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GATE COAP 2026 registration is now open at coap2026.iitr.ac.in for candidates with valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores. Check eligibility, registration dates, step‑by‑step process, COAP rounds schedule, participating IITs, and official link.

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Last Updated	26/03/2026
Short Information	GATE COAP 2026 registration is now open at coap2026.iitr.ac.in for candidates with valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores. Check eligibility, registration dates, step‑by‑step process, COAP rounds schedule, participating IITs, and official link.

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Notification Date	Post Date: 26/03/2026

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1	paragraph	GATE COAP 2026 registration has started on the official Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) website coap2026.iitr.ac.in, and eligible GATE 2024, GATE 2025, and GATE 2026 qualified candidates must register online to view and accept IIT M.Tech admission offers for the 2026-27 session.

GATE COAP 2026 Registration - Overview

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1	paragraph	GATE COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) 2026 is a centralized online platform where GATE‑qualified candidates can see, compare, and accept or reject M.Tech/M.Plan/M.Des offers from participating Indian Institutes of Technology. It does not itself grant admission but works as a decision platform that connects your GATE scores to offers made by the IITs.

COAP 2026 - Key Highlights

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1	table	Detail Information (2026)	Portal Name GATE Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026 Purpose View and accept IIT M.Tech/M.Plan/M.Des offers based on GATE Conducting Institute IIT Roorkee (for COAP 2026) Academic Year 2026-27 Mode of Registration Online only Registration Fee No separate COAP registration fee (as per current norms) Eligible GATE Years GATE 2024, GATE 2025, GATE 2026 (valid scorecard) Who Can Register Indian citizens with valid GATE score who want IIT PG seats Official COAP Portal https://coap2026.iitr.ac.in/coap2026/

GATE COAP 2026 Important Dates and Rounds

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1	paragraph	COAP runs in multiple online rounds, each with its own offer viewing window. Candidates must log in during these windows to check and act on offers.
2	list		unordered	Registration Begins: Mid-March 2026 (Active) Round 1 (View Offers): May 11, 2026 (10 AM) - May 13, 2026 (9 AM) Round 2 (View Offers): May 17, 2026 (10 AM) - May 20, 2026 (9 AM) Round 3 (View Offers): May 24, 2026 (10 AM) - May 27, 2026 (9 AM) Round 4 (View Offers): May 31, 2026 (10 AM) - June 3, 2026 (9 AM) Final Round (Round 10): June 8, 2026 (10 AM) - July 10, 2026 (9 AM)

GATE COAP 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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1	paragraph	This section answers “who should register for COAP 2026”.
2	paragraph	GATE Score Requirements
3	list		unordered	You must have a valid GATE score in at least one of the following years: 2024, 2025, or 2026. If you have multiple valid GATE scores (for example GATE 2025 and GATE 2026), you should use the scorecard with the higher score or better rank while registering.
4	paragraph	Other Basic Conditions
5	list		unordered	COAP is meant for Indian citizens; foreign nationals usually apply directly to IITs without using COAP. COAP registration is compulsory for candidates seeking M.Tech/M.Plan/M.Des admission to participating IITs through GATE, because the offers are displayed only through this portal. COAP does not replace the individual IIT application: you still need to fill separate programme‑wise forms on each IIT’s admission portal.

Documents and Details Required for GATE COAP 2026 Registration

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1	paragraph	Help users prepare everything in advance so registration is smooth.
2	paragraph	Details You Must Have
3	list		unordered	GATE Registration/Enrollment ID. GATE paper code, year of exam, and GATE score as per your scorecard. Full name, date of birth, category, and other personal details exactly as in the GATE form. Valid email ID and active mobile number for OTPs and alerts.
4	paragraph	Useful Documents to Keep Ready
5	list		unordered	PDF / screenshot of the latest GATE scorecard. A list of IITs and programmes you are planning to apply to (for later use on IIT portals, not at COAP).

How to Register for GATE COAP 2026 (Step‑by‑Step)

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1	paragraph	This is the main transactional section for “GATE COAP 2026 registration kaise kare”.
2	paragraph	Direct COAP 2026 Registration Link
3	list		unordered	COAP 2026 Portal: Click Here
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5	paragraph	Step‑by‑Step GATE COAP 2026 Registration Process
6	list		ordered	Visit the COAP 2026 portal Open your browser and go to the official COAP 2026 website (coap2026.iitr.ac.in/coap2026/). Click on “Register” / “New User Registration” On the home page, click the registration button for new candidates. Enter GATE details Fill in your GATE Registration/Enrollment ID, GATE paper code, year of exam, and GATE score as printed on the scorecard. Fill personal information Enter your name, date of birth, category, email ID, and mobile number exactly as per your GATE records to avoid mismatch issues. Create login credentials Set a strong password, confirm it, and enter the captcha/security code shown on screen. Submit and verify Submit the registration form. Note down the COAP 2026 Registration ID displayed on screen and sent to your email/mobile. Login to COAP account Use your COAP Registration ID and password to log in, verify your details, and keep the credentials safely for use during every round.
7	paragraph	You can also add a note: “There is usually no separate fee for COAP registration; any fee you pay is for the individual IIT application forms, not for COAP itself.”

What to Do After GATE COAP 2026 Registration

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1	paragraph	Many students are confused after registering, so this section adds real value.
2	paragraph	Two Parallel Steps for IIT M.Tech Admission
3	list		unordered	Step 1: Register on COAP (this portal). This is required only once and creates your central offer‑view account. Step 2: Apply to individual IITs separately. Visit each participating IIT’s admission website (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, etc.), fill their M.Tech/M.Plan/M.Des application forms, pay the institute‑specific fee, and mention your GATE details and COAP registration where asked.
4	paragraph	COAP will show offers only from those institutes and programmes where you have already applied directly and been considered based on GATE.
5	paragraph	Using COAP 2026 in Every Round
6	list		ordered	During each active round window, log in to the COAP portal with your Registration ID and password. Check all the offers displayed from different IITs and programmes (if any). For each round, choose one of the decision options provided on the portal, commonly: Accept & Freeze - Accept one offer and exit further COAP rounds for that programme. Retain & Wait - Keep your current best offer but remain eligible for upgrade in later rounds. Reject & Wait - Reject the current offer(s) and wait for potential new/ better offers in the next rounds. Accept & Freeze - Accept one offer and exit further COAP rounds for that programme. Retain & Wait - Keep your current best offer but remain eligible for upgrade in later rounds. Reject & Wait - Reject the current offer(s) and wait for potential new/ better offers in the next rounds. Save and submit your choice before that round’s deadline. After you Accept & Freeze an offer, complete admission formalities (fee payment, document upload, reporting) directly on that IIT’s portal.

GATE COAP 2026 - Official Links and Resources

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2	paragraph	Important Official Links for Candidates
3	list		unordered	COAP 2026 Registration/Login Portal: Click Here GATE Scorecard Download (GATE 2026, 2025, 2024): Link on the official GATE website of the organizing IIT for those years. IIT M.Tech Admission Portals: Candidates should visit the official admission pages of individual IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, etc.) to fill programme‑specific forms and pay fees.