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    HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

    HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 16 Mar 2026, 04:21 PM IST

    HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates - Himachal Pradesh Technical University commenced the HPCET 2026 registrations on March 13, 2026. The HPCET 2026 registration dates have been announced on the official website, himtu.ac.in. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for HPCET 2026 before filling out the application form. The last date for the HPCET 2026 registration is April 19, 2026. The HPCET 2026 exam date was announced on the official website, himtu.ac.in. The HPCET 2026 exam date has been announced as May 10, 2026. Careers360 presents HPCET 2026 latest news and updates to help candidates stay updated with all the events included in the admission process.

    HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates
    HPCET Latest News and Updates

    Being updated with the HPCET 2026 latest news will help the candidates to prepare for the entrance exam accordingly. Candidates preparing for the HPCET 2026 exam should stay updated with all the notifications. HPCET will conduct as a pen and paper-based test for B.Tech admissions in the HPCET participating institutes 2026.

    HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

    • HPCET 2026 Registration commenced.
    • HPCET 2026 exam date announced on the official website.

    HPCET 2026 Exam Dates

    Events

    Dates

    HPCET application form 2026 date

    March 13, 2026

    HPCET application form 2026 last date

    April 19, 2026

    HPCET 2026 admit card

    May, 2026

    New HPCET admit card 2026

    May, 2026

    HPCET exam date 2026

    May 10, 2026

    HPCET result date 2026

    May 21, 2026

    HPCET 2026 counselling and admission process

    June 2026

    HPCET 2026 counselling form correction

    July 2026

    On the basis of HPCET and JEE Mains 2026

    EventsDates

    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

    On the basis of JEE Mains 2026- Round 2

    EventsEvents

    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

    On the basis of HPCET 2026- Round 1

    EventsDates

    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

    On the basis of HPCET 2026- Round 2

    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

    July 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the HPCET 2026 schedule released?
    A:

    The authority is releasing the HPCET 2026 schedule on the official website.

    Q: What are the HPCET 2026 registration dates?
    A:

    The HPCET 2026 Registration dates are from March 13 to April 19, 2026.

    Q: When will the HPCET 2026 Result be released?
    A:

    The HPCET 2026 result will be declared on May 21, 2026.

    Q: Did the HPCET 2026 counselling commence?
    A:

    No, the authority is yet to commence the HPCET 2026 counselling online.

    Q: Is the HPCET 2026 exam date announced?
    A:

    Yes, the authority has announced the HPCET 2026 exam date as May 10, 2026, on the official website.

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