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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) formerly known as Thapar University is one of the most reputed and prestigious colleges of India which has made its recognition and reputation across the globe. The institute has been ranked in the band of 501-600 by the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. Also, the institute has secured the 23rd and 45th position in the NIRF Engineering Rankings 2021 and NIRF Overall Rankings 2021 respectively. 

Thapar University currently has 6 schools, 8 departments, and 8 centers that offer a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various specializations and streams. The most popular programs of Thapar University include B.E., M.Sc., M.E., M.Tech, B.E-MBA, MBA, etc. Admission to these programs is done on the basis of various national level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ NMAT/ GMAT, and on a merit basis.

TIET has two campuses – Patiala and Dera Bassi, housing more than 11,000 students over a 300 acres campus area. Both the campuses are equipped with modern amenities to ensure that students have access to the best resources for learning, research, sports, and personality development. TIET students are picked up by some of the best industry names and the placements have been consistently recorded above 90% for the last six years with the highest salary package recorded at INR 43 Lakhs. The institute also offers scholarships worth INR 14 crores.

Thapar University Quick Facts 

In the recent rankings, the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, has been ranked 5th amongst 71 institutions in India and 2nd best private institute in the country in the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2022. Check more about Thapar University Rankings.

Thapar University believes in delivering education with the combination of professional experiences and new-age implementation. The institute offers International Engineering Programmes in collaboration with the University of Leeds and the University of Queensland. Check more about Thapar University News & Articles. 

The institute has also set up a Research Committee to establish a structured Ph.D. program, form interdisciplinary research groups, and encourage and support the academics to publish.

A variety of University Societies, Departmental Societies, and other Student Chapters has been established by Thapar University to promote the 360-degree approach and development of the students and encourage student activities across the campus.

Considering the academic records and financial background of the students, TIET offers a variety of scholarships, tuition freeships/ fee waivers for deserving candidates up to INR 14 Crores. 

Thapar University has about 90-98% of the Ph.D. holders in its faculty teams with expertise and experience of a minimum of 10 years on average in their respective fields of research and education. Check more about Thapar University Faculty Details. 

The institute owns a Placement Cell that organizes and manages on-campus placement drives and recruitment processes for all the final year students prior to their graduation degree. Microsoft, IBM, Infosys, Samsung, Wipro, etc., are some of the past recruiters of TIET. Check more about Thapar University Placements.

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Thapar University Ranking

NIRF – 2021

45th Overall in India

23rd in Engineering Category

26th in University Category

42nd in Management Category

38th in Research Category

Ranked in the band of 251-260 by the QS Asia University Rankings 2021.

Ranked in the band of 1001-1200 by the QS World University Rankings 2022.

Ranked 144th by THE Asia University Rankings 2021.

Ranked in the band 501-600 by THE World University Rankings 2022.

Ranked 6th in the India Today Top Pvt. Engineering Colleges Rankings 2021.

Ranked 2nd among Outlook India's Top Pvt. Engineering Colleges Rankings 2021.

Thapar University Courses

TIET offers academic programs at the undergraduate level leading to BE/BTech degree, at the postgraduate level leading to MCA, MBA, ME, MTech, M.A. Psychology and Integrated BE-MBA degrees and at the doctoral level, Ph.D. degrees. The institute also offers some courses with the collaboration of international institutions to offer world-class education programs.

Course Name Eligibility Selection Criteria

B.Tech Intermediate graduate with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) JEE Main or Merit-based

B.E

BA (Hons.) 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved category candidates) Online exam conducted by the Institute + PI

BBA (Hons.)

B.Sc (Hons.)

M.Sc. Bachelor’s degree in the science stream with 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate with the relevant subject Merit-based on marks of Class 12thand graduation

MCA Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in aggregate with Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12 Merit of the entrance test conducted at University level

M.E Graduation with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate GATE Followed by an interview

M.Tech

M.A Bachelor in Psychology/B.Tech. with 55% marks in aggregate and with Psychology as one of the subjects (50% for SC/ST) Merit-based on marks of Class 12thand graduation

MBA Graduation/post-graduation in any discipline with 50% marks CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/ CMAT/GMAT + GD + Interview

Ph.D. Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks OR qualified NET (UGC/CSIR) Entrance exam conducted at the university level

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Thapar University Admissions

Eligible candidates can apply for admission to the University through the official website of the university. Fill the complete details and then take the print out of the form as it will be required at the time of document checking during counseling. In case, the application fee is paid through DD then the application form along with DD should reach the “In-charge Admission Cell” Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala – 147004 on or before the last date. In the case of offline payment, challan facility is also available.

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Reservations

Tabulated below are the reservation criteria of the University:

Categories % of reservations Total seats

SC/ST from Punjab 25% 197

SC from other states 17.5% 138

ST from other states 7.5% 59

Backward class from Punjab 5% 39

Physically handicapped 6% 48

Sportsperson from Punjab 2% 16

Foreign Nationals/ NRI 15% 236

Thapar University Cutoff 

The TIET has successfully released its JEE Main Cutoff 2021 for the B.Tech Admissions 2021. The tabulation below shows the category-wise cutoff percentile of Round-1 for each specialization of the B.Tech program.

Specializations GEN SC ST PH

Biomedical Engineering 89.33 70.67 - -

Biotechnology 90.33 69.83 - -

Chemical Engineering 91.33 70.00 - -

Civil Engineering 91.33 74.00 70.33 77.00

Computer Engineering 96.67 82.00 72.67 94.67

Computer Science and Engineering 98.67 93.33 89.67 -

Computer Science and Engineering & Business Systems 97.33 89.67 81.67 88.67

Computer Science and Engineering (At Derabassi Campus) 96.67 89.67 87.33 -

Electrical and Computer Engineering 95.67 82.00 80.67 -

Electrical Engineering 94.00 79.00 80.00 -

Electronics (Instrumentation and Control) Engineering 94.33 73.00 - -

Electronics and Communication Engineering 95.67 75.67 85.00 -

Electronics and Computer Engineering 96.00 79.33 78.33 -

Mechanical Engineering 93.33 70.67 86.67 -

Mechatronics 93.33 70.00 - -

Thapar University Scholarships

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology offers scholarships under many categories. Each course has each merit scholarships for the students who are partaking admission in the institute. TIET offers a total of 75 scholarships to deserving and meritorious students. Other organizations like Indian Oil, Vimlasons Charitable Foundation, A.C.Khanna-Balraj Chexal, Government of various states also offer scholarships to the students of the University. The college also offers scholarships worth rupees 14 crores to its students.

GATE Scholarship for M.E/ M.Tech students up to INR 17,400 per month.

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Thapar University Placements

Thapar University has recently started its 2022 placement drive. 120 recruiters actively participated in the placement process. 944 placement offers have been made so far. A total of 889 students were placed, out of which, 834 students received single offers & 55 students received multiple offers. The year-wise trends of Thapar University Placements is tabulated below: 

Placement Highlights 

Year of Placements Companies Visiting Total Students Placed Total Offers

2016-2017 268 1029 1213

2017-2018 322 1137 1345

2018-2019 332 1249 1324

2019-2020 264 971 996

2020-2021 388 1207 1325

2021-2022 120 889 944

Placement Percentage: 

Year BE MCA

CGPA >6.00 CGPA < 6.00 Overall CGPA > 6.00 CGPA < 6.00 Overall

2015-2016 95.00 40.00 91.00 75.00 7.00 65.00

2016-2017 95.00 54.00 89.00 94.00 67.00 91.00

2017-2018 95.50 28.00 91.00 88.00 50.00 87.00

2018-2019 95.50 29.00 91.00 72.00 00.00 61.00

2019-2020 79.00 13.00 78.00 56.00 00.00 53.00

2020-2021 79.00 38.00 78.00 35.00 00.00 32.00

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Thapar University Facilities

Given below are some of the facilities offered by the university to cater to the needs of the students:

Library: The central library of the university has a collection of more than 89,746 books. It also has various e-books, journals, magazines, newspapers for the students’ references. It is housed in an air-conditioned area of 25,000 square feet. It remains open 24x7 throughout the year, even on gazette holidays. The services at the library are fully automated with a modern web-based library management system. 

Hostels: 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 in the University. 

Medical Facilities: The Institute has well-equipped health care facilities for the students. It also provides round the clock service of the health center and ambulance for all the students and staff. 

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About Thapar University

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology is known to be one of the oldest and finest educational institutes of India. It was established in 1956 and has a campus area of 250 acres located in Patiala. TIET is located in Patiala and known to be a pioneer in Engineering education, research, and innovation. The alumni have stood out in varied fields such as business and industry, administrative and regulatory services, research and education, and social and human rights organizations.

Thapar University Faculty

Thapar University Faculty The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology has a team of more than 300 extremely talented and experienced faculty members to deliver the world class learning experience to the students of the institute. The faculty members mould the students according to their skill sets and knowledge capabilities for a better future. About 90-98% of the faculty members are PhD holders in the institute from top and well reputed universities and institutions of India and abroad. Many prominent faculty members of Thapar University have represented their expertise and institution at the global level across several Ted talks, training programs, seminars, workshops, technical projects and many others. Also, there are some of the faculty members who have been awarded national awards from the president of India and Govt. of India.Know more: Thapar University Faculty

Thapar University or Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers its flagship program B.Tech in 12 specializations. Out of the 12 specializations offered, the most opted stream at the institute is Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). To get admission into the B.Tech Programme, a general category candidate is required to score a minimum JEE Main percentile of 98.67 for the CSE branch.

For the B.Tech admissions at Thapar University, candidates are required to appear for the JEE Main examination and participate in the general counseling and seat allotment process conducted by the institute. Thapar University charges INR 3.67 Lakhs per year for its B.Tech program.

Thapar University admission process involves other national level examinations too such as GATE, CAT for the programs such as M.Tech and MBA respectively. The selection criteria, cutoff, dates, eligibility, and application process are discussed in the article.

Table of Content

Thapar University Important Dates

Thapar University B.E./B.Tech. Admission

2.1 Eligibility Criteria

2.2 Selection Process

2.3 Cutoff

Thapar University M.E./M.Tech. Admissions

3.1 Eligibility Criteria

3.2 Selection Process

Thapar University MBA and M.A. Admissions

4.1 Eligibility Criteria

4.2 Selection Process

Thapar University MCA and M.Sc. Admissions

Thapar University Ph.D Admissions

Thapar University Registration Process

Thapar University FAQs

Important Dates

EVENT DATE

GATE 2022 Admit Card Availability (M.Tech) Jan 3, 2022

GATE 2022 Exam (M.Tech) Feb 5, 2022 - Feb 6, 2022; Feb 12, 2022 - Feb 13, 2022

GATE 2022 Result (M.Tech) Mar 7, 2022

CAT 2021 Exam (MBA) Nov 28, 2021

CAT 2021 Result (Tentative) (MBA) Jan 2, 2022

MBA 2022 Registration Last Date Jan 30, 2022

Short-listing of Candidates (MBA) Feb 4, 2022

Last date to Submit the Video Resumes (MBA) Feb 11, 2022

Entrance and Scholarship Test (MBA) Feb 13, 2022

Interview round (online/offline) (MBA) Feb 19, 2022 - Feb 20, 2022

Intimation to selected candidates (MBA) Feb 28, 2022

Final Counselling & Fee Deposit (MBA) Mar 10, 2022

Start of academic session (MBA) Jul 4, 2022

JEE Main 2022 registration for Session 1 (BTech) Mar 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022

JEE Main exam for Session 1 (BTech) Apr 21, 2022; Apr 24, 2022; Apr 25, 2022; Apr 29, 2022; May 1, 2022; May 4, 2022

JEE Main 2022 registration for Session 2 (BTech) Apr 8, 2022 - May 3, 2022

JEE Main 2022 exam (BTech) May 24, 2022; May 25, 2022; May 26, 2022; May 27, 2022; May 28, 2022; May 29, 2022

Thapar University B.Tech Admission 2022

At the undergraduate level, the institute offers a B.E. under various specializations for a duration of four years-

Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) Engineering

Electronics and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (Production) Mechatronics

Computer Science and Business Systems Computer Science And Engineering

Note- B.E. Computer Science is offered under six sub-specializations.

The institute permits Lateral Entry within the following B.E. disciplines-

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science And Engineering

Mechatronics

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Electronics and Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (Production)

Aside from the above-mentioned programs, the institute also offers a B.Tech. under the discipline of BioTechnology, Biomedical Engineering  and an integrated B.E.-MBA program with- Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The university also provides a 4-year-long undergraduate credit transfer International Engineering program in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Thapar University B.E./B.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

Program Eligibility Criteria

B.E

The minimum eligibility required for admission to B.E. and B.Tech. program is a 10+2 qualification with at least 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST candidates) in PCM.

B.Tech

B.E.-MBA

B.E. (Lateral Entry) Candidate must possess a Diploma and a 10+2 qualification with 60%

Thapar University B.E./B.Tech. Selection Criteria

For selection under B.E./B.Tech, candidates are required to sit for JEE Main, which is followed by counseling. For B.E./B.Tech. Lateral Entry, the candidate will be shortlisted on the basis of merit in the LEET exam.

Admission to B.E.-MBA program too will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in JEE Main.

Thapar University B.Tech Cutoff 2022

Thapar University has successfully released its JEE Main 2021 Cutoff for B.E/B.Tech admissions 2021. The tabulation below shows the category-wise cutoff percentiles for each discipline.

Specializations GEN SC ST PH

BioMedical Engineering 89.33 70.67 - -

Biotechnology 90.33 69.83 - -

Chemical Engineering 91.33 70.00 - -

Civil Engineering 91.33 74.00 70.33 77.00

Computer Engineering 96.67 82.00 72.67 94.67

Computer Science and Engineering 98.67 93.33 89.67 -

Computer Science and Engineering & Business Systems 97.33 89.67 81.67 88.67

Computer Science and Engineering (At Derabassi Campus) 96.67 89.67 87.33 -

Electrical and Computer Engineering 95.67 82.00 80.67 -

Electrical Engineering 94.00 79.00 80.00 -

Electronics (Instrumentation and Control) Engineering 94.33 73.00 - -

Electronics and Communication Engineering 95.67 75.67 85.00 -

Electronics and Computer Engineering 96.00 79.33 78.33 -

Mechanical Engineering 93.33 70.67 86.67 -

Mechatronics 93.33 70.00 - -

Thapar University M.E./M.Tech. Admissions 2022

At the PG level, under the school of Engineering and Technology, the institute offers an M.E. under eleven specializations and an M.Tech. under nine specializations for a duration of two years. The following specializations are offered under the discipline of M.E -

CAD/CAM Engineering/Production Engineering Software Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering Electronics & Communications Engineering

Structural Engineering Wireless Communications

Computer Science & Engineering Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Information Security Power Systems

Power Electronics and Drives

Under the discipline of M.Tech the institute offers the following specializations-

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Energy Technology and Management

Environmental Science & Technology

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

VLSI Design

Computer Applications

Thapar University M.E./M.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission, the candidates must secure at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/Industry sponsored) marks in the aggregate in BE/BTech with the relevant specialization OR M.Sc. with the relevant specialization.

Thapar University M.E./M.Tech. Selection Criteria

Admission to the program will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in GATE.

Note- GATE qualified candidates with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination from a recognized University are not required to appear in the entrance test and will be given preference.

5 seats in each regular discipline of ME/MTech program are available for FN/NRI candidates.

Thapar University MBA and M.A. Admissions 2022

Aside from M.Tech. the institute offers an MBA under the following specializations for a duration of two years:

Business Analytics and Big Data Finance

Human Resource Management Marketing

International Management & Strategy Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Information Systems Education Management & Leadership

Operations Energy & Sustainability

Thapar University MA Admission 2022

M.A. is offered under a wide range of disciplines Economics, Psychology, Management, Commerce and English. 

Duration 2 Years

Type Full-time

No. of Specializations MBA- 10

M.A.- 5

Basic Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Note- The institute also offers an MBA (executive) program

Thapar University MBA and M.A. Eligibility Criteria

Graduate Degree in any discipline with 50% in aggregate marks or CGPA or grade secured from recognized University/Institute.

Post Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate or CGPA or Grade from a recognized University/Institute.

Thapar University MBA and M.A. Selection Criteria

Admission to the MBA program will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the CATMAT/XAT/NMAT/ CMAT/GMAT followed by a GD and Interview.

Admission to the M.A. program will be granted on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidate collectively, in Graduation and Class 12th.

Thapar University MCA and M.Sc. Admissions 2022

The university offers an M.Sc. and MCA. program under the Master’s level. M.Sc is provided by the university with seven specializations with 2 years duration with 40 seats under each specialization.

Bio-Technology Chemistry Biochemistry

Mathematics and Computing Physics Environmental Sciences

The institute also permits Lateral Entry to the MCA program.

Duration 2 Years

Type Full-time

No. of Specializations M.Sc. - 7 Specializations

Basic Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Basic Admission Criteria Merit-based

Thapar University MCA and M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility for applying under M.Sc. is the candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of min. 60% marks, with the relevant subject being studied in the bachelor’s degree. For MC.A. and M.C.A. Lateral Entry, the candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree with min. 60% marks. The selection will be merit-based.

Thapar University MCA and M.Sc. Selection Criteria

M.Sc. - Merit- basis (40% weightage will be given to Class 12th marks and 60% weightage will be given to graduation marks).

MCA - Merit-basis(marks of 10th, 12th and graduation up to end of 2nd year, minimum of 65% marks).

Thapar University Ph.D Admissions 2022

For students looking to pursue a research course, the institute offers Ph.D. programs in various specializations. Part-time studies leading to a Ph.D. degree are also permitted for professionally employed personnel.

Type Full/Part-time

Basic Eligibility Criteria Master’s degree in a relevant field

Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based

Specialization 16

Thapar University Ph.D. Specialization

Humanities And Social Science

Mechanical Engineering

Mathematics

Civil Engineering

Computer Science And Engineering

Chemistry

Physics

Chemical Engineering

Electrical And Instrumentation Engineering

Biochemistry

Materials Science

Energy & Environmental Planning

Biotechnology

Electronics & Communication

Management

Executive

Thapar University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

An M.E./M.Tech./M.Phil./MCA/M.Sc./M.A./MBA/C.A. or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or 55% marks in aggregate where marks are awarded or GATE/NET (UGC/CSIR) 

Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degree or equivalent with an excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 9.00 on a 10-point scale or 80% marks in aggregate) may also be taken into consideration.

Thapar University Ph.D. Selection Criteria

Admissions are done on the basis of merit of the Entrance Test and Interview. Only the candidates securing a minimum 20% marks in the written exam will be called for Interview.

Thapar University Registration Process

Application for both UG, PG, and all other courses can be submitted online by logging on to the official website.

Steps for Application Process:

Visit the official website to get detail information regarding the admission

The online application form is available at Official website

Fill the complete details- Personal Information, Academic Details, Work Experience, etc.

Pay the fee via the online or offline mode of transaction.

Take the print out of the form as it will be required at the time of document verification during counseling.

In case, the application fee is paid through DD then the application form along with DD should reach: “In-charge Admission Cell” Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala – 147004.

In the case of offline payment, challan facility is also available.

Admit cards will be downloadable in nature and should be printed out. You will need to carry the hard copy of the printed admit card in proper condition and a photograph.

Application Fee

MCA INR. 1500/-

M.Sc. INR. 1000/-