The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has announced a revised schedule for the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2025, which is essential for students seeking admission to postgraduate engineering programs or PSU recruitment through GATE 2025.
Key Changes in COAP Counselling Dates
- The second round of COAP seat allocation will now be held from May 23 to May 25, 2025.
- The deadline to respond to offers in this round has moved one day earlier from May 26 to May 25, 2025.
- The first round dates remain unchanged.
- Subsequent counselling rounds have been rescheduled accordingly.
What is COAP?
COAP is a unified platform that allows candidates to:
- View offers from participating institutions.
- Accept, reject, or hold offers.
This simplification helps students manage multiple admission offers efficiently and prioritize their preferred institutes.
Participating Institutes
Some of the top Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other premier institutes taking part in COAP include:
- IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, IIT Indore, IIT Bhilai, IIT Dharwad
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
These institutes offer MTech, MS, and PhD programs, making COAP an indispensable platform for engineering aspirants.
Important Dates and Preparation
The GATE 2025 exam was held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, with over 10 lakh candidates participating. Results were declared on March 19, 2025, and candidates are currently preparing for the COAP counselling process.
If you are targeting MTech admission or PSU recruitment through GATE 2025, it is vital to keep these new COAP dates in mind. Ensure that you mark your calendars and have all required documents ready to respond promptly during counselling rounds.
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