CCMT 2026: Physical report to allotted institutes by August 18
In short
- CCMT 2026 counselling, which commenced with registration on May 15, 2026, has completed all seat allotment rounds.
- Admissions to M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. programmes in NITs, IIEST Shibpur, some IIITs, and CFTIs were based on GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- The GATE 2026 result was announced on March 19, 2026, with approximately 2 lakh students appearing for the CSE paper.
- Physical reporting at allotted institutes for all rounds was initially scheduled from August 5-11, 2026, and was extended to August 18, 2026.
- Round-wise opening and closing GATE scores for CCMT 2026 are expected to be released on ccmt.admissions.nic.in.
The Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. Admissions (CCMT 2026) process has concluded today, September 27, 2026, with all seat allotment rounds now complete. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, some Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) participated based on their valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026.
The counselling schedule, which began with online registration and fee payment on May 15, 2026, saw its final physical reporting deadline extended to August 18, 2026. The GATE cutoff, representing the minimum score or rank required for admission, varies based on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the seat matrix, and the candidate’s category.
CCMT 2026 Counselling Schedule and Key Dates
The CCMT 2026 counselling schedule outlined the key dates for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment rounds. Online registration and fee payment commenced on May 15, 2026, and concluded on June 5, 2026, the same day choice filling and locking also closed. The GATE 2026 result was announced earlier, on March 19, 2026, providing candidates with their scores for participation.
Seat allotment rounds were conducted sequentially, with Round 1 on June 12, 2026, followed by Document Verification for Round 1 on June 17, 2026. Subsequent allotment rounds included Round 2 on June 22, 2026, and Round 3 on June 27, 2026. Special rounds, including Special Round 1 Allotment on July 22, 2026, and Special Round 2 Allotment on July 27, 2026, were also conducted, culminating in the National Spot Round (NSR) Allotment on August 5, 2026. Physical reporting at the allotted institutes for all rounds was initially scheduled from August 5-11, 2026, and was later extended to August 18, 2026.
| Activity | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Start | May 15 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Close | June 5 |
| Choice Filling & Locking Close | June 5 |
| GATE 2026 Result Announcement | March 19 |
| Counselling Registration Start | May 15 |
| Choice Filling & Locking Deadline | June 5 |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | June 12 |
| Document Verification (Round 1) | June 17 |
| Seat Allotment Round 2 | June 22 |
| Seat Allotment Round 3 | June 27 |
| Special Round 1 Allotment | July 22 |
| Special Round 2 Allotment | July 27 |
| National Spot Round (NSR) Allotment | August 5 |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute | August 5-11 (extended to August 18) |
Understanding GATE Cutoffs for Admissions
The GATE cutoff represents the minimum score or rank required for admission to postgraduate programs, with opening GATE scores indicating the highest score of admitted candidates and closing GATE scores indicating the lowest. These cutoffs are influenced by various factors, including the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the examination, the seat matrix for each program, and the candidate’s category. The CCMT 2026 cutoff, encompassing both opening and closing GATE scores, is expected to be released round-wise on ccmt.admissions.nic.in following each seat allotment round, with the Round 1 cutoff anticipated on June 12, 2026.
Historically, CCMT cutoffs tend to decrease in subsequent rounds and special rounds, offering opportunities to candidates with lower scores. For the GATE 2026 CSE paper, approximately 2 lakh students appeared. While the GATE CSE qualifying cutoff for the General category was 30 marks, 27 marks for OBC-NCL/EWS, and 20 marks for SC/ST/PwD, admission cutoffs are typically significantly higher than these qualifying marks.
| Category | Qualifying Cutoff (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 30 marks |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 27 marks |
| SC / ST / PwD | 20 marks |
Previous Year’s Cutoff Trends and Expectations for 2026
Analysis of previous years’ data indicates an upward trend in cutoffs, reflecting increased competition for postgraduate engineering seats. For instance, the closing GATE score for NIT Trichy CSE (General-AI) increased from 637 in 2023 to 712 in 2024 and 747 in 2025. Similarly, NIT Warangal CSE (General-AI) had a closing score of 761 in 2025. These trends suggest that for top NITs, a GATE score between 600-700+ is generally considered competitive, while for newer and mid-tier NITs, a score above 500 is often considered safe.
While the official CCMT 2026 cutoffs are awaited, expected ranges for top NITs in CSE for the General category in Round 1 include 750–780 for NIT Trichy, 740–770 for NIT Warangal, and 720–750 for NIT Surathkal. For OBC-NCL and EWS categories, these ranges are typically 50-70 points lower, and for SC/ST categories, they are further reduced. Candidates can obtain their GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper.
| Institute & Branch | Closing GATE Score (2023) | Closing GATE Score (2024) | Closing GATE Score (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy CSE (General-AI) | 637 | 712 | 747 |
| Institute | CSE Cutoff (GATE Score) | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 750–780 | 700–730 | 700–730 | 600–630 | 580–610 |
| NIT Warangal | 740–770 | 690–720 | 690–720 | 590–620 | 570–600 |
| NIT Surathkal | 720–750 | 670–700 | 670–700 | 570–600 | 550–580 |
| NIT Calicut | 700–730 | 650–680 | 650–680 | 550–580 | 530–560 |
| NIT Rourkela | 680–710 | 630–660 | 630–660 | 530–560 | 510–540 |
| NIT Allahabad (MNNIT) | 680–710 | 630–660 | 630–660 | 530–560 | 510–540 |
| NIT Nagpur (VNIT) | 680–710 | 630–660 | 630–660 | 530–560 | 510–540 |
| NIT Jaipur (MNIT) | 670–700 | 620–650 | 620–650 | 520–550 | 500–530 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 660–690 | 610–640 | 610–640 | 510–540 | 490–520 |
| NIT Durgapur | 650–680 | 600–630 | 600–630 | 500–530 | 480–510 |
| NIT Silchar | 620–650 | 570–600 | 570–600 | 470–500 | 450–480 |
| NIT Hamirpur | 600–630 | 550–580 | 550–580 | 450–480 | 430–460 |
| NIT Patna | 580–610 | 530–560 | 530–560 | 430–460 | 410–440 |
| NIT Raipur | 570–600 | 520–550 | 520–550 | 420–450 | 400–430 |
| NIT Goa | 580–610 | 530–560 | 530–560 | 430–460 | 410–440 |
| NIT Meghalaya | 540–570 | 490–520 | 490–520 | 390–420 | 370–400 |
| NIT Sikkim | 520–550 | 470–500 | 470–500 | 370–400 | 350–380 |
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