Colleges in Patiala

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.

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

BTech placements at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) are generally strong, especially for CSE, COE, and ECE. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Google (limited roles), Deloitte, Accenture, JP Morgan, and many startups.

Average packages for CSE-related branches are competitive, with good internship-to-PPO conversion. Overall, Thapar offers solid placement support, strong industry exposure, and a good alumni network.

The top companies that took part during the Thapar University placements are listed below: