Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), established in 2011, is a government university in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. The varsity offers a total of 147 courses across 9 streams. The most popular courses offered by the varsity are B.Tech, B.Pharma, M.Tech, and MCA. 

Admission to the B.Tech course is done on the basis of JEE Mains examination, while for B.Pharma, the selection is purely merit-based. The varsity accepts GATE scores or conducts its own entrance examination, HPCET for admission of candidates to its M.Tech course. For MCA, a candidate has to qualify for HPCET. Check HPTU Admission

HPTU Key Highlights

  • Earlier, the selection criteria for B.Tech was HPCET, now the varsity accepts JEE Mains scores for admission. 
  • Admission to the first 50% of the seats will be through JEE Mains and the remaining 50% will be filled up on the basis of 10+2 merit scores. The JEE Main Cutoff 2021 is 10 for General Category.
  • HPTU offers good placement opportunities to students. The top recruiters of the varsity are Satyam Venture Engineering Services, RMS Risk Management Solutions India, Procter & Gamble, Impetus Infotech, PMC – Sierra India. Check HPTU Placements
  • The varsity offers scholarships to SC/ST, OBC, Economically Backward, and Girls students if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
  • It has 6 schools of studies within its campus for different departments of Engineering & Technology, Commerce & Management, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Environmental Sciences, Humanities, and Applied Sciences. Check HPTU Affiliated Colleges
  • The students at HPTU are evaluated on the basis of their internal assessment, end-term exams, attendance, and mid-term exams.
  • HPTU follows the reservation policy as set up by the government of Himachal Pradesh.

HPTU Courses

Course Name Details Fees
B.Tech Duration: 4 years   
Specialization: Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Automobile Engineering   
Eligibility: 10th &12th from a recognized board with Physics & Mathematics   
Selection Criteria: JEE Mains
 		 INR 1.97 Lakhs
B.Tech (Lateral) Duration: 3 years   
Specialization: Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Automobile Engineering   
Eligibility: Diploma Engineering from a Recognized University
Selection Criteria: HPCET		 INR 1.51 Lakhs
B.Pharm Duration: 4 years   
Specialization: Practice Course, Ayurveda   
Eligibility: 12th with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics/ Biology with at least 45%
Selection Criteria: Merit based		 INR 1.89 Lakhs
B. Arch Duration: 5 years   
Eligibility: 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with 50% in aggregate   
Selection Criteria: Valid scores in NATA/ JEE Mains		 -
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years   S
pecialization: Hotel Management and Catering Technology   
Eligibility: 10th &12th from a recognized board with 50% merit   
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based		 -
BBA Duration: 3 years   
Eligibility: 12th from a recognized board with 50% merit   
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based		 -
M.Tech Duration: 2 years   
Specialization: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering   
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 50% merit   
Selection Criteria: GATE/ HPCET		 INR 1.02 Lakhs (First Year Fees)
M.Pharm Duration: 2 years   
Specialization: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis & QA   
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree Pharmacy with 55% merit   
Selection Criteria: GPAT		 INR 2.77 Lakhs
MCA Duration: 2 years   
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent from recognized University of a minimum of 3 years with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.   
Selection Criteria: HPCET		 INR 1.87 Lakhs

Read More:  HPTU Courses & Fees

HPTU Admissions

Admissions for Himachal Pradesh Technical University are based on both academic performances 12th examinations as well as different common entrance tests required for the specific courses. The admission forms for the university are provided online.

  • For B.Tech, admission is based on JEE Main and HPCET results whereas for B.Arch, admission is based on NATA score.
  • Admissions to UG courses such as BCA, B.Pharm, B.Sc and BBA are based on academic performance in 12th.
  • Admissions to M.Tech are based on GATE results while admissions to MBA are based on CAT/ CMAT results.
  • For M Pharm, admissions are based on GPAT score whereas for M.Sc & MCA courses, admissions are merit based.

How to apply?

The candidates, who fulfill the eligibility criteria for the required courses, can apply online before the last date provided. 

  1. Visit the online admission portal and register yourself by filling out the application after going through the instructions. 
  2. Once the form is filled, a username and password will be generated.
  3. Login by entering your username and password and fill the academic and personal details. 
  4. Submit the application form. After submission, the counseling date would be informed and the candidate must not fail to attend it. 
  5. During admission the candidate should carry the required certificates like Mark sheets, Degree Certificates, National Level Entrance Examinations result sheet. Once all the formalities are completed during the admission, the selection letter will be issued. 

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HPTU Results

The results of the HPCET exams can be checked on the official website of HPTU. The merit list will also be released along with the exam results.

How to check HPTU Results?

  1. Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh Technical University to check the HPCET results.
  2. In the results tab, check for the HPCET results notification and click on it.
  3. Enter your roll number in the HPCET registration page.
  4. Once you enter the roll number, click “submit” and the results will appear on the screen.
  5. The results can be viewed on screen as well can be downloaded as a PDF file.

Read More:  HPTU Results

HPTU Placements

Himachal Pradesh Technical University has training and placement cell which also has membership with places like Hotel D’Polo Club & Spa Resort, Dharamshala and The Deventure resort. Various companies visit the college during the on campus placements as well as off campus placements. Below mentioned are some of the top recruiters:

  • Satyam Venture Engineering Services
  • RMS Risk Management Solutions India
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Impetus Infotech
  • PMC – Sierra India
  • Persistent Systems
  • Hero Honda Motors
  • Escorts
  • Citi Bank
  • Cipla
  • Air India

Read More:  HPTU Placements

HPTU Scholarships

Himachal Pradesh Technical University provides students the opportunity of availing below mentioned scholarships:

    1. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme to SC/ ST Students: Students belonging to SC/ ST category with annual income not more than INR 2,50,000 are eligible for this scholarship which includes Maintenance Allowance and Compulsory Fee.
    2. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme to OBC Students: Students belonging to OBC category with annual income not more than INR1,00,000 are eligible for this scholarship which includes Maintenance Allowance and Compulsory Fee.
  • Dr. Ambedkar Post- Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes: Students belonging to General Category (exempting ST, SC and OBC) with annual income not more than 1,00,000 are eligible for this scholarship which includes Maintenance Allowance, Compulsory fee, Tuition fee, Games free, Medical fee, Examination fee etc.
  • Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna: This is a government sponsored financial assistance scheme for the students from the state of Himachal Pradesh pursuing any course. In this scheme, the Interest subsidy from any Bank on Education Loan availed up to INR 10,00,000 is admissible.

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HPTU Facilities

Himachal Pradesh Technical University provides the best educational, leisure and recreational facilities for the students.

  • Labs: The university has labs like Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Electrical Lab, Language Lab, Pharmacy Lab, Communication Lab, Concrete Lab, Survey Lab, GeoTechnical Engineering Lab and many more.
  • Recreation: To promote students' leisure activities, the university provides various recreational facilities like Playground, Cafeteria, Gym, Auditorium, and Convenience Store.

Other than these the university also has a stocked library, Training and Placement cell, NCC/NSS cell, University Magazine and more.

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HPTU FAQs

Ques. Does HPTU demand a medical fitness certificate for admission to any course?

Ans. HPTU offers a PG Diploma in Yoga. Candidates who would like to pursue the course have to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate during the application process to be eligible for the program.

Ques. What is the reservation policy of HPTU for Non-Resident Indians?

Ans. Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) offers UG courses such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, B.Sc HMCT, BBA and BCA. The PG courses provided by the institute are M.Pharm, M.Tech, MBA etc. Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) allocates five percent of the total sanctioned intake subject for the Non Resident Indians.

Ques. Which entrance exam is conducted by HPTU for admission to its lateral courses?

Ans. HPTU offers the candidates a lateral entry option for specific courses. Those courses include any stream in Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Pharmacy. Aspirants must have qualified JEE Main to get admission in B.Tech lateral entry course. However, the admissions are based on merit for admissions to B.Pharm courses.

Ques. What specialized cells are available at HPTU to address the welfare of the students?

Ans. Himachal Pradesh Technical University has various committees to protect the welfare of the students. It includes Anti- Ragging committee, Students Grievance Redressal Cell, Women’s cell & Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee. HPTU also has a strict control over the on campus as well as off campus ragging activities. It follows the directions imparted by the Supreme Court regulations and UGC for preventing such activities.

Ques. Does HPTU offer admission on the basis of merit only?

Ans. NO, the University takes into consideration both merit and entrance tests required for specific courses.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required to get admission in B.Arch course at HPTU?

Ans. Candidates need to qualify JEE Main or NATA to get admission in B.Arch course.

Ques. What is the minimum aggregate required for admission in B.Pharm course?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission in B.Pharm must have scored at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in class 12th. Whereas for reserved category candidates, the minimum percentage required is 40%.

Ques. Which specializations are offered under the MBA programme?

Ans. HPTU offers MBA programs in General and Tourism and Hospitality specializations.

Ques. Does HPTU conduct placement drives?

Ans. Yes, the University has its own placement cell which has membership with Hotel D'Polo Club & Spa Resort, Dharamshala and The Deventure Resort.

Ques. What are the facilities provided at HPTU campus?

Ans. Apart from best educational facilities, the University provides leisure and recreational facilities to the students, like Gym, cafeteria, convenience store, stocked library, NCC/NSS cell. Laboratory facilities, etc.

Ques. Does HPTU provide any reservation to NRI candidates?

Ans. Yes, the University has reserved 5% seats for the NRI candidates.