HPCET BPharm, BPharma Ayurveda 2023: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 ( HPCET )

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Registration: 21 Mar '23 - 23 Apr '23

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Updated on Mar 24, 2023 15:49 IST

HPCET 2023 application form is now available online. Candidates can now fill out and submit the HPCET application form 2023 until April 23. The authorities have announced the HPCET 2023 exam date. The authorities will conduct HPCET 2023 on May 14 as a pen-and-paper-based test. Through HPCET 2023, the candidates will become qualified for admission into the courses offered by the participating institutes of the state. HPCET 2023 admit card will be released online for all registered candidates. The authorities will conduct the HPCET 2023 counselling process to select candidates for admission. Read to know more about HPCET 2023.

What is HPCET?

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) is organized by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) to provide BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA admissions into the participating institutes of the state. 

HPCET 2023 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HPCET 2023 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

21 Mar '23 -

23 Apr '23

HPCET 2023 application form

ONGOING

Apr '23

HPCET 2023 admit card

TENTATIVE

14 May '23

HPCET 2023 Exam Date

25 May '23

HPCET 2023 result

Latest Updates

HPCET 2023 Highlights 

The important highlights of HPCET 2023 can be checked from the table given below. 

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET)
Conducted By Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU)
Exam Level Undergraduate 
Exam Frequency Annual
Mode of Exam Pen-and-Paper-Based Test
Total Registrations N/A
Course offered through the exam BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA
Exam Fees

General Category - INR 1600

SC/ST/BPL Category - INR 800

Exam Duration

3 hours

Number of Sections

3 - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Total Questions

150

Marking Scheme

2 marks will be given for every correct answer. 0.5 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Medium of Exam English 
Colleges Accepting Exam Score Participating colleges of Himachal Pradesh
No. of Test Cities 11
Official Website himtu.ac.in
Contact Details

HP CET Email ID: examhptu@gmail.com

HP CET Helpline: 01972-224159

HPCET 2023 Application Form

The authorities have commenced the HPCET 2023 application form process. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the application form before the final date i.e., April 23 to participate in the entrance examination. While filling out the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. All of the details have to be as per the documents possessed by the candidates. Correct information regarding the marks obtained at the national level and the 10th+2th qualifying exam has to be provided. The required application fee has to be paid online.

HPCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can take a look at the eligibility criteria required for admission to BTech programmes through HPCET. Those candidates who fail to meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered for admission into the participating institutes.

BTech (Direct): The candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.

Basic admission criteria for BTech programmes:

  • In case the seats remain vacant after exhausting the merit of JEE (Main) and HPCET, the remaining seats will be filled up on the basis of merit of the 12th standard examination conducted by a recognized Board or University.
  • The number of seats remaining vacant after taking admission on the basis of each test/examination will be shifted and filled on the basis of the next text/examination in continuous order.

Note: Wherein the % indicates the marks obtained by the candidate in the entrance test/10+2 examination out of the total marks assigned to the entrance test/examination.

HPCET 2023 Syllabus

The authorities have released the syllabus of HPCET 2023 online for the reference of all candidates. The subjects and topics that have to be studied for the entrance examination are available through the HPCET syllabus 2023. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus to be well-prepared for the entrance examination. The subjects included in the syllabus are Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 

HPCET 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates will be able to check the details on how the entrance examination will be conducted through the HPCET exam pattern 2023. Information related to the exam mode, duration, type of questions, marking scheme and more will be available in the exam pattern of HPCET 2023. Knowing the exam pattern beforehand will help the candidates to be familiar with the examination and perform better.

HPCET 2023 Preparation Tips

To perform well in the entrance examination, the candidates are encouraged to follow certain preparation tips of HPCET 2023. Listed below are some of the preparation tips for the upcoming entrance exam. 

  • Check Syllabus and Exam Pattern - One of the first preparation steps is to check the official syllabus and exam pattern of HPCET 2023. By knowing the syllabus and pattern in detail, the candidates will be able to come up with an effective preparation plan to score well in the exam. 
  • Personalized Timetable - Next, the candidates should create a personalized timetable so that they can make sure that the syllabus is equally distributed to be studied. A personalized timetable will also ensure that the candidates are able to study as per their capabilities.
  • Solve Mock Tests - During the preparation period, the candidates are advised to regularly solve mock tests as it will help them to assess their progress. Mock tests will also help the candidates understand how the entrance exam will be held.
  • Revision - Candidates should revise regularly to ensure that they do not forget anything that they have studied so far. 

HPCET 2023 Admit Card

Registered candidates will be able to download their HPCET admit card 2023 online after the application process is over. The details regarding the entrance examination such as date, timings, venue address and more will be available on the admit card. Without the admit card, the candidates will not be allowed to enter the venue.

HPCET 2023 Result

HPCET 2023 result will be declared online at himtu.ac.in tentatively by May 25. The scores and ranks obtained in the entrance exam will be released through the result of HPCET 2023. Candidates will be able to check the result through the login.

HPCET 2023 Counselling

Qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling of HPCET 2023. Selection of preferred choices have to be done and the fee has to be paid at the counselling venue. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's merit, preferences and seat availability. The allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission by paying the required fee.. 

HPCET 2023 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Who will conduct HPCET 2023?

A. Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) will conduct the entrance exam of HPCET 2023. The authorities will conduct HPCET 2023 as a pen-and-paper-based test.

Q. Will HPCET 2023 be conducted offline or online?

A. HPCET 2023 exam will be held offline. The candidates will have to answer the HPCET 2023 question paper at OMRs. 

Q. When will HPCET 2023 application form be released?

A. HPCET 2023 application form dates have been announced. The candidates can now fill out the application form until April 23, 2023.

Q. Can I fill the HPCET application form offline?

A. No. HPCET 2023 application form is available only online. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Q. What are the courses for which HPCET 2023 is the admission process?

A. Students who are aspiring to pursue courses such as BTech/BE, MBA, MCA, MTech, MPharm, and BPharma can participate in the HPCET 2023 admission process. Candidates can check the list of courses offered through the official website.

Q. What is the total number of seats offered for the HPCET?

A. The number of HPCET seats is based on the institutes’ intake policy amendment. The detailed seat intake will be announced online.

Q. When is the HPCET 2023 exam date?

A. HPCET 2023 exam will be held on May 14. The other exam dates of HPCET 2023 will be announced soon.

Q. Can I apply for HPCET 2023 if I don’t belong to the state?

A. HPCET is conducted only for the state candidates. The detailed eligibility criteria of HPCET 2023 will be announced soon.

Q. When is counselling done for HPCET 2023?

A. HPCET 2023 counselling will commence after the results are declared. The qualified candidates will have to participate in the HPCET counselling 2023.

Q. Does HPCET provide scholarships?

A. Yes, HPCET provides scholarships to meritorious candidates. The detailed scholarship programmes will be released soon.

Q. What is the final selection process for the qualifying candidates of HPCET?

A. Candidates will be allotted as per their score in HPCET 2023 and their chosen preferences. The rank, preferences and seat availability will be checked by the authorities for allotment.

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What are the colleges that accept the HPCET score card?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

A list of the colleges that accept the HPCET scored card which is mentioned below;1- Shoolini University, Solan. 2- Arni University, Himachal Pradesh. 3- Government College, Dharamshala. 4- Maharaja Agrasen University, Solan. 5- The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh. 6- Jawaharlal Nehru Governme...A list of the colleges that accept the HPCET scored card which is mentioned below;
1- Shoolini University, Solan.
2- Arni University, Himachal Pradesh.
3- Government College, Dharamshala.
4- Maharaja Agrasen University, Solan.
5- The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh.
6- Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Mandi.
7- University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University.
8- Atal Bihar Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/colleges/b-tech-colleges-accepting-hpcet-india?sby=popularity). I hope this will help you.

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What is the admission process for the HPCET Exam?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

Admission process:The authorities will commence the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 application form process. Students will have to fill out and submit the application form before the final date to participate in the HPCET entrance examination. While filling out the application form, t...Admission process:
The authorities will commence the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 application form process. Students will have to fill out and submit the application form before the final date to participate in the HPCET entrance examination. While filling out the application form, the students will have to provide their personal, contact details, and academic details. All of the details have to be as per the documents possessed by the students. Correct information regarding the marks obtained at the national level and the 10th and 12th qualifying exam has to be provided. The required Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test application fee has to be paid online. Qualified students will be able to participate in the counseling of the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023. Selection of preferred choices have to be done and the fee has to be paid at the counseling venue. Allotment of seats will be done based on the student's merit, preferences, and seat availability. The allotted students will have to confirm their admission by paying the required fee. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam). I hope this will help you.

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What is the syllabus for the HPCET Exam?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

HPCET 2023 BE/B.Tech Syllabus for Physics Laws of Motion Physics & measurement, Energy & Power, Rotational Motion properties of solids & liquids, Oscillation & Waves Kinetic theory of gases, Current Electricity Electrostatics, Magnetic effects of current & ...HPCET 2023 BE/B.Tech Syllabus for Physics Laws of Motion Physics & measurement, Energy & Power, Rotational Motion properties of solids & liquids, Oscillation & Waves Kinetic theory of gases, Current Electricity Electrostatics, Magnetic effects of current & Magnetism, EMI & AC, etc. HPCET 2023 BE/B.Tech Syllabus for Mathematics: Quadratic equations, Sets relations & functions, Matrices & Determinants Mathematical induction, Permutation & Combination, Binomial theorem & its applications, 3D geometry, Sequence & series, Vector Algebra Mathematical reasoning, Statistics Probability and Trigonometry. HPCET 2023 BE/B.Tech Syllabus for Chemistry States of Matter Solutions, Atomic structure, and Some basic concepts of Chemistry Chemical bonding, Redox reaction & electrochemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics Chemical kinetics, Surface Chemistry Equilibrium, d & f block elements, s & p block elements, and Chemistry in Everyday Life. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam-syllabus). I hope this will help you.

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What are the books for the HPCET exam?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

A list of the best books for the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test is mentioned below;1- For mathematics:1- A Master Resource Book in Mathematics by Prafull K Agarwal. 2- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma3- Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam by Dinesh Kh...A list of the best books for the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test is mentioned below;
1- For mathematics:
1- A Master Resource Book in Mathematics by Prafull K Agarwal.
2- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
3- Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam by Dinesh Khattar
2- For Physics:
1- A Master Resource Book in Physics by D B Singh.
2- Concepts Of Physics by H C Verma
3- NCERT Physics 11th (Chap 1,5 & 8) and 12th (Chap 15 only)
3- For chemistry:
1- NEET Objective Chemistry by Oswal- Gurukul
2- A Master Resource Book in Chemistry by Sanjay Sharma.
4- For Verbal Ability:
1- How to prepare for verbal ability and reading comprehension for the CAT by Arun Verma and Sakshi Upadhyaya
2- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
3- Decoding Verbal Ability: How to Prepare VA for CAT XAT SNAP & GMAT by Hemant Shrivastava
5- For Quantitative Aptitude:
1- Analytic Geometry by Shanti Narayan, DK Jha, HC Sinha, and Sharma
2- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by R. S Aggarwal
3- Linear Algebra by K. C. Prasad, K B Data
6- For Reasoning:
1- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
2- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
3- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
7- For Business Awareness:
1- Business G. K. /Business Awareness for All Competitive Exams by G. K. Puri
2- Business Awareness: Business General Knowledge by RPH Editorial
3- General Knowledge 2022 by Manohar Pandey
8- For Computer Awareness
1- Objective question bank of computer awareness for general competition by Arihant
2- Objective Computer Science and Information Technology for Competitive Exam by Jushta Jaiswal
3- Handbook of Computer Science & IT by Arihant Publications. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam-dates). I hope this will help you.

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pranav phadatare

Beginner-Level 5

4 weeks ago

The books for the HPCET exam are:
A Master Resource Book in MATHEMATICS by Prafull K Agarwal. A Master Resource Book in Physics by D B Singh.
A Master Resource Book in Chemistry by Sanjay Sharma.

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When will the HPCET 2023 be conducted?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 Exam Dates and Schedule:Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 application form: March 2023 (Tentative)Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 admit card: April 2023 (Tentative)Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 Exam Date: 14 May 2023 (Ten...Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 Exam Dates and Schedule:
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 application form: March 2023 (Tentative)
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 admit card: April 2023 (Tentative)
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 Exam Date: 14 May 2023 (Tentative)
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2023 result: May 2023 (Tentative)
However, the other official Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test HPCET 2023 exam dates will be announced soon. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam-dates). I hope this will help you.

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pranav phadatare

Beginner-Level 5

4 weeks ago

The HPCET Exam will be conducted on 14 May 2023.

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How do I prepare for the HPCET exam?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

HPCET 2023 Preparation Tips1- Check your Syllabus: Himachal Pradesh Technical University will release HPCET 2023 syllabus on the official website. 2- Know your Exam PatternMode: Pen and paper-basedDuration: 3 hoursSections:1- Physics 50 Questions2- Chemistry 50 Questions3- Mathematics 50 Question...HPCET 2023 Preparation Tips
1- Check your Syllabus: Himachal Pradesh Technical University will release HPCET 2023 syllabus on the official website.
2- Know your Exam Pattern
Mode: Pen and paper-based
Duration: 3 hours
Sections:
1- Physics 50 Questions
2- Chemistry 50 Questions
3- Mathematics 50 Questions
Marking Scheme: 2 marks will be given for every correct answer and 1/2 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3- Create a Personalized Schedule: Students should prepare a schedule for their HPCET 2023 preparation after checking the exam pattern and syllabus.
4- Prepare Regular or short Notes.
5- Solve Mock Tests and Previous years' papers.
6- Revision is Essential. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam-preparation). I hope this will help you.

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What is the exam pattern for the HPCET?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

HPCET Exam Pattern 2023:1- Exam Mode: Offline2- Language: English3- Question type: Multiple-choice questions4- Total Papers: Three: Physics Chemistry Mathematics, Biology5- Total number of questions: 1506- Time allotted to attempt the test: 3 hours7- Marking scheme: For every correct answer, two ...HPCET Exam Pattern 2023:
1- Exam Mode: Offline
2- Language: English
3- Question type: Multiple-choice questions
4- Total Papers: Three: Physics Chemistry Mathematics, Biology
5- Total number of questions: 150
6- Time allotted to attempt the test: 3 hours
7- Marking scheme: For every correct answer, two marks will be awarded and 0.5 marks will be deducted for each question answered incorrectly. For Physics
No. Of questions: 50
Maximum marks: 100
For Chemistry
No. Of questions: 50
Maximum marks: 100
For Mathematics or Biology
No. Of questions: 50
Maximum marks: 100
Total:
No. Of questions: 150
Maximum marks: 300
For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam-pattern). I hope this will help you.

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What are the eligibility criteria for HPCET?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

Eligibility Criteria for the HPCET exam:Bachelor of Technology (Direct): The student must have passed class 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry Biotechnology, Biology Technical Vocat...Eligibility Criteria for the HPCET exam:
Bachelor of Technology (Direct): The student must have passed class 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry Biotechnology, Biology Technical Vocational subjects securing at least 45 percent marks for the general category and 40 percent in case of student belonging to reserved category. Basic admission criteria for Bachelor of Technology programs:
In case the seats remain vacant after exhausting the merit of the Joint Entrance Examination Main and Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test, the remaining seats will be filled up on the basis of merit of the 12th standard examination conducted by a recognised Board or University. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam). I hope this will help you.

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What is the HPCET Exam?

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deepika maurya

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is organized by HPTU (Himachal Pradesh Technical University) to provide Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bachelor of Science, Master of Technology, Master of Pharmacy, Master of Scienc...HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is organized by HPTU (Himachal Pradesh Technical University) to provide Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bachelor of Science, Master of Technology, Master of Pharmacy, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration, Masters in Computer Applications, and Bachelors in Computer Application admissions into the participating institutes of the state. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha HPCET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/hpcet-exam). I hope this will help you.

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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
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    Infrastructure

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    Crowd & Campus Life

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    Value for Money

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  • Total Fees: ₹ 5.18 Lakh
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  • 4 years
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  • Full Time
B.Pharm. in Allopathy
  • Total Fees: ₹ 3.60 Lakh
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
  • Total Fees: ₹ 4.00 Lakh
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.)
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    Infrastructure

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    Faculty & Course Curriculum

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