About NUCAT 2026

NUCAT is more than an Entrance Test, it is your gateway to academic excellence at Nitte University, ranked 80 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 by the Ministry of Education, GoI. Accredited with an A+ Grade by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council of India (NAAC), Nitte University sets the standard for quality education.

Our comprehensive entrance examination, NUCAT, meticulously evaluates your aptitude, critical thinking and subject-specific knowledge. Embark on a journey of success and innovation with Nitte University, where NUCAT paves the way for your bright future.

NUCAT will be conducted through Remotely Proctored Online Mode/Centre Based Online Mode as per the tentative schedules notified under the respective programs.

Important Dates

NUCAT will be conducted through Remotely Proctored Online Mode / Centre Based Online Mode as per the tentative schedules notified under the respective programs.

Proposed dates are tentative. Changes if any, will be notified on nucat.nitte.edu.in


NUCAT Test 1

22nd and 23rd February 2026

Commencement of Registration
4th December 2025

Last date for Registration & Slot Booking
9th February 2026 (11:59 PM)

Mock Test (for Remotely Proctored candidates)
15th and 16th February 2026


Display of Answer Key

25th February 2026 (9 AM to 9 PM)

NUCAT Test 2

25th to 27th April  2026 

Commencement of Registration
10th February 2026

Last date for Registration & Slot Booking
13th April 2026 (11:59 PM)

Mock Test (for Remotely Proctored candidates)
18th to 20th April 2026


Display of Answer Key

29th April 2026 (9 AM to 9 PM)

NUCAT Test 3

16th to 18th May 2026

Commencement of Registration
14th April 2026

Last date for Registration & Slot Booking
4th May 2026 (11:59 PM)

Mock Test (for Remotely Proctored candidates)
9th to 11th May 2026

Display of Answer Key

20th May 2026 (9 AM to 9 PM)














ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT (RANK)

30th May 2026

In-person Counselling (JEE)
6th June 2026

In-person Counselling (TFW)
8th June 2026

In-person Counselling (Inclusivity)
9th June 2026

In-person Counselling (General)
10th June 2026 onwards

Commencement of Academic Session

13th July 2026


Last Date for Reporting to the Institution
31st July 2026





Annual Tuition Fee for BTech Programs 2026-27

NITTE CAMPUS (NMAMIT) BENGALURU CAMPUS (NMIT)
B.TECH PROGRAMS Standard Fee (in INR) Scholarship Fee (in INR) NRI Fee (in INR) Standard Fee (in INR) Scholarship Fee (in INR) NRI Fee (in INR)
Aeronautical Engineering NA NA NA 275000 185000 325000
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 350000 200000 400000 400000 215000 NA
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 350000 200000 400000 450000 240000 NA
Biotechnology 150000 130000 200000 NA NA NA
Civil Engineering 150000 130000 175000 175000 145000 200000
Computer & Communication 250000 200000 300000 NA NA NA
Computer Science 350000 200000 400000 450000 240000 500000
Computer Science & Business Systems NA NA NA 325000 175000 NA
Computer Science (Cyber Security) 350000 200000 400000 NA NA NA
Electrical & Electronics 150000 130000 200000 175000 145000 200000
Electronics & Communication 250000 200000 300000 300000 180000 350000
Electronics & Communication
(Advanced Communication Technology)
200000 170000 250000 NA NA NA
Electronics Engineering
(VLSI Design & Technology)
200000 170000 250000 250000 185000 NA
Information Science 350000 200000 400000 450000 240000 500000
Mechanical 150000 130000 200000 175000 145000 200000
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence 250000 200000 300000 350000 210000 NA
* Exam fee of Rs.10000/- is collected at the beginning of each academic year along with the annual Tuition fee.

Syllabus for NUCAT, Model Question Paper, FAQs

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