COAP 2026 Schedule Released, GATE Counselling Starts from May 11 as the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has announced the complete timeline for the Common Offer Acceptance Portal. The counselling process will be conducted for MTech admissions and PSU recruitment through GATE 2026. The COAP 2026 process will begin on 11 May 2026 and continue until 10 July 2026, covering multiple rounds for offer acceptance.
COAP 2026 Important Dates and Counselling Schedule
Candidates must check the detailed counselling timeline to participate effectively in the admission and recruitment process. The key dates for COAP 2026 are provided below:
- Start of COAP 2026 counselling: 11 May 2026
- Main offer rounds: 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026
- Additional rounds begin: 13 June 2026 onwards
- Last date of counselling process: 10 July 2026
Candidates are required to respond to offers within the specified time window for each round.
COAP 2026 Registration and Eligibility for GATE Candidates
Only candidates who have qualified GATE 2026 will be eligible to participate in the COAP counselling process. Registration on the COAP portal is mandatory to access offers. The GATE 2026 results were announced on 19 March 2026 by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. After qualifying, candidates must complete COAP registration to view admission and job offers.
COAP 2026 Portal for MTech Admission and PSU Recruitment
The Common Offer Acceptance Portal serves as a centralised platform for candidates to manage multiple offers from participating institutes and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Through COAP 2026, candidates can:
- View offers from IITs and other participating institutes
- Accept, retain, or reject offers
- Compare multiple admission or job opportunities
This system simplifies the decision-making process for candidates applying to multiple institutions and organisations.
COAP 2026 Offer Rounds and Admission Process
The counselling process includes several rounds to ensure candidates have sufficient opportunities to secure admission or employment. The main rounds will be conducted between 11 May and 10 June 2026, followed by additional rounds starting from 13 June 2026. Candidates must regularly check updates and take timely action on offers. The COAP platform plays a crucial role in streamlining MTech admissions and PSU recruitment through GATE 2026, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process.