The CCMN 2026 application process is for candidates seeking admission to PG programs in NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs through IIT JAM 2026 scores. Eligible candidates must register online at the official CCMN portal (ccmn.admissions.nic.in) by clicking ‘New Candidate Registration’. Applicants need to enter personal details, JAM registration ID, exam year, paper, and marks, complete the captcha, and submit the form. The next step is payment of the non-refundable registration fee: INR 3,500 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC and INR 3,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, payable online via ICICI Net Banking/Debit Card/I-Sure Pay or offline through e-Challan. After fee payment, candidates complete academic details, upload scanned documents including JAM scorecard, photo ID, mark sheets, and reservation certificates, and fill in college choices to complete the application.
CCMN 2026 Important Dates
This section lists all the important dates and deadlines for the CCMN 2026 counselling process. It includes the schedule for online registration, choice filling, seat allotment rounds, fee payments, document verification, and withdrawal options. Candidates should follow these dates carefully to complete the counselling successfully.
| Event | Tentaive Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration, Fee Payment and Online Choice Filling | Fourth week of May 2026 |
| Last date for Registration unlocking by candidate | First week of June 2026 |
| Last date for Online Registration and Fee Payment by UPI/Debit/Credit card/Net Banking | First week of June 2026 |
| Last date of Online Choice Filling and locking of choices by the candidate | Second week of June 2026 |
| Automatic Locking of saved choices (if choices not locked by the candidate) | Second week of June 2026 |
| Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), Document uploading (online), specifying willingness (Freeze/Float/Slide), and withdrawal | Third week of June 2026 |
| Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute (Special eligibility of allotted seat, if any, would be checked by verifying officers of the Allotted Institute) | Second week of June 2026 |
| Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute | Third week of June 2026 |
| Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal | Second week of 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 withdrawal | Fourth week of June 2026 |
| Online Document Verification (for candidates allotted seat for the first time in this round) by officers of Allotted Institute (Special eligibility of allotted/upgraded seat, if any, would be checked by verifying officers of the Allotted Institute) | Fourth week of June 2026 |
| Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute | Fourth week of June 2026 |
| Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal | Fourth week of June 2026 |
| Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), Document uploading (online) (candidates allotted seat for the first time in round 3), and withdrawal | First week of July 2026 |
| Online Document Verification (for candidates allotted seat for the first time in this round) by officers of Allotted Institute (Special eligibility of allotted/upgraded seat, if any, would be checked by verifying officers of the Allotted Institute) | First week of July 2026 |
| Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute | First week of July 2026 |
| Payment of Partial Admission Fee online by candidates for confirmation of seat allotted during all regular rounds. | First week of July 2026 |
| Online Withdrawal from the Admitted Institute | First week of July 2026 |
CCMN 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The CCMN 2026 eligibility criteria for participating in the counselling process:
- Candidates must have appeared for the IIT JAM 2026 and have a valid score
- Candidates belonging to General, General-Economically Weaker Section (Gen-EWS) and OBC categories should have passed BSc or an equivalent course with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 per cent aggregate and those belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, PWD) should obtain 6.0 CGPA or 55 percent aggregate
- Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the final mark sheet by September 30, 2026.
- For certain programmes in a few Participating Institutes, special eligibility criteria are applicable
- The candidates who possess certificates/qualifications from any of the professional societies (such as The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE), The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE), The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), etc. ) and have enrolled with these institutions with permanent recognition up to May 31, 2014, may also be eligible to participate in some of the PG programs, offered through CCMN-2026, as per the eligibility criteria of respective PIs.
CCMN 2026 Application Process
Eligible candidates need to follow the below steps to complete the CCMN 2026 registration process.
- Visit the official website of CCMN 2026 or enter ccmn.admissions.nic.in at an updated web browser
- Click on the ‘Online Registration and Choice Filling’ tab
- Candidates registering for the first time should click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ on this page
- They have to enter the personal and IIT JAM such as: Name, JAM Registration ID, JAM Exam Year, JAM Exam Paper, JAM marks out of 100
- After filling in these details, they will have to enter the captcha or the security pin
- Click on the ‘Submit’ tab
- The next step is the pay the CCMN 2026 registration fee
- Upon completing the fee payment process, candidates will have to complete the rest of the CCMN 2026 application process by entering the academic details, uploading documents and choice filling process
CCMN 2026 Application Process: Registration Fee and Payment Methods
The CCMN 2026 application process requires candidates to pay a registration fee based on category: INR 3,500 for General, EWS, OBC, and INR 3,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates, payable through online payment methods. The CCMN 2026 registration fee can be paid using the ICICI Bank online mode (Net Banking/Debit Card/I-Sure Pay) or at any branch of ICICI through e-Challan. Applicants must note that the CCMN 2026 application fee is non-refundable. The CCMN 2026 registration fee as per candidate category is given in the table below:
| Candidate Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General, General-EWS, OBC | INR 3,500 |
| SC, ST, PwD | INR 3,000 |
CCMN 2026 Application Process: Fees Type
CCMN 2026 application and counselling involve multiple fees: registration, seat acceptance, partial admission, and participation in National Spot or Special Rounds, with amounts varying by category, ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 25,000 for SC/ST/PwD and GEN/OBC candidates. Students can check the below mentioned table to get an idea about the CCMN fees details.
| Fees Type | Details | Fees Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Non-refundable registration fee to be deposited for participating in CCMN-2024 Counselling process | INR 3,500/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 3,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) | Fee to be deposited by a candidate when the candidate accepts the seat allotted to them. | INR 15,000/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 10,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| Partial Admission Fee (PAF) | Partial admission fee to be deposited by the candidate on CCMN portal if (s)he wants to confirm her/his seat. This will be a part of the institute fee and will be adjusted against the finally allotted institute’s admission fee. | INR 10,000/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 5,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| NSR Participation Fee | Fee to be deposited during the registration of National Spot Round along with the NSR registration fee. This will be a part of the institute fee and will be adjusted against the finally allotted institute’s admission fee. | INR 25,000/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 15,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| SR Participation Fee | Fee to be deposited during the registration of special round along with the SR registration fee. This will be a part of the institute fee and will be adjusted against the finally allotted institute’s admission fee. | INR 25,000/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 15,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| National Spot Round (NSR) Registration Fee | If the candidate wishes to participate in the National Spot Round of CCMN-2024, a fresh registration along with the payment of Non-refundable registration fee is mandatory. | INR 3,500/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 3,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| Special Round (SR) Registration Fee | If the candidate wishes to participate in the Special Rounds of CCMN-2024, a fresh registration along with the payment of non-refundable registration fee is mandatory. | INR 3,500/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 3,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
Documents Required for CCMN Registration
Before registering for the CCMN 2026, candidates should be ready with the following documents and information:
- IIT JAM 2026 scorecard
- IIT JAM 2026 Registration ID
- Government-issued photo ID card such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
- CCMN 2026 application fee and details of payment mode such as Credit/Debit Card or Netbanking information
- Reservation category document (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of mark sheets and pass certificates of Class 10, Class 12 and qualifying degree
CCMN 2026 Application Process FAQs
What is the eligibility criteria for CCMN 2026 counselling based on IIT JAM scores?
Candidates must have appeared for IIT JAM 2026 and have a valid score to participate in CCMN 2026 counselling.
What minimum academic requirements are needed for CCMN 2026 for General and OBC candidates?
GEN, GEN-EWS, and OBC candidates must have passed BSc or equivalent with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% aggregate.
Can final-year students apply for CCMN 2026?
Yes, candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree are eligible if they submit the final mark sheet by September 30, 2026.
Are professional society certificate holders eligible for CCMN 2026 PG programs?
Candidates with certificates from recognized professional societies before May 31, 2014, may be eligible for certain PG programs through CCMN 2026.
How can candidates register for CCMN 2026 online?
Visit ccmn.admissions.nic.in, click ‘Online Registration and Choice Filling’, then select ‘New Candidate Registration’ to start the process.
What details are required during CCMN 2026 registration?
Candidates must enter personal details, IIT JAM registration ID, exam year, paper, marks, and complete the captcha before submitting.
What is the CCMN 2026 registration fee for SC/ST/PwD candidates?
SC, ST, and PwD candidates must pay INR 3,000 as a non-refundable registration fee.
What types of fees are applicable in CCMN 2026 counselling?
Fees include registration fee, seat acceptance fee, partial admission fee, NSR/SR participation fees, varying by category from INR 3,000 to INR 25,000.
What documents are required for CCMN 2026 registration?
IIT JAM scorecard, JAM registration ID, photo ID, payment details, reservation certificate, and mark sheets of Class 10, 12, and qualifying degree.
Can CCMN 2026 applicants pay the registration fee offline?
Yes, candidates can pay the registration fee online via ICICI Net Banking/Debit Card/I-Sure Pay or offline at ICICI branches using e-Challan.