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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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Pair of Linear Equations in Two VariablesIf the pair of linear equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 2x + ky = 8 has no solution, then k equals:
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Top 300 — State toppers
92–100% · Rank 1 – 300
- •Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science, guaranteed first choice (top 100-200 typically)
- •Any branch, any polytechnic with first preference and hostel
- •Eligible for merit scholarships and recognition
- •Government Polytechnic Sundernagar/Dharamshala — CSE with all facilities
- •Consider lateral entry preparation for engineering degree programs
- •Strong foundation for diploma to degree bridge courses
Top 1000 — Premier choices
85–92% · Rank 300 – 800
- •Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science, first preference (approximately top 500-800 ranks)
- •Any government polytechnic — guaranteed admission in branch of choice
- •Government Polytechnic Sundernagar — CSE with hostel in first round
- •Reserved category candidates likely to get open category seats
- •Choice between best infrastructure and home district preference
Strong contenders — top branches
75–85% · Rank 800 – 2,000
- •Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science (general category, first round)
- •Government Polytechnic Sundernagar — Computer Science/IT (first counselling)
- •Government Polytechnic Dharamshala — preferred branches with hostel facility
- •HP State Polytechnics — top choice of branch and location
- •Excellent prospects across all government polytechnics in Himachal Pradesh
Good admission prospects
65–75% · Rank 2,000 – 4,000
- •Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Computer Science/IT (OBC category or second round general)
- •Government Polytechnic Dharamshala — Computer Science Engineering
- •Government Polytechnic Bilaspur — Electronics & Communication
- •Government Polytechnic Chamba — preferred branches in first round
- •Most government polytechnics — choice of 2-3 preferred branches
Mid-tier admission range
50–65% · Rank 4,000 – 8,000
- •Government Polytechnic Sundernagar — Computer Science/IT (SC/ST category or lower rounds general)
- •Government Polytechnic Una — Mechanical/Civil Engineering
- •Government Polytechnic Kangra — Electronics & Communication (second/third round)
- •Government Polytechnic Mandi — various branches in general category
- •Decent choice in most government polytechnics for non-CS branches
Marginal qualifying range
35–50% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
- •Government Polytechnic Hamirpur — Civil/Mechanical (lower preference branches, general category)
- •Government Polytechnic Dharamshala — Electronics/Electrical in later rounds
- •Government Polytechnic Nahan — branches like Textile Technology or Production
- •Private polytechnics with reasonable placement records
- •Last-round counselling opportunities in rural campus locations
Below typical cut-off range
0–35% · Rank 15,000+
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News & timeline
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HPTSB released the Round 2 HP PAT seat allotment result on July 21, 2026. Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 must report to their respective polytechnic institutes for admission and original document verification by July 25, 2026.
The Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board released the HP PAT 2026 result on June 15, 2026. The result has been published as a merit list on hptechboard.com and candidates can check their rankings without login credentials.
The HP Polytechnic Admission Test 2026 was conducted on May 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM across 29 exam centres in Himachal Pradesh in offline OMR-based format.
Important dates
Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment
passedNo official date yet — the expected date has passed
ExpectedBased on typical schedule; counselling started second week of June
Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment
passedTue, 21 Jul, 2026
Reportedengineering.careers360.comReporting deadline: July 25, 2026
Spot Round / Centralized Counselling (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected date has passed
ExpectedSpot round typically held late July/August to fill vacant seats
HP PAT 2027 Notification (expected)
142 days awayMon, 1 Mar, 2027
ExpectedNext cycle notification usually released in late February/early March
Syllabus
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Mathematics
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.
Physics
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.
Motion
Distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion.
Force and Laws of Motion
Newton's three laws, momentum, conservation.
Gravitation
Universal law of gravitation, weight, free fall, pressure, buoyancy.
Work and Energy
Work-energy theorem, KE and PE, conservation of energy, power.
Sound
Wave nature of sound, reflection, echo, ultrasonic, SONAR.
Chemistry
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.
Periodic Classification of Elements
Mendeleev's table, modern periodic law, periodic trends.
Matter in Our Surroundings
States of matter, change of state, evaporation, diffusion.
Is Matter Around Us Pure
Mixtures, solutions, colloids, separation techniques.
Atoms and Molecules
Laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular masses, mole concept.