Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur conducts Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) every year for admissions in its own campus and Government institute as well as private institute affiliated to HPTU for courses like B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, MCA, MBA, MBA (T&HM) etc.
Himachal Pradesh Technical University has released Information Broucher (Prospectus Part- I) for Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test – 2024 (HPCET-2024), which is a entrance test for admission to various Technical and Professional courses of the University.
Important Dates at a Glance :- HPCET 2024
| Event | Date |
| Start date of filling-in online Application form for HPCET-2024 for B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, MCA, MBA and MBA (T&HM) courses | 18.03.2024 |
| Closing date of filling-in online Application form of above courses | 18.04.2024 |
| Date and Time of Entrance Examination for B.Tech and B.Pharmacy | 10.05.2024 (9 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.) |
| Date and Time of Entrance Examination for MCA course | 10.05.2024 (9 A.M. to 11 A.M.) |
| Date and Time of Entrance Examination for MBA and MBA (T&HM) courses | 10.05.2024 (2 P.M. to 4 P.M.) |
| Tentative Date of Declaration of HPCET 2024 Result | By 21.05.2024 |
*Kindly keep visiting University’s website i.e. www.himtu.ac.in for latest updates.
Important Information : After Entrance Test
- After declaration of HPCET 2024 result, the candidates shall be required to apply separately
on the prescribed application form for counselling. The form will be made available on
HPTU’s website i.e. www.himtu.ac.in - The Prospectus Part-II, Admission Brochure 2024-25, containing instructions for filling
online application-cum-counseling form and other related information, will be made available
on the website of the University in the month of May, 2024. - The applicants are required to attend centralized counseling to get admission in various UG &
PG courses of the University as notified in due course. The tentative schedule of events is as follows:
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| Publication of the Prospectus Part II : Admission Broucher 2024-2025 on University’s official website | May 2024 |
| Online application from of centralized counselling available on University’s official website | May 2024 |
| Centralized counselling for admission to UG & PG courses for the academic session 2024-2025 | June 2024 |
| Start of the class of various UG & PG courses for the academic session 2024-2025 | Last week of July/ 1st week of August 2024 |
*Kindly keep visiting University’s website i.e. www.himtu.ac.in for latest updates.
About Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) – Hamirpur
- The Government of Himachal Pradesh has established the Himachal Pradesh Technical University with the mandate to create excellent competent environment to impart the technical education across the State. Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur, was established by Government of Himachal Pradesh under the State Legislative Act-16 of 2010.
- Himachal Pradesh Technical University will conduct Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) for admissions to B.Tech., B. Pharmacy, MCA, MBA and MBA (T&HM) offered by HPTU and its affiliated colleges, deemed to be University or other Universities established under the State Act or constituent units thereto.
- Admission to all the courses shall be made on the basis of merit or rank/marks obtained in the National Level Entrance Test/HPCET-2024, subject to fulfillment of minimum educational qualification
HPCET 2024 Entrance Test Scheme
Mode of Conduct of HPCET 2024 :- HPCET 2024 will be conducted Offline.
Language of Question Papers :- English
1.) Pattern for HPCET 2024 for B.Tech and B.Pharmacy (Allopathy)
Important Points to Note :
- The duration of HPCET examination for B.Tech and B.Pharmacy courses will be 3 hours & 15 minutes.
- For Section A (MCQs): All the given 20 questions are compulsory.
For Section B (MCQs): Candidates need to attempt any 30 Questions out of given 40
Questions. In the event of a candidate has attempted more than 30 questions, only the first 30
attempted questions will be considered for evaluation. - To answer a question, the candidates need to choose one option corresponding to the correct
answer or the most appropriate answer. - There will be negative marking for both the Sections.
2.) Pattern for HPCET 2024 for Master of Computer Application (MCA)
3.) Pattern for HPCET-2024 for Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Administration in Tourism & Hospitality Management (MBA-T&HM)
Important Points to Note :
- The duration of examination will be 2 hours.
- There will be negative marking in all the Sections.
Marking Scheme of HPCET 2024 exam :-
- If any anomaly or discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer will be awarded Four marks (+4).
- Any incorrect option marked will be given Minus One mark (-1).
- Unanswered/unmarked question will be given No mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct, then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct, then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped, then all candidates, who have appeared, will be awarded Four marks (+4) irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted.
- Candidates are advised to do the calculations (if any) with the constants given (if any) in the questions.
Eligibility Criteria for HPCET examination :
The candidates appearing in HPCET 2024 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.
Minimum eligibility criteria for appearing in HPCET 2024 :
| Course | Minimum eligibility criteria for appearing in HPCET 2024 |
| B.Tech (Direct Entry) | Passed 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 (as per Appendix-D) Agriculture stream (for Agriculture Engineering) Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. |
| B.Pharmacy Allopathy (Direct Entry) | Passed / appeared 10+2 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 these 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 and MBA (T & HM) | Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. |
| MCA | Passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A ./ B. Voc./ BCA 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). |
Important Note :-
1.) The candidates who are appearing for their final examination of 10+2 or bachelor degree examination in March/April, 2024 shall be eligible to appear in HPCET 2024 but the final selection is subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria.
2.) In case the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is in fractions, the same shall be rounded off to the nearest figure.
Admission Process :-
Admission to the aforementioned courses shall be made on the basis of merit (rank/marks) of HPCET 2024 and applicable National Level Entrance Tests subject to fulfillment of minimum educational qualification criteria as mentioned in above table.
The Admission criteria and procedure, including rules and regulations, shall be available in the Prospectus–II (Admission Brochure 2024-25) which will be available on HPTU website: www.himtu.ac.in after declaration of HPCET 2024 result.
HPCET 2024 :- Entrance Test Fee
| S.No. | Course | Fee (Rs.) | Remarks | |
| 1 | B.Tech. | 800 | 1600 | Fee once paid shall not be refunded in any case. |
| 2 | B.Pharmacy (Allopathy) | 800 | 1600 | |
| 3 | B.Tech. & B.Pharmacy both | 1600 | 3200 | |
| 4 | MCA | 800 | 1600 | |
| 5 | MBA | 800 | 1600 | |
| 6 | MBA (T & HM) | 800 | 1600 | |
| 7 | MBA and MBA (T & HM) : both | 1600 | 3200 | |
Note :- Here less fee (800/1600) is for the candidate of SC/ST/BPL category other candidate have to submit 1600 or 3200 depending upon the course for which they are applying for.
Admit card for HPCET 2024 Examination
(a) The e-admit card duly signed by the Controller of Examinations (CoE) will be made available to candidates on the University website, i.e., www.himtu.ac.in. The candidates should download e-admit card by entering the application form number/ date of birth.
(b)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.
(c)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 is duly signed by CoE.
(d)Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the written test without valid e-admit card.
(e)Candidates must not mutilate e-admit card or change any entry made there in after it has been authenticated and received by them. Impersonation is a legally punishable offence.
(f) 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.
Test Centers of HPCET 2024
1.) For Under Graduate Courses (B.Tech. & B.Pharmacy Direct Entry)
The centers will be established in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Mandi, , Kangra, Shimla, Solan, Kullu, Sirmour, Una districts of HP and at Chandigarh.
2.) For Post Graduate Courses [MCA, MBA & MBA (T&HM)]
The centers will be established in Hamirpur, Mandi, Dharamshala, Solan, districts of HP.
However, creation of a center at a particular place will depend upon number of candidates opting for that place.
HPCET Previous Year Question Paper :- Download Pdf
1.) HPCET Previous Year Question Paper :- 2018
2.) HPCET Previous Year Question Paper :- 2023
3.) HPCET MCA Previous Year Question Paper :- 2023
4.) HPCET Previous Year Sample Question Paper
All the Best for your preparation. Hope you will get your desired stream and desired college.