The National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) seat allotment results for Round 3 have been announced by the conducting authority. Candidates participating in NIMCET Counselling Round 3 can check the official NIMCET 2026 Round 3 Opening and Closing Ranks to evaluate their seat allotment chances across participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and top MCA institutes.
The NIMCET 2026 OR CR (Opening Rank and Closing Rank) data provides clear insights into the minimum and maximum rank accepted by each participating institute for various reservation categories, including General (UR), EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD.
NIMCET Round 3 Cut Off 2026 represents the final ranks at which admissions were offered during the third seat allotment round. Candidates who meet the cutoff criteria must complete their seat acceptance process, fee payment, and document verification within the specified deadline.
| NIMCET 2026 Round 3 Cut Off Highlights | |
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | NIMCET 2026 (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test) |
| Conducting Authority | Participating NITs (Rotational) |
| Course Offered | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) |
| Counselling Phase | Round 3 Seat Allotment |
| Cut Off Format | Opening Rank (OR) & Closing Rank (CR) |
| Official Website | nimcet.admissions.nic.in |
The NIMCET 2026 Institute-wise Cut Off varies based on several factors, such as seat availability, candidate preferences, total applicants, and category breakdown. Top institutes like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal generally record higher opening and closing ranks due to high candidate preference.
Below is the general overview of the Opening and closing ranks range across key participating institutes during Round 3 seat allotment for the different category:
| NIMCET 2026 Round 3 Opening and Closing Ranks | ||||||
| Sr.No | Round | Institute | Program | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| 1 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Agartala | Master in Computer Application | OBC-NCL | 871 | 871 |
| 2 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Agartala | Master in Computer Application | Gen-EWS | 857 | 857 |
| 3 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Agartala | Master in Computer Application | Open | 779 | 779 |
| 4 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | Master in Computer Application | OBC-NCL | 886 | 886 |
| 5 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | Master in Computer Application | Gen-EWS | 884 | 884 |
| 6 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Raipur | Master in Computer Application | OBC-NCL | 800 | 800 |
| 7 | Round 3 | National Institute of Technology Raipur | Master in Computer Application | Open | 673 | 675 |
| 8 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | Master in Computer Application | OBC-NCL | 1335 | 1421 |
| 9 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | Master in Computer Application | Gen-EWS | 1319 | 1319 |
| 10 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | Master in Computer Application | Open | 1139 | 1145 |
| 11 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | Master in Computer Application | SC | 4668 | 4998 |
| 12 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (Gandhinagar Campus) | Master in Computer Application | ST | 10935 | 11384 |
| 13 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | Master in Computer Application | OBC-NCL | 1455 | 1550 |
| 14 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | Master in Computer Application | Gen-EWS | 1443 | 1537 |
| 15 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | Master in Computer Application | Open | 1281 | 1380 |
| 16 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | Master in Computer Application | SC | 5034 | 5339 |
| 17 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (International Campus-Diu) | Master in Computer Application | ST | 10689 | 11781 |
| 18 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | OBC-NCL | 1089 | 1089 |
| 19 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | Gen-EWS | 1047 | 1047 |
| 20 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | Open | 971 | 971 |
| 21 | Round 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Master in Computer Application | SC | 4259 | 4413 |
NIMCET 2026 Round 3 Cut Off is determined based on the following key metrics:
Total Number of Candidates: The total number of test-takers appearing for the NIMCET examination.
Difficulty Level of Exam: The relative difficulty of the question paper across Mathematics, Analytical Ability, Computer Awareness, and English.
Seat Matrix: Total number of MCA seats available across all participating NITs and user institutes.
Candidate Preference: Choice filled by top-rankers during the choice filling and locking process.
Category Reservation: Reservation percentages specified for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories as per central government norms.
Candidates can easily access the official NIMCET 2026 OR CR report directly through the central counselling portal. Follow these simple steps:
1.Visit the Official Counselling Portal:
Go to the official website at nimcet.admissions.nic.in.
2.Navigate to OR-CR Section:
On the homepage, locate and click on the link titled "NIMCET 2026 Round 3 Opening and Closing Rank".
3.Select Round and Category:
Choose "Round 3" from the drop-down menu, select your target institute, and select your category.
4.View and Download Cutoff List:
The detailed NIMCET Round 3 Cut Off 2026 sheet will appear on the screen showing the institute-wise Opening Rank (OR) and Closing Rank (CR). Download the PDF for future reference.
Once the NIMCET Counselling Round 3 seat allotment results and cutoff ranks are published, candidates have the following options:
Seat Acceptance: Candidates who are allotted a seat for the first time in Round 3 must pay the seat acceptance fee and complete document verification.
Upgradation / Freeze: Depending on seat satisfaction, candidates can choose to freeze their seat or opt for further rounds (such as Special or Spot Round counselling, if announced).
Physical Reporting: Candidates who freeze their allotment must report physically to the designated institute within the specified dates to complete admission formalities.