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    HPCET Participating Institutes 2026 - Check List Here
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    HPCET Participating Institutes 2026 - Check List Here

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 11 Dec 2025, 12:54 PM IST

    HPCET Participating Institutes 2026 - HPTU will soon release the HPCET 2026 participating institutes list on the official website, himtu.ac.in. As per the previous year's counselling brochure, there are 14 institutes participating in HPCET counselling. The complete list of HPCET participating institutes will be updated on this page. Students can check the various institutes that offer admission based on the HPCET exam through the list of participating institutes. Moreover, HPCET 2026 aspirants can check the number of seats available at the participating institutes course-wise. Candidates can use the scores of either JEE Main exam or the HPCET to apply for admission to B.Tech courses offered at the participating institutes of HPCET 2026. The HPCET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 10, 2026. Read the article below to know more about HPCET participating institutes 2026.

    HPCET Participating Institutes 2026 - Check List Here
    HPCET 2026

    HPCET Participating Institutes 2026

    Himachal Pradesh Technical University will soon release the list of participating institutes for HPCET 2026 in the information brochure. Candidates can check the number of seats available course-wise through the HPCET participating institutes list. Knowing the participating institutes helps candidates make an informed decision for admission during the counselling process. Candidates can refer to the following table to check the list of HPCET 2026 participating institutes and their seat matrix.

    HPCET Participating Institutes

    Name of the InstitutionName of CourseSanctioned Intake

    Department of Computer Science Engineering, Himachal Pradesh Technical University Campus, Daruhi Hamirpur

    Computer Science and Engineering

    60

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee College of Engg. Pragtinagar, Dist Shimla, H.P

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    48

    Computer Science Engineering

    48

    Electrical Engineering

    48

    Jawahar Lal Nehru Govt. Engineering College, Bechhandhar, Sundernagar, Dist Mandi HP

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)

    60

    Electronics & Communication Engineering

    60

    Mechanical Engineering

    60

    Textile Engineering

    60

    Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College, Kangra at Nagrota Bagwan, Kangra (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Electrical Engineering

    60

    Electronics & Communication Engineering

    60

    Mechanical Engineering

    60

    Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Jeori (Kotla), Rampur Dist Shimla (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Mechanical Engineering

    60

    Govt. Hydro Engg. College, Bandla, Dist Bilaspur (H.P)

    Civil Engineering

    51+9*

    Electrical Engineering

    51+9*

    Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)

    51+9*

    Govt. PG College Dharmashala, Civil Line, Dharmashala, Dist Kangra, H.P.

    Computer Science Engineering

    60

    Green Hills Engineering College, Gandhi Gram, Kumarhatti, Nahan Road, P.O. Bohli, Dist Solan (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Electrical Engineering

    60

    Computer Science Engineering

    60

    Mechanical Engineering

    60

    Himachal Institute of Engg & Technology, Vidyanagar, Shahpur, Kangra (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Electrical & Electronics Engineering

    60

    Computer Science Engineering

    30

    Mechanical Engineering

    30

    Himalayan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Near Saketi, Sadhaura Road, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan, Dist Sirmour, HP

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Electrical Engineering

    30

    Computer Science Engineering

    120

    Mechanical Engineering

    30

    Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)

    60

    K.C Educational and Social Welfare Society’s Group of Research & Professional Institutes, VPO. Pandoga Uparla, Tehsil & Dist Una (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Electrical Engineering

    30

    Computer Science Engineering

    60

    Mechanical Engineering

    60

    T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engg. & Technology, Tanda, P.O Balt, Dist Mandi (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    60

    Electrical Engineering

    30

    Computer Science Engineering

    30

    Vaishno College of Engineering, Village Thapkour, P.O. Badhroya, Tehsil Nurpur, Kangra, (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    30

    Electrical Engineering

    30

    Computer Science Engineering

    30

    Mechanical Engineering

    30

    LR Engineering & Technology, Village Jabli-Kyar, District- Solan (HP)

    Civil Engineering

    30

    Electrical Engineering

    30

    Computer Science Engineering

    30

    Computer Science & Engg. (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

    30

    Note- “*” indicates that 9 Seats i.e. 15% of the sanctioned intake in each discipline, shall be filled up through nomination from industry partners (NTPC and NHPC 7.5% each) as per the applicable admission norms.

    HPCET 2026 Counselling

    Candidates shortlisted based on the HPCET 2026 merit list will be eligible to participate in the HPCET counselling 2026. Eligible candidates will have to register for the HPCET counselling process. Admission to the HPCET participating institutes will be made through the HPCET 2026 counselling.

    Candidates must choose their preferred colleges and courses at the time of registration. After this, candidates have to produce all the required documents for the verification process. The final seat allotment will be done on the basis of the merit list, availability of seats and choices locked by the candidates.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will HPCET colleges list be released?
    A:

    The authority will release the HPCET college list on the official website.

    Q: How many marks are required to clear HPCET?
    A:

    Candidates belonging to the general category must score 20%, while reserved category candidates must score 15% marks in the HPCET exam.

    Q: Who is eligible for HPCET counselling?
    A:

    Candidates who qualify the HPCET exam or have a valid rank in JEE Main can appear for counselling of HPCET.

    Q: How many government BTech colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
    A:

    There are 28 government colleges in Himachal Pradesh.

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