COAP

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

Candidates who have qualified GATE exam will be eligible for GATE COAP counselling. The counselling offer admission to IITs. The admission counselling registration is online and is done in multiple rounds depending on seat availability.

GATE 2026 COAP counselling dates can be checked now. Candidates who want to apply for IITs must register at COAP. The round-wise dates are available.

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.