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CCMT: centralised counselling for M.Tech
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CCMT, or Centralised Counselling for M.Tech, is the GATE-score-based counselling for M.Tech, M.Arch and M.Plan seats at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutions. It runs on its own portal, ccmt.admissions.nic.in, and is conducted by a rotating NIT. You register, list your choices and are allotted a seat in rounds.
What CCMT covers
- M.Tech, M.Arch and M.Plan programmes in NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs).
- Seats that use a valid GATE score as the basis for ranking.
Unlike the IITs, which take your application directly and then use COAP for offers, CCMT works as one counselling process: you submit a single registration with your preferences, and seats are allotted by merit and choice.
CCMT versus COAP
| CCMT | COAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Institutes | NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs | IITs, IISc and a few others |
| What you do on it | Register, fill choices, get an allotment | Accept, retain or reject offers |
| Where you apply | On the CCMT portal | On each institute's own form |
Many candidates register for both, since the two processes are separate. Which one a given institute uses is stated in that institute's admission notice.
What we could not confirm
We could not open the CCMT portal when we compiled this guide, so we do not give dates, fees, eligibility percentages or the name of the organising NIT here. Go to ccmt.admissions.nic.in for the current brochure and schedule.
How to prepare
- Keep your GATE scorecard ready, since CCMT works from your score.
- Read the brochure for the accepted GATE years and the minimum marks in your degree.
- Shortlist institutes and programmes before the choice window opens, so you can list your preferences in order.
The after GATE guide compares M.Tech routes with PSU jobs, and the M.Tech stipend page covers the money.
Frequently asked questions
Is CCMT the same as COAP?
No. CCMT is counselling for NITs and similar institutes. COAP is the portal for accepting IIT and IISc offers.
Is CCMT only for M.Tech?
It also covers M.Arch and M.Plan seats.
Official sources
- CCMT portal: brochure, schedule and fees.
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