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HPCET Application Form 2026 is now available at Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) from 13 March to 19 April 2026. Check eligibility, important dates, fees, exam pattern and step-by-step online application process here.

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Short Information	HPCET Application Form 2026 is now available at Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) from 13 March to 19 April 2026. Check eligibility, important dates, fees, exam pattern and step-by-step online application process here.

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HPCET Application Form 2026 is now open on the official portal of Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur. The online application window opened on 13 March 2026 and will remain active until 19 April 2026. HPCET 2026 (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is conducted for admissions to B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, MCA, MBA, MBA (T&HM), B.Sc. (HM&CT)/BHMCT, M.Sc. Physics and M.Sc. Environmental Sciences courses offered by HPTU and its affiliated colleges for academic session 2026-27.

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Candidates who have passed 10+2 or a graduation degree (depending on course) from a recognized board/university are eligible to apply. This page covers the direct HPCET 2026 application link, complete eligibility criteria, exam dates, application fee, step-by-step guide to apply online, and all necessary information to help you fill the form without any errors.

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1	Download Official Notification PDF	http://www.himtu.ac.in/sites/default/files/2026-03/18.03.26%…

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HPCET Application Form 2026 - Overview

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The HPCET 2026 application form is available only in online mode via HPTU's official website. Candidates must register via the Him Access Portal and complete all four profile tabs before applying for courses. The exam will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode. Official Website for Applying: www.himtu.ac.in

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- Exam Name
- Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET 2026)
- Conducting Body
- Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur
- Courses Offered
- B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, MCA, MBA, MBA (T&HM), B.Sc. (HM&CT)/BHMCT, M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- Application Form Start Date
- 13 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 19 April 2026
- Mode of Exam
- Offline (OMR-based)
- Language of Question Paper
- English
- Official Website
- www.himtu.ac.in

HPCET 2026 - Important Dates

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1	paragraph	Candidates must keep track of all HPCET 2026 important dates to avoid missing any deadline. The University may update dates — keep visiting www.himtu.ac.in for latest updates.
2	table		Event Date	Start of Online Application Form 13 March 2026 Last Date to Submit Application Form 19 April 2026 Exam - B.Tech & B.Pharmacy (Direct Entry) 10 May 2026 (09:00 AM - 12:15 PM) Exam - M.Sc. Physics 10 May 2026 (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM) Exam - MBA, MBA (T&HM), MCA 10 May 2026 (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM) Exam - B.Sc. (HM&CT)/BHMCT & M.Sc. Environmental Sciences 09 May 2026 (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM) Tentative Declaration of HPCET 2026 Result By 21 May 2026 Prospectus Part-II (Admission Brochure) Release May 2026 (tentative) Centralized Counselling for UG & PG Courses June 2026 (tentative) Commencement of Classes Last week of July / 1st week of August 2026

HPCET 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

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1	paragraph	The minimum eligibility criteria for HPCET 2026 are as per AICTE/PCI/UGC norms. Candidates appearing in their final 10+2 or graduation examination in March/April 2026 are also eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling eligibility at the time of admission. Check course-wise eligibility below:
2	table		Course Minimum Eligibility	B.Tech (Direct Entry) 10+2 with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / IT / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship. Min. 45% marks (40% for reserved). OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in same/allied sector. B.Pharmacy Allopathy (Direct Entry) 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry (compulsory) + one of Mathematics/Biology. Min. 45% marks (40% reserved). Age: 17 years on or before 31 December of admission year. B.Sc. (HM&CT) / BHMCT 10+2 in any stream from a recognized Board. Min. 45% marks (40% reserved) in qualifying exam. MBA & MBA (T&HM) Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration. Min. 50% marks (45% reserved). MCA Any graduation degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Com/B.A/B.Voc/BCA etc.), preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. Min. 50% marks (45% reserved). Bridge course for non-Maths candidates. M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics OR Honors in Physics. Min. 50% marks in aggregate over 3 years (45% reserved). M.Sc. Environmental Sciences Any Bachelor/UG degree in basic/applied sciences including Engineering/Medical Sciences/Pharmacy/Architecture. Min. 50% marks (45% reserved).

HPCET 2026 - Application Fee/ Entrance Test Fee

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1	paragraph	The application fee must be paid online during form submission. Fee once paid is non-refundable. In case of multiple payments against the same form, a refund can be requested via the fee refund form available on HPTU website (Examination → Download Forms → Examination/Reevaluation fee refund form); processing may take about one month.
2	table		Course / Option SC/ST/BPL (₹) Others (₹)	B.Tech (Direct Entry) 800 1600 B.Pharmacy Allopathy (Direct Entry) 800 1600 B.Tech + B.Pharmacy (both) 1600 3200 B.Sc. (HM&CT) / BHMCT 800 1600 MCA 800 1600 MBA 800 1600 MBA (T&HM) 800 1600 Any 2 among MBA / MBA (T&HM) / MCA 1600 3200 All 3: MBA + MBA (T&HM) + MCA 2400 4800 M.Sc. Physics 800 1600 M.Sc. Environmental Sciences 800 1600 Change of Exam Centre (if approved) ₹2000 per request

How to Apply for HPCET 2026 - Step-by-Step Guide

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1	paragraph	Applications are accepted only in online mode via the HPTU official website. Follow the steps below carefully to fill the HPCET 2026 application form without errors:
2	list		ordered	Visit the official HPTU website www.himtu.ac.in and navigate to the HPCET 2026 application page. Click on One Time Registration (OTR) under the "Services" section. Click "Register →" and then "As Student". New users must click "New User? Sign up for Citizen Login". You will be redirected to the Him Access Portal. Choose the Aadhaar number option, provide eKYC consent, enter OTP, then provide your mobile number and email to generate a unique Him Access ID. Login "As Student" using your Him Access ID / registered mobile number or other available option. Update your profile in four tabs: Applicant Details, Contact Details, Qualifications (10th, 12th, graduation if applicable), and Upload Photo & Signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, 60-100 KB). Click "Complete Profile" → Logout → Login again → navigate to "Courses List". Under UG/PG list, click "Apply" against your desired course or combined course option (e.g., B.Tech & B.Pharmacy both, MBA & MCA, etc.). Fill the HPCET 2026 Application Form: select quota (AIQ / HPSQ / NRI / KM), category, minimum qualification, sub-category etc. Ensure all entries match your profile/qualification details. Tick the declaration checkbox, then click "Save Draft". Check under "My Applications", use "Edit Application" if corrections are needed, then click "Submit Application". After submission, no further edits are allowed. Note down the Application Number (format: HPCET26XXXXXX) displayed on screen. Go to "My Applications" → click "₹ Pay XXXX" → Proceed to Payment and complete the fee payment via the payment gateway. After successful payment, download and print the application form PDF. If the PDF icon does not appear, click the payment button again to refresh payment status. If not generated within 2 working days, email: [email protected] with your Form Number, transaction ID, and payment screenshot.

Documents Required for HPCET 2026

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1	paragraph	Keep the following documents ready in digital format before starting the HPCET 2026 application form. All documents must be scanned clearly and in the prescribed format/size.
2	list		unordered	Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, 60-100 KB) Candidate's signature in prescribed format (JPG/JPEG/PNG, 60-100 KB) Aadhaar Card (for Him Access Portal registration) Class 10 (Matric) mark sheet and certificate Class 12 (10+2) mark sheet and certificate Graduation degree mark sheet (for PG course applicants - MCA, MBA, M.Sc.) Caste/Category certificate - SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable) BPL certificate (if claiming BPL fee concession) Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport)

HPCET 2026 - Exam Pattern (Course-wise)

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1	paragraph	HPCET 2026 is conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode in English language. The exam pattern varies by course. There is negative marking in all courses. Refer to the course-wise patterns below:
2	paragraph	1. B.Tech & B.Pharmacy (Allopathy) - Direct Entry
3	table		Subject Section A (All 20 Q) Section B (30 of 40 Q) Total Marks	Physics 20 Q × 4 marks = 80 30 Q × 4 marks = 120 200 Chemistry 20 Q × 4 marks = 80 30 Q × 4 marks = 120 200 Mathematics / Biology 20 Q × 4 marks = 80 30 Q × 4 marks = 120 200 Total 150 questions to attempt 600
4	paragraph	Duration: 3 Hours 15 Minutes \| Marking: +4 for correct, −1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted. In Section B, if more than 30 questions are attempted, only the first 30 are evaluated.
5	paragraph	2. B.Sc. (HM&CT) / BHMCT
6	table		Section Subject Questions Marks per Q Total Marks	A General English 25 1 25 B General Knowledge 25 1 25 C Reasoning 25 1 25 D Data Interpretation & Graphs 25 1 25 Total 100 - 100
7	paragraph	Duration: 2 Hours \| Marking: +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.
8	paragraph	3. MBA / MBA (T&HM) / MCA
9	table		Section Subject Questions Marks per Q Total Marks	A Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) 25 4 100 B Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) 25 4 100 C Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 25 4 100 Total 75 - 300
10	paragraph	Duration: 2 Hours \| Marking: +4 for correct, −1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.
11	paragraph	4. M.Sc. Physics
12	table		Section Subject Area Questions Total Marks	A Mathematical Methods, Classical Mechanics & General Properties of Matter 25 25 B Optics, Electricity & Magnetism 25 25 C Modern Physics, Nuclear & Particle Physics 25 25 D Atomic & Molecular Physics, KTG & Thermodynamics, Solid State & Electronics 25 25 Total 100 100
13	paragraph	Duration: 2 Hours \| Marking: +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.
14	paragraph	5. M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
15	table		Section Subject Area Questions Total Marks	A Earth Sciences 25 25 B Physical & Chemical Sciences 25 25 C Life Sciences 50 50 Total 100 100
16	paragraph	Duration: 2 Hours \| Marking: +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.

HPCET 2026 - Result & Counselling

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1	paragraph	The HPCET 2026 Result is tentatively expected by 21 May 2026 on the official HPTU website. After result declaration, candidates will need to apply separately for centralized counselling using a new online form (Prospectus Part-II: Admission Brochure 2026-27) which will be released in May 2026.
2	paragraph	Admission to all courses is made on the basis of merit (rank/marks) in HPCET 2026 or applicable National Level Entrance Tests, subject to fulfillment of minimum educational qualification. Centralized counselling is tentatively scheduled for June 2026 and classes are expected to start from the last week of July or first week of August 2026.

HPCET 2026 - Exam Centres

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1	paragraph	Exam centres for HPCET 2026 vary by course. The University may add, change, or cancel centres depending on the number of applicants. Candidates should select their preferred centre carefully during form submission; centre change requests (if approved) attract a fee of ₹2000.
2	table		Course Available Exam Centre Districts	B.Tech & B.Pharmacy (Direct Entry) Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, Solan, Kullu, Sirmour, Una, and Chandigarh MCA, MBA, MBA (T&HM), B.Sc. (HM&CT)/BHMCT, M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra, and Solan