Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur, for admission to professional courses such as B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and other programs offered by HPTU and its affiliated colleges.
For students aspiring to pursue Engineering (B.Tech) or Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) in Himachal Pradesh, HPCET serves as one of the major admission pathways.
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HPCET 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name |
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) |
Conducting Body |
Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur |
Exam Level |
State Level |
Courses |
B.Tech, B.Pharmacy and other professional courses |
Mode of Examination |
Offline (Pen & Paper/OMR Based) |
Medium |
English |
Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Official Website |
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Courses Offered Through HPCET
B.Tech Programs
- Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Information Technology
B.Pharmacy Program
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Admissions are offered in HPTU-affiliated government and private institutions across Himachal Pradesh.
HPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with:
- Physics (Compulsory)
- Mathematics (Compulsory)
- One of the following:
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Biology
- Technical Vocational Subject
Minimum Marks
- General Category: 45%
- SC/ST/OBC Category: 40%
Students appearing in Class 12 can also apply.
HPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Pharmacy
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology/Mathematics
Minimum qualifying marks are generally 45% for General Category and 40% for reserved categories.
HPCET 2026 Exam Pattern (B.Tech & B.Pharmacy)
The exam is conducted in offline mode.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode |
Offline (OMR Based) |
Duration |
3 Hours 15 Minutes |
Total Questions |
150 |
Total Marks |
600 |
Question Type |
MCQ |
Medium |
English |
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +4 Marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark
- Unattempted: 0 Marks
Subject-Wise Distribution
B.Tech
|
Subject |
Questions |
|
Physics |
50 |
|
Chemistry |
50 |
|
Mathematics |
50 |
|
Total |
150 |
B.Pharmacy
|
Subject |
Questions |
|
Physics |
50 |
|
Chemistry |
50 |
|
Biology/Mathematics |
50 |
|
Total |
150 |
HPCET 2026 Syllabus
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The syllabus is based primarily on the Class 11th and 12th curriculum.
Physics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Gravitation
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetism
- Optics
- Modern Physics
- Semiconductors
Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols and Phenols
- Polymers
- Biomolecules
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Probability
- Calculus
- Coordinate Geometry
- Vectors
- Statistics
Biology (For B.Pharmacy)
- Cell Structure
- Genetics
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Biotechnology
- Ecology
- Plant Physiology
