The CCMT 2026 seat matrix lists 13,759 M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan seats across 76 participating institutes including all 31 NITs, distributed across Open, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST categories as per central government reservation norms.
CCMT 2026 (Centralized Counseling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan Admissions) is the single counselling window for GATE 2026 qualified students seeking admission to NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes. The seat matrix was released on May 14, 2026 on the official portal at ccmt.admissions.nic.in, and is updated after every counselling round to reflect vacancies. Knowing the seat matrix before choice filling helps students estimate competition and narrow down their options by branch and category.
- CCMT 2026 offers 13,759 total seats across M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programmes.
- 76 institutes participate including all 31 NITs, multiple IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other GFTIs.
- Seats follow central reservation norms: 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 10% EWS, plus 5% horizontal PwD reservation.
- The seat matrix was released on May 14, 2026 and is updated after each counselling round.
- Computer Science and Electronics and Communication are the most competitive M.Tech branches at NITs under CCMT 2026.
| Direct Link to CCMT 2026 Seat Matrix (OUT): ccmt.admissions.nic.in/seat-matrix |
CCMT 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The CCMT 2026 seat matrix was published on May 14, 2026 and covers all 76 participating institutes. It provides programme-wise and category-wise seat counts, giving students a full picture of available opportunities before they begin choice filling. The matrix is dynamic and refreshed after each of the three main counselling rounds.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Seats (M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan) | 13,759 |
| Participating Institutes | 76 (31 NITs + IIITs + GFTIs) |
| Number of NITs | 31 |
| Seat Matrix Release Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds | 3 rounds + spot round |
| Admission Basis | GATE 2026 score (out of 1000) |
| Reservation Policy | Central Government norms |
| Organizing Institute (2026) | NIT Agartala |
| Official Portal | ccmt.admissions.nic.in |
CCMT 2026 NIT-wise M.Tech Seat Distribution
All 31 NITs participate in CCMT 2026. NIT Tiruchirappalli and NIT Warangal are the two largest NITs by M.Tech intake, together accounting for over 1,500 seats across 25 and 20+ specialisations respectively. The table below lists approximate total M.Tech seats at major NITs; the complete data is available in the official seat matrix PDF on the CCMT portal.
| NIT | State | Approx. Total M.Tech Seats | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | Tamil Nadu | 800+ | 25 |
| NIT Warangal | Telangana | 709 | 20+ |
| NIT Karnataka Surathkal | Karnataka | 500+ | 18+ |
| NIT Rourkela | Odisha | 500+ | 18+ |
| NIT Calicut | Kerala | 450+ | 16+ |
| VNIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | 380+ | 15+ |
| MNNIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | 360+ | 14+ |
| MNIT Jaipur | Rajasthan | 350+ | 14+ |
| SVNIT Surat | Gujarat | 320+ | 13+ |
| MANIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 300+ | 12+ |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar | Punjab | 280+ | 12+ |
| NIT Durgapur | West Bengal | 280+ | 12+ |
| NIT Kurukshetra | Haryana | 260+ | 11+ |
| NIT Silchar | Assam | 220+ | 10+ |
| NIT Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | 200+ | 10+ |
| NIT Patna | Bihar | 180+ | 9+ |
| NIT Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 180+ | 9+ |
| NIT Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | 160+ | 8+ |
| NIT Agartala | Tripura | 160+ | 8+ |
| NIT Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir | 150+ | 8+ |
| NIT Puducherry | Puducherry | 100+ | 6+ |
| NIT Goa | Goa | 80+ | 5+ |
| NIT Manipur | Manipur | 70+ | 5+ |
| NIT Meghalaya | Meghalaya | 65+ | 4+ |
| NIT Mizoram | Mizoram | 60+ | 4+ |
For exact seat counts at all 31 NITs, download the seat matrix PDF from ccmt.admissions.nic.in/document/seat-matrix-2026.
CCMT 2026 M.Tech Seats by Branch at NITs
NITs offer M.Tech in a wide range of engineering disciplines. The available branches and their seat counts vary by institute. The table below shows the most popular M.Tech specialisations at NITs under CCMT 2026 along with the relevant GATE paper and overall demand level among students.
| M.Tech Specialisation | GATE Paper | Demand Level |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | CS | Very High |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | Very High |
| VLSI Design and Embedded Systems | EC | High |
| Power Systems and Power Electronics | EE | High |
| Signal Processing | EC / EE | High |
| Structural Engineering | CE | High |
| Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering | ME | Moderate |
| Thermal Engineering | ME | Moderate |
| Environmental Engineering | CE | Moderate |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | Moderate |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | MT | Lower |
| Biotechnology | BT | Lower |
CSE and ECE seats at top NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) fill in the first round itself with GATE scores above 750 out of 1000. Students with GATE scores in the 500-700 range have better chances in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering specialisations at mid-tier NITs.
CCMT 2026 Category-wise Seat Breakdown at NITs
All NIT seats under CCMT 2026 are divided by category as per central government reservation policy. The table below shows the percentage share of each category and how it translates for a typical programme with 20 seats.
| Category | Code | Reservation % | Seats out of 20 (indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open (Unreserved) | UR / OPEN | ~40.5% | ~8 |
| Economically Weaker Section | GEN-EWS | 10% | 2 |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | OBC-NCL | 27% | ~5 |
| Scheduled Caste | SC | 15% | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe | ST | 7.5% | 1-2 |
| Person with Disability (horizontal) | PwD | 5% across all categories | 1 (within category pool) |
| Seat Type / Quota | Details |
|---|---|
| Home State (HS) seats | 50% of seats at each NIT reserved for students domiciled in that NIT’s home state |
| Other State (OS) seats | 50% of seats open to students from all other states |
| OBC-NCL certificate validity | Must be issued in the current financial year; non-creamy layer status is mandatory |
| EWS eligibility | Family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum from all sources |
| PwD horizontal reservation | 5% within each vertical category: UR-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD |
How to Check CCMT 2026 Seat Matrix Online
Follow these steps to view the CCMT 2026 seat matrix on the official portal:
- Visit ccmt.admissions.nic.in on your browser.
- Click "Seat Matrix" in the top navigation menu or homepage quick-links section.
- Use the filter to select the Institute Type (NIT, IIIT, or GFTI).
- Choose a specific institute name from the dropdown to narrow results.
- Select the programme or department to view the category-wise seat count for that branch.
- Alternatively, download the seat matrix PDF from ccmt.admissions.nic.in/document/seat-matrix-2026/ for offline reference.
The seat matrix is updated after each allotment round. Always check the latest version before a new round of choice filling opens to see vacancies from withdrawals or upgrades.
CCMT 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are available in CCMT 2026?
Ans. CCMT 2026 has a total of 13,759 seats for M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programmes across 76 participating institutes, including all 31 NITs, multiple IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other GFTIs.
Ques. Which NIT offers the highest number of M.Tech seats under CCMT 2026?
Ans. NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) offers the highest number of M.Tech seats among all NITs with 800+ seats across 25 specialisations. NIT Warangal is second with approximately 709 seats across 20+ programmes.
Ques. What is the category-wise seat reservation for NITs under CCMT 2026?
Ans. NIT seats in CCMT 2026 follow central government reservation: Open (UR) approximately 40.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, and ST 7.5%. A horizontal 5% PwD reservation is applied within each vertical category.
Ques. When was the CCMT 2026 seat matrix released?
Ans. The CCMT 2026 seat matrix was released on May 14, 2026 on the official portal at ccmt.admissions.nic.in. It is updated after each counselling round to reflect the latest available seats.
Ques. What is the difference between Home State and Other State seats in CCMT?
Ans. Each NIT reserves 50% of its seats for students domiciled in the state where the NIT is located (Home State or HS seats). The remaining 50% are open to students from all other states (Other State or OS seats). Both categories follow the same vertical reservation norms.
Ques. Which M.Tech branches are most competitive at NITs in CCMT 2026?
Ans. Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering are the most competitive M.Tech branches at NITs. Seats at top NITs like NIT Trichy and NIT Warangal in these branches typically close in the first counselling round itself with GATE scores above 750 out of 1000.
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