Eligible candidates who have qualified in the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026 but have not yet registered can still complete the process by visiting the official counselling portal at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Candidates are also required to pay the prescribed counselling fee and lock their preferred college and course choices before the deadline expires.
The counselling process is a crucial step for securing admission to MCA programmes offered by participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other institutes accepting NIMCET scores.
NIMCET 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling Window Closes Today
The online registration and choice filling process commenced on June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will conclude on July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment, as any delay due to technical issues or heavy traffic on the website could result in missing the counselling deadline.
Only candidates who successfully complete registration, submit their choices and pay the counselling fee will be considered for seat allotment.
NIMCET Counselling Schedule 2026
Candidates can check the complete counselling schedule below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| NIMCET Registration and Choice Filling | 30 June 2026 (10:00 AM) to 3 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 1 of Seat Allotment Result | 6 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Online Reporting and Fee Payment Round 1 | 7 July 2026 to 10 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment / Upgradation | 11 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| New Candidates Reporting for Round 2 | 13 July 2026 to 15 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment / Upgradation | 16 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Round 3 Reporting and Admission at Allotted Institute | 17 July 2026 to 20 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Display of Vacant Seats | 21 July 2026 (6:00 PM) |
First Seat Allotment Result on July 6
The Round 1 seat allotment result for NIMCET 2026 will be announced on July 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Candidates allotted seats in the first round must complete:
- Online reporting procedures
- Document verification process
- Payment of admission-related fees
The reporting window for Round 1 will remain open from July 7 to July 10, 2026, until 5:00 PM.
Candidates failing to complete the required formalities within the stipulated period may lose their allotted seats.
How to Complete NIMCET 2026 Choice Filling
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to complete the choice filling process:
Step 1
Visit the official counselling website: nimcet.admissions.nic.in
Step 2
Log in and register for NIMCET 2026 counselling using your credentials.
Step 3
Select your preferred MCA colleges and courses from the available options.
Step 4
Arrange your selected institutes and courses in the order of preference.
Step 5
Review all the entered details carefully and lock your choices.
Step 6
Submit the counselling form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates Advised to Lock Choices Before Deadline
Candidates are strongly advised to carefully prioritise their college preferences before locking their choices, as seat allotment will be based on:
- NIMCET 2026 rank
- Candidate preferences
- Availability of seats
- Reservation criteria and counselling rules
With the registration and choice filling process ending today, eligible candidates should complete all formalities immediately to ensure their participation in the upcoming rounds of seat allotment and MCA admissions.