HPCET Eligibility Criteria 2021: Age Limit, Educational Qualification

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has yet to release the HPCET Application Form fon the official website of the HPTU i.e. himtu.ac.in. Before filling the online Application Form, candidates should go through the Eligibility criteria as it includes certain parameters like Nationality, Age, Qualification, Marks in qualifying exam, Domicile, etc.

Candidates must fulfill the criteria as per the norms of AICTE to appear in HPCET 2021 before they start filling the online application form for the entrance exam. The Eligibility Criteria for HPCET 2021 is described below. 

• Instruction: The aspiring candidates willing to apply for HPCET are advised to go through the eligibility criteria set by the HPCET examining authority (HPTU).
• Note: Those who want to get enrolled in the upcoming test must meet the HPCET eligibility criteria to apply for the test. The eligible candidates can apply for the exam and prepare for it by going through the HPCET Syllabus and pattern of the exam.

Eligibility Criteria for HPCET

• Nationality: The interested applicants must possess citizenship of India and Domicile of Himachal Pradesh to satisfy the HPCET eligibility criteria.
• Basic Educational Qualification: The Applicants must have passed his/her 12th examination from any recognized school or University of Himachal Pradesh state to satisfy the HPCET eligibility criteria.
• Age limit: Age of Applicants must be between 16 years to 20 years as per the HPCET eligibility criteria.

Education Qualification for HPCET

For appearing HPCET, education qualification is different for different courses which are given below:

Program	Education Qualification for HPCET
B.Tech (Direct Entry)	The candidate must be passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
B.Pharm (Direct Entry)	The candidate must be passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject securing at least 45% marks (40% reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.
B.Pharm (Ayurveda)	The candidate must be passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
M. Tech	The candidate must be passed/appeared a bachelor‘s degree (BE/B.Tech) in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of Engineering/Technology securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
M. Pharmacy	The candidate must be passed/appeared in a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognized University securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
MBA	The candidate must be passed/appeared bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a minimum three years duration securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination
MCA	The candidate must be passed/appeared a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized University with a minimum three years duration and Mathematics at 10+2 level or degree level securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.