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What Is MCA?: Master of Computer Application 2-3 Years (2 Years in NIT Patna) 951 Seats

The document provides information about the MCA NIMCET exam. The MCA NIMCET is a common entrance test for admission to MCA programs at 11 NITs across India. It is a 2-year master's program in computer applications. The exam is held in May and results are declared in June. It tests candidates on mathematics, analytical ability, logical reasoning, computer awareness, and English. The average placement package for MCA graduates is 12-13 LPA with some offers up to 40 LPA.

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What Is MCA?: Master of Computer Application 2-3 Years (2 Years in NIT Patna) 951 Seats

The document provides information about the MCA NIMCET exam. The MCA NIMCET is a common entrance test for admission to MCA programs at 11 NITs across India. It is a 2-year master's program in computer applications. The exam is held in May and results are declared in June. It tests candidates on mathematics, analytical ability, logical reasoning, computer awareness, and English. The average placement package for MCA graduates is 12-13 LPA with some offers up to 40 LPA.

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MCA NIMCET

What is MCA?
> Master of Computer Application
> 2-3 years (2 years in NIT Patna)
> 951 Seats

Eligibility for NIMCET (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test)


> min. 3 years full-time programme from a recognized University with Mathematics/
Statistics as one of the subjects
> min. 60% or 6.5 CGPA

BCA
B.Sc.
B.Sc. (Hons)
BIT
B.Voc. (Computer Science/ Computer Applications)
BBA (Computer Applications)

Schedule
● Register in April
● Test in May
● Result in June

Rs. 2500
Rs. 1250 (SC/ST/PwD Category)

Pattern
Sections (120 Qs , +4/-1) :
1. Mathematics: 50 Questions
2. Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning: 40 questions
3. Computer Awareness: 10 questions
4. General English: 20 questions

Colleges (11 NITs)


NIT Agartala
NIT Allahabad
NIT Bhopal
NIT Calicut
NIT Jamshedpur
NIT Kurukshetra
NIT Patna
NIT Raipur
NIT Surathkal
NIT Tiruchirappalli
NIT Warangal

Placements
Avg package : 12-13 LPA
Highest : Comparable to B.Tech/M.Tech (40+ LPA)
Syllabus

MATHEMATICS: (50 questions)


• Set Theory: Concept of sets – Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary
counting; permutations and combinations.
• Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages,
Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of
central tendencies and dispersions.
• Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization,
simultaneous linear /quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic,
geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices.
• Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae,
equation of a line, and intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a
circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola.
• Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function,
tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of
functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals,
applications of definite integrals to areas.
• Vectors: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector
products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.
• Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of
triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of
trigonometric equations.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY & LOGICAL REASONING: (40 questions)


The questions in this section will cover logical situations and questions based on
the facts given in the passage.

COMPUTER AWARENESS: (10 questions)


• Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU),
structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and
back-up devices.
• Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions,
binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement
arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth
tables, Venn diagrams.

GENERAL ENGLISH: (20 questions)


Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates’ general
understanding of the English language. There will be questions on the following
topics: Comprehension, vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of
correct forms of verbs, prepositions and articles), word power, synonyms and
antonyms, meaning of words and phrases, technical writing.

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