HP CET 2025 Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test [HP CET]

HP CET - Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test

The Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) to grant admissions into undergraduate Course B Tech offered at the participating colleges in Himachal Pradesh. The HP CET entrance examination will be held in offline mode (pen and paper-based). The HPCET 2025 examination will be held tentatively in May/June. Applicants who are willing to apply for the HP CET must meet the examination authority's eligibility criteria.

The HP CET 2025 application process will begin in March. Candidates need to register themselves via the only mode by visiting the official website of HPTU to fill out the HPCET 2025 Application Form. Once the application process is done, candidates can avail themselves of the HP CET 2025 Admit Card by downloading it from the respective portal. The HP CET 2025 result will be released by June. Last week, candidates who were shortlisted needed to appear for the HP CET 2025 counseling session.

Name of the Examination

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET)

Exam Conducting Authority

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU)

Examination Level

State-Level Entrance Exam

Examination Mode

Offline (Pen-paper-based)

Exam Duration

3 hours

Type & Number of questions

150 MCQ

Mode of Application

Online

Official Website

www.himtu.ac.in

HP CET 2025 Exam Date

Candidates can check the Important Dates of HP CET 2025, tabulated below.

Important Events

Dates

HP CET  2025 Application form availability

May 2025

Last Date to Apply Online for HP CET 2025

N/A

HP CET 2025 Admit Card Availability

N/A

HP CET 2025 Exam Date 

N/A

HP CET 2025 Result Declaration

N/A

HPCET 2025 Counseling

N/A

HP CET 2025 Eligibility criteria

Candidates need to fulfil the minimum HP CET 2025 eligibility criteria as per the norms of HPTU to appear for the HP CET entrance exam. Before filling out the form, candidates are advised to make sure about the eligibility criteria.

  • Candidates seeking admission to the B Tech course through the HP CET entrance exam must have possessed a 10+2 examination in the science stream (Physics, Math, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects) with the required 45% aggregate score from any recognized board.
  • If the candidates belong to the SC/ST category, they can attain a minimum 40% aggregate score in the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates who have qualified for the JEE Main Entrance Exam need to appear for the HP CET entrance exam. However, priority is given to JEE main-qualified candidates.
  • B Tech admission for the first 50% of seats will be made based on the candidate’s score/rank obtained in the JEE Main Entrance Exam, and for the remaining 50%, seats will be allocated based on the HP CET score.

HP CET 2025 Application Form & fees

The HP CET 2025 application form is available on the official website, and it can be filled out in online mode only. The HP CET application window will be open from March 1st week. Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria must register themselves and submit the application form by the last date as per the prescribed schedule. Before filling out the HPCET application form, candidates must carefully read the instructions mentioned in the information brochure. The online application process includes the following steps: registration/creating an account, filling out the form, uploading the photo, signature, confirmation, and making the payment.

Candidates can check out the step-by-step procedure to fill out the HP CET 2025 online application form.

Step 1: Registration: At first, candidates need to visit the official website of HPTU (www.himtu.ac.in) and click on “ Account registration form.” Then candidates need to enter the required details like Name, User Name, Password, Confirm Password, Date of Birth, Email address, and Mobile Number.

Upon successful registration, Login Credentials and application form number will be generated, and it will be sent for the candidates registered Mail ID. Hence, candidates are advised to provide a valid Email ID during the registration process

Step 2: Fill the application form: After the registration process, candidates need to click on the “Login “option, then enter the User Name, Password, and application form number to sign up. After a successful login, candidates can fill up an online application form by entering the necessary details like Personal information, academic details, and other relevant details. After filling it up completely, candidates need to click on the option “save and continue.”

Step 3: Upload Photograph and Signature: Candidates are required to upload the scanned images of the Photograph along with their signature in a prescribed format as mentioned in the information brochure. After attaching the images, click on the “Upload “option.

Step 4: Confirmation: The Next step is, that candidates will have two options: either submit or edit the details in the application form. If candidates wish to modify the details, they can go for the edit option, or they can click on submit option. Before submitting, candidates are advised to review the application form once.

Step 5: Make the application fee payment: Then, candidates need to pay the HP CET 2021 application fees according to their category. Application fees can be paid online (Net Banking/Credit Card, or Debit Card) and offline (E Challan), and two modes of payment link will be available. Candidates need to choose any payment methods at their convenience and must pay the stipulated fees.

HP CET 2025 application fees for SC, ST, and BPL Categories charges approximately INR 1,400, and for General Category application fee charges approximately INR 1,500

HP CET 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Before appearing for the HP CET entrance exam, candidates must be aware of the HP CET 2025 Exam Pattern. This shall help the candidates to know about the details like mode of examination, marking scheme, section, negative marking, type of questions, the total number of questions, and examination duration By

knowing all this, they can prepare well for the entrance examination.

The Examination authority will conduct HP CET in offline mode (Pen and paper-based). It comprises an objective type of questions (MCQ). Each question will have four answers, and candidates need to choose 1 correct answer. For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 2 marks, and for every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. Candidates need to solve the paper within the time allotment, that is 3 hours. Mainly, there will be three sections namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

HP CET 2025 Exam Pattern

Details

Exam Mode

Offline (pen-paper-based)

Exam Medium

English

Types of questions

MCQ

No of Questions

150

Total Marks

300

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Sections

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Marking Scheme

1 Mark for every correct Answer

Negative Marking

0.5 Mark Deduction for the Wrong Answer

 

Syllabus of HP CET 2025 

The HP CET 2025 syllabus clarifies for candidates the topics and units they need to examine. The question paper will be set according to the 12th Syllabus, and it concludes major topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics subjects.

Physics Syllabus of HP CET

Laws of Motion Physics and Measurement

Motions Rotation, and Work

Energy & Power

Theory of Gases

Dynamics and Properties of Solids & Liquids

Oscillations & Waves

Current & Power

Atoms and Nuclei

The Dual Nature of Matter

Radiation

Electromagnetic Induction

Alternating Current

Magnetic Effects of Magnetism

Electronic Equipment

Electromagnetic Waves

Communication Systems

 

Chemistry Syllabus of HP CET

Matters

States

 Atomic Structure

Redox reactions

electricity, Chemical kinetics

Chemical Thermodynamics

Chemical bonding

molecular structure

Periods of properties

Surface Chemistry

Isolation of principles

classification of the elements

Block Elements

Co-Ordination compounds

organic compounds

Environmental Chemistry

organic chemistry

Chemistry of Everyday Life

Nitrogen-rich organic compounds

Practical chemistry-related principles

 

Mathematics Syllabus of HP CET

Complex Numbers

quadratic equations

Sets, Relations, and Functions

Sequences & Series

Determinants of matrices

Permutations and Combinations

Mathematical induction

Binomial theorem

Differential equations

common applications

Integral Calculus

Limit

continuity

Differentiability

Statistics and probability

Three-dimensional geometry

Coordinate geometry

Mathematical reasoning

Vector algebra

Vector Calculus

Numerical Methods

Linear algebra

Partial differential equations

Complex variables

differential equations

Probability and Statistics

HP CET 2025 Admit Card

The admit card for HP CET 2025 will be available online at the official website of Himachal Pradesh Technical University. Candidates who have registered successfully for the HP CET entrance exam by paying the required application fees within the last date can access their admit card by entering their application form number. HP CET Admit Card is an important identity. Candidates are required to download it and must take a printout of it.

Candidates need to carry the admit card without fail for the HP CET 2025 examination centre on exam day, or else they will not be allowed to take up the entrance examination. HP CET admit card concludes the details like the registered candidate's name, Registration Number / Roll Number, Photograph of the candidate, Venue details of Test Centre, and Examination Date.

Candidates can follow the following steps to download the HPCET 2025 admit card:.

Step 1: At first, candidates should visit the respective website of HPTU (www.himtu.ac.in)

Step 2: Then Click on the available link, which states “Download HP CET Admit Card.”

Step 3: Candidates must fill in the details, such as the Application form Number, which was generated during the application process.

Step 4: After entering the details, candidates need to click on the “Submit” option

Step 5: Then, the Admit card of HPCET will display on the screen. Candidates are advised to download and must take the print out of it.

HP CET 2025 Results & Score Card

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) will declare the HPCET 2025 result tentatively in June. HPCET entrance examination will be available in online mode, and candidates can view their results by visiting the official website of HPTU (www.himtu.ac.in.) Along with examination results, the examination authority will also declare the merit list of HPCET exam qualified candidates, and even HPCET answer keys will be available on its official website. The authority will prepare the merit list based on the candidate’s marks obtained in the entrance examination. Candidates who get shortlisted based on their rank secured in the entrance exam will be called for the HP CET 2025 counselling session.

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the HP CET 2025 Score Card.

Step 1: At first, candidates need to visit the respective portal of HPTU

Step 2: Then Click on the link provided, “HP CET Result.”

Step 3:  Candidates need to enter their registration number or roll number to access the result

Step 4: The HP CET result will display on the screen; candidates need to download it and should take a printout of it. A scorecard will be required at the time of the counselling session for document verification.

HP CET 2025 Counselling & Admission

HPTU conducts HP CET 2025 counseling sessions for qualified candidates per the prescribed schedule. Candidates will be selected for counseling based on the merit list, prepared according to their score obtained in the HP CET entrance examination. Counseling sessions will be held separately for JEE Main entrance exam qualifiers and HP CET exam qualifiers.

  • The examination authority will conduct the HP CET counseling process tentatively in July via offline mode. Qualified candidates need to be present for the counseling process without fail.
  • 50% of the seats will be allotted for JEE Main qualified candidates, while the remaining 50% will be allotted for HP CET qualified candidates.
  • If vacant seats are left out even after the counseling for HP CET & JEE Main, then vacant seats will be allotted for the candidates based on the merit score obtained in the 10+2 Examination.
  • During the counseling session, seat allotment will be done according to the candidate’s preference and rank.
  • Allotted candidates must pay the non-refundable amount of INR 3000 for seat confirmation.
  • Payment can be made through online mode (Net banking/Credit card) and offline mode, (demand Draft in favor of Finance Officer, Himachal Pradesh Technical University, payable Hamirpur).
  • Upon successful Payment, candidates need to visit for their allotted institutes to complete the document verification process 

Documents required for HP CET 2025 Counseling

  • 10th & 12th grade mark / and certificates
  • Print out the HP CET 2021 Admit Card
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • JEE Main & HP CET Score Cards
  • Character Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Caste or Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Physically Challenged Certificate (if applicable)

HP CET 2025 Participating Colleges

Candidates who are looking to get admission through HPCET 2025 must know about the participating institutes and the availability of seats. Candidates can check the participating institutes for HP CET 2025, tabulated below.

SIRDA Institute of Engineering Technology

Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College,

Govt. Engg. College Jeory, Rampur

J.N. Govt. Engineering College, Bhechandhar,

MIT College of Engineering & Management

Shiva Institute of Engineering &Technology

L R Institute of Engineering & Technology

IITT College of Engineering & Technology

T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute

Vaishno College of Engineering

K.C. Group of Research & Professional Institute

SIRDA Institute of Engineering Technology

Himachal Institute of Engineering

Green Hills Engineering College

HPTU campus: Mahatma Gandhi Govt Engineering College

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Engineering College

Devbhumy Institute of Engineering and Technology

Bells Institute of Management & Technology

List of HP CET 2025 examination centres

While filling out the HP CET application form, candidates should select their preferred exam centres of HPCET 2025. Through HPCET exam centres, candidates will know the list of cities where the exam will be held. Each registered candidate will receive an allocation of the HPCET exam center in accordance with their preference and the availability of seats. Venue details for the examination centre will be provided on the admit card.

HP CET 2025 will be held in the following Himachal Pradesh state cities:.

Bilaspur

Mandi

Shimla

Kullu

Chamba

Dharamshala

Nalagarh

Nahan

Paonta Sahib

Hamirpur

Jammu

Solan

Una

Palampur

Nurpur

Chandigarh