HPTU: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placement, Scholarship

Hamirpur, India


Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU] ,Hamirpur ,Himachal Pradesh

Overview

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) is a UGC-recognised state government university established in 2011. HPTU’s courses have received accreditations from NAAC and AICTE and include B.Tech, BBA, MBA, MCA, and B.Sc. The university featured in the 101-151 rank band in the NIRF’s 2024 India rankings. India today placed the university in the 22nd position in its all-India rankings in 2023.


HPCET is the entrance exam required for admission to B.Tech, BCA, B.Pharma, and M.Tech courses at HPTU. The tuition fee for these courses ranges from ₹54,000 to 4,53,000 depending on the specific subjects chosen. 


HPTU provided an average package of up to ₹3 LPA in 2024 and the highest package was ₹3.27 LPA in the same year. The top recruiters in the previous years’ placements were Wipro, Infosys, and Sun Pharmaceuticals. 


Quick overview table

Here are some quick overviews of HPTU: 

Particulars

Details

Established 

2011

Location

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Type

Government 

Recognition

UGC

Accreditation

“A” grade by NAAC

Ranking

  • NIRF 2024 rank band 101-150 
  • #22 in India Today 2023 rankings (all India)

Fees range

₹54,000-4,53,000

Average package 

₹2.5-3 LPA

Official website

https://www.himtu.ac.in/  


Ranking

HPTU has been placed in the rank band of 101-150 in the NIRF 2024 rankings across India. India Today placed the university in the 22nd position in its all-India rankings in 2023. These rankings have been provided after considering aspects like resources, academic performance, and placements among others. The table below shows the rankings achieved by HPTU in recent years. 

Ranking Body

Year

Rank with Category

NIRF

2024

Rank band 101-150 in all India rankings

India Today

2023

#22 in All India Rankings

Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU] ,Hamirpur ,Himachal Pradesh

Programs

The HPTU courses are available at a fee range starting from ₹54,000 and reaching up to ₹4,55,000. MBA courses have the lowest starting fees of ₹54,000 and BE/B.Tech has the highest starting fee of ₹1,20,000. Check the table below for the total tuition fee for various courses. 

Programs/Courses

Fees

BBA

₹1,00,000-1,50,000

MBA/PGDM

₹54,000-1,40,000

BE/B.Tech

₹1,20,000-4,55,000

B.Sc

₹1,00,000-1,50,000

MCA

₹64,000-1,05,000

B.Pharma

₹76,000-3,05,000

M.Sc. 

₹1,14,000

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU] ,Hamirpur ,Himachal Pradesh

Admissions

The HPTU admission process is based on merit or the HPCET entrance exam. In most cases, students will have to appear for the HPCET exam to enroll in various courses including B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA, and M.Tech. The table below shows the details of the eligibility criteria for each prominent HPTU course. 

Programs/Courses

Eligibility

BBA

12th pass with 50%

BCA

12th pass with 50% + HPCET

B.Sc.

12th pass with 50% + HPCET

B.Tech

12th pass with 45% + HPCET/JEE Main

B.Pharma (Ayurveda)

12th pass with 45% + HPCET

M.Tech 

BE/B.Tech with 50% + HPCET

M.Pharma

B.Pharma with 55% + HPCET


Important dates

The applications for the HPCET 2025 exams are scheduled to end on 18 April 2025, and students must complete the application before that. The admit cards are expected to be released in the same month. The HPCET 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on 10 May 2025 and the result is expected to be declared on 21 May 2025. The tentative date for the HPCET 2025 counselling is June 2025. 

Events

Important/Tentative Dates

HPCET 2025 application for deadline

18 April 2025

HPCET 2025 admit card

April 2025

HPCET 2025 exam

10 May 2025

HPCET 2025 result

21 May 2025

HPCET 2025 counselling 

June 2025


Cutoff 

The cutoff marks for the HPTU entrance exams are based on the percentage of marks that are scored by the candidate. The required cutoff might vary based on whether the candidate is from a reserved category such as SC/ST/OBC. The table below shows the cutoff marks required by General candidates for admission to each HPTU course. 

Program/Courses

Cutoff

B.Tech

20% (HPCET)

M.Tech

20% (HPCET)

B.Pharma 

20% (HPCET)

B.Sc

20% (HPCET)

BCA

20% (HPCET)

M.Pharma

20% (HPCET)

MBA

  • 20% in HPCET
  • 10% in CAT/MAT/CMAT

PG Diploma in Yoga

20% (HPCET)

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

35

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

The total tuition fee for M.Pharma in HPTU is ₹1,10,000. 

For enrollment in HPTU, students must have 50% in graduation and clear the HPCET/CMAT/CAT exams. 

The university will update the dates for the commencement of admissions on its official website. 

The cutoff for enrolling in MBA is 20% in the HPCET exam for General candidates. 

Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU] ,Hamirpur ,Himachal Pradesh

Placements

Depending on the college and the stream, HPTU might offer a placement rate ranging from 50% to 75%. Apart from that, it can also offer an average package of up to ₹3 LPA to students as per the placement information from the previous year. Check the table below for the crucial placement statistics of HPTU. 

Key Metrics

Placement Statistics

Placement rate

50-75%

Average package

₹2.5-3 LPA

Highest package

₹3.27 LPA

FAQS

Students can register with the placement cell to participate in placement drives in their 7th semester.

Wipro and Infosys can be considered the top recruiters among the companies participating in HPTU’s campus placements. 

Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU] ,Hamirpur ,Himachal Pradesh

Scholarships

Students enrolled in HPTU can avail of scholarships meant for reserved categories and economically backward classes during their first years. These schemes include the post-matric scholarship programs for SC/ST/OBC and economically backward classes. Apart from that, students can also check scholarship schemes run by the state government for financial assistance under various criteria of eligibility. 

Scholarship Type

Details

Eligibility

Post matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC

Scholarships of up to ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST students and up to ₹1,00,000 for OBC students.

Based on course and university enrolled in. 

Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes

Scholarships of up to ₹1,00,000 for students from economically backward classes. 

Based on course and university enrolled in. 

Yes, students from Himachal Pradesh can get education loans under the Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna.

Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU] ,Hamirpur ,Himachal Pradesh

Infrastructure

The affiliated colleges of HPTU offer hostel services for male and female students. The charges might vary in cases of private and public colleges. There might also be significant differences in the fee structure and facilities available. The table below shows the various yearly charges at the private and public colleges affiliated with HPTU. 

Particulars

Yearly fees

Hostel rent

  • ₹900 in government colleges (per semester)
  • ₹ 10,000 per year in private colleges (including electricity and water)

Mess charges

  • On an actual basis in government colleges
  • ₹1500 per year in private colleges

Hostel security 

  • ₹2,000 (refundable) in government colleges
  • ₹1,000 (one-time refundable) in private colleges

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The yearly charge for magazines and sporting facilities is ₹400 at HPTU’s affiliated private colleges.