
| Updated On - Jul 3, 2026
The NIMCET 2026 seat matrix is live for MCA admissions across 11 NITs and 2 IIITs. Registration and choice filling for counselling is already underway at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.

The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) has released the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026 seat matrix on the official portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Qualified candidates can now check institute-wise and category-wise seat allocation before locking their counselling choices.
The seat matrix covers 11 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and 2 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs). These institutes offer the two-year Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme. Admission is based only on the rank secured in NIMCET 2026.
The NIMCET 2026 result was declared on June 29, 2026. Registration and choice filling for counselling is already live on the official portal. There is no state-wise quota; all seats fall under the All India Quota.
| Direct Link: NIMCET 2026 Seat Matrix Out |
NIMCET 2026 MCA Seats in Participating Institutes
Some participating NITs and IIITs also offer self-financing MCA seats. Fee structures for these seats vary by institute. Candidates should check the fee details on each institute's official website.
| Institute Name | Total Seats |
| NIT Agartala | 60 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 116 |
| MANIT Bhopal | 115 |
| NIT Delhi | 10 |
| NIT Delhi Self-Financing | 15 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | 115 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 64 |
| NIT Kurukshetra Self-Financing | 42 |
| NIT Raipur | 110 |
| NIT Meghalaya | 20 |
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | 115 |
| NIT Warangal | 58 |
| NIT Patna Data Sciences & Informatics | 40 |
| NIT Patna Data Sciences & Informatics Self-Financing | 40 |
| NIT Patna AI & IoT | 40 |
| NIT Patna AI & IoT Self-Financing | 40 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 90 |
| IIIT Vadodara Gandhinagar Campus | 120 |
| IIIT Vadodara International Campus Diu | 90 |
| Total | 1300 |

NIMCET 2026 Reservation Policy
Seats are reserved as per Government of India norms across all participating institutes. The category-wise percentage split is applied uniformly to every institute in the seat matrix.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 27 percent |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 percent |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5 percent |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10 percent |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5 percent horizontal |
How to Check the NIMCET 2026 Seat Matrix?
The seat matrix is available as a downloadable PDF on the counselling portal. Follow the steps below to view or save the document.
- Visit the official NIMCET portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the "Seat Matrix" tab in the main menu.
- Open the "Seat Matrix NIMCET 2026" PDF link.
- Check the institute-wise and category-wise seat count.
- Download and save a copy for use during choice filling.
Also Check: Panjab University UG Law 2026 Tentative Merit List Released at uglaw.puchd.ac.in
NIMCET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Declaration of Result and Scorecard | June 29, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration and Choice Filling | Underway |
| Seat Matrix Publication | Live on official portal |
Further round-wise counselling and seat allotment dates will be updated on the official portal. Candidates should track the NIMCET 2026 activity board daily.
Also Check: IIIT Vadodara B.Tech Placement Report 2025-26 Out; Check Highest Package
Choice filling is already open on the NIMCET 2026 portal. The seat matrix helps candidates rank institutes with realistic expectations. Locking preferences without this data can cost a better allotment.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the official NIMCET 2026 seat matrix PDF from the portal.
- Note the seat count for each preferred NIT and IIIT.
- Compare seats across your category to plan realistic choices.
- Log in to the counselling portal using your NIMCET 2026 credentials.
- Fill and lock institute-programme preferences before the deadline.
- Keep scorecard, category certificate, and ID proof ready for verification.
Watch the NIMCET portal for the choice locking deadline and Round 1 seat allotment list. Reporting instructions will follow soon after.
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