| Updated On - Jul 1, 2026
NIMCET 2026 counselling registration and choice filling began on June 30 at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The window closes on July 3 at 5 PM. Candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 1000 to join seat allotment.
The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, the organising body for the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026, has opened the counselling registration and choice filling window on the official portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
The window opened on June 30, 2026, and will remain active till July 3, 2026, at 5 PM.
Qualified candidates must register, fill choices, and pay the counselling fee within this window. Choices will be locked automatically when the window closes. No fresh registration will be allowed for the first three rounds after this date.
| Direct Link: NIMCET 2026 Counselling Registration Portal |
NIMCET 2026 Counselling Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | NIT Tiruchirappalli |
| Counselling Portal | nimcet.admissions.nic.in |
| Counselling Fee | Rs 1000 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | Rs 10000 |
| Rounds of Allotment | Three regular rounds plus one special round |
| Participating Institutes | 11 NITs and 2 IIITs |
| Approximate Seats | 1300 MCA seats |
Also Check: NIMCET 2026 Result Declared at nimcet.admissions.nic.in
NIMCET 2026 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Result Declaration | June 29, 2026, at 5 PM |
| Registration and Choice Filling Opens | June 30, 2026, at 10 AM |
| Registration and Choice Filling Closes | July 3, 2026, at 5 PM |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | First week of July 2026 |
| Round 2 and Round 3 Allotment | Mid to late July 2026 |
| Special Round Registration | July 22 to July 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM |
Participating Institutes Under NIMCET 2026
Seats are offered across 13 institutes through NIMCET 2026. The list includes 11 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and 2 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs).
| Type | Institutes |
|---|---|
| NITs | Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Meghalaya, Patna, Raipur, Tiruchirappalli, Warangal |
| IIITs | Bhopal, Vadodara |
How to Register and Fill Choices for NIMCET 2026 Counselling?
Candidates must complete registration, fee payment, and choice filling in the same window. The portal will lock all choices automatically at the close of the window.
- Visit the official portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
- Log in using the NIMCET 2026 application credentials.
- Fill the counselling registration form with personal and academic details.
- Pay the non-refundable counselling fee of Rs 1000 online.
- Fill and reorder institute and programme choices as per preference.
- Save and lock the choices before July 3, 2026, at 5 PM.
Also Check: DU CSAS UG Portal 2026 Opens at ugadmission.uod.ac.in
What Are the Fees Payable During NIMCET 2026 Counselling?
Two separate payments apply during the NIMCET 2026 counselling process. Both fees are paid online through the official portal.
| Fee Type | Amount | Stage |
| Counselling Registration Fee | Rs 1000 | At registration, non-refundable |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | Rs 10000 | After seat allotment |
Who Is Eligible for NIMCET 2026 Counselling?
Only candidates who appear in the NIMCET 2026 merit list can register for counselling. The result was declared on June 29, 2026, at 5 PM on the official portal.
Candidates must keep their scorecard, application number, and password ready. Reserved category candidates must also keep valid category certificates for later verification.
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NIMCET is the only national-level test for MCA admissions to NITs and select IIITs. A locked choice list decides the institute and seat across all three rounds. There is no second chance to register before the special round.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in immediately.
- Read the revised counselling instructions and seat matrix carefully.
- Arrange Rs 1000 for the counselling fee and Rs 10000 for seat acceptance.
- Prepare a ranked list of preferred institutes and programmes.
- Register, pay, and lock choices before July 3, 2026 at 5 PM.
- Keep scanned documents and category certificates ready for verification.
Round 1 seat allotment is expected in the first week of July 2026. Watch the portal for the special round registration starting July 22, 2026.
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