Content Curator | Updated On - Apr 1, 2024
HPCET 2024 eligibility criteria has been defined by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU). Alike the previous year, the age limit for appearing in HPCET 2024 exam is 17 years only for BPharm. Besides this, you must be an Indian residing student.
For BTech and BPharm courses, you must have passed class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering subjects, and Biology. The minimum qualifying marks set for general category is 45% and 5% relaxation of marks (40%) has been set for those in reserved categories.
If you are opting for MCA or MBA or MBA (T&HM) courses, you must clear as B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A ./ B. Voc./ BCA with 50% marks. SC/ST/BPL categories can fill HPCET 2024 application form for the courses with 45% qualifying marks. Certain seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to a minority group or special category. In case a candidate believes he is eligible for such reservation, he must check the official website for the complete process to claim it.
Eligibility Criteria for HPCET 2024
HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for different programmes vary and hence, candidates will need to check specific particulars for the course they want to apply for. HPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for engineering courses is provided below:
| Programme | Minimum Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B. Tech (Direct Entry) | 10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized Board · Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject, 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
| B. Tech (Lateral Entry) | Diploma from an AICTE approved institution with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in appropriate branch of Engineering / Technology. , B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) and passed 10+2 standard with mathematics as a subject. , Students with B.Sc. degree required to clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. , Students from B.Sc. Stream to be considered only after filling the supernumerary seats in this category with students belonging to the Diploma stream. |
| B.Pharmcy Allopathy (Direct Entry) | Passed / appeared 10+2 examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics / Biology subject securing at least 45% marks (40% reserved category) in the these subjects taken together. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31 st December of the year of admission to the course |
| MBA and MBA (T & HM) | Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination |
| MCA | 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. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. (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) |
It is also possible for the candidates to join the second year of some engineering degree programmes directly, provided that they pursued the first year diploma course elsewhere.
In case the candidate possesses a diploma and wishes to gain lateral entry for an engineering course, he must refer to the list of diploma courses that are valid for the purpose of lateral entry through HPCET 2024. This information is summarised in a table below.
| Diploma course | Corresponding Degree Programme |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Electrical / Electronics and Communications / Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Electrical / Electronics and Communications / Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering / Tool and Die Technology (CTR Ludhiana) | Mechanical Engineering |
| Automobile / Production Engineering | Mechanical / Automobile Engineering |
| Computer / Information Technology / Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Mechanical / Electronics and Communications / Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Textile Technology / Textile Chemistry / Textile Design / Textile Printing / Knitting Technology | Textile Engineering |
Check HPCET 2024 Exam Pattern
Eligibility criteria for the courses other than engineering are tabulated below:
HPCET 2024 Eligibility for Foreign Candidates / NRI
Candidates belonging to foreign nationalities or those candidates who are Non-Resident Indians (NRI) can also apply for HPCET 2024. They must check the eligibility criteria of different institutes in this regard and ensure that they satisfy them.
It may be noted that the NRIs and Foreign Students need not appear for HPCET 2024 Examination to be considered for admission. A merit list based on the marks obtained by them in the qualifying examination will be used to provide admission.
- The minimum HPCET 2024 eligibility criteria for such NRI and Foreign students for admission into HPTU courses are the same as those for Indian students for each program.
- An applicant will be categorized 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 he holds a valid foreign passport.
- In addition, he/she must possess a valid visa issued by a competent authority of the Indian Government, clarifying the reason to stay.
HPCET 2024 Reservation
Out of all available seats for admission through HPCET 2024, some are set aside under various quotas and for different categories. The candidates must have complete knowledge regarding HPCET 2024 Reservation scheme before they apply for the exam.
The first category is the All India Quota (AIQ) and seats under this AIQ are filled by candidates belonging to any State or Union Territory (UT) including Himachal Pradesh.
The next category is HP State Quota and these seats are filled by students who have a valid Himachali Bona Fide.
Seats are also reserved for NRI candidates and foreign nationals. Apart from this, there are also management seats in private institutions. Supernumerary and lateral entry seats are also available. The detailed break-up of reservation under various categories is provided below.
| Category | Allotment of seats |
|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) Seats | 15% of total sanctioned seats |
| 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 |
| Management Seats in Private Institutions only | 15% of total sanctioned intake in under-graduate courses only |
| 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 fulfilment of AICTE norms 15% of the sanctioned intake per course in each institution, subject to fulfilment of AICTE norms 2 seats in each institution |
| Lateral Entry Seats | 20% over and above the sanctioned intake |
HPCET 2024 State Quota Seats
The seats available under Himachal Pradesh State Quota(HPSQ) are further divided according to vertical reservation criteria and horizontal reservation criteria. These divisions are based on minority categories and other special categories.
The HPSQ has 65% of total sanctioned seats and this also includes one seat under Beti Hai Anmol Scheme. This scheme is for female candidates who are single child of their parents and have a valid Himachal Pradesh state domicile. Under this scheme, one seat is reserved for such eligible candidates in each institution.
The detailed breakup of seats under HP State Quota is given below.
| Vertical Reservation Percentage Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | Number of Seats |
| Main | General | 55% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22% | |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5% | |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 18% | |
| Horizontal Reservation Percentage Criteria | ||
| Category | Description | Number of Seats |
| Sub-Reserved | Defence / Ward of ex-servicemen | 15% |
| Freedom Fighters | 2% | |
| Physically Challenged | 3% | |
| IRDP/ BPL / Antodya / Orphans | 15% | |
| Sports | 2% | |
| Backward Area | 4% | |
It may be noted that if any seats under these categories remain unfilled, then they will be filled in the spot round of counselling under General Category.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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