Colleges in Patiala

For various programs definitely and if you are looking for a university that really prepares you well for GDs then Rayat Bahra University, Mohali is worth considering. Here group discussions are a key part of the placement preparation process. The placement cell conducts regular mock GD sessions, communication training and personality development workshops so students are well prepared before actual corporate recruitment rounds. 

Thapar stands out because of its strong research culture, modern labs, funded projects, and active Chemistry & Biochemistry department with significant research output and infrastructure. VIT is also a good option with decent academics and research opportunities, but for pure Chemistry, I feel Thapar has a slight edge in terms of research environment and faculty focus. So, if you have all three options available, I'd personally choose Thapar for M.Sc. Chemistry. It offers a strong academic environment, good exposure, and better research opportunities.

Thapar University BSc tuition fees is INR 11.5 lakh. Thapar University fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

Thapar University BSc admission is entrance based. To be eligible, students must pass Class 12 examination with 70% marks or equivalent examination (55% for SC/ST candidates). The final selection is based on last qualifying exam and entrance scores in CUET/ SAT/ Written Test, followed by Personal Interview.

For the MBA at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, there isn't a fixed CAT or NMAT cutoff because admissions are based on your entrance score along with your interview and academic profile.

That said, students with around 60–65 CAT percentile or an NMAT score of 150–190+ generally have a reasonable chance of getting shortlisted, depending on the competition that year. 

With a 77 percentile in JEE Main, getting into Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is possible, but the branch will depend on the admission round and seat availability.

CSE and other top branches are unlikely at this percentile, but branches like Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biotechnology, or Electronics-related branches may still be possible in later rounds. If you're also eligible through the board-based admission route, your chances can improve.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology does consider Class 12 marks for admission in certain B.Tech categories, so yes, it is possible to get admission based on your board percentage if you meet the eligibility criteria. 

As for a management quota, Thapar has stated that its B.Tech admissions are merit-based through its approved admission routes. If you're looking for a direct paid seat outside the official process, there isn't an officially advertised management quota. However, there are separate categories like NRI/Foreign National admissions with their own eligibility and fee structure.

As of now, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology hasn't announced the 2026 schedule for B.Tech lateral entry admissions. The dates are usually released on the official admissions portal once the admission process begins.

Keep checking the admissions website regularly, as lateral entry notifications are published there first.