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HP PAT Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in HP Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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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.
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State rank holders — Top 300
92–100%rank ~1–300
- Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — Computer Science Engineering (rank 1-200, highest demand)
- Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science (top 50-150 ranks, excellent placement record)
- Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — Computer Science (rank ~100-250, scenic campus with good infrastructure)
- Guaranteed first choice in any branch at any HP government polytechnic
- Eligible for state merit scholarships and fee waivers
- Strong probability of direct recruitment advantage for HP government technical posts after diploma
Elite tier — Premier institutes
85–92%rank ~300–800
- Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — Computer Science (rank ~500-700 General, one of the most sought-after)
- Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science Engineering (rank ~400-600 for General category)
- Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — Computer Science & Engineering (top preference, rank ~600)
- Government Polytechnic, Shimla — Computer Science/IT branches (capital city advantage)
- Guaranteed admission in preferred branch at any government polytechnic in HP
- High likelihood of scholarship eligibility based on merit
Top government polytechnics
75–85%rank ~800–2,000
- Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — Computer Science & Engineering (rank ~1500 General category)
- Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — Computer Science/IT branches (HP domicile)
- Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science Engineering (approximately rank 1200-1800)
- Government Polytechnic, Kangra — Computer Science & IT (preferred choice)
- Government Polytechnic, Shimla — Electronics & Communication/Computer Science (reserved category)
- First-choice branch selection in most district-level polytechnics
Competitive branch selection
65–75%rank ~2,000–4,000
- Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — Computer Science & Engineering (rank ~3000 General)
- Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science/IT branches
- Government Polytechnic, Kangra — Civil/Mechanical with good location preference
- Government Polytechnic, Solan — Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Government Polytechnic, Mandi — Computer Science (reserved category advantage at lower ranks)
- Access to most branches in tier-2 government polytechnics
Mid-tier government colleges
50–65%rank ~4,000–8,000
- Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Civil/Mechanical Engineering (HP domicile general category)
- Government Polytechnic, Kangra — Computer Science/IT branches (reserved categories)
- Government Polytechnic, Mandi — Electronics & Communication (approximately rank 5000-7000)
- Government Polytechnic, Bilaspur — Electrical Engineering
- Government Polytechnic, Una — Mechanical/Civil branches (last year cut-off ~55% for General)
Lower tier admissions
35–50%rank ~8,000–15,000
- Government Polytechnic, Chamba — Civil/Mechanical branches (reserved category advantage)
- Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — General engineering branches
- Government Polytechnic, Nahan — Electrical/Electronics (last rounds)
- Private polytechnics in Shimla, Solan, Mandi districts — multiple branch options
- Diploma in Pharmacy at select government institutes (SC/ST quota)
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government polytechnics
- Consider re-attempting or exploring private polytechnic options
- Focus on strengthening Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics fundamentals
- May qualify for spot-round counselling in remote campuses if seats remain vacant
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