GATE COAP 2026 Registration Begins: Apply Online for MTech & PSU Offers

Published: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 13:04 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has officially started the COAP 2026 (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) registration process. Candidates who have qualified the GATE exam can now register online through the official website.

GATE COAP 2026 Registration Begins: Apply Online at coap2026.iitr.ac.in

COAP is a centralized platform that facilitates admissions to MTech programmes and recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) based on GATE scores.

COAP 2026: Key Highlights

Event	Details
Conducting Institute	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Portal Name	Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026
Mode of Registration	Online
Eligible Candidates	GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 qualified candidates
Official Website	coap2026.iitr.ac.in

What is COAP 2026?

COAP is a platform where candidates can:

Accept or reject MTech admission offers from IITs and other institutes
View job offers from PSUs
Make informed decisions regarding multiple offers

It is important to note that COAP is only for offer acceptance, and candidates must separately apply to institutes or PSUs.

COAP 2026 Important Dates

Registration Start: 2026 (ongoing)
Round 1: May 11, 2026 (10:00 AM) to May 13, 2026 (9:00 AM)
Final Round (Round 10): June 8, 2026 (10:00 AM) to July 10, 2026 (9:00 AM)

Candidates must check the portal regularly during each round to take action on offers.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are eligible for COAP 2026 if they:

Have a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026)
Have applied separately to participating institutes or PSUs

Participating Institutes in COAP 2026

Top institutes participating in COAP include:

IISc Bengaluru	IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi	IIT Madras
IIT Kanpur	IIT Kharagpur
IIT Roorkee	IIT Guwahati
IIT Hyderabad	IIT Indore
IIT Jodhpur	IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Ropar	IIT Patna
IIT Bhubaneswar	IIT Mandi
IIT Palakkad	IIT Tirupati
IIT Dharwad	IIT Bhilai
IIT Jammu	IIT Goa
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad	IIT (BHU) Varanasi

These institutions offer MTech and higher studies programs through GATE scores.

How to Register for COAP 2026

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website - coap2026.iitr.ac.in

2. Click on Register for COAP 2026

3. Enter your GATE registration details

4. Fill in personal and academic information

5. Submit the registration form

After registration, candidates can log in to view and manage offers.

Direct link to apply

Why COAP is Important

COAP simplifies the admission and recruitment process by:

Providing a single platform for multiple offers
Allowing candidates to compare and choose the best option
Streamlining decision-making for higher studies and jobs

Conclusion

The launch of the COAP 2026 registration process is a crucial step for GATE-qualified candidates seeking admissions or PSU jobs. With multiple rounds scheduled between May and July 2026, candidates must stay alert and respond to offers on time. Early registration and careful tracking of rounds will help candidates secure the best opportunities.