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 also announced the HPCET 2026 result online for eligible candidates. The HPCET 2026 counselling process is expected to begin in June 2026. 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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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.
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.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
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 |
June 8, 2026 |
HPCET 2026 counselling registration | June 2026 |
Verification of Backwards Area, Defence, and Sports Certificates | July 2026 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
The HPCET 2026 exam was conducted on May 10, 2026.
Candidates can check the HPCET 2026 exam dates on the official website.
The HPCET 2026 application form has been released on March 13, 2026. Yes it it available online on the official website.
The HPCET 2026 exam was conducted offline (pen and paper-based) for most of the engineering and architecture programs.
Yes, HPCET is a crucial examination for candidates seeking admission to various engineering and architecture courses offered by Himachal Pradesh Technical University.
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.
Candidates must secure minimum pass marks in their respective qualifying exams to be considered eligible for admission through HPCET 2026.
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple engineering and architecture courses offered by HPTU through the HPCET 2026 exam.
The duration of the HPCET exam varies for different courses, and candidates will be informed about the specific exam duration in the official notification.
On Question asked by student community
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:
Visit the official HPTU website: HPTU Official Website (https://www.himtu.ac.in/)
Click on the HPCET Result link.
Enter your Roll Number (or login credentials, depending on the portal).
Click Submit/Login .
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,
Hello Dear Student,
With an HPCET score of 235 , your chances of getting admission in Himachal Pradesh engineering colleges are quite good, especially under the SC category .
You may have good possibilities in:
Hello Student,
Hello Student,
You have a good chance of getting a seat in CSE at GHEC Bilaspur and JGEC Sundernagar . Your score of around 250 is quite a good score for securing a government college seat in Himachal Pradesh.
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