The NIMCET cutoff for general category students is quite high, especially for top NITs like Trichy and Warangal. The NIMCET closing rank for the general category is typically within the range of top 40-47 ranks for NIT Trichy.
- SC candidates typically need to be in the range of 700-790 NIMCET ranks to be able to access MCA at NIT Trichy, whereas 2000-2300 ranks are usually enough for ST candidates.
- The NIMCET cutoff for OBC candidates is usually in the range of 200-220 top ranks, and MCA at MNNIT Allahabad requires top 200-230 ranks.
- IIIT Bhopal and Vadodara are the best choices for general candidates whose NIMCET ranks are within the range of 700-1000.
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NIMCET Cutoff for General Category Candidates 2026
To get MCA programs at the top NITs, you need to be in the top 200 ranks in NIMCET 2026.
Based on last year’s cutoff, the NIMCET cutoff for NIT Trichy is likely to be between the top 40 and 47 ranks for the general category candidates.
- The cutoff for NIT Warangal is quite relaxed compared to Trichy, but you still need to be in the top 180 ranks to get into the MCA program.
- NIT Patna, Jamshedpur, and Bhopal are possible if you rank in the top 500 in NIMCET.
- For students ranked 500-1000 in NIMCET IIIT Vadodara and Bhopal are the best choices.
| Colleges | Expected Cutoff (Closing Rank) | NIMCET Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 40-47 | 47 |
| NIT Warangal | 150-180 | 180 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 140-150 | 149 |
| MANIT Bhopal | 300-330 | 339 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 400-440 | 444 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 250-260 | 256 |
| NIT Patna | 480-490 | 491 |
| IIIT Vadodara | 900-940 | 934 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 750-780 | 781 |
Source: NIMCET 2025 Official Opening and Closing Ranks
Ques. How many marks do I need to get into MCA at NIT Jamshedpur in NIMCET?
Ans. 400-500+ marks considered safe for MCA in NIT Jamshedpur. You should be within the top 400-440 ranks in the NIMCET ranks in 2026.
Ques. What is the closing ranks for NIT Trichy for its MCA program through NIMCET?
Ans. Last year, the closing rank for NIT Trichy was 47. So we can expect closing ranks to be around 40-47 ranks in NIMCET.
NIMCET Cutoff for OBC Category Candidates 2026
The NIMCET cutoff for OBC is usually slightly lower compared to the general category, yet you still need to be in the top 300 ranks to get into NITs.
- The OBC cutoff for NIT Warangal is likely to be between the top 200-220 ranks in NIMCET.
- MCA at IIIT Vadodara and Bhopal is expected to have a cutoff around 900-1100 in NIMCET.
- Self-financing MCA usually has a relaxed cutoff in NIMCET; MCA in Data Science for self-financing closes around 900, whereas normal MCA usually closes way early, around 600 ranks.
| Colleges | Expected Cutoff (Closing Rank) | NIMCET Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 130-140 | 142 |
| NIT Warangal | 200-220 | 268 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 200-234 | 234 |
| MANIT Bhopal | 400-420 | 411 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 500-530 | 519 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 300-320 | 317 |
| NIT Patna | 570-600 | 598 |
| IIIT Vadodara | 1000-1100 | 1092 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 800-920 | 918 |
Source: NIMCET 2025 Official Opening and Closing Ranks
Ques. Which NIT or IIIT is accessible with 850 ranks in NIMCET for OBC students?
Ans. NITs are usually not possible with 850 ranks for OBC students. You still have a borderline chance with NIT Meghalaya. However, you have a good chance of getting both IIIT Vadodara and Bhopal with 850 ranks.
NIMCET Cutoff for SC Category Candidates 2026
NIMCET cutoff for the SC category is lower compared to the general category; NIT Trichy usually has a cutoff around 700-800 ranks, whereas last year’s cutoff was 785 ranks.
- MCA in NIT Kurukshetra is quite competitive, where SC candidates need to be in the top 1500 ranks to be able to get into the program.
- IIIT Vadodara and Bhopal are accessible for candidates who have an NIMCET rank within the range of 3100-3950.
| Colleges | Expected Cutoff (Closing Rank) | NIMCET Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 700-790 | 785 |
| NIT Warangal | 1200-1250 | 1272 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 1250-1350 | 1345 |
| MANIT Bhopal | 2000-2050 | 2072 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 2200-2400 | 2347 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 1400-1500 | 1486 |
| NIT Patna | 2500-2700 | 2650 |
| IIIT Vadodara | 3850-3950 | 3942 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 3100-3150 | 3155 |
Source: NIMCET 2025 Official Opening and Closing Ranks
Ques. Which category has the highest cutoff in NIMCET at the top NITs, SC or ST?
Ans. SC usually has a higher cutoff compared to the ST category. NIT Trichy usually closes around 700-790 ranks for SC, while it closes around 2000-2300 ranks for ST candidates.
NIMCET Cutoff for ST Category Candidates 2026
ST candidates can get admission into NIT Trichy with around 2000-2300 ranks in NIMCET. NIT Warangal is also accessible to students who ranked around 2500-2700 ranks.
- MANIT Bhopal is accessible for ST students even with 5000 ranks, while MNNIT Allahabad usually closes around 3500 ranks.
- MCA at IIIT Vadodara closed at 8780 in last year during the 1st round of counselling, whereas IIIT Bhopal closed at 6833; we can expect the same trends this year as well.
| Colleges | Expected Cutoff (Closing Rank) | NIMCET Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 2000-2300 | 2397 |
| NIT Warangal | 2500-2700 | 2708 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 3300-3500 | 3592 |
| MANIT Bhopal | 5000-5100 | 5111 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 4000-4400 | 4402 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 4100-4300 | 4293 |
| NIT Patna | 6100-6200 | 6182 |
| IIIT Vadodara | 8500-8700 | 8780 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 6700-6800 | 6833 |
Source: NIMCET 2025 Official Opening and Closing Ranks
NIMCET Cutoff Category Wise: Reddit Discussions
As per the user on r/BCA_MCA thread on Reddit, 890 rank in NIMCET can usually gets your IIITs. NIT admission chances are quite low for 890 ranks for general category candidates.
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