PAT

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.

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. 

H.P Takniki Shiksha Board will release the HP PAT 2026 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.