HPCET 2025: Counselling Registration (STARTS), Result (OUT), Dates, Admission Process

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.

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.

HPCET 2025 application form dates have been announced. Candidates were able to access the HPCET 2025 application form online. To participate in the entrance exam, the candidates had to fill out and submit the application form before the final date i.e., April 23, 2025. After the final date, the authorities did not accept any applications. All required details had to be submitted carefully in the application form of HPCET 2025.

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

HPCET counselling will be held in online and offline 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. However, for the seat allotment result, the candidates will have to report at the allotted centre. For confirmation of admission, the candidates will have to report to their allotted college, verify their documents and pay the tuition fee.

The authorities will release HPCET result online. Candidates will be able to check their obtained scores and ranks through the HPCET result. The given steps can be followed to check the result of HPCET. No other mode will be used to release the HPCET result.

• Go to himtu.ac.in
• Click on the result link.
• Candidates will have to provide their Login ID and password.
• Go to 'Login'
• The result will be displayed on the screen.
• After checking the details, the candidates can download the result in the form of a rank card.

 

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.

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.

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. 

Candidates will be able to register for HPCET online at the official website. During the registration process, the candidates will have to provide their basic details. A password also has to be generated for future login. After the registration is done, the candidates will have to log in and fill out the application form with the required personal, academic and contact details. Next, the candidates will have to upload their scanned photograph and signature, as per the official specifications. Finally, the application fee has to be paid online.

While filling out the HPCET application form, the candidates will have to pay the fee to be registered for the examination and admission process. Candidates will be able to make the fee payment online i.e., through net banking/debit card/credit card/UPI. SC/ST/BPL category candidates have to pay INR 800 as the HPCET application fee, while other category candidates will have to pay INR 1,600. If the candidates are not able to pay the fee, then the application will not be accepted. 

Candidates will be able to check personal and examination-related details on the HPCET admit card. Before downloading the admit card, the candidates are advised to check the details carefully. In case of any mistakes, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately. Some of the important details present in the HPCET admit card are:

• Name of the candidate
• Application number
• Admit card number
• Course name
• Examination date
• Exam centre address
• Exam day guidelines

HPCET admit card will be released online. Only the registered candidates will be able to access and download the HPCET admit card. The given steps can be followed to download the admit card of HPCET.

• Go to himtu.ac.in
• Candidates will have to provide their User ID and password.
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Candidates are advised to check all of the details before downloading the admit card. 

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. 

No. HPCET will be held offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. Candidates will have to report to their allotted centre and attempt the examination in offline mode. HPCET consists of multiple-choice questions that have to be attempted in 3 hours 15 minutes. All of the answers have to be marked in OMR sheets. The entrance examination will not be held in any other mode. 

Yes. Mock tests are important for HPCET preparation. By attempting the mock tests, the candidates will be able to understand the exam pattern and how the entrance examination will be conducted. Mock test will also allow the candidates to identify their commonly made mistakes and help them to correct it so that the same mistakes do not occur during the examination. Another advantage of regularly attempting mock tests is that the candidates will be able to work on their time management skills.

Creating a personalized timetable is essential during the HPCET preparation as it will allow the candidates to complete their preparation well before the examination. Candidates are advised to divide the subjects and topics carefully so that the studying process does not feel monotonous. The syllabus should be completed beforehand so that enough time is provided for revision. Candidates are also advised to allot time for mock tests as it will help the candidates to assess their preparation. The timetable should be created as per the aptitude of the candidates.