NIMCET 2026 Paper Analysis - Section-wise Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff, Chapterwise Weightage

Computer Awareness

Number System

Easy

Conversion in different bases

Boolean Algebra

Moderate

Simplification, KMAP

Logic Gates

Easy

AND, OR, XOR, NOT, XNOR, NOR, NAND

Computer Architecture

Easy

Memory Size Numericals, Registers, Memory Management

Mathematics

Coordinate Geometry

Moderate

Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, equation of a line, distance formulae, and the intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, parabola, ellipse, equations of a circle, and hyperbola.

Probability and Statistics

Moderate

Basic concepts of probability theory, measures of central tendencies  Dependent and independent events, Averages, frequency distributions, and dispersions.

Set Theory

Easy

Concept of sets – Union, Cardinality, Intersection, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations.

Algebra

Easy to Moderate

Fundamental operations in algebra,  factorization, expansions, indices, simultaneous linear/quadratic equations, logarithms, geometric and harmonic progressions, arithmetic, determinants and matrices.

Trigonometry

Moderate

Simple identities, general solutions of trigonometric equations, trigonometric equations,  solutions of triangles, heights and distances, and properties of triangles.

Calculus

Moderate

Limit of functions, simple examples of maxima and minima, differentiation of function, continuous function, tangents and normals. Integration of functions by parts, definite integrals, substitution and partial fraction, and applications of definite integrals to areas.

Vectors

Easy to Moderate

Position vector, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics, addition and subtraction of vectors.

General English

Vocabulary

Easy

Synonyms, word meanings, antonyms

Reading Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

Short passages, comprehension questions

Grammar

Moderate

Error spotting, sentence correction

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning

Series and Sequences

Easy to Moderate

• Alphabetical Series: Identifying the next letter in a sequence based on a pattern.
• Numerical Series: Completion of number sequences based on a pattern or rule.
• Mixed Series: Combination of numerical and alphabetical sequences.

Direction Sense

Easy

• Solving problems involving movement and distance based on given directions.
• Understanding directions (north, south, east, west) and their combinations.

Syllogisms

Easy

• Understanding and analyzing deductive reasoning on the basis of given statements.
• Applying rules of logic to draw accurate conclusions.
• Identifying valid and invalid conclusions from given premises.

Puzzles and Arrangements

Moderate

• Seating Arrangements: Arranging individuals or objects based on given conditions.
• Coding-Decoding: Deciphering codes and patterns to identify the correct combination.
• Logical Puzzles: Solving puzzles involving arrangement, logical deduction and classification.

Blood Relations

Easy

Applying rules of genetics and kinship to solve complex problems.

Understanding familial relationships and solving problems on the basis of blood relations.

Computer Awareness

Number System

5

Logic Gates

5

Boolean Algebra

5

Computer Architecture

5

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning

Series and Sequences

5

Puzzles and Arrangements

8

Syllogisms

3

Blood Relations

2

Direction Sense

1

Mathematics

Set Theory

5

Probability and Statistics:

6

Algebra

12

Coordinate Geometry

5

Calculus

10

Vectors

6

Trigonometry

6

General English

Vocabulary

4

Grammar

4

Reading Comprehension

2