HPCET is a state level entrance exam, held by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) for the admissions to B.E., B.Tech., M.Pharm., Pharm.D., B.Arch., and MBA/MCA programs, offered by institutes in Himachal Pradesh. HPCET exam assesses students knowing about physics, chemistry, maths, biology or computer science. It is a stationary paper-and-pen based test that has total of 150 objective-type questions and a candidate has 3 hours time frame to complete the work and submit it.
The HPCET test is normally conducted in the month of June in either the second or the third week of every year. The provisional dates for JEE-Mains 2024, that is from June 10 to June 20, 2024 are the admissions for the examinations. The details of the date would be shared by the HPTU in a later date in time. The result of HPCET exam is announced after 10-15 days of the exam. The answer key is out first and then the results are out. The latter is also displayed on the main website of the HPTU by default. It contains roll number, exam marks, and qualifying status. It is the basic. Further to this, depending on the applicants’ HPCET standardized testing results and their own choices, a joint counselling session is held among all the participating colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
HPCET 2024 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| No. of Test Cities |
11 |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Total Questions |
150 |
| Exam Level |
Undergraduate |
| Number of Sections |
3 - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
Participating colleges of Himachal Pradesh |
| Exam Frequency |
Annual |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours |
| Conducted By |
Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) |
| Negative Marking |
Yes, - 0.5 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| Exam Fees |
General Category - INR 1600 SC/ST/BPL Category - INR 800 |
| Contact Details |
HP CET Email ID: examhptu@gmail.com HP CET Helpline: 01972-224159 |
| Official Website |
himtu.ac.in |
| Name of the Exam |
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) |
| Marking Scheme |
+2 marks for every correct answer |
| Course offered through the exam |
BTech/BPharm/BHMCT & BSc/MTech/MPharm/MSc/MBA/BBA/MCA/BCA |
| Mode of Exam |
Pen-and-Paper-Based Test |
HPCET 2024 Dates
| Particulars |
Dates |
| HPCET 2024 result |
May 25 |
| HPCET 2024 Exam Date |
May 14 |
| HPCET 2024 admit card |
May 8 |
| HPCET 2024 application form |
March 21- April 30 |
HPCET 2024 Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| Others |
Rs. 1,550 |
| SC/ ST/ BPL |
Rs. 1,400 |
HPCET 2024 Course-wise Exam Dates
| Event |
Dates |
| BCA |
June 2023 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech/B.Pharmacy/B.Pharmacy (Ayur.) |
May 14, 2023 |
| MBA & MBA (T & HM), M.Tech |
May 14, 2023 |
| BHMCT & B.Sc (HM & CT) |
Apr 20, 2023 |
| BBA (Morning session) |
May 21- 31, 2023 |
| M. Pharmacy/M.Sc (Environmental Science) Diploma in Yoga, M.Sc (Physics & MCA) |
May 14, 2023 |
HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria |
General Category |
Reserved Category |
| Educational Qualification |
passed 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% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
passed 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 40% marks (35% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
| Age Limit |
Not more than 25 years on the 1st day of the academic session for which admission is sought. |
Not more than 30 years on the 1st day of the academic session for which admission is sought. |
| Number of Attempts |
A candidate can appear for a maximum of two attempts in HPCET. |
A candidate can appear for a maximum of three attempts in HPCET. |
| Domicile |
The candidate must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh for a minimum period of five years immediately preceding the last date of submission of the application form. |
The candidate must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh for a minimum period of seven years immediately preceding the last date of submission of the application form. |
HPCET 2024 Exam Center
| HPCET 2023 Exam Center |
Code |
| Hamirpur |
04 |
| Chamba |
02 |
| Nalagarh |
14 |
| Palampur |
12 |
| Nurpur |
06 |
| Una |
11 |
| Nahan |
09 |
| Kullu |
05 |
| Bilaspur |
01 |
| Solan |
10 |
| Shimla |
08 |
| Paonta Sahib |
13 |
| Dharamshala |
03 |
| Mandi |
07 |
| Chandigarh |
15 |
HPCET 2024 Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Duration |
UG- 3 hours 15 minutesPG- 2 hours |
| Marking Scheme |
+ 4 marks |
| Negative Marking |
-1 mark |
| No. of question |
UG- 150PG- 100 |
| Medium |
English |
| Type of questions |
MCQ |
Subject-wise important topics to focus on HPCET 2024
| Chemistry |
Basic Concepts of ChemistryAtomic StructureClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureStates of MatterThermodynamicsEquilibriumRedox ReactionsHydrogens-Block Elementsp-Block ElementsOrganic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and TechniquesHydrocarbonsEnvironmental Chemistry |
| General Knowledge |
Current AffairsIndian HistoryIndian GeographyIndian Polity and ConstitutionEnvironmental ScienceGeneral Science and Technology |
| Physics |
Units and MeasurementMotion in a Straight LineMotion in a PlaneLaws of MotionWork, Energy, and PowerSystem of Particles and Rotational MotionGravitationProperties of Solids and LiquidsThermodynamicsKinetic Theory of GasesOscillations and WavesElectrostaticsCurrent ElectricityMagnetic Effects of Current and MagnetismElectromagnetic Induction and Alternating CurrentsElectromagnetic WavesOpticsDual Nature of Matter and RadiationAtoms and NucleiElectronic Devices |
| Mathematics |
Sets, Relations and FunctionsComplex Numbers and Quadratic EquationsMatrices and DeterminantsPermutations and CombinationsMathematical InductionBinomial Theorem and Its Simple ApplicationsSequences and SeriesLimit, Continuity and DifferentiabilityIntegral CalculusDifferential EquationsCo-ordinate GeometryThree Dimensional GeometryVector AlgebraStatistics and ProbabilityTrigonometry |
| English |
Reading ComprehensionGrammar and UsageVocabularyWriting Skills |