The Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. (CCMT) 2026 has officially started Special Round 1 to fill the vacant postgraduate seats remaining after the regular counselling rounds.

The special counselling process is being conducted for admissions to Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), and Master of Planning (M.Plan) programmes offered by National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs), and other participating institutes across the country.

Special Round 1 Counselling Begins

Candidates eligible for the special round can now log in to the official CCMT counselling portal and complete the required admission formalities according to the prescribed schedule.

The Special Round 1 process includes:

• Registration (where applicable)
• Online choice filling and modification
• Seat allotment
• Seat acceptance
• Document verification
• Reporting to the allotted institute

Admission to Vacant PG Seats

The special round has been introduced to fill the vacant postgraduate seats left after the completion of the regular counselling rounds. Seat allotment will be made on the basis of:

• Valid GATE score
• Candidate's merit
• Choice preferences
• Category and reservation rules
• Availability of vacant seats

Candidates Advised to Follow the Official Schedule

Applicants should regularly check the official CCMT portal for important announcements regarding:

• Seat allotment results
• Seat acceptance deadlines
• Document verification
• Reporting schedule
• Subsequent special counselling rounds

Candidates are advised to complete every stage of the counselling process within the stipulated timeline to avoid cancellation of their candidature.

M.Tech Admission Process Underway

With the commencement of Special Round 1, admissions to vacant M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan seats have officially entered the next phase. Candidates seeking admission to premier technical institutions should complete their counselling activities promptly.Click here

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