Updated By Sukriti Vajpayee on 27 Jan, 2021 13:51
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Before starting with the HPCET 2021 exam preparation, candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern of HPCET 2021. The exam pattern of HPCET 2021 includes the marking scheme, question paper pattern, and type of questions asked in the entrance exam. HPCET 2021 was all set to take place from the first week of May 2021.
Knowing the exam pattern of HPCET 2021 helps in understanding the exam well. There are different exams for different streams. The exam pattern varies from stream to stream but marking scheme is the same for each one of them. If candidates know about the number of questions asked in each section and the time that will be given to solve each question then it will really help them prepare well. Through this, candidates can also learn to manage time during the exam by keeping the exam pattern in mind while practising previous years' question papers of HPCET.
Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern of HPCET 2021 that have been mentioned below. Candidates must also go through the marking scheme of the HPCET 2021 for a better understanding.
HPCET 2021 will be conducted in the offline mode (pen and paper mode).
HPCET 2021 will comprise of multiple-choice questions in the entrance exam, wherein candidates are required to choose one correct option from the four available options.
HPCET 2021 will comprise of 100-150 questions depending upon the stream.
The total duration of HPCET 2021 will vary from 2-3 hours.
The medium of language in the entrance exam will be English.
Particulars | Details |
Language of Examination | English |
Total Number of Questions | 100-150 Questions |
Question Type | Multiple-choice questions |
Mode of Examination | Offline |
Sections | Varies from Stream to Stream |
Duration of Exam | 2-3 hours |
Marking Scheme | 2 marks will be awarded for each correct response |
Negative Marking | 0.5 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer |
Himachal Pradesh Technical University conducts different exams for different streams. The exam pattern of HPCET 2021 will be different for every stream. All the exams involved in HPCET 2021 will be taken in offline mode. The exams will begin taking place from the first week of May 2021. Candidates can take a close look at the exam pattern of the chosen stream for a better understanding of the exam.
Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
Physics | 50 | 100 |
Chemistry | 50 | 100 |
Biology/Mathematics | 50 | 100 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
Time Duration | 180 Minutes | |
Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
Mechanical/Electrical/ Computer Science/Civil | 60 | 120 |
Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 50 |
Aptitude test | 15 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
Time Duration | 180 Minutes | |
Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
Pharmaceutical Sciences | 60 | 120 |
Microbiology/Biochemistry | 25 | 50 |
Aptitude test | 15 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
Time Duration | 180 Minutes | |
Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
Computer Awareness and General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
Data Interpretation and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
Quantitative ability | 25 | 50 |
Verbal ability | 25 | 50 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
Time Duration | 120 Minutes | |
Following is the marking scheme of HPCET 2021:
For each correct response, candidates are awarded 2 marks.
For each incorrect response, 0.5 marks are deducted.
No marks are given for unattended questions.
Type of Answer | Marks |
For Correct answer | +2 |
For Incorrect answer | -0.5 |
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