Himachal Pradesh University conducts an entrance exam each year for the selection of candidates for the admission into various medical and dental institutes in Himachal Pradesh. The exam is highly competitive. Those who qualify the exam will get the chance for joining undergraduate medical courses in various government and private colleges of Himachal Pradesh. The candidates from all parts of India apply for the test.

Structure of HP CPMET

The admission for the medical courses is done on the basis of the written test. The written test is an objective type test consists of 200 questions. The questions are mainly to evaluate the candidates’ knowledge in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, botany and Zoology. The time provided for completing the exam is two hours. Each question is provided with four options. The candidates have to identify the correct answer and mark it. The candidates who come across the written tests are eligible for joining the undergraduate medical courses.

Syllabus for HP CPMET

The syllabus of the HP CPMET exam is given below.

Physics

• Electricity
• Electromagnetism
• Electron Physics
• General Properties of Matter
• Heat
• Kinematics
• Light
• Measurement
• Mechanics
• Nuclear Physics
• Radiation and Atomic Physics
• Sound
• Wave Motion

Chemistry

• Alcohols
• Alkaline metals
• Alkyl halides
• Aromatic Compound
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Ethers
• Isomerism
• Ketones
• Laws of Gases
• Preparation of Colloidal Solution
• Study of Alkali
• Thermo chemistry

Biology

• Algae
• Cell Differentiation
• Ecosystem
• Fruits
• Fungi
• Growth and movements
• Heredity plant kingdom
• Human evolution
• Respiratory system
• Translocation
• Transpiration

Zoology

• Animal Physiology
• Animal Tissues
• Arthopoda
• Porifera
• Genetics
• Mutation
• Organic Evolution
• Origin Of Life
• Protozoa

Eligibility Criteria

For getting admission for the medical and dental courses offered by Himachal Pradesh University, students have to fulfill certain eligibility requirements. The basic requirement needed for the candidates is to complete their Higher Secondary examination with 50% marks with physics, Chemistry and Biology as the subjects. The candidates should have studied English as a subject in the plus two levels. The SC/ST/OBC students should attain 40% marks in their plus two exams. The age limit of the candidates must between 17 and 25 years. The candidates who are ready for appearing the final year exams can also apply for the test. They have to submit their certificates at the time of the admission process.

How to Apply?

There are several options for the availability of the exam form. The application form and information bulletin can be purchased directly from the University exam Enquiry counter by the payment of the application fee. The application fee is Rs.1000/- for the general category students and Rs. 500/- for the other category candidates. The form and prospectus can be received by post by sending a request letter to the Deputy Registrar of HP University for the availability of the form. A crossed Demand Draft of Rs1150/- should be accompanied with the application form.

How to fill the Form?

The students have to understand the instructions in the prospectus for filling the form.. Any mistakes in the form lead to the cancellation of the form and finally the chance for attending the exam. The candidates name, address, contact number etc. should be filled correctly. The details of the bank draft should be filled in the relevant columns for that. The completed form should be forwarded to the Deputy Registrar before the due date. The form received after the last date should be cancelled.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Application Forms are available from: First Week of April, 2012

Last dates for the submission of the completed application form: Last Week of April, 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: Last Week of May, 2012

Date of the result: First Week of June, 2012

List of HP CPMT centers

The HP CPMT exam is conducted in different test centers. The centers are in the following cities.

• Shimla
• Mandi
• Dharamshala
• Hamirpur

Contact Address for the HP CPMET

• Controller of Examinations, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla – 5
• Tel: 0177 - 2830133, 2830218, 2830225, 2830273
• Fax: 0177 - 2830775
• Website: http://hpuniv.nic.in/

Colleges Accepting the HP CPMET score

There are five institutes in Himachal Pradesh undertaken their admission by HP CPMET exam. They are listed below.

• Indira Gandhi Medical College
• Dr. R.P. Medical College
• Himachal Dental College
• H.P. Government Dental College
• MN DAV Dental College

Reference Books for HP CPMET

• SC Verma’s books for Medical Entrance exam
• NCERT- Physics: Part 1 and Part 2
• NCERT- Mathematics: Part 1 and Part 2
• NCERT- Chemistry: Part 1 and part 2
• NCERT- Biology: Part 1 and part 2
• MTG BHU Explorer Screening and Mains 18 years Solved Papers by Dr. Sandeep Ahlawat
• MTG (Biology Today) CBSE PMT (Subscription)
• Higher Secondary Physics- Part 1 and Part 2
• Higher Secondary Mathematics- Part 1 and Part 2
• Higher Secondary Chemistry- Part 1 and Part 2
• Higher Secondary Biology- Part 1 and part 2
• Dinesh Uttaranchal Common Pre Medical Entrance Test Biology by K.N. Bhatia
• Chapter Wise Solutions of RAJASTHAN PMT Pre-Medical Test
• BHU Medical Entrance Exam Solved Papers
• Arihant BHU Entrance Examination solved Papers by Panel of Experts
• BHU Medical Entrance Solved Papers by Editorial Board

Coaching Centers for HP CPMET

• Takshila Institute
• Sahil study Circle
• Oasis Education Services
• Laureate Institute of Pharmacy
• J.R.S Tutorials
• Hierank School of Competitors
• Guru Dhronacharya
• Daswani Classes Limited
• Career Point
• Brilliants Tutorials Private Ltd
• B.R.M. Academy
• Allen Career Institute
• Aakash institute

Study Plan

The applicants who wish to get high score in the exam have to work hard for the exam. First they have to understand the syllabus for the exam. They have to divide the topics into small sections and fix the time for completing each topics. Give 4-5 hours regularly for preparing for the test. Try to cover all the topics within the limited time. There are various reference books are available in the market. Collect those books and prepare with them. Try to prepare short notes of the topics. Attend the exam with confidence. It helps the students to win the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of the exam will be published in the official website www.hpuniv.nic.in. All the details regarding the exam will be there in the website. Students must verify it regularly for knowing the information about their admission.

Score Validity

The exam score have validity of one year. For the next academic year new exam is conducted. The score of one exam is not enough for getting admission for the next year.