The official notification from H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board mentions the HP PAT exam pattern. In order to prepare for the exam, candidates must consult the HP PAT pattern 2026. The duration of the examination, the number of questions, the maximum score, and other factors make up the HP PAT 2026 exam pattern. Candidates can better comprehend the exam's structure by consulting the HP PAT exam pattern 2026.
Subject
Questions
Marks
Mathematics
50
200
Physics
Chemistry
30
120
English
20
80
Total
150
600
Exam Pattern Details
Particulars
Details
Exam mode
Offline (Pen and paper based)
Exam language
Hindi & English (In case of language exam, the medium of language will be English)
Type of questions
MCQs
Number of questions
Total marks
Duration
3 hours
Marking scheme
4 marks will be awarded for marking the right answer and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer
Q1. What is the mode of the HP PAT 2026 exam?
Ans. The exam is conducted in offline (pen-paper/OMR-based) mode at designated centers across Himachal Pradesh.
Q2. How many questions are there and what is the total duration?
Ans. There are 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be answered in 3 hours. No sectional time limits apply.
Q3. What is the marking scheme?
Ans. Each correct answer gives +4 marks, incorrect answer deducts -1 mark, and unanswered questions score 0. Total marks: 600.
Q4. How are questions distributed across subjects?
Ans. Mathematics: 50 questions (200 marks), Physics: 50 (200 marks), Chemistry: 30 (120 marks), English: 20 (80 marks).
Q5. Is the exam available in Hindi or only English?
Ans. Questions (except English section) appear in both English and Hindi. English section is in English only.
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