What is the marking scheme of HPCET?
The candidates will receive four marks from the authorities for each correct response. But for each wrong response, you will lose one mark. The HPCET questions carry negative markings, so applicants are urged to proceed cautiously.
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HPCET marking scheme is released online. Candidates should check marking scheme carefully to understand how their responses will be marked. For every correct answer, authorities will award four marks to candidates. However, one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
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During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to register with required details and upload their documents. Non-HPCET candidates have to pay the counselling fee. Allotment will be announced online.
HPTU does not release the official HPCET qualifying cutoff. Candidates have to attempt the entrance exam and admission will be done based on their obtained ranks.
During HPCET counselling, candidates will have to submit their score card, 10th and 12th class marksheet, category certificate and more for verification.
HPTU is expected to conduct two rounds of HPCET counselling. Candidates who are not allotted in first round will be eligible for second round of counselling.
For admissions into top colleges under HPCET, candidates should score under 500. With rank of 500 to 1000, they can be eligible for lesser competitive courses in top colleges.
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