UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026
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HPCET Counselling 2026 - The HPTU will release the HPCET counselling 2026 dates for B.Tech. Candidates can find the HPCET counselling registration link on the official website, himtu.ac.in. The HPCET counselling 2026 will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates can find the HPCET 2026 counselling schedule in this article. Admission to 50% of the seats will be based on the JEE Main and the remaining 50% will be based on the HP common entrance test and 10+2 scores if seats remain vacant. The authority will conduct the HPCET counselling in two rounds for admission. Candidates re aslo advised to complete the counselling registration and start HPCET choice filling. Candidates who seek admission to HPCET participating institutes must complete the counselling registration within the specified period.The authority has also released has the HPCET exam date, which is May 10. 2026. Read the complete article to know more about the HPCET 2026 counselling.
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HPCET Counselling 2026 Dates
The Himachal Pradesh Technical University will announce HPCET counselling dates online on the official website, himtu.ac.in. Candidates will find the all HPCET counselling dates once released. The authority has now published the HPCET 2026 exam date. Below are the dates of the HPCET counselling 2026 based on previous years:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| HPCET 2026 counselling registration start date | June 2026 |
| Last date for HPCET counselling registration 2026 | June 2026 |
| HPCET counselling 2026 choice editing | July 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
| Round 1 - SC & OBC and their Sub-reserved categories (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backwards Area) General (Main) category) | July 2026 |
| Round 1 counselling - ST, All India Quota Seats Tuition Fee Waiver, Kashmiri Migrants, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Sub-reserved categories of General (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backward Area) General (Main) category | July 2026 |
| General category All India Quota Seats, Beti Hai Anmol | July 2026 |
| Round 1 counselling - Last date for reporting for admission | July 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
| Round 2 - SC & OBC and their Sub-reserved categories (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backwards Area) General (Main) category) | August 2026 |
| Round 2- ST, All India Quota Seats Tuition Fee Waiver, Kashmiri Migrants, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Sub-reserved categories of General (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backward Area) General (Main) category | August 2026 |
| General category All India Quota Seats, Beti Hai Anmol | August 2026 |
| Round 1 - Last date for reporting for admission | August 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
| Round 1 - SC & OBC and their Sub-reserved categories (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backwards Area) General (Main) category) | July 2026 |
| Round 1 counselling - ST, All India Quota Seats Tuition Fee Waiver, Kashmiri Migrants, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Sub-reserved categories of General (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backward Area) General (Main) category | July 2026 |
| General category All India Quota Seats, Beti Hai Anmol | August 2026 |
| Round 1 counselling - Last date for reporting for admission | August 2026 |
| Events | Dates |
| Round 2 - SC & OBC and their Sub-reserved categories (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backwards Area) General (Main) category) | July 2026 |
| Round 2- ST, All India Quota Seats Tuition Fee Waiver, Kashmiri Migrants, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Sub-reserved categories of General (Defence, Freedom Fighter, Physically Challenged, Sports & Backward Area) General (Main) category | July 2026 |
| General category All India Quota Seats, Beti Hai Anmol | July 2026 |
| Round 1 - Last date for reporting for admission | August 2026 |
Students who will qualify the HPCET 2026 and have a valid score will be eligible for HPCET counselling process. Below are the step-by-step procedure for the HPCET counselling below.
| Category | Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| Open | Rs. 1600 |
| SC/ST/BPL | Rs. 800 |
Candidates will be required to prepare the following documents at the time of the HPCET 2026 counselling.
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| S.No | Name of Participating Institutes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vaishno College of Engineering, Nurpur |
| 2 | SIRDA Institute of Engineering Technology NH-21, Naulakha |
| 3 | MIT College of Engineering & Management, Barsar |
| 4 | Himalayan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kala Amb |
| 5 | T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mandi |
| 6 | Shiva Institute of Engineering & Technology, Bilaspur |
| 7 | L.R. Institute of Engineering & Technology |
| 8 | IITT College of Engineering, Kala Amb |
| 9 | Himachal Institute of Technology, Sirmour |
| 10 | K.C. Group of Research and Professional Institute, Pandoga |
| 11 | Himachal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Vidyanagar |
| 12 | Green Hills Engineering College, Kumarhatti |
| 13 | DevBhumy Institute of Engineering & Technology, Una |
| 14 | Bells Institute of Management & Technology, Shimla |
| 15 | Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, District Kangra |
| 16 | Govt. Engg. College Jeory, Rampur |
| 17 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pragatinagar |
| 18 | J.N. Govt. Engineering College, Bhechandhar, Sundernagar |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The HPCET 2026 counselling registration dates will be in June 2026
Candidates who have qualified the HPCET or have a valid JEE Main score are eligible for the HPCET counselling.
The authority conducts the HPTU counselling for BTech direct entry in offline mode.
The HPCET 2026 counselling schedule will be released on the official website.
HPCET counselling 2026 official website is himtu.ac.in.
On Question asked by student community
In case you have managed to get 120 marks in HPCET and if you are in EWS category, then you stand in a very good chance in securing a government pharmacy college. EWS candidates are supposed to have a score of 120 since it is rather good: However, it is only provided that a student has the necessary seat in college and the preference of the college and the required cut off of the year coincide in each of the cases.
Your chances of securing a seat will also be determined by your rank and the govt pharmacy college that you want to secure.
Hello,
With a score of 262 in HPCET and a 78 percentile in JEE Mains, your marks are quite good especially for state colleges in Himachal Pradesh like GHEC Bilaspur. Admission into Computer Science or core branches should be within reach, provided you apply under the state quota.Generally, HPCET cutoffs for general candidates in GHEC Bilaspur hover around 180–250 for most branches. So, with 262, you're in a good position. The 78 percentile in JEE Mains might not get you into NIT Hamirpur, but it's still helpful for counselling preferences.
If you wans to know more information about this college can you check this link:
https://www.careers360.com/colleges/government-hydro-engineering-college-bilaspur
Thank you!
Hello aspirant,
A score of around 97 marks in HPCET puts you in the mid-range of expected percentile, which usually translates to a rank between 30,000 and 50,000, although exact figures depend on the year. Considering the typical closing marks for ECE at ABVGIET, which is a government-affiliated college in Himachal, the required score for HP quota EWS candidates usually falls in the range of 90 to 110 marks. That means your 97 score is likely just around the cutoff, giving you a fair chance to get ECE, especially in later rounds like mop-up or spot rounds.
Since HPCET counselling allows you to choose branches and colleges based on your rank and category, it's important that you participate actively, list ECE at ABVGIET high, and stay engaged through all counselling rounds. If seats remain unfilled, your score should make you eligible for admission.
Dear Candidate ,
Yes with 80 HP CET marks , you surpass typical cutoffs for state - quota entry into JNGEC. You are very likely to obtain a seat in core branches like Civil , Mechanical or Textile, more competitive streams like E&C or AI may require a bit higher score , but admission is still feasible with your JEE percentile backing it up .
80 mark in HPCET, it’s very unlikely you will get a seat in Jawaharlal Nehru Government engineering College or other Himachal Government engineering colleges. Chapati
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