The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has unveiled the timeline for the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026, which facilitates admissions into Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programs at IITs and IISc Bengaluru. Eligible candidates who have successfully cleared the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 can submit their applications via the official portal. The initial phase of the admission process is set to begin on May 11, 2026.
The COAP portal is designed to simplify the M.Tech. admission procedure and oversee the acceptance or rejection of offers made by participating institutions. Additionally, candidates who have qualified in the GATE exams conducted in 2025 and 2024 are also permitted to apply for M.Tech. admissions in 2026.
Alongside 26 participating institutions, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), also engages with COAP to allocate its M.Tech. seats. All institutions involved will upload their admission offers for specific programs on the COAP portal within the stipulated timelines.
Participating Institutions:
The following institutions provide M.Tech. admissions for GATE-qualified candidates:
PSU Employment via GATE 2026:
Post-GATE examination, job opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are highly coveted among engineering graduates. Notable companies that recruit based on GATE scores include NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation), IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited), and PGCIL (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited).
For more details, candidates can visit the official website of the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026.
