HP PAT 2025: Counselling Registration (Round 2 STARTS), Seat Allotment (Round 1 OUT), Dates, Admission Process

Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test 2025 ( HP PAT )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Sep 26, 2025 09:33 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

HP PAT 2025: H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board has commenced the HP PAT 2025 counselling process for the second round. Candidates can now register, update their 10th standard marks and fill out their choices online at hptechboard.com for Round 2 of HP PAT counselling 2025 until July 13, 2025. The selection of courses and colleges should be done carefully since it will be considered for allotment. HP PAT 2025 seat allotment result for Round 2 was announced on July 17, 2025. Allotment of seats is done as per the candidate's rank, preferences, category, and seat availability.

Click Here to Register for HP PAT 2025 Counselling (Round 2)

HP PAT 2025 result has been released online. No login credentials are required to access the HP PAT result 2025, since it has been released as a PDF. The list of candidates and their obtained marks and ranks can be checked through the result of HP PAT 2025. Out of all candidates, Aniket Verma, Mannat and Tribhuwan Naresh Sharta have secured the top three ranks, respectively. HP PAT 2025 was held on May 18, 2025, as a pen-and-paper-based test.

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Q:   What are the documents required to be uploaded at the time of filling HP PAT application form?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT application form 2025 online at the official website. After filling all the details in the HP PAT 2025 application form, candidates need to upload certain documents. Applicants are advised to upload all the required documents as per the specifications mentioned in the official notification. The list of documents and specifications required are mentioned in the table provided below. 

Document   

Size    

Photograph   

10 to 200 KB   

Signature   

1 to 30 KB 

Q:   What is the last date to fill HP PAT application form?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board released the HP PAT 2025 application form online at the official website. The last date to complete HP PAT registration 2025 was May 6, 2025. Applicants were advised to fill the HP PAT application form the earliest to avoid payment failure issued on last days.  Candidates who completed HP PAT fee payment before the last date are eligible to appear in the exam.

Q:   When will the HP PAT application form be released?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board released the HP PAT 2025 application form at the official website. Applicants looking for admission to Polytechnic courses were able to fill the HP PAT application form at hptechboard.com. The application form of HP PAT 2025 was available in online mode only. The application process of HP PAT 2025 comprised registration, filling forms, uploading documents and payment of fee. Successfully registered candidates havde been issued HP PAT admit card 2025.

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  • HP PAT 2025 - Highlights
  • HP PAT 2025 Exam Date
  • HP PAT Counselling 2025
  • HP PAT Result 2025
  • HP PAT 2025 Toppers
  • HP PAT Answer Key 2025
  • HP PAT Application Form 2025
  • HP PAT Admit Card 2025
  • HP PAT Exam Pattern 2025
  • HP PAT Syllabus 2025
  • HP PAT Preparation Tips 2025
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HP PAT 2025 - Highlights

Particulars 

Details 

HP PAT full form 

Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test. 

Short Exam Name 

HP PAT 

Conducting Body 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board 

Frequency 

Once a year 

Exam Level 

State Level Exam 

Mode of Application 

Online 

Mode of Exam 

Offline 

Mode of Counselling 

Online 

Exam Duration 

3 hours 

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Q:   What are HP PAT exam timings?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board released the HP PAT 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam had to carry their HP Polytechnic to the exam centre. The exam authority conducted the HP PAT 2025 exam in offline pen & paper mode. The total duration of the HP PAT exam was 3 hours, i.e., it was held from 10 AM to 1 PM.  

Q:   If wrong details are mentioned on my HP PAT admit card, what should I do?
A: 

After downloading HP PAT admit card 2025, applicants are advised to check all the details mentioned in it. In case of any mistake in HP Polytechnic admit card, applicants must contact the exam authorities for corrections. The exam authority will allow candidates to appear in the exam having mistakes in hall ticket. However, it is necessary to make corrections in the HP PAT admit card before the commencement of the counselling process

Q:   Is there negative marking in HP PAT?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to go through the HP PAT marking scheme before appearing in the exam. Candidates will be awarded four marks for every correct answer. There will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Applicants are advised to cross check their answers before marking in the OMR sheet.

HP PAT 2025 Exam Date

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HP PAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Aug ' 25 - 05 Aug ' 25

HP PAT 2025 spot round counselling - Round 2

28 Jul ' 25 - 30 Jul ' 25

HP PAT 2025 spot round counselling - Round 1

17 Jul ' 25

HP PAT 2025 seat allotment - Round 2

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HP PAT Counselling 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board have commenced the HP PAT 2025 counselling process. Qualified candidates can now register, update their 10th standard marks and fill out their choices in the order of preference until July 13, 2025 (Round 2). The authorities are conducting two rounds of counselling along with two additional spot rounds. During the HP PAT counselling, the selection of courses and colleges has to be done in order of preference. HP PAT 2025 seat allotment result is being declared online. The candidates will be allotted as per their rank, preferences, category and seat availability. The admissions should be confirmed before the final date; otherwise, the allotment will be cancelled. 

Steps to register for HP PAT 2025 counselling

  • Go to the official website
  • Click on the counselling link.
  • Candidates will have to log in using their registration number and password.
  • The required details have to be filled out along with the 10th standard marks.
  • The preferred choice of colleges and courses has to be submitted.
  • The counselling form has to be submitted.
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Q:   When will HP PAT 2025 counselling start?
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HP PAT 2025 counselling process has started. For the second round, the candidates can register, fill out their 10th standard marks and preferences until July 13, 2025. HP PAT 2025 seat allotment for round 2 will be announced on July 17, 2025. Separate choice-filling process will be open for the different rounds of counselling. Two additional spot rounds of counselling will also be held. For Round 1 seat allotment was announced on June 19, 2025.

Q:   What are the HP PAT 2025 seat allotment dates?
A: 

HP PAT 2025 seat allotment result for Round 2 will be announced on July 17, 2025. Candidates will be able to check their seat allotment result details online at hptechboard.com. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability. The first round of allotment was declared on June 19, 2025.

Q:   How are seats allotted during the HP PAT counselling?
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HP PAT seat allotment results will be declared online. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful while selecting the order of preferred colleges and courses. The authorities will release separate seat allotment results for the different rounds of counselling.

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HP PAT Result 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board have released the HP PAT 2025 result at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can check HP PAT result at hptechboard.com. Candidates are not required to provide their credentials to check HP PAT result 2025. The result of HP PAT is released in the form of PDF. Applicants must note that authorities will not send HP PAT 2025 result through email/post to any candidate. Applicants declared qualified are eligible to participate in the HP PAT counselling.   

How to Check HP PAT Result 2025?  

  • Visit the HP PAT official website - hptechboard.com 2025. 
  • Click on the HP PAT result link from the homepage. 
  • The result/merit list will be displayed on the screen.
  • Candidates can download the result for future reference.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is HP PAT result date?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board has released the HP PAT 2025 result online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam will be able to check their HP PAT results in the form of PDF. Candidates declared qualified will be eligible to participate in the HP PAT counselling 2025.

Q:   How can I access the HP PAT result?
A: 

HP PAT result is released online. To access the result of HP PAT, the candidates will not require any login credentials, since it is released as a PDF. The link to access the HP PAT result will be available on the official website. No other mode will be used by the authorities. The scores obtained in the entrance exam will be declared through the result. 

Q:   Can I request for re-evaluation of HP PAT result?
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Yes, candidates can request for re-evaluation of HP PAT 2025 results. H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will allow candidates to raise re-checking request within 14 days after the declaration of result (including the day of result declaration). The revised HP PAT result 2025 after re-evaluation will be declared at the official website within 14 days only.

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HP PAT 2025 Toppers

Names

Rank

Aniket Verma

1

Mannat

2

Tribhuwan Naresh Sharta

3

Ashmit Kumar

4

Lakshay Thakur

5

Anshikha Roop Lal

6

Karunesh Sharma

7

Keshav

8

Prag Guleria

9

Shivansh Sharma

10

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HP PAT Answer Key 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board has released the HP PAT 2025 answer key. Candidates can now download the HP PAT answer key 2025 PDF to calculate the probable secured scores before the result is declared. The exam authority accepted objections against the HP PAT answer key 2025, along with authentic proof, until May 25, 2025 (5 PM) through email at hptechboard[at]gmail.com. After the objections are checked, the final HP PAT 2025 answer key will be released. Candidates can check the HP PAT answer key 2025 PDF from the table provided below. 

Series Answer Key PDF Final answer key
Series A Download Here Download Here
Series B Download Here Download Here
Series C Download Here Download Here
Series D Download Here Download Here
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HP PAT Application Form 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board has closed the HP PAT application form online at the official website. Applicants were able to fill out the HP PAT 2025 application form at hptechboard.com. Candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling HP PAT application form 2025. The application process of HP PAT 2025 comprised registration, filling form, uploading documents and payment of fee. Applicants must note that the HP PAT application form was available online only. Candidates were advised to go through the eligibility criteria before filling out the HP PAT application form 2025. Candidates looking for admissions to Polytechnic courses can refer to the steps provided below to fill HP PAT application form. 

Steps to Fill HP PAT Application Form 2025 

  • Visit the HP PAT official website - hptechboard.com 2025. 
  • Click on the direct link to fill HP PAT application form. 
  • Enter the details in the registration form. 
  • Fill in educational qualifications, communication details and others. 
  • Upload the required documents as per the specifications. 
  • Pay the application fee in online mode. 
  • Preview all details and submit the HP PAT 2025 application form. 

HP PAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The exam authority mentions the HP PAT eligibility criteria in the official notification. Applicants were advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the HP PAT application form 2025. The eligibility criteria of HP PAT 2025 comprise academic qualification, age limit and other details. No candidate will be eligible for final admission if he/she does not meet the minimum HP PAT 2025 eligibility criteria. The following table can be referred to check the HP PAT eligibility. 

Particulars 

HP PAT Eligibility Criteria 

Academic Qualification 

Candidates should have secured a minimum of 35% marks in Class 10th from a recognized Board or University. 

Reservation 

Candidates should be a Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh in order to be considered under reservation criteria. 

 Note: Candidates who appeared for the qualifying examination in 2025 are also eligible for the HP PAT admission process.  

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Q:   What is HP PAT application fee?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT 2025 application fee in the official notification. Applicants filling the HP PAT application form have to pay the fee to complete the registration process. HP PAT application fee can be paid only through credit/debit card, net banking, UPI and other online means. Candidates can check the table provided below to check HP PAT category wise application fee.  

 
 
 
 
 
 

Category  

 
 
 
 
 

Fee amount  

 
 
 
 
 

General category 

 
 
 
 

INR 650  

 
 
 
 
 

SC/ST/OBC 

 
 
 
 

INR 400 

Q:   Can I make changes to the HP PAT application form?
A: 

No, H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will not provide any correction facility after the conclusion of HP PAT registration 2025. Candidates are advised to fill all the details carefully in the HP PAT application form 2025. Applicants should note that it is important to fill all the information correctly to avoid any rejection. In case of any mistakes in the application form, candidates are advised to contact the exam authority for any requests for corrections in HP PAT application form 2025.  

Q:   What is the last date to fill HP PAT application form?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board released the HP PAT 2025 application form online at the official website. The last date to complete HP PAT registration 2025 was May 6, 2025. Applicants were advised to fill the HP PAT application form the earliest to avoid payment failure issued on last days.  Candidates who completed HP PAT fee payment before the last date are eligible to appear in the exam.

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HP PAT Admit Card 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board released the HP PAT admit card at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam have been issued the HP PAT 2025 admit card. The login credentials required to download the HP PAT admit card 2025 are the registration number and password. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their HP PAT admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. After downloading the HP PAT 2025 admit card, candidates must check all the details mentioned in it.  

Steps to Download HP PAT Admit Card 2025

  • Visit the HP PAT official website - hptechboard.com 2025. 
  • Click on the direct link to download HP PAT admit card. 
  • Enter the user ID and password in the required fields. 
  • Check all the details mentioned in the hall ticket. 
  • Download HP PAT 2025 admit card for future reference. 
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Q:   What is HP PAT admit card release date?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board has released the HP PAT 2025 admit card online at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their HP PAT admit card 2025 at hptechboard.com. Candidates are required to have their registration number and password to download HP PAT admit card 2025. Applicants have to carry their HP PAT admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. 

Q:   Can I show the HP Polytechnic admit card on the phone?
A: 

No, candidates are not allowed to show their HP PAT 2025 admit card on the phone. Applicants need to carry hard copy of HP Polytechnic admit card 2025 to the exam centre. Along with the admit card, candidates also need to carry one valid photo ID proof. Applicants are advised to keep their HP PAT 2025 admit card safe till the conclusion of admission process. Candidates should take multiple copies of HP PAT admit card to the exam centre.

Q:   What are the details required to download HP PAT admit card?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT 2025 admit card online at the official website. Successfully registered candidates will be able to download the HP Polytechnic admit card 2025 at hptechboard.com. The credentials required to download the HP PAT admit card 2025 are user ID and password. After downloading the HP PAT admit card, applicants must check all the details mentioned in it.  

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HP PAT Exam Pattern 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam must refer to the HP PAT pattern 2025 for their preparations. The exam pattern of HP PAT 2025 comprises duration of exam, number of questions, maximum marks and others. Referring to HP PAT exam pattern 2025 helps candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. Along with the HP PAT exam pattern, candidates can also go through syllabus and practice previous year question papers to ace the exam with a good score. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.  

Particulars   

Details   

Exam Mode   

Pen and paper-based (Offline)  

Exam Language   

Hindi & English (In case of language exam, the medium of language will be English)  

Types of question   

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)  

Number of questions    

150  

Total marks   

600   

Duration   

3 hours  

Marking Scheme   

4 marks will be awarded for marking the right answer and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer 

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Q:   What is the duration of HP PAT exam?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will conduct HP PAT 2025 exam in offline pen & paper mode. HP PAT exam 2025 will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours. There is no section timings in HP PAT exam. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre of HP PAT 2025 atleast 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Applicants are advised not to leave the exam centre/seat allotted without getting permission from the invigilator.

Q:   How many sections will there be in HP PAT exam?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. Candidates must go through the HP PAT exam pattern 2025 for their preparations. There will be a total of four sections in the HP PAT exam. The exam comprises questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. The number of questions and marking scheme in HP PAT 2025 exam varies as per the sections. Candidates will be awarded four marks for correct answer while there is negative marking of one mark for wrong answer.  

Q:   Is there negative marking in HP PAT?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT exam pattern in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to go through the HP PAT marking scheme before appearing in the exam. Candidates will be awarded four marks for every correct answer. There will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Applicants are advised to cross check their answers before marking in the OMR sheet.

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HP PAT Syllabus 2025

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT syllabus in the official brochure. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to go through the HP PAT syllabus 2025 for their preparations. The syllabus of HP PAT 2025 comprises important chapters and topics asked in the exam. Referring to HP PAT 2025 syllabus helps candidates to prepare an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score. HP PAT syllabus 2025 comprises topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.  

Subjects  

Topics  

English  

Active and Passive  

Modals expressing attitudes  

Preposition   

Countable and uncountable nouns   

Rearranging jumbled words or phrases   

Tenses 

Physics  

Sources of energy and environment  

Electricity   

Magnetic effect of electric current   

Light  

Mechanics  

Chemistry  

Structure of the atom   

Acids bases and salts   

Metals and non-metals   

Periodic classification of elements  

Mathematics 

Polynomials  

Arithmetic Progressions  

Circles   

Coordinate geometry   

Triangles   

Area related to circles   

Constructions   

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Q:   How many sections will there be in HP PAT exam?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. Candidates must go through the HP PAT exam pattern 2025 for their preparations. There will be a total of four sections in the HP PAT exam. The exam comprises questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. The number of questions and marking scheme in HP PAT 2025 exam varies as per the sections. Candidates will be awarded four marks for correct answer while there is negative marking of one mark for wrong answer.  

Q:   How to download HP PAT syllabus PDF?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board releases the HP PAT 2025 syllabus in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam must refer to the HP PAT syllabus PDF for their preparations. Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus of HP PAT 2025 for their preparations. Applicants can download the HP PAT syllabus PDF 2025 at hptechboard.com. The exam authority provides HP PAT syllabus separately for all the subjects asked in the exam. 

Q:   Which type of questions are asked in HP PAT exam?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT 2025 exam scheme along with the official notification. As per the HP PAT 2025 exam pattern, there will be 150 multiple choice questions in the exam. There will be four alternatives to all the questions. Candidates need to choose one correct answer out of four at the time of appearing in the HP PAT 2025 exam. Applicants are advised to mark their answers carefully as there is no option to change their response.

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HP PAT Preparation Tips 2025

Candidates appearing in the HP PAT 2025 exam can refer to the preparation tips given below.  

  • Make a complete schedule & strictly follow it. 
  • Prepare whole HP PAT 2025 syllabus topic wise. 
  • Go through the complete HP PAT exam pattern 2025. 
  • Solve HP PAT previous year question paper. 
  • Do meditation & yoga to keep your concentration high. 
  • Keep the last one week only for revision. 
  • Do not skip meals & take proper sleep of eight hours. 
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Q:   What will be the mode of HP PAT exam?
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H.P Takniki Shiksha Board conducts HP PAT 2025 exam in offline pen & paper mode. Candidates will be provided with OMR sheets to attempt the exam. Applicants need to mark their answers in the HP PAT 2025 OMR sheet. Candidates are advised to double cross their answers before marking in the OMR sheet. The answer once marked in the sheer won't be changed under any circumstances. The total duration of HP PAT 2025 exam will be 3 hours. Candidates are advised to carry their black/blue ballpoint pen to the exam centre.  

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