Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) 2022 – HPCET 2022 application form has been released at himtu.ac.in. The last date to submit the HPCET application form is June 18, 2022. Earlier, HPCET 2022 exam dates has been announced by the HPTU. Himachal Pradesh Technical University conducts the State Level Entrance Test (HPCET) for inviting applications from the interested candidates. Through this exam candidates can get admission into B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy (Ayurveda), M. Pharmacy, MCA and MBA programmes. HPCET exam will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates can check all the details like eligibility, selection procedure etc. of HPCET 2022 from this page.
Latest – HPCET 2022 application form is out. Scroll down to apply.
HPCET 2022
Candidates can submit an online application form to seek admission in a particular course(s) through the concerned link available on the University website i.e 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 2022 from the table given below:
Event | Dates |
---|---|
Starting date of filling in online application | 21 Apr 2022 |
Closing date of filling in online Application Form | 18 Jun 2022 |
HP Common Entrance Test 2022 | |
B.Tech (Direct Entry) | 10 Jul 2022 Morning Session – (09.00AM to 12:00 Noon) |
B. Pharmacy & B. Pharmacy (Ayur.) | 10 Jul 2022 Morning Session – (09.00AM to 12:00 Noon) |
MCA | 10 Jul 2022 Morning Session – (09.00AM to 11:00 am) |
MBA & MBA (T& HM) | 10 Jul 2022 Evening Session – (02.00PM to 04:00 PM) |
M.Sc (Physics) | 10 Jul 2022 Morning Session |
BHMCT & B.Sc (HM & CT) | 10 Jul 2022 Evening Session |
M.Tech / M.Pharmacy / M.Sc (Environmental Science) | 10 Jul 2022 Evening Session |
BBA | 09 Jul 2022 Morning Session |
BCA | 09 Jul 2022 Evening Session |
Declaration of result | |
B. Tech (Direct Entry), B. Pharmacy, MCA, MBA/MBA (T&HM) | 20 Jul 2022 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
HPCET 2022 Application Form
HPCET 2022 application form is out at himtu.ac.in. The direct link to apply for HPCET 2022 exam is provided below:
Apply Online: Click here to fill the HPCET 2022 Application Form.
- All candidates have to apply online on the prescribed application form available on the University website i.e.www.himtu.ac.in.
- The candidates must fill the application form in all respect carefully and check the same before submitting it.
- Incomplete application form shall not be considered and no correspondence shall be made in this regard.
- The application form once submitted can neither be taken back under any circumstances nor shall the application fee deposited be refunded in any case.
- Any application submitted after the prescribed last date will not be accepted.
Application Fee:
The applicants are required to pay the non-refundable entrance examination fee as mentioned below.

- In case entrance examination fee is paid through e-Challan/ credit/debit card, the candidate is required to pay an additional processing charges to the bank, if any, as per the bank norms.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded in any case. However double payment, if any, shall be refunded in the account of the candidate, for which the candidate has to apply separately to the Finance Officer, H.P. Technical University Hamirpur.
HPCET 2022 Entrance Test Notice – Released
Himachal Pradesh technical University has released the notice regarding the HPCET Exam dates. Candidates can check the official notice that is given below.

HPCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates appearing in HPCET-2022 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)/PCI/UGC or as applicable. The minimum eligibility criteria for the different courses are given below:
- B.Tech (Direct Entry) –
- Passed/appeared 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics /Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. OR
- Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR
- Passed diploma (in Engineering and Technology) with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category)subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.
- 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/ Biology 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.
- MBA/ MBA (T & HM) –
- 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 B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT) / B.E. (CSE)/ B.Tech. (CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or 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 10+2 level or at Graduation level.
- Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. (For students having no Mathematics background compulsory bridge course will be framed by the respective University/ Institution and additional bridge courses related to computer subjects as per the norms of the concerned University).
- 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.
Note:
– The candidates who are appearing for their final examination of 10+2 or bachelor degree examination in March/April, 2022 shall be eligible to appear in HPCET-2022 but the final selection is subject to satisfying the above eligibility criteria.
– In case the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is in fractions, the same shall be rounded off to the nearest figure.
HPCET 2022 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the details regarding the HPCET Exam pattern below.
- Language of the paper: English shall be the language for all question papers of HPCET.
- Mode: Entrance examination (HPCET-2022) for each course shall be conducted in offline mode.
- Questions Type: All questions shall be objective type multiple choice questions. The candidate will have to choose one correct answer only.
- Marking Scheme: Two marks shall be awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer (Applicable for B. Tech./B. Pharmacy/MBA/MBA(T&HM)/MCA courses).
- option as correct answer.
Note:
- While the candidate can skip a question but should not choose more than one option as correct answer.
- The question paper for B. Tech & B. Pharmacy courses shall be common. However, candidate attempting Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry shall be eligible for admission to B.Tech or B. Pharmacy course whereas the candidate who will attempt Physics, Chemistry and Biology shall be eligible for admission to B. Pharmacy. The candidates are advised to go through eligibility criteria for admission mentioned in Admission Brochure- 2022-23 which will be available on HPTU website i.e.www.himtu.ac.in after the declaration of the result of HPCET-2022.
Subject combinations for Entrance Test, number of questions and mode of test for different courses is as below:
(I) Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Allopathy)
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 Computer Applications (MCA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA/ {MBA T&HM})
Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
Verbal Ability | 25 | 50 |
2 Hrs
|
Quantitative Ability | 25 | 50 | |
Data Interpretation and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
Business awareness (MBA& MBA (T&H))/ Computer Awareness (MCA) | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
HPCET 2022 Exam Centres
Candidates can check the HPCET 2022 exam centres from below:
- Bilaspur
- Mandi
- Kullu
- Chamba
- Shimla
- Sirmour
- Kangra
- Solan
- Una
- Hamirpur
- Chandigarh
Note: University reserves the right to create or change or cancel any examination centre without prior information depending upon the number of candidates.
HPCET 2022 Admit Card
Candidates can check the important points related to HPCET 2022 admit card from below:
- The e-admit card duly signed by Controller of Examinations (COE) will be made available to candidates on the University website, i.e., http://www.himtu.ac.in. The candidates should download e-admit card by entering the application form number/ date of birth.
- The e-admit card will contain the e-admit card number, photograph of the student, address of the examination centre and examination date. Discrepancies, if any, must be brought to the notice of the Controller of Examinations, Himachal Pradesh Technical University, VPO Daruhi, Distt. Hamirpur (H.P.)-177001 immediately.
- Candidates should take a print of the e-admit card using the print option on A-4 size paper only. Please ensure that all information on the e-admit card including photograph is clearly visible on the print and e-admit card are duly signed by COE.
- Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the written test without valid e-admit card.
- Candidates must not mutilate e-admit card or change any entry made therein after it has been authenticated and received by them. Impersonation is a legally punishable offence.
- The e-admit card is an important document and it must be preserved and produced at the time of entrance examination/test. Candidate should report to the allotted examination centre along with e-admit card and ID proof like aadhar card etc. at least half an hour before the commencement of examination.
HP CET Admission Process
Candidates can check the details regarding the HPCET Admission process below.
- 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.
- After that, candidates have to appear for the HP CET Counselling process.
- The authority will allot the seats on the basis of choices filled by candidate in the order of meri tlist.
- The Admission criteria and procedure including rules and regulations are available in the Admission Brochure which is available on HPTU official website.
HP CET 2022 Result
The details regarding the HPCET result are given below.
- The result will be released in online mode by the HPTU.
- On the basis of the result, the authority will release the merit list.
- Candidates will be able to check the result from the official website.
- There will be separate merit list for candidates based on JEE Scores.
Procedure to Resolve Tie:
B. Tech./ B. Pharmacy- Direct Entry:
- If two applicants have the same HPCET- 2022 aggregate marks, the candidate with higher marks in Physics will be ranked above.
- If the marks in Physics are same, then higher marks in Chemistry would break the tie.
- If the marks in Physics and Chemistry are same, then the marks in third subject would eventually be same. The qualifying examinationi.e.10+2 marks would break the tie and it will be done during counseling there and then if the qualifying examination marks are not available in the HPCET-2022 application form.
- If the qualifying examination marks are also same then the date of birth of the applicants will be considered. Elder candidate shall get the benefit of being ranked above.
M.B.A/ MBA (T & HM) & M.C.A (Direct Entry):
- If two applicants have the same HPCET -2022 aggregate marks, the candidate with higher marks in Verbal Ability (section-A) will be ranked above.
- If the marks in Verbal Ability are same, then a higher Quantitative Ability (section -B) marks would break the tie.
- If the Quantitative Ability marks are same, then a higher Data Interpretation and Reasoning (section-C) marks would break the tie.
- If the Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and Reasoning marks are same, then the fourth subject General Knowledge and Business Awareness marks would eventually be the same. The qualifying examination i.e. graduation marks would break the tie and it will be done during counseling there and then if the qualifying examination marks are not available in the HPCET-2022 application form.
- If the qualifying examination marks are also same then the date of birth of the applicants will be considered. Elder candidate shall get the benefit of being ranked above
FAQs
Ans. HPCET exam is conducted to offer admission in various UG and PG courses in Himachal Pradesh.
Ans. HPCET Exam is conducted in offline mode.
Ans. yes, 0.5 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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