HP CET 2027
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET), Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HIMTU)
HPCET is the Himachal Pradesh Technical University entrance test for engineering and pharmacy seats in HP institutes. The first half of B.Tech seats go by JEE Main merit and the other half by HPCET merit.
- Conducted by
- Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU, now called HIMTU), Hamirpur
- Mode
- Offline pen-and-paper OMR test (per the 2026 prospectus)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 3 hours 15 minutes for B.Tech and B.Pharmacy (2026 prospectus)
HP CET 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Himachal Pradesh Technical University notices
HPCET registration is online through the HIMTU portal linked from himtu.ac.in. Fees below are from Prospectus Part-I and Part-II for 2026.
Steps
- 1
Read the notice
Open the HPCET admission notice and prospectus on himtu.ac.in.
- 2
Register
Create an account with a valid mobile number and email.
- 3
Fill details
Enter academic, category and domicile details and choose B.Tech or B.Pharmacy.
- 4
Upload documents
Upload photo, signature and certificates.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay online and save the receipt.
Fees (2026 prospectus)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| HPCET entrance test, B.Tech or B.Pharmacy: General and others | Rs 1,600 |
| HPCET entrance test, B.Tech or B.Pharmacy: SC, ST and BPL | Rs 800 |
| B.Tech and B.Pharmacy both: General and others / SC, ST, BPL | Rs 3,200 / Rs 1,600 |
| Counselling form, JEE Main or 10+2 basis: General, EWS, OBC / SC, ST, BPL-IRDP | Rs 1,600 / Rs 800 |
| Counselling form, HPCET basis | No fee |
Source: Prospectus Part-I (entrance fee, non-refundable) and Part-II (counselling form fee).
Documents (2026 counselling list)
- Qualifying exam pass certificate and marksheet.
- JEE Main 2026 scorecard for JEE Main route.
- Class 10 certificate as date of birth proof and character certificate.
- Himachal Pradesh domicile certificate for HP candidates.
- Category, PwD and income certificates where applicable.
- Beti Hai Anmol affidavit and Kashmiri migrant domicile certificate, if applicable.