Assam PAT 2026 pass percentage reflects how many students secure seats out of all applicants, across 4,385 diploma seats in 26 Government Polytechnics — allocated category-wise based on HSLC merit.
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam selects students for 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology programmes through a merit-based process. Since 2024, Assam PAT no longer holds a written entrance exam — selection is based entirely on HSLC (Class 10) marks, specifically the average of Mathematics and Science scores. The 2026 merit list is expected in July 2026; exact applicant-vs-selected figures will be published on the official DTE Assam portal at that stage.
- Total seats: 4,385 across 26 State Government Polytechnics in Assam.
- Selection method: Merit-based on HSLC marks (average of Maths and Science).
- Minimum eligibility: 40% for General/OBC-MOBC, 35% for SC, 33% for ST students.
- Merit list expected: July 2026 on the DTE Assam official portal.
- Application window: April 24 to May 10, 2026.
| Direct Link — Assam PAT 2026 Official Portal (Merit List Expected July 2026) |
What is Assam PAT 2026 Pass Percentage?
The Assam PAT pass percentage measures the share of total applicants who are ultimately selected for diploma seats relative to all students who applied. Since Assam PAT transitioned to a merit-based model in 2024, there is no written exam to pass — selection depends entirely on HSLC (Class 10) board marks in Mathematics and Science.
The pass percentage here therefore refers to the selection rate: how many of the total applicants secure a seat after category-wise merit ranking. Historically, demand for polytechnic seats in Assam exceeds supply, making the overall selection rate well below 100%. Competition is sharpest for popular trades such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, particularly at polytechnics in urban districts.
Total Seats by Category 2026
Assam PAT 2026 offers 4,385 seats across 26 Government Polytechnics in Assam, plus 25 seats under the Other State Quota allotted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Seats are reserved across multiple categories as per Assam government reservation norms.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | Open to all eligible students not covered by any reservation |
| SC (Assam) | Scheduled Caste students domiciled in Assam |
| ST (Plains) | Scheduled Tribe (Plains) students |
| ST (Hills) | Scheduled Tribe (Hills) students |
| OBC / MOBC-NCL | Other Backward Classes / More Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), including Tai-Ahom, Koch-Rajbangsi, Chutia, Moran, Matak and TGLC/Ex-TGLC communities |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Sections |
| Special Quotas | Wards of Retired Defence Personnel, descendants of Freedom Fighters, NCC Quota, Sports Quota |
| Other State Quota | 25 seats allotted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India |
The exact percentage share of each reserved category follows Assam state reservation norms. The 2026 merit list notification, once published on the DTE Assam portal, will confirm category-wise seat utilisation and final selection counts for each trade and polytechnic.
Category-Wise Minimum Eligibility Marks
Every applicant must meet a category-specific minimum mark threshold in HSLC to be considered eligible. These thresholds act as the floor for selection — students below these marks are excluded from the merit list regardless of overall HSLC performance.
| Category | Minimum Average Marks (Maths and Science) |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40% |
| OBC / MOBC-NCL | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| SC (Assam) | 35% |
| ST (Plains) | 33% |
| ST (Hills) | 33% |
Meeting the eligibility threshold does not guarantee selection. Your selection depends on where your average Maths and Science marks rank among all eligible students within your category — only as many students are selected as there are reserved seats in that category. Students with higher aggregate HSLC marks are given preference in tiebreaking situations.
Expected Selection Trends 2026
The 2026 merit list is expected in July 2026, so exact applicant-vs-selected figures are not yet published. Based on previous years’ trends, the following patterns are expected for Assam PAT 2026 admissions:
| Metric | Expected Trend (Based on Past Years) |
|---|---|
| Total applications received | Typically 2 to 3 times the total available seats, indicating strong competition |
| Overall selection rate | Expected around 33–50% of all eligible applicants, depending on seat fill across trades |
| General category selection rate | Lower than reserved categories due to proportionally higher competition per seat |
| ST (Hills) and ST (Plains) selection rate | Relatively higher owing to reserved seats and relaxed eligibility threshold of 33% |
| Trade-wise variation | Civil Engineering and Computer Science see the highest competition; less popular trades often approach 100% seat fill |
| Vacant seat rounds | Additional counselling rounds are typically held if seats remain vacant after the first round |
Once the 2026 merit list is published on the official DTE Assam portal, you can check the exact total-applicants vs selected-students data for each category in the official merit list notification document.
How the Assam PAT Merit List and Selection Work
Understanding the selection process helps you estimate your own chances based on your HSLC marks. Here is how DTE Assam determines who gets selected:
- Eligibility screening: DTE Assam filters out students who do not meet the category-wise minimum marks in the average of Maths and Science (40%, 35%, or 33%).
- Merit score calculation: The merit score equals the average of marks obtained in Mathematics and Science at the HSLC level.
- Category-wise ranking: Eligible students are ranked separately within each category — General, SC, ST Plains, ST Hills, OBC/MOBC-NCL, EWS and special quotas.
- Seat allocation: Students are offered seats in order of their category merit rank until all seats in that category are filled across the 26 polytechnics.
- Merit list publication: The provisional merit list is published on the DTE Assam portal; you must report for document verification and counselling within the notified dates.
- Vacant seat rounds: If seats remain after the first counselling round, additional rounds are held to fill vacancies.
Tiebreaking rule: If two students have identical average marks in Maths and Science, the student with higher aggregate HSLC marks across all subjects is ranked higher in the merit list.
Assam PAT 2026 Pass Percentage FAQs
Ques. What does pass percentage mean for Assam PAT 2026?
Ans. Since Assam PAT no longer holds a written exam, pass percentage here refers to the selection rate — the proportion of total applicants who secure a diploma seat. The 2026 merit list with exact category-wise figures is expected in July 2026 on the DTE Assam official portal.
Ques. How many seats are available in Assam PAT 2026?
Ans. 4,385 seats are available across 26 Government Polytechnics in Assam, plus 25 additional seats under the Other State Quota allotted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Ques. What is the minimum marks required for SC students in Assam PAT 2026?
Ans. SC (Assam) category students need a minimum average of 35% in Mathematics and Science at HSLC level to be eligible for Assam PAT 2026 admission.
Ques. Is Assam PAT 2026 a written entrance exam?
Ans. No. Since 2024, Assam PAT has discontinued its written entrance exam. Admission is now entirely merit-based on HSLC (Class 10) marks — specifically the average of Mathematics and Science scores.
Ques. When will the Assam PAT 2026 merit list be released?
Ans. The Assam PAT 2026 merit list is expected in July 2026. You should check the DTE Assam official portal at dte-assamadm.samarth.ac.in regularly for the latest updates.
Ques. Which category typically has a higher selection rate in Assam PAT?
Ans. Based on previous years’ trends, ST (Hills) and ST (Plains) categories typically have higher selection rates due to reserved seats and a relaxed eligibility threshold of 33%. The General category usually has a lower selection rate because of higher competition per available seat.
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