HP PAT Application Form 2026: Steps to Fill Form, Registration Fee, How to Apply

Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 ( HP PAT )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Jan 4, 2026 19:18 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

HP PAT Application Form 2026 - H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT application form online at hptechboard.com. Students will be able to access the direct link to apply for HP PAT 2026 on this page. Those who wish to pursue a diploma at Polytechnic colleges in Himachal Pradesh must apply for the exam. Applicants must check the eligibility criteria before filling the HP PAT 2026 application form. The HP PAT application form will be available in March 2026.

Candidates who complete all the stages and pay the application fee will be able to appear for the HP PAT exam. The application fee for HP PAT is Rs 650, while reserved category candidates have to pay Rs 450. For more details about the HP PAT application form, check the article below. 

Table of contents
  • HP PAT Application Form 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
  • HP PAT 2026 Exam Date
  • Documents Required to Fill HP PAT Application Form
  • How to Fill HP PAT 2026 Application Form?
  • HP PAT Admit Card 2026
  • HP PAT Exam Centres 2026
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HP PAT Application Form 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must check the HP PAT 2026 eligibility criteria to ensure they can appear for the exam and get admission to participating colleges. The exam authority mentions the HP PAT eligibility criteria in the official notification. For more details, check the table below. 

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.  

In Case, the candidate has appeared or going to appear in Matriculation is also eligible to appear in the Entrance test provisionally, but his/her eligibility shall be verified at the time of counselling by the central Admission Selection Committee. 

Reservation  

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

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

The authorities will not provide form correction facility for HP PAT exam application; hence, candidates should fill in all details carefully. Any incorrect/false details in the form will lead to rejection of form.

Q:   Can I apply for HP PAT exam in offline mode?
A: 

No. Candidates can apply for the HP PAT 2026 exam in online mode only. The HP PAT application form link will be activated at hptechboard.com. After the successful registration, candidates have to fill in their educational qualification, communication address and more. Lastly, upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

HP PAT 2026 Exam Date

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HP PAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26 - Apr ' 26

HP PAT 2026 Application Form

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

HP PAT 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

HP PAT 2026 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
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Documents Required to Fill HP PAT Application Form

  • Valid email ID and mobile phone number
  • Photo ID proof
  • Debit/credit card
  • Scanned images of the signature and photograph
  • Education qualification documents  

Specifications to Upload Documents in HP PAT Application Form

Document  

Size   

Photograph  

10 to 200 KB  

Signature  

1 to 30 KB 

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

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will announce the HP PAT 2026 application form date. Applicants are 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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How to Fill HP PAT 2026 Application Form?

DeskCalendarRegistration: Mar ' 26 - Apr ' 26

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT 2026 application form tentatively in March 2026. Candidates will be able to fill the HP PAT application form in online mode at hptechboard.com. Applicants can refer to the steps given below to fill HP PAT application form.   

New user HP PAT Registration 2026

  • Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board - hptechboard.com  
  • Go to the online admission link.  
  • Click on the Polytechnic Admission (PAT 2026) link.  
  • Now, a new browser tab will open. Click on the Polytechnic PAT 2026 link.  
  • Click on the new user registration link available under online services.  
  • Enter the required registration details and click on the submit button. 

Log in and fill HP PAT Application Form 2026

  • Enter the login credentials provided at the time of registration and login.  
  • Click on the HP PAT 2026 apply online link.  
  • Fill in all requested details in the HP PAT application form, including personal and educational details.  
  • Upload the scanned image of the photograph and signature based on the given specifications.  
  • Pat the application fee online from the login facility.

HP PAT Application Fee 2026

Application fee payment could be done through online modes like internet banking, credit card, and debit card or through offline bank challan payment methods. For more details, candidates could refer to the table provided below. 

Category  

Fee amount  

General category 

Rs 650  

SC/STOBC 

Rs 400 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is HP PAT exam date?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will announce the HP PAT exam date 2026 on the official website. The HP PAT exam 2026 exam will bes conducted on May 2026 in offline pen & paper mode. HP PAT exam is conducted every year for the admissions to Polytechnic courses offered by various participating institutes in Himachal Pradesh. 

Q:   What is HP PAT application fee?
A: 

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

 
 
 
 
 
 

Category  

 
 
 
 
 

Fee amount  

 
 
 
 
 

General category 

 
 
 
 

Rs 650  

 
 
 
 
 

SC/ST/OBC 

 
 
 
 

Rs 400 

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HP PAT Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: May ' 26

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT admit card online on the official website. Successfully registered candidates can download their admit cards by logging into the portal at hptechboard.com. Applicants are required to have their user ID and password to download the HP PAT admit card 2026. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their HP PAT admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. The exam authority will not allow any candidate to appear in the exam without the hall ticket.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is HP PAT admit card release date?
A: 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will announce the HP PAT 2026 admit card release date online on the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their admit cards at hptechboard.com. Candidates are required to have their registration number and password to download HP PAT admit card. Applicants have to carry their admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. 

Q:   How can I download HP PAT admit card?
A: 

The H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will issue the HP PAT admit card in online mode. To download the admit card, candidates first need to visit the website hptechboard.com and click on the direct link to download the HP PAT hall ticket. Students have to use their user ID and password to download admit card.

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HP PAT Exam Centres 2026

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT exam centres in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the HP PAT 2026 exam centres before filling the application form. Candidates have to fill their exam centre preferences at the time of filling the HP PAT application form. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below. 

Name of the examination centre  

Name of the district 

GARGET 

UNA 

UNA 

UNA  

NALAGARH 

SOLAN 

KANDAGHAT 

SOLAN 

SOLAN 

SOLAN 

ROHROO 

SHIMLA 

RAMPUR BUSHER 

SHIMLA 

SHIMLA 

SHIMLA 

NAHAN 

SIRMOUR 

KARSOG 

MANDI 

SARKAGHAT 

MANDI 

JOGINDERNAGAR 

MANDI 

SUNDERNAGAR 

MANDI 

MANDI 

MANDI 

KULLU 

KULLU 

RECONGPEO 

KINNAUR   

SHAHPUR 

KANGRA 

PALAMPUR 

KANGRA 

NURPUR 

KANGRA 

NEHRAN PUKHAR 

KANGRA 

DHARAMSHALA 

KANGRA 

KANGRA 

KANGRA 

SUJANPUR TIHRA 

HAMIRPUR 

NADAUN 

HAMIRPUR 

HAMIRPUR 

HAMIRPUR 

BANIKHET 

CHAMBA 

CHAMBA 

CHAMBA 

GHUMARWIN 

BILASPUR 

BILASPUR 

BILASPUR 

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

Candidates can expect the HP PAT 2026 application form in March 2026. Applicants looking for admission to Polytechnic courses can fill the HP PAT application form at hptechboard.com. The application process will be deemed completed after registration, filling forms, uploading documents and payment of fee.

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

The documents required to submit the HP PAT application form are a scanned copy of the candidate's photograph between 10 to 200 KB and signature with a file size between 1 to 30 KB.

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