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    CCMN Eligibility Criteria 2026: Course & Institute Wise Eligibility Criteria

    CCMN Eligibility Criteria 2026: Course & Institute Wise Eligibility Criteria

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    Anapally RajeshUpdated on 25 Feb 2026, 04:58 PM IST

    CCMN Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Candidates applying for CCMN participating institutes must check the eligibility criteria before applying. The CCMN 2026 eligibility criteria show the minimum qualifications that candidates must have to appear for the counselling. CCMN eligibility criteria 2026 differs based on the courses and institutes. CCMN 2026 will be conducted to offer admission to MSc programmes in 23 NITs, 2 IIITs and 5 CFTIs based on the scores obtained by the candidates in the JAM 2026 exam.

    CCMN Eligibility Criteria 2026: Course & Institute Wise Eligibility Criteria
    CCMN Eligibility Criteria

    Only the candidates who qualify for the JAM 2026 will be allowed to participate in CCMN 2026. Candidates are advised to go through the entire article to learn more about the eligibility of CCMN 2026, application form and other relevant information.

    CCMN Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The eligibility criteria for CCMN must be checked before applying to the 23 NITs, 2 IIITs and 5 CFTIs offering M.Sc programmes. Additionally, candidates must ensure that their IIT JAM scores are valid.

    CCMN 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Common & Special

    Institutes

    Programme

    Common Eligibility Criteria (Graduation Subject)

    Special Eligibility Criteria

    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

    M.Sc in Mathematics and

    Scientific Computing

    Mathematics


    National Institute of Technology, Sikkim

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

    M.Sc in Applied Physics

    Physics

    -

    M.Sc in Applied Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Applied Mathematics

    Maths

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli

    M.Sc in Physics

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Physics, Chemistry

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Surathkal

    M.Sc in Physics

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Physics, Chemistry

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Calicut

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics with Mathematics as an allied subject (or) Physics & Mathematics as main subjects

    -

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics (or) 3- main-system with Mathematics as one subject

    -

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry with Mathematics one allied subject (or) Physics Chemistry-Mathematics (3-main system)


    Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry


    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics


    M.Sc in Applied Geology

    Geology/ Applied Geology or Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics

    For Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics: Geology as one of the subsidiary subjects with a minimum of 60% or

    6.5CGPA (Gen/OBC) and 55% or 6.0CGPA (SC/ST/PwD)

    M.Sc in Food Processing and Nutrition Science

    Chemistry or Biological Sciences

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    Candidates must have B. Sc or equivalent degree with Chemistry as a major subject

    M.Sc in Mathematics with Computer Applications

    Mathematics

    Candidates must have B. Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics as a major subject

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics

    Candidates must have B. Sc or equivalent degree with Physics as major and Mathematics subsidiary subject or Physics & Mathematics among the major subjects

    National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics

    -

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics

    -

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Manipur

    M.Sc in Physics

    Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Geology

    -

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry


    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics as one of the subjects for at least 2 years/4 semesters


    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry as one of the subjects for at least 2 years/4 semesters


    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics with Physics & Mathematics as Elective Subjects


    National Institute of Technology, Silchar

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics


    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics

    -

    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics & Mathematics in all 3 years

    -

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

    M.Sc in Applied Geology

    Geology/Applied Geology/Earth Science

    -

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Atmospheric Sciences

    Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Climate Science/Mathematics/Physics

    -

    M.Sc in Life Science

    Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/ any other Life Science related subject

    -

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics

    -

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics

    --

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    ---

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Mathematics

    -

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Warangal

    M.Sc in Applied Mathematics

    Mathematics

    --

    M.Sc in Applied Mathematics

    Physics & Mathematics

    -

    M.Sc in Organic Chemistry

    Chemistry

    --

    M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry

    Chemistry


    M.Sc in Mathematics and Scientific Computing

    Mathematics

    --

    National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya

    M.Sc in Physics

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Nagaland

    -

    -

    -

    National Institute of Technology, Agartala

    M.Sc in Chemistry

    Chemistry

    -

    M.Sc in Physics

    Physics


    M.Sc in Mathematics

    Maths


    CCMN Eligibility Criteria 2026– Key Points

    • Candidates who are in their final year of their undergraduate degree programme are also eligible to apply for CCMN 2026.

    • Candidates who apply for CCMN must have qualified for the IIT JAM 2026 exam.

    • Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category can relax their age by a maximum of five years.

    • Candidates belonging to the general category must score at least 60 percent or 6.5 GPA out of 10, while candidates belonging to the reserved category (SC/ST/PWD) must score at least 55 percent or 6.0 GPA out of 10.

    • Applicants belonging to the reserved category must present a valid reserved category certificate when applying.

    • In each programme offered by the participating institutes, only certain combinations of eligibility degree disciplines and JAM 2026 subject are allowed.

    CCMN Application Form 2026

    The conducting NIT will release the CCMN 2026 application form in April on its official website. Interested applicants must fill and submit the CCMN application form 2026 by visiting the official website at ccmn.admissions.nic.in. After filling the details in the application form of CCMN, the candidates need to pay the registration fee in online mode through ICICI Bank Eazypay or NEFT.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the courses offered through CCMN 2026?
    A:

    Various courses offered through CCMN 2026 include M.Sc in Physics, M.Sc in Mathematics, M.Sc in Chemistry, M.Sc in Geology, etc.

    Q: Is JAM 2026 compulsory for CCMN?
    A:

    Yes, aspirants are required to qualify the IIT JAM 2026 exam, to be eligible to apply for CCMN.

    Q: How many rounds are there in CCMN 2026 counselling?
    A:

    A total of six rounds will take place, consisting of three regular rounds, two special rounds, and one NSR round.

    Q: How many institutes will provide admissions through CCMN 2026?
    A:

    Around 23 NITs, 2 IIITs and 5 CFTIs will provide admissions in MSc programmes through CCMN 2026.

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