HP PAT 2023: Counselling (Started), Dates, Allotment Result, Admission Procedure

HP PAT 2023 Spot Round Counselling Registration will be Started on 17th August 2023. Round Counselling Registration has been Started on 13th July 2023. Online Counselling has been started on 14th June 2023. Results has been Declared on 1st June 2023. Answer Key has been Released on 28th May 2023. The Examination was held on 21st May 2023. Reader, let me bring your attention to one of the critical exams, which is widely known as the Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test or HP PAT. The exam is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board or HP PAT located in Dharamshala every year for interested and eligible candidates who desire admission to several diploma courses in Engineering, Pharmacy, and several other streams. 

The exam will allow the candidates to be admitted to different government and private polytechnic institutions in Himachal Pradesh. This exam is one of the reputed state-level exams to allow students to pursue the course of their interest. Polytechnic is a recognizable course that helps candidates secure a well-paying job once they complete it. 

So, this article describes all the crucial aspects of the exam, such as eligibility, the pattern of the exam, syllabus, counselling, admit card etc. All the candidates are requested to read the article carefully and grasp the required intention. Note down if required. 

HP PAT 2023 Notification – Counselling Started 

HP PAT 2023 Results were Declared on 1st June 2023. Click Here to Check the Result Details.

HP PAT 2023 Quick Links

HP PAT 2023 Highlights

These are specific prevalent details regarding the exam that must be examined before proceeding with the detailed application form. The section of highlights is to make you aware of the broad overview of the exam, which includes the name of the exam, conducting authority, level of the exam, type of the exam, frequency of the exam, languages etc. 

HPTEB conducts the polytechnic examinations, all approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education or AICTE, National Council for Vocational Training or NCVT, and the State Council for Vocational Training or SCVT. 

Try to understand the highlights before filling out the application form. Let us take a look at the different aspects of the examination. Keep checking the official website for further updates. You will be informed about the same through our website also. 

HP PAT 2023 Important Dates

Look at the tentative schedule of the critical events of the exam and start your preparation without wasting a second. Candidates must note these dates to keep them in mind and not miss any crucial deadlines. 

The official authorities will release the final and official schedule on their official website. Candidates must keep checking the same and also our website for the latest updates. Let us look at the tentative schedule mentioned below. 

HP PAT 2023 Application Form

To be admitted to any HP college, one must complete the application form within the prescribed time limit. Some of the general information regarding the application form are given below. All the candidates must take care of this information before filling out the application form and try to avoid any mistakes. 

• Candidates must note that the application forms will be released from the midweek of April 2023. 
• Before filling out the application form, the candidates should go through the admission brochure, which will consist of all the instructions for filling out the application form. 
• Candidates must note that while filling out the application form, they need to mention certain crucial information in the application form, including personal information, educational qualifications, their course and stream, working mobile number and email ID. 
• All the candidates need to upload their scanned images of photographs and signatures in the dimensions and format prescribed and mentioned. 
• Once the application form is submitted, candidates must take a printout of the same for future reference. 

How to fill out the Application Form?

If you are determined to fill out the application form correctly, follow the steps below. Try to avoid committing any mistakes. 

• First of all, go to the official website of HP PAT by clicking on the official link. 
• Look for the tab “Apply Online” or “Register for 2023”. 
• Click on the tab to redirect you to a new page.
• Start filling out the application form with the details that are needed to be provided by you. Enter your personal information, educational qualifications, valid and working mobile number, and email ID. 
• Upload the documents and other required data in the mode and method prescribed. 
• Pay the application fee according to your category and in the mode mentioned. 
• Move to the confirmation page and take the application form and fee receipt printout. 

HP PAT 2023 Form Correction

Authorities will provide the form correction facility for a limited period. Candidates can make the corrections in that time and finally submit the form. It is advisable not to commit any mistake here because no other chance will be provided to the candidates. It will be provided once the last Date to submit the application form gets over. 

HP PAT 2023 Application Fees

The fees have been fixed by the authorities taking the examination. Candidates need to pay the application fee for the final approval of their application form. 

• Application fees can be paid in both methods that are namely online and offline. They can pay the fee using credit cards, debit cards, or Internet Banking. 
• Candidates can also pay the offline application fee through e-challan or SBI. The fee differs for the different categories. Let us have a look. 

HP PAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria required to apply for the exam are portrayed below. Aspirants should go through each of the criteria in detail and then proceed towards applying for a particular course if they are interested in taking the admission. The official authorities will be rejected from admission if they are not eligible for the selection. 

Some prevalent eligibility criteria are described below, and candidates must carefully read the same to avoid any mishap. Let us look at each one of them. 

• Nationality of the Candidate: All candidates applying for the exam must be of Indian origin. 
• Domicile of the Candidate: The Candidates must be domiciled in Himachal Pradesh and possess a valid domicile certificate to apply. 
• Educational Qualifications: All the candidates must have completed their 10th or equivalent exam from a recognized board or university to apply for HP Pat. 
• Marks Required: The candidates need to have scored a minimum of 35% marks in the qualifying examination. 
• Subjects Required: All candidates must have completed their 10th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as the compulsory subjects. 
• Appearing Candidates: All candidates appearing in the 10th examination are eligible to apply. They need to possess the certificate at the time of the counselling. 

HP PAT 2023 Exam Pattern

The essence of the exam pattern is known to all because it is of prime importance to be aware of the entire examination pattern before appearing at any entrance. A clear and comprehensive description of the exam pattern is provided below for the perusal of the candidates. All the candidates should start their preparation only after going through the exam pattern described below. 

• Examination Mode: The exam will be conducted offline, also known as OMR mode. 
• Duration of the Exam: As per the latest sources, the duration of the exam is going to be 3 hours maximum. No extra time will be allotted to the candidates. 
• Medium of the Exam: All the questions will be in English and Hindi. Candidates can attempt the exam in any one of the two mediums. 
• Total Questions: The paper will consist of 150 questions from different subjects. 
• Maximum Marks: The entire question paper carries 600 marks. 
• Marking Scheme: Per the latest pattern, every correct answer will be awarded four marks each, while one will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 

Here is the representation of the section-wise HP PAT Exam

HP PAT 2023 Syllabus

Try and comprehend the syllabus of the examination mentioned below in detail. The questions will be asked from the topics that are described here. It would be best if you only prepared according to the syllabus, as that would benefit you the most. 

The questions will be asked from different subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. Let us look at the distribution of sub-topics under these broad subjects. 

HP PAT 2023 Preparation Tips

Some of the valuable tips to enhance your preparation are given below. Candidates must consider these preparation tips and begin their studies to succeed in the exam. These preparation tips will act as icing on the cake, and the candidates can be helped through them. So, be determined and follow the tips mentioned.

• The crucial aspect is preparing for the examination as per the syllabus and the prescribed exam pattern that the official authorities have fixed. 
• All the candidates should be well aware of the basic concepts of the exam. Try to improve your understanding of the basic concepts. 
• Frame a strategy and timetable and then follow it regularly. Divide equal time for every subject and topic. 
• Focus more on the weak topics. Try to practice more questions from the same. 
• Candidates must attempt the previous year’s and online mock tests to analyze their preparation for the exam. 
• They should study regularly and access the recommended books and study materials. 
• Remain calm and eat healthily. Do not stress at the time of the exam. 

HP PAT 2023 Books

A wide range of books is available to boost your performance. Some of the precious and helpful books are mentioned below. Candidates can access the same and begin their preparation. 

HP PAT 2023 Exam Centers

The exam will be conducted on a state level, and the centres will be in Himachal Pradesh. All the candidates must choose the exam centres wisely while filling out the application form. 

It would be best to locate your exam centre a day before the examination to avoid any last-minute hurdles. Carry your admit card and valid ID proof at the centre. 

HP PAT 2023 Admit Card

HP PAT 2023 Admit Card has been available on 11th May 2023. All candidates must note that the admit card will be released online in the third week of March 2023. Admit cards will be released for those candidates whose application forms will be accepted. Everyone must carry the admit card in the printed format at the examination centre. 

One won’t be allowed to enter the exam hall if one fails to carry the admit card. You should download the admit card from the official website after checking that all the information printed on the admit card is correct and accurate. 

Admit cards will contain the name of the candidate, roll number of the candidate, photograph, signature, address, venue of the exam, reporting and leaving time, the shift of the exam, and so on. 

Keep the admit card safe with you until the admission process goes on. No postal means will be available to send the admit cards. 

HP PAT 2023 Answer Key

You can analyze your raw scores using the answer key, published online on the official website, in the final week of May 2023. The answer key will be released in PDF format, and you can match your answers from the same. 

It will help you predict whether you will secure admission and to which college. The answer key contains all the questions that are asked in the exam. Also, candidates will be given the objection facility for the answer key. Object in the stipulated period only. 

HP PAT 2023 Results

Candidates must be aware that the results will be declared by Takniki Shiksha Board, and as per the latest information, the results are expected to be released at the end of June 2023. Candidates must note that a merit list will be formed according to the scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam. 

In the case of the general category, the qualifying marks will be 90% to be a part of the counselling, while the qualifying marks for SC, ST, and OBC categories will be 60, which is 10% of the total marks. For more details, check the official website and official admission brochure. 

HP PAT 2023 Cut Offs

Cut-off marks refer to the minimum score the candidates must obtain in the different polytechnic courses several institutions provide through HP PAT. The cut-off varies according to several factors: the number of candidates, availability of the seats, normalization formula if applicable, level of the exam, difficulty of the exam, and so on. 

Below is the representation of the expected cut-off marks as per the category. Let us take a look at the same. 

HP PAT 2023 Counseling

Once the exam is conducted successfully and the results are published along with the merit list, the Central Admission Selection Committee will conduct the counselling process. It will be done online from June 2023. 

The merit list is formed according to the result of the entrance exam. Candidates must make sure that they provide certain documents at the time of the HP PAT counselling round. All the candidates will be provided admission according to their merit. 

The documents must be submitted to secure a seat for the polytechnic course. To participate in the counselling session, candidates need to register first, and then according to their marks, they will be given admission to the college. Some of the documents that are required for the counselling process are listed below. Take note of the same. 

• Marksheets of classes 10th and 12th
• Certificates of class 10th and 12th
• Scorecard of the HP PAT entrance exam
• Admit card of HP PAT 2023
• Admission letter 
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Transfer certificate
• Demand Draft
• Passport Size photographs
• Domicile Certificate

FAQs

Question- Can the application form be submitted in an offline mode?

Ans- As per the authorities’ rules, the application form can be submitted only online. 

Question-Will there be any correction facility available? 

Ans- Yes, the authorities will provide the correction facility for a limited time to make the changes in the application form. 

Question- What sort of questions will be asked in the exam?

Ans- All the questions are going to be objective only. Candidates need to choose one answer out of the options. 

Question- Is a domicile certificate necessary?

Ans- Yes, candidates need to possess a domicile certificate. 

If you have any other choirs about HP PAT 2023, you can leave your question below in the comment box.

Sunil Kushwaha

As a dedicated Biology Science graduate, I’m passionate about sharing the latest updates in national and state entrance exams through my blog. I aim to keep aspiring students informed about exam trends, important dates, and changes in syllabi. With a keen interest in education, I strive to offer valuable insights for students navigating the competitive landscape of entrance examinations and admission tests. Stay updated with me.