CCMN 2026 is an online counselling process for students interested in pursuing Master’s degree courses in science and technology, such as MSc and MSc (Tech). It is organized by SVNIT Surat and is open to students who have appeared for the IIT JAM exam. Through CCMN, students can register online, select their preferred courses and institutes, and get seats allotted based on their IIT JAM scores and eligibility. After seat allotment, candidates need to pay fees, upload important documents like mark sheets and certificates, and get their documents verified by the college officials. The counselling happens in several rounds, and students can update their choices or withdraw if needed. CCMN helps students apply to many institutes easily in one place, making the admission process simple and fair. Important dates for registration, fee payment, and document verification are announced in advance and must be followed carefully.
CCMN 2026 Highlights
CCMN 2026 is the common counselling process for admission into M.Sc and M.Sc (Tech) courses. It is conducted online by SVNIT Surat. Details like participating institutes and seat numbers will be announced later.
| Particular | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Name of the Counselling Process | Centralised Common Counselling for MSc and MSc (Tech) |
| Conducting Body | SVNIT, Surat |
| Number of Participating Institutes | To be notified |
| Total Number of Seats | To be notified |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Official Website | https://ccmn.admissions.nic.in/ |
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 | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration, Fee Payment and Online Choice Filling | Fourth week of May 2026, tentatively |
| Last date for Registration unlocking by candidate | First week of June 2026, tentatively |
| Last date for Online Registration and Fee Payment by UPI/Debit/Credit card/Net Banking | First week of June 2026, tentatively |
| Last date of Online Choice Filling and locking of choices by the candidate | Second week of June 2026, tentatively |
| Automatic Locking of saved choices (if choices not locked by the candidate) | Second week of June 2026, tentatively |
| Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), Document uploading (online), specifying willingness (Freeze/Float/Slide), and withdrawal | Third week of June 2026, tentatively |
| 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, tentatively |
| Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute | Third week of June 2026, tentatively |
| Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal | Second week of June 2026, tentatively |
| 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, tentatively |
| 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, tentatively |
| Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute | Fourth week of June 2026, tentatively |
| Last date for Resolution of any queries raised during online document verification, Process related to willingness/withdrawal | Fourth week of June 2026, tentatively |
| 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, tentatively |
| 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, tentatively |
| Deadline for Online Document Verification by officers of Allotted Institute | First week of July 2026, tentatively |
| Payment of Partial Admission Fee online by candidates for confirmation of seat allotted during all regular rounds. | First week of July 2026, tentatively |
| Online Withdrawal from the Admitted Institute | First week of July 2026, tentatively |
CCMN 2026 Eligibility Criteria
This section explains the basic requirements needed to take part in CCMN 2026 counselling. It covers the necessary IIT JAM score, academic qualifications, special cases for final-year students, additional criteria by some institutes, and eligibility based on professional society certificates.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM 2026 Score | Candidates must have appeared for IIT JAM 2026 and have a valid score. |
| Minimum Academic Qualification (General, Gen-EWS, OBC) | BSc or equivalent with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% aggregate. |
| Minimum Academic Qualification (SC, ST, PWD) | BSc or equivalent with at least 6.0 CGPA or 55% aggregate. |
| Final Year Candidates | Eligible if the final mark sheet is submitted by September 30, 2026. |
| Special Eligibility | Some participating institutes may have additional criteria for certain programmes. |
| Professional Society Qualifications | Candidates with certificates from recognized professional societies (IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, etc.) who enrolled before May 31, 2014, may be eligible for some PG programs, as per respective institute criteria. |
How to Register for CCMN 2026
It has not been revised yet and explains the step-by-step process to register for CCMN 2026. This section guides eligible candidates on how to complete online registration, pay fees, and submit necessary details for counselling.
- Go to the official CCMN 2026 website at ccmn.admissions.nic.in using a web browser.
- Click on the ‘Online Registration and Choice Filling’ tab.
- If registering for the first time, click on ‘New Candidate Registration’.
- Enter personal details and IIT JAM information like Name, JAM Registration ID, Exam Year, Exam Paper, and JAM marks out of 100.
- Enter the captcha or security pin shown on the screen.
- Click the ‘Submit’ button.
- Pay the CCMN 2026 registration fee.
- After paying the fee, complete the rest of the application by providing academic details, uploading documents, and filling in choices.
CCMN 2026 Fees Type
It has not been revised yet and shows the types of fees involved in the CCMN 2026 counselling process. This section outlines the registration fee, seat acceptance fee, partial admission fee, and fees associated with special and national spot rounds, along with their corresponding amounts for various categories.
| Fees Type | Details | Fees Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Non-refundable registration fee to be deposited for participating in CCMN-2024 Counselling process (Regular Rounds 1, 2, and 3). | 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 (s)he accepts the seat allotted to her/him. This will be a part of institute fee and will be adjusted against the finally allotted Institute’s admission fee. | 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 | |
| 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 (Special Rounds 1, and 2). | INR 3,500/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 3,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
| SR Participation Fee | Fee to be deposited during the registration of the 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. (If a candidate has already paid SAF and PAF in regular rounds then that fee will be adjusted towards SR participation fee. If a candidate has only paid SAF during regular rounds but not paid PAF then difference of SR participation fee and SAF will have to be deposited) | 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 | |
| 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. (If a candidate has already paid SAF and PAF / SR participation fees in previous rounds then that fee will be adjusted towards NSR participation fee. If a candidate has only paid SAF during regular rounds but not paid PAF then difference of NSR participation fee and SAF will have to be deposited) | INR 25,000/- for GEN/ GEN-EWS/OBC INR 15,000/- for SC/ST/PwD | |
CCMN 2026 Counselling Process
It is not yet revised and outlines the key stages of the CCMN 2026 counselling process. This section explains the steps candidates must follow—from online registration and choice locking to seat allotment, document verification, willingness options, multiple counselling rounds, and final admission at the allotted institute.
- Eligible candidates must register online by filling the form and paying the non-refundable fee.
- After registration, candidates log in and choose their preferred courses from participating institutes.
- Candidates must lock their choices before the deadline; once locked, choices cannot be changed.
- Seats are allotted based on merit and eligibility in the first counselling round.
- Candidates must accept the allotted seat by paying the admission fee, uploading documents, and submitting willingness on time.
- If candidates do not complete these steps, their seat offer will be cancelled.
- College officials verify the documents uploaded by candidates.
- If there are any problems with documents, candidates must respond online through the CCMN portal.
- After verification, candidates must pay the remaining institute fees during the online admission period.
- Candidates can change their willingness by choosing options like Float, Slide, Freeze, or surrender and participate in the next round.
- Candidates can also withdraw from counselling but will not be allowed to participate further.
- There are three regular counselling rounds and two special rounds depending on seat availability.
- Finally, candidates must report to the allotted institute, submit original documents for verification, and pay the admission fees.
Documents required for the CCMN counselling process
Candidates must upload these documents online for CCMN 2026 counselling:
- Proof of date of birth (Class 10 mark sheet or certificate, or a photo ID with birth date like Passport, Aadhaar, Driving License, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Birth Certificate).
- Photo ID proof as per government rules.
- Class 12 mark sheet.
- Mark sheets or grades of all semesters of the qualifying exam.
- Degree or provisional certificate. If the final result is not out, a course completion certificate from the last institute is required (format available on the CCMN website).
- IIT JAM 2026 scorecard.
- OBC-NCL status undertaking in the prescribed format (available on CCMN website), if applicable.
- Original disability certificate for PwD candidates, if applicable.
CCMN 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the official website for CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. The official website for CCMN 2026 counselling is https://ccmn.admissions.nic.in/.
Ques. When does the CCMN 2026 online registration and choice filling start?
Ans. The online registration and choice filling for CCMN 2026 is expected to start in the fourth week of May 2026 (tentative).
Ques. What is the minimum academic qualification required for CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. Candidates from General, Gen-EWS, and OBC categories must have at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% aggregate in BSc or equivalent, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 6.0 CGPA or 55% aggregate.
Ques. Can final year students apply for CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes, final year students are eligible if they submit their final mark sheet by September 30, 2026.
Ques. How can candidates register for CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. Candidates must visit the official CCMN website, click on ‘Online Registration and Choice Filling’, complete the registration form with IIT JAM details, pay the registration fee, and fill academic and choice details.
Ques. What are the fees involved in CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. Fees include a non-refundable registration fee (INR 3,500 for General/OBC and INR 3,000 for SC/ST/PwD), seat acceptance fee, partial admission fee, and fees for special and national spot rounds.
Ques. How many counselling rounds are there in CCMN 2026?
Ans. There are three regular counselling rounds and two special rounds, depending on seat availability.
Ques. What documents must candidates upload for CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. Candidates need to upload proof of date of birth, photo ID, Class 12 mark sheet, qualifying exam marksheets, degree or provisional certificate, IIT JAM 2026 scorecard, OBC-NCL undertaking (if applicable), and disability certificate (if applicable).
Ques. What happens if candidates do not accept the allotted seat in CCMN 2026?
Ans. If candidates fail to accept the seat by paying fees, uploading documents, and submitting willingness, their admission offer will be cancelled.
Ques. Can candidates change their willingness or withdraw during CCMN 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes, candidates can change willingness by selecting options like Float, Slide, Freeze, or surrender and participate in the next round, or they can withdraw but won’t be allowed to participate further.