Colleges in Punjab

Yes, Thapar University, Patiala, provides on-campus hostel facilities for BTech students, with separate hostels for boys and girls, Wi-Fi, mess, laundry and 24*7 security.

Thapar TIET BTech admissions for the 2027–28 batch are expected to start in January 2027. The official dates are yet to be announced.

BTech classes at TIET usually start in July or August. For the 2026 batch, classes were expected around mid-August.

BTech classes at TIET usually start in July or August. For the 2026 batch, classes were expected around mid-August.

For LM Thapar School of Management MBA, the approximate cutoffs are:

• CAT: 70 percentile

• XAT: 70 percentile

• NMAT: No official cutoff published for the current admission cycle.

These are indicative cutoffs; admission also considers your interview, academics and overall profile.

Note: The current official 2

For BTech CSE, I do pick Thapar for its engineering reputation and placements. LPU offers more scholarship options, so it's better if budget is your main concern.

I do personally choose LMTSM over LPU for an MBA because of its brand reputation and placement opportunities. LPU is also good if budget and scholarships are your priority.

If 4,010 is your JEE Main CRL, your chances of getting CSE at Thapar are very strong. If it's a Thapar-specific rank, the chances depend on that ranking system.

I'd lean towards Thapar, especially for Chemical Engineering. It has an established Chemical Engineering department, and you can choose a petroleum-focused elective stream later. DIT is worth considering too, particularly if you're getting a better fee deal, but compare branch-specific placements an

Before you pay, ask the admissions team which scholarship applies to your marks or category and what percentage of the fee it covers. It's also worth asking whether the waiver applies only to the tuition fee or to other charges too, and whether it is given for the first semester only or for the whol