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Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2025 ( HPCET )

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Updated on Sep 22, 2025 13:51 IST

By Rakhee Sharma

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
  • HPCET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • HPCET 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which subjects have to be prepared for HPCET BTech paper?
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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?
A: 

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.

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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.

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Q:   What is the marking scheme of HPCET?
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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?
A: 

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.

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HPCET 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for HPCET 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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

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:   When will HPCET 2025 be held?
A: 

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.

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