Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), formerly known as Thapar University,is a private Deemed-to-be University established in 1956 in Patiala, Punjab. Thapar University is a top-ranked innovation-driven university accredited with an ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC. It has been ranked 22nd among all Private and Government Universities in India by NIRF Ranking 2023. The university is also ranked 40th in the Overall Category, 20th in Engineering, 49th in Management, and 34th in Research by NIRF 2023.Â
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ToggleThapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers UG, PG, and, Ph.D. programs in various specializations in the field of Engineering, Management, Science, and Liberal Arts. B.Tech and MBAare the flagship programs offered by the institute. The university also offers M.Tech, MA, MCA, and M.Sc degrees at the postgraduate level. Admission to Thapar University isboth entrance and merit-based. TIET accepts national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, MAT, GMAT, NEET, etc for admission. Additionally, it also offers admission to various courses based on merit in the last qualifying examination.Â
Thapar University has a vibrant campus spread across 250 acres with 11,000+ Students, 7 Schools, and 2 Campuses at Patiala and Dera Bassi. TIET Patiala has institutional MoUs with top universities globally such as Virginia Tech, Trinity College, University of New South Wales, and various others. In Thapar University Placements 2023, over 334 Recruiters have presented a total of 1,884 Job Offers to the students till July 15, 2023. Moreover, around 1,774 students have been placedso far with Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wipro, IBM, and other MNCs being the top recruiters. TIET also offers various scholarships to deserving UG and PG students on the basis of merit and family income.Â
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Thapar University Highlights | |
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Name of University | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) |
Established | Institute Type | 1956 | Private Deemed-to-be University |
Location | P.O Box 32, Bhadson Road, Patiala, Punjab |
Campus Size | 250 Acres |
Approved By | UGC & AICTE |
NAAC Accreditation | A+ |
Rankings 2024 | NIRF Ranking 2023 (University): 22nd  QS World University Rankings 2025: =63 (Asian University Rankings) |
Flagship Courses | B.Tech & MBA |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based & Merit-Based |
Total Number of Schools | 7 |
Total Number of Departments | 9 |
Entrance Exams | TMAT & National-Level Entrance Exams such as JEE Main/ NEET/ CAT/ MAT, etc. |
Top Recruiters | Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wipro, IBM, Infosys |
Official Website | www.thapar.edu |
Thapar University Admission 2024 is open for BA, BBA, B.Sc & MA. The university is also inviting applications for MBA. Candidates can apply online for admission on the official website of Thapar University.
Here are the important dates for Thapar University Admission 2024
Thapar University MBA Admission 2024Â | ||
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Events | Dates – Phase 1 | |
 | Offline | Online |
Final Counselling & Fee Deposit | Monday, 26th February, 2024 | Thursday, 21st March , 2024 |
Start of Academic Session | Monday, 22nd July , 2024 | Monday, 22nd July , 2024 |
Thapar University Admission 2024Â | |
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Event | Dates |
Thapar University Admission 2024 for BA, BBA, B.Sc & MA | Ongoing |
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is one of the top-ranked universities in India by various national and international ranking agencies. Thapar University has been ranked at 22nd position in the University Category and 40th in the Overall Category in NIRF Ranking 2023. The university is placed in the rank band of 601-800 globally and has been ranked 10th ​among the Top Universities of India as per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. TIET has also been ranked 145th in THE Asia University Rankings 2023.
Here is Thapar University Ranking in different fields through the top-ranking agencies:Â
Agency | Category | Rank / Band |
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NIRF 2023 | Overall | 40 |
Engineering | 20 | |
University | 22 | |
Management | 49 | |
Research | 34 | |
QS World University Rankings 2025 | World Universities | 851-900 |
WUR Ranking by Subject | 401-450 | |
Sustainability Ranking | 637 | |
Asian University Rankings | 63 | |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 | World Universities | 601-800 |
Asia University | 201-250 | |
Impact Ranking | 1001-1500 | |
QS Asia University Rankings 2023 | Asian Universities | 228 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in the streams of Engineering, Management, Computer Application, Science, and Liberal Arts. At the Undergraduate level, Thapar University offers BE/BTech, B.Sc, BBA, and BA. At the Postgraduate level, it offers MA, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and MSc. The university also offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations at the Doctoral level.Â
Here are the complete details about Thapar University Courses & Fees:Â
Course | Course Fee | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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B.Tech | INR 1,95,300 – INR 2,18,900 Per Semester | Passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology in Aggregate | JEE Main or Merit-Based (10+2) |
B.E | INR 1,95,300 – INR 2,38,600Â Per Semester | ||
MBA | INR 2,72,600Â Per Semester | Graduation/Post-Graduation in any discipline with 50% Marks in Aggregate | TMAT/Â CAT/ MAT/Â XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT + Interview |
BA (Hons) | 4,70,000 Per Annum | 10+2 or equivalent with 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST Candidates) in Aggregate of any five subjects including English as a mandatory subject. | Online Test + Personal Interview |
BBA (Hons) | |||
B.Sc (Hons) | |||
M.Sc | INR 70,600 Per Semester | Bachelor’s Degree in Science in the relevant subject with 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) in Aggregate. | Merit-Based (Class 12th – 40% Weightage & Graduation- 60% Weightage) |
MCA | INR 1,02,700 Per Semester | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a Recognized University with at least 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) and Must have Mathematics as a Subject at 10+2/Graduation. | Merit in Class 10th, 12th & Graduation |
M.E | INR 89,500 – INR 99,700 Per Semester | B.E./B.Tech. Degree in relevant Engineering stream with 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) in Aggregate | GATE & Merit-Based for Vacant Seats, if any |
M.Tech | |||
M.A. | INR 50,600 Per Semester | Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Honors) or /Biology/Human Physiology /Arts/ Science/ Allied Sciences OR B.Tech with 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST) in Aggregate with Psychology as one of the Subjects. | Merit in Class 12th & Graduation |
Ph.D. | INRÂ 20,000 Per Semester (GATE/NET) & INRÂ 46,730Â Per Semester (Non-GATE/NET) | M.E./ M.Tech/ MCA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Pharma/ M.A/ M.B.A./ C.A. or equivalent with Minimum CGPA of 6.00 on or 60% Marks (55% in case of SC/ST/Differently-Abled candidates) in Aggregate OR have qualified the GATE / CSIR-UGC NET or any other National Exam. | TIET Entrance Test / GATE / CSIR-UGC NET + Interview |
Admissions at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology are both entrance and merit-based. Thapar University accepts various national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, NEET, GATE, CAT/ GATE/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT, and UGC NET for admission to various courses. Candidates without national-level scores are given admission based on either merit or an entrance test conducted by the university.
Given below is the course-wise admission criteria at Thapar University:Â
Course | Admission Criteria |
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B.Tech | JEE Main Scores for 50% of Seats & Merit in Class 12 for Rest 50% of Seats |
BA, B.Sc, BBA | Online Aptitude Test + Interview |
MA, M.Sc, MCA | Merit-Based |
MBA | TMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT + Interview |
M.Tech | GATEÂ &Â Merit-Based for Vacant Seats, if any |
PhD | TIET Entrance Test / GATE / CSIR-UGC NET + Interview |
Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses at Thapar University need to apply online on its official website after checking the eligibility and selection requirements. Here are the steps to apply for Thapar University Admission 2024:Â
Thapar University Placements 2023 is ongoing for different courses. As of July 15, 2023, 334 recruiters have participated in the placement drive and a total of 1,884 placement offers have been made to the students. Among the total 1884 offers, 1664 students received single offers, and 110 students received multiple offers. A total of 1,774 students have been placed so far in Thapar University Placements 2023. Some of the top recruiters of Thapar University Placements 2023 included Whirlpool, Zomato, Deloitte, Edelweiss, IBM, etc.
Given below is the table representing the highlights of Thapar University Placements 2023:
Particulars | Placements Statistics 2023 |
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Number of Participating Recruiters | 334 |
Number of Students Placed | 1774 |
Total Number of Placement Offers | 1884 |
Number of Students Receiving Single Offer Each | 1664 |
Number of Students Receiving Multiple Offers Each | 110 |
Some of the top recruiters at Thapar University Placements are as follows:Â
Thapar University Top Recruiters | |||
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Amazon | Microsoft | Deloitte | Wipro |
IBM | Infosys | HSBC | Whirlpool |
J.P. Morgan | Samsung | CISCO | DE Shaw & Co |
Thapar University Cutoff is released for the B.Tech program based on Class 12 and JEE Main percentiles. The institute releases different cutoff lists for candidates belonging to Punjab and outside Punjab. Thapar University Cutoff is usually higher for other state students compared to the cutoff percentile set for candidates belonging to Punjab. Given below is the Thapar University B.Tech Cutoff for Round 1 for candidates belonging to states other than Punjab:Â
Thapar University B.Tech/ BE Cutoff 2023 (Outside Punjab) | |||
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Specializations | GEN (JEE Main 2023 Percentile) | GEN (Class 12 Percentile) | |
BE in Computer Engineering (COE) | 94.47 | 95.333 | |
BE in Computer Science and Engineering (COPC)Â (Patiala Campus) | 98.06 | 97.333 | |
BE in Computer Science and Engineering & Business Systems (COBS) | 96.66 | 96 | |
BE in Computer Science and Engineering (COSE) (Derabassi Campus) | 94.87 | 95.333 | |
BE in Electrical and Computer Engineering (EEC) | 92.58 | 94.333 | |
BE in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 91.72 | 94.333 | |
BE in Electronics and Computer Engineering (ENC) | 93.33 | 94.00 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers various merit scholarships under all the programs. Given below are the details about some major Thapar University Scholarships:Â
The details about the scholarship offered to B.Tech/BE Students are as follows:Â
Name of Scholarship | Eligibility | Value of Scholarship |
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Merit Scholarship 1 | Aggregate Marks ≥ 95% at 10+2 Level First 50 Students irrespective of branch on the basis of AIR of JEE Main -2023 | Tuition Fee + Deposit Fee Waived Off |
Merit Scholarship 2 | Aggregate Marks ≥ 90% at 10+2 Level Next 60 Students irrespective of branch on the basis of AIR of JEE Main -2023 | Tuition Fee Waived Off |
Merit Scholarship 3 | Aggregate Marks ≥ 85% at 10+2 Level First 10% of Admitted Students (other than over and above intake) in each discipline on the basis of AIR of JEE Main-2023. | Tuition Fee/2 Waive Off |
LMTSM offers 75 merit scholarships to MBA students who have valid institute-based test scores or NMAT by GMAC score. Scholarship to MBA students is provided on the basis of ranking in the admission evaluation process. The table below gives details about the number of scholarships available for different categories of students:
Scholarship | Number of Scholarships Available | |
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Candidates Applying through NMAT by GMAC Scores | Candidates Applying through Other Test Scores | |
50% Tuition Fee Waiver | 10 | 15 |
30% Tuition Fee Waiver | 10 | 15 |
20% Tuition Fee Waiver | 10 | 15 |
To check course-wise scholarships for Thapar University UG, PG, and Ph.D. Students,
Thapar University has a vibrant campus offering students the opportunities to bond and connect with their peers through various clubs and communities, extra-curricular activities, and cultural fests creating a well-balanced learning environment. Given below are some of the facilities offered by the university to cater to the needs of the students:
At the entrance gate of Thapar University, there is a face-scanning system. Anyone entering or leaving the university has to go through the face-scanning system. The university has separate parking slots for visitors and day scholars.Â
A bock at Thapar University is also known as Academic Block comprising of directorate office. All the queries and information related to Thapar University Admissions can be solved here.Â
Besides the A-Block, Thapar University has an indoor auditorium where all the counseling sessions and events take place.Â
Besides the Indoor Auditorium, there is a place for dining and chilling. This is referred as the most famous place at Thapar University.Â
The library at Thapar University is one of the most famous thing about Thapar. The central library of the university has a collection of more than 89,746 books. It also has various e-books, journals, magazines, and newspapers for the students’ reference. It is housed in an air-conditioned area of 25,000 square feet. It remains open 24×7 throughout the year, even on gazette holidays. The services at the library are fully automated with a modern web-based library management system.Â
Thapar University has an indoor badminton court, Basket Ball Court and many more. The university is equipped with all the facilities required for any sports activity. Students can issue all the sports-related equioments from the sports office.Â
The University provides accommodation facilities to the students with advanced amenities. There is a high-speed internet connection in each block for students. There are 8 hostels for boys and 5 hostels for girls studying at the University.Â
Thapar University has an open-air Theatre. All the major events of Thapar Universiy takes place here. It can accomodate 1000-1500 students at a time.Â
The above-mentioned information is take from the video below:Â