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HPCET eligibility criteria 2024 must be met by the candidates as per the norms of AICTE to appear in HPCET 2024 before they start filling out the online application form for the entrance exam. The Eligibility Criteria for HPCET 2024 are described below.
Eligibility Criteria for HPCET
The following are the eligibility factors for HPCET 2024, which the candidates should know.
- Nationality: The interested applicants must possess citizenship of India and Domicile of Himachal Pradesh to satisfy the HPCET eligibility criteria.
- Basic Educational Qualification: The Applicants must have passed the 12th examination from any recognized school or University of Himachal Pradesh state to satisfy the HPCET eligibility criteria.
- Age limit: The age of Applicants must be between 16 years to 20 years as per the HPCET eligibility criteria.
Education Qualification for HPCET
For appearing in HPCET, education qualification is different for different courses which are given below:
| Program | Education Qualification for HPCET |
| B.Tech (Direct Entry) | The candidate must be passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
| B.Pharm (Direct Entry) | The candidate must be passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject securing at least 45% marks (40% reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course. |
| B.Pharm (Ayurveda) | The candidate must be passed/appeared 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
| M. Tech | The candidate must be passed/appeared a bachelor‘s degree (BE/B.Tech) in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of Engineering/Technology securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination. |
| M. Pharmacy | The candidate must be passed/appeared in a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognized University securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination. |
| MBA | The candidate must be passed/appeared bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a minimum three years duration securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination |
| MCA | The candidate must be passed/appeared a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized University with a minimum three years duration and Mathematics at 10+2 level or degree level securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination. |
FAQs on HPCET Eligibility Criteria
Q: Is there any chance that the HPCET 2024 exam being postponed?
A: As per the current notifications the HPCET 2024 exam is not being postponed.
Q: Which nationality candidates can apply for HPCET 2024 exam?
A: Indian candidates can apply for HPCET 2024 exam.
Q: What is the Age limit for HPCET 2024 exam eligibility?
A: Applicants must be between 16 years to 20 years as per the HPCET 2024 eligibility requirement.
