COAP 2026 Registrations: The Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026 has officially launched by IIT Roorkee (Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee). Registration for COAP 2026 opened on March 27, 2026, following the release of the GATE results. This portal is a mandatory step for any colleges seeking M Tech admission at an IIT based on GATE scores.
All About GATE Exam: M Tech Admission
The Role of COAP 2026: It is crucial to understand that COAP is not an application portal for individual IITs. Instead, it acts as a centralized dashboard where candidates can view and manage admission offers. To secure a seat, you must perform two distinct actions:
- Apply individually to each IIT’s M Tech admission portal.
- Register on COAP to view and decide on the offers those IITs extend to you.
IIT Goa M Tech admission 2026. Application Open
Eligibility and Registration
Candidates with a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to register. If you have multiple valid scores, it is highly recommended to use the one with the highest score or better rank.
Registration Steps:
- Visit the official website: coap2026.iitr.ac.in.
- Provide your GATE Enrollment ID, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Once registered, you will receive a unique COAP ID, which must be entered into the individual M Tech applications of various IITs.
IIT M Tech Admission Counselling Rounds: The counselling process is structured into various rounds, divided into Main Rounds (1 to 5) and Additional/Decisive Rounds.
Additional Rounds.
Strategic Decision Making: In each round, you will encounter three primary options:
- Accept & Freeze: You accept the offer and will not be considered for any further upgrades in subsequent rounds.
- Retain & Wait: You hold your current best offer while remaining eligible for better offers in the next round.
- Reject & Wait: You decline all current offers and move to the next round hoping for a new offer.
