CCMN 2026: Round 2 Allotment Out, Counselling Dates, Seat Matrix and Participating Institutes

CCMN 2026, or Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech.) Admissions, is the online centralized admission process that uses IIT JAM 2026 scores to fill postgraduate science seats across 30+ centrally funded institutes including 23 NITs, 2 IIITs, and 5 CFTIs. Coordinated by NIT Agartala for the 2026 cycle, the counselling is now in its second allotment phase — CCMN 2026 Round 2 seat allotment has been declared today on June 22, 2026 at ccmn.admissions.nic.in. Candidates newly allotted in Round 2 must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee by June 24, 2026, while Round 3 allotment follows on June 27, 2026.

• Round 2 SAF Payment Deadline: Candidates newly allotted in CCMN 2026 Round 2 must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee — ₹15,000 (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or ₹10,000 (SC/ST/PwD) — by June 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM IST. Candidates who received upgrades via Float or Slide from Round 1 do not need to pay the SAF again; they must only upload documents and declare fresh willingness.
• Round 3 Seat Allotment: CCMN 2026 Round 3 allotment will be declared on June 27, 2026. Candidates who chose Float or Slide in Round 2 may receive upgrades. In 2025, around 30–35% of total allotted seats saw movement between Round 2 and Round 3 across programs and institutes.
• Special Round 1: Fresh registration for CCMN 2026 Special Round 1 opens on July 14, 2026, with seat allotment on July 22, 2026. Candidates who were not allotted in any regular round — or those who withdrew — can re-register at this stage. Last year, Special Round 1 had open seats in more than 20 participating institutes.
• National Spot Round (NSR): The NSR is the last chance for admission in CCMN 2026, with allotment expected on August 5, 2026. It is open to all eligible candidates for remaining vacant seats. Physical reporting for NSR allottees must be completed by August 11, 2026.

What is CCMN 2026?

CCMN stands for Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc. (Tech.) Admissions. It is not an entrance exam. It is an online centralized seat allotment process for admission to postgraduate science programmes at National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other centrally funded institutions. Candidates must first qualify IIT JAM 2026 in a relevant paper and then participate in CCMN to secure a seat.

For 2026, NIT Agartala is the coordinating institute. The process runs entirely online at ccmn.admissions.nic.in. Candidates register, fill in their preferred institute-program combinations in priority order, and then the allotment engine assigns a seat based on JAM 2026 merit and availability.

CCMN 2026 offers approximately 3,000 seats across 30+ participating institutes spread across India. The programmes available include M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biotechnology, and Applied Geology, along with select M.Sc. (Tech.) specializations at a few institutes.

CCMN 2026 Key Highlights

JAM Papers Accepted and Programmes Offered

CCMN 2026 accepts scores from six IIT JAM 2026 papers. Each paper is linked to specific M.Sc. programmes. You can only apply for a programme that matches your JAM paper.

Source: ccmn.admissions.nic.in

CCMN 2026 Important Dates

The table below covers all key events in the CCMN 2026 counselling cycle. Upcoming events appear first in chronological order, followed by completed activities marked as Over.

Source: ccmn.admissions.nic.in

CCMN 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in CCMN 2026, you must meet two conditions: a valid IIT JAM 2026 score in the relevant paper, and a qualifying undergraduate degree with the required minimum marks. There is no separate CCMN eligibility test — your JAM rank determines your position in the merit list.

Minimum Academic Qualification

You should note these important eligibility conditions:

• Your qualifying degree must be a B.Sc. or equivalent three-year programme in a relevant subject
• Candidates in their final year of undergraduate studies can also apply. They must submit final results during document verification at the time of physical reporting
• If your transcript shows both CGPA and percentage, only the CGPA will be used for eligibility calculation
• Some programs at specific institutes have additional eligibility conditions related to subjects studied at the UG level — always check the CCMN information brochure before filling choices
• NRI candidates with foreign degrees recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and valid IIT JAM 2026 scores are also eligible

Subject Eligibility and JAM Paper Matching

Your JAM paper must match the programme you want to study through CCMN. A candidate who appeared for JAM Physics (PH) can only apply for M.Sc. Physics seats. You cannot use a Physics JAM score to apply for Chemistry or Mathematics programmes at any institute in CCMN.

Some programs at certain institutes have additional UG-level subject requirements. For example, M.Sc. Biotechnology at a few NITs may require Biology as a compulsory subject at the UG level. Always check the institute-department-program table on the official CCMN portal before finalizing your choices to avoid eligibility rejection during verification.

How to Register for CCMN 2026

CCMN 2026 registration opened on May 15, 2026, and closed on June 5, 2026. For regular rounds, registration is now over. However, fresh registration will reopen on July 14, 2026 for Special Round 1, allowing candidates who missed the earlier window to participate if seats remain vacant after the regular rounds.

The step-by-step registration process for CCMN is as follows:

• Visit ccmn.admissions.nic.in
• Click on "New Registration" on the home page
• Enter your IIT JAM 2026 Registration Number, date of birth, and basic personal details
• Create a secure password for your CCMN 2026 account
• Fill in personal, contact, and academic information accurately
• Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format
• Pay the registration fee via ICICI Bank Eazypay: ₹3,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwD
• Submit the form and save the confirmation page or printout for records

Always provide accurate information during registration. Misrepresentation of any detail — including category or JAM score — can lead to cancellation of your candidature at any stage of the CCMN 2026 process.

CCMN 2026 Choice Filling

Choice filling for CCMN 2026 was open from May 15, 2026, and closed on June 8, 2026. The process is now over for the regular rounds. During this period, candidates entered all their preferred institute-program combinations in a ranked list, from most preferred (Rank 1) to least preferred.

How Choice Filling Works in CCMN

• You can add as many choices as you want — there is no upper limit. More choices mean more chances of getting an allotment
• Rank your most preferred institute-program combination at Position 1, your second preference at Position 2, and so on
• If you do not manually lock your choices before the deadline, the system locks them automatically at the close of the window
• Once choices are locked, you cannot change them
• The allotment engine uses your JAM 2026 merit rank and your choice order to assign the best available seat you qualify for at the time of each round

Candidates who register fresh for Special Round 1 (opening July 14, 2026) will also fill choices for remaining vacant seats at that stage. The strategy is the same: fill as many relevant programs as possible and rank carefully.

A common mistake is filling too few choices. Even if your top preference looks achievable based on previous year trends, fill all programs you would genuinely join — your actual allotment depends on live merit and seat availability, which can differ from projections.

CCMN 2026 Seat Allotment — Round-wise Schedule

CCMN 2026 has six allotment rounds in total: three regular rounds, two special rounds, and one National Spot Round (NSR). Each round has its own SAF payment and document verification deadline. Missing any deadline in a round forfeits the allotted seat for that round.

Candidates who finalize their seat after Round 3 must pay the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) between July 2–6, 2026. The PAF is ₹10,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. This is separate from the SAF paid earlier. Physical reporting to the allotted institute and payment of any remaining institute fee take place in August 2026 as per each institute’s specific schedule.

Documents Required for CCMN 2026

After receiving a seat allotment in any round of CCMN 2026, you must upload the following documents online for verification by your allotted institute. This verification must be completed within the deadline for that round — usually 2 to 3 days from allotment. Keep all documents scanned and ready in advance so you do not miss the window.

• IIT JAM 2026 Scorecard — downloaded from the official JAM 2026 portal
• Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate — serves as date of birth proof
• Class 12th Mark Sheet
• Qualifying Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate — B.Sc. or equivalent
• All Semester/Year Mark Sheets of your qualifying degree programme
• Category Certificate — OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD, as applicable, issued by the competent authority
• Transfer Certificate from your last attended institution
• Character Certificate from your last institution or from a Gazetted Officer
• Passport-size Photograph — recent, in JPEG format as per specified dimensions
• Signature Scan — in JPEG format
• Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued Photo ID
• Income and Asset Certificate — required for EWS candidates only

Final year UG candidates must also provide a principal’s certificate confirming their final-year status. Their final mark sheets and degree must be submitted at the time of physical reporting to the allotted institute.

All files must be in the format (JPEG/PDF) and within the file size limits specified in the CCMN 2026 information brochure. Blurry, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted documents can result in rejection during online verification, which may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

CCMN 2026 Participating Institutes and Seat Matrix

CCMN 2026 covers 30+ centrally funded institutes across India, including 23 NITs, 2 IIITs, 5 CFTIs, and several other central universities. NIT Rourkela and IIEST Shibpur have among the highest seat counts. The table below lists the major participating institutes with their approximate total seats.

Several newer NITs — including NIT Meghalaya, NIT Raipur, NIT Manipur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Sikkim, NIT Nagaland, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and NIT Uttarakhand — also participate in CCMN 2026 with smaller seat counts ranging from 15 to 60 seats each. Other participating institutions include Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, ABVIIITM Gwalior, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IISER Bhopal, IISER Kolkata, and a few central universities.

Programs offered vary by institute. The six main subjects are M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Statistics, M.Sc. Biotechnology, and M.Sc. Applied Geology. Not every institute offers every subject — the subject-wise seat matrix is available on the official CCMN portal for verification before filling choices.

Source: ccmn.admissions.nic.in

CCMN 2026 Fee Structure

CCMN 2026 involves three separate fee payments at different stages of the counselling process. All fees paid through the CCMN portal are non-refundable once submitted. Plan your budget accordingly before participating.

Counselling Fee Payments

Institute Fees Per Semester (Approximate)

Beyond the counselling fees, you will pay institute-specific tuition and other fees after reporting. These vary significantly across institutes:

Hostel and mess fees are charged separately and vary by institute and room type. Check your allotted institute’s official website for the complete and latest fee details before reporting.

Tips to Improve Your CCMN 2026 Outcome

Since CCMN admission depends entirely on your IIT JAM rank, your JAM score is the single most important factor. But how you navigate choice filling, willingness selection, and round strategy also makes a significant difference in the quality of your final allotment.

For Candidates Currently in CCMN 2026 Counselling

• Choose Float over Freeze if you want a better seat. Float keeps your current seat safe while the system checks for upgrades across your entire preference list. Choosing Freeze too early permanently locks you out of better allotments in Round 3 and Special Rounds
• Track Round 3 closely on June 27. If your preferred program had a closing rank just above your JAM rank in Round 2, it may open up in Round 3 due to withdrawals and seats released by Float candidates moving to better options
• Upload documents the same day as allotment. The verification window is only 2 to 3 days per round. Even a single day’s delay can cost you your seat
• Check the portal directly — do not rely solely on email or SMS notifications, which can sometimes be delayed or routed to spam folders
• For Special Round 1 participants: fill as many choices as possible from the available vacant seats. At this stage, competition is lower and candidates with mid-range JAM ranks often secure seats at institutes that were out of reach in the regular rounds

For IIT JAM 2027 Aspirants (Next CCMN Cycle)

• Begin JAM preparation at least 10 to 12 months before the exam. Popular papers like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics attract tens of thousands of candidates each year
• Cover NCERT textbooks thoroughly first — most JAM questions are based on undergraduate-level concepts covered in NCERT and standard BSc reference books for your subject
• Practice IIT JAM previous year papers from the last 10 years. This builds pattern familiarity, improves time management, and reveals your weak areas well before the exam
• Focus on Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions — these carry no negative marking and can significantly boost your final score if practiced well
• Study the CCMN seat matrix and previous year cutoff trends on the official portal to understand which institutes and programs are realistically within your target rank range
• Keep all documents ready before CCMN registration opens. Being prepared from day one avoids last-minute stress and document errors during the short verification windows