December 24, 2024: HPTU has announced the HPCET 2025 exam date for UG and PG courses, scheduled for May 10, 2025, with updated eligibility details and a focus on offline exams. Read full news.
HPCET 2025: Exam Date(Out), Check Admit Card, Application Fees, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Result, Counseling Details
Content Curator | Updated On - Dec 24, 2024
What's New In HPCET 2025?
HPCET 2024 is a state-level exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at various colleges in Himachal Pradesh. HPCET 2024 Application form is expected to be released in the month of March 2024.
- The last date to fill out the HPCET 2024 application form will be the 4th week of April 2024.
- Candidates who have passed out from a recognized board or university with aggregate marks are eligible to apply.
- Himachal Pradesh Technical University will be conducting the HPCET 2024 for admission to courses like B.Tech., B.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy (Ayurveda), M.Tech, M.Pharmacy, MCA, and MBA programs.
- HPCET 2024 Duration of the examination will be 3 hours.
- HPCET 2024 Admit card date is expected to be released in the 1st week of May 2024.
- The HPCET 2024 exam fees for the general category applicants will be Rs 1600 and for SC/ST/BPL Category applicants will be Rs 800.
Table of Content
- HPCET 2024 Highlights
- HPCET 2024 Dates
- HPCET 2024 Application Process
- HPCET 2024 Application Fee
- HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- HPCET 2024 Syllabus
- HPCET 2024 Exam Pattern
- HPCET 2024 Preparation Tips
- HPCET 2024 Admit Card
- HPCET 2024 Result
- HPCET 2024 Counselling
- HPCET 2024 Exam Centres
- HPCET 2024 FAQs
HPCET 2024 Highlights
The table below highlights the main highlights of the HPCET 2024.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) |
| Name of the Exam | Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) |
| Exam Fees | General Category - INR 1600 SC/ST/BPL Category - INR 800 |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate |
| Marking Scheme | Each right answer will be worth two marks. For each incorrect response, 0.5 marks will be deducted. |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score | Participating colleges of Himachal Pradesh |
| Number of Sections | 3 - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Mode of Exam | Pen-and-Paper-Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| No. of Test Cities | 11 |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Official Website | himtu.ac.in |
| Course offered through the exam | BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA |
| Contact Details | HP CET Email ID: examhptu@gmail.com HP CET Helpline: 01972-224159 |
HPCET 2024 Dates
The details of the HPCET 2024 dates are mentioned below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| HPCET 2024 Application form release | 4th week of March 2024 |
| Last Date to apply for HPCET 2024 | 4th week of April 2024 |
| HPCET 2024 Admit card release | 1st week of May 2024 |
| HPCET 2024 Exam Date | 2nd week of May 2024 |
| Answer key release | 2nd week of May 2024 |
| Announcement of result | Last week of May 2024 |
| Counselling | 2nd week of June 2024 |
HPCET 2024 Application Process
Candidates must read the following information to learn more about the HPCET 2024 Application Form:
- Only online will the application form be available.
- Candidates must fill out the HPCET 2024 registration form beginning tentatively in the fourth week of March 2024.
- Candidates are recommended to properly fill out the application form to avoid mistakes.
- Fill out the application form with personal, academic, communicational, category, and course information.
- Upload all required papers in the specified format, including a scanned image of your photograph and signature.
- Application forms that need to be completed or corrected may be rejected.
- Aspirants must enter correct information because no further corrections will be permitted.
- The application form will be available tentatively until the last week of April 2024. Late applications will be rejected.
- Take a printout of the completed registration form and save it for future reference.
HPCET 2024 Application Fee
The following are the non-refundable entrance examination fees for various categories.
| Category | Courses & Application Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech/ B.Pharma (Allopath)/ MCA/ MBA | B.Tech & B.Pharma (both), MBA & MBA (T&HM) both | |
| General Category | Rs. 1600/- | Rs. 3200/- |
| SC/ ST/ BPL | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 1600/- |
HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing in HPCET-2024 for admission to a specific course must meet the eligibility criteria for that course as specified by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)/PCI/UGC or as applicable.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| B. Tech (Direct Entry) | Passed the 10+2 exam with Physics/ Mathematics/Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practises/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. (Select any of the three) Attained at least 45% in the above subjects taken combined (40% in the case of candidates from the reserved category). Or they Passed a diploma (in Engineering and Technology) with at least 45% (40% for the restricted category) subject to vacancies in the First Year if lateral entry vacancies are exhausted. |
| B. Pharmacy Allopathy (Direct Entry) | Passed or appeared in a 10+2 or comparable examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Chemistry as obligatory courses, as well as one of the Mathematics/ Biology subjects, achieving at least 45% (40% reserved category) in these subjects taken combined. Provided, however, that a student must be 17 years old by December 31st of the year of acceptance to the course. |
| MBA and MBA (T & HM) | Passed/appeared in a bachelor's degree program from a recognized university with a minimum three-year duration and at least 50% (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination. |
| MCA | B.C.A./B.Sc. (Computer Science)/B.Sc. (IT) /B.E.(CSE)/B.Tech. (CSE) /B.E. (IT) /B.Tech. (IT) or an equivalent degree. OR Passed/Appeared any graduation degree (e.g., B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A./ B. Voc./ etc.,) preferably with Mathematics at the 10+2 or Graduation level. Attained at least 50% in the qualifying examination (45% for candidates from the reserved category). |
HPCET 2024 Syllabus
HPCET 2024 syllabus will be available online on the website for UG and PG courses. The UG syllabus will consist of courses such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology.
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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The PG curriculum will be based on subjects such as verbal thinking, data interpretation, business awareness, computer awareness, and numeric ability.
HPCET 2024 Exam Pattern
The official HPCET 2024 exam pattern will be made available online. The HPCET 2024 exam pattern is used by Himachal Pradesh Technical University to notify candidates about various aspects of the entrance examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | UG- 3 hours 15 minutes, PG- 2 hours |
| Language | English |
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| Total number of questions | 150 |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Total Papers | Three: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology |
HPCET 2024 Preparation Tips
Candidates must follow the preparation guidelines listed below to perform well in the exam:
- Examine the HPCET 2024 exam pattern and syllabus.
- Make an appropriate schedule and plan accordingly.
- Select a suitable study material and books.
- Do not panic; instead, prioritize your health.
- Make brief notes and revise daily.
- Focus on past years' exam questions and sample papers.
- Always learn some shortcuts to complete complex computations in less time.
HPCET 2024 Admit Card
- The HPCET 2024 admit card will be available for download at himtu.ac.in for registered applicants.
- The e-admit card will include the e-admit card number, a photograph of the student, the address of the examination center, and the examination date. Any discrepancies shall be immediately reported to the Controller of Examinations, Himachal Pradesh Technical University, VPO Daruhi, Distt. Hamirpur (H.P.)-177001.
- Candidates should print the e-admit card using the print option only on A-4 size paper. Please confirm that all information on the e-admit card, including the photograph, is visible on the print and e-admit card, and that the CoE has signed both the print and the e-admit card.
- Candidates will not be authorized to take the written exam unless they have a valid e-admit card.
- Candidates shall not mutilate or change any information on their e-admit card once it has been authenticated and received by them. Impersonation is a punishable violation of the law.
- The e-admit card is a vital document that must be kept and produced during the entrance examination/test.
HPCET 2024 Result
The HPCET 2024 Results will be released online by the authority. It will be announced tentatively in the last week of May 2024. Using their login details, such as their application number or birthdate, candidates must confirm their results. The authority will prepare the results based on the final answer key.
The authorities will also produce a merit list and the results for all courses. Candidates might approach the authorities if there is a dispute in the results. Candidates are encouraged to keep their results safe as they will be required for counseling.
HPCET 2024 Counselling
HPCET 2024 Counselling will begin in the second week of June 2024. Qualified candidates must participate in the counseling procedure. Counseling will be provided via the Internet. The counseling method will be conducted in several steps, including online registration, selection, seat assignment, document verification, and reporting.
Seats will be assigned to candidates based on their entrance exam scores and completed choices. Candidates who have been assigned seats must report to the institution to complete further document verification and fee payment procedures.
The following are the crucial documents that will be required for verification:
- Mark sheets and certificates for classes 10 and 12
- Mark sheets for graduation
- Transfer certificate Category certificate (only for restricted categories)
- Migration certificate HPCET admit card and result in HPCET allotment letter Passport size pictures, and so on.
HPCET 2024 Exam Centres
The details of the HPCET 2024 Exam dates are mentioned below:
| Dharamshala | Hamirpur | Nahan | Nalagarh |
| Hamirpur | Kullu | Solan | Chandigarh |
| Bilaspur | Chamba | Mandi | Palampur |
| Chamba | Dharamshala | Shimla | Paonta Sahib |
| Kullu | Nurpur | Una |
HPCET 2024 FAQs
Ques. What is the HPCET 2024 exam age limit?
Ans. Yes, the maximum age limit for appearing in HPCET is 22 years for males, 24 years for girls, and 25 years for candidates from restricted categories, according to the HPCET eligibility criteria.
Ques. What documents are required for the HPCET 2024 counseling procedure?
Ans. Candidates were required to submit a printout of their scorecard, valid documents in the case of Caste/Category, and age proof in the form of the Class 10 standard mark sheet or certificate, class 12 mark sheet, and passing certificate are all issued by the Board/Council. The 10th Admit Card/Pass Certificate is also issued by them.
Ques. Can candidates who have already taken the qualifying exam apply for the HPCET 2024?
Ans. Candidates who are taking the qualifying exam in the same academic year are generally eligible to apply. They must, however, show proof of passing during counseling.
Ques. Does HPCET 2024 Counselling take place offline or online?
Ans. There will be both online and offline HPCET 2024 counseling available. Candidates who meet the requirements must complete the online application for the HPCET 2024 counseling process. The candidates must submit all necessary information online, upload their supporting documentation, and pay the requisite amount.
Ques. How can a candidate apply for HPCET 2024 Counselling?
Ans. Candidates must finish the registration procedure by filling out the appropriate areas with their name, user ID, password, date of birth, email address, and mobile number. Candidates will be assigned a unique registration number upon successful registration.
Ques. What is the common entrance exam for HPTU 2024?
Ans. The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) administers the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) to grant admission to participating state institutes for BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA.
Ques. How can a candidate access the results of HPCET?
Ans. The authorities will update the HPCET result 2024 link available on www.himtu.ac.in the website. On the official website, the authority will announce the date of the HPCET results in 2024. Using their login information, candidates who took the HPCET exam can view their HIPTU results.
Ques. How can a candidate complete the HPCET2024 application form?
Ans. The HPCET 2024 Application Form is expected to be released in the month of March 2024. Fill out the application form with your personal information, educational qualifications, and phone number. To finish the application form, upload scanned images of your photos and signature.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
