ASSAM ADMISSION 2026

Assam Polytechnic Admission 2026 — Spot Counselling Notice Out

State Council for Technical Education (SCTE), Assam | 3-Year Diploma Courses | Session 2026-27

📢 Regular Online Registration is CLOSED | Merit List Released | Spot Counselling Notice Issued — Check Details Below

The State Council for Technical Education (SCTE), Assam, under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam, had invited online applications for admission into 3-Year Diploma in Engineering and Technology courses across 26 State Government Polytechnics for the 2026-27 session. The regular registration window has now closed and the merit-based counselling process is underway. DTE Assam has issued a fresh notice for Spot Counselling to fill vacant seats. Here is the complete updated status, eligibility, fee structure, and official links.

📋 Admission Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	State Council for Technical Education (SCTE), Assam / DTE Assam
Course	3-Year Diploma in Engineering & Technology
Academic Session	2026–27
Admission Basis	HSLC Merit (No separate entrance exam)
Total Institutes	26 State Government Polytechnics
Total Seats	4,385
Programmes Offered	21 Diploma branches
Current Status	Regular registration closed; Spot Counselling notice issued
Official Portal	dte-assamadm.samarth.ac.in

🗓️ Admission Timeline (Updated Status)

Event	Date/Status
Online Registration Started	24 April 2026
Online Registration Closed	10 May 2026
Correction Window	12–13 May 2026
Merit List Released	Late June 2026
Choice Filling & Seat Allotment Rounds	Completed (multiple rounds)
Spot Counselling Notice	Issued — check official notice for schedule

⚠️ DTE Assam's spot counselling notice (PDF) is a scanned document without extractable text on the official site. We recommend downloading it directly from the official link below to check the exact spot counselling dates, eligible candidate list, and reporting instructions, as these details could not be independently verified from the source file.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed HSLC (Class 10) or equivalent in a single sitting, with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects (pass individually in theory and practical/internal assessment).
No compartmental candidates allowed.

Category	Minimum Marks (Avg. of Maths & Science)
General / OBC-MOBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	40%
SC	35%
ST	33%

Age Limit: Minimum 16 years as on 31 December 2026 (born on or before 31-12-2010). No upper age limit.

💳 Application Fee

One-time, non-refundable application fee of ₹300 plus applicable taxes, payable online via SBI ePay (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI). Only this ₹300 application fee is to be paid online — all admission fees are collected only at the allotted institute after reporting.

🏫 Seat Matrix (Sample of Top Institutes)

Assam Engineering Institute (285 Seats)

Civil: 90
Electrical: 40
Mechanical: 40
ETC: 40
Computer: 40
Chemical: 35

Silchar Polytechnic (220 Seats)

Civil: 90
Electrical: 40
Mechanical: 50
ETC: 40

HRH Institute Jorhat (260 Seats)

Civil: 60
Electrical: 40
Mechanical: 40
ETC: 40
Auto: 30
Instrumentation: 30
Agriculture: 20

Full institute- and branch-wise seat matrix is available in the official Information Brochure (link below).

📚 Programmes Offered (21 Branches)

View All Branches

Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication
Chemical, Textile, Agriculture Engineering
Automobile, Biomedical Engineering
Food Processing, Mining Engineering
Fashion & Garment Technology
Printing Technology
Medical Electronics

🔄 Counselling & Spot Counselling Process

Document verification of registered applicants (completed).
Merit list published based on HSLC marks (Maths + Science average).
Choice filling of institutes/branches (up to 79 preferences for male, 84 for female candidates).
Seat allotment based on merit rank, category, and preferences — completed in multiple rounds.
Candidates accept the allotted seat online and download the allotment letter.
Report to the allotted institute for physical document verification and admission fee payment.
Choose to "Freeze" or "Upgrade" the seat as per preference.
Spot Counselling (current): Vacant seats after regular rounds are being filled through spot counselling — both registered and unregistered eligible candidates may be considered as per the official notice.

📄 Documents Required

HSLC Admit Card/Marksheet/Certificate (age proof)
HSLC or equivalent qualifying examination marksheet
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), Assam
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Provisional seat allotment letter (downloaded from portal)
Recent passport-size photographs

🔗 Important Official Links

Purpose	Link
Apply / Login (SAMARTH Portal)	dte-assamadm.samarth.ac.in
Spot Counselling Notice	View Notice
Information Brochure 2026	Download PDF
Official Website (DTE Assam)	dte.assam.gov.in

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Assam Polytechnic Admission 2026 registration still open?

No, the regular online registration window closed on 10 May 2026. Vacant seats are now being filled through Spot Counselling as per the notice issued by DTE Assam.

How many total seats are available in Assam Polytechnic Admission 2026?

A total of 4,385 seats are available across 26 State Government Polytechnics offering 21 diploma programmes.

Is there an entrance exam for Assam Polytechnic Admission?

No. The Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) has been scrapped, and admission is entirely merit-based on HSLC (Class 10) marks in Mathematics and Science.

What is the application fee?

A one-time, non-refundable fee of ₹300 plus applicable taxes, payable online. All admission-related fees are collected only at the allotted institute.

What is the age limit for Assam Polytechnic Admission 2026?

Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age as on 31 December 2026. There is no upper age limit.

📌 Note: Spot counselling schedules, eligible candidate lists, and vacant-seat details are updated directly by DTE Assam on the official portal. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all information from the official links above before taking any action.