HPCET 2026 Syllabus: Download Subject/Section wise Syllabus PDF

Q: When will HPCET 2025 be held?

HPCET 2025 exam date has been announced. The authorities conducted HPCET 2025 offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test at various centres on May 17, 2025. The candidates had to attempt and qualify the entrance exam to be eligible for BTech courses offered by the participating institutes. During the HPCET 2025 exam, the candidates had to attempt objective multiple choice questions and the correct answer had to be selected from the available options.

Q: Do I need to study the entire HPCET syllabus?

Yes. Candidates are advised to refer to and study the entire HPCET syllabus, as prescribed by the authorities. Since the question paper will be prepared based on the official syllabus, the candidates are advised to be familiar with the prescribed syllabus of HPCET. However, the candidates can select and give more time to some of the important topics that are likely to present in the question paper and have a higher weightage. The list of important topics can be checked from the previous year papers.

Q: Is HPCET syllabus important for the preparation process?

Yes, HPCET syllabus is important for the preparation process. If the candidates are familiar with the syllabus beforehand, it will be easier for them to plan out their studies. Knowing the syllabus beforehand will also help the candidates prepare the timetable and divide the subjects and topics to study. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus carefully and prepare for the upcoming entrance examination.

Q: Which subjects have to be prepared for HPCET BTech paper?

For HPCET BTech paper, the candidates will have to attempt multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The topics and units to be studied for the exam are released through the HPCET syllabus. However, for BPharm/BPharm (Ayurveda), the candidates will have to attempt questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The details regarding the HPCET BTech paper is released through the exam pattern at the official website.

Q: What is the syllabus for the HPCET Exam?

HPCET syllabus will be prepared and released online by the authorities. The subjects, topics and units that need to be studied for the upcoming entrance examination is released through the HPCET syllabus. Candidates are advised to refer to the official syllabus to understand what is to be studied and prepared to perform well in the examination. HPCET syllabus consists of the topics and units from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Along with the syllabus, the candidates are advised to check the official HPCET exam pattern.

Q: What is the marking scheme of HPCET?

The marking scheme of HPCET is released online. Candidates are advised to check the marking scheme carefully to understand how their responses will be marked. For every correct answer, the authorities will award four marks to the candidates. However, one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Since there is negative marking, the candidates are advised to be careful while attempting the questions of HPCET.

Q: What is the division of questions in the HPCET paper?

HPCET paper will consist of three subjects - 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. A total of 150 objective multiple-choice questions have to be attempted within 3 hours 15 minutes. No extra time will allotted to the candidates to complete the entrance examination. All of the questions will be prepared as per the units and topics in the official HPCET syllabus.

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech MBA MCA MPharm BPharm, BPharma Ayurveda MTech

Updated on Sep 22, 2025 13:51 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

HPCET 2026 syllabus will be released by the authorities soon at himtu.ac.in. Through the HPCET syllabus 2026, candidates will be able to identify the list of subjects, units, and topics that are important and should be studied for the examination. All candidates are advised to be familiar with the HPCET syllabus so that they can strategise their study plan and perform well in the entrance exam. The level of the HPCET 2026 syllabus will be similar to the topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from the 12th standard qualifying exam. Along with the syllabus, the candidates should also check the official HPCET 2026 exam pattern. Read to know more about the HPCET Syllabus 2026.

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HPCET 2026 Syllabus
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HPCET 2026 Syllabus

The authorities will soon release the HPCET syllabus 2026. Candidates can check the previous year's subject-wise HPCET syllabus given below to prepare for the exam. Once the official syllabus of HPCET 2026 is released, it will be updated here.

HPCET Syllabus for Physics

Units	Topics
Unit 1	Physics & measurement
Unit 2	Kinematics
Unit 3	Laws of Motion
Unit 4	Work, Energy and Power
Unit 5	Rotational Motion
Unit 6	Gravitation
Unit 7	Properties of Solids and Liquids
Unit 8	Thermodynamics
Unit 9	Kinetic Theory of Gases
Unit 10	Oscillations and Waves
Unit 11	Electrostatics
Unit 12	Current Electricity
Unit 13	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Unit 14	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Unit 15	Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 16	Optics
Unit 17	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Unit 18	Atoms and Nuclei
Unit 19	Electronic Devices
Unit 20	Communication Systems
Unit 21	Experimental Skill

HPCET Syllabus for Mathematics

Units	Topics
Unit 1	Sets, Relations & Functions
Unit 2	Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Unit 3	Matrices & Determinants
Unit 4	Permutation & Combinations
Unit 5	Mathematics Induction
Unit 6	Binomial Theorem & its Applications
Unit 7	Sequence & Series
Unit 8	Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
Unit 9	Integral Calculus
Unit 10	Differential Equations
Unit 11	Co-ordinate Geometry
Unit 12	Three Dimensional Geometry
Unit 13	Vector Algebra
Unit 14	Statistics and Probability
Unit 15	Trigonometry
Unit 16	Mathematics Reasoning

HPCET Syllabus for Chemistry

Units	Topics
Section A - Physical Chemistry
Unit 1	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Unit 2	States of Matter
Unit 3	Atomic Structure
Unit 4	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Unit 5	Chemical Thermodynamics
Unit 6	Solutions
Unit 7	Equilibrium
Unit 8	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Unit 9	Chemical Kinetics
Unit 10	Surface Chemistry
Section B - Inorganic Chemistry
Unit 11	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Unit 12	General Principles and Process of Isolation of Metals
Unit 13	Hydrogen
Unit 14	S Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Unit 15	P Block Elements
Unit 16	D and F Block Elements
Unit 17	Coordination Compounds
Unit 18	Environmental Chemistry
Section C - Organic Chemistry
Unit 19	Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Unit 20	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Unit 21	Hydrocarbons
Unit 22	Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Unit 23	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Unit 24	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Unit 25	Polymers
Unit 26	Biomolecules
Unit 27	Chemistry in Everyday Life
Unit 28	Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

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HPCET 2026 Exam Pattern

HPCET 2026 exam pattern will be released online. Candidates can check the details on how the authorities will conduct the examination through the HPCET exam pattern. All candidates are advised to check the HPCET exam pattern 2026 carefully to prepare for the examination. As per the HPCET exam pattern, the examination will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test. Other details that can be checked are the HPCET 2026 exam duration, sections, type of questions, marking scheme and more.