Registration Open for India Space Week 2025 - Registration is now open for the India Space Week, which will take place from August 12 to August 18, 2025. This week-long event will feature various space education and outreach activities organized by space agencies, educational institutions, and astronomy clubs across the nation. Participants can engage in workshops, competitions, and live events celebrating India's achievements in space science.
The GATE 2026 schedule is now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration for GATE 2026 will begin on August 25 and will close on September 25 without a late fee, and on October 6 with a late fee. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
Seat Allocation for B. Pharmacy (Direct Entry) - 1st Round of Counselling - The seat allocation for the B. Pharmacy (Direct Entry) course for the 1st round of counselling for the academic session 2025-26 has been announced. Candidates can view their seat allocation results and are advised to follow the instructions provided for the counselling process. For further details, refer to the student counselling and seat allocation instructions document.
Online Counselling Process for Academic Session 2025-26 - The college login for the Online Counselling Process for the Academic Session 2025-26 is now available. Students are advised to follow the instructions provided in the institute's online panel/dashboard for registration. For any assistance, please contact the college at the provided phone numbers.
Himachal Pradesh Technical University, also known as HPTU, is a state government university established in 2010. Located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, the HPTU campus spans over 2 acres. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). HPTU is ranked in the 101-150 band by NIRF under the University category in 2024 and 22nd by India Today among all India universities in 2023.
HPTU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in streams such as Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Hospitality, and IT. Popular courses include BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, and BPharma. Admissions at HPTU are based on merit in qualifying examinations or entrance examinations. The university accepts JEE Main and HPCET for BTech, GATE for MTech, CAT/MAT/CMAT/HPCET for MBA, HPCET for MCA, and HPCET for BPharm.
For placements, HPTU’s placement rate is approximately 80% (based on available data). During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 3.27 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 3 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about HPTU are given in the table below:
Particulars | HPTU Highlights |
College Name | Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) |
Establishment Year | 2010 |
Campus Size | 2 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC |
Recognised by | UGC, AICTE, PCI |
Rankings (2024) | NIRF University: 101-150, India Today: 22 |
Popular Courses | BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, BPharma |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based / Entrance Examination |
Official Website | www.himtu.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject as an optional subject, minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination, valid score in JEE Main or HPCET | |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in bachelor's degree, Valid score in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, or CMAT. | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate program | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Qualify for entrance examinations like GATE or any other relevant exam | |
Bachelors Degree | Bachelor's Degree, Higher Secondary Education (10+2), Minimum Aggregate Score of 50% |
The table below lists HPTU fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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BTech | INR 4.96 lakh | 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST) in PCM and valid JEE Main or HPCET score, followed by centralized counseling |
BPharm | INR 1.89 lakh - 3.05 lakh | 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST) in PCB/PCM and valid HPCET score, followed by counseling |
BHMCT | INR 1.89 lakh | 10+2 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in any stream, merit-based or HPCET score, followed by counseling |
BSc (HMCT) | INR 1.89 lakh | 10+2 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in any stream, merit-based or HPCET score, followed by counseling |
MTech | INR 1.72 lakh | BTech/BE with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) and valid GATE or HPCET score, followed by CCMT counseling |
MPharm | INR 1.10 lakh | BPharm with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) and valid GPAT or HPCET score, followed by counseling |
MBA | INR 77,800 - 1.40 lakh | Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) and valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/HPCET score, followed by counseling |
MCA | INR 1.38 lakh | BCA/BSc/BTech with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level and valid HPCET score, followed by counseling |
MSc (Physics) | INR 1.14 lakh | BSc in Physics with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) and valid HPCET score or merit-based, followed by counseling |
MSc (Environmental Science) | INR 1.14 lakh | BSc in relevant field with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) and valid HPCET score or merit-based, followed by counseling |
HPTU admissions are based on national-level, state-level, or merit-based criteria, depending on the program. Students seeking admission at HPTU must fulfill the eligibility criteria and appear for the relevant entrance examination or qualify based on merit. The admission process for key courses is as follows:
Latest updates about HPTU admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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BTech/BPharma Application Last Date (HPCET) | April 18, 2025 |
HPCET Exam Date | May 10, 2025 |
HPCET Result Date | May 21, 2025 |
HPCET Counseling | June 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Application Last Date | September 2024 (Closed) |
CAT Exam Date | November 2024 (Closed) |
CMAT Application Last Date | November 2025 (Tentative) |
CMAT Exam Date | January 2025 (Tentative) |
MAT CBT Application Last Date | June 2, 2025 |
MAT CBT Exam Date | June 8, 2025 |
HPTU provides on-campus and off-campus placement opportunities through its placement cell, which organizes workshops, seminars, and industrial visits. As per the HPTU Placement Report 2024, the placement rate was approximately 80%, with students placed in reputed companies. Placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 80% |
Highest Package | INR 3.27 LPA |
Average Package | INR 3 LPA |
Median Package | INR 2.8 LPA |
No. of Offers | 300+ |
No. of Students Placed | 250+ |
No. of Companies Visited | 50+ |
HPTU HPCET Cutoff 2025 for admission to BTech, BPharma, and other programs will be released soon after the HPCET exam on May 10, 2025, with results expected by May 21, 2025. The HPCET cutoff is the minimum score/rank required for admission. Expected HPCET cutoff for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering for 2025 is 100–120 marks (out of 200) for the General category. Below are the estimated HPCET 2024 cutoffs for general category students:
Course Name | HPCET Cutoff 2024 - General Category |
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BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 100–120 marks |
BTech Civil Engineering | 80–100 marks |
BTech Mechanical Engineering | 80–100 marks |
BPharma | 90–110 marks |
HPTU is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest rankings are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024 |
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NIRF | University | 101-150 |
India Today | All India Universities | 22 |
IIRF | Engineering | 85 |
Outlook | Technical Universities | 40 |
Hello Manish,
In order to take mid-year entry to the MBA course at HPTU, you will have to apply for Lateral Entry admission to the college. The MBA lateral entry admission will be based on the scores of exams like CAT, CUET PG, CMAT, HPCET, and, MAT. For HPTU admission to MBA Lateral entry, the various counselling dates are as follows:
Last date to fill out the online application form: August 3, 2023
Verification of Backward Area, Defense and Sports Certificates: August 5, 2023
Counselling for all (Reserved and Un-Reserved Categories): August 7, 2023
Last date for reporting in the concerned Institute: August 9, 2023
Declaration of vacant seats by the respective Colleges: August 9, 2023
The counselling will be conducted at HPTU HQ at Daruhi, Hamirpur.
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