CCMN 2023 is a national-level centralized counselling that is conducted for granting admission to students to M.Sc/M. Sc. (Tech.). Only the students who qualify IIT JAM exam become eligible to appear in CCMN counselling.
Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 13, 2023
What is CCMN 2023?
Through CCMN 2023 counselling, the students shall be able to get admission to 22 NITs and 3 GFTIs including IIEST Shibpur. About 2300 seats will be offered for admission to the participating colleges.
CCMN 2023 counselling will be conducted soon after the results are declared for IIT JAM 2023 on March 22, 2023. CCMN 2023 registration process will likely start from April 11, 2023.
CCMN Highlights
CCMN 2023 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full form of CCMN | CENTRALIZED COUNSELLING FOR M. SC./M. SC. (TECH.) ADMISSION |
| Level | National level |
| Category | Postgraduate |
| Courses Offered | M. Sc. /M. Sc. (Tech.) |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | IIT JAM 2023 |
| Participating Institutions | 22 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune |
Counselling Dates
IIT JAM CCMN 2023 Counselling Dates
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Submission of Application Forms | April 11, 2023 |
| Last Date of Submission of Application Forms | April 25, 2023 |
| Last Date of Rectification of Mistakes | 1st week of May 2023 |
| Date of Declaration of First Admission List | 2nd week of May 2023 |
| Last date of payment of seat booking fee | 2nd week of May 2023 |
| Date of Declaration of Second Admission List | 3rd week of May 2023 |
| Last date of payment of seat booking fee | 3rd week of May 2023 |
| Dates for withdrawal of Allotted Seats | 3rd week of May 2023 |
| Date of Declaration of Third admission list | June 2023 |
| Last date of payment of seat booking fee | June 2023 |
| Date of Declaration of Fourth and Final admission list | July 2023 |
| Last date of payment of seat booking fee | July 2023 |
| Closure of Admission through JAM CCMN counselling 2023 | July 2023 |
CCMN Eligibility
CCMN 2023 Eligibility Criteria
CCMN 2023 Counselling eligibility criteria is provided below for your reference:
- All the students applying for CCMN counselling must have qualified IIT JAM 2023 Cut offs.
- In terms of other educational qualifications, the candidates applying for the CCMN 2023 counselling must hold a graduation degree in B. Sc. with at least 60% of aggregate marks or 6. 5 CGPA.
- The candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD categories must hold a graduation degree in B. Sc. with at least 55% of aggregate marks or 6. 0 CGPA.
- The candidates awaiting their final results are eligible to participate. However, their admission will be held provisional until final submission of the relevant documents.
Documents Required
CCMN 2023 Counselling: Documents Required
While registering themselves for the IIT JAM CCMN counselling and for appearing in the same, the candidates must have the following documents to be uploaded to the CCMN website while filling in the admission form.
| Original IIT JAM scorecard; a self – attested copy | Original Photo ID proof issued by the Government of India | Original Birth certificate or Class X Board Certificate; original and a self – attested copy |
| Original Class XI and Class XII Certificate and Marks Sheet; a self – attested copy | Original degree of graduation along with the mark sheets for every semester. | A certificate certifying the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) if applicable |
| Caste certificate if applicable | Three passport – size photographs of the candidate | Character certificate along with the original transfer certificate |
Note:
- All the documents that are uploaded by the students on the CCMN 2023 website for verification must be in English/ Hindi language.
- Certificates in any other language shall be translated into any of the two languages (English/ Hindi) and must have the authentication of the principal or any other concerned authority.
CCMN Counselling Fees
CCMN 2023 Counselling Fees
| Types of Fees | Description | Amount of Fees for General/ EWS/ OBC Category | Amount of Fees for SC/ ST/ PwD Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Non - refundable | Rs. 3, 000 /- | Rs. 2, 500 /- |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) | Shall be adjusted in the course admission fee | Rs. 15, 000 /- | Rs. 10, 000 /- |
| Partial Admission Fee (PAF) | Shall be adjusted in the course admission fee | Rs. 10, 000 /- | Rs. 5, 000 /- |
| Special Round Registration Fee | Non - refundable | Rs. 3, 000 /- | Rs. 2, 500 /- |
| Special Round Participation Fee | Shall be adjusted in the course admission fee | Rs. 25, 000 /- | Rs. 15, 000 /- |
| NSR Registration Fee | Non - refundable | Rs. 3, 000 /- | Rs. 2, 500 /- |
| NSR Participation Fee | Shall be adjusted in the course admission fee | Rs. 25, 000 /- | Rs. 15, 000 /- |
CCMN Registration
CCMN 2023 Registration Process
To register for CCMN 2023, candidates need to visit the official website of CCMN and click on the link showing 'New Candidate Registration'. After an instructions page appears on the screen, read it and tick the box at the bottom to continue.
Enter Details in the Registration Form
- Fill in the correct details in the registration form that shall appear on the screen.
- Details like the name of the candidate, IIT JAM registration id, IIT JAM exam year- 2023, IIT JAM exam paper, and IIT JAM marks shall be entered.
Choose the Password and Submit the Registration Form
- Enter the desired password and submit the form after reviewing all the details carefully.
- Save the password for future logins.
Registration Confirmation
- After successful registration, the candidates will receive a confirmation mail and an SMS containing the login credentials.
- Keep the credentials to complete the further application process.
Forget CCMN 2023 Login Password?
If in case the students forget their CCMN 2023 login password, they are given the chance to reset the same by following the below - mentioned steps.
Recover CCMN 2023 Login Password through Registered E-mail id
- First, candidates are required to open the login page on the CCMN website and enter the registration id.
- If the registration id is correct and matches with the stored database, a reset password link will be shown on the same page.
- Candidates must click on the 'reset password link'.
- Now, the link to change the password will be shared over the registered mail id, clicking on which will allow the candidates to reset the forgotten password.
Recover CCMN 2023 Login Password through Registered Mobile Number
- First, candidates are required to open the login page on the CCMN website and enter the registration id.
- If the registration id is correct and matches with the stored database, a reset password link will be shown on the same page.
- Candidates must click on the 'reset password link'.
- Now, a verification code/ OTP shall be shared with the candidate on the registered mobile number.
- The candidate must enter the same OTP on the login portal of CCMN to continue with the reset password process.
- Change the password and re - enter the details to log in again.
CCMN Counselling Process
CCMN 2023 Counselling Process
The IIT JAM CCMN counselling process 2023 begins with filling in the application form followed by choice filling, document verification, and so on. Students must follow all the steps carefully to avoid any kind of discrepancies in the future. For more details, follow the article below.
Fill CCMN 2023 Application Form
After registering on the CCMN’s online portal as per the steps provided above, candidates now need to login and fill CCMN 2023 application form for educational qualifications, JAM scores, and other required credentials. Candidates also need to upload the photograph and signature in the desired format and size.
Payment of CCMN 2023 Application Fee
With the successful registration, candidates shall be redirected to the payments gateway.
- Complete the process by paying the application fee of INR 3000 for GN/ OBC/ EWS and INR 2500 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.
- The online fee payment is accepted through net banking/ debit card/ credit card/ e – challan/ UPI/ wallets.
- Finally, review the admission form and click on the ‘I agree’ checkbox to reassure that all the details that have been provided in the form are true to the knowledge of the candidate.
CCMN 2023 Choice Filling and Locking
- Now, on the respective CCMN login portals, the candidates shall be allowed to choose their programs/ institutes in the order of preference.
- Candidates must choose from the list of available courses and institutes.
- Candidates can change/ edit/ delete or modify their order of preference only before locking the choices.
CCMN 2023 Counselling Rounds and Seat Allotment
- Three regular rounds of counselling shall be conducted and the seats shall be allotted to the students in every round.
- The allotment results will be visible on the CCMN website.
CCMN 2023: Payment of the Seat Acceptance Fee
- The admission shall be secured by making the payment of the seat acceptance fee on the CCMN portal.
- The seat acceptance fee is INR 15000 for GN/ OBC/ EWS and INR 10000 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.
- Candidates shall download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter from their CCMN login.
CCMN 2023: Submission of Willingness
Now, the students have the option to choose between the following three choices available for seat acceptance:
- Floating: this option is available to those who wish to go for further seat upgrades.
- Sliding: this option is available to those who want to be considered for a higher preferred choice within the allotted institute.
- Freezing: And if the candidate is satisfied with the allotted institute and does not want to upgrade, she/ he must go for this option.
Online Document Verification
Documents uploaded by the candidates shall be verified in online mode by the participating institutes in which the seat has been offered to the students.
- In case of any discrepancies, the institute will inform the candidate to submit clarifications within the stipulated time.
- On the completion of the same, a document verification certificate shall be issued.
- Finally, the candidates need to complete the admission procedure by paying the remaining institute fee.
Change of Willingness and Withdrawal (Optional)
- The ‘Change of Willingness’ option is available to the students to withdraw the allotted seat and select ‘surrender and participate in the next round’.
- This kind of option is available to the candidates who had earlier chosen the ‘float’ option.
- Now, the ‘Withdrawal’ option refers to the withdrawal of interest from participating in further rounds of CCMN 2023 counselling.
Counselling Cut offs
IIT JAM CCMN Counselling Cut offs
CCMN cut offs are released in the form of opening ranks and the closing ranks after each round of counselling. Students can follow the table below to know about the previous year’s CCMN cut offs 2022.
| IIT JAM Counselling Round | CCMN Cut off PDF Link |
|---|---|
| First Round | Check Here |
| Second Round | Check Here |
| Third Round | Check Here |
CCMN Seat Matrix
CCMN 2023 Seat Matrix 2023
The number of seats at NITs, GFTIs, etc. keeps on changing every year, thus, to understand this fluctuation, the seat matrix is released by the authorities every year detailing the total number of seats available at different institutes for various courses. However, to get an idea of the seat matrix for the year 2023, analyze the IIT JAM CCMN counselling seat matrix of 2022.
| Categories | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Open Category | 780 |
| EWS Category | 189 |
| SC Category | 284 |
| ST Category | 147 |
| OBC Category | 513 |
| Open – PWD Category | 39 |
| EWS – PWD Category | 12 |
| SC – PWD Category | 16 |
| ST – PWD Category | 6 |
| OBC – PWD Category | 28 |
| Total | 2014 |
CCMN Participating Colleges
CCMN 2023 Participating Colleges
25 institutes will participate in CCMN 2023 counselling. More details are given below.
| S. No. | Participating Institutes | NIRF Ranking 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | 8 |
| 2. | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 10 |
| 3. | National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 15 |
| 4. | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 21 |
| 5. | National Institute of Technology, Calicut | 31 |
| 6. | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 34 |
| 7. | National Institute of Technology, Silchar | 38 |
| 8. | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 40 |
| 9. | Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur | 46 |
| 10. | Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad | 47 |
| 11. | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
CCMN 2023 Counselling FAQs
Ques. What options are available if one fails to appear in the regular rounds of IIT JAM CCMN counselling?
Ans. In case of absence in the regular round of IIT JAM CCMN counselling or if the students have not been allotted any seats in any rounds of the CCMN counselling, then they can apply through Special Rounds (SR). These rounds are conducted after the completion of the regular rounds when the respective institutes release the list of vacant seats depending upon multiple factors. Students shall have to pay a separate fee for the same and wait for the merit lists.
Ques. Does CCMN also offer admission opportunities for distance education?
Ans. No, the short-term or distance courses are not available through CCMN counselling. Students appearing for CCMN counselling must be prepared to attend the regular M.Sc/ M.Sc (Tech) courses in the allotted institutes.
Ques. How many colleges come within the ambit of CCMN counselling?
Ans. 22 National Institutes of Technology along with 3 other institutes participate in the national level CCMN counselling.
Ques. What is the seat acceptance fee for CCMN 2023 counselling?
Ans. CCMN 2023 seat acceptance fee for the general category students is INR 15000. For the students belonging to the SC/ ST/ PwD category, the seat acceptance fee is INR 10000.
Ques. What is the registration fee for IIT JAM CCMN counselling?
Ans. The registration fee for IIT JAM CCMN counselling differs category-wise. For the general category students and the OBC candidates, it is INR 3000 and for the SC/ ST and PwD students, it is INR 2500.
Ques. Do we need to fill out multiple admission forms for each institute we wish to apply for under CCMN 2023 counselling?
Ans. No, by filling in just one registration form for the CCMN counselling, the options for all the participating institutes shall be made open for the candidates. As IIT JAM CCMN counselling is a centralized counselling, it is conducted at the national level to grant admission to the maximum number of students in the maximum number of institutes.
Ques. If I haven’t been allotted any seat in the IIT JAM CCMN counselling, then will they refund my fee?
Ans. No, the registration fee and the other upgradation fee after round 1 of the CCMN counselling is non-refundable.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.