NIT Surathkal CCMT 2026 M.Tech closing scores (expected, based on 2025 trends) range from 72 to 78 for CSE General category and 62 to 70 for ECE General category on a GATE score scale of 100.
NIT Surathkal (National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal) is among the most competitive NITs for M.Tech admission through CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan). Admission is based on GATE scores and the closing score refers to the minimum GATE score at which the last seat in a given programme and category was allotted in a counselling round. The figures below are expected projections for 2026 based on 2025 reference data; official CCMT 2026 closing scores will be published at ccmt.admissions.nic.in after each counselling round.
- CCMT 2026 counselling is GATE score-based; total marks in GATE = 100
- NIT Surathkal M.Tech CSE General expected closing score: 72 to 78 (2025 reference: 73 to 77)
- NIT Surathkal M.Tech ECE General expected closing score: 62 to 70 (2025 reference: 63 to 69)
- Reserved category students (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD) qualify at lower closing scores
- Closing scores vary round by round; scores typically drop in later rounds as seats remain unfilled
- Official source: ccmt.admissions.nic.in
| Direct Link to CCMT 2026 Official Portal: Closing Scores and Seat Allotment (ACTIVE) | ccmt.admissions.nic.in |
What is CCMT Closing Score?
The CCMT closing score is the minimum GATE score at which the last available seat in a specific M.Tech programme, institute and category was allotted during a given counselling round. It is not a fixed cutoff announced in advance; it emerges after each round of seat allotment based on the number of applicants, their GATE scores and seat availability. Students whose GATE score meets or exceeds the closing score for their preferred programme and category are eligible for that seat. Since GATE is scored out of 100, all closing scores on this page are on a scale of 100.
NIT Surathkal CCMT 2026 M.Tech CSE Closing Score (Expected)
The figures below are expected closing scores for CCMT 2026 based on 2025 trends. Official scores will be released at ccmt.admissions.nic.in after each counselling round.
| Category | Expected 2026 (GATE Score / 100) | 2025 Reference (GATE Score / 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 72 to 78 | 73 to 77 |
| OBC-NCL | 63 to 70 | 64 to 69 |
| EWS | 62 to 68 | 63 to 67 |
| SC | 52 to 60 | 53 to 59 |
| ST | 42 to 52 | 43 to 51 |
| PwD | 40 to 55 | 41 to 54 |
All scores are expected and based on 2025 trends. GATE total marks = 100. Official CCMT 2026 scores will be published after each counselling round.
NIT Surathkal CCMT 2026 M.Tech ECE Closing Score (Expected)
The figures below are expected closing scores for CCMT 2026 based on 2025 trends. Official scores will be released at ccmt.admissions.nic.in after each counselling round.
| Category | Expected 2026 (GATE Score / 100) | 2025 Reference (GATE Score / 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 62 to 70 | 63 to 69 |
| OBC-NCL | 52 to 62 | 53 to 61 |
| EWS | 50 to 60 | 51 to 59 |
| SC | 42 to 52 | 43 to 51 |
| ST | 32 to 45 | 33 to 44 |
| PwD | 35 to 48 | 36 to 47 |
All scores are expected and based on 2025 trends. GATE total marks = 100. Official CCMT 2026 scores will be published after each counselling round.
Previous Year Trends (2023 to 2025) for CSE and ECE
The table below shows reference closing scores for General, OBC-NCL and SC categories across 2023, 2024 and 2025. These are indicative figures based on trend analysis and help students gauge year-on-year movement in competition at NIT Surathkal.
| Programme | Category | 2023 (approx.) | 2024 (approx.) | 2025 (reference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech CSE | General (UR) | 70 to 75 | 72 to 76 | 73 to 77 |
| M.Tech CSE | OBC-NCL | 61 to 67 | 63 to 68 | 64 to 69 |
| M.Tech CSE | SC | 50 to 57 | 52 to 58 | 53 to 59 |
| M.Tech ECE | General (UR) | 60 to 67 | 62 to 68 | 63 to 69 |
| M.Tech ECE | OBC-NCL | 50 to 59 | 52 to 60 | 53 to 61 |
| M.Tech ECE | SC | 40 to 49 | 42 to 50 | 43 to 51 |
All figures are approximate and based on trend analysis. Official data is published on ccmt.admissions.nic.in after each counselling cycle concludes.
Factors Affecting CCMT 2026 Closing Score at NIT Surathkal
- GATE paper difficulty: A tougher GATE paper lowers overall scores which can reduce closing scores in that year’s CCMT counselling
- Number of GATE qualified students: A higher number of qualifiers in CSE or ECE increases competition and pushes closing scores upward
- Total seat intake at NIT Surathkal: Any increase in seats for a programme can lead to lower closing scores as more students are accommodated
- Preferences of top scorers: If high-scoring students prefer IITs or other institutes, NIT Surathkal closing scores may ease slightly
- Number of counselling rounds: In later rounds, students with lower GATE scores fill remaining seats so closing scores typically drop round by round
- Category-wise seat matrix: Seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD categories have separate closing scores; competition within each category determines the final figure
- Withdrawal and seat surrender: Students who accept a seat and later withdraw open seats for students with lower scores in subsequent rounds
NIT Surathkal CCMT 2026 M.Tech Closing Score FAQs
Ques. What is the expected CCMT 2026 closing score for M.Tech CSE at NIT Surathkal for General category?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected CCMT 2026 closing score for M.Tech CSE at NIT Surathkal for the General (UR) category is 72 to 78 on a GATE score scale of 100. This is a projected range; the official closing score will be available on ccmt.admissions.nic.in after counselling rounds conclude.
Ques. What is the expected CCMT 2026 closing score for M.Tech ECE at NIT Surathkal for General category?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected CCMT 2026 closing score for M.Tech ECE at NIT Surathkal for the General (UR) category is 62 to 70 on a GATE score scale of 100. ECE typically sees lower closing scores than CSE due to relatively lower competition in the Electronics and Communication Engineering paper.
Ques. Is the CCMT closing score out of 100?
Ans. Yes. GATE is scored out of 100 marks and CCMT uses the GATE score directly for counselling. All closing scores on this page are on a scale of 100. Students are ranked purely by their GATE score in the relevant paper for seat allotment at NIT Surathkal.
Ques. How does the closing score differ across counselling rounds?
Ans. In Round 1, closing scores are typically the highest because the most competitive students participate first. As rounds progress, students who have accepted seats at preferred institutes withdraw and remaining seats go to students with lower scores. Closing scores generally decrease in later rounds so students with borderline GATE scores should participate in all rounds.
Ques. What GATE score is safe to target for NIT Surathkal M.Tech CSE admission in 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, a GATE score of 75 or above (out of 100) is a safe target for General category students for M.Tech CSE at NIT Surathkal through CCMT 2026. OBC-NCL students may target 67 or above, SC students may target 57 or above and ST students may target 48 or above. These are projected figures and actual closing scores may vary.
Ques. Where can students check the official CCMT 2026 closing scores for NIT Surathkal?
Ans. Official CCMT 2026 closing scores for NIT Surathkal and all participating institutes are published on the CCMT portal at ccmt.admissions.nic.in after each round of seat allotment. Students should check the portal directly for round-wise allotment data and category-wise closing scores.
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