HPCET Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern : The Syllabus is an essential thing for Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test. So in this article, we have arranged the HPCET Syllabus 2025 for the students who are preparing for the exam. Moreover, competitors can see the syllabus subject-wise for the exam. Also, there are PDF links for the HPCET subject-wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern at the bottom of the page. 150 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology subject questions will be asked for B.Tech & B. Pharmacy courses. And 100 Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Reasoning, and Business awareness (MBA & MBA (T&H))/ Computer Awareness (MCA) Subject questions will be asked for MBA & MCA Courses. Two marks shall be awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Also, you can check the official site of the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) @ himtu.ac.in. Moreover, we have also included the Test Pattern for the aspirants. Then, candidates can know how to prepare for HP Common Entrance Exam. Additionally, there is also a download option for the applicants for every subject. So, without wasting time preparing for the test. Move to the next section to know the details of the Syllabus.
HPCET Syllabus 2025 – Overview
| Name Of The Organization | Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) |
| Name Of The Examination | Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) |
| Category | Entrance Exam Syllabus |
| Mode of the Exam | Offline |
| Official Website | himtu.ac.in |
HP Common Entrance Test Pattern 2025
- The entrance examination (HPCET-2025) for each course shall be conducted in offline mode.
- All questions shall be objective-type multiple-choice questions. The candidate will have to choose one correct answer only.
- Two marks shall be awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer (Applicable for B. Tech./ B. Pharmacy/ MBA/ MBA (T&HM)/ MCA courses).
- While the candidate can skip a question or should not choose more than one option as the correct answer.
- The question paper for B.Tech & B. Pharmacy courses shall be common. However, candidates attempting Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry shall be eligible for admission to B.Tech or B. Pharmacy course whereas the candidate who will attempt Physics, Chemistry, and Biology shall be eligible for admission to B. Pharmacy. The candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria for admission mentioned in Admission Brochure- 2025 which will be available on the HPTU website i.e. himtu.ac.in after the declaration of the result of HPCET-2025.
Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Allopathy)
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 50 | 100 | 3 Hrs |
| Chemistry | 50 | 100 | |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 50 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA/ {MBA T&HM})
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | 25 | 50 | 2 Hrs |
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 50 | |
| Data Interpretation and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| Business awareness (MBA & MBA (T&H))/ Computer Awareness (MCA) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Subject-Wise HPCET Syllabus 2025
This section provides links to the participants for every subject in HPCET Syllabus 2025. Moreover, these links allow competitors to download the HPCET Topic-Wise syllabus. And, candidates have to keep in touch with all the topics that are in HPCET Syllabus PDF. Go on practicing continuously; then candidates will easily remember the topics. Moreover, candidates can also solve the Previous Question Papers available on our site for reference. Then aspirants know how to match the Syllabus topics to answer the Questions of HPCET. So, look at them, and then candidates will get an excellent score in HPCET 2025.
B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy
Physics
| Section A (Theory): | Topics |
| Unit 1 | Physics and Measurement |
| Unit 2 | Kinematics |
| Unit 3 | Laws of Motion |
| Unit 4 | Work, Energy, and Power |
| Unit 5 | Rotational Motion |
| Unit 6 | Gravitation |
| Unit 7 | Properties of Solids and Liquids |
| Unit 8 | Thermodynamics |
| Unit 9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases |
| Unit 10 | Oscillations and Waves |
| Unit 11 | Electrostatics |
| Unit 12 | Current Electricity |
| Unit 13 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Unit 14 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
| Unit 15 | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit 16 | Optics |
| Unit 17 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Unit 18 | Atoms and Nuclei |
| Unit 19 | Electronic Devices |
| Unit 20 | Communication Systems |
| Section B (Practical): Unit 21 | Experimental Skills |
Mathematics
| Units | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Sets, relations & functions |
| Unit 2 | Complex Number & Quadratic equations |
| Unit 3 | Matrices & determinants |
| Unit 4 | Permutation & combination |
| Unit 5 | Mathematical induction |
| Unit 6 | Binomial theorem & its applications |
| Unit 7 | Sequence & series |
| Unit 8 | Limit, Continuity, and Different Ability |
| Unit 9 | Integral Calculus |
| Unit 10 | Differential Equations |
| Unit 11 | Coordinate Geometry |
| Unit 12 | 3D geometry |
| Unit 13 | Vector Algebra |
| Unit 14 | Statistics & Probability |
| Unit 15 | Trigonometry |
| Unit 16 | Mathematical reasoning |
Chemistry
| Section A (Physical Chemistry): | Topics |
| Unit 1 | Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry |
| Unit 2 | States of Matter |
| Unit 3 | Atomic Structure |
| Unit 4 | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
| Unit 5 | Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Unit 6 | Solutions |
| Unit 7 | Equilibrium |
| Unit 8 | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
| Unit 9 | Chemical Kinetics |
| Unit 10 | Surface Chemistry |
| Section B (Inorganic Chemistry): Unit 11 | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
| Unit 12 | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals |
| Unit 13 | Hydrogen |
| Unit 14 | S- Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) |
| Unit 15 | P- Block Elements |
| Unit 16 | d and f- Block Elements |
| Unit 17 | Coordination Compounds |
| Unit 18 | Environment Chemistry |
| Section C (Organic Chemistry): Unit 19 | Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds |
| Unit 20 | Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| Unit 21 | Hydrocarbons |
| Unit 22 | Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
| Unit 23 | Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen |
| Unit 24 | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| Unit 25 | Polymers |
| Unit 26 | Biomolecules |
| Unit 27 | Chemistry in Everyday Life |
| Unit 28 | Principles Related to Practical Chemistry |
Biology
CLASS XI SYLLABUS
- UNIT I: Diversity in Living World
- UNIT II: Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
- UNIT III: Cell Structure and Function
- UNIT IV: Plant Physiology
- UNIT V: Human Physiology
CLASS XII SYLLABUS
- UNIT I: Reproduction
- UNIT II: Genetics and Evolution
- UNIT III: Biology and Human Welfare
- UNIT IV: Biotechnology and Its Applications
- UNIT V: Ecology and environment
Syllabus for MBA/ MBA (T&HM) & MCA
Section-A
Verbal Ability:
Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms), English Usage or Grammar, Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks, Close Passage, Analogies or Reverse Analogies, Jumbled Paragraph, Meaning-Usage Match, Summary Questions, Verbal Reasoning, Facts/ Inferences/ Judgements, Reading Comprehension
Section-B
Quantitative Ability:
Geometry (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, cubes, Cone, etc.), Ratios and Proportion, Percentages, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations, Algebra, Profit & Loss Averages, Partnership (Accounts), Time-Speed-Distance, Work and time, Number system, HCF &LCM Geometric Progression, Arithmetic progression, Arithmetic mean, Geometric mean, Harmonic mean, Median, Mode, Number Base System, BODMAS, Menstruation, Allegation & Mixtures, Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Set Theory, Venn diagram, Installment Payments, Clocks, Probability, Permutations Combinations, Trigonometry, Vectors, Binomial Expansion, Co-ordinate geometry, Logarithm, Calendar, Maxima & Minima Progression, Surds & Indices, Complex numbers
Section-C
Data Interpretation and reasoning:
There will be questions on data interpretation which will be mostly based on various graphs.
Graphs
Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie charts, Graphs representing Area, Venn diagrams, etc.
Reasoning
Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences, Identifying arguments, Statements and conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true probably false, Definitely true false kinds of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements (Puzzles, Syllogisms, Functions), Family tree – identifying relationship among a group of people, Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding, Sequencing etc.
Section-D
Business Awareness (for MBA/ MBA (T&HM))
Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Business, Punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events, Famous awards and prizes, World Records, Books and Authors, Science, History, Geography, International organizations, Important quotations, Social issues, Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Entertainment, Politics, etc.
Computer Awareness (Only for MCA)
Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Elements of computers, Number systems, Basic electronic gates, Boolean algebra, Flip-Flops. Systems, Programming and Operating System, Fundamentals of ‘C’ language.
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