Overview

The Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech (CCMN) 2026 serves as the primary gateway for candidates who have successfully qualified for the IIT JAM 2026 entrance examination. Managed by NIT Warangal, this centralized process facilitates admission into postgraduate science and technology programmes across 20 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and various other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) throughout India. The process 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 seat acceptance fees within the stipulated timelines.
• Students need to upload all mandatory academic and category-related documents for online verification.
• Successful candidates must confirm their seat allotment by selecting the 'Freeze' option to secure their admission.
• Applicants are responsible for monitoring the official portal for seat allotment results and subsequent reporting instructions.

Why Apply

Securing a seat through CCMN provides students with access to premier technical education at top-tier national institutes. This centralized mechanism simplifies the admission journey, offering a structured path to advanced research and professional growth in the science and technology sectors.

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: Postgraduate Admission

• Total Seats: 1,463
• Participating Institutes: 20 NITs
• Programmes: M.Sc. and M.Sc. Tech

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