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 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.

Which documents are required for HPCET registration?

While filling online HPCET application form, candidates will have to upload their photograph and signature according to official specifications.

What are the eligibility criteria to participate in HPCET?

HPCET eligibility criteria is available. For BTech admission, candidates should have passed 12th standard (or equivalent) exam with 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Reserved category candidates have to secured 40% marks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 MPharm Application Form 2026, Registration: Know How to Apply

HPCET 2026 final answer key

28 May '26

Updated on May 24, 2026 22:40 IST

By Rakhee Sharma

Overview

HPCET 2026 Application Form: Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has closed the HPCET 2026 registration process. Candidates had to fill and submit online HPCET application form 2026 at himtu.ac.in. Before registration, all candidates were advised to check official eligibility criteria. While filling online HPCET application form, they had to provide all required details, upload documents and choose their exam cities. Selection of cities had to be done in order of preference. HPCET 2026 registration fee had to be paid through net banking, debit card or credit card. No other mode of payment was accepted.

HPTU has released HPCET admit card 2026 for all registered candidates. Through hall ticket, details of allotted exam centre, date and more could be checked. HPCET exam 2026 was held as a pen and paper based test. Read to learn more about HPCET Application Form 2026.

Table of contents

Things Required for HPCET 2026 Registration
HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Important Instructions While Filling HPCET Application Form 2026
Steps to fill the HPCET 2026 application form
HPCET 2026 Application Fee
HPCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Things Required for HPCET 2026 Registration

Before filling out HPCET 2026 application form, candidates had to keep following information and documents ready. This would help them to complete registration quickly and without any mistakes.

Personal details
Academic details
10th and 12th standard marksheet
Category certificate
Payment details
Scanned photograph and signature.

HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 May ' 26	HPCET 2026 Exam Date
05 May ' 26	HPCET 2026 Admit Card
13 Mar ' 26 - 22 Apr ' 26	HPCET 2026 application form

Important Instructions While Filling HPCET Application Form 2026

Candidates can check some important instuctions while filling HPCET 2026 application form.

While filling online HPCET application form, all basic details had to be submitted correctly.
Once basic information is submitted, it cannot be changed.
Multiple applications were not accepted.
HPCET 2026 application fee had to be paid online. No offline payment was accepted.

Steps to fill the HPCET 2026 application form

HPCET 2026 application form was released online. No other mode of application was accepted. To fill online application form, candidates had to follow steps given below.

Go to official website
Candidates had to complete their registration with basic information. A strong password had to be created for login.
After registration, they had to fill application form with required details. Preferred exam cities also had to be selected.
Scanned photograph and signature had to be uploaded according to guidelines.
HPCET 2026 application fee had to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card.
Candidates had to submit online application form before final date.

HPCET 2026 Application Fee

Students could check the category-wise HPCET 2026 application fee below. The required fee had 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

HPCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for HPCET 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Where can I access the HPCET dates?

HPCET 2026 exam date has been released. Authorities will conduct HPCET 2026 as an offline test. Other important dates of HPCET 2026 are expected to be released soon.

Q: Do I need to know the HPCET exam pattern for preparation?

For HPCET preparation, students should know official exam pattern. Knowing exam pattern will help candidates understand how HPCET will be held. Through pattern, candidates can check exam mode, duration, marking details and more.

Q: Can I change my alloted HPCET exam centre?

Once candidates are given HPCET exam centres, authorities will not accept any requests to change it. Candidates should be careful while submitting their preferences in HPCET application form. Centres will be given based on their preference.

Q: 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.