Which type of questions are asked in HP PAT exam?

The HP PAT exam will have 150 multiple-choice questions in the exam. Students will get four options and they have to choose the correct answer out of the given options.

How many sections will there be in HP PAT exam?

The HP PAT exam has four sections- physics, chemistry, mathematics and english. For every right answer students get 4 marks while they lose 1 mark for every incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

What are important topics and weightage in HP PAT Chemistry syllabus?

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT syllabus for Chemistry in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to go through the HP PAT syllabus 2026 for their preparation. Chemistry is considered one of the most scoring subjects in HP PAT exam. Applicants are advised to also go through the NCERT books to understand the basic concepts. The important topics for HP PAT Chemistry syllabus are given below. Structure of the atom Chemical Reactions & Equations Acids Bases and Salts Carbon and Its Compounds Periodic Classification of Elements Metal & Non-Metals

How are seats allotted during the HP PAT counselling?

The 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.

What is the choice filling process for HP PAT counselling?

During the HP PAT counselling, candidates have to fill out their colleges and courses in the order of preference. The preference selection has to be done carefully since it will be considered for allotment. For the second round of counselling, the candidates will be able to submit fresh preferences or edit the ones already submitted.

When will HP PAT 2026 counselling start?

The authority will announce the HP PAT 2026 counselling schedule on the website, hptechboard.com. The HP PAT counselling will commence after the declaration of HP PAT result 2026.

What are the HP PAT 2026 seat allotment dates?

The authority will announce the HP PAT seat allotment date along with the counselling schedule at hptechboard.com. The allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability.

How to download HP PAT syllabus PDF?

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board releases the HP PAT 2026 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 for their preparations. Applicants can download the HP PAT syllabus PDF at hptechboard.com.

What are important topics and weightage in HP PAT Maths syllabus?

Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to go through the HP PAT Maths syllabus for their preparation. There will be a total of 50 questions in the Mathematics section of the HP PAT 2026 exam. Important topics in the HP PAT Maths syllabus are given below. Arithmetic Progression Trigonometry Circles Co-ordinate Geometry Triangles Surface Areas and Volumes Area Related to Circles Constructions Quadratic Equation Pair of Linear Equations in two Variables Introduction Polynomials

What is the duration of HP PAT exam?

The H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will conduct HP PAT 2026 exam in offline pen & paper mode. HP PAT exam 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 2026 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.

Is there negative marking in HP PAT?

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.

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

The last date to submit the HP PAT 2026 application form was May 24.

What are HP PAT exam timings?

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will conduct the HP Polytechnic Admission Test 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.

What is HP PAT exam date?

The H.P Takniki Shiksha Board conducted HP PAT exam on June 7, 2026. The exam was held in offline, pen & paper mode. The exam is conducted every year for the admissions to Polytechnic courses offered by various participating institutes in Himachal Pradesh.

I marked two answers for a question in HP PAT exam. One of the answers is correct. Will I get full marks for this question?

No, in this case, the question will be considered wrong. Applicants must avoid marking multiple answers in the HP PAT exam. The authorities will deduct one mark for a wrong answer in HP PAT exam.

What will be the mode of HP PAT exam?

The H.P Takniki Shiksha Board conducts HP PAT 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 OMR sheet. Candidates are advised to double cross their answers before marking in the OMR sheet. The answer once marked in the sheet won't be changed under any circumstances. The total duration of HP PAT exam will be 3 hours. Candidates are advised to carry their black/blue ballpoint pen to the exam centre.

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

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT 2026 admit card online on the official website. Successfully registered candidates will be able to download the HP Polytechnic admit card at hptechboard.com. The details required to download the HP PAT admit card are user ID and password.

Can I show the HP Polytechnic admit card on the phone?

No, candidates are not allowed to show their HP PAT 2026 admit card on the phone. Applicants need to carry hard copy of HP Polytechnic admit card 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 admit card safe till the conclusion of admission process. Candidates should take multiple copies of HP PAT admit card to the exam centre.

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

In case of any mistake in HP PAT admit card contact the authorities immediately. It is mandatory to get the HP PAT hall ticket corrected as it will be required during the counselling process for admission.

What is HP PAT result date?

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT 2026 result on June 15. 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.

There is a mistake in my HP PAT result. What should I do?

If any mistakes are found in the HP PAT result, the authorities have to be immediately informed. Although the authorities will not accept requests to review the allotted scores in the entrance examination.

How can I access the HP PAT result?

The HP PAT result will be released as a merit list. Candidates do not require any credentials to check the merit list. However, to download the rank card, candidates required their application number and date of birth.

Can I request for re-evaluation of HP PAT result?

Yes, candidates can request for re-evaluation of HP PAT 2026 result. 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 after re-evaluation will be declared at the official website within 14 days only.

What is HP PAT application fee?

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

Can I apply for HP PAT exam in offline mode?

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.

Can I make changes to the HP PAT application form?

Yes, the HP PAT application form correction facility will be available after the conclusion of the registration process. Candidates must use this facility carefully as any incorrect/false details in the form will lead to rejection of form.

HP PAT 2026: Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern

HP PAT 2026 Result

15 Jun '26

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 20:24 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Overview

HP PAT Exam 2026: H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board has issued the HP PAT 2026 admit card online. Candidates have to carry the admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the exam centres. The Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) was conducted on June 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper-based test. HP PAT is conducted for polytechnic admission in Himachal Pradesh.

Candidates must refer to the HP PAT syllabus and pattern to prepare for the test. Students who have passed/appearing in class 10th with 35% marks in the qualifying exam from a recognised Board/University are eligible for HP PAT. Read the article for complete details on the HP PAT exam 2026.

Table of contents

HP PAT 2026 - Highlights
HP PAT 2026 Exam Date
HP PAT Admit Card
HP PAT 2026 Exam Pattern
HP PAT Syllabus 2026
HP PAT Preparation Tips 2026
HP PAT Answer Key 2026
HP PAT 2026 Result
HP PAT Counselling 2026
HP PAT Application Form 2026

HP PAT 2026 - Highlights

Candidates who wish to apply for the HP PAT exam must take a look at the highlights below.

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

HP PAT 2026 Exam Date

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
15 Jun ' 26	HP PAT 2026 Result

Dates	Past Exam Dates
07 Jun ' 26	HP PAT 2026 Exam Date
03 Jun ' 26	HP PAT 2026 Admit Card
01 Apr ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	HP PAT 2026 Application Form

HP PAT Admit Card

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board has issued the HP PAT admit card in online mode. Registered candidates can download the HP PAT admit card at hptechboard.com using their registration number and password. Applicants appearing in the exam have to carry their HP PAT 2026 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. After downloading the admit card, candidates must check all the details mentioned on it.

Steps to Download HP PAT Admit Card

Visit the HP PAT website at hptechboard.com.
Click on the direct link to download HP PAT admit card.
Enter the user ID and password.
Download the HP PAT admit card.

HP PAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The H.P Takniki Shiksha Board has released the HP PAT exam pattern in its official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam must refer to the HP PAT pattern 2026 for their preparations. The exam pattern covers exam duration, number of questions, maximum marks and others. Referring to the HP PAT exam pattern 2026 will help candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. Along with the HP PAT exam pattern, candidates can also go through syllabus and practice 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

HP PAT Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing for the exam can refer to the subject-wise HP PAT syllabus 2026 below. The syllabus will provide the chapters and topics covered in the exam. The HP PAT syllabus covers 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

HP PAT Preparation Tips 2026

Candidates preparing for the HP PAT 2026 exam can refer to the preparation tips given below.

Make a complete schedule & strictly follow it.
Prepare whole HP PAT syllabus topic-wise.
Go through the complete HP PAT exam pattern.
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.

HP PAT Answer Key 2026

The HP PAT answer key will be released online at hptechboard.com. Candidates will be able to download the HP PAT 2026 answer key PDF to calculate their scores before the result is declared. The exam authority accepts objections against the HP PAT answer key for a limited time via email at hptechboard[at]gmail.com. After the objections are checked, the final HP PAT 2026 answer key will be released. Candidates can check the HP PAT answer key 2026 PDF from the table provided below.

Series	Answer Key
Series A	Will be available
Series B	Will be available
Series C	Will be available
Series D	Will be available

HP PAT 2026 Result

DeskCalendar Result: 15 Jun ' 26

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT 2026 result on June 15, 2026. 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 2026. The result will be released in the form of PDF. Applicants must note that authorities will not send HP PAT 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 2026?

Visit the HP PAT official website - hptechboard.com.
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.

HP PAT Counselling 2026

Qualified candidates can participate in the HP PAT counselling process. Students have to register, update their 10th standard marks and fill out their choices in order of preference. The authorities will conduct multiple rounds of counselling and announce the dates after the results. During the HP PAT counselling, the selection of courses and colleges has to be done in order of preference. The HP PAT 2026 seat allotment result is declared online. Candidates are allotted seats 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 2026 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.

HP PAT Application Form 2026

The HP PAT application form was issued on April 1, while the last date to apply was May 24. The HP PAT 2026 application form was available at hptechboard.com. To apply for the exam, candidates had to complete registration, form filling, upload the documents and pay the registration fee. The step-by-step process to submit the HP PAT application form is given below.

How to Fill HP PAT Application Form 2026

Visit the HP PAT official website - hptechboard.com.
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 2026 application form.

HP PAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The exam authority mentions the HP PAT eligibility criteria through the notification. The eligibility criteria cover academic qualification, age limit and other details. No candidate will be eligible for final admission if he/she do not meet the minimum HP PAT 2026 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 recognised Board or University.
Reservation	Candidates should be a Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh in order to be considered under reservation criteria.