NMIMS-CET 2027
SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University)
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Overview
NMIMS-CET (NCET) is the computer-based entrance test of SVKM's NMIMS for B Tech, MBA Tech and B Pharm + MBA; 2027 dates are not announced yet. The full name is NMIMS Common Entrance Test, and SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University) conducts it.
For the 2026 cycle the NCET site listed B Tech at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Shirpur, Indore, Chandigarh and Hyderabad, MBA Tech at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Shirpur and Indore, and B Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech) at Mumbai, Shirpur, Hyderabad, Indore and Navi Mumbai. NMIMS runs separate tests for its other streams (NPAT, NLAT and MST); all share one registration process.
NMIMS-CET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University) |
| Level | Undergraduate entrance, after Class 12 |
| Purpose | B Tech (4 years), B Tech + MBA Tech (5 years), B Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech) (5 years) |
| Mode | Computer-based test at a test centre |
| Attempts | One main attempt and up to two retakes per test category; the highest score counts (2026 handout) |
| Duration and marks | 120 minutes, 120 questions, 120 marks, no negative marking |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, Logical Intelligence, Verbal Reasoning |
| Registration fee (2026) | Rs 2,000 for one school, Rs 3,000 for two schools, per attempt; non-refundable |
| Exam cities | Chosen at registration; test centres are allotted first come, first served |
| Official website | ncet.nmims.edu |
Important dates (2027 cycle)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | Not announced yet |
| Exam scheduling and test dates | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet (generated after the exam slot is booked) |
| Merit list and counselling call letter | Not announced yet |
| Document upload and campus counselling | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: NMIMS-CET 2026
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online registration | 28 January to 26 May 2026 |
| Exam scheduling | 9 February to 29 May 2026 |
| Tests at centres | 10 February to 31 May 2026 |
| Merit list and call letter | First week of June 2026 (handout); the two admission phases were then merged into one round in June 2026 |
| B Tech / MBA Tech document upload | 14 to 17 June 2026 |
| Counselling | 17 June 2026 at Indore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh; 18 to 23 June 2026 for all campuses at Mumbai |
| Classes begin / admission closes | 11 July 2026 / 27 July 2026 |
The MPSTME site also lists B Tech / MBA Tech routes outside NMIMS-CET: SAT/ACT admissions, non-CET admissions and direct second-year entry.
Sources: NCET website; NMIMS entrance test handout 2026; B Tech / MBA Tech important dates 2026; important announcement. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University)
Category
Other
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is taken from the NMIMS entrance test handout for the 2026 cycle; the 2027 handout is not published yet.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| B Tech / MBA Tech: qualifying exam | Class 12 or equivalent, with English as a compulsory subject and science or vocational science |
| B Tech / MBA Tech: minimum marks | 45% in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry (or the vocational subject), for all campuses |
| B Tech / MBA Tech: diploma route | Diploma in Engineering with at least 45% |
| B Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech) | 45% in PCB or PCM in Class 12 or equivalent, with English as a compulsory subject |
| Test subjects for pharmacy | PCM or PCB, as selected in the online registration form |
| Attempts at the qualifying exam | All subjects passed, with the applicable examinations taken in a single attempt |
| Age limit | Not stated in the B Tech and B Pharm eligibility entries (the age rule in the handout applies to law programmes) |
- NIOS candidates are not eligible for B Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech).
- The name on the Aadhaar card must match the name on the NMIMS registration form.
- AAPAR ID / ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits) details should be ready before registration.
Source: NMIMS entrance test handout 2026 (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
NMIMS-CET covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology of the Class 12 curriculum; the pharmacy test uses the PCM or PCB combination chosen at registration. The handout states that question type and difficulty follow the SAT exam pattern.
| Section | Questions | Time (minutes) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics / Biology | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Intelligence | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Verbal Reasoning | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 |
- Mode: computer-based test at a test centre; candidates reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the exam.
- Marking: no negative marking.
- Attempts: one main test and up to two retakes in the same category; the highest score among all attempts is used for school merit.
- Admit card: generated once the exam is scheduled; the hard copy is the primary ID proof, along with a document from the ID list in the handout.
- Language of the paper: not stated in the handout.
Source: NMIMS entrance test handout 2026 (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
Mathematics (30 questions)
- Sets and functions; complex numbers and quadratic equations; matrices and determinants
- Permutation and combination; mathematical induction; binomial theorem; sequence and series
- Limit, continuity and differentiability; integral calculus
- Coordinate geometry; three-dimensional geometry; vector algebra; trigonometry; statistics and probability
Physics (30 questions)
- Physics and measurement; kinematics; laws of motion; work, energy and power; rotational motion; gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids; thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics; current electricity; magnetic effects of current and magnetism; electromagnetic induction, alternating currents and electromagnetic waves; optics; electronic devices
Chemistry (30 questions)
- Physical (10): basic concepts, states of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, solutions, equilibrium, redox and electrochemistry, chemical kinetics
- Organic (10): purification and characterisation, hydrocarbons, chemistry in everyday life, practical chemistry, compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen, polymers
- Inorganic (10): periodicity, s-block, p-block, d- and f-block elements, coordination compounds, environmental chemistry, isolation of metals
Biology (30 questions, in place of Mathematics for the PCB route)
- Inheritance and variation; physiology; nervous system; respiration and circulation; biotechnology; human health and diseases
- Origin and evolution of life; applied biology (microbes); plant growth and mineral nutrition; ecosystem and energy flow; environmental issues and biodiversity; food production; reproduction in animals and in plants
Logical Intelligence (20 questions) and Language (10 questions)
- Logical Intelligence: critical thinking (decision making, problem solving), verbal-logical reasoning, numerical reasoning (Venn diagrams, mathematical equalities), data interpretation
- Language: error recognition, applied grammar, contextual usage, sequencing of ideas, reading comprehension (one passage of up to 350 words)
Source: NCET syllabus document, linked on the NCET 2026 site.
How to Apply for NMIMS-CET 2027
The process below is from the 2026 handout; the 2027 steps will be published when registration opens.
- Visit www.nmims.edu, choose Apply Now and create an account.
- Select the test category (NMIMS-CET for engineering and pharmacy), then the school, programme and campus preferences; several schools can be chosen.
- Pay the registration fee, which depends on the number of schools chosen and the attempt.
- After payment, schedule the exam by choosing a test date and test centre (first come, first served); one main attempt and up to two retakes are allowed.
- Download the admit card from the candidate dashboard once the exam is scheduled and carry the hard copy to the centre.
- After the test, merit lists and counselling call letters are issued; candidates then upload documents and attend counselling.
| Number of schools chosen | First attempt | Retake 1 | Retake 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,000 |
| 2 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 3,000 |
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The admit card (hard copy) and a photo ID are needed at the centre; the Aadhaar name must match the registration form.
Source: NMIMS entrance test handout 2026 (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts NMIMS-CET 2027?
NMIMS-CET 2027 is conducted by SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University).
What is the eligibility for NMIMS-CET 2027?
Eligibility is taken from the NMIMS entrance test handout for the 2026 cycle; the 2027 handout is not published yet. Criterion Requirement B Tech / MBA Tech: qualifying exam Class 12 or equivalent, with English as a compulsory subject and science or vocational science B Tech / MBA Tech: minimum marks 45% in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry (or the vocational subject), for all campuses B Tech / MBA Tech: diploma route Diploma in Engineering with at least 45% B Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech) 45% in…
What is the exam pattern of NMIMS-CET 2027?
NMIMS-CET covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology of the Class 12 curriculum; the pharmacy test uses the PCM or PCB combination chosen at registration. The handout states that question type and difficulty follow the SAT exam pattern. Section Questions Time (minutes) Marks Physics 30 30 30 Chemistry 30 30 30 Mathematics / Biology 30 30 30 Logical Intelligence 20 20 20 Verbal Reasoning 10 10 10 Total 120 120 120 Mode: computer-based test at a test centre; candidates reach the centre…
What is the syllabus of NMIMS-CET 2027?
Mathematics (30 questions) Sets and functions; complex numbers and quadratic equations; matrices and determinants Permutation and combination; mathematical induction; binomial theorem; sequence and series Limit, continuity and differentiability; integral calculus Coordinate geometry; three-dimensional geometry; vector algebra; trigonometry; statistics and probability Physics (30 questions) Physics and measurement; kinematics; laws of motion; work, energy and power; rotational motion…
How do I apply for NMIMS-CET 2027?
The process below is from the 2026 handout; the 2027 steps will be published when registration opens. Visit www.nmims.edu, choose Apply Now and create an account. Select the test category (NMIMS-CET for engineering and pharmacy), then the school, programme and campus preferences; several schools can be chosen. Pay the registration fee, which depends on the number of schools chosen and the attempt. After payment, schedule the exam by choosing a test date and test centre (first come, first…
What is the official website of NMIMS-CET 2027?
The official website is https://ncet.nmims.edu/.