CCMT 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Course-Wise Requirements, Special Eligibility Conditions

Sakunth Kumar

Updated On: March 20, 2025 10:20 PM

A valid GATE score in 2025, 2024, or 2025 is mandatory to fulfill the CCMT 2025 eligibility criteria. Students in GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC categories must have 60% or 6.5 CGPA in GATE. SC/ST/PwD students need a 55% or 6.0 CGPA. Check the complete CCMT eligibility criteria 2025 here. 

 

CCMT Eligibility Criteria

CCMT 2025 Eligibility Criteria: The authorities will release the CCMT 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website at ccmt.admissions.nic.in. To be eligible for CCMT counselling, you must have passed the GATE exam either in 2025, 2024, or 2023. Students belonging to GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC must have scored 60% or 6.5 CGPA in GATE. Students belonging to SC/ST/PwD must have scored 55% or 6.0 CGPA in GATE. The CCMT eligibility criteria 2025 will include complete details about educational GATE validity, passing year, minimum marks in GATE, minimum marks in B.Tech, etc. You have to fulfill all the conditions of the CCMT 2025 eligibility criteria or your application for counselling will be rejected. There are two categories of CCMT 2025 eligibility: regular and exceptional. CCMT 2025 registrations are expected to begin in May 2025.
Some participating institutes also have special eligibility conditions for certain M.Tech courses. The CCMT counselling is held for GATE qualified students who want to take admission into M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan/ M.Des courses in various prestigious institutes. The CCMT counselling process streamlines the admission procedure for NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions, ensuring a smooth and efficient allocation of seats. There are 3 rounds in CCMT counselling 2025. Special rounds are also held after completing the three rounds for spot admissions to fill up empty seats. All the major details with regard to the CCMT 2025 eligibility criteria can be checked on this page.

CCMT 2025 Eligibility Requirements

You need to fufill the following eligibility requirements to participate in CCMT 2025 counselling –

Factor

CCMT Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam Applicability

GATE 2025/ 2024/ 2023

Qualifying Degree

B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan

CGPA/ Percentage Required in Qualifying Degree for General/ EWS/ OBC

60% or 6.5 CGPA

CGPA/ Percentage Required in Qualifying Degree for SC/ ST/ PwD

55% or 6.0 CGPA

Important CCMT 2025 Eligibility Criteria Details

  • If the qualifying degree results are still pending, students may be granted provisional admission as long as they fulfill the minimum qualifying degree criteria before September 30, 2025. During document verification, a certificate to that effect from the head of the present institute (in the format provided on the CCMT website) has to be turned in.
  • Eligibility for each programme is determined by a mix of degree subjects and the GATE exam.

Also Read: List of Documents Required for CCMT 2025 Counselling

CCMT 2025 Special Eligibility Rules

Apart from the CCMT 2025 eligibility criteria requirements mentioned above, certain participating institutes have special eligibility conditions. Students for admission in these institutions will need to satisfy the following special eligibility rules –

Institute Name

M.Tech Course

Special Eligibility Rule

MNIT Jaipur

Chemical Engineering

Students must have passed Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12

MNNIT Allahabad

All M.Tech Specializations

60% or 6.5 CGPA in Qualifying Degree (55% or 6 CGPA for Reserved Categories)

NIT Agartala

Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering

Students must have passed Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12

NIT Calicut

Nanotechnology

Students must have a valid GATE score in XE-C (Materials Science) paper

NIT Calicut

All M.Tech Specializations/ M.Plan

The maximum age limit for admission is 50 years

NIT Calicut

Computer Science & Engineering

Students applying with an MCA degree must have 6.5 CGPA or 60% in MCA and UG Degree (55% or 6.0 CGPA for Reserved Categories)

NIT Durgapur

Biotechnology,

Environmental Science & Technology

Students must have passed Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12

NIT Nagaland

All M.Tech Specializations

Orthopedically handicapped students with walking disabilities are not eligible for admission, as the institute is located in a hill location.

NIT Manipur

Thermal & Fluids Engineering

Students must have a valid GATE score in XE-C (Materials Science) or XE-B (Fluid Mechanics)

NIT Rourkela

All M.Tech specializations

Students must have passed Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12/ students with Science background must have Mathematics at both Class 12 & UG level

National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Ranchi

Environmental Engineering, Material Science & Engineering

Students with an M.Sc degree and Mathematics as one of the subjects at the UG level are eligible to apply.

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

Industrial Materials & Metallurgy

Students must have a valid GATE score in XE-C (Materials Science) paper

School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), Bhopal

All Courses

The upper age limit for admission is 30 years as of August 1 of the admission year

CCMT 2025 Application Form

Students who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply for CCMT 2025 counselling. The authorities will begin the CCMT counselling registration process likely in May 2025. To complete the CCMT registration process 2025, the student must keep educational and residential details handy. Documents like passport size, photographs, and official signatures will also be required to be uploaded during CCMT registration. To complete the application form, students have to pay the application fee which varies according to the student’s category. The fee can be paid in online mode via net banking, credit card, debit card, etc.

CCMT Counselling Process 2025

There will be various stages in CCMT counselling 2025. You must keep track of the CCMT 2025 counselling dates, so you don't miss out on any event. Check out the CCMT 2025 counselling process below.

Online Registration: Visit the CCMT official website at ccmt.admissions.nic.in and click on the CCMT registration link. Register by providing your information such as, GATE passing year, specialization name, educational qualification, etc, and pay the fees. Each category has a different registration fee.

Online Choice Filling and Locking: The authorities will open the CCMT choice filling and choice locking window for a while. During the choice-filling process, provide the name of the college and courses you wish to take admission. You must lock choices before the deadline.

Online Seat Allocation: The authorities will release the CCMT 2025 seat allotment result online as per your choices filled, GATE scores, seat availability, etc. If you are assigned seats you have to make an online deposit for the seat acceptance fee.

Physical Reporting at Reporting Centre: You have to physically report to the closest reporting center to get your documents verified and indicate whether you are willing to accept the assigned seat or not.

Physical Reporting to the Allotted Institution for Admission: Following the upgrading round, you must physically report to the designated institution for admission within the given time frame.

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If you still have doubts or need clarification on CCMT 2025 eligibility criteria, you can ask the same through our Q & A section . For the latest CCMT 2025 updates, stay tuned to CollegeDekho.

FAQs

Is CCMT only for NITs?

CCMT counselling is conducted for M.Tech admission into NITs, IIEST Shibpur, and selected IIITs and CFTIs.

What is the minimum CGPA for CCMT?

The minimum CGPA for CCMT varies category-wise. Students belonging to GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC must have scored 60% or 6.5 CGPA in GATE. Students belonging to SC/ST/PwD must have scored 55% or 6.0 CGPA in GATE.

Is the CCMT eligibility criteria common for all the participating colleges?

No, there are two categories of CCMT eligibility 2025: regular and exceptional. Some of the participating colleges have their own special CCMT eligiblity rules. 

I passed GATE in 2024, am I eligible to take part in CCMT 2025 counselling?

Yes, students who passed GATE in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to take part in CCMT counselling. 

When will CCMT 2025 counselling begin?

CCMT counselling 2025 is expected to begin in May 2025.

What is the qualification for CCMT 2025?

As per the CCMT eligiblity criteria, you must have passed the GATE exam either in 2025, 2024, or 2023.

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