HP SET Cut Off Marks 2026: SC, ST, OBC & UR Qualifying Scores

The HP SET Cut Off Marks 2026 will be published by the HPPSC on their official portal. Refer to the tables below for category-wise expected and previous year qualifying scores for SC, ST, OBC, and UR candidates.

HP SET Cut Off Marks 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) will soon announce the HP SET 2026 cut-off scores. The HP SET remains the definitive gateway for candidates pursuing a career as an Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across the state.

Securing a passing score in the HP SET 2026 is critical for aspiring educators in Himachal Pradesh. Once the examination results are processed, the HPPSC will release subject-specific and category-wise cut-off marks on its official website.

How to Check HP SET Cut Off Marks 2026

Follow our simple step-by-step guide below to access and download the Himachal Pradesh SET 2026 cut-off marks, organized by subject and candidate category.

Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC): http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/
Click on the “Marks/Cut-off Marks” tab. This tab is usually located under the “Results” section or a similar category.
Look for the notification related to HP State Eligibility Test 2026 cut-off marks. The notification will typically mention the category-wise cut-off marks and any other relevant information.
Download the PDF file containing the cut-off marks. You can save this file for future reference.

HP SET Cut-Off Qualifying Marks

HPPSC releases distinct cut-off marks for every subject. The HP SET Cut Off represents the minimum threshold required to qualify, determined by annual performance standards. To succeed, you must meet your specific category's requirement and rank among the top-tier test-takers. Here are the standard qualifying criteria:

Total Marks: The exam holds a maximum of 300 marks across two papers.
Minimum Aggregate Marks:
- General Category: A minimum of 40% (120 marks) is required.
- Reserved Categories: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other designated categories need to secure at least 35% (105 marks).
Selection: After securing the minimum marks, only the top 6% of candidates across all categories who appear in both papers qualify for the Assistant Professor eligibility.

Category	Percentage Qualifying Marks
	Paper I	Paper II
General Category	40% Aggregate Marks In Both The Papers Taken Together
Other Category	35% Aggregate Marks In Both The Papers Taken Together

HP SET Expected Cut-Off Marks 2026 Subject-wise

Reviewing the 2026 cut-off marks is essential for evaluating your exam performance. Analyzing previous years' subject-wise data helps you gauge the competition and refine your study strategy. We have compiled a detailed record of historical HP State Eligibility Test cut-offs for your convenience.

S. No.	Subject	General	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	PH
1	English	57	53	46	50	49	45
2	Chemical Science	56	50	47	49	33	35
3	Life Science	60	55	52	53	54	46
4	Hindi	51	49	47	45	47	42
5	Geography	67	61	58	59	62	56
6	Sociology	60	59	51	57	44	44
7	Music	63	59	56	57	35	38
8	Physical Education	50	51	39	46	45	36
9	Economics	54	49	48	47	49	41
10	Political Science	57	50	51	48	43	43
11	Commerce	58	50	47	49	41	40
12	Mathematical Science	53	49	44	45	47	37
13	Sanskrit	62	56	56	57	51	50
14	History	54	47	46	46	42	41
15	Physical Sciences	52	48	45	50	40	48
16	Public Administration	68	52	62	41	52	34
17	Computer Applications	51	45	48	46	42	43
18	Tourism Admin & Mana	57	52	50	54	41	42
19	Mass Comm & Journalism	66	61	63	57	57	55
20	Philosophy	54	39	36	36	39	36
21	Psychology	65	40	43	53	52	53
22	Education	55	42	50	52	41	42

HP SET Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The HP SET cut-off marks fluctuate annually based on variables like question paper difficulty, the total number of test-takers, and average candidate performance. Explore the tables below for the most accurate historical cut-off data.

Himachal Pradesh SET Cut-Off Marks 2019

S. No.	Subject	General	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	PH
1	English	57.33	52.67	46.67	48.67	49.33	44.67
2	Chemical Science	56	52	48.67	48	48	35
3	Life Science	59.33	54.67	51.33	52.67	54.67	46.67
4	Hindi	50.67	48.67	46.67	44.67	46.67	42.67
5	Geography	66.67	56	58	59.33	62	35
6	Sociology	60.67	58.67	51.33	56.67	54	43.33
7	Music	62.67	48	60	54	62	35
8	Physical Education	50.67	44	50	39.33	45.33	35
9	Economics	53.33	48.67	48.67	46.67	48.67	40
10	Political Science	56.67	48.67	50.67	47.33	50	42.67
11	Commerce	57.33	52	50	47.33	48.67	40.67
12	Mathematical Science	53.33	48.67	43.33	42	47.33	36.67
13	Sanskrit	62	56	56	56.67	56	50.67
14	History	54	50	47.33	47.33	46	41.33
15	Physical Sciences	52.67	48	45.33	43.33	49.33	48
16	Public Administration	68.67	51.33	61.33	50	42.67	35
17	Computer Applications	51.33	44.67	47.33	45.33	42.67	44
18	Tourism Admin & Mana	57.33	52	50.67	52	54	40.67
19	Mass Comm & Journalism	66.67	56	62.67	63.33	57.33	50
20	Philosophy	53.33	40	36	35	35	35
21	Psychology	64.67	40	40.67	44.67	52.67	35
22	Education	54.67	42.67	46	50.67	51.33	41.33

HP SET Cut Off Marks 2026: SC, ST, OBC & UR Qualifying Scores