HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur, for admission to engineering, pharmacy and other professional courses in the state. The B.Tech entrance is a Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics test followed by HPTU counselling.
Mode: Computer Based Test / OMR
Duration: 150 minutes
Total Marks: 150
Marking Scheme: +1 for a correct answer; no negative marking
Sections Physics
50 Questions • 50 Marks
Chemistry
50 Questions • 50 Marks
Mathematics
50 Questions • 50 Marks
Physics Mechanics & Laws of Motion Heat, Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory Oscillations, Waves & Optics Electrostatics & Current Electricity Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction Modern Physics & Semiconductor Electronics Chemistry Physical Chemistry - Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium Inorganic Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, p- & d-block Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Biomolecules & Polymers Mathematics Algebra, Complex Numbers & Matrices Trigonometry & Vectors Coordinate & 3D Geometry Calculus - Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals Probability, Statistics & Permutations Passed/appearing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Minimum 45% in PCM (40% for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh) Himachal Pradesh domicile for state-quota seats Registration opens
March 2027
Last date to apply
April 2027
Admit card release
Before the exam
Result declaration
June 2027
Register on himtu.ac.in with a valid email ID and mobile number Fill in personal, academic and course-preference details Upload a scanned photograph and signature Pay the application fee online Download the admit card when it is released 💡 Preparation Tips Master NCERT Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Solve previous years' question papers to learn the pattern Take full-length timed mock tests for speed and accuracy Revise formulae and weak chapters regularly before the exam ❓ FAQs Is there negative marking?
No, HPCET has no negative marking.
Who conducts HPCET?
Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur.