GATE is vital for postgraduate engineering programs in India.
Two modes: COAP for IITs and CCMT for NITs/IIITs.
COAP manages admissions to IITs for MTech aspirants.
IIT Kanpur conducts separate admissions via GATE 2024.
CGPA requirement: GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC (6.5), SC/ST/PwD (6.0).
Candidates need to submit separate applications on IITs' official websites.
Candidates must register and fill out choices through COAP.