Colleges in Patiala

Thapar University offers a wide range of programs. The main ones are:

Undergraduate: B.Tech (multiple engineering branches), B.Sc, BBA
Postgraduate: M.Tech, MBA, MSc, MA
Doctoral: PhD across engineering, sciences, management, and humanities

It's best known for its engineering and management courses.

TIET applications process is conducted strictly in the online mode. Pay the application fee online or offline. Find below the step-wise explanation of the application process:

• Go to the official website of TIET.
• Click on “Admission” and register yourself.
• Fill out the application form by entering the required academic and personal details.
• Upload a scanned photo of the qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.
• Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit card or net banking.

Yes, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Patiala. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Yes, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Patiala. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Merit-based scholarships at Thapar University are given to students with strong academic performance. For first-year UG students, eligibility is based on Class 12 marks and JEE Main rank. From the second year onwards, students must maintain a high CGPA (usually 8.0+), with no backlogs, to continue the scholarship.

There is no income limit for merit-based scholarships.

• You must have a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years in any discipline from a recognised university.

• You need to have studied Mathematics either at the 10+2 level or during your graduation.

• You should have at least 60% marks in aggregate in your bachelor's degree (55% for SC/ST).

• Admission is based on merit (10th, 12th, and graduation marks).

In short: 3-year degree + maths at 12th or graduation + 60% (55% for reserved) is required for MCA at Thapar.

Between the two, Thapar University usually takes the edge for CSE.

It has stronger academics, labs, placements, and peer environment, while LPU is more flexible and easier to get into. If you want exposure and future opportunities, Thapar's the safer bet.

The RGNUL Patiala CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course for students that come under the All India quota. As per the Round 1 closing ranks for the General AI category, the cutoff rank fell in the range between 824 and 1059. The BA LLB (Hons) course had the cutoff of 1059, and all the LLM course specialisations, had the cutoff of 824. 
Students can refer to the table below to know the RGNUL Patiala Round 1 Cutoff 2026 for the General AI category. 

TSOM is Thapar's business school offering MBA and management programs, known for decent academics, industry exposure, and the Thapar brand.

Selection criteria (MBA):

• Valid score in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / GMAT

• Shortlisting based mainly on entrance score + academics

• Personal Interview (PI) – communication, clarity of goals, basics of management

• Work experience helps, but not mandatory