AP-JEE (Arunachal Pradesh JEE)

Content Writer Papri Dutta
Updated On Date: Dec 05, 2025

APJEE 2026 Cut Offs

APJEE 2026 Cut Offs

APJEE 2026 cut offs represent the minimum qualifying marks or ranks required for candidates to participate in counselling and secure admission into diploma programs in engineering, pharmacy, and hotel management across Arunachal Pradesh polytechnics. These cut offs, determined post-exam by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE), vary by category, course, institute, and counselling round, reflecting exam difficulty, applicant volume, and seat matrix.

With a maximum score of 600 (150 MCQs at 4 marks each, -1 for wrong answers), general category cut offs typically range 240-360 marks (40-60% raw score), while reserved categories (APST/ST/SC) see 180-300 marks due to 80% state quota reservations. Cut offs release alongside merit lists on apdhte.nic.in, guiding choice filling in online counselling rounds.

Factors Influencing APJEE Cut Offs

Multiple dynamics shape annual cut offs for APJEE 2026.

  • Exam Difficulty: Tougher papers lower cut offs; easier ones raise them by 20-50 marks.
  • Candidate Numbers: Higher registrations (5,000+) push thresholds up for competitive diplomas like Civil/Mechanical.
  • Seat Availability: ~1,000 seats across 7 polytechnics (Itanagar, Pasighat) stabilize general cut offs around 300 marks.
  • Category Reservations: APST (80%), non-APST locals (15%), others (5%) create tiered thresholds.
  • Course Popularity: Engineering diplomas demand higher scores than Hotel Management.

Trends show 10-15% fluctuations yearly, with first-round cut offs dropping 20% in mop-up rounds.

Expected Category-Wise Qualifying Cut Offs

Based on patterns from APJEE 2025 (general ~320 marks), anticipated 2026 thresholds:

Category

Expected Marks (out of 600)

Equivalent Rank Range

Notes

General

300-360

Top 500-1,000

Non-APST locals

APST/ST

240-300

1,000-2,000

80% quota priority

SC/OBC

260-320

800-1,500

State verification required

PwD

200-260

Reservation quota

Horizontal relaxation

These ensure merit-based access; actuals depend on performance normalization.

Polytechnic and Course-Wise Trends

Top institutes like Government Polytechnic Itanagar set highest bars:

  • Civil/Mechanical Engineering: 320-380 marks (Round 1, general).
  • Electronics/Computer: 340-400 marks.
  • Pharmacy/Hotel Management: 280-340 marks.

Pasighat/Laying polytechnics relax to 260-320 marks. Spot rounds fill vacancies at 200-250 marks.

Previous Years' Cut Off Analysis

  • APJEE 2025: General Civil closed at 315 marks (Round 1), dropping to 285 (mop-up).
  • APST Mechanical: 265 marks.
  • 2024 trends showed 5% rise due to easier paper.
  • Aspirants targeting top polytechnics aim 350+ marks for safety.

Strategies to Beat Cut Offs

Score 20% above estimates via accuracy-focused mocks (target 120/150 correct). Prioritize Mathematics/Science high-weightage; analyze DHTE merit lists for real-time adjustments during counselling.

FAQs

Q1. What are expected general cut offs for APJEE 2026?

Ans. General category candidates face 300-360 marks out of 600 for APJEE 2026 qualifying.

Q2. How do reserved categories fare in APJEE 2026 cut offs?

Ans. APST/ST cut offs range 240-300 marks in APJEE 2026, benefiting from 80% quota.

Q3. Which course has highest APJEE 2026 cut offs?

Ans. Electronics/Computer Engineering diplomas demand highest cut offs in APJEE 2026.

Q4. When are APJEE 2026 cut offs released?

Ans. Cut offs accompany merit lists post-results on apdhte.nic.in for APJEE 2026 counselling.

Q5. Do cut offs drop in later APJEE 2026 rounds?

Ans. Yes, mop-up rounds see 20% cut off reductions for vacant seats in APJEE 2026.

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