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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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92–100% · Rank 1 – 300
Excellent score — Top tier guaranteed
85–92% · Rank 300 – 800
Strong performers — Top colleges likely
75–85% · Rank 800 – 2,000
Good scorers — Main govt colleges
65–75% · Rank 2,000 – 4,000
Moderate scorers — Tier 2 colleges
50–65% · Rank 4,000 – 8,000
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35–50% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
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Counselling for HP PAT 2026 has commenced in the first week of July 2026. Eligible applicants can register for counselling through online mode on the official website. Three rounds of counselling will be conducted.
The Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board has released the HP PAT 2026 result on June 15, 2026 in PDF format on hptechboard.com. Qualified candidates can now proceed to the counselling process.
The HP Polytechnic Admission Test was conducted on May 17, 2026 in offline pen-and-paper mode from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM across exam centres in Himachal Pradesh. The 3-hour exam consisted of 150 MCQs.
Application portal opened
passedWed, 1 Apr, 2026
Online registration began on April 1, 2026 at hptechboard.com
Application deadline
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Last date for online application submission was May 5, 2026
Admit card / Roll number released
passedMon, 11 May, 2026
Roll numbers available from May 11, 2026 on official website
📍HP PAT 2026 Exam Date
passedSun, 17 May, 2026
Exam conducted on May 17, 2026 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in offline OMR mode
Result announcement
passedMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Result declared on June 15, 2026 via PDF on hptechboard.com
Counselling Round 1 begins
passedThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Online counselling registration and choice filling for qualified candidates
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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.
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
todayFri, 10 Jul, 2026
First round seat allotment expected in first week of July 2026
Counselling Round 2 & 3 / Spot rounds
20 days awayThu, 30 Jul, 2026
Subsequent counselling rounds for vacant seats expected in late July / August 2026
Motion
Distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion.
Periodic Classification of Elements
Mendeleev's table, modern periodic law, periodic trends.