What is HPCET qualifying cutoff?

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.

What is the overall difficulty level of HPCET?

According to previous years' analysis, HPCET is of moderate difficulty. Most of the questions are based on 11th and 12th standard syllabus, so candidates who are prepared for board exams will be able to attempt HPCET exam.

Which subjects do I have to study for HPCET?

HPCET syllabus is released online. For the exam, candidates will have to study topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics equivalent to 11th and 12th standard.

What is the duration of HPCET?

HPCET exam pattern will be released online. According to pattern, duration of exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Extra time will not be given to complete exam. Students will have to answer 150 objective questions within duration.

What is the HPCET 2027 application form date?

HPCET 2027 application form dates have not been announced yet.

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.

When will HPCET 2026 be held?

HPCET 2026 exam date was announced online. The authorities conducted HPCET 2026 as an offline test at various centres on May 10, 2026.

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.

What is the benefit of the HPCET answer key?

HPCET answer key will have the correct answers to the entrance exam. Candidates can compare their answers to the answer key to calculate scores secured in exam. Candidates can compare their scores with the previous year's cutoff trends and know their tentative allotment status.

What are the steps to download the HPCET answer key?

To download HPCET answer key, candidates have to visit the official website. Since HPCET answer key will be released as a PDF, no log in credentials are needed. The paper category has to be selected and answer key will be available.

What is the division of questions in the HPCET paper?

HPCET question paper will have three sections, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology. Each subject will have two sections i.e., Section A will have 20 questions while Section B will have 40 questions. In Section A, all 20 questions have to be compulsorily attempted, while 30 questions have to be attempted from Section B.

What is the fee to raise objections against the HPCET answer key?

There is no fee to raise objections against HPCET answer key. Candidates can submit their objections either personally or through email. While sending objections, candidates have to provide supporting proof. If candidates do not send supporting proof with objections, then it will get rejected.

How can I check my HPCET result?

The authorities releases HPCET result online. Candidates will be able to check their obtained scores and ranks through the HPCET result. No login is required as it is available in PDFs.

Is there a tie-breaking rule for HPCET result?

Yes, the authorities do prepare tie-breaking rules in case two or more candidates secure the same marks in HPCET or the qualifying exam. In such situations, firstly, the candidates who have a higher HPCET score in Physics will be ranked higher, followed by Chemistry. In case the tie still remains, then the qualifying examination marks will be taken into consideration for allotment of ranks. Finally, if the tie does not break, then the candidates who are older in age will be allotted the higher rank.

Can I request for review of my HPCET score?

The authorities will not accept requests for review of the candidates obtained HPCET score. Since the HPCET result will be prepared carefully by the authorities after checking the final answer key, the decision will be considered final and absolute. Therefore, the candidates are advised to carefully raise their objections against the provisional HPCET answer key, since it will checked before the final key is prepared. In case of any queries, the candidates can contact the authorities.

Which credentials are required to access the HPCET result?

HPCET result is released as PDF. To download result, no login credentials are required.

There is a mistake in my HPCET admit card. What should I do?

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.

Will the authorities send the HPCET admit card through email or post?

Candidates will not be able to get HPCET admit card through email or post. They have to visit official website and log in using required details to download HPCET admit card. However, candidates will be informed about release of admit card through SMS or email.

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.

Which items are prohibited in the HPCET exam centre?

Candidates cannot bring electronic items inside HPCET exam centre. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, calculators, smart watches, etc., are not allowed. If candidates possess these items inside centre, then they will be disqualified. HPCET exam centres will not have facility to store these items.

Will the HPCET seat allotment result be available online?

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.

What is the HPCET counselling fee?

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 score will be required to make the payment to participate in the counselling and admission process.

How will I know the HPCET seat allotment date?

HPCET 2026 seat allotment dates have been announced at official website. Allotment of seats will be done as per candidate's rank and preferences.

How can I fill out my choices for HPCET counselling?

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.

HPCET MPharm Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

Updated on Oct 11, 2026 23:15 IST

HPCET Exam Dates 2026: HIMTU has announced HPCET 2026 seat allotment dates. For Round 4, HPCET seat allotment has been released. Candidates who were registered for HPCET 2026 counselling are eligible for seat allotment. Selected candidates will have to confirm their admission before final date, otherwise, their allotment will be cancelled. Allotment is done based on HPCET result, JEE Main scores and 12th marks.

Candidates are advised to stay updated with HPCET 2026 dates so that they do not miss any important event. HPCET 2026 exam was held as a pen and paper based test on May 10. Candidates had to attempt HPCET 2026 as an annual exam to select eligible candidates for admission into participating colleges. Registered candidates could download their HPCET 2026 admit card after logging in using required credentials. Read to learn more about HPCET Dates 2026.

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HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
HPCET 2026 Counselling Dates
HPCET 2026 Result Date
HPCET 2026 Answer Key Dates
HPCET 2026 Exam Date
HPCET 2026 Admit Card Date
HPCET 2026 Application Form Dates
HPCET 2026 Important Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

HPCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
12 Aug ' 26	HPCET 2026 Spot Round Counselling
01 Aug ' 26	HPCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 5
28 Jul ' 26	HPCET 2026 Seat Allotment - Round 4
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HPCET 2026 Counselling Dates

HPCET 2026 spot round counselling was held as an offline process. Candidates had to report for spot round counselling at the university campus. While reporting, they had to bring their original certificates along with photocopies for submission. During spot round of HPCET counselling, 12th standard marks were accepted. Candidates who did not fill online counselling form were also eligible for spot round.

For HPCET counselling 2026, registration was held online. During registration, candidates had to log in and update their required details. Scanned documents also had to be uploaded, and required fee had to be paid. HPCET 2026 counselling fee could be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card.

HPCET 2026 Result Date

The authorities have released the official HPCET result 2026. No login details are needed to check HPCET result, as it is now available as PDF. Candidates will have to go to himtu.ac.in to check and download result. Through official result, candidates can know their section wise and total marks. No requests to make changes in result will be accepted. Ranks are expected to be released later.

HPCET 2026 Answer Key Dates

The authorities have released provisional HPCET answer key 2026. All correct responses to the question paper are now available through HPCET answer key. Candidates can use answer key to calculate their probable scores secured in exam. The authorities will accept objections against provisional answer key. Objections can be submitted personally or through email. HPCET 2026 final answer key has been released after checking objections are checked by the authorities. Objections against final key will not be accepted.

HPCET 2026 Exam Date

HIMTU announced official HPCET exam date 2026. The authorities conducted HPCET 2026 on May 10, as a pen and paper based test. Registered candidates had to attempt the entrance exam to be eligible for admission. A total of 150 questions had to be attempted during exam.

HPCET 2026 Admit Card Date

HPCET admit card 2026 was available at official website. Candidates had to download admit card by using their required login credentials. The authorities did not use any other mode to make the hall ticket available. Through HPCET admit card, candidates could check their allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more. At the centre, they had to bring their hall ticket along with one valid ID proof for verification. If these documents were not presented, they were not allowed to enter the venue.

HPCET 2026 Application Form Dates

HPCET 2026 application process has ended. Candidates had to fill out and submit online HPCET 2026 application form to be registered for the entrance examination. Before HPCET 2026 registration last date, all application forms had to be submitted. Candidates had to fill out all required details correctly in the form. After the final date, the authorities did not accept any applications. Candidates had to pay HPCET 2026 application fee through net banking/credit card/debit card.

HPCET 2026 Important Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for HPCET 2026 Important Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q: How can I download the HPCET admit card?

HPCET admit card is released online at official website. To access and download admit card, candidates will have to go to login using their User ID and password.

Q: When will HPCET answer key be available?

HPCET 2027 answer key dates will be announced soon.

Q: When will HPCET result be declared?

HPCET 2027 result date will be announced soon.

Q: Will the HPCET cutoff be different for every category?

Yes. HPCET cutoff will be different for every category. According to the candidate's selection of course, college and category, the minimum scores to be secured for higher chances of admissions will be different. As per the cutoff trends, the HPCET cutoff for popular courses and colleges will be higher. Candidates are advised to check the previous year cutoff trends to understand the score range that will get the higher chances of admissions into their preferred courses and colleges.

Q: What is the total score in HPCET?

During HPCET, students will have to attempt 150 questions. For every correct answer, four marks will be allotted. The total score that can be secured in HPCET is 600. However, one mark is deducted for incorrect answers.

Q: What is good rank in HPCET exam?

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.

Q: What are the factors that will determine the HPCET cutoff?

HPCET will be prepared for admission. Authorities will consider different factors to prepare cutoff. Some important factors are previous year cutoff trends, total number of candidates, difficulty level of exam, number of seats available for admission and more.

Q: Will HPCET cutoff be used for seat allotment?

HPCET cutoff is used for seat allotment and admission process. Candidates who meet the HPCET cutoff will have higher chances of allotment. However, they are not guaranteed admissions.

Q: How are seats allotted during the HPCET counselling?

During HPCET counselling, registered candidates will be allotted seats at venue. Allotment of seats will be done according to candidate's rank and preferences. Authorities will not announce HPCET seat allotment result online.

Q: 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.

Q: How many rounds are there in HPCET counselling?

HPTU is conducting four rounds of HPCET counselling. Candidates who are not allotted in first round will be eligible for next rounds of counselling.

Q: What are the HPCET 2026 counselling dates?

HPCET counselling 2026 registration last date was July 7.

Q: Who will prepare the HPCET cutoff?

The authorities of the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) will prepare the HPCET cutoff. The category-wise HPCET cutoff will allow the authorities to select candidates for admissions into the participating institutes of the state. Based on the various factors related to the entrance exam, the HPCET cutoff will be prepared. Candidates can also check the HPCET cutoff to know the minimum scores that will give them higher chances of admissions into their preferred course and college.

Q: What after HPCET result?

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.

Q: What is the passing marks for HPCET?

There is no official passing marks for HPCET. For admission into participating colleges of the state, ranks obtained in exam will be considered.

Q: What are the documents required for HPCET counselling?

During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to submit their score card, 10th and 12th class marksheet, category certificate and more for verification.

Q: What is the counselling process for HPCET?

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.

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

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.

Q: Will I be guaranteed admissions if I meet the HPCET cutoff?

Candidates will not be guaranteed admission even if they meet HPCET cutoff. However, minimum required score will raise their chances of admission. During admission, different factors related to examination and institute will be considered. Candidates should take into consideration cutoff range, preferences, category and more information while preparing for counselling.

Q: Can I check the previous year HPCET cutoffs to know my probable allotment status?

Candidates can check previous years' HPCET cutoff to know their chances of admissions into their preferences. Through previous years' cutoffs, candidates can know course, college and category wise minimum scores that are needed for higher chances of admissions. However, cutoff may be different because of factors such as difficulty level, number of candidates applying for a course/college, total number of available seats and more.