Overview

The Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech (CCMN) 2026 serves as the official gateway for candidates who have successfully qualified for the IIT JAM entrance exam. This centralized process facilitates admission into various postgraduate science and technology programmes offered by 20 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) across the country. Managed by NIT Warangal, the counselling ensures a transparent and merit-based seat allocation system for students aiming to pursue advanced studies in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Data Science.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must register on the official portal by providing accurate personal and academic details.
• Applicants are required to fill in their preferred choices of institutes and programmes based on their JAM scores.
• Participants must pay the necessary registration and participation fees through the designated online banking system.
• Successful candidates must upload all required academic and category documents for online verification.
• Students allotted a seat must confirm their acceptance by choosing the 'Freeze' option and paying the admission fee.
• Candidates are responsible for reporting physically to their allotted institute as per the specified schedule to finalize their admission.

Why Apply

Securing a seat through CCMN provides students with access to premier technical institutions in India, ensuring high-quality education and excellent research facilities. This centralized process simplifies the admission journey, allowing candidates to apply for multiple NITs through a single platform, thereby increasing their chances of securing a seat in their preferred programme.

Important Dates

• Registration and Choice Filling: May 15 – June 8, 2026
• Round 1 Seat Allotment: June 12, 2026
• Round 2 Seat Allotment: June 22, 2026
• Round 3 Seat Allotment: June 27, 2026

Quick Facts

• Total Seats: 1,463
• Conducting Body: NIT Warangal
• Admission Basis: IIT JAM 2026 Score
• Category: Other Govt. Exams

• Total Seats: 1,463
• Participating Institutes: 20 NITs

1. Visit the official CCMN portal to initiate the registration process.
2. Enter your IIT JAM 2026 registration details, including your score and paper code.
3. Pay the non-refundable registration fee using the ICICI Eazypay system.
4. Fill in your preferred choices of programmes and institutes, ranking them in order of priority.
5. Lock your choices before the deadline to ensure they are considered for seat allotment.
6. Check the seat allotment results on the official website using your login credentials.
7. If a seat is allotted, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee and upload the required documents for verification.
8. Download the provisional admission letter and keep a printout for future reference during physical reporting.