AEI Guwahati is expected to close Civil Engineering admissions for UR students who score around 88–92% in HSLC aggregate marks under Assam PAT 2026.
Admission to Assam Engineering Institute (AEI), Guwahati for 2026 is entirely merit-based on HSLC (Class 10) marks — the separate written Polytechnic Admission Test has been discontinued since the 2024–25 session. AEI Guwahati, established in 1948 and located in Chandmari, Guwahati, is among the most competitive government polytechnic institutes in Assam, offering six three-year diploma programmes across 285 seats. The official 2026 merit list and cutoff are expected to be published in July 2026 on the DTE Assam portal.
- Civil Engineering is the most competitive branch at AEI Guwahati with 90 seats and the tightest UR cutoff rank (603 in 2024 Round 2).
- Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering are close runners-up, each with 40 seats and 2024 UR cutoff ranks between 865–1044.
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering has the most relaxed cutoff among all six AEI branches (UR rank 1738 in 2024 Round 2).
- Minimum eligibility: 40% average in Mathematics and Science for General/OBC-MOBC-NCL; 35% for SC; 33% for ST students.
- The 2026 cutoff will be announced on the official portal at dte-assamadm.samarth.ac.in.
| Direct Link — Assam PAT 2026 Merit List and Cutoff (Expected July 2026) dte-assamadm.samarth.ac.in |
About AEI Guwahati and Assam PAT 2026
Assam Engineering Institute (AEI), Guwahati is one of the oldest and most reputed government polytechnic institutes in northeast India. Centralised admission for all 26 government polytechnics in Assam is handled by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Assam through the Assam PAT 2026 process. From the 2024–25 academic session, the standalone written entrance test was abolished; your HSLC aggregate marks now determine your rank and eligibility for a seat. Applications for 2026 closed on 10 May 2026 and the merit list release is expected in July 2026.
AEI Guwahati offers a total of 285 seats across six branches as shown below.
| Branch | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 90 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 40 |
| Computer Engineering | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 |
| Total | 285 |
AEI Guwahati 2026 Expected Branch-Wise Cutoff (HSLC Marks)
The table below gives the expected minimum HSLC aggregate marks for each branch at AEI Guwahati for UR (unreserved) students in 2026. HSLC aggregate is calculated across five core subjects — English, MIL, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science — giving a total of 500 marks. All figures are expected estimates based on 2024 cutoff rank trends; the official 2026 cutoff will be published by DTE Assam in July 2026.
| Branch | Expected HSLC Marks (out of 500) | Expected Aggregate % | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 440–460 | 88–92% | 90 |
| Computer Engineering | 430–450 | 86–90% | 40 |
| Electrical Engineering | 425–445 | 85–89% | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 420–440 | 84–88% | 40 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 410–430 | 82–86% | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering | 405–425 | 81–85% | 35 |
AEI Guwahati 2024 Cutoff Ranks (Previous Year Reference)
The table below shows the official Round 2 cutoff ranks from the Samarth portal for Assam polytechnic admission 2024. These are the last allotted merit ranks for each branch and category, and they serve as the most reliable baseline for projecting 2026 cutoffs. A lower rank number means higher HSLC marks and stronger competition.
| Branch | UR | OBC/MOBC | EWS | SC | ST(P) | ST(H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 603 | 918 | 1195 | 899 | 1463 | 2963 |
| Computer Engineering | 1044 | 1698 | 2890 | 2121 | 2209 | 3241 |
| Electrical Engineering | 865 | 973 | 2185 | 1090 | 2510 | 3080 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 970 | 1654 | 1829 | 1767 | 3147 | — |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 1738 | 2820 | 3584 | 3167 | 4559 | 6275 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1611 | 1862 | 3403 | 3401 | 2730 | 4684 |
Source: DTE Assam official Samarth portal — Polytechnic Admission Round 2 cutoff ranks, 2024.
Category-Wise Expected Cutoff at AEI Guwahati 2026
Reserved category students need lower HSLC aggregate marks to secure a seat under their respective quotas. The estimates below are derived from the gap between UR and reserved category cutoff ranks observed in the 2024 data. All figures are expected; official category-wise cutoffs will be published after the merit list is released in July 2026.
| Branch | UR (%) | OBC/MOBC (%) | EWS (%) | SC (%) | ST(P) (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 88–92 | 85–89 | 82–86 | 84–88 | 78–84 |
| Computer Engineering | 86–90 | 82–87 | 79–84 | 80–85 | 76–82 |
| Electrical Engineering | 85–89 | 84–88 | 78–83 | 83–87 | 76–82 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 84–88 | 80–85 | 78–83 | 79–84 | 73–79 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 82–86 | 77–82 | 74–79 | 75–80 | 70–76 |
| Chemical Engineering | 81–85 | 78–83 | 74–79 | 74–79 | 71–77 |
Factors Affecting AEI Guwahati Cutoff 2026
Several variables will determine where the final 2026 cutoff settles for each branch at AEI Guwahati.
- Total applicant pool — For 2026, applications closed on 10 May across all 26 government polytechnics (4,385 total seats). AEI Guwahati draws the highest demand as the premier institute, directly pushing its cutoff above the state average.
- HSLC 2025 scoring trends — Assam HSLC 2025 had roughly 4.22 lakh students appear and a pass rate of 63.98%. A higher proportion of top scorers in that cohort translates to a tighter merit list for AEI.
- Branch-wise seat intake — Civil Engineering has the largest intake (90 seats) but also the most applicants. Computer and Electrical have only 40 seats each, making them highly competitive despite slightly lower absolute cutoff ranks.
- Reservation matrix — Seats are distributed across UR, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H), EWS, Koch-Rajbangsi, Tai Ahom, Chutiya, Moran, Matak, TFW, and other sub-categories. Unfilled reserved seats may be surrendered to the open category in later rounds, which can shift the UR cutoff.
- Multiple counselling rounds — Round 1 cutoffs are typically tighter. Cutoffs relax in Round 2 and beyond as vacancies from non-reporting allottees are redistributed. Students who miss Round 1 should participate in subsequent rounds.
AEI Guwahati Assam PAT 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. When will the AEI Guwahati Assam PAT 2026 cutoff be released?
Ans. The official AEI Guwahati cutoff for Assam PAT 2026 is expected to be released in July 2026 on the DTE Assam portal at dte-assamadm.samarth.ac.in, along with the merit list and counselling schedule.
Ques. Is there a written entrance test for Assam PAT 2026?
Ans. No. The Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) was discontinued from 2024–25 onwards. Admission to AEI Guwahati in 2026 is based entirely on your HSLC aggregate marks, with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects.
Ques. Which branch at AEI Guwahati has the highest cutoff in 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024 trends, Civil Engineering has the highest competition at AEI Guwahati, with a UR cutoff rank of 603 in Round 2 of 2024 — the tightest of all six branches. For 2026, Civil Engineering is expected to require around 88–92% HSLC aggregate marks for UR students.
Ques. What minimum HSLC percentage do I need for AEI Guwahati in 2026?
Ans. The minimum eligibility is 40% average in Mathematics and Science for General/OBC-MOBC-NCL students. However, to actually secure a seat at AEI Guwahati, you will need a significantly higher score — expected to be in the range of 81–92% HSLC aggregate depending on the branch and your category, based on previous year trends.
Ques. How is the Assam PAT 2026 merit list prepared?
Ans. The merit list is prepared on the basis of total HSLC marks. If two students tie on total marks, the tie is broken first by marks in Mathematics and Science, then by overall 10th standard aggregate. A lottery is used only if the tie persists after all criteria are exhausted.
Ques. Can students from other states get admission to AEI Guwahati?
Ans. Yes. 25 Other State Quota seats are allotted at Assam Engineering Institute by the Ministry of Education. Assam permanent residents compete for the remaining seats through the state merit list prepared by DTE Assam.
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