HSTES for Polytechnic – Haryana State Technical Education Society

The Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) is the nodal authority that manages admissions to Polytechnic diploma courses and various technical programs in Haryana. It ensures transparent counselling, fair seat allocation, and quality education standards.

HSTES – Haryana State Technical Education Society

Complete Guide for Polytechnic Admissions.


About HSTES – Haryana Polytechnic

ParticularsDetails
Admission AuthorityHaryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES)
Established2007
Governing BodyDepartment of Technical Education, Government of Haryana
Courses OfferedDiploma in Engineering, Pharmacy, Lateral Entry Diploma
Participating InstitutesGovernment & Private Polytechnics in Haryana
Official Websitewww.hstes.org.in

Features and Details of HSTES Polytechnic Admissions

FeaturesDetails
Admission BasisMerit-based (Qualifying Examination)
Entrance ExamOnly for Lateral Entry (DET-L); General Diploma admission is merit-based
Application ModeOnline Application and Counselling
Reservation PolicyAs per Haryana Government norms (SC, BC, EWS, PwD, TFW)
Counselling RoundsMultiple online rounds plus institute-level spot counselling
Fee StructureAffordable tuition fee in Government institutes; variable in Private institutes
Special InitiativesTuition Fee Waiver (TFW), SC Scholarship, Girls Scholarship

HSTES Exam Details

For B.Tech (Lateral Entry), an online common entrance test (OCET) is held, while B.Pharmacy admissions are based on an online entrance test conducted by HSTES. 

Exam NamePurposeModeEligibility Criteria
Diploma Entrance Test – Lateral Entry (DET-L)Admission to 2nd Year Diploma (Lateral Entry)Online CBTITI (2 years)/12th (PCM/Vocational)
General Diploma AdmissionAdmission to 1st Year DiplomaMerit-BasedPassed 10th with minimum 35% marks
Diploma PharmacyMerit-Based AdmissionMerit-BasedPassed 12th with PCM/PCB

HSTES Result Date Information

EventTentative Dates (2025 Cycle)
Online Application StartApril 2025
Last Date for RegistrationMay 2025
DET-L Entrance ExamJune 2025
DET-L Result DeclarationJune 2025
Merit List for Diploma/PharmacyJune 2025
Online Counselling RoundsJuly – August 2025
Spot Round CounsellingAugust – September 2025

HSTES Previous Year Statistics

YearTotal ApplicantsSeats AvailableOverall Admission Rate
2024~80,000~70,000~87%
2023~75,000~68,000~90%
2022~72,000~67,000~93%

Note: Data includes Diploma Engineering, Pharmacy, and Lateral Entry admissions.


Contact Information – HSTES

Contact DetailsInformation
Office AddressHaryana State Technical Education Society, Bays No. 7-12, Sector-4, Panchkula, Haryana – 134112
Phone Numbers+91-172-2598800, +91-172-2561607
Email IDonlineadmissionhelp@gmail.com
Official Websitewww.hstes.org.in
Office HoursMonday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is HSTES?

HSTES stands for Haryana State Technical Education Society, which manages admissions to diploma, pharmacy, and lateral entry programs in Haryana.

Is there an entrance exam for Haryana Polytechnic?

No entrance exam is require for 1st-year Diploma and Pharmacy; admissions are based on merit. Lateral Entry Diploma requires the DET-L exam.

What are the eligibility criteria for Diploma Engineering?

Passed Class 10 with at least 35% marks.

How is counselling conducted?

Counselling done online in multiple rounds, including choice filling and seat allotment.

When does HSTES counselling start?

Usually in June–July after the merit list or entrance test results are declare.

Are there scholarships or fee waivers?

Yes, schemes like TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) and SC Scholarship are available

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