COAP Registration

Yes, candidates with GATE score of 400 to 500 are also eligible for COAP counselling. However, admission and selection chances completely depends on different criteria such as branch selection, competition level, category, etc. 

The seat acceptance fee is INR 20000 usually. Candidates must pay the acceptance fee to confirm their seat for admission to IITs and IISc.

IIT Roorkee is conducting COAP 2026 counselling. There are a total of 10 rounds of counselling, where GATE- qualified candidates have to perform the following actions -

• Accept and freeze

• Retain and wait

• Reject and wait

Yes, COAP portal for GATE 2026 counselling has been launched. Currently, registrations are ongoing for IIT M.Tech admission. In addition, the counselling dates (round-wise) have been released, and will begin from May 11 onwards.

Candidates can check their offer status using their login ID and password obtained during COAP registration. GATE COAP offers will be displayed on given date and time only, where students have to confirm their choices.

The COAP counselling is done online only. For registrations, students need to keep the following details ready-

• GATE application details
• Scores secured in GATE exam
• Mobile number and email address

The COAP registration is completly free. Candidates can register for COAP using their GATE scores without paying in fees. The mode of the registration is online and must be completed within the specific deadline. The GATE COAP Round 1 counselling starts from May 17. Candidates can check the schedule below -

Once the COAP registration is completed, candidates will be receive a COAP ID, which candidates can use it to apply in the participating institutes, such as IITs, NITs, and GFTIs. During the counselling rounds, candidates can access the COAP counselling to accept, reject, and freeze their options. In the final round, candidates will have to make the final decision in the selection of the college for admission.

The COAP 2024 registration window for GATE qualified candidates is closed. It typically starts around March and concludes in May/June. 

However,  COAP Registration Process is:

1. Visit the official COAP website.
2. Click on "New User Registration".
3. Enter your details, including your GATE registration ID, and create a password.
4. Login to the COAP portal using your credentials.
5. Fill out the registration form carefully.
6. Pay the registration fee (if applicable)
7. Submit your application form and save a copy for reference.