
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), has released notification for the PAT 2023 (Polytechnic Admission Test 2023) Assam. Candidates who are eligible and interested can apply online to seek admission into Diploma courses in the State Government Polytechnic Colleges of Assam and Polytechnics outside Assam, against the seats allotted by the Government of India, for the session 2023-2024.
Polytechnic Admission Test Details
Course Name | 3 Year Diploma Course/s |
Test Name | Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) 2023 |
Academic Session | 2023–2024 |
Conducted by | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam |
Test Centers | State Govt. Engineering Colleges, State Polytechnics and at Tezpur, Mangaldai |
Test Date | 11th or 18th or 25th June 2023 (Sunday) |
Test Time | 10 AM to 12 Noon (2 Hours) |
Question Type | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
Eligibility Criteria of Polytechnic Admission Test 2023
Resident-ship: Candidate/s must be a permanent citizen of Assam.
Educational Qualification: Candidate must pass the H.S.L.C. or its equivalent examination in single sitting with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects. Candidates also must have passed individually in both Theory and Practical examinations in Mathematics and Science.
Required minimum average percentage in Mathematics and Science is as mentioned below.
Category | Percentage of Marks |
General | 40% |
OBC/ MOBC | 40% |
SC | 35% |
ST | 33% |
Age Limit
The category-wise maximum age limit as on 31st December 2023 is as given below.
Category | Age Limit |
UR and OBC/ MOBC | 20 Years 6 Months |
SC/ST | 23 years 6 months |
For Institutions outside Assam | 20 Years 6 Months |
Application Fee() of PAT
Application Fee
The application fee of PAT 2022 is Rs 500/- plus bank charges as applicable.
Payment Mode
Online: Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking .
Offline: Through Cash Deposit form from State Bank Collect in final step of Online Application.
How to Apply for Polytechnic Admission Test 2023?
Intending and eligible candidates who are permanent citizen of Assam may follow below mentioned steps to apply online for Polytechnic Admission Test for admission into Diploma Courses in the following State Government Polytechnics of Assam for the session 2023-2024.
Step 1: Go to Important Web-Links of Polytechnic Admission Test section .
Step 2: Click on Online Application Form link .
Step 3: Official PAT Application Portal will be opened.
Step 4: Register with all your personal credentials and pay the Application Fee.
Step 5: At the end, submit online application .
Important Dates of Polytechnic Admission Test 2023
Starting date of submission of online application: 10th April 2023
Last date of submission of online application: 5th May 2023
Issue of admit card:To be declared soon
Date of PAT 2023: June 2023
Exam Details of Polytechnic Admission Test 2023
Date of Exam: 11th or 18th or 25th June 2023 (Sunday)
Time of Exam: 10 AM to 12 Noon
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Subjects of Exam: Mathematics and Science
Full Marks: 100 Marks
Venue of Exam: The Admission Test will be held in Government Polytechnics/ Institutions of Assam under the Directorate of Technical Education, Assam and in selected centres at Mangaldoi and Tezpur.
Read More: PAT Assam Previous Year Question Papers
Important Web-Links of Polytechnic Admission Test
Online Application Form | Click Here |
Official Notification | Click Here |
Information Brouchre | Click Here |
Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of PAT 2023
Q: Who is eligible to apply for PAT 2023?
A: Candidates who have passed the HSLC or equivalent examination with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects and secured a minimum of 40% marks (average) in Mathematics and Science are eligible to apply for PAT 2023.
Q: What is PAT 2023?
A: PAT stands for Polytechnic Admission Test. It is an entrance exam conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam for admission into Diploma Courses in the State Government Polytechnics of Assam and Polytechnics outside Assam (against seat allotted by the Govt. of India) for the session 2023–2024.
Q: What is the mode of application for PAT 2023?
A: The mode of application is online.
Q: What is the last date to apply for PAT 2023?
A: The last date to apply for PAT 2023 is yet to be announced by the conducting authority.
Q: What is the exam pattern of PAT 2023?
A: The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and will be conducted for a duration of 2 hours. The questions will be based on Mathematics and Science subjects of the HSLC syllabus.
Q: When will PAT 2023 be conducted?
A: PAT 2023 will be conducted on either 11th or 18th or 25th June 2023 (Sunday) from 10 AM to 12 Noon.
Q: What is the official website to apply for PAT 2023?
A: The official website to apply for PAT 2023 is yet to be announced by the conducting authority.