COAP Registration 2026 – Apply Now for IIT MTech Seat Allotment

COAP Registration 2026 – Apply Now for IIT MTech Seat Allotment

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 10 Sep 2025, 03:49 PM IST

COAP Registration 2026 - IIT Roorkee will announce the dates for the COAP 2026 registration official website. Candidates who seek admission to M.Tech courses at IITs must apply on the COAP portal. Only GATE-qualified candidates can participate in the COAP counselling process. The GATE counselling will be done through 2 channels- CCMT and COAP. CCMT counselling is held for admission to NITs and IIITs. While COAP is done for IIT admission. This year, IIT Roorkee is the conducting body of the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). The complete the COAP 2026 dates will be announced on the official website by IIT Roorkee. Refer to this article for complete information about COAP 2026 registration.

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  1. What is COAP?
  2. Eligibility Criteria for COAP Registration
  3. Step-by-Step COAP Registration Process
  4. COAP Offer Acceptance Procedure
  5. COAP 2026 List of participating institutes
COAP Registration 2026 – Apply Now for IIT MTech Seat Allotment
COAP Registration 2026

What is COAP?

The Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) is an online platform that facilitates the coordination and acceptance of admission offers for postgraduate engineering programs (M.Tech, MS, and PhD) in various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other participating institutions. This portal is used for candidates who have qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in 2026/2025/2024.

Eligibility Criteria for COAP Registration

To be eligible for COAP registration, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

  1. Valid GATE Score: Candidates must have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026.
  2. Indian Citizenship: COAP is primarily for Indian nationals seeking admission to IITs and other participating institutions.
  3. Application to IITs: Candidates must apply separately to their preferred IITs for M.Tech/MS admissions.
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Step-by-Step COAP Registration Process

Follow these steps to complete the COAP registration:

Step 1: Visit the Official COAP Website

  • Go to the official COAP website (as updated by the respective IIT conducting COAP).
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Step 2: Create a New Account

  • Click on the "Register" button.
  • Enter basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
  • Generate a password and note it for future logins.
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Step 3: Enter GATE Details

  • Provide GATE Registration Number and GATE Scores for the years applicable.
  • If a candidate has multiple GATE scores, all valid scores should be entered.

Step 4: Verify OTP & Submit Details

  • An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number and email.
  • Enter the OTP for verification.
  • Submit the registration form.

Step 5: Login and Access Offers

  • After successful registration, candidates can log in to the COAP portal using their credentials.
  • Admission offers from applied IITs will be visible in different rounds.

COAP Offer Acceptance Procedure

The COAP platform follows a five-round offer acceptance system along with additional spot rounds (if required). Here’s how it works:

Decision Options for Candidates

  1. Accept & Freeze: If a candidate is satisfied with an offer, they can choose this option, which means they will accept the offer and not be considered in further rounds.

  2. Retain & Wait: If a candidate is interested in an offer but wants to wait for better options, they can retain the offer for the next round while still being considered for higher preferences.

  3. Reject & Wait: If a candidate is not interested in an offer, they can reject it and wait for better options in subsequent rounds.

Important Notes:

  • Once an offer is accepted and frozen, the candidate cannot participate in further rounds.

  • If no action is taken within the deadline of a particular round, the offer is automatically rejected.

COAP 2026 List of participating institutes

Candidates who complete the COAP registration 2026 will be eligible to be considered for admission into the following participating institutions:

GATE COAP Participating Institutes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date for the COAP 2026 registration?
A:

The COAP 2026 Registration last date is yet to be announced online.

Q: What if I have multiple GATE scores?
A:

Candidates should enter all valid GATE scores to maximize their chances of receiving offers.

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