I have 6 months, is it enough for GATE preparation? Can you give some important tips?

Yes, the TS PGECET and GATE syllabus remains the same for M.Tech admission. However, GATE questions are trickier and conceptual compared to TS PGECET. Students who want to appear both TS PGECET and GATE must prepare accordingly-

• Go through pattern of both exams and syllabus
• Solve mock test and question paper for accuracy
• While filling application form enter paper code carefully.

Candidates can check their offer status using their login ID and password obtained during COAP registration. GATE COAP offers will be displayed on given date and time only, where students have to confirm their choices.

The COAP counselling is done online only. For registrations, students need to keep the following details ready-

• GATE application details
• Scores secured in GATE exam
• Mobile number and email address

Candidates who have qualified GATE exam will be eligible for GATE COAP counselling. The counselling offer admission to IITs. The admission counselling registration is online and is done in multiple rounds depending on seat availability.

GATE CCMT counselling is expected to start in June/July. Students who have qualified in GATE exam 2026 and want to take admission in NITs and other engineering colleges must register and participate in CCMT. The dates will be updated here for each round.