The CCMN cutoff is decided using IIT JAM marks and ranks. For IIT JAM 2018, Physics cutoff marks were 17.05 for General, 15.35 for OBC-NCL, and 8.53 for SC/ST/PwD. Subjects like Chemistry, Geology, and Biotechnology had higher cutoffs, showing tougher competition.
In CCMN 2025, top colleges closed at very low ranks. NIT Trichy closed at rank 161 for M.Sc. Computer Science, while NIT Warangal closed at 267 for M.Sc. Mathematics. For M.Sc. Physics under OBC-NCL, IISER Bhopal closed at rank 755 and MNNIT Allahabad at 788.
EWS cutoffs for M.Sc. Chemistry varied widely. NIT Warangal closed at 1586, while NIT Agartala closed at 6376, giving more chances. Overall, higher-ranked NITs required stronger JAM ranks.
IIT JAM Previous Year Cut Off for CCMN
Check the cut-off (2018) for estimating how many marks they have to score to qualify for the IIT JAM examination.
| Programme Code | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL | 21.48 | 19.33 | 10.74 | 10.74 | 10.74 |
| BT | 26.67 | 24 | 13.84 | 13.84 | 13.84 |
| CY | 28.46 | 25.61 | 14.23 | 14.23 | 14.23 |
| GG | 37.47 | 33.72 | 18.73 | 18.73 | 18.73 |
| MA | 16.84 | 15.16 | 8.42 | 8.42 | 8.42 |
| MS | 18.97 | 17.07 | 9.48 | 9.48 | 9.48 |
| PH | 17.05 | 15.35 | 8.53 | 8.53 | 8.53 |
Category-wise Cutoff Rank for CCMN 2025
The CCMN 2025 category-wise cutoff ranks show strong competition in top NITs. NIT Trichy recorded the lowest rank for M.Sc. Computer Science, while courses at NIT Warangal, Surathkal, Calicut, and MNNIT Allahabad also had high demand in Round 1.
| College name | College short name | Course name | Category | Round | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | NIT Trichy | M.Sc. in Computer Science | General | 1 | 161 |
| NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology, Mangalore | NIT Surathkal | M.Sc. in Chemistry | General | 1 | 868 |
| NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology, Warangal | NIT Warangal | M.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing | General | 1 | 267 |
| MNNIT Allahabad - Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad | MNNIT Allahabad | M.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing | General | 1 | 660 |
| NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology, Calicut | NIT Calicut | M.Sc. in Mathematics | General | 1 | 809 |
CCMN Previous Year Cutoff Rank by College
The previous year CCMN cutoff ranks show varying competition across NITs. NIT Trichy and NIT Warangal witnessed wider rank ranges in 2025, while NIT Surathkal and NIT Calicut maintained relatively stable cutoff trends compared to earlier years.
| College Name | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | 161 to 1215 | 701 | 684 |
| NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology, Mangalore | 868 to 1160 | 956 to 1022 | 876 to 976 |
| NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology, Warangal | 216 to 1490 | 531 to 706 | 629 to 674 |
| MNNIT Allahabad - Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad | 660 to 1691 | - | - |
| NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology, Calicut | 809 to 1366 | 1072 to 1117 | 975 to 1019 |
CCMN 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank for M.Sc. in Chemistry at NIT – EWS (All India)
The CCMN 2025 Round 1 EWS closing ranks for M.Sc. Chemistry varied widely across NITs. Top institutes like NIT Trichy and Warangal saw higher competition, while newer and northeastern NITs recorded comparatively higher closing ranks, indicating broader admission chances.
| College Name | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | 949 | 701 | 4357 |
| NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology, Mangalore | 1197 | 3930 | 1235 |
| NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology, Warangal | 674 | 694 | 1586 |
| NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology, Calicut | 1000 | 4099 | 2562 |
| NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology, Rourkela | 3205 | 5957 | 4602 |
| NIT Silchar - National Institute of Technology, Silchar | 5865 | 1696 | 4350 |
| NIT Meghalaya - National Institute of Technology, Shillong | 1539 | 1662 | 5112 |
| NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology, Durgapur | 986 | 1164 | 5570 |
| NIT Kurukshetra - National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | 1624 | 6325 | 1432 |
| NIT Raipur - National Institute of Technology, Raipur | - | - | 3270 |
| NIT Srinagar - National Institute of Technology, Srinagar | 5949 | 1535 | 3775 |
| NIT Agartala - National Institute of Technology, Agartala | 1245 | 1780 | 6376 |
| NIT Puducherry - National Institute of Technology, Pondicherry | 1436 | 1273 | 5874 |
| NIT Jamshedpur - National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | 4212 | 1324 | 1249 |
| NIT Manipur - National Institute of Technology, Imphal | 5910 | 2098 | 3311 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh - National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh - Other | - | - | 914 |
| NIT Sikkim - National Institute of Technology, Sikkim - Other | 1712 | 2025 | 1944 |
| NIT Nagaland - National Institute of Technology, Dimapur | - | 6053 | 1835 |
| NIT Hamirpur - National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur | 1207 | 1562 | 2897 |
CCMN 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank for M.Sc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at IIIT – EWS (All India)
The CCMN 2025 Round 1 EWS closing ranks for M.Sc. in AI and Machine Learning at IIITs show varied demand. IIIT Lucknow remained competitive, IIIT Trichy offered limited seats, while ABV-IIITM Gwalior had a higher closing rank, indicating wider availability.
| College Name | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Lucknow - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow | 690 | 1265 | 919 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior | - | - | 4763 |
| IIIT Trichy - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Tiruchirappalli | 236 | 1023 | - |
CCMN 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank for M.Sc. in Physics at Top Colleges – OBC/ NCL (All India)
The CCMN 2025 Round 1 OBC/NCL closing ranks for M.Sc. Physics show strong competition at IISER Bhopal and MNNIT Allahabad, while institutes like VNIT Nagpur and DIAT Pune had higher closing ranks, offering more admission opportunities.
| College Name | 2025 |
|---|---|
| MNNIT Allahabad - Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad | 788 |
| VNIT Nagpur - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | 5093 |
| MNIT Jaipur - Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur | 960 |
| MANIT - Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal | 1715 |
| National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Jalandhar | 1599 |
| National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand, Srinagar Pauri Garhwal | 1920 |
| IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah | 1609 |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu | - |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal | 3529 |
| IISER Bhopal - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Bhopal | 755 |
| National Institute of Technical Teacher's Training and Research, Bhopal | 580 |
| Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune | 4497 |
IIT JAM Rank & Merit List for CCMN 2026
For CCMN admission, students who qualify the IIT JAM 2026 exam are given an All India Rank (AIR) for each test paper. Using this rank, a category-wise merit list is prepared based on available seats in participating institutes. Only candidates whose names appear in the All India Merit List are allowed to take part in CCMN counselling. To join the counselling process, eligible candidates must fill out the online admission form. Admission is strictly offered to students who have cleared IIT JAM 2026.
CCMN 2026 Tie-Breaking Criteria
The tie-breaking scheme will be accepted by the authority in case two candidates will secure the same aggregate marks in a test. The candidate with a higher number of positive marks than negative marks will be given a higher rank. If this criterion does not work to break ties, the candidates will be provided with the same ranks.
CCMN 2026 FAQs
What was the IIT JAM 2018 cut-off marks required for CCMN eligibility in Physics?
For IIT JAM 2018, the Physics cut-off was 17.05 for General, 15.35 for OBC-NCL, and 8.53 for SC/ST/PwD categories.
Which institute had the lowest CCMN 2025 cutoff rank for M.Sc. Computer Science?
NIT Trichy recorded the lowest CCMN 2025 Round 1 cutoff rank of 161 for M.Sc. Computer Science under the General category.
How did CCMN 2025 cutoff ranks vary for M.Sc. Mathematics across NITs?
CCMN 2025 Round 1 cutoff ranks ranged from 267 at NIT Warangal to 809 at NIT Calicut for M.Sc. Mathematics-related programs.
What trend is seen in CCMN previous year cutoff ranks for NIT Trichy?
CCMN cutoffs at NIT Trichy widened in 2025, ranging from rank 161 to 1215, showing increased competition compared to 2023 and 2024.
What was the CCMN 2025 Round 1 EWS closing rank for M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Warangal?
The CCMN 2025 Round 1 EWS closing rank for M.Sc. Chemistry at NIT Warangal was 1586.
Which NIT had the highest CCMN 2025 EWS closing rank for M.Sc. Chemistry?
NIT Agartala recorded one of the highest CCMN 2025 EWS closing ranks at 6376, indicating wider admission chances.
What was the CCMN 2025 closing rank for M.Sc. AI & ML at IIIT Lucknow under EWS?
IIIT Lucknow closed at rank 919 in CCMN 2025 Round 1 for M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning under EWS category.
How competitive was CCMN 2025 for M.Sc. Physics under OBC/NCL category?
CCMN 2025 showed high competition, with IISER Bhopal closing at rank 755 and MNNIT Allahabad at rank 788 for OBC/NCL candidates.
How is the IIT JAM Rank used for CCMN 2026 admissions?
IIT JAM 2026 All India Rank is used to prepare a category-wise merit list for CCMN 2026 based on available seats in participating institutes.
What is the CCMN 2026 tie-breaking rule for candidates with same IIT JAM marks?
In CCMN 2026, candidates with higher positive marks than negative marks get a better rank; if still tied, the same rank is assigned.