CCMN 2026 Admission for M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) – Apply Online, Dates, Eligibility

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🕒 Last Updated: May 08, 2026
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Introduction

The CCMN 2026 Admission for M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) is now open for candidates who have a valid JAM 2026 score. This centralized counselling, coordinated by NIT Agartala, provides a single-window platform for admission to postgraduate science and technology programs across NITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other participating institutes. If you are seeking a Sarkari Job in the academic field, this is your opportunity to secure admission through a transparent online process. Read on for complete details on eligibility criteria, important dates, application fees, and the step-by-step apply online process.

Organization Overview

The Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) Admissions (CCMN) is a national-level counselling body under the Ministry of Education. For 2026, NIT Agartala serves as the coordinating institute, ensuring a fair and efficient admission process for thousands of aspirants. The counselling covers full-time M.Sc. and M.Sc.(Tech.) programs based on JAM 2026 ranks.

Post Details

Admission is offered for M.Sc. and M.Sc.(Tech.) programs in various disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and more. The total number of seats varies by institute and program. Candidates are allotted seats through multiple rounds of counselling based on their JAM 2026 score and preferences.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have a valid JAM 2026 score.
  • Qualifying degree: Minimum 6.5 CGPA (60%) for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC and 6.0 CGPA (55%) for SC/ST/PwD.
  • Only primary mode of evaluation (CGPA/Percentage) mentioned on the degree will be considered.
  • Provisional admission allowed if result is awaited (all exams completed by 15 August 2026; final result by 30 September 2026).
  • Programme-specific eligibility and special requirements apply (check Seat & Eligibility Matrix on official website).

Age Limit

There is no specific age limit for CCMN 2026 admission. Candidates of all ages can apply as long as they meet the educational eligibility criteria.

Application Fee

Fee TypeDescriptionAmount (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC)Amount (SC/ST/PwD)
Registration FeeNon-refundable (Regular Rounds)₹3,500₹3,000
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)Adjustable towards institute fee₹15,000₹10,000
Partial Admission Fee (PAF)For seat confirmation₹10,000₹5,000
Special Round Participation FeeFor SR participation₹25,000₹15,000
NSR Participation FeeFor National Spot Round₹25,000₹15,000

Selection Process

The selection is based on the JAM 2026 score and the candidate's performance in the counselling process. The process includes three Regular Rounds, two Special Rounds, and one National Spot Round (NSR). Candidates must register, fill choices, and participate in seat allotment. Options like Freeze, Float, and Slide allow flexibility. Online document verification is mandatory, and finally, physical reporting to the allotted institute is required.

Important Dates

Phase – I: Schedule for Regular Rounds of CCMN 2026

ActivitiesStart DateEnd Date
Start of Online Registration, Fee Payment and Online Choice FillingFriday, 15 May, 2026 (10:00 AM IST)-
Last date for Registration unlocking by candidate-Friday, 5 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Online Registration and Fee Payment by UPI/Debit/Credit card/Net Banking-Friday, 5 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for resolution of issues related to fee payment-Monday, 8 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date of Online Choice Filling and locking of choices by the candidate-Monday, 8 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Automatic Locking of saved choices (if choices not locked by the candidate)-Monday, 8 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Announcement of Round-1 Seat AllotmentFriday, 12 June, 2026-
Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), Document uploading (online), specifying willingness (Freeze/Float/Slide), and withdrawalFriday, 12 June, 2026Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted InstituteFriday, 12 June, 2026-
Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute-Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal-Friday, 19 June, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Announcement of Round-2 Seat AllotmentMonday, 22 June, 2026-
Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), Document uploading (online) (candidates allotted seat for the first time in this round), specifying/updating willingness (Freeze/Float/Slide), and withdrawalMonday, 22 June, 2026Wednesday, 24 June, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Online Document Verification (for candidates allotted seat for the first time in this round) by officers of Allotted InstituteMonday, 22 June, 2026-
Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute-Wednesday, 24 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal-Thursday, 25 June, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Announcement of Round-3 Seat AllotmentSaturday, 27 June, 2026-
Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), Document uploading (online) (candidates allotted seat for the first time in round-3), and withdrawalSaturday, 27 June, 2026Tuesday, 30 June, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Online Document Verification (for candidates allotted seat for the first time in this round) by officers of Allotted InstituteSaturday, 27 June, 2026-
Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute-Wednesday, 1 July, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to withdrawal-Wednesday, 1 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Payment of Partial Admission Fee online by candidates for confirmation of seat allotted during all regular roundsThursday, 2 July, 2026Monday, 6 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Online Withdrawal from the Admitted InstituteThursday, 2 July, 2026Monday, 6 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)

Phase – II: Tentative Schedule for Special Rounds of CCMN 2026

ActivitiesStart DateEnd Date
Announcement of vacant seats at CCMN web portalMonday, 13 July, 2026-
Start of Online Registration for Special Round, Payment of Registration and Participation Fee (online) and Online Choice FillingTuesday, 14 July, 2026-
Last date of Online Registration for Special Round, Payment of Registration and Participation Fee (online)-Saturday, 18 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any fee payment/registration issue-Monday, 20 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date of Online Choice Filling and Locking by the candidate-Monday, 20 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Automatic Locking of saved choices (if choices not locked by the candidate)-Monday, 20 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Announcement of Seat Allotment of Special Round-1Wednesday, 22 July, 2026-
Document uploading (online), specifying willingness (Freeze/Float/Slide), and withdrawalWednesday, 22 July, 2026Friday, 24 July, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted InstituteWednesday, 22 July, 2026-
Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute-Friday, 24 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal-Saturday, 25 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Announcement of Seat Allotment of Special Round-2Monday, 27 July, 2026-
Document uploading (online) (candidates allotted seat for the first time in Special round-2) and withdrawalMonday, 27 July, 2026Wednesday, 29 July, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Online Document Verification (for candidates allotted seat for the first time in this round) by officers of Allotted InstituteMonday, 27 July, 2026-
Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute-Wednesday, 29 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal-Wednesday, 29 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Online Withdrawal from the Admitted InstituteSunday, 26 July, 2026Wednesday, 29 July, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)

Phase – III: Tentative Schedule for National Spot Round CCMN 2026

ActivitiesStart DateEnd Date
Announcement of vacant seats at CCMN web portalSaturday, 01 August, 2026-
Start of fresh Registration Online for National Spot Round, Payment of Registration and Participation Fee (online) and Online Choice FillingSaturday, 01 August, 2026-
Last date of Online Registration for National Spot Round, Payment of Registration and Participation Fee (online)-Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any fee payment/registration issue-Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
The last date of Online Choice Filling and Locking by the candidate-Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Automatic Locking of saved choices (if choices are not locked by the candidate)-Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Announcement of Seat Allotment of National Spot RoundWednesday, 05 August, 2026-
Document uploading (online) (candidates allotted seat for the first time in NSR)Wednesday, 05 August, 2026Friday, 07 August, 2026 (12:30 PM IST)
Online Document Verification (for candidates allotted seat for the first time in NSR) by officers of Allotted InstituteWednesday, 05 August, 2026-
Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute-Saturday, 08 August, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification-Saturday, 08 August, 2026 (05:30 PM IST)
Physical Reporting at the Finally Allotted Institute physically and deposition of the Balance FeeWednesday, 05 August, 2026Tuesday, 11 August, 2026

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website ccmn.admissions.nic.in
  2. Register using JAM 2026 credentials.
  3. Pay Registration Fee and fill programme choices in order of preference.
  4. Lock choices before the deadline.
  5. Participate in seat allotment rounds.
  6. Pay Seat Acceptance Fee, upload documents, and complete online verification.
  7. Pay Partial Admission Fee for confirmation.
  8. Report physically to the Finally Allotted Institute (FAI).

Counselling Process: Regular, Special & National Spot Rounds

CCMN 2026 conducts three Regular Rounds, followed by two Special Rounds and one National Spot Round (NSR). Candidates can opt for Freeze, Float, or Slide options. Online document verification is mandatory. Physical reporting occurs after the final round.

Documents Required

  • JAM 2026 Scorecard
  • Qualifying degree marksheets and certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD certificate (if applicable)
  • Photo ID proof
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Declaration/Undertaking as per format

Frequently Asked Questions

CCMN 2026 (Centralized Counselling for M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) Admissions) is the common counselling process for admission to M.Sc. programmes in NITs, IIEST Shibpur and other participating institutes based on JAM 2026 score.
Online registration for CCMN 2026 starts on 15 May 2026 at 10:00 AM IST.
Candidates need a valid JAM 2026 score and minimum qualifying marks in their bachelor’s degree (60% for GEN/OBC, 55% for SC/ST/PwD).
Yes, non-refundable registration fee is ₹3500 (GEN/OBC) and ₹3000 (SC/ST/PwD). Additional Seat Acceptance and Participation fees apply.
There are three Regular Rounds, two Special Rounds, and one National Spot Round (NSR).
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