Haryana Polytechnic Admission 2026: The Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE) and the Department of Technical Education, Haryana, have officially released the admission schedule for the academic session 2026-27. Online applications for the Diploma in Engineering (3 Years), Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry) (2 Years), and Diploma in Pharmacy have commenced today, April 21, 2026. This centralized admission process is the gateway for students seeking admission into various Government, Government-Aided, and Self-Financing polytechnic institutes across Haryana. Admission is strictly based on the merit of qualifying marks (10th or 12th) followed by online counseling. Below is the comprehensive guide on important dates, eligibility, fees, and the step-by-step application process.
Haryana Polytechnic Admission 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE) |
| Course Levels | Diploma Engg, Lateral Entry, Pharmacy & Degree |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Basis | Inter-se Merit of Qualifying Exam |
| Job Location | Haryana |
Important Dates
Diploma in Engineering (3 Years)
- Application Start Date: 21/04/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 18/05/2026
- Merit List Release: 20/05/2026
- 1st Counseling (Choice Filling): 21-25 May 2026
- 1st Seat Allotment: 26/05/2026
- 2nd Counseling (Choice Filling): 02-04 June 2026
Diploma in Engineering Lateral Entry (2 Years)
- Application Start Date: 21/04/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14/05/2026
- Merit List Release: 18/05/2026
- 1st Counseling (Choice Filling): 19-21 May 2026
- 1st Seat Allotment: 22/05/2026
Diploma Pharmacy
- Application Start Date: 22/04/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20/05/2026
- Merit List Release: 22/05/2026
- 1st Counseling (Choice Filling): 25-28 May 2026
- 1st Seat Allotment: 29/05/2026
B.Pharmacy
- Starting Date : 22/04/2026
- Last Date : 20/05/2026 11:59 PM
- Form Verification Date : 22 April To 21 May 2026
- Merit List Release Date : 22/05/2026
- 1st Counselling Schedule :-
- Choices Filling Date : 25-28 May 2026
- Seat Allotment : 29/05/2026
- Reporting at Allotted Institute : 01-03 June 2026
- 2nd Counselling Schedule :-
- Choices Filling Date : 05-08 June 2026
- Seat Allotment : 09/06/2026
- Reporting at Allotted Institute : 10-12 June 2026
- Commencement of Session : 01/08/2026
B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry)
- Starting Date : 20/05/2026
- Last Date : 19/06/2026 11:59 PM
- Fees Last Date : 19/06/2026
- Entrance Exam Date : 25/06/2026
- Exam Admit Card : 22/06/2026
- Result / Rank Card Out : 03/07/2026
- 1st Counselling Schedule :-
- Choices Filling Date : 10-13 July 2026
- Seat Allotment Date : 14/07/2026
- Reporting at Allotted Institute : 15-17 July 2026
- 2nd Counselling Schedule :-
- Choices Filling Date : 20-22 July 2026
- Seat Allotment Date : 23/07/2026
- Reporting at Allotted Institute : 24-27 July 2026
- Last Date for Full Fee Refund : 10/08/2026
Application Fee Details
- General (Male): ₹1000/-
- SC / BC / PH / ESM / Females: ₹700/-
- EWS / KM / HGST: ₹700/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
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Course-Wise Eligibility & Qualification
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
| Diploma Engineering | 3 Years | Passed Class 10th from a recognized board. |
| Diploma Engg. (Lateral Entry) | 2 Years | Passed Class 12th (PCM) OR 2-Year ITI course. |
| Diploma Pharmacy | 2 Years | Passed Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology. |
| B.E / B.Tech | 4 Years | Passed Class 12th with Physics, Maths, and Chemistry/CS. |
| B.Architecture | 5 Years | 12th Passed with Physics, Maths, Chemistry / Biology. |
| B.Pharmacy | 4 Years | 12th Passed with PCM / PCB. |
| B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) | 3 Years | Diploma in Pharmacy. |
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Documents required for Haryana diploma counseling 2026
Candidates must keep scanned copies (PDF/JPG format, approx. 100KB) of the following documents ready for online upload and physical reporting:
At the Time of Registration:
- Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra): Mandatory for all Haryana residents.
- Class 10th Marksheet: For DOB and basic eligibility.
- Class 12th / ITI Marksheet: (If applying for Lateral Entry or Pharmacy).
- Recent Passport Size Photo: (Color, with light background).
- Scanned Signature: (On plain white paper).
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number: For OTP and communication.
At the Time of Counseling/Reporting:
- Aadhaar Card: For identity verification.
- Online Merit/Rank Card: Downloaded from the portal.
- Seat Allotment Letter: Issued after counseling rounds.
- Character Certificate: From the last attended institute.
- Domicile Certificate: For Haryana residents.
- Category Certificate: (SC/BC/EWS/PH/ESM) if applicable.
- Income Certificate: (For TFW or EWS seats).
- Medical Fitness Certificate: From a Government Medical Practitioner.
- Gap Year Affidavit: (If there is a study gap after the qualifying exam).
How to Apply for the Haryana Polytechnic Online Form 2026?
- Visit the official HSTES admission portal: techadmissionshry.gov.in.
- Click on “New Registration” and select the course you wish to apply for.
- Fill in your personal details, including your Family ID (PPP) for automatic data verification (for Haryana residents).
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and qualifying marksheet.
- Pay the application fee for your category via the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the Registration Slip.
- Counseling: After the merit list is out, log in again during the “Choice Filling” dates to select your preferred colleges and branches.
Important Related Links
| Title | Date | Link |
| Fill Online Form | 21/04/2026 | Apply Now |
| B.Pharmacy Prospectus | 29/04/2026 | Download |
| Detailed Admission Schedule | 20/04/2026 | Download |
| Official Admission Prospectus | 20/04/2026 | Download |
| HSBTE Official Website | 20/04/2026 | Visit Now |
FAQs – Haryana Polytechnic Lateral Entry Merit List
Ans: No. Admission for Diploma in Engineering and Pharmacy is done based on Inter-se Merit of the qualifying examination (10th/12th marks).
Ans: The merit list for the 3-year Diploma in Engineering is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2026.
Ans: Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria for both, you can apply separately by paying the required fees for each course.
Ans: The last date for Diploma Lateral Entry registration is May 14, 2026.