The AAU VET 2026 expected cutoff for ST (Plains) category is estimated between 55–72 marks and for ST (Hills) category between 50–67 marks out of 150, based on previous year trends. The official cutoff will be published by Assam Agricultural University with the 2026 merit list, expected around June 30, 2026.
The Assam Agricultural University Veterinary Entrance Test (AAU VET) is held for admission to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. programme at the College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara and Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science. ST (Plains) students are allotted 10% of total seats and ST (Hills) students are allotted 5%. Cutoffs shift year on year based on the number of applicants, available seats and exam difficulty.
- AAU VET 2026 is a 150-mark exam with 150 MCQs across Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- ST (Plains) holds 10% seat reservation; ST (Hills) holds 5% seat reservation.
- ST category students need a minimum of 40% marks in Class 12 to be eligible (50% for General/OBC).
- The official AAU VET 2026 cutoff is expected on or around June 30, 2026 on aau.ac.in.
- Students scoring within the expected range should complete counselling registration as soon as the merit list is out.
| Direct Link to AAU VET 2026 Result and Cutoff (To Be Released) |
AAU VET 2026 Expected Cutoff for ST Category
The table below shows the AAU VET 2026 expected cutoff for ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) categories as estimated score ranges based on previous year admission trends. These are not official figures. AAU will confirm the cutoff with the 2026 merit list on aau.ac.in.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range (out of 150) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 75–100 |
| OBC/MOBC | 65–85 |
| SC | 58–75 |
| ST (Plains) / STP | 55–72 |
| ST (Hills) / STH | 50–67 |
| EWS | 70–88 |
All figures above are expected ranges based on previous year trends. Official cutoff marks for all categories will be published on aau.ac.in once the merit list is declared.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends for ST Category
Reviewing past trends helps ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) students benchmark their scores ahead of the merit list. The table below presents estimated cutoff ranges from previous AAU VET cycles, based on available trend data.
| Year | ST (Plains) Cutoff Range (out of 150) | ST (Hills) Cutoff Range (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Trend-based estimate) | 57–70 | 52–65 |
| 2024 (Trend-based estimate) | 55–68 | 50–63 |
| 2023 (Trend-based estimate) | 53–66 | 48–61 |
ST (Plains) cutoffs are typically 4–7 marks higher than ST (Hills) cutoffs because STP has a larger seat share (10% vs 5%), drawing more applicants per sub-category. Both sub-categories show a gradual upward trend year on year as the overall level of preparation improves.
Seat Reservation for ST (Plains and Hills) in AAU VET
AAU VET seats are distributed across two colleges — College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara (100 seats) and Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science (30 seats), giving a total intake of approximately 130 seats. The AAU VET 2026 reservation policy is as follows:
| Category | Reservation (%) | Approx. Seats (out of 130) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 26% | ~34 |
| OBC/MOBC | 27% | ~35 |
| ST (Plains) / STP | 10% | ~13 |
| ST (Hills) / STH | 5% | ~6–7 |
| SC | 7% | ~9 |
| EWS | 10% | ~13 |
| PwBD (Horizontal) | 5% | ~7 (across categories) |
Because ST (Hills) has only 5% reservation, the seat pool is smaller and contested by fewer students, which generally keeps the STH cutoff lower than STP. Students in both sub-categories who score near or above the expected ranges stand a good chance of securing a seat.
Factors Affecting AAU VET 2026 Cutoff
The AAU VET cutoff for ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) categories changes every year. Several factors determine how high or low it falls.
- Number of ST applicants: A higher number of ST category applicants pushes the cutoff upward for both STP and STH.
- Exam difficulty level: A tougher paper lowers raw scores and consequently brings cutoffs down across all categories.
- Total seat intake: Any change in seats at Khanapara or Lakhimpur directly affects how competitive each category cutoff becomes.
- Year-on-year performance improvement: Rising average scores among ST category students can gradually raise the cutoff floor over successive cycles.
- Tie-breaking policy: AAU breaks ties by comparing Biology marks first, then Chemistry marks, then age — students at the borderline may be separated by subject-level scores alone.
How to Check the Official AAU VET 2026 Cutoff
Once AAU releases the AAU VET 2026 result and merit list, the official cutoff for ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) will be available on the official website. Follow these steps to access it.
- Visit the official AAU website at aau.ac.in.
- Click on the Admissions or VET 2026 section from the homepage menu.
- Look for the Merit List / Cutoff 2026 link and open it.
- Select your sub-category — ST (Plains) or ST (Hills) — from the list or filter provided.
- Download the category-wise merit list PDF and verify your rank against the published cutoff.
AAU VET 2026 ST Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected AAU VET 2026 cutoff for ST (Plains) category?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, the expected AAU VET 2026 cutoff for ST (Plains) category is estimated between 55 and 72 marks out of 150. Official figures will be released by AAU on aau.ac.in along with the 2026 merit list.
Ques. What is the expected AAU VET 2026 cutoff for ST (Hills) category?
Ans. The expected AAU VET 2026 cutoff for ST (Hills) category is estimated between 50 and 67 marks out of 150, based on trend data from previous years. The official cutoff will be published on aau.ac.in once the merit list is released.
Ques. Why is the ST (Hills) cutoff lower than the ST (Plains) cutoff in AAU VET?
Ans. ST (Hills) has 5% seat reservation compared to 10% for ST (Plains). With fewer seats and typically fewer applicants in the STH pool, competition is relatively lower, resulting in a slightly lower cutoff compared to STP.
Ques. What is the minimum Class 12 eligibility for ST students in AAU VET 2026?
Ans. ST category students must have scored at least 40% marks in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board. The minimum eligibility for General and OBC students is 50%.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) in AAU VET 2026?
Ans. ST (Plains) has 10% seat reservation and ST (Hills) has 5% reservation. Out of approximately 130 total seats across both colleges, this works out to roughly 13 seats for STP and 6–7 seats for STH.
Ques. When will the official AAU VET 2026 cutoff for ST category be released?
Ans. The official AAU VET 2026 cutoff for ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) categories is expected to be released on or around June 30, 2026, along with the merit list on aau.ac.in.
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