| Updated On - Jun 8, 2026
NIMCET 2026 candidates can challenge the provisional answer key from June 10 at 10 AM to June 11 at 5 PM at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Each objection carries a non-refundable fee of Rs 500 per question paid online.
The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) has announced the answer key challenge window for the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026 on the official website at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The objection facility will go live on June 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Candidates who are dissatisfied with any answer in the provisional key may raise a challenge during this window. They must pay a non-refundable processing charge of Rs 500 per question. Payment is accepted only through online modes such as net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
NIMCET 2026 was conducted on June 6, 2026 in Computer-Based Test mode. The two-hour paper carried 120 questions for a total of 1,000 marks. The test is the gateway to MCA seats at 11 participating NITs and 2 IIITs for the 2026-27 session.
NIMCET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| NIMCET 2026 Exam | June 6, 2026 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window Opens | June 10, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window Closes | June 11, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Declaration of Result (Expected) | June 29, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | June 30, 2026 to July 3, 2026 |
How to Raise an Objection Against the NIMCET 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates must complete the objection process within the stated window. The portal will not accept any challenge after 5:00 PM on June 11, 2026. The steps are simple but must be followed in order.
- Visit the official portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the link for the answer key challenge.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Select the question you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents or references for your claim.
- Pay Rs 500 per challenged question through any online mode.
- Submit the objection and save the confirmation receipt.
Who Reviews the Challenges?
A panel of subject experts appointed by NIT Trichy will review every objection received. If a challenge is found valid, the answer will be corrected in the final key. The revised final answer key will be released along with the NIMCET 2026 result on the official portal.
The fee paid for objections is non-refundable. Even challenges that are accepted will not lead to a refund of the Rs 500 charge.
Participating Institutes
NIMCET 2026 scores will be used by 11 NITs and 2 IIITs for MCA admissions. Around 1,300 seats are on offer across these institutes.
| Type | Participating Institutes |
|---|---|
| NITs | Agartala, Allahabad, Bhopal, Delhi, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra, Meghalaya, Patna, Raipur, Tiruchirappalli, Warangal |
| IIITs | Bhopal, Vadodara |
A single corrected question can shift a candidate by hundreds of ranks. With only 1,300 seats across 13 institutes, every mark counts in the NIMCET merit list. The 48-hour window is the only chance to flag errors before the result is locked.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the provisional answer key and your response sheet from nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
- Cross-check each answer against trusted textbooks or NCERT references.
- Mark the questions you believe are wrong and gather proof for each.
- Keep Rs 500 ready per question for the online objection fee.
- Submit your challenges between June 10 at 10:00 AM and June 11 at 5:00 PM.
- Save the payment receipt and objection acknowledgement for future reference.
The NIMCET 2026 final answer key and result are expected on June 29, 2026. Counselling registration follows from June 30 to July 3, 2026 on the official portal.
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