The HP PAT 2026 Syllabus is prescribed by HPTSB (HP Tech Board) and covers four subjects — Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English — at the Class 10 (Matriculation) NCERT / HPBOSE level. The HP PAT 2026 exam was held on June 7, 2026, and the result is expected on June 15, 2026. This syllabus page remains relevant for candidates preparing for the next HP PAT cycle, and for current candidates verifying their preparation against the official topic list. The HPTSB PAT / Himachal Polytechnic Entrance Test syllabus is published as part of the official HP PAT Prospectus at hptechboard.com. Refer to HP PAT Previous Year Question Papers and Sample Papers alongside this syllabus for a complete preparation strategy.
Latest: HP PAT 2026 exam held June 7, 2026. Result expected June 15, 2026 at hptechboard.com. Syllabus below remains valid for future HP PAT cycles.
HP PAT Syllabus 2026
How to study the syllabus of HP PAT?
To cover the HP PAT syllabus efficiently, start with the official HPTSB prospectus from hptechboard.com. The entire HP PAT syllabus is based on the Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT / HPBOSE curriculum — so a strong school-level foundation in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and English is the key to scoring well. Cover each subject topic-wise — theory first, then MCQ practice. Make formula sheets for Maths and Physics, summary notes for Chemistry chapters, and grammar / vocabulary notes for English. Solve full-length HP PAT mock tests and previous-year question papers under timed OMR conditions to build speed and accuracy.
HP PAT 2026 Syllabus PDF Download — The syllabus is part of the HP PAT Prospectus. Download Prospectus from hptechboard.com.
HP PAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper / OMR) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (10 AM to 1 PM) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English |
| Marking | +1 for each correct answer (no negative marking; verify in prospectus) |
| Language | English |
| Level | Class 10 (Matriculation) NCERT / HPBOSE level |
HP PAT 2026 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Section Weightage (Indicative)
| Subject | Indicative Weightage | Recommended Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ~25–30% | ~50–55 minutes |
| Physics | ~25% | ~45 minutes |
| Chemistry | ~25% | ~45 minutes |
| English | ~20–25% | ~30–35 minutes |
Note: Exact subject-wise question count may vary year to year. Always refer to the official HP PAT Prospectus on hptechboard.com for authoritative section-wise distribution.
HP PAT 2026 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics
1. Mathematics (Class 9–10 NCERT / HPBOSE Level)
- Algebra — Number Systems, Polynomials, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions
- Geometry — Lines and Angles, Triangles, Congruence and Similarity, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Constructions
- Coordinate Geometry — Distance Formula, Section Formula, Area of Triangle
- Trigonometry — Trigonometric Ratios, Identities, Heights and Distances (basics)
- Mensuration — Areas of plane figures, Surface Areas and Volumes of cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres, hemispheres
- Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode of grouped data; Cumulative frequency
- Probability — Theoretical / Classical Probability (single event)
- Real Numbers — Euclid’s Division Lemma, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Irrational Numbers, Decimal Expansions
2. Physics (Class 9–10 NCERT / HPBOSE Level)
- Motion — Distance, Displacement, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Equations of Motion, Uniform Circular Motion
- Force and Laws of Motion — Newton’s 3 Laws, Inertia, Momentum, Conservation of Momentum
- Gravitation — Universal Law of Gravitation, Weight, Mass, Free Fall
- Work, Energy & Power — Kinetic & Potential Energy, Conservation of Energy
- Sound — Production, Propagation, Reflection, Echo, Frequency, Amplitude, Ultrasound applications
- Light — Reflection by curved mirrors, Refraction, Lens Formula, Human Eye, Defects of Vision
- Electricity — Ohm’s Law, Resistance in Series/Parallel, Heating Effect, Electric Power
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — Magnetic Field, Solenoid, Electromagnetic Induction, Domestic Electric Circuits
- Sources of Energy — Conventional & Non-conventional; Solar, Wind, Nuclear basics
3. Chemistry (Class 9–10 NCERT / HPBOSE Level)
- Matter in Our Surroundings — States of Matter, Physical and Chemical Changes
- Atoms and Molecules — Laws of Chemical Combination, Atomic and Molecular Mass, Mole Concept basics
- Structure of the Atom — Electrons, Protons, Neutrons; Bohr’s Model; Valency; Atomic Number; Isotopes
- Chemical Reactions and Equations — Balancing, Types (Combination, Decomposition, Displacement, Redox)
- Acids, Bases and Salts — pH Scale, Indicators, Neutralisation, Common Salts
- Metals and Non-metals — Physical / Chemical Properties, Reactivity Series, Corrosion, Alloys
- Carbon and its Compounds — Covalent Bonding, Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Soaps and Detergents (basics)
- Periodic Classification of Elements — Mendeleev’s and Modern Periodic Table, Trends across periods and down groups
- Natural Resources — Air, Water, Soil; Pollution; Greenhouse Effect; Ozone Layer
4. English (Class 9–10 Level)
- Grammar — Tenses, Voice (Active/Passive), Reported Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Modals, Articles, Determiners, Prepositions, Conjunctions
- Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Homophones
- Reading Comprehension — Unseen Passages with inferential, factual, vocabulary, and meaning-based questions
- Sentence Structure — Detecting and correcting grammatical errors, sentence completion, rearranging jumbled words/phrases
- Parts of Speech — Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs (Finite/Non-finite), Adverbs, Adjectives, Conjunctions
- Functional Grammar — Conditionals, Comparisons, Connectors, Nominalisation
- Fill-in-the-blanks & Cloze Tests
- Dialogue Completion
Note: The exact subject-wise question count and weightage may vary year-on-year. Always refer to the official HP PAT Prospectus on hptechboard.com for the latest authoritative syllabus.
HP PAT Preparation Tips
- NCERT & HPBOSE textbooks are the foundation — cover Class 9 and Class 10 textbooks of Maths, Science (Physics + Chemistry), and English thoroughly.
- Practise MCQ-style problem solving for Maths and Science — HP PAT is fully objective.
- Build formula sheets for Maths and Physics; revise daily in the final 1–2 weeks.
- Read English passages daily from newspapers / magazines to improve comprehension speed and vocabulary.
- Master grammar rules — tenses, voice, reported speech, subject-verb agreement are very high-scoring.
- Solve 5–6 full-length sample papers + 3–5 previous-year papers in OMR format under timed conditions.
- Time allocation — with 3 hours for the paper, plan ~50 minutes for Maths, 45 for Physics, 45 for Chemistry, 30 for English + 10 minutes buffer for OMR review.
Recommended Books for HP PAT Preparation
- NCERT Mathematics — Class 9 and Class 10
- NCERT Science — Class 9 and Class 10 (covers Physics and Chemistry sections)
- NCERT English — First Flight, Footprints Without Feet (Class 10)
- HPBOSE Class 10 textbooks (if available)
- R.S. Aggarwal / R.D. Sharma — Mathematics for Class 10 (objective questions)
- Pradeep / S. Chand — Physics & Chemistry guides for Class 10
- Wren & Martin — High School English Grammar and Composition
- Arihant Himachal Pradesh PAT Polytechnic Pravesh Pariksha (Hindi) — specifically designed for HPTSB PAT
- AglaSem HP PAT Previous Year Question Papers + Sample Paper
HP PAT 2026
HP PAT (Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test / HPTSB PAT) is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (HPTSB / HP Tech Board), Dharamshala, for admission to 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Pharmacy / Technical fields at Government and Private Polytechnic Institutes and NCVT/SCVT-registered ITIs in HP. The HP PAT 2026 exam was held on June 7, 2026. Result is expected on June 15, 2026. Check the HP PAT 2026 result page and the answer key page for post-exam updates.
HP PAT Syllabus 2026 – An Overview
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | HP PAT 2026 |
| Full Form | Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | HP Tech Board (Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board) |
| Official Website | hptechboard.com |
| Exam Date | June 7, 2026 (Held) |
| Result Date | June 15, 2026 (tentative) |
| Number of Subjects | 4 — Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English |
| Syllabus Level | Class 9-10 NCERT / HPBOSE |
| Marking | +1 per correct answer (no negative marking; verify in prospectus) |
| Course | 3-Year Diploma in Engineering / Pharmacy / Technical fields |
| Similar Entrance Exams | Polytechnic Entrance Exams |
HP PAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs
HP PAT 2026 syllabus covers 4 subjects: (1) Mathematics (algebra, geometry, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics, probability), (2) Physics (motion, force, gravitation, work-energy, sound, light, electricity, magnetism), (3) Chemistry (matter, atoms-molecules, chemical reactions, acids-bases-salts, metals-non-metals, carbon-compounds, periodic table), and (4) English (grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence structure). All subjects are at the Class 9-10 NCERT / HPBOSE level.
The official HP PAT 2026 syllabus is published as part of the HPTSB Prospectus. Download the prospectus PDF from hptechboard.com under the HP PAT 2026 section. AglaSem also provides a clear topic-wise breakdown of the syllabus on this page for quick reference.
HP PAT Mathematics is at the Class 9-10 NCERT / HPBOSE level. Topics include algebra (number systems, polynomials, linear & quadratic equations, AP), geometry (triangles, circles, similarity), coordinate geometry, trigonometry (basics), mensuration (areas, volumes), statistics (mean/median/mode), and probability. Strong NCERT foundation is sufficient.
Yes — English is one of the four subjects in HP PAT alongside Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. The English section tests grammar (tenses, voice, reported speech, subject-verb agreement, modals, articles, prepositions), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution), reading comprehension, sentence structure, and functional grammar. Daily practice from Wren & Martin plus newspaper reading helps significantly.
Recommended books: NCERT Mathematics & Science (Class 9-10), HPBOSE Class 10 textbooks; R.S. Aggarwal / R.D. Sharma for Maths objective practice; Pradeep / S. Chand guides for Physics & Chemistry; Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar; and Arihant Himachal Pradesh PAT Polytechnic Pravesh Pariksha (Hindi) which is specifically designed for HPTSB PAT. Also use AglaSem’s HP PAT previous-year question papers and sample papers for OMR-format practice.
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