HBTU Counselling 2027: Eligibility, Dates, Fees, Seat Matrix & Process

• Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• B.Tech programmes are offered across its engineering and chemical technology departments.

Major B.Tech programmes include:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Technology specializations, including Food, Oil, Paint, Plastic and Leather Technology

The final branches and available seats will be published in the official counselling seat matrix.

• Explore previous-year HBTU opening and closing ranks using the CollegeAlpha College Predictor.
• Compare branch-wise cutoffs based on JEE Main CRL rank, category, gender, Home State/Other State quota and counselling round.
• Check regular-round and subsequent-round cutoffs separately.

• Candidates must have a valid JEE Main rank and fulfil HBTU's prescribed academic requirements.
• Admission is based on JEE Main CRL rank, choice preferences, category and available seats.
• Uttar Pradesh Home State: Candidates who passed Class 12 from Uttar Pradesh are eligible without a separate domicile certificate.
• Candidates who passed Class 12 outside Uttar Pradesh may claim Home State eligibility if either parent is a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh and the prescribed certificate is provided.
• Other State: Eligible candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh can apply for the specified supernumerary seats.
• Special eligibility provisions apply to eligible wards of defence personnel and other notified categories.

Under the HBTU 2026 admission guidelines:

• Candidates must pass Class 12/Intermediate or equivalent from a recognized board.
• The qualifying examination must contain at least five subjects.
• Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, along with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or Computer Science.
• General/EWS: Minimum 55% aggregate in the prescribed three subjects.
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD: Minimum 50% aggregate in the prescribed three subjects.
• Candidates must also satisfy the applicable JEE Main eligibility conditions.

HBTU Counselling 2027 — To Be Announced

The schedule will include:

• Online registration and choice filling
• Round-wise seat allotment
• Document uploading and verification
• Freeze/Float selection and academic fee payment
• Internal sliding and additional counselling
• Final admission and university registration

2026 Reference: HBTU's regular process included multiple phases, seat allotment rounds and internal sliding.

HBTU 2026 Fee Structure

• The registration fee was non-refundable.
• Candidates selecting Float paid the Partial Academic Fee to retain their seat and seek upgradation.
• Candidates selecting Freeze were required to pay the full prescribed academic fee.
• Failure to pay within the deadline resulted in cancellation of the allotted seat.

• Home State: Seats are available to eligible Uttar Pradesh candidates.
• Other State: In 2026, 5% supernumerary seats were provided in each B.Tech discipline for eligible outside-Uttar Pradesh candidates.

Vertical Reservation — 2026

• SC: 21%
• ST: 2%
• OBC-NCL: 27%
• EWS: 10%, subject to applicable certificate requirements

Horizontal Reservation — 2026

• Female candidates (UPGL): 20%
• Defence personnel dependants (UPAF): 5%
• Persons with Disabilities (UPHC): 5%
• Dependants of Freedom Fighters (UPFF): 2%

Horizontal reservations are subject to applicable eligibility conditions. Other State candidates are eligible for the prescribed vertical reservation only.

• 1.Register on the official HBTU admissions portal using JEE Main details.
• 2.Pay the non-refundable registration fee.
• 3.Fill and submit B.Tech branch preferences carefully.
• 4.Check the round-wise seat allotment result.
• 5.If allotted a seat, upload the required documents for online verification.
• 6.Respond to verification queries within the deadline.
• 7.After successful verification, choose Freeze or Float according to availability.
• 8.Pay the required Full or Partial Academic Fee.
• 9.Participate in upgradation/internal sliding if eligible.
• 10.Download the provisional admission letter and complete university registration and reporting.

• Freeze: Accept the allotted branch and pay the Full Academic Fee.
• Float: Retain the allotted branch while seeking an upgrade to a higher-preference branch.
• Internal Sliding: Eligible admitted candidates may be considered for branch upgradation within HBTU based on previously submitted preferences and vacant seats.
• Students opting for Freeze must submit Yes/No willingness for internal sliding where applicable.
• Candidates allotted their first preference can only select Freeze under the 2026 rules.
• Float is not available in certain final rounds.
• Once submitted, choices cannot ordinarily be modified during the applicable counselling phase.

Documents generally required include:

• JEE Main scorecard/rank details
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
• Passport-size photograph and valid identity proof
• Uttar Pradesh domicile/parental residence certificate, if applicable
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, if applicable
• PwD, Defence or Freedom Fighter certificate, where claimed
• Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format
• Counselling registration, allotment and fee-payment documents

Candidates must upload clear documents and produce prescribed originals during verification.

• Counselling registration, seat allotment and initial document verification are conducted online.
• After allotment, candidates must upload the required documents and respond to any verification queries.
• Successful candidates must pay the prescribed academic fee and download their provisional admission letter.
• University ERP registration and final reporting must be completed according to HBTU instructions.
• Failure to complete verification, payment or reporting within the prescribed period can result in cancellation.

• Candidates may withdraw from the counselling process using the prescribed withdrawal option.
• The ₹2,500 registration fee was non-refundable in 2026.
• Refund of the Partial/Full Academic Fee depends on the applicable university refund policy and withdrawal date.
• Candidates must submit the prescribed withdrawal/refund information.
• Failure to complete mandatory counselling steps within the deadline may result in automatic cancellation.
• 2027 refund deadlines and deductions: To Be Announced.