Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2024 will be conducted this year on 10th May. Each year, the HPCET Exam is organised by Himachal Pradesh Technical University for admission into different Undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In this blog, we will share complete details of the HPCET Exam 2024, including the step-by-step process for completing the application form, the expected date of the entrance exam registration, the result, the eligibility criteria, and the exam pattern. 
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2024 |
| Conducting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Technical University |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, B.Pharma, MCA, MBA |
| HPCET Exam Date | 10th May 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | www.himtu.ac.in |
HPCET Application Form 2024- Complete Process Explained
Registration for the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test 2024 is expected to start in the last week of March, while the last date for the HPCET application form 2024 is expected to be the last week of April. If you are attempting this exam, read the complete application process below. Follow these step-by-step processes to apply online:
- After the release of the HPCET 2024 Form, you need to visit the official website at www.himtu.ac.in
- To register, click on the exam form button on the website’s home page and fill in all the required details, such as name, DOB, phone number, and email address.
- After completing the registration, a unique application number will be generated; you need to log in to the portal using these credentials.
- Then, you will be asked to fill in your educational qualifications, address, identity information, etc.
- Upload the scanned image of your signature and photograph in the mentioned specifications.
- You must pay the application form fee of Rs 1600 (In the general/OBC category) or Rs 800 (SC/ST category) using a debit/credit card or net banking.
- Finally, take the printout of the application receipt, and don’t forget to save it for future reference.
HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The HPTU admission test eligibility criteria vary for courses at the UG and PG levels. For admission into B.tech, the most popular course offered by HPTU, you must pass the 12th board exam with at least 45% marks in PCM.
In case of admission into PG courses like MBA and MCA, you must have graduated from a recognized university and should have scored at least 50% marks in the qualification examination. If you meet all the eligibility criteria of HPCET, you can apply for the exam to gain admission into your preferred course.
HPCET 2024 Exam Pattern
Students who will attempt the HPTU Entrance Exam 2024 are advised to thoroughly understand the exam pattern of the entrance exam to prepare accordingly.
The exam pattern for the HPCET 2024 exam differs for all the courses, such as B.tech, B.pharma, MBA, and MCA. The detailed exam pattern of all these courses offered by HPTU is given in the table below.
| SN | Particulars | Details |
| 1. | Exam Mode | Offline |
| 2. | Language of Exam | English |
| 3. | Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| 4. | Total No. of Questions | UG courses: 150 PG courses: 100 |
| 5. | Exam Duration | UG: 3 hours 15 mins PG: 2 hours |
| 6. | Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: 4 Marks Incorrect Answer: -1 Marks |
HPCET 2024 Admit Card
The Admit card for the HPCET exam 2024 is expected to be released in the first week of May. All candidates who have applied for the exam can download their admit card using the login credentials they used during registration. The HPTU Entrance Test admit card will be released on the official website.
HPCET 2024 Result Date
The entrance exam results are expected to be announced in the last week of May on the official HPTU website. After the announcement of the results, the HPCET counselling process will start; based on the HPCET scores, you can be admitted to your desired colleges under the Himachal Pradesh Technical University by participating in HPCET counselling.