HPCET Syllabus 2021
HPCET Syllabus 2021 will be announced by Himachal Pradesh Technical University. The syllabus for HPCET is provided by HPTU along with the information brochure of the entrance examination. It is available as pdf for various UG and PG courses. The candidates eyeing for admission in HPTU and its affiliated colleges have to clear HPCET and for that, they must know the syllabus. By knowing the syllabus for HPCET, the candidates will get to know the important topics and chapters from which questions are framed in the examination.
The syllabus for HPCET is different for each subjects. The PDF given below contains the HPCET B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Arch / BBA / BCA / BHMCT / MCA / M.Tech / BHMCT etc courses.
Candidates can also check the syllabus of HP CET 2021 from the below, for each course.
HP CET 2021 Syllabus for B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Pharm (Ayurveda)
Mathematics
- Sets, Relations and Functions
- Matrices and Determinants
- Integral calculus
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Permutations and combinations
- Mathematical Indication
- Differential Equations
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Sequence and series
- Limit, continuity and differentiability
- Vector algebra
- Statistics and probability
Physics: The syllabus for Physics contain two sections – A and B. The section A specifies the Theory part having 80% weightage and section B contain Practical component (Experimental Skills) having 20% weightage.
- Units and measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Optics
- Communication systems
- Electronic devices
- Elcetromagnetic devices
- Atoms & Nuclei
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
Chemistry
Section A – Physical Chemistry
- Some basic concepts in Chemistry
- States of matter
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Solutions
- Chemical Kinematics
- Equilibrium
- Surface Chemistry
Section B – Inorganic Chemistry
- Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
- General principles and processes of isolation of metals
- Hydrogen
- Block elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
- d and f block elements
- p block elements
- Co-ordination compounds
- Hydrocarbons
- Environmental chemistry
Section – C
Organic chemistry
- Purification and characterization or organic compunds
- Organic compounds containing oxygen
- Organic compounds containing Halogens
- Some basic principles of organic chemistry
- Organic compounds containing nitrogen
- Polymers
- Biomolecules
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Principles related to practical chemistry
Biology (Contains topics from class 11th and 12th syllabus)
- Diversity in living world
- Structural organisation in plants and animals
- Cell structure and function
- Plant physiology
- Human physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and evolution
- Biology & human welfare
- Biotechnology & its applications
- Ecology & environment
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for BBA
Section A (Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability): Number Series, Number System, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ration and Proportion, Clocks and Calendars etc.
Section B (Logical Ability & Reasoning): Alphabet Test, Classification, Series, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Logical Order of Words, Input-Output etc
Section C (English Language): Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Spelling Test, Antonyms and Synonyms etc.
Section D (GK and Corporate Awareness): Questions from History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Public Sector Undertakings, Company Profiles of Top Global Companies etc
HP CET 2021 Syllabus for M.Sc Environmental Science
Section A: Law of motion: Work, Energy and Pwer, Gas Laws, Gravitation, Joules’ Law, The Plank Function, Matrices and Determinants etc
Section B: Microbes Diversity: Structure and Reproduction, Concepts and Dynamics of Community, Mutations, Organic Evolution etc.
Section C: Element and Periodicity: Reaction, Mechanism, Ionic, Covalent and Complex Compounds, Heterocycle Compounds, Current Environmental issues etc
Section D: Modern Theories on Origin of the Earth: Internal Structure of Earth, Theory of Plate Tectonics, Rock-forming minerals, Biogeochemical cycle, Environmental Geology etc
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for BCA
English Language & Comprehension: Spotting Errors, Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Sentence Completion, Sentence Improvement, Synonyms and Antonyms, Spelling Test, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension.
Logical Ability & Reasoning: Alphabet Test, Word Formation, Coding – Decoding, Analogy Test, Classification, Series Test, Sitting Arrangement, Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test, Direction Sense Test, Blood Relations, Mathematical Operations, Analytical Reasoning, Logical order of words, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Eligibility Test, Statement and it’s Products, Assertion and Reason, Cause and Reason, Syllogism, Venn-Diagram, Cube and Dice, Figure Analogy, Image Test, Counting of Figures Completion of Figures, Paper Folding and Paper Cutting, Embedded Figures, Formation of Figures, Grouping of Identical Figures.
Mathematics: Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Number and Quadratic Equations, Sequence and Series, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Probability, Trigonometric Ratios and Equations, Properties of Triangles and Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Cartesian System and Lines, Circle, Conic Section, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Differential Coefficient and Its Application, Indefinite Integration, Definite Integration and Its Applications, Different Equations, Vector Algebra and Three Dimensional 5 Pace, Statistics
Computer Awareness: Computer Fundamentals and PC Applications, Operating Systems, Computer hardware parts and controls, Basic computer terminology, Basic internet knowledge and protocols, Database Management System, Number System, Operating System,, History of Computer, Network basics (LAN & WAN), Computer abbreviation, Security Tools, Virus, Hacking, Software names and usages (Microsoft Office) And, Computer Shortcuts.
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for BHMCT/B.Sc. (HM& CT)
Section A: General English
Comprehension of passage, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs with 4 or 5 sentences, Sentence Correction, Sentence completion, Sentence Correction, odd man out, idioms, one – word substitution, Different usage of same word etc.
Section B: General Knowledge
Current National and International Affairs, Business, Punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events, Trade and Commerce, Famous award and prizes Science, Scientific Inventions, Social Science, Geography, International organizations History, Social issues, Culture, Entertainment, Politics etc. Sports, Finance, Automobiles, Travel and Tourism
Section C: Reasoning
Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption–Premise–Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences, identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments, Statements and Conclusions, Cause and Effect, Identifying Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement, Linear arrangements, Matrix arrangements.
Puzzles, Syllogisms, Functions, Family tree – identifying relationship among group of people, Symbol Based problems, Coding and decoding, Sequencing, identifying next number in series, etc.
Section D: Data Interpretation: There will be questions of data interpretation which will be mostly based on various graphs.
Graphs: Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn diagram etc.
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for M.Tech
General Aptitude
(a) Verbal Ability: English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning, and verbal deduction.
(b) Numerical Ability: Numerical computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for M.Pharmacy
Section A: General Aptitude
(a) Verbal Ability: English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning, and verbal deduction.
(b) Numerical Ability: Numerical computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation
SECTION-B: Pharmaceutics – Click here for the syllabus of this section.
SECTION-C : Biochemistry – Click here for the syllabus of this section.
HP CET 2021 Syllabus for MBA/ MBA (T&HM) &MCA
Section A: Verbal Ability: VocabularyBased (SynonymsAntonyms), English Usage or Grammar, SentenceCorrection, 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, Cube, Cone etc.), Ratios and Proportion, Percentages, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations, Algebra, Profit & Loss Averages, Partnership (Accounts), Time-Speed-Distance, Workandtime, 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, Complexnumbers.
Section D: Data Interpretation: There will be questions of data interpretation which will be mostly based on various graphs.
Graphs: Column graphs, Bar Graphs, Line charts, Pie Chart, Graphs representing Area, Venn diagram etc.
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for M. Sc. Physics
Section A: Mathematical methods, and Classical mechanics and general properties of matter
SECTION-B: Optics, Electricity and magnetism
SECTION-C: Modern Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics
SECTION-D: Atomic and Molecular, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Thermodynamics, Solid State Physics and Electronics,
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HP CET 2021 Syllabus for M.Sc Environmental
Section A:
Law of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Gravitation; Gas Laws, The First Law of Thermodynamics, Joule’s Law, Specific Heats, Enthalpy, Adiabatic Processes; The Spectrum of Radiation, Blackbody Radiation, The Planck Function, Wien’s Displacement Law, The Stefan – Boltzmann Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, Beer’s Law; Interaction of light with matter: Transmission, Absorption, Scattering; Beer – Lambert’s Law; Atomic Absorption and Atomic Emission Spectra, X-Rays and Interaction of X-Rays with Matter. Single variable calculus: domain and range, maxima and minima, continuity, differentiability, integration; matrices and determinants; eigen values and eigenvectors; permutation and combination; ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients; analytic functions; groups and subgroups.
Section B:
Microbes-diversity, structure and reproduction. General account of infection, Phytoimmunology; Microbiology-Role in agriculture, industry, medicine and pollution combatment; Important plant diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and nematodes; Cryptogams and Gymnosperms -classification, distribution, diversity, structure and reproduction from evolutionary view point; Angiosperms – Systematics, anatomy, embryology, palynology and phylogeny; various systems of Classification; Non – chordata and chordates – General characters, nutrition, locomotion, reproduction of Protozoa, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nemathelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Echinodermata, comparative study of Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia and Mammalia; Cell and Molecular Biology – Techniques of Cell Biology, Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Linkage and crossing over – methods of gene mapping including molecular maps; sex determination and molecular basis of sex differentiation, Mutations; Organic evolution; Ecology – Ecosystem structure and function of eco system, food chains, food webs and ecological succession; Ecological factors, Concepts and dynamics of community, Plant succession, Concepts of biosphere, Ecosystems and their conservation, Pollution, afforestation, deforestation and social forestry, Endangered plants, endemism and Red Data Books, Biodiversity – Convention of Biological Diversity and Conservation, Sovereign Rights and Intellectual Property Rights, Biogeochemical cyeles.
Section D:
Modern theories on the origin of the Earth; Internal structure of Earth; Theory of Plate tectonics and its implications in understanding mountain building and sea floor spreading processes; Folds and Faults; Natural hazards; Introduction to rocks and minerals. Different types of rocks and their characteristics; Rock-forming minerals; weathering and erosion of rocks and minerals; Geological Time Scale and associated geological events; Biogeochemical cycle; Physical work of river, wind, glacier, sea, and lake; basic hydrology; engineering geology; environmental geology.
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HPCET Exam Pattern 2021
The candidates can check HPCET exam pattern 2020 given below.
Last year, the HPCET was not conducted. So, the exam pattern given below is as per the year prior to that.
HPCET is conducted in the offline mode i.e. it is a pen-paper based test. The duration for B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Pharm (Ayurveda) is 3 hours, whereas, for all the other subjects the candidates are given 2 hours to complete the test. The language of the question paper is English only.
The test consists of multiple-choice questions. 02 marks are awarded for each correct answer B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Pharm (Ayurveda) / M.Tech / M.Pharm / MBA / MBA (T & HM) / MCA courses. For each incorrect 02 marker questions, 0.5 marks are deducted.
For each correct question in BBA / BCA / BHMCT / B.Sc HMCT / M.Sc Physics / M.Sc Environment Science courses, 01 marks are awarded. On the other hand, each incorrect answer in these courses leads to a deduction of 0.25 marks.
Distrubution of questions
For B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Pharm (Ayurveda)
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Physics | 50 | 100 |
| B | Chemistry | 50 | 100 |
| C | Mathematics / Biology | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
For BBA
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Quantitative Ability & Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| B | Logical Ability & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| C | English | 25 | 25 |
| D | General Knowledge & Business Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For BCA
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | English | 25 | 25 |
| B | Logical Ability & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| C | Computer Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| D | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For BHMCT / B.Sc (HM & CT)
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | General English | 25 | 25 |
| B | General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| C | Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| D | Data Interpretation | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For M.Tech
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Aptitude Test | 15 | 30 |
| B | Civil Engg / Electrical Engg. / Electronics & Comm Engg / Computer Science & Engg / Mechanical Engg | 60 | 120 |
| C | Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
For M.Pharm
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Aptitude Test | 15 | 30 |
| B | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 60 | 120 |
| C | Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
For MCA / MBA (T & HM)
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Verbal Ability | 25 | 50 |
| B | Quantitative Ability | 25 | 50 |
| C | Data Interpretation & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| D | GK & Computer Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
For M.Sc Physics
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Mathematical methods, Classical Mechanics, General properties of matter | 25 | 25 |
| B | Optics, Electricity, and Magnetism | 25 | 25 |
| C | Modern Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics | 25 | 25 |
| D | Atomic & Molecular, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Thermodynamics, Solid State Physics and Electronics | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For M.Sc Environmental Science
| Sections | Subjects | No. of question | Marks |
| A | Law of motion | 25 | 25 |
| B | Microbes – Diversity | 25 | 25 |
| C | Element and Periodicity | 25 | 25 |
| D | Modern Theories on the Origin of the Earth | 25 | 25 |
| | Total | 100 | 100 |
Books Recommended for HPCET 2021
The candidates can refer the books given below to prepare for HPCET 2021.
| Books | Links |
| Guide for BBA/BBS/BBM 2021 | Click here to buy |
| Self Study Guide B. Pharma Entrance Exam 2021 | Click here to buy |
| 10 Last Years Solved Papers – Science (PCM): CBSE Class 12 for 2021 Examination | Click here to buy |
| Study Guide BCA 2021 | Click here to buy |
| Solved Papers For MCA Entrances (Old edition) | Click here to buy |
| M.Sc. Physics | Click here to buy |
About HPCET 2021
Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU). It is a pen-paper based test conducted for admission in various technical and professional courses. The entrance examination is for the duration of 02 / 03 hours (as per different subjects). The admission in all the courses is done according the marks / ranks secured in HPCET or national level entrance test (as applicable).