CCMT 2026 OBC-NCL Cutoff: NIT M.Tech Branch-Wise GATE Scores

CCMT 2026 OBC-NCL category cutoff for NIT M.Tech admissions is expected to range between 380 and 730 GATE score, based on 2025 counselling trends — with CSE branches at top NITs seeing the highest closing scores.

CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) 2026 uses GATE 2026 scores to fill M.Tech seats at NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs. The OBC-NCL category receives a cutoff relaxation over the General (UR) category, making M.Tech admission at top NITs possible with GATE scores in the 500–730 range depending on branch and institute.

• OBC-NCL cutoff relaxation: OBC-NCL closing GATE scores are typically 10–15% lower than the General category at the same NIT and branch.
• CSE M.Tech at NIT Trichy and NIT Warangal closes the highest for OBC-NCL — expected around 700–730 GATE score in 2026.
• Mechanical and Civil Engineering branches close significantly lower — expected in the 380–530 range at most NITs.
• Cutoffs shift year-on-year based on GATE difficulty, number of applicants, and seat matrix.
• CCMT 2026 counselling is underway; official cutoffs are released on the portal after each round of seat allotment.

OBC-NCL Category in CCMT 2026

The OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes — Non-Creamy Layer) category is a reserved category under the Government of India’s reservation policy. In CCMT 2026, OBC-NCL students are allotted seats from the reserved quota, and closing GATE scores for this category are lower than the General (UR) category at the same NIT and branch.

To claim OBC-NCL benefits, you must submit a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued by a competent authority. The certificate must confirm non-creamy layer status and must be dated within the range specified in the CCMT 2026 information brochure. Seats unfilled under the OBC-NCL quota are merged with the General pool in subsequent counselling rounds.

CCMT 2025 OBC-NCL Cutoff: Previous Year Reference

The table below shows approximate CCMT 2025 closing GATE scores for OBC-NCL students across popular NITs and M.Tech branches, based on last-round counselling trends. Use this as a baseline to estimate expected cutoffs for CCMT 2026.

Note: The figures above are approximate values based on 2024–25 counselling trends. Actual CCMT 2025 cutoffs are available on the official portal post-counselling.

Expected CCMT 2026 OBC-NCL Cutoff: Branch-Wise

Expected CCMT 2026 OBC-NCL cutoffs are projected to be within plus or minus 20–30 GATE score points of 2025 figures, subject to GATE 2026 difficulty and applicant volume. The table below provides expected ranges by branch and NIT tier.

All values are expected figures based on 2025 trends. Actual CCMT 2026 cutoffs are published round-wise on ccmt.admissions.nic.in.

Expected OBC-NCL Cutoff at Top NITs for CSE M.Tech

CSE M.Tech is the most competitive branch in CCMT every year. The table below gives NIT-wise expected closing GATE scores for OBC-NCL students in Computer Science for 2026.

Factors Affecting CCMT 2026 OBC-NCL Cutoff

Several variables influence how OBC-NCL closing GATE scores shift year-on-year:

• GATE 2026 paper difficulty: A tougher paper lowers average scores and therefore cutoffs; an easier paper pushes them up.
• Number of OBC-NCL applicants: More students with valid certificates competing for reserved seats drives the cutoff upward.
• Seat matrix changes: Additional seats in a branch or NIT can lower the cutoff even if the applicant pool stays the same.
• General category cutoff trend: OBC-NCL cutoffs generally track the General trend — if General cutoffs rise, OBC-NCL ones typically follow.
• Number of counselling rounds: Cutoffs typically drop in later rounds as vacancies open through upgrades and withdrawals.