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Updated On Date: Dec 01, 2025

HP PAT 2026 COUNSELING

HP PAT 2026 counseling will be conducted online tentatively starting in the second week of June 2026 on the official HP Tech Board website (hptechboard.com). It is mandatory for qualified candidates to participate in the counseling process to secure admission to polytechnic courses.

Counseling Process Overview

Registration: Candidates must register online for counseling using their HP PAT roll number and other credentials.
Choice Filling: Registered candidates fill in their preferred courses and colleges in order of priority.
Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit (rank in HP PAT), category reservation, and availability of seats in preferred institutes.
Document Verification & Reporting: Candidates who receive seat allotment must report to the allotted institution with original documents for verification and fee payment.

Counseling Rounds

Usually, the process includes two main rounds of counseling followed by spot rounds to fill vacant seats.
Candidates not satisfied with first round allotment or not allotted seats can participate in the second round with the option to modify choices.
Spot counseling is conducted offline for final remaining vacancies.

Required Documents at Counseling

Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
Birth certificate
Category certificate (if applicable)
Domicile certificate
HP PAT Admit Card & Counseling allotment letter
Identity proof (Aadhar card or equivalent)
Medical fitness certificate
Bank account details (for scholarship/fee refund)

HP PAT 2026 Counseling FAQs

Q1. When does HP PAT 2026 counseling start?

Ans. Counseling registration begins tentatively in the second week of June 2026 on hptechboard.com, after result declaration (first week June). Exact schedule released post-results.

Q2. Is counseling online or offline?

Ans. Primarily online (registration, choice filling, seat allotment); physical reporting at allotted institute for document verification and fee payment. Spot rounds may be offline.

Q3. Who is eligible for counseling?

Ans. Only candidates qualified in HP PAT 2026 merit list (based on cutoff); merit rank determines seat allotment priority.

Q4. What documents are required at reporting?

Ans. HP PAT admit card/result, Class 10 marksheet/certificate, domicile certificate, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), ID proof, medical fitness certificate, 4 passport photos.

Q5. What are the counseling rounds?

Ans. Typically 2 online rounds + spot round for vacant seats. Participate in Round 2 if unsatisfied with Round 1 allotment (choice modification allowed)

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HP PAT 2026 APPLICATION FORM

HP PAT 2026 APPLICATION FORM HP PAT 2026 application form will be available online only on hptechboard.com, starting tentatively in the first week of April 2026, with submission deadline in the fourth week of April. Steps of Application Process Ne...

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