Overview

The Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan Admissions (CCMT) 2026 has officially released the tentative vacant seat matrix for its special round of counselling. This phase is designed to fill remaining seats across various National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, and other participating GFTIs and CFTIs. Candidates who were unable to secure a seat in the previous three regular rounds or those who missed the initial registration window are invited to participate in this final phase of the admission process.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must register afresh on the official portal to participate in the special round.
• Applicants are required to review the tentative vacant seat matrix carefully before finalizing their choices.
• Participants must complete the choice-filling and locking process within the stipulated timeframe.
• Successful candidates must pay the required seat acceptance fee to confirm their allotted seat.
• Applicants are responsible for uploading accurate documents for the verification process.
• Candidates must report to the allotted institute physically or online as per the official guidelines to finalize their admission.

Why Apply

Participating in the CCMT special round provides a final opportunity for GATE-qualified candidates to secure admission into prestigious technical institutes. It ensures that seats remaining vacant after regular rounds are filled, maximizing the chances for aspirants to pursue their postgraduate studies in their preferred specializations.

Important Dates

• Special round vacant seat matrix release: July 13, 2026
• Special round online registration start: July 14, 2026

Quick Facts

• Conducting Institute: NIT Agartala
• Admission Basis: GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026)
• Category: Other Jobs

• Participating Institutes: NITs, IIEST Shibpur, select IIITs, and CFTIs/GFTIs.
• Seat Status: Tentative vacant seat matrix released on July 13, 2026.

1. Visit the official CCMT website at ccmt.admissions.nic.in.
2. Locate and click on the 'Candidate Login' or the special round registration link.
3. Log in using your valid GATE registration ID, password, and security credentials.
4. Fill out the special round registration form accurately.
5. Pay the non-refundable registration fee through the provided online payment gateway.
6. Review the vacant seat matrix and select your preferred institutes and programs.
7. Lock your choices before the deadline to ensure they are considered for seat allotment.
8. Download and print a copy of the submitted registration and choice-filling form for your future reference and document verification.