Enter directly into the second year (3rd semester) of an engineering degree programme through OCET and centralized online counselling.
For the 2026–27 academic session, admission is conducted through OCET by HSTES.
Confirm qualifying exam, marks, and categories.
Register on HSTES portal and upload documents.
Pay non-refundable fee (₹1000 General / ₹700 Reserved).
Download admit card and appear for the 90-min test.
Check rank and fill choices during online counselling.
Check allotment and report to institute for admission.
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| HSTES official website | hstes.org.in |
| Online registration & counselling | techadmissionshry.gov.in |
| Technical Education Department | techeduhry.gov.in |
| Fee-related information | AFRC Haryana |
Ensure you meet the academic requirements for B.E./B.Tech Lateral Entry.
| Qualification | Minimum Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology | 45% marks |
| 2-year Diploma through lateral entry | 45% marks |
| Diploma holders from reserved categories | 40% marks, subject to applicable rules |
| B.Sc. degree | 45% marks and Mathematics in 10+2 |
| B.Sc. candidates from reserved categories | 40% marks and Mathematics in 10+2 |
| B.Voc / 3-year D.Voc / NCVT-approved Diploma | As specified by the prospectus for the relevant sector |
| Additional B.Tech degree under the MDU provision | 4-year AICTE-approved B.Tech with 50% |
Meeting the basic qualification does not guarantee a seat: admission depends on the applicable eligibility rules, OCET rank, counselling choices and seat availability. Before applying, verify your documents, qualifying marks, and read the latest admission brochure.
Registration for B.E./B.Tech Lateral Entry is completed online (Approx: May–June 2026).
Haryana Candidates: Must provide Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) ID. Personal details fetched from PPP are non-editable, so update your PPP before applying.
Other State Candidates: Provide Aadhaar number during sign-up. Do not select incorrect states to bypass validations.
Download your admit card and appear for the Online Common Entrance Test.
Admit Card (Late June 2026): Download from techadmissionshry.gov.in. Carry printed admit card (attested by Gazetted Officer), valid photo ID, and DOB proof to the exam centre.
Check your inter-se rank and participate in online centralized counselling.
Two rounds of online off-campus centralized counselling are conducted. You must fill and lock your institute/branch choices.
Download your provisional seat allotment letter. You must physically report to the allotted institute with original documents to complete verification and fee formalities. Failure to report cancels the seat.
After two centralized rounds, remaining vacant seats are filled at the institute level. Candidates should check individual institute websites for notices and procedures.
Keep these documents ready for registration and physical reporting.
| Fee Type | Details |
|---|---|
| OCET Registration — General | ₹1,000 (Non-refundable) |
| OCET Registration — Reserved Categories | ₹700 (Non-refundable) |
| Institute Tuition Fees | Varies by institute (check AFRC Haryana) |
Limited supernumerary seats. Requires parental income below ₹8 lakh and valid documents. Only waives tuition fee.
EWS seats up to specified limit. Kashmiri Migrant (KM) supernumerary provision available subject to valid certificates.
Tentative timeline based on the official prospectus.
| Admission Activity | Approximate Period |
|---|---|
| Admission brochure availability | May 2027 |
| Online registration & Fee payment | Late May–June 2027 |
| Admit card availability | Late June 2027 |
| OCET examination | Late June–early July 2027 |
| OCET inter-se rank | July 2027 |
| First counselling (Choice filling, Allotment, Reporting) | July 2027 |
| Second counselling | July 2027 |
| Institute-level counselling | After centralized rounds |
For the 2026–27 cycle, registration was scheduled around May–June 2026. Check the latest HSTES notice before applying.
Applications are submitted through the official HSTES admission portal (techadmissionshry.gov.in).
Yes, for the 2026–27 admission process, admission is based on the OCET inter-se rank, subject to applicable provisions.
Two centralized online off-campus counselling rounds. Institute-level counselling may take place afterward for vacant seats.
The prospectus allows candidates to consider other engineering branches. Actual admission depends on eligibility, OCET rank, choices, and seat availability.
Yes. Candidates allotted a seat must physically report to the allotted institute within the specified period.
The allotted seat may be cancelled. Follow reporting instructions and contact the institute/HSTES promptly.
No. The registration-cum-entrance-test fee is non-refundable.
Yes, but participation rules apply. A new allotment in round 2 can result in the cancellation of your earlier seat.
HSTES helpline: 1800-137-3735 | Email: onlineadmissionhelp@gmail.com
When contacting HSTES, mention your B.E./B.Tech Lateral Entry application number and explain the issue clearly. Avoid sharing your password or payment credentials.
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