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The tentative exam dates for HP PAT and LEET 2026 have been released on the official website. Candidates can read the relevant details in the news below.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of Technical Education (HPBTE) has released the tentative exam dates for the Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) 2026 and the Lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET) 2026. Candidates can check and download the schedule from the official website. According to the released schedule, the HP PAT 2026 exam will be held on May 17, 2026, while the HP LEET 2026 exam will be held on May 24, 2026. These entrance tests are conducted for admission to the first semester (PAT) and third semester (LEET) of diploma programs in government and private polytechnic institutions in the state.

How to Check the Schedule

Candidates can check the exam schedule through the steps given below:

• First, candidates need to visit the official website.
• Then, candidates need to click on the relevant link on the homepage.
• After that, the exam schedule notice will open.
• Now, candidates can check and download it.

Direct Link to the Schedule

Exam Timings

According to the official notice, the HP PAT 2026 exam will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. On the other hand, the HP LEET 2026 exam will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Candidates are advised to reach their examination centers well in advance to avoid last-minute problems.

Application Process

The board has also shared tentative details about the application schedule. The application forms for HP PAT 2026 are expected to be released in March 2026, while the HP LEET 2026 application forms are likely to be available from April 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for updates on new and important announcements related to this.