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The HP PAT Previous Year Question Papers have been released, and you can now download the HP PAT Question Papers in PDF format from indcareer. These question papers cover the years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and other past years, featuring actual questions asked in the Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) by the HP Tech Board.
By solving these previous year question papers, you can enhance your preparation and increase your chances of scoring high marks and securing a good rank in the HP PAT exam.
HP PAT Previous Year Question Papers
- HP PAT 2025 Question Paper
- HP PAT 2024 Question Paper
- HP PAT 2023 Question Paper
- HP PAT 2022 Question Paper
HP PAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Understanding the pattern helps you manage your time during the 3-hour examination.
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR based)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 600
- Marking: +4 for every correct answer; -1 for every incorrect answer (Negative Marking applies).
Subject-wise Distribution
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 50 | 200 |
| Physics | 50 | 200 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 |
| English | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 150 | 600 |
HP PAT 2026 Important Dates
Stay ahead of the schedule for the 2026 session:
- Official Notification: Expected late February 2026.
- Online Registration: Starts March 2026.
- HP PAT 2026 Exam Date: May 17, 2026 (Tentative).
- Admit Card Release: 1 week before the exam.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on NCERT: Approximately 90% of the questions in Science and Maths are derived directly from the Class 9 and 10 NCERT textbooks.
- Prioritize Maths & Physics: These two sections account for 400 out of 600 marks. Master high-weightage topics like Algebra, Trigonometry, Light (Reflection/Refraction), and Electricity.
- Negative Marking Strategy: Since there is a penalty for wrong answers, avoid blind guessing. Only attempt questions where you can eliminate at least two options.
HP PAT
The Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test (HP PAT) is an entrance exam conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (HPTSB) for admission to various polytechnic institutes in the state of Himachal Pradesh. These institutes offer diploma courses in engineering, non-engineering, and other technical fields.
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HP PAT Question Papers – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | HP PAT |
| Full Form | Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test |
| Study material Here | Question Papers of HP PAT |
| Similar Exams | Polytechnic Entrance Exams |
| Official Body for Exam and Its Syllabus | HP Tech Board |
| Full Name of Body | Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board |
| Level of Examination | State Level |
| States of Region Where Institutes Accepting Exam Scores Are | Himachal Pradesh |
| Exam and Syllabus Official Website | hptechboard.com |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Diploma |
| Colleges Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Government and Private Polytechnics |