HPCET 2022: Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Exam Dates

HPCET 2022: The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) conducts an entrance test every year for admission in engineering courses. It is a state-level entrance test which is also known as HP CET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test). Interested candidates must understand the entire admission process including registration for the exam, eligibility, examination scheme, syllabus and counselling process etc. Those who are willing to appear in the upcoming HPCET 2022 exams can check relevant information here in this article below.

HPCET 2022 entrance test will be held in the month of May 2022. All the applicants should apply before the last date of the application form. The HPCET application form will be available online at the official website. Candidates may access the application form in the month of April 2022.

HPCET 2022 Notification

  • The competent authority will publish HPCET 2022 notification on its official website.
  • The exam dates have been updated in the table below. However, registration dates are yet to be released.
  • It is expected that the HPCET 2022 Registration process will commence from the last week of April 2022.
  • Aspirants have to submit the application form before the last date.
  • Everyone should go through the official advertisement in detail before proceeding for applying online.

Quick Overview of HPCET 2022

Name of the Exam HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test)
Regulating Body Himachal Pradesh Technical University
Level of Exam Undergraduate  Level
Exam Mode Offline (Pen and Paper Based)
Courses offered B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, BCA, BBA, MBA, M. Pharmacy, BHMCT & B.sc. (HM & CT) etc.
Category of Test State Category
Application mode Online mode
Application fees structure SC/ST/BPL – Rs.1400/-

Others – Rs.1500/-

Mode of Examination Offline i.e. Pen-Paper based test
Exam duration Three hours
Type of Questions Objective Type Questions
Negative Marking Yes applicable
Language English

HPCET 2022 Exam Dates

The applicants can check here HPCET 2022 examination schedule in the table below. As mentioned above, the exam dates have been announced which is given in the table. However, registration dates are yet to be declared. We will update registration dates immediately after the release of the same:

Entrance Test Exam Date
BHMCT & B.Sc. (HM & CT) To be updated
BBA To be updated
B.Tech./ B. Pharmacy/ B. Pharmacy (Ay.) To be updated
BCA To be updated
M.Tech., MBA & MBA (T&HM) To be updated
M.Sc./M.Pharmacy, Diploma in Yoga, M.Sc. (Physics) & MCA To be updated

The registration dates for HPCET 2022 exam will be updated in the following table.

Exam Events Dates (Tentative)
HPCET online application form availability April 2022
Last date of the application form April 2022
Admit card release date May 2022
HPCET exam date May 2022
Result announcement June 2022
Counselling process will start from June 2022

HPCET Eligibility Criteria

The candidates should fulfil the HPCET eligibility criteria in order to appear in the exam. First, obtain the official HPCET 2022 bulletin from the website and read each and every detail especially about eligibility criteria and after ensuring the eligibility, apply online. Here you can eligibility criteria details as mentioned below:

  • The applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognized board/institute.
  • candidates must score minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST category) aggregate in the qualifying exam with Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
  • Apart from having Physics and Mathematics, candidates should also have one optional subject among Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology and Technical Vocational subject.

HPCET 2022 Application Form: How to Apply?

The applicants who are eligible as per the prescribed eligibility requirements can go ahead for applying online for HPCET 2022 exam. We recommend every candidate, go through instructions for making an application form. Candidates can check the necessary information regarding the HPCET application form herein below:

  • HPCET 2022 application form is likely to be released in the month of March 2022.
  • Candidates can submit the application form online only at the official website.
  • Enter your personal details, educational qualification, and address for correspondence etc. in the application form.
  • Be careful while filling these details in the form and ensure each entry should be correct.
  • You also need to upload the scanned image of the photograph and signature in JPEG format with the given specifications.
  • Pay the necessary application fee through online mode and proceed.
  • At the end submit the application form and take the printout of the confirmation page.

Application Fee

The applicants have to make a payment of Rs.1500/- as an application fee. Reserved category candidates need to pay Rs.1400/- only. Payment can be done through net banking, credit card and debit card. The application fee will not be refunded in any case.

Exam Pattern

The HPCET 2022 exam pattern details are given below. All the candidates must be aware of the exam pattern if they are serious enough to qualify the test. Collect information about exam pattern and start your preparation accordingly. Here a summary of the HPCET exam pattern is prepared and placed below for information:

Exam Mode It will be an offline exam based on Pen & Paper.
Test Duration The duration of the exam will be 3.00 hours.
Type of Questions Multiple-choice questions
Number of Questions 150 Questions
Subject Sections
  • Physics-50 Questions
  • Chemistry- 50 Questions
  • Mathematics- 50 Questions
Medium of Questions English only
Marking Scheme 2 marks for every correct response.
Negative Marking

Applicable, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. Hence, be careful while attempting questions.

HPCET Syllabus

The HPCET 2022 syllabus will consist of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on the 10+2 standard. Applicants must hold strong command on these subjects for a better result. The applicants can check the previous year question papers to know the important topics from where most questions are asked in the exam. The syllabus details will also be available in the official HPCET bulletin. However, some of the important subject wise topics are as below:

Physics

Properties of Solids and Liquids, Rotation Work, The laws of Motion, Oscillations and Waves, Electromagnetic Waves,  Physics and Measurement, Motions, Energy, and Power, Current, Power, The Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Theory of Gases Dynamics, Atoms and Nuclei, Communication Systems, The Current and the Magnetic Effects of Magnetism Electronic Equipment, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current.

Chemistry

Atomic Structure, Matters States, Chemical Thermodynamics, Redox reactions and electricity, Chemical kinetics, Chemical bonding and molecular structure, Surface Chemistry, Nitrogen-rich organic compounds, Isolation of principles and methodology, Refined and depiction of organic compounds, metals, Periods of properties and classification of the elements, Co-Ordination compounds, S, p, d & f – Block Elements, Environmental Chemistry, Some of the basic principle of organic chemistry, Practical chemistry-related principles, Chemistry of Everyday Life, Oxygen-containing organic compounds.

Mathematics

Complex Numbers and quadratic equations, Permutations and Combinations, Set Relations and functions, Determinants of matrices, Sequences & Series, Mathematical induction, Binomial theorem and its common applications, Calculus Limit, Differential equations, Integral, continuity, and Differentiability, Three-dimensional geometry, Statistics and probability, Mathematical reasoning, Numerical Methods, Coordinate geometry, Complex variables, Vector, algebra, Vector Calculus, Partial differential equations, Linear algebra, Ordinary differential equations, Probability and Statistics.

HPCET 2022 Admit Card

The candidates can obtain the admit card from the official website using the registration number and date of birth. It is expected that the admit card will be available probably in the month of May 2022. Remember, no admit card will be sent via post to any individual. Download the admit card from the website and take the printout of the same for future reference. Admit card will contain information like the name of the candidates, address, exam date and venue of the exam with complete address. Candidates must carry the admit card on the crucial date of the exam other it will be difficult to get entry into the exam.

HPCET 2022 Result

The competent authority will announce the HPECET result 2022 on its official website at the appropriate time. The result will be published on the official website most probably in the month of May 2022. Those who qualify the test will be invited to attend counselling process for getting final admission.

Download your result from the website and take the printout of the same for future reference. The competent authority will also prepare a merit list based on the candidate’s marks scored in the exam. Keep ready all your documents for counselling purposes.

HPCET 2022 Counselling

The HPCET 2022 counselling will start in the month of June 2022. Candidates must apply for counselling as per the prescribed schedule. Appearing in the counselling process is mandatory for admission in the desired course.

The shortlisting of candidates will be done on the basis of candidates’ scores secured in the written exam. Meritorious candidates will be invited to attend counseling on the scheduled date and time. The candidates also need to pay the counselling fee.

Mere appearance in the counselling process does not allow any student to claim admission. The final selection of candidates will depend on various factors such as the candidate’s written exam score, seat availability, the category of candidate and verification of original documents.

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