What are the opening and closing marks in the GCET cutoff?

Opening and closing marks in GCET cutoff will be minimum and maximum scores that candidates have to score for higher chances of admissions into their preferences. After checking different factors related to examination, authorities will prepare cutoff of GCET. It is to be noted that GCET cutoff will be different for every course, college and category that are selected by candidates.

Is revision important for HPCET preparation?

During HPCET preparation, revision is important. Candidates should revise everyday so that they do not forget what they have already studied.

How can I identify the important topics of GCET syllabus?

For GCET preparation, candidates should identify important topics of syllabus. Candidates can check previous years' sample and question papers to know important topics.

In which mode is the NMIMS CET application form available?

NMIMS CET application form is released online. Candidates can fill and submit application form at official website. Offline applications will not be accepted.

What is HPCET qualifying cutoff?

HPTU does not release the official HPCET qualifying cutoff. Candidates have to attempt the entrance exam and admission will be done based on their obtained ranks.

How many rounds are there in HPCET counselling?

HPTU is expected to conduct two rounds of HPCET counselling. Candidates who are not allotted in first round will be eligible for second round of counselling.

What is the counselling process for HPCET?

During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to register with required details and upload their documents. Non-HPCET candidates have to pay the counselling fee. Allotment will be announced online.

What are the documents required for HPCET counselling?

During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to submit their score card, 10th and 12th class marksheet, category certificate and more for verification.

What is the total score in HPCET?

During HPCET, students will have to attempt 150 questions. For every correct answer, four marks will be allotted. The total score that can be secured in HPCET is 600. However, one mark is deducted for incorrect answers.

Is HPCET easy or tough?

The level of HPCET is similar to 12th standard syllabus. If candidates are well prepared for their board exams, they can be considered ready for HPCET too. Overall, HPCET is easier than national level exams such as JEE Mains.

Is there any provision for conducting the HPCET exam twice in a year?

HPCET is conducted as an annual exam. Currently, there is no provision for conducting it twice a year. If any change is made, it will be announced at official website.

Can the eligibility for HPCET be changed?

HPCET eligibility criteria is released at official website. No changes in eligibility are expected for HPCET 2026. However, if any changes are made, it will be announced online.

What is section-wise weightage in HPCET?

According to pattern, HPCET will consist of three sections. All three sections will consist of 60 questions each. Out of total 180 questions, 150 have to be attempted.

Is there negative marking in HPCET?

There is negative marking in HPCET. For every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted.

What is the duration of HPCET?

HPCET exam pattern will be released online. According to pattern, duration of exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Extra time will not be given to complete exam. Students will have to answer 150 objective questions within duration.

Will HPCET be held online?

No. HPCET will be held offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. Candidates will have to report to their allotted centre and attempt the examination in offline mode. HPCET consists of multiple-choice questions that have to be attempted in 3 hours 15 minutes. All of the answers have to be marked in OMR sheets. The entrance examination will not be held in any other mode.

Which section is difficult to prepare in HPCET?

As per previous years' analysis, most students find Mathematics as the most difficult section to prepare in HPCET due to its lengthy and tough questions.

How much time is sufficient for HPCET preparation?

Candidates are advised to start their HPCET preparation as early as possible so that they have enough time for revision. Most students start their preparation along with their board exams.

Is HPCET exam pattern important for exam preparation?

Yes, HPCET exam pattern is important for preparation since it will help them to know how the examination will be held and be accordingly prepared for it.

Is it compulsory to attempt the Mathematics section of HPCET?

Yes, candidates will have to attempt the Mathematics section of HPCET. All three sections have to be attempted to qualify and secure a valid score.

In how many cities is HPCET exam held?

HPCET is held at various exam cities of the state. The list of cities where the examination will be held will be available while filling online application form of HPCET.

What is the HPCET 2026 admit card date?

HPCET 2026 admit card has been released online.

How can I download the HPCET admit card?

HPCET admit card is released online at official website. To access and download admit card, candidates will have to go to login using their User ID and password.

Which details are present in the HPCET admit card?

Candidates will be able to check personal and examination related details on the HPCET admit card. Before downloading the admit card, the candidates should check the details carefully. If any mistakes, they contact the authorities immediately.

What is the passing marks for HPCET?

There is no official passing marks for HPCET. For admission into participating colleges of the state, ranks obtained in exam will be considered.

What is good rank in HPCET exam?

For admissions into top colleges under HPCET, candidates should score under 500. With rank of 500 to 1000, they can be eligible for lesser competitive courses in top colleges.

What after HPCET result?

After HPCET results are declared, candidates will have to participate in counselling. During counselling, candidates will have to register, upload documents, fill choices and pay fee. However, candidates who have a valid HPCET score will not be required to pay counselling fee. All registered candidates will have to report to counselling venue for seat allotment. Allotment of seats will be done based on candidate's rank and preferences.

When will HPCET 2026 result be declared?

HPCET 2026 result has been released. Candidates can check their marks obtained in exam through result.

Will the final HPCET answer key be available?

Yes, The authorities will release the final HPCET answer key. After receiving the objections submitted against the provisional HPCET answer key, the authorities will review them. The final answer key of HPCET will be prepared after all of the objections are reviewed. Candidates will be able to use the final HPCET answer key to calculate their probable secured scores in the entrance exam. The authorities will not accept any objections against the final answer key. HPCET results will be prepared based on the final HPCET answer key.

What is the marking scheme of HPCET?

HPCET marking scheme is released online. Candidates should check marking scheme carefully to understand how their responses will be marked. For every correct answer, authorities will award four marks to candidates. However, one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Which details can be checked through the HPCET answer key?

HPCET answer key will consist of the correct responses to the question paper. After downloading answer key of HPCET, candidates can check subject-wise question number and it's corresponding answers. No other details regarding HPCET will be provided in the answer key.

What are the steps to download the HPCET answer key?

To download HPCET answer key, candidates have to visit the official website. Since HPCET answer key will be released as a PDF, no log in credentials are needed. The paper category has to be selected and answer key will be available.

When will HPCET 2026 be held?

HPCET 2026 exam date was announced online. The authorities conducted HPCET 2026 as an offline test at various centres on May 10, 2026.

What is the HPCET 2026 application form date?

HPCET 2026 application process has ended. Final date to submit online application form was April 22.

Can I do BTech without HPCET?

For admissions into the BTech courses offered participating colleges of HPCET, the candidates will require HPCET score. However, students with JEE Main and 12th class qualifying exam marks are also accepted.

How many papers are there in HPCET?

According to HPCET pattern, there is only one exam paper. However, the paper is divided into three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

How is HPCET exam centre allocated?

While filling online HPCET application form, candidates will have to select their choice of exam centre. Based on order of preferences submitted, HPCET exam centre will be allocated.

Can the HPCET application form be filled offline?

No, HPCET application form cannot be filled offline. Candidates will have to fill online application form at official website.

HPCET 2026: Counselling (Starts), Dates, Admission Process

HPCET 2026 Counselling Registration

19 Jun '26 - 30 Jun '26

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 11:38 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

HPCET 2026: Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has commenced the HPCET 2026 counselling registration process. Candidates can now register for HPCET counselling 2026 until final date, which is June 30. During HPCET counselling, candidates have to login and fill out their details, upload documents, and pay counselling fee. Selection of courses and colleges has to be done in order of preference. HPCET 2026 seat allotment will be announced online. Admissions will be done based on candidates' HPCET 2026 result.

HPCET is conducted as an annual exam to select students for BTech admissions. Students who qualify the entrance exam will be eligible for admissions into the participating engineering colleges of the state. However, the authorities will also accept students based on JEE Main and 12th class qualifying exam marks. Read to know more about HPCET 2026.

Table of contents

What is HPCET?
HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
HPCET 2026 Highlights
HPCET 2026 Counselling
HPCET 2026 Result
HPCET 2026 Syllabus
HPCET 2026 Exam Pattern
HPCET 2026 Preparation Tips
HPCET 2026 Application Form
HPCET 2026 Admit Card
HPCET 2026 Answer Key
HPCET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is HPCET?

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) is organized by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) to provide BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA admissions into the participating institutes of the state. HPCET is held offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test at various exam centres. BTech admissions are also offered based on JEE Main and 12th standard qualifying examination scores.

HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HPCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
19 Jun ' 26 - 30 Jun ' 26	HPCET 2026 Counselling Registration ONGOING

Dates	Past Exam Dates
08 Jun ' 26	HPCET 2026 Result
28 May ' 26	HPCET 2026 final answer key
13 May ' 26	HPCET 2026 answer key
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HPCET 2026 Highlights

The important highlights of HPCET 2026 can be checked from the table given below.

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET)
Conducted By	Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU)
Exam Level	Undergraduate
Exam Frequency	Annual
Mode of Exam	Pen-and-Paper-Based Test
Total Registrations	N/A
Course offered through the exam	BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA
Exam Fees	General Category - INR 1,600 SC/ST/BPL Category - INR 800
Exam Duration	3 hours 15 minutes
Number of Sections	3 - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Total Questions	150
Marking Scheme	4 marks will be given for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Medium of Exam	English
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	Participating colleges of Himachal Pradesh
No. of Test Cities	11
Official Website	himtu.ac.in
Contact Details	HP CET Email ID: examhptu@gmail.com HP CET Helpline: 01972-224159

HPCET 2026 Counselling

DeskCalendar Counselling: 19 Jun ' 26 - 30 Jun ' 26

To be registered for HPCET counselling 2026, qualified candidates can now log in with required details. After logging in, they will have to update their details, upload documents and pay required fee. Candidates will also have to choose their colleges and courses in order of preference. HPCET 2026 counselling registration fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card. The authorities will announce HPCET seat allotment 2026 result online. Candidates will be allotted according to their merit and preferences. HPTU also accepts JEE Main scores and 12th standard marks for admissions. Once allotted, they will have to confirm their admisison before last date.

HPCET 2026 Result

HPCET result 2026 has been released. Candidates can now download HPCET result 2026 at himtu.ac.in. HIMTU will not use any other mode to release result. Through the HPCET result, candidates can check their scores obtained in exam. No requests to make changes in the scores will be accepted. HPCET 2026 merit list will be prepared according to performance of the candidates in the exam. Qualified candidates will be able to register for counselling.

How to check HPCET 2026 result?

Candidates will be able to download HPCET result 2026 by following steps given below.

Go to himtu.ac.in
Click on result link.
No login details are needed.
HPCET result has to be downloaded

HPCET 2026 Syllabus

HPCET 2026 syllabus has been released. Through official HPCET syllabus, candidates can check subjects and topics that has to be studied for examination. Level of HPCET syllabus will be similar to 12th class qualifying exam. Before starting exam preparation, students should become familiar with syllabus so that they can prepare a study plan. Topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are included in official syllabus. To score good marks, students should study entire syllabus well during preparation.

HPCET 2026 Exam Pattern

HPTU has released HPCET 2026 exam pattern soon. Through exam pattern, students can check how entrance examination will be held. HPCET exam pattern consists of details regarding examination mode, duration, sections, type of questions, marking details and more. Students can know how to prepare for exam if they are familiar with pattern.

HPCET 2026 Preparation Tips

While preparing for exam, students should follow important HPCET 2026 preparation tips. Some important tips are given below.

Before starting preparation, students should check HPCET 2026 exam pattern and syllabus carefully. Through pattern and syllabus, candidates can know subjects to study and how exam will be held.
Students should prepare a study plan so that they cover all topics before exam. This will help them to study for exam in an bettee way.
Mock exams and sample papers should be solved daily.
Students should include revision in study plan.

HPCET 2026 Application Form

HPCET 2026 registration has ended. Candidates had to fill all correct details in online HPCET application form 2026. They also had to upload their documents and pay required fee. After last date, no applications were accepted. Candidates had to pay required fee through net banking/credit card/debit card. All of the submitted details had to be valid and correct. Unregistered candidates will not be eligible for exam.

Steps to fill HPCET 2026 application form

To fill online application form of HPCET 2026, candidates had to follow steps given below.

Go to himtu.ac.in
Click on application form link.
Candidates had to register with required details.
Once registered, they had to fill online application form with their personal and academic information. Candidates also had to choose their preferred centres.
Scanned documents had to be uploaded correctly.
HPCET 2026 application fee had to be paid online.

HPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can take a look at the eligibility criteria required for admission to BTech programmes through HPCET. Before registration, the candidates had to check the official eligibility criteria carefully. Those who fail to meet the eligibility criteria are not considered for admission into the participating institutes.

BTech (Direct): The candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.

Basic admission criteria for BTech programmes:

In case the seats remain vacant after exhausting the merit of JEE (Main) and HPCET, the remaining seats will be filled up based on the merit of the 12th standard examination conducted by a recognized Board or University.
The number of seats remaining vacant after taking admission based on each test/examination will be shifted and filled based on the next text/examination in continuous order.

Note: The % indicates the marks obtained by the candidate in the entrance test/10+2 examination out of the total marks assigned to the entrance test/examination.

HPCET 2026 Admit Card

HPCET 2026 admit card has been released. Registered candidates can access HPCET 2026 hall ticket online at official website. To log in, they will have to use their User ID and password. Through admit card, candidates can check their allotted centre, date, timings, guidelines and more. While reporting to their allotted exam centre, they had to bring a print out of their hall ticket along with a valid ID proof. Without these documents, they were not considered eligible for exam.

How to download HPCET 2026 admit card?

Candidates can follow steps given below to download their hall ticket.

Visit official HPCET 2026 website
Candidates will have to go to the official admit card download link.
Login has to be done using User ID and password.
Hall ticket has to be downloaded and printed out.

HPCET 2026 Answer Key

HPCET answer key 2026 has been released. No login details are needed to download HPCET answer key, as it is available in PDFs. Using answer key, candidates can calculate probable secured scores. Final answer key has been prepared after checking all objections submitted against provisional key. HPCET result will be prepared based on final answer key.

To raise objections against provisional key, candidates had to submit objections personally as written complaints to Controller of Examinations, H.P. Technical University, Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur -177001 or through email to arsecrecy[at]gmail.com. Along with objections, supporting proofs also had to be submitted.

HPCET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for HPCET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q: Will HPCET counselling be held online?

Yes, the authorities will conduct HPCET counselling 2026 in online mode. All qualified candidates will have to register at official website.

Q: Are mock tests important for HPCET preparation?

While preparing for HPCET, candidates should attempt mock tests regularly. This will help them to know how entrance exam will be held.

Q: How can I check my HPCET result?

The authorities releaseS HPCET result online. Candidates will be able to check their obtained scores and ranks through the HPCET result. No login is required as it is available in PDFs.

Q: What is the application fee of HPCET?

Candidates will have to pay exam fee for HPCET application form to register for the exam. They can make fee payment online through net banking/debit card/credit card/UPI. HPCET application fee for SC/ST/BPL category candidates is INR 800 and other category candidates will pay INR 1,600. If candidates fail to pay the fee, then their application will be rejected.

Q: Do I need to study the entire HPCET syllabus?

Candidates should prepare for entrance exam using entire HPCET syllabus. Since question paper will be prepared using topics of syllabus, it will help students if they are familiar with official syllabus. Some important topics can also be selected and students can focus on them more.

Q: How can I register for HPCET?

Candidates can register for HPCET online. During registration, the candidates have to provide their basic details. A password also has to be generated for future login.

Q: What are the tips to create a personalized timetable for HPCET?

While preparing the timetable for HPCET, students should divide official syllabus and topics so that they cover everything before exam. Mock tests and revision should also be included in timetable.

Q: Is there a tie-breaking rule for HPCET result?

Yes, the authorities do prepare tie-breaking rules in case two or more candidates secure the same marks in HPCET or the qualifying exam. In such situations, firstly, the candidates who have a higher HPCET score in Physics will be ranked higher, followed by Chemistry. In case the tie still remains, then the qualifying examination marks will be taken into consideration for allotment of ranks. Finally, if the tie does not break, then the candidates who are older in age will be allotted the higher rank.

Q: Which documents have to be verified during HPCET counselling?

While reporting to the allotted colleges to confirm their admission through HPCET counselling, the candidates will have to present certain documents for verification. If the candidates unable to present their documents for verification, then they will not be able to confirm their admission. The list of certificates to be presented for verification are listed below.

HPCET/JEE Main/12th standard result
10th standard mark sheet
12th standard mark sheet
10th standard pass certificate (for age proof)
Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
School leaving certificate

Q: Do I have to attempt all questions in the HPCET paper?

In HPCET, students are advised to answer as many questions as they can. Since there is no negative marking, students will raise their chances of scoring well if they answer all questions. HPCET exam will have 150 objective questions.

Q: Can I present a soft copy of ID proof at HPCET exam centre?

HPTU authorities will not accept soft copies of ID proof at exam centre. While reporting for exam, candidates will have to bring their original valid ID proof along with HPCET hall ticket to the centre for verification.

Q: How will I know the HPCET seat allotment date?

HPCET 2026 seat allotment dates will be announced soon. Allotment of seats will be done as per candidate's rank and preferences.

Q: I have a HPCET score. Do I need to pay the counselling fee?

Candidates with valid HPCET score will not pay counselling fee. They can register and fill out their choice of colleges and courses in order of preference, without paying fee. Only those who are applying with their JEE Main/12th standard qualifying exam scores need to pay counselling fee (INR 1,600 for General and INR 800 for Reserved Category). The fee should be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.