Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test Application Process 2026
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test Application Process
HPCET 2025 Application Form Release Date
The HPCET 2025 application form will be released soon on the official website by the 2nd week of March 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 10, 2025 for all courses.
The registration process for the HPCET 2025 entrance exam will be completely online. To register for the first time, details like name, date of birth, and mobile number are required. After completing the verification process, a login ID and password will be provided to register for the exam.
Important Dates
All important dates related to the HPCET 2025 application form are as follows:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| HPCET 2025 Application Form Release Date | 2nd week of March 2025 |
| Last Date to Fill and Submit HPCET 2025 Application Form | 2nd week of April 2025 |
| HPCET 2025 Admit Card Release Date | First Week of May 2025 |
| HPCET 2025 Exam Date | May 10, 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an Indian resident. The common eligibility criteria for all courses under HPCET 2025 are given below.
For B.Tech/B. Pharmacy Courses
- The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects.
- The candidate must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates) in the above subjects taken together.
For MBA/MCA Courses
- The candidate must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
- For MBA, the candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying examination.
- For MCA, the candidate must have studied Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or graduation and obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying examination.
How to Apply
Students are instructed to read the information brochure entirely and carefully before filling the HPCET 2025 application form. The form can only be filled out in the online mode and the payment also needs to be online or through challan. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted. The hard copy of the form is to be sent to the university along with the required documents.
The steps to fill the HPCET 2025 Application Form are given below.
Step 1: Profile Management
- Visit the official website http://www.himtu.ac.in/.
- Register by clicking on "New Registration". Select the program or programs to apply for.
- Provide email address, mobile number, and date of birth.
- Set the profile password and click on "Submit".
Step 2: Form Filling
Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, address, alternate contact details, father's name, mother's name, and Aadhar card number. Provide correct details relating to educational qualification. The details once entered cannot be edited later on, so fill in the details carefully. Three selections for examination centers also need to be filled.
Step 3: Upload of Documents
The scanned images of photograph, signature, and other documents should be in .jpg/.jpeg/.png/.pdf format only. Their sizes must be less than 100 KB.
Step 4: Application Fee Payment
Aspirants can deposit the fee through online mode using payment gateways like internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
Application Fee
The application fee set for different categories of students is as follows:
- INR 1600 for General category.
- INR 800 for SC/ST/BPL categories.
- For appearing in both papers, i.e., BTech and BPharm or MBA and MBA (T&HM), the payment is INR 3200 for general category.
- For appearing in both papers, the payment is INR 1600 for reserved categories.
Recent photograph, signature, and other documents must be uploaded within 100 KB of limited size.
HPCET 2025 Application Fee
The HPCET 2025 application fee depends on the candidate's category. The fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Courses | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ BPL | B.Tech/B. Pharmacy (Allopath)/MCA/MBA/MBA (T&HM) | INR 1600 |
| Others | B.Tech/B. Pharmacy (Allopath)/MCA/MBA/MBA (T&HM) | INR 800 |
Details Required in HPCET 2025 Application Form
Candidates must keep the following details ready while filling the HPCET 2025 application form. Each field has a specific filling criterion.
| Details Asked | Filling Criteria |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter full name |
| Gender | Choose gender among Male, Female, or Transgender |
| Category | Choose your category (general, SC, ST, or OBC) |
| Father’s name | Enter full name |
| Mother’s name | Enter full name |
| Date of birth | Enter the Date of birth correctly |
| Email ID | Enter a valid email id. All further communication will be done through this. |
| Academic Details | Enter your qualification starting from the most recently acquired degree |
| Correspondence Details | Fill in your complete address |
| ID proof details | Fill in your Aadhar card details |
| contact telephone numbers | Fill in 10 digits of a valid phone number. |
| Photograph | Size should be less than 100 KB |
| Signature | The size must not exceed 100 KB |
| Aadhar card number | Enter your Aadhar card number correctly |
| Bonafide/Domicile of Himachal | Yes or No |
| Sub-Category | Select the appropriate from the list: IRDP/BPL/Antodaya/Orphan, Physically Challenged, Sports & Freedom Fighter |
Branches Offered by Institutes
The following engineering branches are offered by the participating institutes. There are 10 branches in total.
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Textile Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
HPCET 2025 Application Form FAQs
Can the details entered in the HPCET 2025 application form be edited later?
No, the details once confirmed cannot be changed. Candidates should fill the HPCET 2025 application form carefully. The fee is also non-refundable, so candidates should confirm before paying.
Is the HPCET 2025 application fee refundable?
No, the HPCET 2025 application fee is non-refundable. Candidates have to pay additional charges to the bank if the fee is paid through a Debit/Credit card or e-challan.
Is the HPCET 2025 application form available in offline mode?
No, only the online HPCET 2025 application filling process is valid. The exam will be conducted in offline mode. The application process for HPCET 2025 will start from the 2nd week of March 2025.