What are the eligibility criteria for HPCET?

No, HPCET is not compulsory for admissions to BTech at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology. Students can apply through JEE Mains as well as HPCET. Students must still meet the eligibility for the course as well as their preferred exam with students meeting the cutoff receiving admissions.

Himachal pradesh Technical university conducts HPCET (Himachal pradesh common entrance test) for B.Tech and B.pharm courses.The previous year question papers of HPCET can be found in the official website of Himachal pradesh Technical university. You can download it in  PDF format. 

There are other educational websites that provides previous year question papers and solutions. And there are institutions that provide tuition for HPCET, so you can also refer their study materials. 

 The syllabus for Himachal Pradesh common entrance test of biology consists both 11th and 12th syllabus from NCERT

Units listed below:-

I. Diversity in Living World

II. Structural Organization in Animals and Plants

III. Cell Structure and Function:

IV. Plant Physiology

V. Human Physiology 

VI. Reproduction

VII. Genetics and Evolution

VIII. Biotechnology

IX. Ecology

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While filling HPCET application form, candidates can select their choice of centres. From available list, candidates will have to select exam cities in order of preference. Based on preferences, authorities will allot exam centres. Details of allotted exam centre will be released through HPCET admit card.

The last year cutoff of Computer Science courses in the HPCET was 20% for the general category candidates and 15% for the reserved categories. For HPCET 2023, it was a minimum of 55% in Class 12 for the general category and 50% for the reserved categories. Admission will be on the basis of merit in the HPCET exam and the number of applicants and seats available. These cutoffs are indicative and may vary each year based on overall exam performance and institutional policies.