HPCET 2025: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria

HPCET 2025 Exam will be conducted in second week of May 2025 through offline mode. HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common  Entrance Test) is a state level common entrance exam conducted every year. Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur will conduct HPCET exam for admission to various Undergraduate & Postgraduate courses in fields like Engineering, Pharmacy, Management etc. Candidates seeking admission to courses like B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy/ MCA/ MBA/ MBA (T&HM) will be offered at various affiliated colleges, deemed to be university or institutes of Himachal Pradesh. In this article, we have mentioned complete details related to HPCET 2025 exam including events and dates, procedures to apply, eligibility norms, pattern etc.

Courses Offered

• UG Courses: B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy (Allopathy)
• PG Courses: MCA/ MBA/ MBA (T&HM)

HPCET 2025 Overview

HPCET 2025 Exam Dates

We have tabulated below events and dates related to HPCET Exam 2025:

HPCET 2025 Application Form

Candidates must go through the following instruction carefully before filling HPCET Application Form 2025:

• Eligible candidates will be able to apply for HPCET 2025 through online mode.
• Filling and submission of application form will be started in fourth week of March 2025.
• Fill in details i.e. personal, qualification, category, address etc. in registration form.
• A scanned copy of photograph and signature in a prescribed format must be uploaded.
• Candidates must ensure that all fields are filled correctly as no changes will be made after final submission.
• Any application submitted after fourth week of April 2025 will not be accepted.
• Candidates are advised to retain a hard copy of filled registration form with them for future correspondence. 

Application Fee:

• Candidates will be required to submit an application fee through online mode.
• Candidates will have to pay application fee by using debit card/ credit card/ net banking etc.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded in any case.

Application fee for various categories will be as given:

How to Apply for HPCET 2025

Candidates must follow these steps to apply for HPCET 2025:

• Step-1: Go to the HPCET 2025 website (link will be given above).
• Step-2: Click on “Online Application Form for HPCET-2025”.
• Step-3: Enter a valid mobile number, email ID, date of birth and create a username & password.
• Step-4: Now, Login to the page and fill application form with details like personal and qualification details.
• Step-5: Upload necessary documents like scanned photograph, signatures etc. in prescribed format.
• Step-6: Confirm details and click on “Submit and Go for Payment” button.
• Step-7: Then, press on “Click here for Online Payment” option.
• Step-8: Select payment method and make a payment.
• Step-9: After successful payment, candidates must retain a hard copy of PDF of application form for future uses.

HPCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Checkout HPCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 from the below section:

B.Tech Courses:

• Qualification: Candidates must have completed their 12th level or its equivalent from a recognised board.
• Subjects: Canstes must have qualified with subjects like Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ IT/ Biology/ Agriculture etc.
• Marks: A minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category) must be obtained in qualifying exam.
• Appearing: Candidates appearing in final year of qualifying exam will also be eligible.

Pharmacy:

• Qualification: One must have completed their 12 level or its equivalent from a recognized board.
• Age: Minimum age of candidates must be 17 years as on or before 31st December 2025.
• Marks: Minimum marks of candidates must be 45% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category) in qualifying examination.
• Subjects: It will be compulsory to have subjects like Physics/Chemistry along with any one of Mathematics/Biology.

MBA:

• Qualification: One must be Graduated in any steam from a recognised board.
• Marks: Candidates must have obtained 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category) in qualifying examination.
• Appearting: Candidates appearing in final year of graduation will also be eligible.

HPCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Checkout HPCET Exam Pattern 2025 from below:

• Mode of exam: Exam will be conducted via offline mode.
• Types of Question: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in exam.
• Language: Question paper will be available in English language.
• Number of Questions: There will be 150 questions in UG paper and 100 questions in PG paper.
• Duration: Candidates will be given 2 hours to solve paper.
• Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be awarded for correct answer and for incorrect option 1 mark will be deducted.

Check subject wise marking scheme in the table below:

HPCET 2025 Syllabus

HPCET Syllabus 2025 will include the following topics:

For B.Tech & B.Pharmacy:

• Physics: Physics & Measurement, Kinematics, Law of Motion, Rational Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices, communication systems etc.
• Chemistry: Basic Concepts of Chemistry, State of Matter, atomic Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Hydrogen, P Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Principles of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Polymers, Biomolecules, etc. 
• Mathematics: Sets Relations & Functions, Matrices & Determinants, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Inductions, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Mathematical Reasoning etc.
• Biology: Diversity in Living Being, Cell Structure & Function, Human Physiology, Reproduction, Biology & Human Welfare, Genetics & Evolution, Ecology & Environment etc.

HPCET 2025 Preparation Tips

Follow these tips to prepare well for HPCET 2025:

• Allocate specific time for each subject.
• Familiarise yourself with HPCET 2025 syllabus.
• Allocate time based on weightage of each subject.
• Prioritise high scoring subjects.
• Gather relevant study material including textbooks & online resources.
• A consistent revision outline is crucial.

HPCET 2025 Exam Centre

HPCET Exam Centres 2025 will be located in cities of Himachal Pradesh such as Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Kullu, Sirmour, & Una  and at Chandigarh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

HPCET 2025 Admit Card

Admit card will be made available through online mode for download in first week of May 2025. HPCET Admit Card 2025 will contain roll number, photograph of candidate, address of examination centre, dates & time of exam etc.

Candidates will have to login to the website using their application number/ date of birth to download hall ticket. Admit card will be an important document and it must be preserved and produced on the day of entrance examination. 

HPCET 2025 Answer Key

Answer key of HPCET 2025 will be made available through online mode. Candidates will be able to check answer key on the website in second week of May 2025. Authority will release the answer key for different sets and subjects in PDF format. 

HPCET Answer Key 2025 will help candidates to estimate their probable scores obtained in the entrance exam. Candidates will also be able to challenge answer key, if any, along with supporting documents or solutions pertaining to question papers.

HPCET 2025 Result

After commencement of exam, authority will declare HPCET Result 2025 through online mode. Final result of HPCET 2025 will be prepared after submitting all the challenges into consideration.

HPCET 2025 result will be announced in fourth week of May 2025. To download the result, candidates will need to enter their application number and date of birth on website. Take printout of the result and keep it safe for future references.

HPCET 2025 Cut Off

Authority will release cut off through online mode after declaration of result. Minimum marks that a candidate will be required to secure for admission will constitute the HPCET 2025 Cut Off. 

HPCET Cut Off 2025 will be prepared by authority by taking into account various factors including seat availability, difficulty level of exam, number of candidates appearing for exam, etc. Cut off will vary as per the courses, college and category selected by candidates.

HPCET 2025 Admission

Admission to various participating institutes/ universities will be made on the basis of merit rank/ merit marks of HPCET 2025. HPCET Counselling 2025 will be organised by the authority in second week of June 2025 through online mode.  

Candidates must produce necessary documents in original along with one set of photocopies duly attested at the time of reporting for admission. Selection letter will be issued to eligible candidates after the completion of all formalities. 

Documents required during HPCET 2025 Counselling:

• Passing certificate of 10th & 12th class
• 10th & 12th class marksheet
• HPCET 2025/ National level entrance exam- Result
• Character certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Category certificate
• Income certificate

HPCET 2025 Participating Colleges/ Institutes

We have listed some participating institutes of HPCET 2025:

• Himachal Institute of Pharmacy, Sirmour
• Laureate institute of Pharmacy, Kangra
• Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Kangra
• Himachal institute of Engineering and Technology, Kangra
• Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Mandi
• Himalayan Institute of Management, Solan
• Gautam Institute of Management and Technology, Hamirpur
• Department of Computer Application, HPTU Campus, Daruhi
• Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (HPER), Hamirpur
• K.C. Institution of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Solan

In case, candidates have any other queries related to HPCET 2025, then they can feel free to ask us by leaving the queries in comment box below.