IISc Bengaluru has activated the link for COAP 2025 registration on March 27, 2025. The GATE exam score will be used by various institutes to shortlist candidates for their postgraduate programs. After the announcement of the GATE 2025 result, each participating institute will release its admission notification specifying the details of the admission process, including counselling, if any. Candidates who qualify GATE 2025 and meet the eligibility criteria of the participating institutes will be considered for admission to their preferred institute by following the admission process specified by the institute.
The admission process may involve various stages such as the application process, shortlisting of candidates, written test/interview, and document verification. Candidates who are shortlisted by the institute will be called for the next stage of the admission process. The final merit list of the selected candidates will be prepared based on the candidate's GATE score, academic record, and performance in the written test/interview, if any.
What is GATE COAP 2025?
GATE COAP is a common admission platform introduced by the IITs in 2017 to make admission offers to GATE-qualified candidates seeking admission to M.Tech./Ph.D. programmes. While candidates must apply individually to IITs, they can view offers and accept or reject them through the COAP portal. COAP provides a centralised counselling process that ensures transparency and efficiency in the admission process. Admission offers are based on GATE scores and seat availability, making the admission process more streamlined and straightforward for candidates.
Admission to IITs is a two-step process:
Step 1: Qualifying in GATE Exam
The first step is to qualify for the GATE exam, which is mandatory for admission to postgraduate engineering programs offered by the IITs. The GATE score is used by the IITs to shortlist candidates for their postgraduate programs. The candidates must have a valid GATE score in the respective discipline to apply for the postgraduate programs offered by the IITs.
Step 2: Applying through IITs' Admission Portal
The second step involves applying for the postgraduate programs offered by the IITs through their admission portal. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of the IITs and have a valid GATE score can apply for their preferred postgraduate programs through the IITs' admission portal.
The admission process may vary slightly for different IITs, but it generally involves shortlisting candidates based on their GATE score, academic record, and performance in the written test/interview, if any. The final merit list of the selected candidates will be prepared based on their GATE score and other criteria as specified by the IITs.
It is important for the candidates to keep a close watch on the official websites of the IITs to stay updated with their admission process and important dates.
Documents Required at Counselling
The documents that need to be self-attested and submitted along with the original documents may vary depending on the counselling or admission process. Here is a list of the documents that are commonly required to be self-attested and submitted along with the original documents:
GATE scorecard: A self-attested copy of the GATE scorecard is required for admission or counselling.
Photo ID proof: A self-attested copy of a valid government-issued photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, voter ID, etc. is required.
Birth certificate: A self-attested copy of the original birth certificate issued by a competent authority or the Class X board certificate as date of birth proof is required.
Class XII mark sheet: A self-attested copy of the original Class XII mark sheet is required.
Qualifying examination mark sheets: A self-attested copy of the original mark sheets of the qualifying examination for all semesters is required.
Degree or provisional certificate: A self-attested copy of the original degree or provisional certificate is required if the degree is completed.
Category certificate: A self-attested copy of the original category certificate for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories, if applicable.
Undertaking for OBC status: A self-attested copy of the candidate's undertaking regarding OBC status in the required format is required.
PwD certificate: A self-attested copy of the original certificate for PwD candidates, if applicable.
Migration and transfer certificates: A self-attested copy of the original migration certificate of the last institute/university attended and the original transfer certificate from the head of the institute last attended is required.
Conduct and course completion certificates: A self-attested copy of the original conduct certificate from the head of the institute last attended and the original course completion certificate from the head of the university or institute, in case the result is awaited, is required.
Photographs: Three self-attested copies of recent passport size photographs are required.
