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    HPCET Exam Dates 2026 (Out) - Check Important Dates

    RanjeetaUpdated on 19 Jun 2026, 11:45 AM IST

    HPCET Exam Dates 2026 - Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has released the HPCET 2026 schedule on its official website, himtu.ac.in. The HPCET 2026 B.Tech entrance examination was conducted on May 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. The university has commenced the HPCET counselling registration 2026 on the official website. The authority has also announced the HPCET 2026 result online for eligible candidates. Candidates can refer to the complete HPCET 2026 schedule to stay updated on all key events, including registration, admit card release, examination date, result declaration, counselling, and other important admission-related activities.

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    1. HPCET Exam Dates 2026
    2. HPCET 2026 Application Form Date
    3. HPCET 2026 Admit Card Date
    4. HPCET 2026 Exam Date
    5. HPCET 2026 Result Date
    6. HPCET 2026 Counselling Date and Admission Process
    HPCET Exam Dates 2026 (Out) - Check Important Dates
    HPCET Exam Date 2026

    HPCET 2026 is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University for admission to various UG and PG courses in the affiliated colleges/institutes and university schools & off-campuses. Applicants must stay updated with the HPCET exam dates to avoid missing deadlines. Find below more details on the HPCET exam dates 2026.

    HPCET Exam Dates 2026

    The authority has announced the HPCET 2026 exam date online. The HPCET exam dates include the application form dates, admit card dates, answer key dates, results dates, counselling dates, and more. Candidates can check the HPCET 2026 dates here to know the schedule of the important events.

    HPCET 2026 Dates

    EventsDates

    HPCET application form 2026 date

    March 13 2026

    HPCET application form 2026 last date

    April 19, 2026

    HPCET 2026 admit card

    May 5, 2026

    Fresh HPCET 2026 admit card

    May 2026

    HPCET exam 2026

    May 10, 2026

    Provisional HP CET 2026 answer key

    May 2026

    Final answer key of HP CET 2026

    May 2026

    HPCET result date 2026

    May 21, 2026

    June 8, 2026

    HPCET 2026 counselling registration

    June 18, 2026

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    HPCET 2026 Application Form Date

    The authority has released the HPCET application form on March 13, 2026. The registration link has been updated on the website, himtu.ac.in. Candidates will be required to fill in and submit personal, communication, and academic details. Candidates will be advised to check the HPCET 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

    HPCET 2026 Admit Card Date

    HPTU has issued the HPCET 2026 admit cards to candidates who have completed the application process on May 5, 2026. The registered candidates can download the admit card of HPCET 2026 on the official website. HPCET admit card 2026 will have details about the exam date and time, the address of the exam centre, the candidate's basic details like name, photograph, signature, roll number, and exam day instructions. It is mandatory to carry the admit card and one photo ID proof to the exam centre on the exam day.

    HPCET 2026 Exam Date

    Himachal Pradesh Technical University has announced the HOCET 2026 exam dates on the official website. The HPCET 2026 exam was scheduled for May 10, 2026. The exam was held for 3 hours and 15 minutes, from 9 AM to 12:15 PM. The HPCET 2026 exam was conducted in offline mode for 600 marks with 150 questions. Students must qualify in the qualifying exam by securing a minimum pass mark to be considered for admission.

    HPCET 2026 Result Date

    The university has announced the HPCET result 2026 on June 8, 2026. The university prepares a merit list of all qualified candidates based on their marks in the qualifying exam and the separate merit of JEE Main (for JEE Main applicants). Candidates having names on the merit list will further be called for counselling and the admission process.

    HPCET 2026 Counselling Date and Admission Process

    The authority has started HPCET counselling 2026 on June 18. Students qualified in HPCET and having their names on the merit list are eligible for admission, subject to meeting other criteria. For admission, students have to take part in online HPCET counselling, where the choice filling of the preferred institute and course has to be entered. The counselling authority allots seats to all registered students based on their choices, filled in the order of merit.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the HPCET 2026 exam dates be announced?
    A:

    The HPCET 2026 exam was conducted on May 10, 2026.

    Q: How can I check the HPCET 2026 exam dates?
    A:

    Candidates can check the HPCET 2026 exam dates on the official website.

    Q: Is the HPCET application form available online?
    A:

    The HPCET 2026 application form has been released on March 13, 2026. Yes it it available online on the official website. 

    Q: What is the mode of HPCET 2026 exam?
    A:

    The HPCET 2026 exam was conducted offline (pen and paper-based) for most of the engineering and architecture programs.

    Q: Is the HPCET exam mandatory for admission to engineering and architecture courses?
    A:

    Yes, HPCET is a crucial examination for candidates seeking admission to various engineering and architecture courses offered by Himachal Pradesh Technical University.

    Q: Are admit cards mandatory for appearing in the HPCET exam?
    A:

    Yes, all registered candidates must possess their admit cards to appear in the HPCET exam. Those without admit cards will not be allowed to sit for the examination.

    Q: What are the minimum pass marks required in the qualifying exam for HPCET 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must secure minimum pass marks in their respective qualifying exams to be considered eligible for admission through HPCET 2026.

    Q: Can I apply for multiple courses through HPCET 2026?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can apply for multiple engineering and architecture courses offered by HPTU through the HPCET 2026 exam.

    Q: What is the duration of the HPCET exam?
    A:

    The duration of the HPCET exam varies for different courses, and candidates will be informed about the specific exam duration in the official notification.

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    Hello Student,

    With 200 marks in HPCET and EWS category your chance of getting ECE at JNGEC SundarNagar appears to be quite good based on previous year admission trend. However, admission depend on a factor such as the number of applicants, seat availability, category-wise cut-off and counselling rounds of current

    Hello Dear Student,

    With 119 marks in HPCET and 73% in Class 12 , you comfortably satisfy the eligibility requirements for B.Tech admission through HPCET. General category candidates need at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination, while reserved category candidates need 40% .

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    Hello Dear Student,

    With 214/600 marks in HPCET , along with OBC and Wards of Ex-Servicemen reservation benefits, you have a reasonable chance of getting admission to B.Tech programs through HPCET counselling, especially in private and HPTU-affiliated colleges. HPCET admissions depend on your category rank, seat availability, and counselling choices.

    Hello,

    You can check your HPCET result using your roll number by following these steps:

    1. Visit the official HPTU website: HPTU Official Website (https://www.himtu.ac.in/)

    2. Click on the HPCET Result link.

    3. Enter your Roll Number (or login credentials, depending on the portal).

    4. Click Submit/Login .

    5. Your scorecard and rank will be

    Hi,

    240 marks in HPCET is a good score. As an other-state female candidate , you can definitely be hopeful about getting a seat at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College .

    For CSE , it will depend on this year's cutoffs and the number of applicants, but with 240 marks,