HPCET 2026 Application Form (OUT): Check Dates, How to Apply, Application Fee
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2026 ( HPCET )
Registration - 13 Mar '26 - 19 Apr '26
HPCET 2026 registration has started. Candidates can now and fill online HPCET 2026 application form at himtu.ac.in. HPCET 2026 registration last date is April 19. After the final date, no applications will be accepted. Candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria carefully before HPCET registration. During HPCET application form filling process, all personal, academic and contact details have to be submitted. Invalid or incorrect applications will be rejected. After uploading scanned documents, HPCET 2026 application fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card. It is to be noted that offline HPCET 2026 application form will not be accepted.
Registered candidates will be able to access and download their HPCET 2026 hall ticket. HIMTU will conduct HPCET 2026 exam on May 10. All candidates have to qualify the exam to be considered eligible for admission. Read to know more about HPCET 2026 Application Form.
Direct Link: https://www.himtu.ac.in/
- Steps to fill the HPCET 2026 application form
- HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
- HPCET 2026 Application Fee
- What after HPCET 2026 registration?
- HPCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Steps to fill the HPCET 2026 application form
HPCET application form 2026 is now available. Students can follow steps given below to register for exam
- Go to himtu.ac.in for registration.
- Students have to complete their registration using basic details. For login, a strong password has to be created.
- They have to fill form with required details. All details have to be correct. Students have to select their choice of exam cities. Centres will be allotted according to preference.
- After filling form, students have to upload their photograph and signature. Documents have to be uploaded according to official notice.
- Students will have to pay application fee through net banking, credit card, or debit card.
Commonly asked questions
HIMTU has announced the last date for HPCET registration. Candidates will have to fill and submit application form before official last date, i.e., April 19, otherwise their registration request will not be accepted.
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.
While filling HPCET application form, candidates have to fill important details. All information has to be correctly filled and should be according to their documents. They have to choose their preferred centres.
HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HPCET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar ' 26 - 19 Apr ' 26 | HPCET 2026 application form ONGOING |
| May ' 26 | HPCET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| 10 May ' 26 | HPCET 2026 Exam Date |
HPCET 2026 Application Fee
Students can check the category-wise HPCET 2026 application fee below. The required fee has to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Other than SC/ST/BPL | INR 1,600 |
| SC/ST/BPL Category | INR 800 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
Candidates cannot pay the HPCET application fee offline. The fee payment has to be done through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. The authorities will not accept any other mode of payment.
What after HPCET 2026 registration?
After registration is over, HPCET 2026 admit card will be released. Candidates who have registered successfully will be able to access the HPCET admit card. To download the HPCET 2026 hall ticket, candidates will have to log in using required details. No other mode will be use to release the admit card. Candidates will be able to check details of their allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more through the HPCET admit card 2026. Once the exam centres are allotted, it cannot be changed.
While reporting to the exam centre, they will have to present their hall ticket along with one valid identity proof, for verification If these documents are not shown, they will not be considered eligible to enter the venue and attempt the exam. In case of any mistakes in the admit card, candidates should immediately contact authorities, so that they do not face any issues at the centre.
Commonly asked questions
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.
HPCET admit card will be released online. Only the registered candidates will be able to access and download the HPCET admit card. The given steps can be followed to download the admit card of HPCET.
- Go to himtu.ac.in
- Candidates will have to provide their User ID and password.
- The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates are advised to check all of the details before downloading the admit card.
Before downloading HPCET admit card, candidates should check details carefully. In case of any mistakes in HPCET hall ticket, candidates should immediately contact the authorities. Corrections have to be done before examination to avoid any problems at centre.
HPCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read for HPCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Commonly asked questions
HPCET 2026 application form has started. Final date to submit online application form is April 19.
HPCET 2026 exam date has been announced. The authorities will conduct HPCET 2026 as an offline test at various centres on May 10, 2026.
While filling HPCET application form, candidates will have to upload their photograph and signature. Documents have to be scanned correction in application form. If documents are not uploaded correctly, form cannot be submitted.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to submit their score card, 10th and 12th class marksheet, category certificate and more for verification.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
There is no official passing marks for HPCET. For admission into participating colleges of the state, ranks obtained in exam will be considered.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
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.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
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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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
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