Polytechnic Admission Test 2023: The Directorate of Technical Education, Assam, has issued an official notification regarding admission to various polytechnic diploma courses in Assam State Government Polytechnics and Polytechnics outside Assam for the academic year 2023-24. Candidates who are Permanent Residents of Assam (except Central Government Employees quota) are invited to apply online for registration to the Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) 2023. For more information, please see the details below.
Polytechnic Admission Test 2023 Details
Name of course/s: 3 Year Diploma Course/s
Name of the test: Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) 2023
Academic session: 2023–2024
Test to be conducted by: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam
Test centres: State Govt. Engineering Colleges, State Polytechnics and at Tezpur, Mangaldai.
Date of test: 11th or 18th or 25th June 2023 (Sunday)
Time of test: 10 AM to 12 Noon (2 Hours)
Type of questions: Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Polytechnic Admission Test Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification: The HSLC or its equivalent examination, with Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects, must be passed in a single sitting by the candidate. Candidates must also have passed both the Theory and Practical examinations in Mathematics and Science on their own. In addition, candidates must obtain the following marks as specified by their categories.
| Category | Percentage |
| General | 40% |
| OBC/MOBC | 40% |
| Schedule Caste | 35% |
| Schedule Tribe | 33% |
Age Limit: The following is the candidate’s maximum age limit for the PET exam. Age will be calculated as of December 31, 2023.
| Category | Age Group |
| General | 20 Years 6 Months |
| OBC/MOBC | 20 Years 6 Months |
| Schedule Caste | 23 Years 6 Months |
| Schedule Tribe | 23 Years 6 Months |
| Institution outside Assam | 20 Years 6 Months |
PAT 2023 Application Fee
Application Fee: Candidates must pay Rs.500/- plus bank charges to complete the online application process for PAT 2023.
Online Mode of Payment: Candidates can pay their application fee through State Bank Collect, which accepts payments via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Offline Mode of Payment: After generating the Cash Deposit form from State Bank Collect in the final step of the Online Application, payment can also be made in cash at any State Bank of India branch.
How to Apply for Polytechnic Admission Test 2023?
> Scroll down and go to the Important Links section.
> Click on the “Online Apply Link” and complete the registration process.
> Next stage, click on “Online Apply Link” and Login.
> Enter all your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
> Pay the application fee according to your category and submit the form.
> Take a printout of the application form.
Important Dates of Polytechnic Admission Test
| Starting Date to Online Apply | 10th April 2023 |
| Last Date to Online Apply | 5th May 2023 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | Will be informed soon |
| Date of Admission Test | June 2023 |
Important Links of Assam Polytechnic Admission Test
| Online Apply Link | 10/04/2023 |
| Short Notification | Click Here |
| Information Brouchre | 10/04/2023 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Assam PAT 2023 FAQs
What is the age limit for the polytechnic exam in Assam 2023?
Candidates from the UR/OBC/MOBC categories should be no older than 20 years and 6 months as of December 31, 2023. SC/ST/PH candidates must be at least 23 years and 6 months old as of December 31, 2023.
What is the pass mark for the Assam Polytechnic entrance exam?
Aggregate Marks: 40% for general candidates, 35% for SC candidates, and 33% for ST candidates in mathematics and science subjects.
How can I get admission to the Polytechnic in Assam?
A state-level entrance exam is used to determine Assam Polytechnic Admission 2023. Assam Polytechnic Admission is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) based on the Assam PAT 2023.
Which board is Assam Polytechnic?
The institute is run by the Government of Assam’s Directorate of Technical Education and is accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).