NIT Calicut M.Tech CCMT 2026 Closing Scores: Branch-Wise and Category-Wise Cutoff Trends

NIT Calicut CCMT 2026 Round 1 closing GATE score for M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering stands at 731 for the General category, while Water Resources Engineering closes at 351, according to data released on the official CCMT portal.

Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan (CCMT) 2026 Round 1 allotment results are out, revealing program-wise and category-wise closing GATE scores for NIT Calicut. CCMT uses GATE scores on a normalized scale (up to 1000) for seat allotment across National Institutes of Technology. With more counselling rounds ahead, closing scores in final rounds are expected to be lower than Round 1 figures as seats open up through withdrawals and new registrations.

• CSE (General) Round 1 closing score at NIT Calicut: 731 — highest across all programs.
• CSE (Information Security) Round 1 closing score: 694 (General), second most competitive.
• Microelectronics and VLSI Design closes at 647 (General) in Round 1.
• OBC-NCL category scores are typically 30–50 points lower than General in Round 1; the gap widens in final rounds.
• SC and ST category scores are 150–250 points lower than General based on 2024 final round trends.
• Water Resources Engineering and Nanotechnology are the most accessible programs, closing at 351–353 (General, Round 1).

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NIT Calicut CCMT 2026 Branch-Wise Closing Scores (Round 1)

The table below lists CCMT 2026 Round 1 closing GATE scores for M.Tech programs at NIT Calicut for the General (Unreserved) category. These represent the lowest GATE score at which a seat was allotted in Round 1. Students checking eligibility for later rounds should note that final round closing scores are typically 50–100 points lower than Round 1 for high-demand programs.

CSE with a closing score of 731 is the most competitive program at NIT Calicut in CCMT 2026. VLSI and Electronics programs occupy the mid range, closing between 600 and 647. Programs such as Nanotechnology and Water Resources Engineering are significantly more accessible, with closing scores near 351.

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Category-Wise Closing Scores for NIT Calicut M.Tech

Category-wise closing scores at NIT Calicut depend on the reserved seat matrix and the GATE score distribution among applicants. The table below shows category-wise opening and closing GATE scores for M.Tech CSE at NIT Calicut from CCMT 2024 final rounds, which provide the most reliable basis for 2026 projections.

For CCMT 2026 Round 1, the OBC-NCL closing score for CSE is 694, compared to 731 for General — a gap of 37 points. Based on 2024 final round trends, this gap is expected to widen to 60–80 points in later rounds. SC students could expect final round closing scores in the range of 380–420 for CSE based on 2024 data, while ST students may find seats with scores around 290–320. These are expected figures based on 2024 trends and will be confirmed after all CCMT 2026 rounds close.

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NIT Calicut CCMT Closing Score Trends: 2024 to 2026

Year-on-year closing score trends help students calibrate their expectations across program cycles. The table below compares final round closing scores (General category) for 2024 and 2025 against CCMT 2026 Round 1 figures.

CSE closing scores at NIT Calicut have risen consistently from 551 in the 2024 final round to 656 in 2025 and a Round 1 high of 731 in 2026, reflecting rising demand for top-NIT CSE seats. Information Security and VLSI programs show a similar upward trajectory. Water Resources Engineering has held steady near 350–351 across all three years, making it one of the most predictable programs for planning. Students should note that the 2026 figure is from Round 1 only; final round scores for 2026 are expected to be notably lower once counselling concludes.

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Factors Affecting NIT Calicut CCMT Cutoff

Understanding what drives NIT Calicut CCMT closing scores helps students make informed program choices:

• GATE score normalization: CCMT uses normalized GATE scores (out of 1000), not raw marks. A harder GATE paper lowers normalized scores across the board, which can shift cutoffs downward.
• Seat intake per program: Programs with fewer M.Tech seats, such as CSE, have higher closing scores because more students compete for fewer slots.
• Candidate pool size: An increase in GATE-qualified students above a certain score threshold raises competition for seats, pushing closing scores higher.
• Category-wise seat matrix: Reserved category seats (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) are governed by the all-India reservation policy, resulting in separate and lower closing scores for each category.
• Round dynamics: Students who receive seats at IITs or preferred NITs during early rounds often withdraw from NIT Calicut, freeing seats for students with lower GATE scores in subsequent rounds.
• Program-level demand shifts: Programs such as Microelectronics and VLSI Design see rising demand in line with industry trends, pushing their closing scores upward over the past two years.