GATE COAP 2026: Seat Allotment Round 1 (Soon), Dates, Registration, Process

GATE COAP 2026 seat allotment rounds are expected to be held in March 2026. COAP is a portal where IITs and PSUs put their offers based on their selection criteria. You need to apply for PSU/ institute separately. However, if you wish to get admission to NITs and IIITs, then you need to apply for CCMT counselling.
During COAP 2026 counselling, you must register and choose the programs and institutes to which you wish to apply. Additionally, there will be no COAP registration fees. The GATE 2026 counselling is being conducted via the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and the Centralised Counselling for M.Tech/M.Des (CCMT). Students eager to know more about the GATE COAP 2026 can go through the registration link, registration dates, etc.

What is COAP?

COAP is a platform where GATE qualifiers with a valid score can apply for admission to different IITs and PSUs, for admission and recruitment, respectively. If you are looking forward to taking admission in IITs or recruitment in PSUs, then you can register online at the COAP portal 2026. You must verify your seat allotment status and accept or reject the seat via the COAP site.

GATE COAP 2026 Registration Link

The GATE COAP 2026 organising authority may activate the official COAP 2026 registration link in March 2026. The counselling process will be held in multiple rounds.

GATE COAP 2026 Dates

The GATE COAP 2026 dates have not been released by the exam authorities. Till then, students can go through the tentative dates stated below.

Eligibility Criteria of GATE COAP 2026

To be eligible for GATE COAP 2026, you will have to qualify for certain eligibility criteria. Before proceeding with COAP 2026 registration, ensure to go through the eligibility criteria mentioned below:-

1. To apply for COAP, applicants have a valid GATE score from the years 2026, 2024, or 2023.
2. If you have more than one legitimate GATE score, then you must input the highest score upon registration, but data regarding the other scores will be requested as well.
3. If you have a GATE score of 2026 on more than one paper, you must give information on all of your results.
4. You must meet the requirements set out by the institute to which you are applying.
5. You must hold Indian Nationality.

COAP 2026 Registration Process

The detailed registration process for GATE COAP 2026 is as follows -

1. Registration

The first stage in the COAP 2026 process is registration, and you will be able to register yourself through the official website of COAP. You will have to read the instructions and detailed procedure before proceeding with actual registration. This will help you to complete the registration process without hassle.

2. Accept Terms of Instructions

After reading the procedures and terms, you will have to accept the terms and instructions. Without accepting the terms and conditions.

3. Fill Details

The registration form will be displayed, and the applicants will have to fill out the following details-

1. Your Name

2. Registration Number of GATE 2026

3. GATE 2026 Score

4. Date of Birth (DOB)

5. Personal E-Mail ID

6. Personal Mobile Number

4. Submit Registration

You will have to cross-check the details mentioned above, and the applicants will then have to click on ‘ Submit ’ and confirm the registration.

5. Login

You will now receive login information via email/ SMS. You will have to log in and verify his/her registration details.

6. Additional GATE Score (If any)

If you have an additional GATE score, you will be able to add the same after logging in. Please note that you will only be allowed to enter the last three years’ GATE scores.

7. View Job/ Admission Offer

After the complete registration process is done, you can either view the job offer or admission offer (if any) on the portal.

GATE COAP 20.Admission Process/ Offer Acceptance Procedure

The detailed admission or offer acceptance procedure for GATE COAP 2026 can be checked here -

COAP 2026: Additional Rounds

Additional rounds 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 will be independent, and each will be classified as a Decisive Round. In these rounds, you will only have two options: 'Accept and Freeze' and 'Reject'.

As per the norms, you will have to visit the official website for offer acceptance. The stages involved in this process are as follows -

1. Offer 1, 2, 3, 4

If you have multiple offers, there will be an option that indicates ‘Offer 1, 2, 3, 4’.

2. Choose the Offer

Among the list of offers available, you can choose the most appropriate order.

3. Select the Offer

You will have to select the offer, and you will see the following options under it -

What Happens After Selecting ‘Accept and Freeze’?

After clicking on ‘ Accept and Freeze ’, the following procedure takes place -

What Happens After Selecting ‘Retain and Wait’?

After clicking on ‘Retain and Wait’, the following procedure takes place -

What Happens After Selecting ‘Reject and Wait’?

After clicking on ‘Reject and Wait’, the following process takes.s place -

GATE COAP 2026 Important Instructions

You can check the important guidelines regarding the GATE COAP 2026 below:-

• COAP stands for Common Offer Acceptance Portal, and all Participating Institutes / PSUs will upload their offers during a set time range.
• After completing COAP registration 2026 with a valid GATE Number, you must provide the extra qualified GATE Registration Number while logging into the site for the first time.
• After completing your registration, the user ID will be delivered to your registered email address and an SMS to your registered cellphone number. Furthermore, passwords will be supplied by email, which may take some time due to a network issue with the service provider. If you do not receive the password right away, please be patient.
• If you have several qualified GATE registration numbers and are unable to enter the qualified GATE registration numbers from previous years in COAP, this might be due to a discrepancy in information (Name and Date of Birth) between GATE years. You must verify your name and date of birth on all GATE admission cards from various years, and then write to us in detail about the problem, including your name, date of birth, and registration number year-wise in the email.
• Please allow a couple of working days to resolve your issues.
• COAP registration is entirely free. The participating institutes have made it essential to include a COAP registration number on their M.Tech application portals.

GATE COAP 2026 Participating Institutes

Check the list of GATE COAP participating institutes given below.

So, the GATE COAP seat allotment round helps students to get offers from the colleges of their choice. It's a common portal in which students can view the offers & accept the joining letters of their college. There are multiple rounds of counselling conducted, based on which seats are displayed on the GATE COAP portal. For any queries regarding GATE COAP 2026, log on to our CollegeDekho Q&A Zone or contact our toll-free helpline number 18005729877.