The final date to complete the application process is April 19. Detailed information is given below.
The institute has activated the GATE 2026 MTech application form on its official website https://admissions.iitism.ac.in. Applicants aiming for MTech admission at IIT Dhanbad must first complete registration on the COAP 2026 portal. As per the official website, COAP 2026 registrations are expected to commence on March 27.
COAP 2026 Counselling: IIT Dhanbad GATE 2026 MTech Admission Schedule
Candidates can refer to the complete timeline below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online application form availability and submission dates | March 24 to April 19 |
| Opening of COAP portal for registration | March 24/27 (tentative) |
| COAP counselling schedule | Round 1 registration starts from May 11, COAP counselling 2026 schedule released for all rounds. |
| Reporting to the institute | July 21 |
| Commencement of session | July 27, 2026 |
The direct registration link is: https://admissions.iitism.ac.in/mtech/index.php/admission/add_mtech/adm_mtech_registration
Also read: COAP 2026 counselling dates announced; Round 1 begins on May 11
IIT Dhanbad GATE MTech Application Fee Details
Applicants can choose multiple programmes and indicate up to 10 preferences during registration. The application fee structure is as follows:
- INR 600 per programme for GATE/IIT graduates belonging to UR/EWS/OBC categories
- INR 300 per programme for SC/ST and PwD candidates
Candidates are required to upload their GATE 2026 scorecard. To download the scorecard, visit the GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in and log in using your enrollment ID and password.