HPCET 2025 Exam Syllabus

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HPCET Syllabus

The syllabus for the HPCET entrance exam will be provided by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU). The University offers the syllabus for the test course-wise where there will be a separate syllabus for UG courses and PG courses. The courses that are included under the UG courses are B. Tech, Pharmacy (Allopathy) and under PG courses are MCA, MBA and MBA (T & HM). The details syllabus such as the subjects and topics covered under each program for the entrance exam can be found in the Prospectus Part - 1 HPCET pdf. It is mandatory for the individuals taking part in the exam to go through the syllabus thoroughly before starting their preparation as it helps you in scoring excellent grades in the entrance exam.

HPCET-2025 Syllabus for B. Tech. and B. Pharmacy

Physics
Physics and Measurement Thermodynamics Electromagnetic Waves
Kinematics Kinetic Theory of Gases Optics
Laws of Motion Oscillations and Waves Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Work,Energy and Power Electrostatics Atoms and Nuclei
Rotational Motion Current Electricity Electronic Devices
Gravitation Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism Communication Systems
Properties of Solids and Liquids Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Experimental Skill
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
States of Matter General Principles and Process of Isolation of Metals: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Atomic Structure Hydrogen Hydrocarbons
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure S Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Chemical Thermodynamics P Block Elements Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Solutions D and F Block Elements Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Equilibrium Coordination Compounds Polymers
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Environmental Chemistry Biomolecules
Chemical Kinetics Chemistry in Everyday Life
Surface Chemistry Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Mathematics
Sets, Relations and Functions Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications Co-ordinate Geometry
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Sequences and Series Three Dimensional Geometry
Matrices and Determinants Limit, Continuity and Differentiability Vector Algebra
Permutations And Combinations Integral Calculus Statistics and Probability
Mathematical Induction Differential Equations Trigonometry
Mathematical Reasoning
Biology
Contents of Class XI Syllabus Contents of Class XII Syllabus
Diversity in Living World Reproduction
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants Genetics And Evolution
Cell Structure and Function Biology and Human Welfare
Plant Physiology Biotechnology and Its Applications
Human Physiology Ecology and Environment

Syllabus for MBA, MBA (T&HM) & MCA

Verbal Ability Business Awareness [for MBA and MBA (T&HM)]
  • Current Affairs
  • General Knowledge
  • Business, the 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 (for MCA only)
  • 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
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation and Reasoning
  • Graphs
  • Reasoning

Best Books for HPCET 2025 Preparation

Physics:

  • Concepts of Physics (Part 1 & 2) by H.C. Verma
  • Understanding Physics Series by D.C. Pandey (Arihant Publications)
  • NCERT Physics Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)

Chemistry:

  • Modern’s ABC of Chemistry by S.P. Jauhar
  • Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
  • NCERT Chemistry Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)

Mathematics:

  • Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma
  • Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron
  • NCERT Mathematics Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)

Biology (for B.Pharmacy/B.Tech. Biotechnology):

  • Trueman’s Biology (Vol 1 & 2)
  • Objective Biology by Dinesh
  • NCERT Biology Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)

General Preparation

  • HPCET Previous Year Question Papers (HPTU official or local guides)
  • Arihant or Disha’s HPCET Entrance Guide

The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) conducts the HPCET exam.
HPCET 2025 will be conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).

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