CCMT 2026 Special Round Registration Begins for MTech Admissions; Apply by July 18
Published 14 Jul 20265 min read306 Views
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal has started the Centralized Counselling for MTech Admissions (CCMT) 2026 Special Round. Registration and online payment for the fee began on July 14, 2026, at the official website ccmt.admissions.nic.in. The last day to register is July 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST. Choice filling for the Special Round is still ongoing until July 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST. The tentative list of available seats for the Special Round was posted on the official portal on July 13, 2026. Those who are eligible can now apply through the CCMT applicant portal.
CCMT 2026 Special Round Important Dates
| Event | Date | Deadline Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Tentative seat vacancy released | July 13, 2026 | Not applicable |
| Special Round registration and fee payment begins | July 14, 2026 | Not applicable |
| Last date for registration and fee payment | July 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM |
| Choice filling closes | July 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM |
| Special Round 1 seat allotment | July 22, 2026 | Not applicable |
| Document verification for Round 1 ends | July 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM |
| Special Round 2 seat allotment | July 27, 2026 | Not applicable |
| Document verification for Round 2 ends | July 29, 2026 | 12:30 PM |
Who is eligible for the CCMT 2026 Special Round?
The Special Round is available to candidates who have valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026. Both existing CCMT registrants and new applicants are welcome to apply. Only those programs that match the candidate’s qualifying degree and GATE paper will be displayed after registration. This counseling process covers admission to M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan. programs. The participating institutes include NITs, IIEST Shibpur, selected IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs).
Seat Vacancy for the Special Round
NIT Karnataka Surathkal published the tentative seat availability for the Special Round on July 13, 2026.
This list shows the seats that are still open after the regular CCMT rounds have closed. These vacancies come from candidates withdrawing, not reporting, or unfilled seats in the quotas. Candidates should carefully review the vacancy list before confirming their choices. The final seat allocation might be updated after document verification is complete.
How to Register for the CCMT 2026 Special Round?
Candidates can complete the Special Round registration in a few simple steps.
- Visit the official website at ccmt.admissions.nic.in.
- Login using existing CCMT details or create a new account as a fresh applicant.
- Fill in personal, academic, and GATE score information as required.
- Pay the registration and participation fees through online methods.
- Choose the institutes and programs and arrange them in your preferred order.
- Lock your choices before the July 20 deadline and save the confirmation.
What Happens After You Lock Your Choices?
The first round of seat allotment for the Special Round will be announced on July 22, 2026. Allotted candidates must accept the seat and upload their documents online. The document verification period for Round 1 closes on July 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST. The second round of allotments will take place on July 27, 2026, for the remaining open seats. The final window for document verification closes on July 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM IST.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check the tentative list of available seats on the CCMT portal today.
- Finish registration and pay the fees before July 18, 5:30 PM IST.
- Carefully review the eligible program and select your preferred institute choices.
- Complete and lock your choices before July 20, 5:30 PM IST.
- Keep an eye on the Round 1 seat allotment result on July 22, 2026.
- Upload the required documents for verification within the Round 1 deadline.