The HP Takniki Shiksha Board has announced the exam date for the Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test. The HP PAT exam will be administered offline across different cities on May 19, 2024.
The application form for HP PAT 2024 will soon be available on the official website for individuals interested in pursuing admission to Polytechnic courses. HP PAT is a state-level entrance test that facilitates admissions to polytechnic programs offered by government and private institutions in Himachal Pradesh.
Why HP PAT 2024?
The Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (HPTSB). It is a gateway for admission to various diploma courses offered by government and private polytechnic institutions in Himachal Pradesh. The exam assesses candidates’ knowledge and skills in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and General Knowledge. HP PAT typically follows a pen-and-paper format and is held annually. Courses offered through HP PAT are:
- Three years Diploma in Engineering
- Two years Diploma in Engineering(Lateral Entry)
- Two years Diploma in Pharmacy
HP PAT 2024 Exam Date
The Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board has not yet announced the HP PAT registration dates. However, the May 19, 2024 examination date has been confirmed. The registration date for HP PAT will be disclosed shortly.
| Important Dates | |
| Online Application Process | March – April (Expected) |
| Last date of filling out the application Form | Last week of April |
| Admit card released date | May 2024 |
| Exam Date | May 19, 2024 |
HP PAT 2024 Examination Pattern
The examination structure for Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test is outlined as follows:
- Examination Mode: Pen and Paper-Based Test (Offline)
- Duration of Examination: Three Hours
- Medium: English and Hindi
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
- Sections: Four Sections
- Number of Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 600 marks
- Marking Scheme: Four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
| Subject | No. of Questions |
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| English | 20 |
HP PAT 2024 Exam Syllabus
The HP PAT exam paper is structured in alignment with the curriculum and syllabus of Class 10. It covers fundamental topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. For a detailed outline of the syllabus for HP PAT 2024, please refer to the admission brochure.
Here’s a table summarizing the syllabus of the Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test based on the provided subjects and topics:
| Subject | Topics |
| English | Active and Passive Voice |
| Modals expressing attitudes | |
| Prepositions | |
| Countable and Uncountable Nouns | |
| Rearranging Jumbled Words/Phrases | |
| Tenses | |
| Physics | Sources of Energy and Environment |
| Electricity | |
| Magnetic Effect of Electric Current | |
| Light | |
| Mechanics | |
| Chemistry | Structure of the Atom |
| Acids, Bases, and Salts | |
| Metals and Non-metals | |
| Periodic Classification of Elements | |
| Mathematics | Polynomials |
| Arithmetic Progressions | |
| Circles | |
| Coordinate Geometry | |
| Triangles | |
| Area related to Circles | |
| Constructions |
HP PAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to one-year Engineering courses and Architecture Assistantship course, among others, in Government and Private Polytechnics of Himachal Pradesh is that candidates must have passed the 10th standard with at least 35% marks from a recognized Board or University, or its equivalent as prescribed by the AICTE/COA.
If a candidate has either appeared for or intends to appear for the Matriculation exam, they are provisionally eligible to take the Entrance test. However, the Central Admission Selection Committee will confirm their eligibility during counselling.
Application Fees: The application fee for HP PAT amounts to Rs. 650/- (Rupees six hundred fifty only) and is payable online through National Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
HP PAT 2024 Application form: How do you apply?
Here is a detailed guide on how to apply for the entrance exam:
- Visit the Himachal Takniki Shiksha Board Website i.e. www.hptechboard.com and locate the “Online Admission -2024” section. Click on it to proceed.
- Select the Polytechnic Admission Registration: Within the online admission section, choose “Registration for Polytechnic Admission in Diploma in Engineering-PAT(1 Year)”.
- Access the “Eakadamik” Portal: You’ll be redirected to the “Eakadamik” portal’s homepage, the online admissions platform.
- New User Registration: Click “New User Registration” and complete all the necessary details in the registration form.
- Confirmation: After submitting the registration form, you will receive an email and SMS confirmation containing a unique online Registration Number on your registered email ID and mobile number.
- Login: Use your newly created credentials to log in to the portal. You’ll be directed to the Application Form, which already has some details pre-populated based on your registration information.
- Complete Application Form: Fill in all the mandatory fields marked with ‘*’ on the Application Form. Ensure that you carefully read and adhere to the provided instructions.
- Save & Proceed: Click “Save & Proceed to Next step” to proceed with the application process.
- Attach Photograph and Signature: In the subsequent step, you’ll be prompted to upload your photograph and signature per the specified guidelines.
- Finalize Payment: Finally, make the necessary payment for the application fee through the available online payment options provided on the portal.
- Completion: Once the payment is successfully processed, your application for HP PAT will be complete. Keep a record of your unique Registration Number for future reference.