HPCET 2026: Registration (STARTS), Dates (OUT), Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility, Admission Process

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.

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

HPCET 2026 application form is now available online. While filling the application form, the students will have to fill out their information. Students will also have to select their exam centre and upload documents. HPCET 2026 application fee has to be paid through net banking, credit card or debit card. If the students do not register, then cannot attempt the exam.

How to fill HPCET application form 2026?

Candidates can follow steps given below to fill HPCET application form.

• Go to official website
• Candidates will have to click on registration link
• Once registered, they will have to log in and fill application form with required details.
• Preferred exam centres have to be submitted.
• Candidates will have to upload documents correctly.
• HPCET application fee has to be paid online.
• Finally, application form has to be submitted.

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 should 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 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.

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.

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 admit card date will be announced online. To download admit card, students will have to log in with User ID and password. Students can check their allotted exam centre, date, timings and guidelines from HPCET admit card. At exam centre, they will have to bring their admit card along with an original identity proof for verification. If documents are not shown at centre, then students will be not be allowed to attempt exam.

Steps to download HPCET admit card 2026

To download admit card, candidates can follow steps given below.

• Go to official wbesite.
• Candidates have to click on admit card link.
• They will have to log in with User ID and password.
• Admit card will be available online.
• Candidates have to download hall ticket.