GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech seat matrix lists approximately 10,000 total seats across 23 IITs and IISc Bangalore, all managed through COAP 2026 (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) coordinated by IIT Roorkee.
Students who qualify GATE 2026 and wish to join IIT M.Tech programmes must register on the COAP portal to receive and accept offers. This is entirely separate from CCMT, which handles M.Tech admissions at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Understanding the branch-wise and category-wise seat distribution helps you shortlist programmes and build a realistic preference list before COAP rounds begin.
- Total IIT M.Tech seats via COAP 2026: approximately 10,000 across 23 IITs and IISc Bangalore, based on COAP 2025 data and trends.
- CCMT 2026 separately offers 13,759 confirmed seats at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for GATE-qualified students.
- Category-wise: approximately 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 10% for EWS; remaining ~40% are unreserved (UR/Open).
- PwD students get a 5% horizontal reservation within each category.
- IIT Bombay has a confirmed 938 M.Tech seats across 16 departments for 2026-27.
What is GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech Seat Matrix (COAP)
The GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech seat matrix is the official list of M.Tech seats at each participating IIT, broken down by department, programme, and reservation category. All IIT M.Tech offers flow through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal). COAP 2026 is coordinated by IIT Roorkee and covers 23 IITs and IISc Bangalore. The portal runs up to 10 rounds of seat allotment between May and July 2026; students must accept or reject each offer within the defined window for that round.
Students targeting NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs must use the separate CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in), which has 13,759 confirmed seats for 2026. COAP and CCMT run simultaneously but are entirely independent systems.
IIT-Wise Total M.Tech Seats 2026
The table below shows the expected M.Tech seat intake at each institution under COAP 2026, based on COAP 2025 data and trends. IIT Bombay’s 938 seats are confirmed for 2026-27; all other figures are indicative until each institute publishes its official seat matrix.
| Institution | Expected M.Tech Seats (2026) |
|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | ~1,050 |
| IIT Bombay | 938 (confirmed) |
| IIT Madras | ~850 |
| IIT Roorkee | ~820 |
| IIT Delhi | ~790 |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | ~700 |
| IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | ~640 |
| IIT Kanpur | ~580 |
| IIT Hyderabad | ~490 |
| IIT Guwahati | ~460 |
| IISc Bangalore | ~450 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | ~280 |
| IIT Indore | ~265 |
| IIT Jodhpur | ~255 |
| IIT Patna | ~230 |
| IIT Gandhinagar | ~175 |
| IIT Ropar | ~165 |
| IIT Mandi | ~160 |
| IIT Tirupati | ~140 |
| IIT Palakkad | ~130 |
| IIT Jammu | ~125 |
| IIT Dharwad | ~115 |
| IIT Bhilai | ~110 |
| IIT Goa | ~100 |
| Total (all IITs + IISc) | ~10,000+ |
Category-Wise Seat Distribution at IITs
IITs follow the Government of India reservation policy for all M.Tech admissions. The distribution below is expected for 2026 based on COAP 2025 trends:
| Category | Expected Seats (2026) | Reservation % |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR (Open) | ~4,000 | ~40% |
| EWS | ~1,000 | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | ~2,700 | 27% |
| SC | ~1,500 | 15% |
| ST | ~750 | 7.5% |
| PwD (horizontal, within each category) | ~500 (included above) | 5% per category |
| Total | ~10,000 | — |
PwD seats are horizontal reservations — 5% within each of the five categories above, not additional seats. EWS reservation is carved from the unreserved pool; a valid EWS certificate issued in the current financial year is mandatory. OBC-NCL applies only to non-creamy layer candidates.
Branch-Wise Seat Distribution at IITs
The table below shows approximate IIT M.Tech seats across major engineering disciplines for 2026, estimated from COAP 2025 data. Figures cover all specialisations within each discipline across all IITs combined.
| Branch / Discipline | Approx. Seats Across All IITs (2026 Expected) |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering (Power Systems, Signal Processing, VLSI) | ~1,800 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (including AI and Data Science) | ~1,600 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Thermal, Manufacturing, Design) | ~1,500 |
| Civil Engineering (Structural, Environmental, Transportation) | ~1,200 |
| Chemical Engineering | ~700 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~600 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Science | ~500 |
| Aerospace Engineering | ~250 |
| Biotechnology and Bioengineering | ~200 |
| Other (Earth Sciences, IEOR, Energy, Climate Studies, etc.) | ~650 |
| Total (approx.) | ~9,000 – 10,000 |
CSE, AI, and Data Science M.Tech programmes consistently record the highest GATE cutoff scores at IITs. New IITs have also introduced tracks in Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Smart Manufacturing not separately listed above.
IIT Bombay M.Tech Seat Matrix 2026
IIT Bombay has officially confirmed 938 M.Tech seats across 16 departments for 2026-27. This is the most detailed officially published IIT seat matrix available ahead of COAP 2026 counselling:
| Department | M.Tech Seats (2026) |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 131 |
| Civil Engineering | 105 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 100 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 86 |
| Chemical Engineering | 78 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 59 |
| Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Bioscience and Bioengineering | 38 |
| Energy Science and Engineering | 33 |
| CTARA (Technology and Development) | 32 |
| IEOR (Industrial Engineering and Operations Research) | 31 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | 31 |
| Systems and Control Engineering | 21 |
| Climate Studies | 12 |
| Educational Technology | 12 |
| Interdisciplinary Programmes | 10 |
| Total | 938 |
How to Check GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech Seat Matrix
You can access the GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech seat matrix from the COAP portal or each IIT’s admissions page. Follow these steps:
- Visit the COAP 2026 portal at coap2026.iitr.ac.in (coordinated by IIT Roorkee for the 2026 cycle).
- Click Programme List or Seat Matrix from the information section on the homepage.
- Select your preferred institution from the dropdown (e.g., IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras).
- Choose the department or programme to view available seats for that specialisation.
- The page displays total seats and category-wise allocation (UR, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD) for the selected programme.
- For institute-specific data, visit the IIT’s own M.Tech admissions portal directly — for example, mtechadm.iitm.ac.in for IIT Madras.
After GATE 2026 result declaration, register on COAP and respond to each round’s offer within the stipulated acceptance window. Missing the deadline forfeits your offer for that round.
GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total M.Tech seats are available at IITs through GATE 2026?
Ans. Based on COAP 2025 trends, approximately 10,000 M.Tech seats are expected across 23 IITs and IISc Bangalore through COAP 2026. IIT Bombay alone has a confirmed 938 seats for 2026-27.
Ques. Is GATE IIT M.Tech admission done through COAP or CCMT?
Ans. IIT M.Tech admissions are handled exclusively through COAP, not CCMT. CCMT is for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. COAP 2026 is coordinated by IIT Roorkee and covers 23 IITs and IISc Bangalore.
Ques. What is the category-wise seat reservation at IITs for M.Tech?
Ans. IITs follow GoI reservation norms: 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS (from the unreserved pool). PwD students receive 5% horizontal reservation within each category. About 40% seats remain open or unreserved.
Ques. Which IIT has the most M.Tech seats through GATE?
Ans. Based on COAP 2025 trends, IIT Kharagpur typically has the highest M.Tech intake (~1,050 seats), followed by IIT Bombay (938 confirmed for 2026) and IIT Madras (~850 expected).
Ques. How many seats does IIT Bombay have for M.Tech in CSE?
Ans. IIT Bombay has 86 M.Tech seats in Computer Science and Engineering for 2026 as officially confirmed. It is among the most competitive M.Tech programmes in India with very high GATE cutoff scores.
Ques. When is the GATE 2026 IIT M.Tech seat matrix officially published?
Ans. Individual IITs publish their seat matrices after the GATE 2026 result (released in March) and before COAP registration opens in April-May 2026. The complete seat matrix for all COAP institutions is available on the COAP portal once it goes live.
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