COAP

Yes, it is possible to aim M.Tech course with 575 score in GATE COAP. IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2025 has released its M.Tech cutoff for Round 1 seat allotment. Further, the cutoff scores closed between 400 and 732, for the General AI category candidates. Some of the top specialisations available at 575 score are M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing, M.Tech. in Smart Mobility and Logistics Systems and M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Check out more courses available under General AI quota from the table below:

No, it is not mandatory to update or provide all GATE scores during the COAP registration. Candidates must choose their best valid GATE scores to secure a seat in the participating colleges. The COAP registrations has started and the last date to register for Round I is May 20 (9:00 am). Candidates must visit the website to complete the registration as soon as possible. The GATE COAP Round II registration is scheduled from May 23 to May 26. 

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 GATE COAP is mainly conducted in five rounds, during which students can accept or reject the offers from the participating institutes. Optional rounds are available from Round 6 to 10. These rounds are treated as independent decisive rounds, where candidates can only accept, freeze, or reject. The GATE COAP Round I registration starts from May 17. Candidates are advised to go through all the instructions and guidelines before registering for the GATE counselling. 

There are two types of GATE counselling that offer admission to M.Tech courses and programmes -

• COAP - it is a portal through which that offers M.Tech admission at IITs and IISc Bangalore
• CCMT - is a portal through which candidates have to register for M.Tech admission at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. 

The COAP GATE 2025 registrations for choice filling and selection starts from May 17. On the other hand, the GATE CCMT 2025 dates will be announced soon. 

The minimum GATE score to get admission to IIT Bombay for M.Tech can depend on the branch applying for. However, the expected minimum GATE score (on the basis of past year cutoff trends) is 710 to 750+. This is the cutoff score for top branches like CSE, and ME. It can vary for differet subjects/branches.