CCMT 2026 Vacant Seats for Special Round Counselling Out, Registration Starts Tomorrow

The Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. Admissions (CCMT) 2026 has officially released the list of vacant seats for the Special Round counselling today, July 13. Managed by NIT Agartala this year, the seat matrix reveals the leftover seats across major participating institutes, including National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs).

With the regular seat allotment rounds wrapped up, candidates who missed out or want to upgrade their choices can begin fresh registrations tomorrow, July 14, 2026.

CCMT 2026 Special Round At a Glance

The CCMT Special Round is a crucial window for students aiming for post-graduate engineering and planning admissions based on their GATE scores (2024, 2025, or 2026). It utilizes the remaining seats from the three regular counselling phases.

The online registration portal will open tomorrow morning on the official website: ccmt.admissions.nic.in.

Important Dates for CCMT 2026 Special Round 1 & 2

Candidates must strictly keep track of the official dates to prevent missing deadlines:

Admission Event	Date & Deadline
Display of Vacant Seats	July 13, 2026
Start of Registration & Choice Filling	July 14, 2026
Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment	July 18, 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
Choice Locking Deadline	July 20, 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	July 22, 2026
Document Uploading & Willingness Submission	July 22 to July 24, 2026
Special Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	July 27, 2026

Understanding the “Vacant Seats” Dynamic

While NIT Agartala has published the official sheet of current vacancies, candidates should keep an essential factor in mind. The actual availability of seats during allotment can fluctuate.

Important Note for Applicants: Seats other than those explicitly shown in the vacancy PDF can become available during the allotment process. This happens when existing allottees upgrade to a higher preference or withdraw their regular round admissions.

Therefore, you should not restrict your choice filling only to the currently vacant slots. Fill out your preferred choices comprehensively.

Eligibility Criteria for the Special Round

You can participate in the CCMT 2026 Special Round if you meet any of the following parameters:

You have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026.
You did not register for the regular CCMT rounds earlier.
You registered previously but were not allotted a seat in Rounds 1, 2, or 3.
You were allotted a seat but it got cancelled during document verification due to a change of category, missing certificates, or general eligibility issues (provided you fulfill the revised criteria).
You accepted a seat in the regular rounds but withdrew or chose to participate for better choices.

Minimum Qualifying Marks Required:

General / GEN-EWS / OBC: A minimum of 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in your qualifying degree.
SC / ST / PwD: A minimum of 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

To ensure your application is submitted smoothly starting tomorrow, follow these sequential steps:

1.Online Registration:Starts July 14.

Visit ccmt.admissions.nic.in and log in using your GATE credentials. Complete the registration form by adding your basic personal info, qualifying degree details, and valid bank account information.

2.Fee Payment:Deadline: July 18.

Pay the required special round fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit card. Ensure your payment status displays “Success” before moving ahead.

3.Choice Filling:Closes July 20.

The portal will display the institutes and PG programs matching your specific GATE paper eligibility. Arrange your choices in decreasing order of your actual preference.

4.Choice Locking:Deadline: July 20, 5:30 PM.

Review your sequence carefully. Once satisfied, lock your choices. If you forget to lock them manually, your last saved choices will automatically lock on the final deadline.

Keep your documents ready, analyze the official vacancy sheet today, and ensure your choices are filled carefully on the portal starting tomorrow.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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