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 |