HSTES 2026 Application Form, Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, & Counselling Guide

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HSTES 2026 conducts admissions to the diploma, B.E./B.Tech (first-year & lateral entry), and B.Pharmacy courses in Haryana. Admissions are based on merit or entrance tests like LEET and OCET.

The latest available tentative dates for Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) registration and exam schedule:

Registration for Diploma (Engineering) started from  May 2026, Registration for B.E./B. Tech courses started in June 2026.
As for the exam (for example, for the lateral‐entry entrance test – OCET / LEET), it was conducted from July 2026.
The registration fees for the General category are INR 1,000 and INR 700 for the reserved categories.
The exam pattern includes MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Communication, and General Awareness, with a duration of 3 hours and 180 marks
The HSTES 2026 syllabus follows 10+2 for first-year B.E./B.Tech and diploma/B.Pharmacy subjects for lateral entry.
Eligibility requires passing the relevant qualifying examination with minimum marks (e.g., 45% for the general category, 40% for the reserved category).

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Key Summary

In this article, we talked about the overview of HSTES 2026, including registration, exam dates, pattern, syllabus, eligibility, and counseling.
Registration for Diploma (Engineering) started from  May 2026, Registration for B.E./B. Tech courses started in June 2026.
As for the exam (for example, for the lateral‐entry entrance test – OCET / LEET), it was conducted from July 2026.
The registration fees for the General category are INR 100,0 and INR 700 for reserved categories.
The exam pattern includes MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Communication, and General Awareness, with a duration of 3 hours and 180 marks
The syllabus follows 10+2 for first-year B.E./B.Tech and diploma/B.Pharmacy subjects for lateral entry.
The HSTES exam eligibility requires passing the relevant qualifying examination with minimum marks (e.g., 45% for the general category, 40% for the reserved category).

Table of Contents

What is HSTES 2026?
HSTES 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
HSTES 2026 Application Form
HSTES 2026 Eligibility
HSTES 2026 Syllabus
5.1 B.E./B.Tech (via JEE Main)

5.2 Lateral Entry / LEET (for Diploma Holders)
HSTES 2026 Exam Pattern
HSTES 2026 Admit Card
HSTES 2026 Results
HSTES 2026 Counselling
HSTES 2026 Participating Colleges
FAQs

What is HSTES 2026?

The HSTES 2026 refers to the Haryana State Technical Education Society’s admission process for the academic year 2026-27.

Students can apply for the courses below given through HSTES:

B.E. / B.Tech (1st year via JEE Main rank)
Lateral Entry B.E./B.Tech (for diploma holders entering 2nd year via LEET)
Diploma / Polytechnic courses (3-year regular or 2-year lateral entry)
B.Arch, B.Pharmacy, and other professional courses

HSTES 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Full Exam Name	Haryana State Technical Education Society Entrance / Counselling Exams 2026
Conducting Authority	Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES)
Purpose of Exam	Admission to Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharmacy courses in Haryana colleges
Exam Type	State / National Level Entrance Exam / Merit-based Counselling
Exam Level	State Level (Diploma & Lateral Entry) / National Level (B.E./B.Tech via JEE Main)
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Merit-based (depending on course)
Expected Exam Date	Diploma / LEET: July 2026 (Tentative); B.E./B.Tech via JEE Main dates as per NTA
Subjects Covered	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (for engineering courses); Relevant subjects for diploma courses
Total Questions	Engineering: 180 (JEE Main pattern); Diploma: As per merit calculation
Exam Duration	3 hours (for engineering); Diploma: Merit-based, no separate test
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for correct answer (JEE Main / LEET); Diploma: Merit-based scoring
Participating Colleges	Government & Private Colleges in Haryana affiliated with HSTES (~100+ for diploma, 50+ for engineering)
Official Website	www.hstes.org.in

Ques. What is the entrance exam for Engineering in Haryana 2026?

Ans. The entrance exam for engineering in Haryana is given below:

Admission Type	Entrance Exam	Conducting Body
B.E./B.Tech (1st Year)	JEE Main	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Lateral Entry	LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test)	HSTES

Ques. How many colleges participate in HSTES 2026?

Ans. HSTES admissions cover ~100+ diploma colleges and 50+ engineering colleges (government & private) across Haryana. Colleges include:

Ch. Devi Lal State Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sirsa
J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, Faridabad
The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences, Bhiwani

HSTES 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

The table below shows the tentative dates for the HSTES exam, admit card, result, counseling, and registration.

Tentative Dates 2026	Events
Last Week of May 2026	Online Registration Starts
1st Week of July 2026	Last Date for Registration
1st week of July 2026	Admit Card Release
July 2026 (Diploma / LEET)B.E./B.Tech: As per JEE Main 2026	Exam Date
3rd week of July 2026 (Diploma / LEET)B.E./B.Tech: NTA schedule	Result Declaration
4th week of July 2026 onwards	Counselling / Seat Allotment

HSTES 2026 Application Form

HSTES 2026 refers to the Haryana State Technical Education Society’s admission process for the 2026–27 academic session.

It manages online registration, entrance exams, merit lists, and counselling for diploma, B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Pharmacy courses in Haryana.

Particulars	Details (Tentative)
Application Form Mode	Online, through the HSTES official website
Registration Fee	Diploma / Polytechnic: INR 800–1,000 (Gen)Lateral Entry / B.E.: INR 1,200–1,500 (Gen)
Payment Mode	Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI
Documents Required	Recent passport-size photo Scanned signature 10th / 12th mark sheets Domicile certificate Category / Reservation certificate (if applicable)
Form Correction Window	Usually 3–5 days after submission
Submission Deadline	Last date of registration: 3 July 2026 (Tentative)

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HSTES 2026 Eligibility

The HSTES exam eligibility requires passing the relevant qualifying examination with minimum marks (e.g., 45% for the general category, 40% for the reserved category).

The table below shows the HSTES 2026 eligibility criteria for different programs:

Course	Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech (1st Year)	10+2 with Physics & Maths + 1 subject 45% (Gen), 40% (Reserved)
B.E./B.Tech (Lateral Entry)	3‑year Diploma in Engg/Tech or B.Sc with Maths 45% (Gen), 40% (Reserved)
B.Pharmacy	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths/Biology English compulsory
Diploma Engineering	10th/SSC passed from a recognised board

HSTES 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for B.E./B.Tech admission under HSTES (Lateral Entry / LEET) 2026 based on the 2025–26 official document.

For first-year entry, the syllabus follows JEE Main (10+2 level), and for lateral entry, it’s based on the Diploma curriculum.

B.E./B.Tech (via JEE Main)

The table below shows the syllabus for B.E./B.Tech for HSTES 2026 exam:

Subject	Topics Covered
Physics	Mechanics Heat & Thermodynamics Oscillations & Waves Electrostatics Current Electricity Magnetism Optics Modern Physics
Chemistry	Physical Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium) Inorganic Chemistry (Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding) Organic Chemistry (Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups)
Mathematics	Algebra Calculus Vectors & 3D Geometry Trigonometry Probability & Statistics Matrices & Determinants

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Lateral Entry / LEET (for Diploma Holders)

The table below shows the syllabus for the Lateral Entry/LEET for HSTES 2026 exam:

Section	Topics
Mathematics	Linear Algebra Calculus Differential Equations Probability Vector Analysis Matrices
Physics	Mechanics Heat & Thermodynamics Oscillations & Waves Electricity & Magnetism
Chemistry	General Chemistry Organic & Inorganic Chemistry basics (as per Diploma syllabus)
Communication Skills	English grammar Comprehension Vocabulary
General Awareness	Current Affairs General Science Engineering Awareness

Ques. What subjects does HSTES 2026 cover?

Ans. The subjects of HSTES 2026 include:

Course	Key Subjects
B.E./B.Tech	Physics Chemistry Mathematics
B.E./B.Tech (Lateral Entry / LEET)	Mathematics Physics Chemistry Communication Skills General Awareness
B.Pharmacy / Lateral Entry (OCET)	Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacognosy Human Anatomy & Physiology Biochemistry Pharmacology Social Pharmacy

Ques. Is the syllabus different for first-year and lateral-entry B.E./B.Tech?

Ans. Yes, the syllabus for first-year and lateral-entry B.E./B.Tech under HSTES 2026 is different. Below are the details:

Aspect	First-Year B.E./B.Tech	Lateral Entry B.E./B.Tech (LEET)
Eligibility	10+2 with Physics & Maths + 1 subject	3-year Diploma in Engineering / B.Sc. with Maths
Syllabus Basis	10+2 (JEE Main level)	Diploma-level engineering curriculum
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Communication Skills, General Awareness
Exam Duration	3 hours	90 minutes
Total Questions	180–300	90

HSTES 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern includes MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Communication, and General Awareness, with a duration of 3 hours and 180 marks.

Course/Exam	Mode	Duration	Total Marks	Subjects / Sections	Marking Scheme
Diploma (Regular Entry)	Merit-based / No separate test	—	—	Based on the qualifying exam (10th / 12th)	Merit-based No negative marking
B.E./B.Tech (1st Year)	JEE Main (CBT)	3 hours	300 (as per JEE Main)	Physics Chemistry Mathematics	+1 for correct –1/4 for wrong (as per NTA)
B.E./B.Tech (Lateral Entry / LEET)	Online CBT	90 minutes	90	Mathematics Physics Chemistry Communication Skills General Awareness	+1 mark per correct answer No negative marking
B.Pharmacy/Diploma Pharmacy (OCET)	Online CBT	90 minutes	90	Physics Chemistry Mathematics/Biology (depending on stream)	+1 mark per correct answer No negative marking

HSTES 2026 Admit Card

Here are the key details about the Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) admit card:

The admit card is released online on the official HSTES website.
Candidates can download it using their application/registration number and date of birth.
It is mandatory to carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID on the day of the exam

Course/Exam	How to Check the Result
Diploma / Polytechnic	HSTES portal → Admission Dashboard → Enter application/roll number & DOB → Download merit list
B.E./B.Tech (1st Year)	NTA JEE Main portal → Download scorecard → Use for HSTES counselling
B.E./B.Tech Lateral Entry (LEET)	HSTES portal → LEET Result → Enter registration number & DOB → Download rank
B.Pharmacy / Diploma Pharmacy	HSTES portal → OCET / Pharmacy Result → Enter application number & DOB → Download rank list

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HSTES 2026 Results

The HSTES 2026 results details are given below:

Parameter	Details
Result Date (Expected)	July 2026
Mode of Result	Online at techadmissionshry.gov.in
How to Check	Login with application number & password to download the result.
Rank Card Details	Candidate’s Name Roll Number Application ID Category Total Marks Percentile Rank Qualifying Status
Next Step	Qualified candidates proceed to HSTES 2026 counselling and seat allotment.

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HSTES 2026 Counselling

The HSTES 2026 counselling details are given below:

Counselling Round	Tentative Dates 2026	Key Actions / Details
Round 1	4th week of July 2026	Online registration & choice filling Seat allotment based on merit/rank Document verification Fee payment & confirmation
Round 2	1st week of August 2026	Candidates not allotted in Round 1 can participate Online choice filling & seat allotment Document verification Confirmation
Round 3 / Mop-Up	2nd–3rd week of August 2026	Final chance for remaining seats Similar process as above Seat allotment & confirmation
Document Verification	During each round	Mandatory for all allotted candidates Submit marksheets, DOB, category & domicile certificates
Seat Confirmation	Immediately after each round	Payment of the admission fee to confirm the seat

Ques. What documents are required for HSTES counselling 2026?

Ans. The documents required for HSTES counselling 2026 are given below:

10th/12th Marksheet & Certificate
Diploma Certificate (for lateral entry)
Domicile Certificate
Category / Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size Photograph
Admit Card / Rank Card

Ques. What is the expected cutoff for HSTES 2026?

Ans. The expected cutoff for HSTES 2026 is given below for different courses:

Course / Branch	Expected Closing Rank (General Category)	Notes
B.E./B.Tech – Top Branches (CSE, ECE)	3,50,000 – 5,50,000	Highly competitive branches
B.E./B.Tech – Less Competitive Branches	8,00,000 – 13,00,000	Moderate demand branches
Diploma / Polytechnic	Varies in thousands	Depends on branch and college; rank ranges differ

HSTES 2026 Participating Colleges

Below are a few participating colleges under the Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) admissions process in Haryana:

Institute	Location	Type
Ch. Devi Lal State Institute of Engineering & Technology, Panniwala Mota	Sirsa	Government Engineering Institute
Ch. Ranbir Singh State Institute of Engineering & Technology, Silani Kesho, Jhajjar	Jhajjar	Government Engineering Institute
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad	Faridabad	Government University‑Engineering Dept.
The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences, Bhiwani	Bhiwani	Private Engineering Institute
Ambala College of Engineering & Applied Research	Ambala	Private Engineering Institute

FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for HSTES Counselling 2026?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for HSTES counselling 2026 are given below:

Course	Eligibility	Min. Marks
B.E./B.Tech	10+2 with Physics, Math + 1 subject (Chemistry/Biology/CS/Vocational/Business Studies)	45% (Gen), 40% (Res)
B.Arch	10+2 with Physics, Math + 1 subject (Chem/Bio/CS/Voc) or 10+3 Diploma with Math	45% (Gen), 40% (Res)
B.Pharmacy	OCET rank or 10+2 with required subjects	As per OCET/Board
Lateral Entry (B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm)	3-year Diploma in relevant field	45% (Gen), 40% (Res)

Ques. How many rounds are there in HSTES Counselling?

Ans. HSTES counselling generally consists of multiple rounds to ensure all seats are filled.

Round	Purpose
Round 1	Initial seat allotment based on merit & choices; confirm by fee payment and reporting.
Round 2	For upgrades or unallotted candidates; fills vacant Round 1 seats.
Round 3 / Mop-Up	Final round to fill leftover or management quota seats.

Ques. What is the entrance exam for Engineering in Haryana 2026?

Ans. The entrance exams for Engineering admissions in Haryana 2026:

Admission Type	Entrance Exam	Conducting Body	Notes
Regular B.E./B.Tech (1st Year)	JEE Main	National Testing Agency (NTA)	Admission via HSTES counselling based on JEE Main rank + 10+2 marks
Lateral Entry (Diploma to 2nd Year)	LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test)	HSTES	For candidates with a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology

Ques. What is the last date for polytechnic 2026?

Ans. The details are given below:

Course	Online Registration Starts
Diploma in Engineering (3‑Year)	4th week of April 2026
Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry)	4th week of April 2026
Non‑Engineering Diploma Courses	1st week of May 2026
B.E./B.Tech / B.Arch	(Start date not explicitly listed for 2026 yet)

Ques. Is a diploma 2 years or 3 years?

Ans. The duration of diploma courses under HSTES:

Course Type	Duration	Remarks
Regular Diploma (Engineering / Polytechnic)	3 Years	For students after the 10th standard
Lateral Entry Diploma (Direct 2nd Year)	2 Years	For students with ITI / 10+2 (Science) qualification

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

HSTES 2026 Application Form, Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, & Counselling Guide

Key Summary

What is HSTES 2026?

HSTES 2026: Overview

HSTES 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

HSTES 2026 Application Form

HSTES 2026 Eligibility

HSTES 2026 Syllabus

B.E./B.Tech (via JEE Main)

Lateral Entry / LEET (for Diploma Holders)

HSTES 2026 Exam Pattern

HSTES 2026 Admit Card

HSTES 2026 Results

HSTES 2026 Counselling

HSTES 2026 Participating Colleges

FAQs

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