HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 (HP PAT-2026); Online applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates through the official website for the Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT-2026). These entrance exams are conducted by Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board for admission to diploma courses in Government and Private Polytechnics across Himachal Pradesh for the academic session 2026–27.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the detailed notification, including eligibility criteria, important dates, and the application process, before applying. These entrance tests serve as a gateway for students seeking technical education and diploma-level programs in the state.
HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 Overview
| Name of exam | Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 |
| Commonly Known As | PAT-2026 |
| Exam Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Date to apply | 05 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 May 2026 |
| HP LEET Official Website | https://www.hptechboard.com/ |
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HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 : Eligibility
The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to 1st year Engineering courses and Architecture Assistantship course etc. in Govt. / Private Polytechnics of Himachal Pradesh is that the candidate must have passed 10th standard with 35% marks at the qualifying examination from a recognized Board/University or its equivalents prescribed by the AICTE/COA.
Last date of filling online Application Form on Board’s Website
The last date for the filling online Application Form on Board‟s Website from facilitation centers/others sources is 05.05.2026 upto 12:00 Midnight.
HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 : Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting date of filling up of online application form | 01 April 2026 |
| Closing date of filling up of online application form with online payment | 05 May 2026 |
| Roll no. will be available on Board website to the candidates for downloading | 11 May 2026 onwards |
| Conduct of Entrance Test | 17 May 2026 |
| Last date for submission of objection regarding answer key | 23 May 2026 By 05.00 PM |
| Declaration of Result/ Result card available to download | 25 May 2026 |
Mode of Payment of Entrance fee
Candidates are required to pay Entrance fee amounting to Rs.750/- (General Category) and Rs.500/- (SC/ST/OBC Categories).The fee can be paid online through the admission portal through credit card, debit card and Internet banking.
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| General Category | 750/- |
| Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC) | 500/- |
| General Category | 450/- |
| Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC) | 350/- |
Schedule of PAT-2026
- Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 will be held on 17.05.2026 (SUNDAY)
- The duration of the entrance examination will be 03 hrs.
- Examination will be from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM.
Pattern of the HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026
The test shall be conducted through a single question paper of 03 hours duration as per the following details:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| English | 20 |
| Total | 150 Questions |
Language of Question paper
The question booklet will be set and supplied in bi-lingual i.e. English & Hindi for the Math, Physics & Chemistry portion only.
How To Fill Online Application HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026
- Visit the Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board Website (http://www.hptechboard.com) and click on “Online Admission -2026.
- Click for Registration for Polytechnic Admission in Diploma in Engineering –PAT(1st Year) .
- You will reach the homepage of “Eakadamik” portal.
- You will be redirected to the information page.
- Click on “New User Registration”.
- You will be directed to “New Registration Page.”
- Enter all the details and click on Submit button.
- After submitting the form an Email and SMS will be sent to you on your registered email ID and Mobile Number.
- Applicant will be allotted unique online Registration Number and the same will be
acknowledged/informed through email and SMS . - On the home page click on Login button.
- Enter the Login and Password to login.
- You will be redirected to the Application Form with auto populated details which you have already
entered during the New Registration. - Please provide all the details as required in the application form.‟*‟ marked fields are mandatory and information must be entered to complete and submit the form successfully.
- You may read the Instructions to fill the form before starting with filling the details in the notice board of “Eakadamik Portal.”
- Refer section „Fields in Form‟ below to know what is to be filled.
- In case you are non-Himachali, all sub- categories would be disabled and are not needed to be filled.
- Once you have completely filled the form, read the Terms & Conditions carefully/ it is mandatory to accept terms & conditions to submit the form. Click on the checkbox to accept the terms and conditions.
- Once the form is filled and terms & conditions are accepted, click on “Save & Proceed to Next step” button at the end of the form.
- You will be navigated to Next step to attach “Photograph and Signature.
- Upload the photo and signature and click on “Save & Proceed to next Step” to make the payment.
Important Links
| Prospectus | Download Pdf |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
