HP PAT · Cutoff
HP PAT cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official HP PAT cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at hptechboard.com.
More Himachal Pradesh government exams →
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
| EWS | 70-80 marks (47-53%) |
| OBC | 65-75 marks (43-50%) |
| SC | 55-65 marks (37-43%) |
| ST | 50-60 marks (33-40%) |
| PwD | 45-55 marks (30-37%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically sit 10-15 marks above OBC and 20-25 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs fall 5-8 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate by 5-10 marks based on paper difficulty, seat matrix changes in government polytechnics, and candidate pool strength. Tougher papers see 8-12% drops across categories.
- Seat competition: Top government polytechnics in Shimla, Hamirpur, and Dharamshala districts drive higher effective cutoffs (5-10 marks above stated minimums) for popular branches like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering.
What does your score in HP Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
Not sure if your score is safe for your category?
🎓 Now you know the score to beat. Get the free day-by-day plan that gets you there. Rebuilt every morning around what you actually did — miss a day, nothing is lost.Build my plan →Score → rank → outcome bands (indicative)
Top 300 — State toppers
92–100%rank ~1–300
- Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science, guaranteed first choice (top 100-200 typically)
- Any branch, any polytechnic with first preference and hostel
- Eligible for merit scholarships and recognition
- Government Polytechnic Sundernagar/Dharamshala — CSE with all facilities
- Consider lateral entry preparation for engineering degree programs
- Strong foundation for diploma to degree bridge courses
Top 1000 — Premier choices
85–92%rank ~300–800
- Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science, first preference (approximately top 500-800 ranks)
- Any government polytechnic — guaranteed admission in branch of choice
- Government Polytechnic Sundernagar — CSE with hostel in first round
- Reserved category candidates likely to get open category seats
- Choice between best infrastructure and home district preference
Strong contenders — top branches
75–85%rank ~800–2,000
- Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science (general category, first round)
- Government Polytechnic Sundernagar — Computer Science/IT (first counselling)
- Government Polytechnic Dharamshala — preferred branches with hostel facility
- HP State Polytechnics — top choice of branch and location
- Excellent prospects across all government polytechnics in Himachal Pradesh
Good admission prospects
65–75%rank ~2,000–4,000
- Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science/IT (OBC category or second round general)
- Government Polytechnic Dharamshala — Computer Science Engineering
- Government Polytechnic Bilaspur — Electronics & Communication
- Government Polytechnic Chamba — preferred branches in first round
- Most government polytechnics — choice of 2-3 preferred branches
Mid-tier admission range
50–65%rank ~4,000–8,000
- Government Polytechnic Sundernagar — Computer Science/IT (SC/ST category or lower rounds general)
- Government Polytechnic Una — Mechanical/Civil Engineering
- Government Polytechnic Kangra — Electronics & Communication (second/third round)
- Government Polytechnic Mandi — various branches in general category
- Decent choice in most government polytechnics for non-CS branches
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%rank ~8,000–15,000
- Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Civil/Mechanical (lower preference branches, general category)
- Government Polytechnic Dharamshala — Electronics/Electrical in later rounds
- Government Polytechnic Nahan — branches like Textile Technology or Production
- Private polytechnics with reasonable placement records
- Last-round counselling opportunities in rural campus locations
Below typical cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government polytechnics
- Consider re-attempting or exploring private institutions
- Focus on strengthening Mathematics and Science fundamentals
- May qualify for spot-round counselling in less sought-after branches
Where would your score land?
Take a free HP PAT mock: instant score, this exact rank mapping, and your weak topics identified. No coaching fees.