HPCET 2026 B.Pharm (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test for Bachelor of Pharmacy) is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) for admission to B.Pharmacy (Direct Entry) courses in government and private affiliated pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
Current Status (as of early February 2026)
- Exam Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (pen-and-paper mode, offline OMR-based test).
- Application Form: Not yet released. Expected to start in February 2026 (some sources say late January / early February) on the official website.
- Official Website: https://himtu.ac.in/ Check the “Admissions” or “HPCET 2026” section regularly for the notification, brochure, and application link.
- Number of Seats 1800
Eligibility Criteria for B.Pharm through HPCET 2026
(Expected to remain the same as previous years; final confirmation in the official brochure)
- Candidates must have successfully passed or appeared in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination conducted by a recognized Board or University.
- Eligibility Breakdown
- This requires Physics and Chemistry as mandatory compulsory subjects, paired with either Mathematics or Biology as the third key subject. The minimum aggregate marks in these three subjects combined must be at least 45% for general category candidates, relaxed to 40% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC as applicable).
- Age Requirement
A 17 years on or before December 31st of the admission year for the course. This ensures maturity for medical/paramedical programs like nursing or pharmacy where such criteria apply in Indian admissions (e.g., B.Sc. Nursing, ANM).
HPCET 2026 B Pharma Eligibility
- and Chemistry. Along with one of the following as the third subject:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Technical Vocational subject
- Minimum Aggregate Marks (in the above three subjects taken together):
- General / Open Category: 45%
- Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD): 40%
- Age Limit: Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026 (for the year of admission). No upper age limit specified.
- Appearing Candidates: Students appearing for 10+2 exams in 2026 are eligible to apply provisionally. They must produce proof of passing with required marks during counselling/admission.
- Domicile / Nationality: The exam is open to candidates from all over India. However, a large number of seats are reserved under Himachal Pradesh state quota / domicile policy (as per government reservation rules).
Application FeeSC/ST/BPL Rs.800 Others Rs.1600
Exam Pattern for B.Pharm (HPCET 2026)
- Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
- Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Subjects & Marks Distribution:
- Physics: 50 questions
- Chemistry: 50 questions
- Biology / Mathematics: 50 questions (candidates choose based on their 10+2 subjects)
- Marking: +2 marks for correct answer; no negative marking (usually confirmed in brochure)
- Medium: English
How to Apply
- official website himtu.ac.in → Go to Admissions / HPCET section.
- Now first step to register with valid email and mobile number.
- Enter your personal, academic, and category details.
- Now upload scanned photo, signature, and documents (in the specified format).
- Pay application fee online:
- General: ≈ ₹1600
- SC/ST/BPL: ≈ ₹800 (Exact fee in notification)
- Submit and take printout of confirmation page.
Important Tips
- Many seats are also filled through JEE Main scores or direct 10+2 merit (check counselling brochure for seat matrix).
- Prepare using Class 11 & 12 NCERT books for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Maths.
- Regularly check himtu.ac.in for the official notification (expected soon) — avoid unofficial sources.
B Pharmacy Colleges
| S.No. | College Name | Address | Intake |
| 1 | Govt. College of Pharmacy, Rohru | Distt. Shimla (HP) 171207 | 60 |
| 2 | Govt. Pharmacy College Kangra at Nagrota Bagwan | Distt. Kangra (HP) | 60 |
| 3 | Govt. Pharmacy College Seraj, Bagsaid | Tehsil-Thunag, Distt. Mandi (HP) | 60 |
| 4 | HPTU off Campus Govt. Pharmacy College Rakkar | V.P.O-Kuhna, Tehsil Rakkar, Distt. Kangra (HP) 177043 | 60 |
| 5 | Govt. Pharmacy College Sullah, Camp at Govt. Degree College Naura | Distt. Kangra (HP) | 40 |
| 6 | Abhilashi College of Pharmacy | Ner Chowk, Tehsil Balh, Distt. Mandi–175008 (HP) | 100 |
| 7 | DDM College of Pharmacy | Gondpur Banehra (Upper), Tehsil Amb, Distt. Una (HP) | 60 |
| 8 | Dreamz College of Pharmacy | Village Khilra, PO Meramasit, Tehsil Sundernagar, Distt. Mandi (HP) | 60 |
| 9 | Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (HIPER) | VPO Bela, Tehsil Nadaun, Distt. Hamirpur (HP) | 60 |
| 10 | Himachal Institute of Pharmacy | Rampur Ghat Road, Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour (HP) | 100 |
| 11 | Himachal Pharmacy College | Village Majuali, Maganpura, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt. Solan (HP) | 60 |
| 12 | Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy | Near Suketi Fossil Park Road, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour (HP) | 100 |
| 13 | KC Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | VPO. Pandoga uparla, Distt. Una (HP)-177207 | 100 |
| 14 | Laureate Institute of Pharmacy | VPO Kathog, Tehsil Dehra, Distt. Kangra (HP)-177101 | 100 |
| 15 | LR. Institute of Pharmacy | Vill. Jabli-Kyar, PO Ochghat, Sultanpur Road, Distt. Solan (HP) | 100 |
| 16 | Shiva Institute of Pharmacy | Village Luhnu Kanaitan, P.O. Chandpur, Tehsil Sadar, Distt. Bilaspur (HP)-174004 | 100 |
| 17 | Vinayaka College of Pharmacy | Village Bohoguna, P.O. Garsa, Distt. Kullu (HP)–175146 | 100 |
| 18 | Gautam College of Pharmacy | Hamirpur (H.P.) | 100 |
| 19 | Minerva College of Pharmacy | Village Changrara, P.O. Bhapoo, Teh. Indora, Distt. Kangra (HP) | 60 |
| 20 | Aakash Institute of Medical Sciences | Nalagarh, Distt. Solan (HP) | 100 |
| 21 | Shanti Niketan College of Pharmacy | Tehsil-Balh, Distt. Mandi (HP) | 60 |
| 22 | SIRDA Polytechnic | Vill-Naulakha, PO-Tarot, Tehsil-Sundernagar, Distt. Mandi (HP) | 60 |
| 23 | Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Pharmacy | Palampur, Distt. Kangra (HP) | 60 |
FAQS
When the application for HPCET 2026 B Pharma Opens?
The application form generally opens in May 2026 for B pharma allopathy admssion
What is the eligibility criteria?
You have passed 10+2 with Physic and Chemistry and any one subject from Mathematics, Biology or biotechnology
What is the percentage required?
It required the 45 percent in the last qualifying exam
What is the application fee?
The application fee is different according to the category for other it is Rs.1600 and for reserved category of Himachal Pradesh it is Rs.800
How Many seats are available in the state for B pharma course?
There are 1800 seats in the state for B pharma course
