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HP PAT Application Form 2026: Apply Online, Last Date, Eligibility, Pattern & Exam Date

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HP PAT 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameHimachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) 2026
Conducting BodyH.P. Takniki Shiksha Board, Dharamshala
Academic Session2026-27
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitewww.hptechboard.com
Exam ModeOffline (OMR Based)
Course LevelFirst-year diploma admission in Govt. and Private Polytechnics of Himachal Pradesh
Helpline Number1800-180-8025

HP PAT 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Starting date of online application form01 April 2026
Last date to fill the online application form with payment05 May 2026
Roll number available on website11 May 2026 onwards
HP PAT 2026 exam date17 May 2026
Last date to submit answer key objection23 May 2026 by 05:00 PM
Result / result card download25 May 2026

HP PAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates applying for HP PAT 2026 must have passed Class 10th or its equivalent examination with at least 35% marks from a recognized Board or University as prescribed by AICTE/COA. Applicants who are appearing in matriculation in 2026 are also eligible to appear provisionally, but their final eligibility will be verified during counselling.
  • Candidate must have passed 10th standard with minimum 35% marks.
  • The qualifying examination should be from a recognized Board/University or equivalent.
  • Appearing candidates can also apply provisionally.
  • Reserved category benefits are mainly applicable to bonafide Himachali candidates as per rules.

HP PAT 2026 Application Fees

CategoryFee
General CategoryRs. 750
SC / ST / OBC CategoryRs. 500
  • The HP PAT 2026 application fee must be paid online through the admission portal. The fee amount differs according to the candidate’s category.
  • Candidates can pay the fee through debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI on the online admission portal.

How to Apply for HP PAT 2026 Online

  • The HP PAT Application Form 2026 can be filled only through the online Eakadamik portal linked from the Board’s website. The process includes new user registration, login, form filling, document upload and online fee payment.
  • Visit the official website: www.hptechboard.com.
  • Click on “Online Admission-2026”.
  • Select “Registration for Polytechnic Admission in Diploma in Engineering – PAT (1st Year)”.
  • Open the Eakadamik portal and click on “New User Registration”.
  • Fill in the registration details and submit the form.
  • Receive login credentials and registration number through SMS/email.
  • Login to the portal and complete the application form.
  • Enter personal, category, domicile, address, and academic details.
  • Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Accept the terms and conditions and proceed to payment.
  • Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
  • After successful payment, download and print the submitted application form.

Documents and Details Required

  • Valid mobile number and email ID
  • Class 10th details and roll number
  • Scanned passport size photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Category and domicile details, if applicable
  • Address and personal information

HP PAT 2026 Exam Pattern

SubjectNumber of Questions
Mathematics50
Physics50
Chemistry30
English20
Total150
  • HP PAT 2026 will be conducted through a single objective-type question paper of 3 hours duration. The paper will include questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
  • All questions will be objective type.
  • Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
  • 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • The exam will be held in OMR format.
  • Maths, Physics, and Chemistry portions will be available in English and Hindi.

HP PAT 2026 Exam Date

  • HP PAT 2026 exam will be conducted on 17 May 2026 (Sunday). The examination timing will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and the duration of the paper will be 3 hours.
  • Roll numbers will be available on the Board website from 11 May 2026 onwards, and candidates must download the admit card online because it will not be sent by post. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the exam without a valid admit card.
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