HP CET

The Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test is designed to assess candidates' knowledge in core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for engineering courses, while different paper patterns exist for pharmacy, architecture, and other specialised programmes. The examination is conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper based) and is accepted by numerous prestigious institutions including Government Engineering Colleges in Hamirpur, Bilaspur, and Kangra, as well as various private engineering and pharmacy colleges across the state. The total marks for the examination vary depending on the course applied for, typically ranging from 180 to 200 marks. Top participating institutes include Government Engineering College Hamirpur; Government Engineering College Bilaspur; Government Engineering College Kangra; Himachal Pradesh Technical University Hamirpur; and numerous affiliated colleges offering programmes in engineering, pharmacy, and architecture. The examination plays a crucial role in providing equitable access to technical education for students from Himachal Pradesh and bonafide residents, making it one of the most important state-level entrance tests in the northern region of India.