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GATE Counselling 2025 - COAP Seat Allotment, Registration, Schedule, Procedure

GATE Counselling 2025 - COAP Seat Allotment, Registration, Schedule, Procedure

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Jun 13, 2025 04:18 PM IST | #GATE

GATE 2025 Counselling: IISc Bengaluru will close the GATE COAP 2025 round 5 offers window on June 13, 2025. The link to check and take offers for the round 5 seat allotment is available at gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025. The authority released the GATE COAP 2025 round 5 seat allotment on June 11, 2025. IISc Bengaluru revised the counselling dates for GATE COAP. The new dates for GATE counselling through COAP are updated here. Candidates had to register on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) for admission to IITs, while those who are seeking admission to NITs and IIITs need to participate in CCMT counselling.

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  1. GATE COAP Counselling
  2. GATE 2025 CCMT Counselling
  3. Documents required for GATE counselling 2025
  4. IIT GATE Counselling 2025 - Key Points
GATE Counselling 2025 - COAP Seat Allotment, Registration, Schedule, Procedure
GATE Counselling 2025 - COAP Seat Allotment, Registration, Schedule, Procedure

The GATE 2025 result was declared on March 19, 2025. Candidates can also download the GATE 2025 scorecard from March 28 to May 31, 2025. Only those candidates with a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering can participate in the counselling of GATE 2025. There are two modes of GATE counselling, COAP and CCMT. It is important to note that there is no centralised counselling for the GATE exam. Various state and private universities conduct the counselling based on the GATE 2025 exam merit. Read the entire article for more information about IIT GATE 2025 counselling.

Background wave

GATE COAP Counselling

Common Offer Acceptance Portal, commonly known as COAP, is a common platform for registered candidates seeking MTech admission to IITs. The GATE admission process for IIT includes COAP registration and choice filling.

GATE COAP Counselling Dates 2025

The authority has announced the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) 2025 COAP counselling dates on the official website. The GATE 2025 counselling dates will be updated in the following table.

GATE COAP 2025 Dates

Events

Important COAP 2025 Dates

COAP Seat Allotment Round 1

May 17 to May 20

COAP Seat Allotment Round 2

May 23 to May 26, May 25, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round 3

May 29 to June 02 June 1, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round 4

June 05 to June 08 June 7, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round 5

June 11 to June 14, June 13, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - rounds 6

June 17 to June 2,0 June 19, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 7

June 23 to June 2,6 June 25, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 8

June 29 to July 0,1 June 30, 3035

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 9

July 04 to July 06 July 5, 2025

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 10

July 09 to July 10, 2025

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GATE COAP Admission Process - How to apply for IIT after GATE

IISc Bangalore has released the COAP 2025 application forms for M.Tech admissions on the official website. Candidates looking for “how to apply for IIT after GATE” should note that they must apply at the respective institutes as well. However, the candidates will also have to register at GATE COAP 2025 for counselling. Candidates can access the list of offers from the institutes where they applied through COAP on the portal. This allows the candidates to check their options in one place and make their decision.

GATE COAP Eligibility 2025

Candidates who wish to register for GATE COAP 2025 have to meet the eligibility conditions as per the counselling for M.Tech through GATE 2025. Aspirants failing to meet any criterion will be disqualified from the admission process.

  • Should have a valid GATE score from the years 2023, 2024 or 2025 to apply for COAP.
  • Candidates having more than one valid GATE score will have to enter the highest score during registration; however, details about other scores will also be required.
  • Candidates should also meet the eligibility criteria specified by the institute to which they are applying.
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GATE 2025 CCMT Counselling

Centralised Counselling for M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan or CCMT is conducted for admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs based on GATE scores. The authority has commenced the CCMT 2025 counselling online. Candidates with valid GATE scores have to complete the GATE CCMT counselling registration 2025 before the deadline.

GATE CCMT Counselling Dates 2025

Events

Important Date

Online registration

May 14, 2025

Last date for Registration of CCMT 2025

June 4, 2025

Last date for fee payment by UPI/Debit/Credit card/Net Banking

June 4, 2025

Last date for choice filling and locking

June 6, 2025

CCMT Round 1

Seat allotment

June 9, 2025

Payment of the seat acceptance fee, followed by reporting at any RC

June 9 to 14, 2025

Document verification

June 9 to 17, 2025

Last date for the resolution of any queries
June 18, 2025

CCMT 2025 Round 2

CCMT seat allotment result

June 21, 2025

Payment of the seat acceptance fee followed by reporting at any RC

June 21 to 24, 2025

Online document verification

June 21 to 25, 2025

Last date for the resolution of any queries
June 25, 2025

CCMT 2025 Round 3

CCMT Seat allotment result

June 27, 2025

Payment of the seat acceptance fee followed by reporting at any RC

June 27 to 30, 2025

Verification of documents

June 27 to July 1, 2025

Last date for the resolution of any queries
July 1, 2025

Payment of Partial Admission Fee online (all rounds)

July 2 to 5, 2025
Withdrawal from the admitted institute
July 2 to 5, 2025

GATE CCMT admission 2025

For admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFITs, candidates will have to participate in CCMT counselling 2025. There will be three regular rounds of IIT GATE counselling 2025. The GATE 2025 counselling process will include steps of registration & payment of the fee, choice locking, and document verification. The final seat allotment will be based on the GATE 2025 scores/ranks, availability of seats, and choices locked by the candidates.

GATE CCMT Eligibility Criteria 2025

There are certain conditions and requirements laid down by the authorities, and students are required to meet all of them.

  • Candidates should have a valid GATE score in 2022/2023/2024/2025.
  • Candidates should have passed and secured at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in the case of SC/ST/PwD candidates.
  • Candidates possessing certificates/ qualifications from any of the professional societies with permanent recognition may also be eligible to participate in some of the PG programs through CCMT.
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Documents required for GATE counselling 2025

  • Document for Proof of date of birth:
  • A photo ID proof as per the Government of India norms.
  • Mark sheet of Class XII.
  • Grade/Mark sheets of the qualifying examination for all semesters.
  • Degree/ Provisional certificate. If the result of the qualifying degree is awaited, a certificate of course completion from the institute/university last studied must be provided in the prescribed format available on the CCMT website.
  • GATE scorecard (2022, 2023, 2024/2025).
  • Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS
  • Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable.

IIT GATE Counselling 2025 - Key Points

  • The exam conducting authority will not conduct centralised GATE 2025 Counselling.
  • Candidates have to participate in the COAP and CCMT counselling 2025 for admissions in the participating institutes.
  • COAP is conducted for admission to IITs based on GATE 2025 scores, while CCMT counselling is conducted for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFITs.
  • Although admissions are done based on GATE scores 2025, many institutes also conduct a written test or interview for shortlisting candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are GATE 2025 counselling dates?

The GATE 2025 counselling COAP goes from May 17 to July 10, 2025.

2. How will the GATE counselling 2025 be conducted?

GATE 2025 counselling is not a centralised process; It will be conducted through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and Centralised Counselling for M.Tech/ M.Des (CCMT).

3. How to participate in GATE COAP 2025?

GATE COAP 2025 is being conducted for admissions to IITs based on GATE scores. Candidates will have to register at the COAP portal. However, IITs will release their application forms, which candidates will have to fill out and submit before the last date.

4. How can I participate in CCMT 2025 counselling?

CCMT 2025 counselling will be conducted for admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFITs. Candidates will have to register online and pay the registration fee in order to participate in the counselling process.

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  • Know the Exam Pattern
    GATE has three parts: General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (10–13 marks), and your Core Subject (70+ marks). Knowing this helps you plan your focus.

  • Check the Syllabus
    Download the latest GATE syllabus for your specific branch. Start with high-weightage topics and make sure you cover everything that’s important.

  • Make a Study Plan
    Set a simple and realistic daily routine. Try to study 4–6 hours a day and set weekly targets. Always keep time for revision and solving mock tests.

  • Use the Right Books
    Stick to standard textbooks and good GATE preparation materials like Made Easy or ACE. Don’t overload yourself with too many books—choose wisely and revise them well.

  • Practice a Lot
    Solve previous years’ GATE papers to understand the question pattern. Practice topic-wise problems regularly and focus more on numerical-type questions.

  • Take Mock Tests
    Join a test series and give mock exams regularly. After every test, check what went wrong and work on those weak areas. This helps improve speed and accuracy.

  • Revise and Stay Calm
    Make a short notebook of formulas and key points. Revise it often. Also, take care of your health, sleep well, and don’t panic. Staying relaxed is just as important as studying.


    Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can — every small step counts.
    All the very best for your exam preparation journey.

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To further enhance your career prospects, consider:

[It would also help to] choose advanced topics, like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Industry 4.0, to learn more.

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To enhance your skills and open up management roles, you can go for an MTech or an MBA.


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The list of applicants who registered, showed up, and passed the GATE 2025 exam has been made public by IIT Roorkee.  747319 of the 936019 applicants that registered for the exam this year actually took the GATE 2025 exam.

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Yes, it is possible to join an ME without writing GATE. You can consider universities such as VIT, SRM, and Amity which conduct their own entrance test or take admission based on merit. Several states conduct their own entrance exams like TANCET in Tamil Nadu, PGCET in Karnataka, and MAH-CET in Maharashtra.

Hope this helps. All the best!

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  • Anna University posts the official CEETA PG 2024 merit list (rank list) online for applicants without GATE. The official Anna University admissions portal has the CEETA PG (non-GATE) rank list in PDF format.
  • To obtain:
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  • Locate and download the PDF under the "M.E. / M.TECH. / M.ARCH. / M.PLAN. - CEETA-PG CATEGORY. Rank List" section.
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