Course Duration
4 YearsTuition Fees
30 K1 Year Fees
1.01 LakhsTotal Fees
1.97 Lakhssemester | Tuition Fees | Admission Fees | Exam Fees | Other Fees | Total Fees |
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semester 1 | ₹ 30000 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 17200 | ₹ 52.7 K |
semester 2 | ₹ 30000 | - | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 13200 | ₹ 48.2 K |
semester 3 | ₹ 30000 | - | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 13200 | ₹ 48.2 K |
semester 4 | ₹ 30000 | - | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 13200 | ₹ 48.2 K |
Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics /Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship and Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Candidate must have passed a diploma in Engineering and Technology) with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.
Selection procedure:- HPCET, JEE Main
Intake capacity – 60 / 48 / 90 (in govt and private engineering colleges)
HPTU offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree with ten different specializations. Duration of all the B.Tech courses is four years. The college also accepts lateral entry (direct admission in second year) in all the B.Tech courses for which the duration is 3 years. All the candidates with 45% marks in class 12th with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects can apply for B.Tech course under Direct Entry.
For appying under the Lateral entry scheme of B.Tech. program, the candidate should have a diploma/ B.Sc. with at least 45% marks.
The admission to the first 50% of the seats shall be made on the basis of merit/rank/score obtained in JEE Main. The remaining 50% seats will be filled up on the basis of merit of Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET).
The admission to B.Tech 2nd year degree course under Lateral Entry Scheme shall be made on the basis of merit of diploma in appropriate branch 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 appropriate branch of Engineering and Technology from any other recognized University/Board.
Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Duration |
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B.Tech (Direct Entry) | Civil Engineering | 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) all together. | a) The admission to the first 50% of the seats will be filled by JEE Main and b) The remaining 50% seats will be filled by the merit of HPCET c) The remaining seats, if any, will be filled based on 10+2 marks from a recognised board. |
4 Years |
Information Technology | ||||
Computer Science & Engg. | ||||
Electronics & Comm. Engg. | ||||
Electrical Engineering | ||||
Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Electrical & Electronics Engg. | ||||
Automobile Engg. | ||||
Textile Engg. | ||||
B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | Civil Engineering | Diploma with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in appropriate branch of Engineering/Technology or Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 standard with Mathematics as a subject. B.Sc. with the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the first year Engineering Program along with the second year subjects. |
a) Merit of diploma in appropriate branch conducted by H.P. Takniki Shiksha Board. |
3 Years |
Information Technology | ||||
Computer Science & Engg. | ||||
Electronics & Comm. Engg. | ||||
Electrical Engineering | ||||
Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Electrical & Electronics Engg. | ||||
Automobile Engg. | ||||
Textile Technology |
Note:
Name of the exam | General Category | Reserved Category |
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JEE Main Score | 15% | 10% |
HPCET 2020 | 20% | 15% |
10+2 marks | 45% | 40% |
The indicated percentage is calculated out of the total marks assigned to the entrance test/examination. For eg, if the total marks in the HPCET entrance test is 100, then minimum of 20 marks for General and 15 marks for Reserved category candidates is to be scored for admission.
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.