HPCET MCA Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2026 ( HPCET )

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Updated on Jan 12, 2026 22:57 IST

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HPCET counselling dates 2026 will be announced soon. Qualified candidates have to register for HPCET 2026 counselling online at himtu.ac.in for admissions into participating institutes. To be registered for HPCET counselling, they will have to register, upload documents, pay fee and choose their choice of course and college. After last date, no counselling registration will be accepted. HPCET 2026 counselling fee has to be paid online through net banking/credit card or debit card.

Authorities will announce HPCET seat allotment 2026 result online. Allotment of seats will be done based on candidate's HPCET rank and preferences. Once allotted, they will have to confirm their admission by verifying their documents and payment of required fee. If admission through HPCET 2026 is not confirmed before last date, then their allotment will be cancelled. Read to know more about HPCET Counselling 2026.

Table of contents
  • HPCET 2026 Counselling Process
  • HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
  • HPCET 2026 Cutoff
  • HPCET 2026 Counselling - Important Points
  • List of documents required for HPCET counselling 2026
  • HPCET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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HPCET 2026 Counselling Process

HPCET counselling 2026 will be held online. Candidates will have to complete counselling registration online. Details about counselling process are given below.

  • To be registered for counselling, they will have to click on official website. Candidates will have to fill basic details to register for counselling.
  • During registration, they will have to upload their photogrpah and signature. All documents have to be uploaded correctly.
  • If candidate does not have a HPCET score, then they will have to pay counselling fee of INR 1600 (General/EWS/OBC Category) or INR 800 (SC/ST/ and BPL/IRDP). The non refundable fee has to be paid through net banking or credit card or debit card.
  • HPCET seat allotment 2026 will be announced online. Allotment will be done according to candidate's rank and preferences.
  • Allotted candidates have to report to their institutes to confirm their admission.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will the HPCET seat allotment result be available online?
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HPCET seat allotment result is released online. Registered candidates can check their HPCET seat allotment by logging in using required details. Allotment of seats will be done as per their HPCET ranks and preferences. Candidates will have to confirm their admission before final date, otherwise their allotment will be cancelled.

Q:   What is the HPCET counselling fee?
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During the HPCET counselling session, the candidates will have to pay the required fee. However, HPCET qualified do not need to pay the counselling fee. Only those candidates who do not have a valid HPCET 2024 score will be required to make the payment to participate in the counselling and admission process. General/Economically Weaker Section/OBC category will have to pay INR 1,600 and reserved category i.e, SC/ST/BPL/IRDP category candidates will have to pay INR 800 online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.

HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)

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

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Jun ' 26

HPCET 2026 Result

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HPCET 2026 Cutoff

Minimum scores that is required to have a higher chance of admission can be checked through HPCET cutoff 2026. However, admissions will not be guaranteed even if students meet cutoff. Other important factors will also be considered for admission. HPCET cutoff will be prepared after checking important exam and admission related factors such as previous year's cutoff trends, exam difficulty level, number of applicants, total number of seats and more. Separate cutoffs will be prepared for different rounds of counselling.

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HPCET 2026 Counselling - Important Points

Candidates can check some important points of HPCET counselling 2026 below.

  • HPCET counselling will be held online. No offline mode will be conducted.
  • Seat allotment fee is non refundable.
  • Allotment of seats will be done as per rank and preferences.
  • Once seats are allotted, it cannot be changed.
  • If allotment is not confirmed before last date, admission will be cancelled.
  • All documents have to be verified.
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Q:   How can I fill out my choices for HPCET counselling?
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During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to fill their choice of courses and colleges online. It is to be noted that choices should be submitted in order of preference. Candidates should be careful while making their choices since it will considered by authorities during HPCET seat allotment. Allotment of seats will be done based on candidate's rank and preferences.

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

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List of documents required for HPCET counselling 2026

During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to submit following documents for verification. All documents have to be submitted in original.

  • HPCET 2026/JEE Main 2026/12th standard scorecard
  • Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • For age proof, 10th pass certificate
  • 10th standard mark sheet or certificate
  • 12th standard mark sheet and passing certificate
  • School leaving certificate
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Q:   Which documents have to be verified during HPCET counselling?
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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:   What after HPCET result?
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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.

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HPCET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for HPCET 2026 Counselling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How will I know the HPCET seat allotment date?
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Authorities will announce HPCET seat allotment dates soon. Candidates will have to log in using required details to check HPCET seat allotment result. Candidates should check their HPCET seat allotment dates carefully and report on allotted date to counselling venue. If they miss their date, then authorities will not entertain any requests to reappear. Allotment of seats will be done as per candidate's rank and preferences.

Q:   What are the HPCET 2026 counselling dates?
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HPCET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. All candidates will have to participate in the HPCET counselling process for allotment into the BTech courses offered by the participating institutes. The selection of courses had to be done in the order of preference. The allotment will be done as per the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability.

Q:   Will HPCET counselling be held online?
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HPCET counselling will be held in online mode. Qualified candidates will be required to fill out the application form for the HPCET counselling process online. All of the required details have to provided online and the candidates will have to upload their documents and pay the fee. The choice filling process has to be completed online before the final date. The authorities will release the HPCET 2025 seat allotment result online. For confirmation of admission, the candidates will have to report to their allotted college, verify their documents and pay the tuition fee.

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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.

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