Question 1

Does HPTU demand a medical fitness certificate for admission to any course?

Accepted Answer

HPTU offers a PG Diploma in Yoga. Candidates who would like to pursue the course have to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate during the application process to be eligible for the program.

Question 2

What is the reservation policy of HPTU for Non-Resident Indians?

Accepted Answer

Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) offers UG courses such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, B.Sc HMCT, BBA and BCA. The PG courses provided by the institute are M.Pharm, M.Tech, MBA etc. Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) allocates five percent of the total sanctioned intake subject for the Non Resident Indians.

Question 3

Which entrance exam is conducted by HPTU for admission to its lateral courses?

Accepted Answer

HPTU offers the candidates a lateral entry option for specific courses. Those courses include any stream in Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Pharmacy. Aspirants must have qualified JEE Main to get admission in B.Tech lateral entry course. However, the admissions are based on merit for admissions to B.Pharm courses.

Question 4

What specialized cells are available at HPTU to address the welfare of the students?

Accepted Answer

Himachal Pradesh Technical University has various committees to protect the welfare of the students. It includes Anti- Ragging committee, Students Grievance Redressal Cell, Women’s cell & Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee. HPTU also has a strict control over the on campus as well as off campus ragging activities. It follows the directions imparted by the Supreme Court regulations and UGC for preventing such activities.

Question 5

Does HPTU offer admission on the basis of merit only?

Accepted Answer

NO, the University takes into consideration both merit and entrance tests required for specific courses.

Question 6

Which entrance exam is required to get admission in B.Arch course at HPTU?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need to qualify JEE Main or NATA to get admission in B.Arch course.

Question 7

What is the minimum aggregate required for admission in B.Pharm course?

Accepted Answer

Candidates seeking admission in B.Pharm must have scored at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in class 12th. Whereas for reserved category candidates, the minimum percentage required is 40%.

Question 8

Which specializations are offered under the MBA programme?

Accepted Answer

HPTU offers MBA programs in General and Tourism and Hospitality specializations.

Question 9

Does HPTU conduct placement drives?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the University has its own placement cell which has membership with Hotel D'Polo Club & Spa Resort, Dharamshala and The Deventure Resort.

Question 10

What are the facilities provided at HPTU campus?

Accepted Answer

Apart from best educational facilities, the University provides leisure and recreational facilities to the students, like Gym, cafeteria, convenience store, stocked library, NCC/NSS cell. Laboratory facilities, etc.

Question 11

Does HPTU provide any reservation to NRI candidates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the University has reserved 5% seats for the NRI candidates.

Category	Details
Course Name	Details
B.Tech	Duration:4 yearsSpecialization:Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Automobile EngineeringEligibility:10th &12th from a recognized board with Physics & MathematicsSelection Criteria:JEE Mains
B.Tech (Lateral)	Duration:3 yearsSpecialization:Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Automobile EngineeringEligibility:Diploma Engineering from a Recognized UniversitySelection Criteria:HPCET
B.Pharm	Duration:4 yearsSpecialization:Practice Course, AyurvedaEligibility:12th with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics/ Biology with at least 45%Selection Criteria:Merit based
B. Arch	Duration:5 yearsEligibility:10+2 in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with 50% in aggregateSelection Criteria:Valid scores in NATA/ JEE Mains
B.Sc	Duration:3 YearsSpecialization:Hotel Management and Catering TechnologyEligibility:10th &12th from a recognized board with 50% meritSelection Criteria:Merit-Based
BBA	Duration:3 yearsEligibility:12th from a recognized board with 50% meritSelection Criteria:Merit-Based
M.Tech	Duration:2 yearsSpecialization:Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science EngineeringEligibility:Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 50% meritSelection Criteria:GATE/ HPCET
M.Pharm	Duration:2 yearsSpecialization:Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis & QAEligibility:Bachelor’s degree Pharmacy with 55% meritSelection Criteria:GPAT
MCA	Duration:2 yearsEligibility:Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent from recognized University of a minimum of 3 years with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.Selection Criteria:HPCET

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