CCMT Round 3 Cutoff 2026 Released; Check Opening, Closing Scores

Centralized Counselling for MTech, MArch and MPlan (CCMT) 2026 has released the Round 3 Cutoff 2026 along with the Round 3 Seat Allotment Result. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check the institute-wise and programme-wise opening and closing GATE scores through the official CCMT portal. The cutoff has been prepared after considering factors such as the number of available seats, candidates' GATE scores, reservation policy and choices filled during counselling. The Round 3 cutoff plays a crucial role for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate engineering and architecture programmes offered by participating NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur and GFTIs across India.

CCMT Round 3 Cutoff 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should note the important counselling events after the release of the Round 3 cutoff. Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 should complete the required admission process within the stipulated timeline.

CCMT Round 3 Cutoff 2026 for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs

The Round 3 cutoff has been released separately for every participating institute and programme. Candidates can compare their GATE scores with the published opening and closing scores to assess their admission chances. The cutoff includes:

• Institute-wise Opening Score
• Institute-wise Closing Score
• Category-wise Cutoff
• Programme-wise GATE Scores
• Seat Category

Factors Affecting CCMT Round 3 Cutoff 2026

Several factors determine the cutoff scores for each round of counselling. These factors vary every year, resulting in different opening and closing scores across institutes. The major factors include:

• Number of available seats
• Total number of applicants
• GATE scores obtained by candidates
• Reservation policy
• Programme preference
• Institute preference
• Previous round seat allotments

How to Check CCMT Round 3 Cutoff 2026?

Candidates can access the cutoff by following the official procedure. The cutoff is available online for all participating institutes. Steps to check the cutoff:

1. Visit the official CCMT counselling portal.
2. Open the Opening Score–Closing Score section.
3. Select Round 3.
4. Choose the institute and programme.
5. Select the desired category.
6. View the opening and closing GATE scores.
7. Download or save the cutoff PDF for future reference.

What After CCMT Round 3 Seat Allotment?

Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 should complete the next admission formalities within the prescribed timeline. Failure to complete the required formalities may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat. The subsequent stages include:

• Stage 1: Download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
• Stage 2: Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee.
• Stage 3: Upload the Required Documents.
• Stage 4: Complete the Online Document Verification.
• Stage 5: Select the Float, Slide, or Freeze option.
• Stage 6: Participate in the Special Rounds (if eligible).

Documents Required for CCMT Admission Process

Candidates should keep all required documents ready for verification. The documents must match the information submitted during counselling registration.

• GATE Scorecard
• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Certificate
• Qualifying Degree Mark Sheets
• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Government-issued Photo ID

Participating Institutes in CCMT 2026

CCMT facilitates admissions to postgraduate programmes across several centrally funded institutions. Admissions are offered on the basis of valid GATE scores through the centralised counselling process. Major participating institutes include:

• National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur
• Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
• Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)