HP PAT · Cutoff

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.

• Top rankers — State merit list

  92–100%rank ~1–300

  • Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science (rank 1-100, scholarship eligible)
  • Top 3 government polytechnics — guaranteed first choice branch
  • Merit scholarship from HP Technical Education Board
  • Featured in state merit list for polytechnic admissions
  • Preferred candidate for institutional scholarships and programs

• Excellent score — Top tier guaranteed

  85–92%rank ~300–800

  • Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science/IT (round 1, General category)
  • Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — Computer Science (first round)
  • HP Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — CSE/Electronics preferred branches
  • Assured admission in top 3 HP polytechnics
  • Choice of any branch in any government polytechnic

• Strong performers — Top colleges likely

  75–85%rank ~800–2,000

  • Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science Engineering (General category, round 1-2)
  • Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — CSE/IT branches
  • Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — Computer Science (General category)
  • HP Government Polytechnic, Mandi — All premium branches
  • First choice of branch in most HP polytechnics

• Good scorers — Main govt colleges

  65–75%rank ~2,000–4,000

  • Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur — Computer Science/IT (2nd round)
  • Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar — All core branches
  • Government Polytechnic, Dharamshala — Computer Science (reserved categories, 1st round)