Question 1

What is the entrance exam for UIIT Shimla B.Tech admission?

Accepted Answer

UIIT Shimla B.Tech admission is through the HPU Common Entrance Test, also known as UIIT HPU CET. This is conducted by Himachal Pradesh University, not HPCET by HPTU. The test has two papers: Paper I covers Physics and Mathematics (100 MCQs), and Paper II covers Aptitude, IT General Knowledge, and English (100 MCQs).

Question 2

How many B.Tech seats are available at UIIT Shimla in 2026?

Accepted Answer

UIIT Shimla offers 564 total B.Tech seats in 2026-27. Each branch has 75 base seats and 19 supernumerary seats. The six branches are IT, CSE, CSE (AI and ML), Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Question 3

What is the HP domicile quota at UIIT Shimla?

Accepted Answer

60% of seats per branch go to HP domicile candidates. These are candidates who passed Class 12 from a school within Himachal Pradesh. The remaining 40% of seats are open to All-India candidates. Separate merit lists are released for both categories.

Question 4

What are the minimum marks required for UIIT Shimla B.Tech admission?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need at least 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and one elective subject. SC/ST/PH candidates need 45%. The age limit is 22 years as on July 1 of the admission year. A valid HPU CET rank is also mandatory for admission.

Question 5

Is GATE required for M.Tech admission at UIIT Shimla?

Accepted Answer

No. UIIT Shimla M.Tech admission is merit-based on qualifying degree marks only. GATE is not required. Candidates need 55% in B.Tech, BE, or MCA from a recognized university.

Question 6

What is the last date to apply for UIIT Shimla B.Tech admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

The B.Tech fresh entry application deadline was May 30, 2026 and is now closed. For B.Tech lateral entry, the deadline is July 20, 2026. The application portal is at nadmissions.hpushimla.in. M.Tech dates are yet to be announced.

Question 7

What is the application fee for UIIT Shimla B.Tech?

Accepted Answer

The B.Tech application fee is INR 1,400 for General category candidates. SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates pay INR 1,250. Payment is made online through nadmissions.hpushimla.in during the application period.

Question 8

Does UIIT Shimla offer direct or management quota admission?

Accepted Answer

No. UIIT Shimla is a constituent institute of Himachal Pradesh University. All B.Tech seats are filled through merit-based HPU CET counselling. There is no management quota or direct admission route at UIIT Shimla.

Question 9

What scholarships are available at UIIT Shimla?

Accepted Answer

UIIT Shimla offers a merit scholarship of INR 500 per month for top performers. SC/ST/EWS and single girl child candidates get a 50% tuition fee waiver. Students with at least 40% disability get a 100% tuition fee waiver. Candidates scoring above 90% in Class 12 are also eligible for a full tuition fee waiver per semester.

Question 10

What are the test centres for the UIIT Shimla HPU Common Entrance Test?

Accepted Answer

The HPU Common Entrance Test for UIIT Shimla is conducted at Shimla, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, and Delhi. Candidates select their preferred centre while filling the online application form on nadmissions.hpushimla.in.

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