IIT Roorkee has officially launched the COAP 2026 portal at coap2026.iitr.ac.in for GATE-qualified candidates seeking MTech admissions at IITs and IISc. Registration is expected to open after March 24, 2026. Over 24 participating institutes will upload admission offers through this platform.
GATE COAP 2026 Launched: IIT Roorkee Opens Portal for MTech Admission — Registration, Schedule, and How to Apply
Following the GATE 2026 result declaration on March 19, IIT Roorkee has activated the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) website. Candidates holding valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 can participate. COAP is an offer management platform, not an application portal. Students must apply to each IIT separately.
Important Dates / Key Highlights
- COAP 2026 website launched: March 2026
- Registration expected: After March 24, 2026
- COAP Round 1: May 11, 2026
- Final Round (Round 10): July 10, 2026
- IISc Bangalore application deadline: March 31, 2026
- IIT Jodhpur and IIT Gandhinagar deadline: April 15, 2026
- IIT Madras MTech registration: From March 28, 2026
Participating Institutes
- IISc Bangalore and all major IITs participate in COAP
- Over 24 institutes including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur
- NPCIL (PSU) also participates for job recruitment through GATE
- COAP is managed by IIT Roorkee for the 2026 cycle
- Separate CCMT counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026
- Must be an Indian national
- Must meet institute-specific eligibility for chosen programme
- Candidates with multiple GATE scores must enter the highest score during registration
How to Register for COAP 2026
Step 1: Visit the official COAP portal: coap2026.iitr.ac.in
Step 2: Click on Register and fill in GATE details, personal information
Step 3: Receive login credentials via email and SMS
Step 4: Also apply separately to each desired IIT through their individual portals
Step 5: Log in during offer rounds to accept, retain, or reject offers
What’s Next
- Apply to individual IITs and IISc before their respective deadlines
- Register on COAP portal after March 24
- View and manage offers during Round 1 (May 11) onwards
- CCMT registration for NIT/IIIT admissions expected by June 2026
GATE-qualified candidates must not delay in applying to their preferred IITs individually. COAP registration alone does not guarantee admission — direct applications to institutes are mandatory. Keep tracking coap2026.iitr.ac.in for schedule updates and round-wise offer details.
