IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026 COAP final round closing GATE scores range between 590 and 865 across branches, with Computer Science and Engineering recording the highest cutoff for General category students.
The Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026 final round marks the conclusion of IIT Delhi’s M.Tech admission process for GATE 2026 qualified students. Branch-wise closing scores represent the minimum GATE score at which a seat was allotted in each programme during the last COAP round. These figures are the most reliable benchmark for students targeting IIT Delhi M.Tech admission in the next cycle.
- COAP 2026 coordinates M.Tech seat allotments across all IITs; IIT Delhi participates with over 15 M.Tech specialisations.
- IIT Delhi M.Tech admissions use the normalised GATE 2026 score out of 1000, not raw GATE marks out of 100.
- Closing scores in this article are expected figures based on 2024–25 COAP trends and will be updated once IIT Delhi releases official GATE 2026 data.
- Reserved category students (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) receive score relaxation compared to the General category closing score.
- Some IIT Delhi M.Tech programmes shortlist students via a departmental written test or interview in addition to GATE score.
COAP 2026 Final Round: Overview
COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the centralised platform used by all IITs to coordinate M.Tech seat offers and acceptances. IIT Delhi participates in all COAP rounds, which typically run from May through July. In each round, students accept the best available offer and may upgrade in the next round. The final round closes all seat movements and the last GATE score at which a seat is filled becomes the branch-wise closing score for that year.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission Mode | COAP 2026 (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) |
| Score Criterion | Normalised GATE 2026 Score (out of 1000) |
| COAP Final Round | July 2026 |
| Additional Selection Step | Written test or interview (branch-specific) |
| Specialisations Available | 15+ M.Tech programmes at IIT Delhi |
| Official Reference | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
IIT Delhi M.Tech Branch-Wise GATE 2026 Closing Score (General Category)
The table below shows expected IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026 closing scores for General (Unreserved) category students in the COAP final round. Figures are based on 2024–25 admission data and will be revised once IIT Delhi releases official GATE 2026 closing score data.
| M.Tech Programme | GATE Paper | Expected Closing GATE Score (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | CS | 840–865 |
| Mathematics and Computing | MA / CS | 780–820 |
| Electrical Engineering (Signal Processing and Machine Learning) | EC / EE | 750–790 |
| Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics and Power Systems) | EE | 740–780 |
| VLSI Design and Embedded Systems | EC | 730–775 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design) | ME | 700–745 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) | ME | 690–730 |
| Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) | CE | 680–730 |
| Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental) | CE | 655–700 |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | 660–705 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI / ME | 650–695 |
| Biotechnology | BT | 610–660 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | PH / GG | 590–635 |
All figures are expected values based on 2024–25 COAP closing score trends. Official IIT Delhi GATE 2026 closing data will be published after the final round concludes.
Category-Wise COAP Closing Score: IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026
IIT Delhi reserves seats under OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories as per government norms. The table below provides expected category-wise closing GATE 2026 scores for two high-demand programmes — CSE and EE (Signal Processing and Machine Learning) — based on 2025 trends.
| Category | CSE Expected Closing Score | EE (Signal Processing) Expected Closing Score |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 840–865 | 750–790 |
| OBC-NCL | 790–830 | 700–740 |
| EWS | 800–840 | 710–750 |
| SC | 680–720 | 590–635 |
| ST | 630–670 | 540–585 |
| PwD (General) | 580–625 | 495–540 |
OBC-NCL students typically see a closing score relaxation of 30 to 50 GATE score points below the General category figure. SC and ST students receive more significant relaxation of 120 to 200 points across most IIT Delhi M.Tech specialisations, as per standard IIT reservation norms.
Factors Affecting IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026 Closing Score
The branch-wise closing score shifts every year. Understanding these variables helps you set a realistic GATE score target for IIT Delhi M.Tech admission.
- Total seats per programme: Fewer seats create sharper competition and push the closing score higher.
- GATE 2026 paper difficulty: A tougher paper compresses the score distribution and can slightly lower the closing score band in high-demand branches.
- Candidate upgrades across COAP rounds: High-scoring students who upgrade to better programmes free up seats, which may lower closing scores in later rounds for mid-tier branches.
- Departmental written test or interview: Programmes that conduct additional tests may shortlist at a lower GATE score threshold, widening the effective pool before the final merit rank is computed.
- Seat matrix changes: New specialisations or additional seats in an existing programme can ease competition and reduce the closing score year over year.
How to Check IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026 COAP Closing Score
Once IIT Delhi publishes the COAP 2026 final round data, follow these steps to access the branch-wise closing scores.
- Visit the official GATE 2026 portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in or the COAP portal.
- Click on the COAP 2026 final round closing score link once it is activated.
- Select IIT Delhi from the institute drop-down.
- Choose the M.Tech programme and category you want to check.
- The portal displays the minimum GATE 2026 score at which a seat was allotted in the final round for that programme-category combination.
- Note down the closing score to assess your competitiveness for the next admission cycle.
IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026 COAP Closing Score FAQs
Ques. What is the expected IIT Delhi M.Tech GATE 2026 closing score for CSE?
Ans. Based on 2024–25 COAP trends, the expected COAP final round closing GATE score for IIT Delhi M.Tech CSE in the General category is 840 to 865 out of 1000. Official figures will be confirmed after IIT Delhi publishes the GATE 2026 final round data.
Ques. Is the IIT Delhi M.Tech cutoff based on GATE marks out of 100 or GATE score out of 1000?
Ans. IIT Delhi uses the normalised GATE score, which is out of 1000, not raw GATE marks out of 100. Your raw marks are converted to a normalised score using a formula that accounts for the difficulty of the paper and the performance of all students who appeared.
Ques. What is COAP and how does the final round work?
Ans. COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the joint portal used by IITs to issue and accept M.Tech seat offers. Students receive offers in multiple rounds and can accept or upgrade each round. The final round closes all seat movements, and the lowest GATE score at which a seat is filled in each programme becomes the official closing score for that year.
Ques. Does IIT Delhi conduct interviews for all M.Tech programmes?
Ans. No. Several IIT Delhi departments conduct a written test or interview after shortlisting students based on GATE score, while others admit purely on GATE score merit. Students should check the specific department’s admission notification for requirements and weightage details.
Ques. How much score relaxation do OBC-NCL students get at IIT Delhi M.Tech?
Ans. OBC-NCL students typically receive a 10% relaxation in the minimum GATE score requirement, which translates to roughly 30 to 50 score points below the General category closing score. Exact figures vary by programme and are notified along with the official IIT Delhi admission schedule.
Ques. When will IIT Delhi release the official GATE 2026 COAP final round closing scores?
Ans. IIT Delhi typically releases COAP final round closing scores in July 2026 after all rounds conclude. Students should monitor the GATE 2026 official portal and the IIT Delhi admissions webpage for the published data.
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