GATE COAP Registration 2026: IIT Roorkee starts registrations on coap2026.iitr.ac.in
IIT Roorkee has started GATE COAP Registration 2026 on the official portal coap2026.iitr.ac.in. You must register using your name, GATE registration number, valid GATE score, date of birth, mobile number and email address.
No documents need to be uploaded during registration. The process is completed only after you log in with the credentials or details sent to your email and SMS.
GATE COAP Registration 2026: Important dates & key facts
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| COAP 2026 registration | Started (official notice does not specify exact start date) |
| Round 1 allotment result | May 11, 2026 |
Accepted GATE scores are from 2024, 2025 and 2026 . If you hold more than one valid GATE scorecard, submit the one with the better score or rank.
GATE COAP Registration 2026: What you need and who is eligible
You will need: name, GATE registration number, GATE score, date of birth, mobile number and email. No supporting documents are required at the time of COAP registration.
Eligibility summary:
- Valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 .
- If you are an IIT B.Tech graduate with CGPA ≥ 8.0 on a 10-point scale, you can apply directly to your institute's M.Tech and need not register on COAP.
- Apply separately to each institute for M.Tech admissions and to PSUs for job opportunities; COAP registration does not replace institute or PSU application forms.
How offers and allotments work
Once your COAP registration is successful, offers from participating institutes and PSUs linked to your COAP registration number will become visible on the portal. The authority will publish the Round 1 allotment result on May 11, 2026 ; you must then decide to accept, retain or reject an offer as per the institute or PSU instructions.
Registration notes and gaps to watch for
The official notice confirms registrations are open on coap2026.iitr.ac.in but does not specify the exact registration start date or the final deadline. Application fee details, stepwise registration screenshots, the full list of participating institutes and PSUs, and later-round counselling schedules are not listed in the notice and should be checked on the portal or official communications.
Keep your mobile and email active for the login details sent via SMS and email. After allotment, follow the institutes' instructions for document verification and fee payment.
FAQs
Q: Where to register for GATE COAP 2026? A: Register at coap2026.iitr.ac.in.
Q: Which GATE scores are valid for COAP 2026? A: GATE scores of 2024, 2025 and 2026 are accepted.
Q: Do IIT B.Tech graduates need to register at COAP? A: No. IIT B.Tech graduates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 (10-point scale) can apply directly to their respective M.Tech and need not register at COAP.
Q: When is COAP Round 1 allotment result? A: Round 1 allotment result will be released on May 11, 2026 .
Q: Are documents required during COAP registration? A: No documents need to be uploaded or attached during registration.
Q: What if I have multiple GATE scorecards? A: Submit the scorecard with the better score or higher rank when registering on COAP.
Q: Will COAP registration replace institute applications? A: No. You must apply separately to each institute for M.Tech and to PSUs for recruitment.