Sakshi Gupta | June 19, 2026 | 11:38 AM IST | 2 mins read
HIMTU has started HPCET 2026 counselling registration for engineering admissions, with seat allocation based on JEE Main scores, HPCET ranks and eligibility criteria

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HIMTU) has begun the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) counselling registration 2026 on the official website of HIMTU at himtu.ac.in. Candidates should note that the detailed HPCET 2026 counselling schedule is yet to be released by the authorities and is expected to be announced shortly.
The counselling process for HPCET 2026 is expected to be conducted in two rounds for seat allotment and admissions. Candidates have to finish the counselling registration for admissions into participating institutes.
For admissions, 50 per cent of the seats will be filled based on JEE Main scores, while the remaining seats will be allotted through HPCET ranks. If seats still remain vacant, Class 12 marks may also be considered as per the admission policy.
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The participating universities are as follows:
S.No | Name of Participating Institutes |
1 | Vaishno College of Engineering, Nurpur |
2 | SIRDA Institute of Engineering Technology NH-21, Naulakha |
3 | MIT College of Engineering & Management, Barsar |
4 | Himalayan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kala Amb |
5 | T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mandi |
6 | Shiva Institute of Engineering & Technology, Bilaspur |
7 | L.R. Institute of Engineering & Technology |
8 | IITT College of Engineering, Kala Amb |
9 | Himachal Institute of Technology, Sirmour |
10 | K.C. Group of Research and Professional Institute, Pandoga |
11 | Himachal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Vidyanagar |
12 | Green Hills Engineering College, Kumarhatti |
13 | DevBhumy Institute of Engineering & Technology, Una |
14 | Bells Institute of Management & Technology, Shimla |
15 | Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, District Kangra |
16 | Govt. Engg. College Jeory, Rampur |
17 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pragatinagar |
18 | J.N. Govt. Engineering College, Bhechandhar, Sundernagar |
The documents required for the counselling are:
For candidates applying through JEE Main, the HPCET counselling fee is Rs 1,600 for those belonging to the Open category, while candidates from the SC, ST and BPL categories are required to pay a reduced counselling fee of Rs 800.
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