HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 24 Nov 2025, 12:59 PM IST

HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates - Himachal Pradesh Technical University will soon announce the HPCET 2026 exam notification on the official website, himtu.ac.in. The authority will release the HPCET 2026 Exam dates online. The exam is expected to be held in May 2026. Candiadtes interested in attempting the exam must apply for the exam on the official website. The HPCET 2026 application form is expected to be active from February to April 2026. Candiadtes must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for HPCET 2026 before filling out the application form.

HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates
HPCET Latest News and Updates

Careers360 presents HPCET 2026 latest news and updates to help candidates stay updated with all the events included in the admission process. This will also 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 institute 2026. Read the complete article to know more about the HPCET 2026 latest news and updates.

HPCET 2026 Latest News and Updates

  • The notification for HPCET 2026 will be released. Candidates will be able to check the HPCET 2026 dates and other important information in the table below once it becomes available.
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HPCET 2026 Exam Dates

Events

Dates

HPCET application form 2026 date

January 2026

HPCET application form 2026 last date

April, 2026

HPCET 2026 admit card

May, 2026

New HPCET admit card 2026

May, 2026

HPCET exam date 2026

May, 2026

HPCET result date 2026

June, 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

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

On the basis of JEE Mains 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)

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

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

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: Did the HPCET 2026 counselling commence?
A:

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

Q: Is the HPCET 2026 schedule released?
A:

No, the authority is yet to release the HPCET 2026 schedule on the official website.

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

The HPCET 2026 Registration dates will soon be announced on the official website.

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

The HPCET 2026 result is expected to be declared in June, 2026.

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Questions related to HPCET

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Have a question related to HPCET ?

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