GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
COAP 2025 Eligibility- IISc Bengaluru released the COAP 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website. The eligibility for COAP registration 2025 is the conditions and guidelines that must be fulfilled by the candidates to complete the registration. The basic eligibility to participate in COAP 2025 is that candidates need to have a valid GATE exam Score. The authority commenced the COAP 2025 applications on March 27, 2025. Candidates can find the detailed COAP eligibility 2025 in this article.
The authority conducts the COAP GATE counselling in 5 phases. Candidates should meet the COAP GATE eligibility while applying for the GATE 2025 counselling. Failure to do so may result in the candidate being disqualified from attending the COAP counselling 2025.
Details | |
Full Form | Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) |
Who Can Apply | Indian nationals with valid GATE scores |
Valid GATE Score | GATE 2023, 2024, or 2025 |
Registration Fee | No registration fee |
Application Process | Register on COAP website using valid GATE scores |
Educational qualification | B.E./B.Tech or equivalent (final year students can also apply) |
Minimum Score | Typically 60% or 6.0 CGPA for General/OBC; 55% or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD |
Age Limit | No age limit |
Participating Institutes | IITs and IISc Bangalore |
Number of rounds | Multiple offer rounds (usually 5+), with options to accept/freeze/wait |
Registration Start Date | March 27, 2025 |
COAP counselling results | As per the schedule on the COAP website |
Official Website | gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025 |
Multiple GATE Scores | Allowed; all valid scores can be submitted |
Foreign Nationals | Not eligible |
Direct Admission for IIT B.Techs | It may be possible without GATE if CGPA ≥ 8.0 (depends on the institute) |
The detailed COAP 2025 eligibility criteria are given below. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements before applying for admission. Only the candidates whose applications meet the criteria below will be accepted for COAP counselling
Candidates must be Indian Nationals.
Candidates should have valid GATE scores (Qualified in GATE 2025/2024/2023).
There is no minimum age limit to participate in COAP counselling.
In case a candidate possesses multiple GATE 2025 scores, details of all the scores must be mentioned while applying for the counselling.
Candidates who meet the following requirements can apply for COAP counselling.
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent from a recognised university.
While there is no minimum qualification for the GATE registration, the participating institutes might have a minimum qualifying mark. The qualifying marks for various reservation categories are specified below.
For General/OBC/EWS Categories: Minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale in the qualifying degree.
For SC/ST/PwD Categories: Minimum of 55% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 5.5 on a 10-point scale
Some institutes may also accept a First Class as per the university's criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates who have a valid GATE 2023, 2024 and 2025 scores are eligible for the COAP registration.
Candidates with a grade point of 8 and above may directly apply for admissions to interested institutes without applying through the COAP portal.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
Hello,
Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
Hope it helps !
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