CCMN 2026 Counselling Registration Begins: Check Dates, Choice Filling Process, Seat Allotment Schedule

Registration for counseling for admission into M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech courses in 2026 is now open for candidates who have appeared in the IIT JAM 2026 exam and meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates can begin filling out their choices starting from May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM and continue until June 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM. They also have the option to change their choices until June 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM. 

The entire counseling process will take place online, and all steps must be done through the official CCMN website. Candidates will need to register, pay the counseling fee, complete the choice sheet, and check their seat allotment results. The counseling process will have three main rounds, followed by special rounds, and finally a national spot round.

Important Dates for Phase 1 (Regular Rounds)

How to Register & Choose Filling?

• Go to ccmn.admissions.nic.in and click on the register button.
• Log in using your JAM registration ID and other required details to create your login profile.
• After completing the registration, pay the counseling fees using UPI, credit or debit cards, or net banking.
• Once the payment is successfully done, log in again and go to the choice-filling section.
• Enter your preferred colleges and courses in the order of your choice, from most to least preferred.
• You can change or rearrange your choices as many times as you want. 
• Make sure to lock your choices by 8 June 2026 before 5:30 PM. 
• If you don’t lock them manually before the deadline, they will be locked automatically.

What Next After Choice Filling?

After the choice-filling process is over, the seat allocation process begins. The results of the first round of seat allocation will be announced on June 12, 2026. Students who are allotted a seat need to pay the seat acceptance fee and submit all required documents for verification. After this, they can choose to freeze, float, or slide. Those who are not admitted in the first round will automatically be considered for admission in the second round on June 22, 2026, and the third round on June 27, 2026.

Special Rounds and National Spot Round

Candidates who don't get a seat in the three rounds mentioned earlier can join the special rounds.
These will start on July 14, 2026. The National Spot Round will begin on August 1, 2026. Candidates also have more chances to get admission through the special rounds. They need to physically report at the assigned institute after the National Spot Round is over.

Important Instruction

You must register before the last date. Make sure to list your choices in the order of your preference. You can change your choices as many times as you want until the last date. Only pay the registration fee through official channels. All required documents must be uploaded according to the verification process. Make it a habit to check the official website every day and avoid relying on other sites.

Conclusion

The CCMN counseling registration for 2026 is now open. Candidates should register before June 5, 2026. They must fill in their choices before June 8, 2026. The seat allocation process will begin on June 12, 2026. There will be three regular rounds, followed by the special rounds and the National Spot Round, giving candidates several opportunities to get admission. Candidates can register through ccmn.admissions.nic.in.