HPCET Counselling

No, you will not be able to present your defence certificate on the HPCET counselling date. The defence certificate verification is a mandatory step in the counselling process and it must be completed before the counselling date. If you do not verify your defence certificate, your application will not be considered for counselling.The defence certificate verification is usually done a few weeks before the counselling date. The dates for the verification are usually announced in the counselling schedule. You will need to bring your original defence certificate and a photocopy of the certificate to the verification venue. The verification process is usually quick and easy.If you have not verified your defence certificate by the given date, you will need to contact the HPCET authorities to see if there is anything you can do to still be considered for counselling. However, it is unlikely that they will be able to help you.Here are some tips to avoid missing the defence certificate verification date:Check the counselling schedule carefully and make sure you know the dates for the defence certificate verification.Set a reminder on your phone or calendar so you don't forget the date.Keep your original defence certificate in a safe place so you don't lose it.Make a photocopy of your defence certificate so you have a spare copy.