HSTES Counselling Dates 2026: The Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) has announced the official state-level counselling schedule for 2026. This timeline applies to admissions for BE/BTech, BTech (LE), BArch, BPharm/BPharm (LE), and Diploma programs.
Note that an online common entrance test (OCET) is held especially for BPharm admission. However, admission to BE/BTech courses is based on the ranks of JEE Main. On the other hand, BArch admission is based on NATA or JEE Main paper 2. Further, BPharm (LE) and BTech (LE) admission is based on qualifying marks. Get the detailed HSTES 2026 counselling schedule below.
- HSTES Counselling 2026: Dates and Schedule
- HSTES Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Date
- HSTES 2026 Document Verification Dates
- HSTES 2026 Choice Filling Dates
- HSTES Counselling Registration Date 2026
- HSTES Counselling Physical Reporting Date
HSTES Counselling 2026: Dates and Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HSTES 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul ' 26 - 13 Jul ' 26 | HSTES 2026 counselling Physical reporting of the candidates at the allotted institute - Round 2 |
| 08 Jul ' 26 | HSTES 2026 counselling Result of Seat Allotment - Round 2 |
| 02 Jul ' 26 - 06 Jul ' 26 | HSTES 2026 filling up of choices and locking of choices - Round 2 |
HSTES Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Date
The HSTES seat allotment results are published on the official website, accessible by logging in with your Roll Number and Password. The downloadable provisional allotment letter specifies your assigned institute, branch, and designated reporting dates.
Seat Upgradation and Retention Rules
- To Upgrade: Select "Accept Participation" to enter the next round, and fill in choices that rank higher than your current allocation.
- To Keep Your Current Seat: Do not participate in subsequent counselling rounds.
- To Hold Your Seat During Upgrades: If you enter the second round but decide to keep your initial seat, delete all new choices during that stage to retain the original allotment
Commonly asked questions
The selection criteria for BTech admission in HSTES counselling is NATA / JEE Main paper 2 ranks. The proper inter-se-merit and ranks shall be displayed on the official website for the candidates to check. Based on the ranks provided to the candidates in the HSTES merit list, candidates will be allotted seats during the seat allotment.
The PPP ID is a unique eight-digit Family ID designed to establish authentic, verified, and reliable data for all families in Haryana. The Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) initiative has been introduced to have a digital record of families, by providing each family with a 8 digit unique ID number.
This ID will be linked to records of births, deaths, and marriages, allowing for automatic updates of family data as life events occur, all with the family's consent. Haryana Candidates should fill out their Parivar Pehchan Patra Number (PPP ID) Number mandatorily while registering for HSTES counselling.
HSTES 2026 Document Verification Dates
Candidates must upload all necessary documents to the HSTES counselling portal after registration and before the deadline. These documents will be verified before proceeding to the choice-filling process and will also be required during physical reporting. Make sure to have the following documents ready:
- Candidates are required to produce any of the following for consideration in Resident of other than Haryana State Category (RoHC) if the candidate does not have their PPP ID:
- Other State “Domicile Certificate” issued by Competent Authority of other State.
- 10+2 or the Latest Qualification Proof from a State Other than Haryana.
- Affidavit from the parents working as Govt. Employee in a State other than the Haryana State.
- Haryana Residence Certificate (In case a candidate has not passed the qualifying exam from the School situated in Haryana)
- Scheduled Caste (SC) Certificate, Deprived Schedule Caste (SCD) certificate, Backward Class Certificate (BCA or BCB), if applicable and creamy layer / annual parental income certificate as per No. 40/13/2024-1SW and should be matched/verified from their PPP ID and a certificate of BC Category issued by the competent authority.
- Certificate in respect of Divyang (PH) Candidates as per as per the PPP ID of the candidate.
- Certificate required to be furnished by the Children & Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters.
- Certificate from wards of Deceased/ Disabled/ Discharged Military/ Para Military Personnel/ Ex-Servicemen or Ex-Personnel of Para-Military Forces.
- Certificate from wards of ex-employees of Indian Defense Services/ Para Military Forces.
- Annual Parental Income, in the case of TFW, BCA and BCB Categories as per the PPP ID of the candidate.
- Income and asset certificate in the case of EWS category.
- Relevant Kashmiri Migrants (KM) certificate in support of their claim from the competent authority or Relief Commissioner.
- Relevant certificate of HGST (Haryana Govt School Topper).
Commonly asked questions
After candidates successfully submit the HSTES application form, they must undergo a document verification process. BPharm candidates, however, need to first qualify in the Online Common Entrance Test (OCET).
To participate in the centralized online HSTES counseling, candidates are required to upload their certificates and documents on the website by the specified key dates. A merit list will be published based on qualifying exam marks for all candidates, except those in the BE/BTech course. Only those whose documents are successfully verified will be included in this merit list. Based on their ranks, candidates can then fill in their choices during the HSTES counseling.
Seats will be allotted according to the candidates' inter-se merit rank, category, and the choices they have filled. Only candidates whose names appear on the HSTES merit list can participate in the choice filling process.
In the HSTES application procedure, fee payment is the last step where a candidate has to pay the requisite application fee. The candidate can make payment of the application fee via E-challan, Debit Card/ Credit Card or Net banking. Check below for fee details:
For General Category : Application Fee (INR 1000)
For HGST, TFW, EWS and KM categories: Application Fee (INR 700)
HSTES 2026 Choice Filling Dates
After completing registration, candidates can login to see the courses available to them based on their eligibility for HSTES choice filling 2026. Since the allocation of seats relies on both rank and preference, it’s important to list choices thoughtfully by prioritising them with the "Fill/Modify Choice" tool. To enhance the chances of receiving an allotment, candidates are advised to select as many options they qualify for as possible. Once finalised, the choices need to be locked in order to be included in the allotment process. Nevertheless, candidates can unlock and modify their list up until the official deadline.
Commonly asked questions
The application process for HSTES comprises online registration, uploading documents, filling choices of colleges, and payment of application fees. It is important for a candidate to check the HSTES eligibility criteria before applying online for HSTES admission . Also, candidates can correct the wrong details at the time of physical verification of the application form at the allotted centre. Admission to the Haryana B.Tech. Courses is done on the basis of JEE Main and Class 12 marks. Let us inform you that the admission process for the HSTES is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Haryana, for candidates who want admission to several B.E. /B.Tech/ B.Arch. , and B. Pharmacy courses.
Yes. The admissions to Diploma courses are made based on inter-se-merit of qualifying examination. HSTES also conducts state-level Online Common Entrance Test (OCET) for admission to the BPharmacy course. The admissions to BE/BTech courses are made based on the All India Rank of JEE Mains conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Admissions to the BArch course are made based on rank obtained in NATA conducted by COA and JEE Main paper part II conducted by NTA.
HSTES Counselling Registration Date 2026
The authorities have concluded the HSTES counselling registration. The authorities conducted centralised registration for both rounds of counselling. To submit the HSTES 2026 counselling application form, candidates had to fill the online application form before last date. Students were required to carefully enter all the required information. There is no form correction facility that allows applicants to edit the submitted application form. No application form was accepted without the due application fee. Only registered candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling process for admission.
Commonly asked questions
The Department of Technical Education, Haryana, conducts the online HSTES counselling.
The application process for HSTES comprises online registration, uploading documents, filling choices of colleges, and payment of application fees. It is important for a candidate to check the HSTES eligibility criteria before applying online for HSTES admission . Also, candidates can correct the wrong details at the time of physical verification of the application form at the allotted centre. Admission to the Haryana B.Tech. Courses is done on the basis of JEE Main and Class 12 marks. Let us inform you that the admission process for the HSTES is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Haryana, for candidates who want admission to several B.E. /B.Tech/ B.Arch. , and B. Pharmacy courses.
HSTES Counselling Physical Reporting Date
The candidates allotted seats and who want to confirm their admission have to physically report to the allotted institute and deposit the semester fee. Also, at the time of reporting documents will be verified, and only after successful verification, the admisison of the candidates will be confirmed.
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Commonly asked questions
OCET exam is held for for all the students of 10+2 PCM/PCB streams who are seeking admission to the BPharmacy course. Based on inter-se merit of the candidates in OCET, BPharm seats will be allotted to the candidates via HSTES counselling.
Online Common Entrance Test (OCET) is held for candidates who are seeking admission to the BPharmacy course. Based on the OCET ranks, candidates are alloted BPharm seats via the HSTES counselling. the OCET exam pattern is given below:
- Maximum Marks: 90
- The syllabus for the Online Common Entrance Test (OCET) for B.Pharmacy is 10+1 and 10+2 (PCM/PCB stream).
- There will be one Question Paper of 90 minutes duration in the following parts:
Name of Section | Name of Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Applicable For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Physics | 30 | 30 | PCM/PCB |
2 | Chemistry | 30 | 30 | PCM/PCB |
3 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | PCM |
4 | Zoology | 15 | 15 | PCM |
5 | Botany | 15 | 15 | PCB |
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