NIMCET 2026 AIR 42 Success Story: How Abuzar’s Preparation with Physics Wallah Led to an NIT MCA Seat

Preparing for NIMCET requires more than completing the syllabus. Students need to build concepts, practise questions, analyse mistakes, and remain consistent throughout the preparation journey.

One such achievement comes from Abuzar, a BCA graduate from Kanpur, who secured AIR 42 in NIMCET 2026 after nearly 12 months of preparation with Physics Wallah. He initially targeted a rank under 250 for MNIT Allahabad, but a process-focused approach, regular practice, mock analysis, and consistent preparation helped him go well beyond his original target.

Abuzar Began NIMCET Preparation with a Clear Goal

After completing his BCA, Abuzar wanted to find a pathway towards better career opportunities. He came across NIMCET, which offers admission to MCA programmes at NITs, and decided to dedicate a year to preparation.

"मुझे एक जरिया चाहिए था जिससे एक अच्छी अपॉर्चुनिटी आगे खुल सके तो उसके लिए मुझे पता चला NIMCET एक एग्जाम होता है जिसमें एनआईटीज एमसीए कराते हैं तो मैंने उसको चूज़ किया"

He initially believed that a rank under 250 could help him secure MNIT Allahabad. However, instead of constantly thinking about the final rank, he shifted his attention towards the preparation process.

"ज्यादा गोल के बारे में नहीं सोचा। वो था कि अगर मैं पढ़ता रहूंगा तो एंड गोल अचीव हो जाएगा। तो सिर्फ प्रोसेस के ऊपर पूरा फोकस किया"

This approach allowed Abuzar to concentrate on daily progress rather than putting pressure on himself over the final result.

Abuzar Turned Mock-Test Mistakes into Preparation Lessons

Mock tests became an important part of Abuzar’s preparation, but his performance was not always consistent. Question selection and knowing when to leave a difficult question were among the challenges he faced.

"कुछ मॉक्स बहुत अच्छे जाते थे और कुछ मॉक्स बहुत खराब जाते थे। तो जो खराब मार्क्स होते थे उसमें ज्यादातर ये दिक्कत हो जाती थी कि क्वेश्चन सेलेक्ट नहीं कर पाता था"

Instead of simply moving on after a poor score, he analysed his mistakes to identify whether the problem was conceptual, formula-based, or related to recalling the right approach.

"सर सबसे पहले जो सवाल नहीं बनते थे उसमें बेसिक ये है कि जाने कि कहां पे गलती हुई है क्या कांसेप्ट क्लियर है या नहीं है"

This analysis helped him turn mistakes into actionable areas for improvement. His focus was not merely on taking more tests but on ensuring that the same mistakes were not repeated.

Abuzar Found Consistency Through Focused PW Resources

At the beginning of his preparation, Abuzar explored different resources because the cost of some institutes was a concern. He later discovered a dedicated NIMCET batch from Physics Wallah and joined it.

"तो मैंने बिना कुछ सोचे आगे मुझे मैंने सबसे सच बताऊं तो सिर्फ अलख सर के ऊपर भरोसा करके मैंने एडमिशन ले लिया"

After joining the batch, he found that sticking to selected teachers and books helped him avoid confusion caused by constantly switching between resources.

"तो स्टिक टू वन प्लेस टीचर्स जो आपने चुने हैं वह टीचर्स के साथ रुकिए। जो बुक्स आपने चुनी है वो बुक्स के साथ में रहिए और मेहनत करते जाइए। कंसिस्टेंसी जरूरी है।"

This gave his preparation a more stable structure. Alongside classes, he used PYQs and mock tests to understand his progress and practise in an exam-like environment.

"और पीवाईक्यू सबसे बेस्ट सोर्स है पता करने के लिए कहां तक प्रिपरेशन अभी पहुंची है।"

The combination of focused resources, PYQs, and mock-based practice helped Abuzar evaluate his preparation more realistically.

Abuzar’s Year-Long Preparation Led to AIR 42

Abuzar began preparing in June 2025, giving himself almost 12 months to build concepts, practise questions, and revise. Starting early meant that by the later stages, he could focus more on revision instead of trying to complete major portions of the syllabus.

His family also played an important role in creating a supportive study environment in Kanpur. Living with his brother and sister meant that he could remain focused on his studies, while his cousin’s competitive-exam experience also provided useful guidance.

"सर सब ने ही अपने लेवल पर बहुत ज्यादा मदद की है। फैमिली ने भी और कजिंस भी हैं।"

With consistent preparation and support, Abuzar moved from his initial target of an under-250 rank to AIR 42 in NIMCET 2026. He also recognised that students with different academic backgrounds may need different amounts of time to strengthen their concepts.

"अगर किसी का मैथमेटिक्स बैकग्राउंड नहीं है तो उसको जो कांसेप्ट क्लियर करने हैं उसमें एक बहुत ज्यादा एक दिक्कत आएगी। तो यही है कि मेहनत करना है अच्छे से ज्यादा टाइम लगाना है।"

For Abuzar, the result ultimately came from staying with the process even when preparation became difficult. His final advice reflects the consistency that shaped his own journey:

"हां कंटिन्यू रहना जरूरी है।"

Abuzar’s journey from a BCA graduate targeting a rank under 250 to AIR 42 in NIMCET 2026 shows that consistent preparation, focused resources, mistake analysis, PYQs, and mock practice can steadily improve performance. His experience offers NIMCET aspirants a practical lesson: stay committed to the process, identify your weaknesses, and give yourself enough time to improve.