HPCET 2020 (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam. It is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University every year. The purpose of the exam is providing admissions into various Engineering courses all over the state of Himachal Pradesh. This year, the exam will be scheduled in May 2020 for admissions in session 2020-21. Brochure for HPCET 2020 Link Below.
HPCET 2020 Exam Dates
Candidates must note the following dates. These dates are however tentative and official dates are yet to released by the Authorities.
S.No |
Events |
Important Dates(Tentative) |
1 |
Release of Application form |
05 March 2020 |
2 |
Final date to submit the filled application form |
28 April 2020 |
3 |
Availability of HPCET 2020 Admit Card |
09 May 2020 |
4 |
HPCET 2020 Examination |
12 May 2020 |
5 |
Release of Answer Key |
15 May 2020 |
6 |
Declaration of Result |
30 May 2020 |
7 |
Start of HPCET 2020 Counselling |
06 – 20 June 2020 |
8
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Round 1 Counselling (JEE Main Based) |
01 – 06 July 2020 |
9 |
Round 1 Counselling (HPCET Based) |
08 – 12 July 2020 |
10 |
Round 2 Counselling (JEE Main Based) |
16 – 20 July 2020 |
11 |
Round 2 Counselling (HPCET Based) |
23 – 26 July 2020 |
12 |
Counselling on 12th Marks based |
29 – 30 July 2020 |
Read more updated dates here.
HP CET Application Form 2020
Each candidate aspiring to appear for the HP CET in 2020 needs to submit a filled application form. The form shall be filled online before the last date. The process of filling up the form and applying has been given below. The form can be filled and submitted in both the online as well as offline mode.
Online Method:-
- Candidates can apply for the HP CET 2020 by logging on to the website of HPTU (www.himtu.ac.in) and thereby looking up for the application form and filling it.
- Candidates must fill the HP CET online application form carefully providing all the details asked for, like personal details, contact details etc.
- Post-filling up the form, the application fee needs to be paid by the candidates using debit/credit card or e-challan (offline).
Application Fee
Category | Fee for B.Tech | Fee for M.Tech |
General | Rs. 1550/- | Rs. 1550/- |
SC/ST/BPL | Rs. 1400/- | Rs. 1400/- |
Offline Method:
- The HPCET 2020 form can also be obtained from the campus of Himachal Pradesh Technical University.
- The same shall be filled and submitted carefully to the University before the last date.
- The fee payment shall be done using the e-challan payment method.
HPCET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
- The eligibility criteria are some necessary condition that is compulsorily required to be followed by the candidate.
- Aspirants shall assure that they fulfil all conditions set for the exam by the organising body.
- They shall assure that before applying for the examination, candidates must check that they meet the eligibility norms set by the Authorities.
- If the candidate is found ineligible, he/she should not apply for the exam and his candidature would stand cancelled.
- The eligibility criteria for the HPCET 2020 is given below.
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent qualifying examination from a Recognised Board to appear for the examination.
- Candidates must have passed class 12 or other qualifying exams from a Recognised Board of education with physics, chemistry and mathematics as the compulsory subjects with 45% marks (40% for reserved candidates).
Please check detailed Eligibility Criteria for HP CET Information Brochure here. |
HP CET 2020 Admit Card
- The admit card of HPCET 2020 will be issued and published on the official website of HPTU once the registration process is completed.
- Also, it is an important document which needs to be carried and presented on the day of the examination, the absence of the same can lead to the students’ candidature standing cancelled.
- However, the issue of Admit Card commences a few days before the exam and candidates are allowed to download it by entering their Application Number.
- Moreover, it needs to be carried along with a photo ID proof on the day of the examination.
HPCET 2020 Exam Pattern
S.No |
Particulars |
Details |
1. |
Examination Mode |
Offline |
2. |
Duration |
3 hours |
3. |
Mode of Language |
English |
4. |
Section |
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5. |
Total Number of Questions |
150 Questions |
6. |
Marking Scheme |
For every correct answer, the candidates will be awarded 2 marks. 0.5 or 1/4th marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. |
HPCET 2020 Syllabus
S.No |
Subject |
Topics |
1. |
Physics |
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2. |
Chemistry |
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3. |
Mathematics |
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Important Books For Preparation
Name of the book | Author |
Problems In Mathematics with Hints and Solutions | V. Govorov |
Organic & Inorganic Chemistry | Butterfly Edufields |
Physics at a glance | Abhay Kumar |
HP CET 2020 EXAM CENTRE
- A choice is given to the candidates to choose from the centres available where they can sit and give the exam.
- They need to select the centre most convenient to them during the application process.
Applicants can select the exam centres from the below cities as per preferences:
S.No | City Name |
1. | Bilaspur |
2. | Paonta Sahib |
3. | Mandi |
4. | Hamirpur |
5. | Shimla |
6. | Jammu |
7. | Kullu |
8. | Solan |
9. | Chamba |
10. | Una |
11. | Dharamshala |
12. | Palampur |
13. | Nalagarh |
14. | Nurpur |
15. | Nahan |
16. | Chandigarh |
Selection Process
The admission criteria for the B.Tech (Engineering) degree courses, for HP CET 2020 provides that the first 50% seats will be filled considering the merit attained in JEE Main 2020 by the aspirants and the remaining 50% seats will be filled taking a base the merit list created for HPCET entrants. Post this, however, if the seats remain vacant, they filled considering the 10+2 results of the students.
HP CET 2020 Answer Key
- The answer key of HPCET 2020 has been released on 15 May 2020.
- Candidates are allowed to forward their written complaints along with supporting documents or solution relating to the question papers or answer keys and shall make sure it reaches the following address:-
Office of the Controller of Examination
H.P. Technical University,
Gandhi Chowk,
Hamirpur-177001 (H.P.)
NOTE: The candidates must make sure that the complaint is sent within two days, from the date when the respective examinations are held, by 5.00 PM through e-mail – [email protected]. Post that, no complaint will be registered in this regard.
HP CET 2020 Result
- The Result of HPCET 2020 will be released on 30 May 2020.
- The result can be obtained by logging into the website using their Name and Roll Number.
- Seats are allotted to the candidates based on this result.
- The merit of candidates is prepared to take a base the marks obtained by them in the examination.
- The merit list will be displayed on the Notice Board of the University as well as the official website.
- To attain admission, along with the desired merit, candidates must also fulfil the eligibility criteria.
HP CET 2020 Counselling
- Firstly, two rounds of counselling will be scheduled to be conducted for candidates through JEE MAINS 2020
- And if seats are still left, HPCET 2020 merit ranks are supposed to be considered.
- Meanwhile, in the counselling, candidates are supposed to mark their choice of colleges and courses in decreasing order of preference.
- Once the choice is frozen it cannot be changed later, hence they shall be marked very carefully.
- Allotment of seats is done based on rank, availability of seats, reservation norms, vacancies, and choices filled.
- Check details about HP CET Counselling 2020
HP CET Entrance Exam 2020 Highlights
Name of Exam of Examination |
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test |
Commonly Known As |
HPCET |
Exam Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Technical University |
Examination level |
State Level Exam |
Category |
UG Entrance |
Purpose of Exam |
For admissions into the participating engineering colleges of the state. |
Mode of Examination |
offline |
Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
Total Marks |
300 |
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