The Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) has released the official counselling schedule for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates seeking admission into B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharmacy, Diploma Engineering, and Diploma Pharmacy courses across Haryana can now access the complete timetable at hstes.org.in. The centralized process includes online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting.
HSTES oversees the technical and professional admissions across state institutes. Applicants must strictly follow the published deadlines to lock in their choices and claim their allotted seats.
Overview of HSTES Counselling 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharmacy, Diploma Engineering, Diploma Pharmacy |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Counselling Type | Centralized Online Counselling |
| Basis of Admission | JEE Main (B.Tech), NATA (B.Arch), OCET (B.Pharmacy), Merit (Diploma) |
| Official Website | https://www.hstes.org.in |
HSTES B.Tech & B.Arch Counselling Dates 2026-27
| Event | B.Tech (JEE Main Based) | B.Arch (NATA Based) |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Deposition | 06/05/2026 to 19/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 to 30/06/2026 |
| Fresh Registration for 2nd Counselling | 30/06/2026 to 06/07/2026 | Not Applicable |
| Verification of Application Forms | Not Applicable | 01/06/2026 to 02/07/2026 |
| Merit List Display | Not Applicable | 07/07/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Choice Filling | 10/06/2026 to 18/06/2026 | 07/07/2026 to 12/07/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Seat Allotment | 19/06/2026 | 13/07/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Physical Reporting | 22/06/2026 to 25/06/2026 | 14/07/2026 to 16/07/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Choice Filling | 30/06/2026 to 06/07/2026 | 17/07/2026 to 20/07/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Seat Allotment | 07/07/2026 | 21/07/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Physical Reporting | 08/07/2026 to 10/07/2026 | 22/07/2026 to 24/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Full Fee Refund | 31/07/2026 | 31/07/2026 |
| Final Admission Cut-off Date | 14/08/2026 | 14/08/2026 |
HSTES B.Pharmacy Counselling Dates 2026-27
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Deposition | 29/04/2026 to 08/06/2026 |
| Registration Fees Deposition | 29/04/2026 to 09/06/2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | 12/06/2026 |
| OCET-2026 Exam Dates | 15/06/2026 to 22/06/2026 |
| Merit Rank Display | 25/06/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Choice Filling | 26/06/2026 to 30/06/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Seat Allotment | 01/07/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Physical Reporting | 02/07/2026 to 06/07/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Choice Filling | 08/07/2026 to 13/07/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Seat Allotment | 14/07/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Physical Reporting | 15/07/2026 to 17/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Full Fee Refund | 10/08/2026 |
| Final Admission Cut-off Date | 15/08/2026 |
HSTES Diploma Engineering Counselling Dates 2026-27
| Event | Diploma Engineering | Diploma Engineering (Lateral) |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Deposition | 21/04/2026 to 18/05/2026 | 22/04/2026 to 14/05/2026 |
| Online Verification of Marks | 21/04/2026 to 19/05/2026 | 22/04/2026 to 15/05/2026 |
| Merit List Display | 20/05/2026 | 18/05/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Choice Filling | 21/05/2026 to 25/05/2026 | 19/05/2026 to 21/05/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Seat Allotment | 26/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Physical Reporting | 28/05/2026 to 01/06/2026 | 25/05/2026 to 28/05/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Choice Filling | 02/06/2026 to 04/06/2026 | 29/05/2026 to 02/06/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Seat Allotment | 05/06/2026 | 03/06/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Physical Reporting | 08/06/2026 to 10/06/2026 | 04/06/2026 to 08/06/2026 |
| Start of Academic Session | 14/08/2026 | 14/08/2026 |
HSTES Diploma Pharmacy Counselling Dates 2026-27
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission Brochure Available | From 13/04/2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Deposition | 23/04/2026 to 20/05/2026 |
| Online Verification of Marks | 23/04/2026 to 21/05/2026 |
| Merit List Display | 22/05/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Choice Filling | 25/05/2026 to 28/05/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Seat Allotment | 29/05/2026 |
| 1st Counselling – Physical Reporting | 01/06/2026 to 03/06/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Choice Filling | 05/06/2026 to 08/06/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Seat Allotment | 09/06/2026 |
| 2nd Counselling – Physical Reporting | 10/06/2026 to 12/06/2026 |
| Start of Academic Session | 01/08/2026 |
| Final Admission Cut-off Date | 15/08/2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Tech: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- B.Arch: Must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and possess a valid NATA score.
- B.Pharmacy: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
- Diploma in Engineering: Must have completed the 10th standard.
- Diploma Pharmacy: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
How to Participate in HSTES Counselling 2026
Click the official apply link below to complete your registration, submit your choices, and review seat allotment results directly on the HSTES portal. Ensure you have your academic certificates, entrance scorecards, and ID proofs ready before beginning.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notice/Key Dates | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How do I register for the 2026 HSTES counselling process?
Ans. You need to sign up online through the official HSTES portal at hstes.org.in. Once registered, pay the required fee and submit your branch and college choices before the deadline.
Q2. When is the final date to register for B.Tech counselling?
Ans. The registration window for B.Tech (based on JEE Main) closes on June 19, 2026. Be sure to complete your fee payment and form submission before then.
Q3. Which documents should I keep ready for verification?
Ans. Make sure you have your educational mark sheets, valid entrance exam scorecards (like JEE Main or NATA), domicile certificate, and a government-issued photo ID handy during physical reporting.
Q4. On what basis are B.Tech seats allotted in Haryana?
Ans. All B.Tech admissions through HSTES are strictly based on the candidate’s JEE Main rank and the college choices they lock in during counselling.
Q5. Will I get a refund if I decide to withdraw my admission?
Ans. Yes, you can request a full fee refund, provided you do so on or before July 31, 2026, as per the official guidelines.
Q6. Am I allowed to sit for the second round if I don’t get my preferred seat?
Ans. Absolutely. If you aren’t satisfied with your first-round allotment, you can register fresh or update your choices for the second counselling round.
Q7. Where is the official seat allotment result published?
Ans. All merit lists and seat allotment results are published exclusively on the official Haryana State Technical Education Society website (hstes.org.in).
