Course Duration
4 YearsCandidate must have passed 10+2 examination in any stream from a Board recognized or established by Central/State Government through legislation and should have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserve category) in the qualifying examination. Result awaited students may also apply on provisional basis.
Seats intake – 60 in various colleges
In addition to B.Tech., the university offers B.Pharmacy in two fields and B.Sc. in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT). Both the courses are of a period of 4 years and B.Sc. HMCT is of 3 years duration.
For applying to B.Pharm (direct entry) a pass in class 12th in necessary with main subjects as Physics and Chemistry with at least 45% marks. For B.Pharm. (Lateral Entry), the candidate should have completed B.Pharm. For making an application to B.Sc. HMCT, passing of Class 12th with 50% marks is mandatory.
The admission to B. Pharm. degree course shall be made on the basis of merit of HPCET. In case the seats remain vacant after exhausting the merit of HPCET, the remaining seats will be filled up on the basis of merit of 10+2 examination conducted by a recognized Board/University
The admission to B.Pharm. under Lateral Entry Scheme shall be made on the basis of merit of diploma in Pharmacy conducted by H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board. Provided that if seats under lateral entry scheme remain vacant, the same shall be filled up from the candidates who have passed diploma in Pharmacy from any other recognized University/Board.
Merit in 10+2 is required for admission to B.Sc. HMCT and BBA programs.
For B.Arch. either NATA or the percentage of JEE Main Paper-II (B.Arch/ B.Planning) will be taken into consideration. Merit in class 12th will also be considered, making it a 50-50 weightage.
There is 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST students in all the courses.
Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Duration |
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B.Pharm (Direct Entry) | Allopathy | 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. | a) HPCET and b) In case of seats remaining vacant after filling them up through HPCET, they will be filled through merit of 10+2 examination conducted by a recognized Board/University |
4 years |
B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) | - | The candidate must have passed Diploma Examination in D. Pharmacy from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. | a) Merit of diploma in Pharmacy conducted by H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board. b) Seats if remaining vacant, will be filled up from the candidates who have passed diploma in Pharmacy from any other recognized University/Board. |
3 Years |
B.Pharm | Ayurveda | 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. | a) HPCET b) In case of seats remaining vacant after filling them up through HPCET, they will be filled through merit of 10+2 examination conducted by a recognized Board/University |
4 Years |
B.Sc. HMCT | -- | Passed 10+2 examination with 50% marks in any stream from a Board recognized or established by Central/State Government | Merit in 10+2 | 3 years |
BBA | ||||
BCA | Computer Application | a) HPCET b) In case of seats remaining vacant after filling them up through HPCET, they will be filled through merit of 10+2 examination conducted by a recognized Board/University |
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B.Arch. (Direct Entry) | - | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and Mathematics as a major subject. OR Passed 10+3 diploma with 50% marks with Mathematics as a subject duly recognized by Centre/State Govt. as equivalent to 10+2 level. | Marks obtained in 10+2 Score obtained in NATA or percentage of JEE Main Paper-II (B.Arch/ B.Planning) in the ratio of 50:50 (weightage). | 5 years |
Name of the exam | General Category | Reserved Category |
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HPCET 2020 | 20% | 15% |
10+2 marks | 45% | 40% |
Name of the exam | General Category | Reserved Category |
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HPCET 2020 | 20% | 15% |
10+2 marks | 50% | 45% |
Himachal Pradesh Technical University is better for Engineering. An engineering degree from a central university is more valued in the industry compared to a degree from a private university. HPTU also charges lower course fees compared to CU.
HPTU offers decent placement opportunities. Reputed companies such as Cipla, Hero Honda Motors, Citi Bank, Cipla, etc. take part in the placement drive of the university. According to the recent highlights of Himachal Pradesh Technological University placements, the salary packages offered start from INR 5 LPA.
A degree from Himachal Pradesh Technical University is valued in the industry. If you complete your degree from a reputed college under the university you will have better career prospects. Infotech, Citi Bank, Cipla, Procter & Gamble, etc. visit the campus placements of the institutes affiliated with HPTU. The salary packages start from around INR 5 LPA.
HPTU has its own popularity from some of the colleges under its name. All the colleges are not up to the mark when certain things like Faculty, placement, infrastructure, or alumni are considered.
On the other hand, Chandigarh University (CU) holds a great reputation. It has great placement records in North India. So it is recommended that among the two opt for CU as it will prove to be beneficial to your career.
Referring to the previous years’ placement records of HPTU, they are pretty average. This year, the highest salary package offered was around 4 LPA and the lowest salary package offered was around 2 LPA.
Major companies like Wipro and TATA visit the campus for recruitments in the field of science and technology. However, they do not offer any internship opportunities.
The salary packages offered by most of the companies are quite the norm. You can also apply off-campus and get jobs.
If you are not getting admission to any good NIT then you can go to HPTU Hamirpur.