Haryana LEET – Complete Overview
Complete guide to Haryana LEET exam, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation tips and important dates.
What is HSBTE LEET?
HSBTE LEET (Haryana State Board of Technical Education Lateral Entry Engineering Test) is the common online entrance test for admission to the 2nd year (3rd semester) of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) courses in Haryana, as per the official B.Tech (LEET) and B.Pharmacy LEET brochures.
| Exam Full Name | HSBTE Lateral Entry Engineering Test (LEET) |
| Conducting Body | Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) |
| Courses | B.Tech (Lateral Entry), B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) |
| Admission Into | 2nd Year / 3rd Semester |
| Exam Mode | Common Online Entrance Test (Computer-Based) |
| Official Portal | techadmissionshry.gov.in / hstes.org.in |
- ✓Common online entrance test for all eligible diploma holders (and B.Sc. where permitted)
- ✓Direct admission to 2nd year (3rd semester) B.Tech / B.Pharmacy in participating institutions
- ✓Single state-level merit list used for counselling and seat allotment
- ✓Syllabus aligned with AICTE / HSBTE diploma curriculum and pharmacy diploma syllabus
Eligibility Criteria
- ✓Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate branch from a recognised State Board / University. Some years also permit B.Sc. (with Mathematics) — confirm in the current brochure.
- ✓Minimum Marks: Minimum aggregate percentage as notified by HSTES for that session (category-wise). Always follow the latest prospectus instead of any fixed number mentioned elsewhere.
- ✓Domicile & Reservation: Rules, backlog conditions and any additional requirements are exactly as given in the B.Tech LEET admission brochure.
- ✓Qualification: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
- ✓Minimum Marks & Registration: Category-wise minimum percentage and State Pharmacy Council registration requirements are to be followed exactly as written in the latest B.Pharmacy LEET prospectus.
Exam Pattern
The official scheme of entrance test for B.E./B.Tech (LEET) 2025 describes a single common online paper for all diploma streams:
| Feature | B.Tech LEET | B.Pharmacy LEET |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Online CBT | Online CBT |
| Duration | 90 Minutes | As per OCET brochure |
| Total Questions | 90 MCQs | As per OCET brochure |
| Total Marks | 90 Marks | As per OCET brochure |
| Marking Scheme | +1 per correct answer | +1 per correct answer |
| Negative Marking | None ✅ | None ✅ |
| Language | English | English |
📊 Section-wise Distribution – B.Tech LEET
💊 B.Pharmacy LEET Exam Pattern
For B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry, the scheme and syllabus are defined through the separate OCET / B.Pharmacy LEET documents. Refer to the latest B.Pharmacy LEET prospectus and OCET syllabus for exact details.
Application Process
The application process for HSBTE LEET is conducted entirely online through the official portal. Follow these steps to complete your application:
Go to hsbte.org.in or the LEET portal techadmissionshry.gov.in and look for the LEET 2026 notification link.
Click "New Registration" and create an account with your valid email address and mobile number. Verify both via OTP.
- Personal details – name, date of birth, gender, category, domicile
- Academic details – diploma / B.Sc. marks, institution, year of passing
- Course selection – B.Tech or B.Pharmacy, preferred branches
- Examination centre – select preferred exam city
- Passport-size photograph (JPG, max 50 KB)
- Signature (JPG, max 20 KB)
- Diploma / B.Sc. marksheet and certificate
- Domicile certificate & category certificate (if applicable)
Pay online via Debit / Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. General category – ₹1000 | Reserved categories – ₹500 (subject to change per official notification). Fee is non-refundable.
Review all details carefully, submit the form, and download the confirmation page. Keep login credentials safe for future use.
Admit cards are released approximately 1 week before the exam. Download and print it — carry it along with a valid photo ID on exam day.
Important Dates
Dates below are tentative and based on previous year trends. Always verify exact dates from the official HSTES notification.
Available Branches
HSBTE LEET offers admission to various engineering and pharmacy branches across multiple colleges in Haryana. Branch availability varies each year based on seat availability and college infrastructure.
4-year undergraduate programme covering pharmaceutical sciences, drug formulation, pharmacology and pharmacy practice.
Preparation Tips
Plan a 2–3 month study schedule with daily targets for theory revision, PYQ solving and mock tests. Stick to it consistently.
Revise core Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from your HSBTE-prescribed diploma textbooks. Strong fundamentals carry the most marks.
Solve at least 5 years of LEET PYQ under timed conditions. This is the most accurate predictor of your actual exam performance.
Simulate exam-day conditions weekly — 90 questions in 90 minutes, no phone. Track speed and accuracy improvements each time.
Maintain a formula sheet for Mathematics and Physics. Review it daily in the final 2 weeks before the exam.
Stay updated with exam notifications. Maintain good health, sleep well and manage stress — exam-day performance depends on it.
Counselling Process
The counselling process for HSBTE LEET is conducted online in multiple rounds to ensure fair and transparent seat allocation based on merit and candidate preferences.
- After result declaration, login with your LEET application credentials
- Fill counselling registration form and pay counselling fee (if applicable)
- Download counselling registration slip
- Browse available colleges and branches on the portal
- Select and arrange choices in order of preference (most preferred first)
- You can typically add 50–100 choices — fill as many as possible
Review all selected choices carefully and lock before the deadline. Once locked, choices cannot be modified. Download the locked-choices confirmation.
- Based on LEET rank / merit, locked preferences, category and seat availability
- Allotment results published online — download seat allotment letter
- Multiple rounds: Round 1 → Round 2 → Spot Counselling (if seats remain)
- Report to designated verification centre with all original documents
- LEET Admit Card, Rank Card, Seat Allotment Letter
- Diploma / B.Sc. marksheets, 10th certificate, domicile, category certificate, photo ID
Pay admission fee online or at the college. Report on the specified date, submit all documents and complete admission formalities.