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The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has released a notification that has information regarding the HPCET Eligibility Criteria for 2025 admissions. Interested candidates must go through these HPCET Eligibility Criteria carefully before filling up the form. There are a lot of criteria that a candidate must satisfy including educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality before sitting for the exam. The candidates must carefully check that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions to avoid any kind of disqualification later on during the selection procedure.
Continue to read the article to know more about the HPCET Eligibility Criteria and other requirements for admission.
The eligibility for the HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) in 2025 is expected to include a minimum age of 17 years, Indian nationality, and no limit on the number of attempts. Educational qualifications vary based on the specific course applied for. However, no prior experience is required to apply for the entrance test. Candidates must meet these requirements to be eligible for the exam.
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The candidates interested in applying for the HPCET Exam must have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.
In order to be eligible for admission, the candidates must possess some educational qualifications. The educational qualifications are different for different courses. The eligibility criteria for the same is as follows:
Course Name |
Educational Qualifications |
B.Tech (Direct Entry) |
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B. Pharmacy (Direct Entry) |
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MBA/ MBA (T & HM) |
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MCA |
OR
(For students 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). |
Candidates from all across the country are eligible to apply for the admission to HPTU. The candidates must however satisfy other criteria specified by the recruiting body.
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There is no limit to the number of attempts. The candidates can appear for the exam as many times as he/she wants provided he/she satisfies other criteria.
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The recruiting body does not ask for any prior experience for the admissions. All the freshers having the required educational qualifications are eligible to apply.
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Last updated: Jun 3, 2025
-> The HPCET 2025 final answer key was made available on May 31, 2025. Candidates can use it to check their responses and estimate their scores.
-> To be eligible for HPCET 2025, studnets must pass 10+2 or graduation, depending on the course, with required subjects and minimum marks.
-> The HPCET exam is conducted annually for admission to various Technical and Professional courses such as B.Tech./B. Pharmacy, MCA, MBA, and MBA (T&HM) are offered by HPTU and affiliated colleges, deemed universities, and other universities in Himachal Pradesh.
-> Check previous year papers of HPCET to understand the exam pattern and improve your preparation.
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