Are the topics in NIMCET syllabus similar to that of the BSc IT/BTech CS, or those taught during the engineering classes?
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NIMCET syllabus focuses more on the theoretical and problem solving work of the students while BSc IT/BTech CS are more leaning into skill based and practical syllabus. Many topics which are known to be more theoretical are hence included into NIMCET syllabus while they are skipped from BSc IT/BTech understandably.
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The NIMCET syllabus and the BSc IT/BTech CS syllabus are similar in many ways, but there are some important differences. The NIMCET syllabus focuses more on the theoretical aspects of computer science, while the BSc IT/BTech CS syllabus is more practical and hands-on. Additionally, the NIMCET syllabus includes some topics that are not typically covered in the BSc IT/BTech CS syllabus, such as discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, graph theory, and linguistics. Engineering classes typically teach the topics in more depth than the NIMCET syllabus and focus on developing problem-solving skills and applying theoretical concepts
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The mathematics section of NIMCET will include 50 Questions. You must note that it is the most important section to study. For your reference, here are the major topics to cover in the mathematics section of NIMCET exam:
- Set Theory and Logic
- Probability and Statistics
- Algebra
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- Calculus
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Please check the eligibility criteria for NIMCET 2026 below -
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics/Statistics (Mandatory)/B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognised university.
Minimum Marks:
- OPEN/OPEN-EWS/OBC: 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA.
- SC/ST/PwD: 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA.
Final year students are also eligible to apply.
Nationality: Must be an Indian National.
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