NIMCET 2024 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme, Mode of Exam, Maximum Marks

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NIMCET Exam Pattern 2024

The conducting NIT will release the detailed NIMCET 2024 exam pattern along with the information brochure on its official website - nimcet.in. The exam pattern of NIMCET 2024 will contain all the details related to the mode of the examination, total duration, subjects included, section-wise marks distribution and marking scheme, and types of questions asked etc. Applicants willing to sit for the NIMCET exam 2024 must know that as per the paper pattern, the entrance test will be conducted in online mode for a duration of 2 hours. The paper will have a total of 120 Multiple-Choice Questions from four sections - Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and General English. The total marks allotted to the exam will be 1000. A negative marking of 25% will be applicable for each incorrect answer. Knowing about the NIMCET exam pattern 2024 will help the candidates boost their preparation. Along with the exam pattern, candidates are also advised to check the NIMCET 2024 syllabus. Read this page for more details related to the NIMCET 2024 exam pattern.

Changes in the NIMCET 2024 Exam Pattern

The updated exam pattern for NIMCET 2024 has not been released yet. However, no major changes are expected in the paper pattern this year. As per the latest exam pattern of last year, the following points must be kept in mind: 

  • The NIMCET 2024 question paper comprises a total of 1000 marks

  • 12 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 3 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer in the Mathematics section

  • 6 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1.5 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer in both Computer Awareness and Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning sections

  • 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in the General English section

Exam Pattern of NIMCET 2024

The NIMCET exam pattern 2024 as per the previous year's data can be checked below. 

Particulars

Details

Examination Mode

Online

NIMCET Medium

English

Total Duration of NIMCET

2 hours 

Type of Questions 

Objective type (MCQ)

Number of Sections in NIMCET

4 sections -

  • Mathematics

  • General English

  • Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

  • Computer Awareness

Total Number of Questions

120

Total Marks in NIMCET

1000 Marks

Marking Scheme

  • Correct answers carry 12, 6 and 4 marks

  • Incorrect answers deduct 3, 1.5 and 1 marks

NIMCET 2024 Section-Wise Exam Pattern

Candidates can find the number of questions asked from each section in the NIMCET 2024. The section-wise exam pattern of NIMCET 2024 is as follows -

Subjects 

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Mathematics

50

600

Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

40

240

Computer Awareness

20

120

General English

10

40

Total

120

1000

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NIMCET 2024 Marking Scheme

The detailed NIMCET 2024 marking scheme can be found in this section - 

  • NIMCET 2024 question paper comprises 1000 marks

  • For each correct response, candidates are awarded 12 marks, 6 marks and 4 marks as per the section.

  • 3 marks, 1.5 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong response.

  • No marks are awarded for unattempted questions

Subject

Marks Awarded for Correct answers

Marks Deducted for Wrong Answers

Mathematics

12

3

Analytical Ability &

Logical Reasoning

6

1.5

Computer Awareness

6

1.5

General English

4

1

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FAQs about NIMCET Exam Pattern

Who specifies the exam pattern for NIMCET exam every year?

The conducting NIT for a particular year is responsible for specifying the NIMCET exam pattern. 

What is the medium of instruction of NIMCET exam?

The medium of instruction of NIMCET exam is English.

Do questions get repeated in NIMCET exam?

No, NIT does not usually repeat the exact questions from the previous years. However, the questions asked in a particular year follow a similar pattern, which is why students are advised to go through the previous year's question papers. 

What type pf questions are asked in the NIMCET paper?

In the NIMCET paper, multiple-choice type questions are asked.

How many questions should one attempt in the NIMCET paper to be on the safer side?

The candidates should at least try and aim to attempt 90% of the questions asked in the NIMCET paper to be on the safer side.

Will the candidates be penalised for not attempting any question in the NIMCET paper?

No. unattempted questions will not attract any negative marking in the NIMCET paper.

How many questions are asked in the NIMCET paper?

The NIMCET paper comprises a total of 120 questions from the four sections. 

Into how many sections will the NIMCET paper be divided?

The NIMCET paper is divided into four sections - General English, Mathematics, Computer Awareness and Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning.

Where can I find the detailed NIMCET exam pattern 2024?

The NIMCET 2024 exam pattern will be available on the official website of NIMCET - nimcet.in. The detailed exam pattern will also be provided on CollegeDekho's exam page once it is released.

Are there any changes in the NIMCET 2024 exam pattern?

The updated exam pattern for NIMCET 2024 has not been released yet. However, there are no major changes expected in the NIMCET exam pattern 2024. 

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