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HP Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT)
HP PAT — HP Polytechnic Admission Test. 150 MCQs in 2 hours.
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State top rankers
92–100% · Rank 1 – 300
Premium branches assured
85–92% · Rank 300 – 800
Top government polytechnics
75–85% · Rank 800 – 2,000
Good branch choice window
65–75% · Rank 2,000 – 4,000
Mid-tier government colleges
50–65% · Rank 4,000 – 8,000
General category cut-off margin
35–50% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
Below typical cut-off range
0–35% · Rank 15,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of Technical Education has announced a brief extension for HP PAT 2026 online applications following requests from hill district candidates. The revised deadline accommodates students facing connectivity issues in remote areas.
Source →The Board has synchronized this year's HP PAT counselling rounds with the lateral entry admission schedule to streamline polytechnic admissions across Himachal Pradesh. Candidates are advised to keep documents ready for online verification.
Source →Two government polytechnic institutes in Mandi and Chamba districts have been included in the HP PAT counselling options this cycle, expanding seat availability in engineering diploma programmes across the state.
Source →The examination will continue to follow the established pattern with equal weightage to PCM subjects. The Board confirmed that the question paper will be based on the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Class 10th syllabus.
Source →Application submission deadline
passedTue, 19 May, 2026
Last date to complete online registration and fee payment for HP PAT 2026
Admit card release
6 days awayTue, 2 Jun, 2026
HP PAT admit cards available for download from official portal
📌HP PAT 2026 examination date
19 days awayMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Offline entrance test conducted at designated centers across Himachal Pradesh
Answer key publication
22 days awayThu, 18 Jun, 2026
Provisional answer key released; objection window typically opens same day
HP PAT result declaration
36 days awayThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Merit list and rank cards published on official website
First round counselling registration
44 days awayFri, 10 Jul, 2026
Online choice filling and document verification for first counselling round
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Real Numbers
Euclid's division lemma, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, irrational numbers.
Polynomials
Zeroes, geometrical meaning, division algorithm.
Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Graphical and algebraic methods, consistency, applications.
Quadratic Equations
Standard form, factorisation, formula method, discriminant.
Arithmetic Progressions
nth term, sum of n terms, applications.
Triangles
Similarity, BPT, areas, Pythagoras theorem and converse.
Coordinate Geometry
Distance, section, mid-point formulas, area of triangle.
Introduction to Trigonometry
Ratios, identities, complementary angles, specific angles.
Some Applications of Trigonometry
Heights and distances using elevation and depression.
Circles
Tangent properties, number of tangents from external point.
Constructions
Division of segment, construction of similar triangles and tangents.
Areas Related to Circles
Sectors, segments, combinations of plane figures.
Surface Areas and Volumes
Cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, hemisphere, frustum and combinations.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode of grouped data, ogives.
Probability
Theoretical probability, simple problems on coins, dice and cards.
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Spherical mirrors, mirror formula, lenses, refraction, magnification.
Human Eye and Colourful World
Defects of vision, dispersion, scattering, atmospheric refraction.
Electricity
Ohm's law, resistance, series and parallel circuits, heating effect, power.
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Magnetic field of current, EMI, motor and generator principles.
Sources of Energy and the Environment
Conventional and non-conventional sources, environmental concerns.
Atomic Structure
Sub-atomic particles, atomic models, electronic configuration, isotopes.
Metals and Non-Metals
Properties, reactivity series, ionic compounds, extraction of metals.
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Types of reactions — combination, decomposition, displacement, redox.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Properties, indicators, pH, neutralisation, common salts.
Carbon and its Compounds
Covalent bonding, allotropes, hydrocarbons, ethanol, ethanoic acid.
First allotment result
54 days awayMon, 20 Jul, 2026
Seat allotment announced; candidates must report to institutes within specified timeframe
Second round counselling
69 days awayTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Counselling for vacant seats after first round admissions
Motion
Distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion.
Periodic Classification of Elements
Mendeleev's table, modern periodic law, periodic trends.