CCMT 2026 Special Round Counselling: Vacant Seats List, Registration Date, Fee, Process

NIT Agartala, the conducting institute for CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan Admissions), released the tentative vacant seat matrix for the CCMT 2026 special round on July 13, 2026. Online registration for the special round opens on July 14, 2026. The special round is meant to fill seats that remain vacant at NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, and other participating GFTIs/CFTIs after the completion of the three regular counselling rounds.

CCMT 2026 Special Round Counselling - Overview

Important Dates

The table below lists the dates confirmed in official CCMT communications and news coverage. Any date not listed here was not confirmed in the sources reviewed for this article.

Note: The exact closing date for special round registration, the choice-filling window, and the special round seat allotment date were not available in the sources reviewed for this article. Candidates should check the official schedule on ccmt.admissions.nic.in for these dates as soon as they are released.

Who Can Apply for the Special Round

• Candidates who were not allotted any seat during the regular counselling rounds.
• Candidates who did not participate in the regular rounds but hold a valid GATE score.
• Candidates whose earlier allotment was cancelled due to non-fulfilment of eligibility conditions.

All eligible candidates are required to register afresh for the special round and complete choice filling again, even if they had registered in the regular rounds.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• Candidates must have passed their qualifying degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (for General/General-EWS/OBC categories) and 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (for SC/ST/PwD categories), from a recognized university/institute.
• Final-year students awaiting results may participate provisionally, subject to submitting proof of passing within the specified deadline.
• NRI candidates with a degree from another country and a valid GATE/JAM score are eligible, provided the qualifying degree is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Some participating institutes may apply additional, institute-specific eligibility conditions. Candidates should verify this on the respective institute's website.

Application/Registration Fee

For CCMT counselling registration, the following non-refundable fee structure has been specified officially. Candidates participating in the special round are required to re-register and pay the applicable registration fee again.

In addition, candidates who are allotted a seat and wish to confirm it must pay a seat acceptance fee of ₹30,000, as per the standard CCMT process.

Selection Process

1. Registration: Log in using GATE credentials and complete the special round registration, paying the applicable fee.
2. Choice Filling and Locking: Select and lock preferred institutes and programs based on the vacant seat matrix.
3. Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on GATE merit, choices filled, and seat availability.
4. Response (Freeze/Slide/Float): Candidates allotted a seat choose to freeze, slide, or float, depending on whether they want to accept or wait for an upgrade.
5. Document Verification: Candidates report to the designated reporting centre (physically or online, as specified) for verification.
6. Reporting to Institute: Candidates report to the allotted institute within the specified deadline to confirm admission, failing which the seat is cancelled.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the document verification and institute reporting stages:

• Printout of the CCMT registration and choice-filling form
• Downloaded provisional seat allotment letter
• GATE scorecard (self-attested copy)
• Proof of seat acceptance fee payment
• Photo ID proof
• Class 10 certificate or birth certificate (as proof of age)
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Qualifying degree mark sheets for all semesters
• Migration certificate from the last institute attended
• Three passport-size colour photographs
• Transfer, conduct, and course completion certificate from the head of the last institute attended
• Degree/provisional certificate (if the degree has been awarded)
• Category certificate (if applicable, for reserved category candidates)

How to Apply for CCMT 2026 Special Round

1. Visit the official CCMT website: ccmt.admissions.nic.in
2. Click on the "Candidate Login" or special round registration link once it is activated on July 14, 2026.
3. Log in using your GATE registration ID, password, and required credentials.
4. Complete the special round registration form and pay the applicable registration fee online.
5. Review the vacant seat matrix and fill fresh choices for institutes and programs.
6. Lock your choices within the deadline specified on the official schedule.
7. Check the seat allotment result once released, and proceed with freeze/slide/float, document verification, and reporting as instructed.

Important Instructions

• Registration and choice filling for the special round must be completed afresh, even by candidates who registered in earlier rounds.
• The vacant seat matrix released on July 13, 2026, is described as tentative; candidates should recheck the matrix for updates before finalizing choices.
• Candidates who secured a seat in an earlier round but selected "surrender and participate in next round" may also be eligible for the special round, based on official eligibility conditions.
• The registration fee is non-refundable.
• Candidates should keep their GATE registration ID, password, and security PIN ready for login.
• Always cross-check dates, fees, and eligibility on the official CCMT website, as counselling schedules are subject to revision.

Important Links

• Official CCMT 2026 Website