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

HSTES counselling includes:

• Government engineering colleges in Haryana
• University Institutes of Engineering and Technology
• State university teaching departments
• Government-aided engineering institutions
• Private engineering colleges participating in HSTES counselling
• Other approved technical institutions in Haryana

The institute-wise programme list and sanctioned intake are published in the official prospectus/seat matrix.

• Explore previous-year HSTES opening and closing ranks through the CollegeAlpha College Predictor.
• Filter by college, branch, category, quota and counselling round.
• Haryana State and All India seat availability should be considered separately.

• Candidates must have the prescribed Class 12 qualification and meet the admission conditions of their selected programme.
• B.Tech admission is primarily based on JEE Main Paper 1 merit.
• Haryana residents may claim state reservation benefits subject to documentation.
• Candidates from other states may participate in eligible seat categories.
• Additional eligibility applies to TFW, EWS, Haryana Government School Topper and other special seats.

Under the 2026 rules:

• Candidates must pass Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Required subjects depend on the engineering discipline; commonly Physics and Mathematics are compulsory with a prescribed third subject.
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the relevant subjects.
• Minimum 40% aggregate for eligible reserved-category candidates.
• Approved Diploma and D.Voc. pathways may also be considered under specified admission conditions.

HSTES Counselling 2027 — To Be Announced

• Registration and fee payment
• Category/document verification
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment results
• Admission fee payment and institute reporting
• Subsequent counselling and vacant-seat admission

HSTES 2026:

• Registration fees were non-refundable.
• Candidates must pay the allotted institute's prescribed academic fees separately.
• 2027 registration fee: To Be Announced.

• Seats are allocated according to the approved intake and applicable Haryana Government reservation rules.
• Haryana State and All India/other applicable seat categories are provided as specified.
• Reservations include eligible SC, BC, EWS and PwD candidates.
• Special categories include Haryana Government School Toppers (HGST) and Kashmiri Migrants, wherever applicable.
• Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) seats may be available, subject to income and other eligibility conditions.
• The final approved seat matrix determines category-wise availability.

• 1.Register on the official Haryana technical admissions portal.
• 2.Enter JEE Main and Class 12 details.
• 3.Select applicable reservation and special-category claims.
• 4.Upload documents and pay the registration fee.
• 5.Fill and lock college–branch choices.
• 6.Check the round-wise allotment result.
• 7.Complete the prescribed allotment acceptance steps.
• 8.Report to the allotted institute and complete fee payment and verification.

• Seat allocation is based on JEE Main merit, category, preference order and seat availability.
• Candidates may participate in subsequent rounds according to their earlier allotment and reporting status.
• Re-allotment or upgradation opportunities depend on the published counselling rules.
• A candidate receiving a new allotment must complete the required reporting procedure.
• Failure to report within the prescribed period can lead to cancellation.

Documents generally required include:

• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
• JEE Main rank card
• Recent photograph and signature
• Valid identity proof
• Haryana resident certificate/PPP-related details, where required
• Caste, income, EWS or PwD certificates, if applicable
• TFW, HGST, Kashmiri Migrant or other special-category certificates
• Registration and seat allotment documents

• Counselling registration, choice submission and allotment are conducted online.
• Candidates must report as prescribed to the allotted institute after allotment.
• Original documents and category claims are verified during the admission process.
• The balance admission fee and prescribed institutional charges must be paid to confirm admission.

Under the HSTES 2026 rules:

• Registration fees of ₹1,000/₹700 were non-refundable.
• If a student withdrew before the beginning of the course, the institution was required to refund the collected amount after a processing deduction of not more than ₹1,000.
• If a vacated seat was filled by the applicable deadline, further refund provisions applied after permitted deductions.
• Refund eligibility after joining depends on the applicable AICTE and institution rules.