LPA)
NIT Trichy 8–10 20+
NIT Surathkal 7–9 18+
NIT Warangal 7–8 15+
NIT Calicut 6–8 14+
NIT Jamshedpur 5–6 10+

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