HP PAT & LEET 2026 Counselling Registration Begins; Check Schedule and Apply Online
Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Board (HPTSB) has shared the counselling schedule. It includes the dates for PAT and LEET 2026 admissions. The official notification can be found on the board’s website at hptechboard.com. Candidates can complete the counselling process online at eakadamik.in. HP PAT is the state-level entrance exam for first-year diploma courses. LEET is the entrance test for lateral entry into second-year diploma courses. The schedule also covers admissions for pharmacy diploma programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The counselling process will take place in two online rounds. After these, there will be two offline centralised spot rounds.Choice filling for PAT applicants is already available on the portal.
HP PAT and LEET 2026 Counselling Key Details
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Start of applications and choice filling for 3-Year Diploma |
| 23 June 2026 | Start of applications and choice filling for 2-Year Diploma (LEET) |
| 27 June 2026 | Last date for 3-Year Diploma applications and choice filling |
| 30 June 2026 | Last date for 2-Year Diploma (LEET) applications and choice filling |
Source: hptechboard.com
How to Register for HP PAT and LEET 2026 Counselling?
Candidates need to go to the official admission portal at eakadamik.in. They should log in using their assigned registration number. New users can register for the first time on the portal. The system allows password recovery for those who forget their login details. Once logged in, candidates must update their results from qualifying exams. LEET applicants need to enter their Class 12 or ITI scores. They should then select at least one preferred college and course. There's no maximum limit on the number of choices they can select. Candidates must pay the counselling fee online before the deadline. The payment options include net banking, debit or credit card, or UPI. The portal advises using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the process.
What If Candidates Want to Change Their Choices?
Choices that are locked during the first round cannot be changed. However, candidates can adjust their preferred college or course in the second round.This option is available to those who are not satisfied with the first round's allotment.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Go to the official portal at eakadamik.in.
- Log in using your registration number or sign up as a new user.
- Update your qualifying exam results in the application form.
- Select at least one preferred college and course.
- Pay the counselling fee online using net banking, card, or UPI.
- Submit your application and download the confirmation receipt for records.