After GATE result is declared candidates get admission for MTech/MAch/MPlan courses. There are two counseling platforms that exist in India. Let us understand the difference between these platforms. CCMT (Centralized Counseling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) and COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) are two different counseling processes for M.Tech admissions in India.
- CCMT (Centralized Counseling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan): Conducts centralized counseling for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on GATE scores.
- COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal): Acts as a platform for IITs to provide admission offers to M.Tech candidates based on their GATE scores. It does not conduct counseling but allows candidates to accept/reject offers from different IITs.
- Candidates with 60 percent or above can participate in COAP counseling.
Candidates can also see the passing percentage in each of the papers in the year 2024.
CCMT And COAP: Institutes Covered
- CCMT: Covers NITs, IIITs, and some GFTIs (Government-Funded Technical Institutes).
- COAP: Covers IITs and IISc Bangalore (but candidates must apply separately to each IIT/IISc before registering on COAP).
Counseling/Admission Process:
CCMT
- Single registration is required.
- Candidates fill in their choices of NITs/IIITs/GFTIs.
- A centralized seat allocation process is conducted in multiple rounds.
- Candidates accept the seat, pay fees, and complete admission.
COAP
- Candidates must apply individually to each IIT/IISc before registering on COAP.
- COAP only serves as a platform where IITs/IISc publish offers.
- Candidates do not make choices, but they can accept/reject offers.
- If a candidate accepts an offer, they must complete admission directly with the respective IIT.
Application And Admission Timeline
- CCMT: Starts after GATE results (typically in May-June).
- COAP: Multiple rounds of offers from IITs start around April-July after GATE results.
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Key Differences CCMT And COAP
| Feature | CCMT | COAP |
| Institutes Covered | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | IITs, IISc Bangalore |
| Type of Process | Centralized seat allocation | Offer acceptance portal |
| Choice Filling? | Yes, candidates list preferences | No, IITs offer seats directly |
| Application Needed? | Single CCMT application | Separate applications to each IIT + COAP registration |
| Admission Process | Centralized | Institute-specific |
Difference Between CCMT And COAP: Final Summary
- CCMT = For NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs (Single counseling process, choice filling).
- COAP = For IITs & IISc (Platform for viewing offers; separate applications required).
If you aim for IITs, apply individually to each IIT + register on COAP.
If you aim for NITs/IIITs, apply through CCMT.Test Paper Passing Marks for GEN Passing Marks for OBC-NCL/EWS Passing Marks for SC/ST/PwD Aerospace Engineering 33.3 29.9 22.1 Agricultural Engineering 25 22.5 16.6 Architecture and Planning 41.5 37.3 27.6 Biomedical Engineering 25 22.5 16.6 Biotechnology 38.9 35 25.9 Civil Engineering 28.3 25.4 18.8 Chemical Engineering 25 22.5 16.6 Computer Science and Information Technology 27.6 24.8 18.4 Chemistry 25.2 22.6 16.7 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 37.1 33.3 24.7 Electronics and Communication Engineering 25 22.5 16.6 Electrical Engineering 25.7 23.1 17.1 Environmental Science and Engineering 37.9 34.1 25.2 Ecology and Evolution 35.8 32.2 23.8 Geomatics Engineering 41.1 36.9 27.4 Geology and Geophysics (Geology) 42 37.8 28 Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) 49 44.1 32.6 Instrumentation Engineering 32.7 29.4 21.8 Mathematics 25 22.5 16.6 Mechanical Engineering 28.6 25.7 19 Mining Engineering 25 22.5 16.6 Metallurgical Engineering 41 36.9 27.3 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 25.1 22.5 16.7 Petroleum Engineering 42.6 38.3 28.4 Physics 32 28.8 21.3 Production and Industrial Engineering 30.5 27.4 20.3 Statistics 26.6 23.9 17.7 Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 28.1 25.2 18.7 Engineering Sciences 36.2 32.5 24.1 Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) 37 33.3 24.6 Humanities and Social Sciences (English) 48 43.2 32 Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) 49.7 44.7 33.1 Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) 39.3 35.3 26.1 Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) 52.7 47.4 35.1 Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) 36 32.4 24 Life Sciences 29.3 26.3 19.5
