Marking Scheme of NIMCET

I have applied for NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) exam and I want to know the marking scheme of this exam so can you please tell me?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test NIMCET is a Competitive India-level computer applications entrance examination for admission in MCA course.

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test Marking Scheme

The exam will be conducted for Two hours.

The question paper consists of 120 multiple choice questions (MCQs)

Multiple Choice Questions will be written in English Language only

The question paper will be divided amongst four subjects in the following pattern:

Each question carries 4 marks

There is a Negative marking of One mark for wrong answers.

Question paper divided in four sections-

Mathematics 50 questions

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning 40 questions

Computer Awareness 10 questions

General English 20 questions

NIMCET Exam Syllabus

Mathematics: (50 Questions)

Set Theory: Concept of sets – Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations.

Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and dispersions.

Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear / quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices.

Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a line, and intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.

Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas.

Vectors: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.

Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations properties of triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning: (40 questions)

The questions in this section will cover logical situation and questions based on the facts given in the passage.

Computer Awareness: (10 Questions)

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and back-up devices.

Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams.

General English: (20 questions)

Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates’ general understanding of the English language. There will be questions on the following topics: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs, prepositions and articles), Word power, Synonyms and Antonyms, Meanings of words and phrases, Technical writing.