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.

HPCET eligibility criteria is released at official website. No changes in eligibility are expected for HPCET 2026. However, if any changes are made, it will be announced online.

The level of HPCET is similar to 12th standard syllabus. If candidates are well prepared for their board exams, they can be considered ready for HPCET too. Overall, HPCET is easier than national level exams such as JEE Mains.

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.

While filling online HPCET application form, candidates will have to select their choice of exam centre. Based on order of preferences submitted, HPCET exam centre will be allocated.

HIMTU has not yet announced the last date for HPCET registration. Candidates will have to fill and submit application form before official last date, otherwise their registration request will not be accepted.

HPTU authorities will not accept soft copies of ID proof at exam centre. While reporting for exam, candidates will have to bring their original valid ID proof along with HPCET hall ticket to the centre for verification.

No, HPCET is not compulsory for admissions to BTech at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology. Students can apply through JEE Mains as well as HPCET. Students must still meet the eligibility for the course as well as their preferred exam with students meeting the cutoff receiving admissions.

Himachal pradesh Technical university conducts HPCET (Himachal pradesh common entrance test) for B.Tech and B.pharm courses.The previous year question papers of HPCET can be found in the official website of Himachal pradesh Technical university. You can download it in  PDF format. 

There are other educational websites that provides previous year question papers and solutions. And there are institutions that provide tuition for HPCET, so you can also refer their study materials. 

 The syllabus for Himachal Pradesh common entrance test of biology consists both 11th and 12th syllabus from NCERT

Units listed below:-

I. Diversity in Living World

II. Structural Organization in Animals and Plants

III. Cell Structure and Function:

IV. Plant Physiology

V. Human Physiology 

VI. Reproduction

VII. Genetics and Evolution

VIII. Biotechnology

IX. Ecology

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