HPCET 2024 Question Paper (Out), Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Cut off, College Predictor
Exam Date (14-05-2024)
Overview

The Himachal Pradesh Technical University will conduct the HPCET-2024 for admission to various courses offered by the university and its affiliated colleges. Admission will be based on merit or rank/marks obtained in the entrance test, subject to the fulfillment of minimum educational qualifications. The Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur, was established by the Government of Himachal Pradesh under the State Legislative Act-16 of 2010. Application Process For HPCET Exam 2024:

About HPCET 2024 Exam
Exam Name HPCET 2024
HPCET 2024 Full form Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test
Exam Level State
Conducting Body Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU)
Category Bachelors
Mode of Application Offline
HPCET 2024 Application Form

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 10+2 from a recognised board in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practises, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship.
  • Minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in these subjects taken together
  • Diploma in Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 45% (40% for reserved category) and subject to availability in the First Year if side entrance vacancies are limited.

Reservation Criteria:

  • Candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) will be given a 15% reservation in all courses.
  • Candidates from Scheduled Tribes (ST) would be given a 7.5% reservation in all courses.
  • Candidates from Other Backward Classes (OBC) would be given a 27% reservation in all courses.
  • Candidates who are physically challenged (PC) will be given a 5% reservation in each category.
  • Candidates from the Defence Forces, ex-servicemen, and their dependents will be given a 15% reservation in all courses.
  • SGC candidates will be given a 30% horizontal reservation in all courses.

Candidates must supply the relevant documentation to be eligible for the reservation.

Application process for HPCET 2024 Exam:

  1. Register on the website www.himtu.ac.in for HPCET-2024 by clicking on the "Click Here to Apply for HPCET-2024" button after reading the information brochure and instructions carefully.
  2. Login to the application form using the username, password, and application form number provided during registration.
  3. Verify the email address by entering the system-generated OTP sent to the candidate's email address.
  4. Fill in basic details, including name, nationality, father's and mother's name, gender, Aadhaar number, programme applied for, qualifying exam or its equivalent, quota under which applied, category, sub-category, choice for examination city, bonafide/domicile of Himachal, permanent and correspondence address.
  5. Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
  6. Confirm the details provided in the application form and make necessary corrections if required.
  7. Pay the application processing fee online using a debit/credit card or net banking.
  8. Download and print the application form for future reference.
  9. Check the official website regularly for updates and notifications regarding the HPCET-2024.

HPCET 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into two sections: A and B. Section A contains the theory portion, which is weighted at 80%, while Section B has the practical component (experimental skills), which is weighted at 20%.

An Overview of HPCET 2024 Syllabus Is listed below for detailed information click here.

Section A (Theory):

Topics

Unit- 1

Physics and Measurement

Unit- 2

Kinematics

Unit- 3

Laws of Motion

Unit- 4

Work, Energy, and Power

Unit- 5

Rotational Motion

Unit- 6

Gravitation

Unit- 7

Properties of Solids and Liquids

Unit- 8

Thermodynamics

Unit- 9

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Unit- 10

Oscillations and Waves

Unit- 11

Electrostatics

Unit- 12

Current Electricity

Unit- 13

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Unit- 14

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

Unit- 15

Electromagnetic Waves

Unit- 16

Optics

Unit- 17

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Unit- 18

Atoms and Nuclei

Unit- 19

Electronic Devices

Unit- 20

Communication Systems

Section B (Practical): Unit- 21

Experimental Skills

Mathematics

Unit-s

Topics

Unit- 1

Sets, relations & functions

Unit- 2

Complex Number & Quadratic equations

Unit- 3

Matrices & determinants

Unit- 4

Permutation & combination

Unit- 5

Mathematical induction

Unit- 6

Binomial theorem & its applications

Unit- 7

Sequence & series

Unit- 8

Limit, Continuity, and Different Ability

Unit- 9

Integral Calculus

Unit- 10

Differential Equations

Unit- 11

Coordinate Geometry

Unit- 12

3D geometry

Unit- 13

Vector Algebra

Unit- 14

Statistics & Probability

Unit- 15

Trigonometry

Unit- 16

Mathematical reasoning

Chemistry

Section A (Physical Chemistry):

Topics

Unit- 1

Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry

Unit- 2

States of Matter

Unit- 3

Atomic Structure

Unit- 4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Unit- 5

Chemical Thermodynamics

Unit- 6

Solutions

Unit- 7

Equilibrium

Unit- 8

Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Unit- 9

Chemical Kinetics

Unit- 10

Surface Chemistry

Section B (Inorganic Chemistry): Unit- 11

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Unit- 12

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

Unit- 13

Hydrogen

Unit- 14

S- Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Unit- 15

P- Block Elements

Unit- 16

d and f- Block Elements

Unit- 17

Coordination Compounds

Unit- 18

Environment Chemistry

Section C (Organic Chemistry): Unit- 19

Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

Unit- 20

Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

Unit- 21

Hydrocarbons

Unit- 22

Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Unit- 23

Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Unit- 24

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Unit- 25

Polymers

Unit- 26

Biomolecules

Unit- 27

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Unit- 28

Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

HPCET 2024 Exam Dates

Exam Dates for HPCET 2024 Is officially announced the exam will be held on 14-05-2024

HPCET 2024 Admit Card

The HPCET 2024 Exam admission card will be made available. The admit card should be downloaded as soon as it becomes available, therefore it is recommended to stay on top of any updates. It is also advised to bring a printout of the admit card with you to the exam location since it is a requirement in order to take the test.

Steps to get admit Card:

  1. Please visit the official website: Candidates should go to the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) official website at http://www.himtu.ac.in.
  2. Login: Click on the HPCET 2024 admit card link and input your login information, such as your application number and password.
  3. Download Admit Card: After logging in, you will see your HPCET 2024 admit card on the screen. Check all of the information on the admit card before downloading it.
  4. Take a Printout: After downloading the admit card, print it. Keep the printout safe and bring it with you to the examination centre.

HPCET 2024 Exam Centres

Exam City

Bilaspur

 Chamba

 Kangra

 Hamirpur

 Mandi

 Shimla

 Solan

 Kullu

 Sirmour

  Una                                                

 Districts of HP

 Chandigarh.

The establishment of a centre at a certain location depends on the number of candidates who choose that location. The centres will be built in.

HPCET 2024 Exam Pattern

 

 

SN

 

 

Subject

 

 

Section

 

Number of Questions

Total Questions to be attempted

Marks (per question X

total questions)

 

Total Marks

 

Type of

Questions

 

Duration

 

 

Section A

20

All 20

4x20

80

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Hours

&

15 Minutes

1

Physics

 

 

Section B

40

30

4x30

120

 

 

 

MCQs

(Multiple

 

 

Section A

20

All 20

4x20

80

2

Chemistry

 

Choice Questions)

Section B

40

30

4x30

120

 

Mathematics

Section A

20

All 20

4x20

80

 

3

 

 

 

Section B

40

30

4x30

120

Total

-

-

150

4x150

600

-

Note: Correct option marked will be awarded four (4) marks and Incorrect option marked will be awarded minus one (-1) mark. Unattempted / Unanswered Questions will be awarded no mark (0).

 

Important Points to note:

  1. Exam Duration: The exam duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
  2. Section A: All 20 questions in Section A are compulsory.
  3. Section B: Candidates need to attempt any 30 out of 40 questions in Section B. If a candidate attempts more than 30 questions, only the first 30 attempted questions will be considered for evaluation.
  4. Answering Questions: Choose one option corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer for each question.
  5. Negative Marking: There will be negative marking for both sections.
  6. Anomalies/Discrepancies: If any anomalies or discrepancies are found, correct answers or the most appropriate answer will be awarded four marks (+4). Incorrect options will be given minus one mark (-1), unanswered questions will be given no mark (0).
  7. Multiple Correct Options: If more than one option is found to be correct, only those who have marked any of the correct options will be awarded four marks (+4). If all options are correct, all those who attempted the question will be awarded four marks (+4).
  8. Incorrect/Dropped Questions: If a question is found to be wrong or is dropped, all candidates who appeared will be given four marks (+4) irrespective of whether the question was attempted or not.
  9. Calculation: Candidates should do calculations with the given constants (if any) in the questions.

HPCET 2024 Result

HPCET Exam 2024 Exam Result will be available in 25-05-2024(Tentative) .As expected candidates who qualify the HPCET Exam 2024 can get admissions in various participating institutes.

Steps to Get HPCET 2024 Exam Result:

  1. Please visit the official website: Candidates should go to the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) official website at http://www.himtu.ac.in.
  2. Login: Click on the HPCET 2024 result link and input your login information, such as your application number and password.
  3. View Result: After logging in, you will view your HPCET 2024 result on the screen. Examine the entire result and download it.
  4. Take a Printout: After reviewing the results, print them out. Make a copy of the printout for future reference.

HPCET 2024 Cut Off

The cut-off score for the HPCET 2024 exam decides a candidate's eligibility for admission to different Indian universities. The number of applicants, the level of exam difficulty, and the number of seats available are some of the factors that affect the cut-off. To increase their chances of being admitted, candidates should try to get scores higher than the cut-off points.

HPCET 2024 Expected Cut-off:

Category

Cut-off Marks

General

55

Scheduled Caste (SC)

50

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

46

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

43

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

41

 

For 2022:

Category

Cut-off Marks

General

51

Scheduled Caste (SC)

48

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

43

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

40

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

42

 

For 2021:

Category

Cut-off Marks

General

50

Scheduled Caste (SC)

45

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

40

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

45

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

45

 

Note: The HPCET 2024 Exam information presented above, including the exam dates, registration process, eligibility requirements, exam pattern, syllabus, and cut-off scores, is based on statistics and analysis. Candidates are recommended to refer to the official HPCET 2024 Exam notification and visit the official website on a regular basis for the most recent changes and notifications regarding the exam. For precise information and competent direction, it is best to rely on official sources.

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