COAP 2026 registration mandatory COAP ID IIT M.Tech
IITs now require the COAP 2026 Registration Number in each individual M.Tech application, and IITs may reject applications submitted without this COAP ID. COAP 2026 is coordinated by IIT Roorkee and lists M.Tech offers from 24 participating IITs plus IISc Bangalore , along with PSU job offers.
COAP 2026 registration mandatory COAP ID IIT M.Tech — Key points
Registration on COAP is free and mandatory to view and accept offers. COAP is an acceptance portal — not an application portal — so you must still apply separately to each institute or PSU.
You must be an Indian national and have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 to register. Each IIT’s M.Tech form now requires your COAP registration number; missing it may lead to rejection.
For official registration use the COAP portal: coap2026.iitr.ac.in.
COAP 2026 registration mandatory COAP ID IIT M.Tech — Dates and rounds
COAP 2026 will run 10 rounds between May and July. Each round window opens at 10:00 AM and the decision deadline for that round ends at 09:00 AM on the closing date. Below are the round windows you must note:
| Round | Opening (starts 10:00 AM) | Decision deadline (ends 09:00 AM) |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | May 11, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 | May 17, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Round 3 | May 24, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| Round 4 | May 31, 2026 | June 03, 2026 |
| Round 5 | June 05, 2026 | June 10, 2026 |
| Round 6 | June 13, 2026 | June 17, 2026 |
| Round 7 | June 20, 2026 | June 23, 2026 |
| Round 8 | June 27, 2026 | July 01, 2026 |
| Round 9 | July 03, 2026 | July 05, 2026 |
| Round 10 | July 08, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
What you must do now
Register on the official COAP portal using your GATE details and note your COAP registration number. Enter that COAP ID in every IIT M.Tech application you submit.
Keep track of each round’s opening and decision deadline — missing a decision deadline means you could lose an offer. Remember that institutes and PSUs use independent selection rules; COAP only helps you accept or decline offers.
If you applied to institutes before registering on COAP, register immediately and add your COAP ID to pending institute applications where required.
Quick facts
- COAP coordinated by: IIT Roorkee
- Participating: 24 IITs + IISc Bangalore
- GATE scores accepted: 2024, 2025, 2026
- COAP registration fee: Free
- Portal: coap2026.iitr.ac.in
FAQs
Q: Is COAP registration mandatory? A: Yes. You must register to view and accept offers on COAP.
Q: Will my IIT M.Tech application be rejected without a COAP ID? A: Yes, IITs may reject applications submitted without the COAP 2026 registration number.
Q: Which GATE years are valid for COAP 2026? A: GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores are accepted.
Q: Who coordinates COAP 2026? A: COAP 2026 is coordinated by IIT Roorkee.
Q: Is COAP an application portal? A: No. COAP is for accepting offers. Apply separately to institutes and PSUs.
Q: Do PSUs appear on COAP? A: Yes. Participating PSUs list job offers on COAP alongside institute offers.
Q: When do rounds open and close daily? A: Each round opens at 10:00 AM and the decision deadline for the round ends at 09:00 AM on the closing date.
Q: Where do I register? A: Register at the official portal: coap2026.iitr.ac.in.