HSTES Diploma Counselling 2026
Online registration for Diploma Engineering starts April 15, 2026 , as part of the HSTES Diploma Counselling 2026 schedule released by the authority. The admission brochure went live on April 13, 2026 on official portals and registrations open across programmes on specified dates.
HSTES Diploma Counselling 2026: Important dates
Below are the main dates you must note. All merit lists are published at 5:00 PM on the day shown.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Brochure available on official sites | April 13, 2026 |
| Diploma Engineering registration & fee deposit | April 15 – May 18, 2026 |
| Diploma Engineering online verification | April 15 – May 19, 2026 |
| Diploma Engineering merit list | May 20, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Diploma Engineering choice filling | May 21 – May 25, 2026 |
| Diploma Engineering seat allotment | May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Diploma Engineering physical reporting | May 28 – June 1, 2026 |
| Lateral Entry registration & fee deposit | April 16 – May 14, 2026 |
| Lateral Entry online verification | April 16 – May 15, 2026 |
| Lateral Entry merit list | May 18, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Lateral Entry choice filling | May 19 – May 21, 2026 |
| Lateral Entry seat allotment | May 22, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Lateral Entry physical reporting | May 25 – May 28, 2026 |
| Diploma Pharmacy registration & fee deposit | April 20 – May 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Diploma Pharmacy verification | April 20 – May 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Diploma Pharmacy merit list | May 22, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Diploma Pharmacy seat allotment | May 29, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Diploma Pharmacy physical reporting | June 1 – June 3, 2026 |
| Academic session starts — Engineering | August 14, 2026 |
| Academic session starts — Pharmacy | August 1, 2026 |
| Final admission cut-off — Engineering & Lateral Entry | August 14, 2026 |
| Final admission cut-off — Pharmacy | August 15, 2026 |
HSTES Diploma Counselling 2026: How to apply
Register and pay the non-refundable fee at the admission portal techadmissionshry.gov.in. The admission brochure and detailed instructions are available on the official HSTES and technical education department websites.
Complete these steps: register online, deposit the fee, get documents verified at designated centres, participate in choice filling and accept seat allotments. Merit will be prepared only for candidates who complete online verification after fee payment.
Fees, eligibility and verification
| Category | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable) |
| Reserved categories | Rs. 700 (non-refundable) |
Admissions are based on inter-se-merit of the qualifying exam. Haryana residents should have a valid PPP ID for auto verification. Accepted payment modes include debit/credit card, UPI and net banking.
Second counselling rounds are scheduled for early June 2026. Around 75% of seats in private polytechnics are included in HSTES counselling. Physical reporting windows typically last 2–5 days per round.
FAQs
When does Diploma Engineering registration start?
April 15, 2026.
When will the Diploma Engineering merit list be released?
May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM .
Where do I register and pay the fee?
Register and pay at techadmissionshry.gov.in using card, UPI or net banking.
Is online verification mandatory?
Yes. Merit is prepared only for candidates who complete online verification after fee deposit.
What is the registration fee?
Rs. 1,000 for general category and Rs. 700 for reserved categories (non-refundable).
Do Haryana residents need a PPP ID?
Yes. Haryana resident candidates must have a valid PPP ID for automatic verification.
When do academic sessions start?
Engineering starts on August 14, 2026 and Pharmacy on August 1, 2026 .
When is the final cut-off for admissions?
Final admission cut-off: August 14, 2026 for Engineering & Lateral Entry, August 15, 2026 for Pharmacy.