HPCET Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Course-wise Criteria, Reservation Policy

Updated By Soham Mitra on 03 May, 2024 14:00

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HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

HPCET eligibility criteria 2024 is released by the conducting body of the entrance examination i.e., Himachal Pradesh Technical University. It is important for aspirants to go through the HPCET 2024 eligibility criteria before filling the HPCET application form 2024. The norms for eligibility to various courses offered by HPTU and affiliated colleges include educational qualification, subjects studied and marks scored in the qualifying examination, age, etc. Candidates who fail to meet the HPCET 2024 eligibility criteria will not be allowed to sit in the HPCET exam

In order to guarantee admission to these courses, aspirants need to make sure that they don’t miss out on any updates and most importantly, any requirements regarding the exam. Cross-checking the eligibility criteria for HPCET 2024 should be the first step in that direction. Candidates can check out the course-wise details about the eligibility criteria of HPCET 2024 and other related information mentioned below.

HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech (Direct Entry)

In order to be eligible for HPCET 2024, candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination with the subjects of Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship, Agriculture stream (for Agriculture Engineering) Candidates must have also secured at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Else candidates must have passed D.Voc. stream in the same or allied sector.

HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for MCA

Candidates must have passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A ./ B. Voc./ BCA etc.,) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level. Candidates must have also secured at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. However, for candidates having no Mathematics background, compulsory bridge course will be framed by the respective University/ Institution and additional bridge courses related to computer subjects as per the norms of the concerned University.

HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for MBA

Candidates must have passed a bachelor degree programme of minimum 3 years duration. They must have also secured at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for B. Pharmacy

Candidates must have passed / appeared in the 10+2 examination from a recognized board or university with Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects along with one of the Mathematics / Biology subject securing at least 45% marks (40% reserved category) in these subjects taken together. Candidates must ensure that they should complete the age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission to the course.

HPCET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Foreign Candidates / NRI

Candidates belonging to foreign nationalities or such candidates who are Non-Resident Indians (NRI) can get admission via HPCET 2024 exam.  However, NRIs and foreign candidates need not appear for the HPCET 2024 exam to be considered for admission. A merit list based on the marks secured by them in the qualifying examination will be used for providing admission.

  • The minimum HPCET eligibility criteria 2024 for such NRI and Foreign candidates for securing admission into the courses offered at HTU are the same as those for Indian candidates for each program
  • A candidate will be considered as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) if he fulfills the definition provided by the Income Tax Law of India
  • On the other hand, a foreign candidate will only be considered as such, if she/he has a valid foreign passport
  • In addition, he/she must have a valid visa issued by a competent authority of the Indian Government, clarifying the reason of stay

HPCET Reservation Policy 2024

Out of all the available seats for admission via HPCET 2024, some are set aside under different quotas and for various categories. The candidates must have complete information about the HPCET 2024 reservation policy before they apply for the HPCET 2024 exam. The detailed break-up of HPCET reservation under various categories has been tabulated below.

Category

Percentage of allotted seats

All India Quota (AIQ) Seats

15% of total sanctioned seats

Management Seats in Private Institutions only

15% of total sanctioned intake across under-graduate courses only

Lateral Entry Seats

20% over and above the sanctioned intake

HP State Quota (HPSQ) Seats

65% of total sanctioned intake (including one seat under Beti Hai Anmol Scheme of single girl child of Himachali domicile only in each Institution within the sanctioned intake)

Seats for Non-Resident Indian(s)

5% of the total sanctioned intake subject

Supernumerary Seats, Tuition Fee Waiver Seats, Foreign National / Persons of Indian Origins (PIO) / Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries, Kashmiri Migrant

5% of the sanctioned intake per course, subject to fulfillment of AICTE norms 15% of the sanctioned intake per course in each institute, subject to fulfillment of AICTE norms 2 seats in each institution

HPCET State Quota Seats 2024

The seats available under Himachal Pradesh State Quota(HPSQ) for HPCET 2024 are further divided according to vertical reservation criteria and horizontal reservation criteria which are based on minority categories and other special categories.The detailed breakup of seats available under HP State quota has been tabulated below.

HPCET 2024 Vertical Reservation Percentage Criteria

Category of the candidate

Category Description

Percentage of Seats

Main

General

55%

Scheduled Caste (SC)

22%

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

18%

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

5%

HPCET 2024 Horizontal Reservation Percentage Criteria

Category of the candidate

Category Description

Percentage of Seats

Sub-Reserved

Defence / Ward of ex-servicemen

15%

Physically Challenged

3%

Freedom Fighters

2%

IRDP/ BPL / Antodya / Orphans

15%

Backward Area

4%

Sports

2%

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FAQs about HPCET Eligibility

Is the HPCET eligibility criteria 2024 important?

Yes. It is mandatory for the candidates to comply with the eligibility criteria of HPCET 2024 to be able to sit for the HPCET 2024 exam.

 

Are there any reserved seats in HP CET 2024 for different categories?

Yes. HPCET exam takes into consideration reservation norms as per government regulations. Reserved seats are available for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and other categories.

 

Where can candidates check the HP CET eligibility criteria 2024?

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HTU) has released the HPCET eligibility criteria on the official website www.himtu.ac.in. Candidates can also check the detailed eligibility criteria of HPCET 2024 for various courses on this page.

 

What is the HPCET eligibility criteria 2024 for B.Tech Direct Entry?

In order to be eligible for B.Tech direct entry via  HPCET 2024, candidates must have passed their class 12 exam  in the subjects of Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship, Agriculture stream (for Agriculture Engineering) with at least 45% marks. Otherwise, candidates must have passed D.Voc. stream in the same or allied sector.

 

Who is in charge of setting the HPCET eligibility criteria 2024?

​The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HTU) is in charge of setting the HP CET eligibility criteria.



 

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