Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) – Himachal Pradesh Technical University conducts a State Level Entrance Test (HPCET) invites application from the candidates interested to seek admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy (Ayurveda), M. Pharmacy, MCA and MBA programmes. Candidates can check all the details like eligibility, selection procedure etc. of HPCET from this page.
HPCET
Candidates can submit an online application form to seek admission in a particular course(s) through the concerned link available on the University website http://www.himtu.ac.in. Fill in the application form only if you meet the eligibility criteria for a particular course as per HPTU norms. Candidates can check the schedule of HPCET from the table given below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| HP Common Entrance Test 2020 | |
| BHMCT & B.Sc. (HM & CT) (Morning Session) | 09 May 2020 |
| BBA (Evening Session) | 09 May 2020 |
| B.Tech/B.Pharmacy/B.Pharmacy (Ayur.) (Morning Session) | 10 May 2020 |
| BCA (Evening Session) | 10 May 2020 |
| M.Tech/M.Sc. (Physics) (Morning Session) | 07 Jun 2020 |
| M.Pharmacy/M.Sc. (Environmental Science), Diploma in yoga (Evening Session) | |
| MBA & MBA (T&HM) (Morning Session) | 07 Jun 2020 |
| MCA (Evening Session) | |
| HP Common Entrance Test 2019 | |
| BHMCT & B.Sc. (HM & CT) (Morning Session) | 11 May 2019 |
| BBA (Evening Session) | |
| B.Tech/B.Pharmacy/B.Pharmacy (Ayur.) (Morning Session) | 12 May 2019 |
| BCA (Evening Session) | |
| M.Tech/M.Sc. (Physics) (Morning Session) | 8 Jun 2019 |
| M.Pharmacy/M.Sc. (Environmental Science) (Evening Session) | |
| MBA & MBA (T&HM) (Morning Session) | 9 Jun 2019 |
| MCA (Evening Session) |
HPCET Eligibility Criteria
The candidates appearing in HPCET for seeking admission to a particular course must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the corresponding course as per norms of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). The minimum eligibility criteria for the different courses is as follows:
- B.Tech (Direct Entry) – Passed/appeared 10+2 or 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% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
- B.Pharm (Direct Entry) – Passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject securing at least 45% marks (40% reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.
- B.Pharmacy (Ayurveda) – Passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
- M. Tech – Passed/appeared bachelor‘s degree (BE/B.Tech) in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent from recognized University in the relevant field of Engineering/Technology securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
- M. Pharmacy – Passed/appeared in bachelor degree in Pharmacy or equivalent from recognized University securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
- MBA – Passed/appeared bachelor‘s degree from recognized University with minimum three years duration securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination
- MCA – Passed/appeared bachelor‘s degree or equivalent from recognized University with minimum three years duration and Mathematics at 10+2 level or at degree level securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
| Examination Centre | Code | Examination Centre | Code |
| Bilaspur | 01 | Nahan | 09 |
| Chamba | 02 | Solan | 10 |
| Dharamshala | 03 | Una | 11 |
| Hamirpur | 04 | Palampur | 12 |
| Kullu | 05 | Paonta Sahib | 13 |
| Nurpur | 06 | Nalagarh | 14 |
| Mandi | 07 | Chandigarh | 15 |
| Shimla | 08 | Jammu | 16 |
Exam Pattern
Language of the paper: English shall be the language for all question papers of HPCET.
Mode: Entrance examination (HPCET) for each course shall be conducted in single offline (pen and paper-based test) mode. All questions shall be objective type multiple choice questions. The candidate will have to choose one correct answer only. Two marks shall be awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer. While the candidate can skip a question but should not choose more than one option as correct answer.
Subject combinations for Entrance Test, number of questions and mode of test for different courses is as below:
(I) Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Ayurveda) (B.Pharmacy Ayurveda)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Physics | 50 | 100 |
3 Hrs
|
| Chemistry | 50 | 100 | |
| Mathematics/Biology | 50 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
(II) Master of Technology (M.Tech)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Aptitude Test | 15 | 30 |
3 Hrs
|
| Civil Engg./Electrical Engg./Electronics & Comm. Engg./Computer Science &Engg./ Mechanical Engg | 60 | 120 | |
| Engg. Mathematics | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
(III) Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharmacy)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Aptitude Test | 15 | 30 |
3 Hrs
|
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 60 | 120 | |
| Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
(IV) Master of Computer Applications(MCA)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Verbal Ability | 25 | 50 |
2 Hrs
|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 50 | |
| Data Interpretation and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge and Computer Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
(V) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Verbal Ability | 25 | 50 |
2 Hrs
|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 50 | |
| Data Interpretation and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge and Computer Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Admission Process
Admission to the above course are made strictly on the basis of merit or rank/marks obtained in the National Level Entrance Test/HPCET subject to fulfillment of minimum educational qualification.The Admission criteria and procedure including rules and regulations are available in the Admission Brochure which is available on HPTU official website.
Official Website: www.himtu.ac.in.
HPTU Common Entrance Exams
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