HPCET 2026 Spot Round Counselling to Be Held on August 12; Check Details Here
Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has announced the schedule for HPCET 2026 spot round counselling, offering one more shot at admission to candidates hoping to bag a seat in the remaining vacancies. The spot round will be conducted on August 12, 2026, for BTech (Direct Entry) candidates, in offline mode at the HP Technical University campus in Hamirpur.
Unlike the earlier rounds, this spot round will not be held online — candidates will need to be physically present at the venue to participate.
HPCET 2026 Spot Round Counselling: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BTech (Direct Entry) | August 12, 2026 |
| BTech (Direct Entry) for EWS & TFW Categories | August 13, 2026 |
Who Can Participate?
The spot round is open to all qualified candidates seeking BTech (Direct Entry) admission, including those who missed filling out the online HPCET counselling form earlier. This gives candidates who sat out the regular counselling cycle a fresh chance to be considered for any vacant seats.
Eligibility for admission during the spot round will be based on candidates' marks in their 10+2 qualifying examination.
What to Carry for the Spot Round
Since this round is conducted entirely offline, candidates reporting to the venue must come prepared with:
- All original documents and certificates
- A complete set of self-attested photocopies for submission
Missing documents at this stage could cost candidates their shot at a seat, so it's worth double-checking the checklist before heading to Hamirpur.
How Seat Allotment Will Work
At the counselling venue, candidates will be asked to indicate their preferred colleges and courses, ranked in order of priority. Based on these preferences, HPTU will allot seats considering three factors:
- The candidate's merit (10+2 marks)
- The order of preferences submitted
- Availability of seats in the chosen college and course
Since it's a spot round, decisions on allotment are typically made on the same day, so candidates should be ready to make quick, informed choices about their college and course preferences.
Why This Round Matters
Spot round counselling is usually the last window before admissions close for the academic year, making it a critical opportunity for candidates who didn't secure a seat in the earlier rounds — or who missed registering altogether. Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance, keep all paperwork in order, and go in with a clear idea of their college and course priorities, since choices made here are often final.
For any updates or last-minute changes to the schedule, candidates should stay in touch with the official HPTU counselling authorities or check the university's official communication channels.