Himachal Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (HPCET 2021) is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University every year.
It is State-level examination for candidates aspiring to get admission into B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, M.Tech, MCA programs of Himachal Pradesh Technical University. The exam is held in the month of May 2021 (tentatively) in offline mode (pen and paper-based).
HPCET 2021 Highlights
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Combined Entrance Test |
| Abbreviated As | HPCET 2021 |
| Exam level | State-level |
| Conducting Institute | Himachal Pradesh Technical University |
| Exam type | UG and PG |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions with a single correct response |
| Number of Sections | Three- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Marking scheme | For Every Correct Answer Plus (+) 2 Marks |
| Negative Marking | Negative (-) 0.5 Mark for every Incorrect Answer |
| Courses Offered | BHMCT & B.Sc.(HM &CT), BBA, B.Tech, B.Pharma, BCA, M.Tech, M.Sc.(Physics), MBA, MCA |
| Official Website | www.himtu.ac.in |
Aspirants can download HPCET Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
Courses Offered
The courses offered by HPTU and their duration is given in the table below:
| Courses | Duration |
| B.Tech | 4 years |
| BBA | 3 years |
| BHMCT & B.Sc | 3 years |
| M.Tech | 2 years |
| B.Pharmacy | 4 years |
| B.Pharmacy(Ayurveda) | 4 years |
| M. Pharmacy | 2 years |
| MCA | 2 years |
| MBA | 2 years |
| M.Tech | 2 years |
| M.Sc (Physics) | 2 years |
| Diploma in Yoga | 1 year |
HPCET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for undergraduates and postgraduates are given below. So, candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the applying courses.
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For Under Graduates
- Tech:Aspirants must have qualified B.Tech/ B.E. in the field of Technology and Engineering with at least 50% marks.
- Pharma:Candidates must have a minimum of 17 years of age and have qualified in the 12th exam or its equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects and at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates) in aggregate of these subjects are eligible.
- Pharma (Ayurveda):Candidates must have qualified in the 12th exam and must have scored a minimum of 25% marks in Chemistry and Biology Subjects.
For Post Graduates
- Tech:Candidates must score at least 50 % of aggregate marks in BE/ B.Tech in the respective field.
- MBA:Aspirants must score a minimum of 50 % marks in bachelor’s degree can apply.
- MCA:Participants should have a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university obtaining not less than 50% marks can apply.
- Pharma:Competitors with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with at least 50 % marks can apply
HPCET 2021 Exam Pattern
HPCET 2021 exam will be conducted offline by filling the provided OMR sheet to answer the objective questions. Two marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 0.5 marks will be deducted for incorrect or opting more than one answer.
Candidates must have knowledge about the exam pattern of the entrance exam well in advance, which helps in attempting and solving the question paper easily.
Following table shows section-wise marks distribution in HPCET 2021 for the various program:
B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy
| S. No. | Subjects | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
| 1 | Physics | 50 | 100 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 50 | 100 |
| 3 | Mathematics /Biology | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
MBA/MCA
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Verbal Ability | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 50 |
| Data interpretation and reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Knowledge and Computer Awareness | 25 | 50 |
M.Tech
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Civil/Electrical/Computer Science/Mechanical | 60 | 120 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 50 |
| Aptitude Test | 15 | 30 |
M.Pharmacy
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 60 | 120 |
| Biochemistry/Microbiology | 25 | 50 |
| Aptitude Test | 15 | 30 |
HPCET 2021 Syllabus
For B. Tech
| PHYSICS | CHEMISTRY | MATHEMATICS |
| The Laws of Motion Physics and Measurement | Matters | Complex Numbers |
| Motions Rotation Work | States | Quadratic Equations |
| Energy | Atomic Structure | Set |
| Power | Redox reactions and Electricity Chemical Kinetics | Relations and Functions |
| Theory of Gases | Chemical Thermodynamics | Sequences & Series |
| Dynamics Properties of Solids and Liquids | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Determinants of matrices |
| Oscillations and Waves | Surface Chemistry | Permutations and Combinations |
| Current | Periods of Properties and Classification of the Elements | Mathematical Induction |
| The Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Isolation of principles and methodology | Binomial theorem ad its common applications |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | Metals | Differential Equations |
| The Current and the Magnetic Effects of Magnetism | s,p,d & f – Block Elements | Integral Calculus |
| Electronic Equipment | Co-Ordination compounds | Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Refined and depiction of organic compounds | Three-Dimensional Geometry |
| Communication Systems | Environmental Chemistry | Statistics and Probability |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Some of the basic principles of Organic Chemistry | Mathematical Reasoning |
| — | Oxygen-containing organic compounds | Coordinate Geometry |
| — | Chemistry of Everyday life | Vector Algebra |
| — | Nitrogen-rich organic compounds | Vector Calculus |
| — | Practical Chemistry-related principles | Numerical Methods |
| — | — | Linear Algebra |
| — | — | Partial Differential Equations |
| — | — | Complex Variables |
| — | — | Ordinary Differential Equations |
HPCET 2021 Syllabus for M. Tech
- General Aptitude:
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- Verbal Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Engineering Mathematics:
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- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
BBA
- Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability
- Number Series
- Number System
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and proportion
- Plane Geometry
- Clocks and Calendars
- Permutation, Combination and Probability
- Data Interpretation
- Data Sufficiency
- Logical Ability & Reasoning
- Seating Arrangement
- Number, ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Direction Sense Test
- Blood Relations
- English Language
- Rearrangement
- Sentence Completion
- Sentence Improvement
- Spelling Test
- One Word Substitution
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- General Knowledge and Corporate Awareness
- History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Public Sector Undertakings
- Profile of Important Industries in India
- Corporate Profiles of Top Global Companies
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BHMCT/ B.Sc. (HM& CT)
- General English
- Comprehension of passage,
- Verbal Reasoning
- Syllogisms
- Antonyms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences,
- Sentence Correction
- Sentence completion
- Sentence Correction odd man out, idioms, one-word substitution,
- Different usage of same word
- General Knowledge
- Current National and International Affairs
- Business, Punch line of companies
- Top officials of big companies,
- Social Science, Geography
- International organizations History, Social issues
- Reasoning
- Critical reasoning
- Visual reasoning
- Assumption – Premise – Conclusion
- Assertion and reasons
- Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences, identifying Strong arguments and Weak
- arguments
- Statements and Conclusions,
- Data Interpretation: Graphs
M.Pharma
- General Aptitude
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmaceutical jurisprudence
MBA
- Verbal ability (Grammar, synonyms, and antonyms, analogies, reading comprehension, summary questions)
- Data interpretation (Graphs and charts, reasoning)
- Quantitative ability (Numbers, Geometry, Percentages, Profit and loss, time-speed-distance, clocks, simple and compound interest, vectors)
- Business awareness (business knowledge about the process, companies, and latest news)
MCA
- Verbal ability (Grammar, synonyms, and antonyms, analogies, reading comprehension, summary questions)
- Data interpretation (Graphs and charts, reasoning)
- Quantitative ability (Numbers, Geometry, Percentages, Profit and loss, time-speed-distance, clocks, simple and compound interest, vectors)
- Computer Awareness (Basic programming knowledge, computer systems)
HPCET 2021 Result
Candidates who have appeared for the HPCET 2021 Exam can check their results on their official website @ himtu.ac.in. So, candidates must visit the official website to download the HPCET 2021 Result.
Steps to download/view the scorecard:
- Click on HPCET 2021 Result link provided on the official website
- Enter HPCET Roll No or Name of the candidate
- Result of HPCET 2021 will be displayed.
HPCET 2021 Result Dates
Candidates can check here all the important HPCET 2021 result date in the given table below:
Exam Date: 3rd week of May 2021
Result Date: 4th week of May 2021
HPCET 2021 Counselling
In this section, the details related to HPCET 2022 counselling has been provided:
- The qualified candidates will be called for counselling.
- The candidates must reach the counselling venue on time.
- Seats will be allotted to the candidates in counselling.
- The candidate must carry all the necessary documents in the counselling.
HPCET 2021 Preparation Books
Following are some books that will be helpful in preparing for HPCET:
| Name of the Book | Publisher/Author |
| A Master Resource Book in MATHEMATICS | Prafull K Agarwal |
| A Master Resource Book in PHYSICS | D B Singh |
| A Master Resource Book in CHEMISTRY | Sanjay Sharma |