Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test Result 2026
Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test Result
HP PAT 2026 Result Announced
The Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board Dharamshala (HPTSB) has announced the HP Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) 2026 result. The result is available on the official website at hptechboard.com.
Candidates can download the HP PAT scorecard 2026 PDF from the official portal. The HP PAT result will not be sent to candidates through email or post.
HP PAT 2026 Qualifying Marks
Qualifying marks for HP PAT 2026 counselling are based on the candidate's category. These are the minimum scores required to qualify for the written exam.
- SC/ST/OBC category: 60 marks (10% of total marks)
- General category: 90 marks (15% of total marks)
Selection cut-off marks for the HP PAT 2026 polytechnic entrance exam depend on the total number of candidates appeared and the difficulty level of the question paper. A separate merit list will be published based on the marks obtained.
HP PAT 2026 Result Dates
Important dates related to HP PAT 2026 result and counselling are listed below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| HP PAT 2026 Result Declaration | June 16, 2026 |
| Verification of Sports Certificates of the candidates seeking admission under the Sports Category | To Be Updated |
| Communication of Sports Credits to CDAC | To Be Updated |
| Updation of 10th Marks and filling of institution & course choices by eligible candidates (on the basis of PAT score) | To Be Updated |
| Allotment of Seats of 1st round of online counseling | To Be Updated |
| Reporting for admission by candidates and verification of original certificates and in the respective Polytechnics | To Be Updated |
| Vacancy list updation by Principles | To Be Updated |
| Display of Vacant Seats after 1st round of counselling | To Be Updated |
| Allotment of Seats in 2nd round of online counseling | To Be Updated |
| Reporting for admission by candidates and verification of original certificates and in the respective Polytechnics certificates in the respective Polytechnics | To Be Updated |
| Vacancy list updation by principals | To Be Updated |
| Display of Vacant Seats after 2nd round of counselling | To Be Updated |
How to Check HP PAT Result 2026
Follow the procedure below to check the HP PAT 2026 result.
- Go to the official website i.e. hptechboard.com.
- Click on the link "PAT-2026 Result Card".
- Enter your Login Id and Password.
- Your scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Candidates are advised to check all particulars mentioned in HP PAT 2026 result and take a printout of it.
Details on HP PAT 2026 Rank Card
The HP PAT 2026 Rank Card is an important document for candidates seeking admission to various Polytechnic courses in Himachal Pradesh. The rank card, along with the HP PAT Admit card, is required during the HP PAT 2026 Counselling Process.
The HP PAT scorecard contains details such as name, father's name, gender, date of birth, category/sub-category, application number, roll number, and marks secured. Candidates must download the HP PAT 2026 result from the official website only.
After the result is published, candidates can fill in course and institution preferences. The HP PAT 2026 cut off marks for the general category is 90 marks, and 60 marks for SC/ST/OBC categories.
HP PAT 2026 Cut Off
HP PAT cut off is the minimum score required for admission to polytechnic courses through the exam. The cut off depends on several factors.
- Number of applicants
- Number of seats available
- Previous year cut off marks
- Difficulty level of the entrance test
Here are the possible HP PAT 2026 cut off marks for different categories.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| OBC | 60 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 60 |
HP PAT 2026 Counselling
Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Board conducts counselling online through the official website. The counselling has started, and a list for the second round will be declared.
Candidates are selected based on seat availability and the choices they submitted. Candidates can download the counselling letter from the official website.
After seat allotment, candidates must report to the allotted centre at the specified time and date for document verification. If a candidate does not report on time, the seat allotment will be cancelled.
Documents Required for Verification
Candidates must bring original documents with attested photocopies for verification. The required documents are listed below.
- Class 10 passing certificate and mark sheet
- HP PAT 2026 Rank card
- HP PAT 2026 Admit card
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Character Certificate
- Aadhar Card (if available)
- Kashmiri Migrant certificate (if issued by competent authority)
- Medical fitness certificate
HP PAT 2026 Merit List
The HP PAT 2026 merit list is an important document for admission to polytechnic courses in Himachal Pradesh. The merit list and admit card are both required during the counselling round.
The merit list contains the following information.
- Name of the candidate
- Father's Name
- Candidate's gender
- Candidate's date of birth
- Category and Sub-category of the candidate
- Application Number
- Candidate's enrollment number
- Marks obtained by the candidate
- Rank obtained by the candidate
Seat Availability in Institutes
Candidates can check seat availability in government and private polytechnic and diploma-level institutes in Himachal Pradesh. The seat distribution is given below.
| Type of Seats | Percentage |
|---|---|
| All India Seats | 15% |
| General seats | 85% (less 15% management seats) |
| Management seats | 15% of 85% |
| Seats under tuition fee waiver scheme for 1st-year diploma | 5% over and above sanctioned seats |
| Seats under tuition fee waiver scheme for D.pharmacy | 5% within sanctioned intake |
Reservation or weightage will be provided as per government policy by the Admission Selection Committee. The category and sub-category filled in the online form will be final and cannot be changed. The decision of the Admission Selection Committee will be final.
HP PAT 2026 Tie-Breaking Criteria
A tie occurs when two or more candidates score equal marks or get the same rank. The official tie-breaking criteria are given below.
- In case of a tie, marks in Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Mathematics and English will be compared in that order.
- If the tie continues, the older candidate will be given priority.