HP PAT Application Form 2026 - H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board will announce the HP PAT 2026 application form release date on the official website, hptechboard.com. The HP PAT application form 2026 will be released in March 2026. Those who wish to pursue a diploma at Polytechnic colleges in Himachal Pradesh have to fill out the HP PAT application form. Before filling out the application form, candidates had to meet the eligibility criteria. The application process includes registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of the application fee. The HP PAT exam will be conducted on May 17, 2026. Check the article for more information on the HP PAT application form.
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The authority will announce the HP PAT 2026 application date on the official website. Candidates can check the HP PAT application form date to avoid missing the registration process. Students can check the HP PAT application form 2026 date from the following table.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
HP PAT 2026 Application form release date | March 2026 |
Last date to submit HP PAT application form if payment is made online | May 2026 |
Commencement of HP PAT 2026 exam | May 17, 2026 |
The authority will provide the HP PAT 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, hptechboard.com. The eligibility criteria of HP PAT 2026 will comprise education qualifications, reservation and more. Applicants can check the updated HP PAT eligibility criteria below:
Particulars | Eligibility Criteria |
Academic Qualification | Candidates should have secured at least 35% marks in class 10th from a recognised Board or University. |
Reservation | Candidates should be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh to be considered under reservation criteria. |
The authority will activate the HP PAT application form link on the official website. Candidates needed to keep all the necessary documents ready before filling out the HP PAT application form 2026. Below are the steps to fill out the HP PAT application form 2026.
Candidates need to visit the HP PAT official website to fill the application form.
Candidates have to click on “New Registration”. Enter all the asked details on the new registration page and click on the “Submit” button. Upon successful HP PAT registration, authorities shared the credentials with the candidates regarding the registration through SMS and e-mail.

Next, candidates need to access the HP PAT 2026 application form by logging into the account using the credentials shared by the authorities. The application form will have the auto-filled details that are entered during the new registration process. Candidates need to complete the HP PAT application form by providing the details such as the candidate’s personal and contact details, father’s details, mother’s details, category, and preferred exam centres.
After entering and submitting all the mandatory details in the application form, candidates will have to next upload the relevant documents which will include a digital photograph and scanned signatures.
| Documents | Format | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
Photograph | JPEG |
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Signature |
A final step to complete and submit the application form is the payment of the HP PAT application fee. Candidates will have to make a payment which can be made through online or offline mode.
Online Mode - If candidates prefer to pay through online mode then there are three different modes of payment - debit cards, credit cards, and net banking.
Offline Mode - If candidates prefer to pay through offline mode then they have to make a payment through e-challan that can be generated online. Candidates have to take a printout of e-challan and have to make a payment at the nearest Bank. Upon successful payment, candidates will receive a transaction reference number which will be entered in the online HP PAT application number 2026 to complete the payment process.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
General Category | 650 |
SC/ST/OBC Categories | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The HP PAT 2026 application form will be released in March 2026.
Candidates will be able to fill out the HP PAT application form online.
HP PAT application fee is Rs 650 for general category candidates and Rs 400 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
The last date to submit the HP PAT application form has not been released yet.
The HP PAT 2026 exam date is May 17, 2026.
On Question asked by student community
Hi
The Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) administration opened on March 27, 2025, with the application form being released. The last date to submit the application form with online payment was May 5, 2025. The HP PAT 2025 exam itself is scheduled to begin on May 18, 2025.
Hello Nilesh,
If you're seeking the
HP PAT 2025 question booklet with answers
spanning the past 10 years, here's how you can access them:
Official Resources:
HP Tech Board Website: Visit hptechboard.com (https://www.hptechboard.com/pat-answer-key) for official answer keys and question papers.
Study Tips:
Practice Regularly: Solve past papers to familiarize yourself
Hello,
You cannot apply for the second round of HP PAT counselling now as the dates for submission of new application or revision of choices based on vacant seats was from August 29 to September 2, 2021. Yesterday was the last date for the submissions. The authorities will not conduct