
The GATE COAP Registration 2026 process has officially begun, allowing qualified candidates to apply for MTech admissions and PSU recruitment opportunities. The Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) serves as a centralized platform where candidates can view and accept offers from top institutes and PSUs.
The portal is managed by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and candidates can register online through the official COAP website.
COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is a platform for candidates who have qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It allows them to:
View offers from IITs, IISc, and PSUs
Accept, reject, or retain offers
Compare multiple offers in one place
Note: COAP is only for accepting offers. Candidates must apply separately to each institute or PSU.
To register for COAP 2026, candidates must:
Have a valid GATE score (2026, 2025, or 2024)
Be Indian citizens
Use the best score if multiple scorecards are available
Registration Start: March 2026
Round 1 (Offer Window): May 11 to May 13, 2026
Final Round (Round 10): June 8 to July 10, 2026
Candidates must regularly check the portal and respond within deadlines.
Top institutes participating include:
Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
…and several other IITs across India.
Follow these steps to complete your COAP registration:
Visit the official COAP portal
Click on “Register”
Enter:
GATE Registration Number
Email ID
Mobile Number
Create a password
Log in using your credentials
Fill out the application form
Verify details and submit
Download/save confirmation page
COAP plays a crucial role in:
Centralized offer viewing for IITs and IISc
Easy comparison of multiple institute offers
Simplified acceptance process
Access job offers from participating PSUs
Track recruitment decisions
Choose best opportunity based on preference
Apply separately to each IIT/PSU (COAP does not replace applications)
Use your best GATE score
Check COAP portal regularly during offer rounds
Accept/reject offers within the given time