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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.
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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

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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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Questions related to HPCET

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Have a question related to HPCET ?

Hi Kartik,


Getting a seat in a government college for a B.Pharm program with 141 marks in the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) depends on several factors, including the cut-off marks for the year, the number of applicants, and seat availability.


YOU CAN REFER TO THE BELOW ARTICLE FOR

Hello Nandini,

Scoring 72 in HPCET under the OBC category gives you a chance to secure a seat in a government college, but it depends on the cutoffs for the year, the number of applicants, and seat availability.

Government colleges generally have higher cutoffs, especially for popular branches like CSE

As per the HPCET eligibility criteria, candidates should have scored at least 20% score for general categories and 15% marks for candidates belonging HPCET Educational Qualification


Passed/appeared bachelor's degree from recognized University with minimum three years duration securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination


Hello there,

With 218 marks in HPCET 2024 and belonging to the General category, your chances of securing a seat in a good government college will depend on several factors:

  1. Cutoff Trends: Review the previous years' cutoff marks for government colleges in Himachal Pradesh. This will give you an idea

Hello Suryansh,

With a score of 159 marks in the EWS category for the HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test), your chances of securing admission to a government college are quite limited. Government colleges often have higher cutoffs, and based on previous years' trends, a score of 159 may not