Colleges in Punjab

Here's the current B.Tech admission criteria at Thapar University (TIET) — straight and short:

Eligibility

✔ 10+2 (PCM) with at least 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subjects. 
✔ Appeared in JEE Main 2026 (or equivalent) — this is now the main mode for top engineering branches.

How Seats Are Filled

📌 50% seats based on JEE Main 2026 rank (All India merit).
📌 50% seats based on 12th PCM marks (board merit) for some branches — but many core branches now admit mainly through JEE Main. 

Minimum Requirements

• Must be an Indian citizen.

• 10+2 exams passed in 2024/2025/appearing in 2026. 

Here's the simple admission procedure for Thapar University (TIET):

1️⃣ Check Eligibility

• Must meet the required marks criteria (usually 60%+ in PCM for BTech).

• Other programs (BBA, MBA, MCA, etc.) have separate eligibility rules.

2️⃣ Entrance Exam

• BTech: Based mainly on JEE Main score (no separate entrance).

• Other courses may consider CAT/CMAT/NMAT/merit, depending on program.

3️⃣ Apply Online

• Fill out the application form on the official TIET admission portal.

• Upload documents + pay application fee.

4️⃣ Merit List & Counselling

• University releases merit lists.

• Participate in online counselling/seat allotment.

• Confirm seat by paying admission fee.

5️⃣ Final Admission

• Submit required documents.

• Complete fee payment and enrollment.

Yes, the admission office at Lovely Professional University provides scholarships for B.Tech students, mainly through the LPUNEST exam, which is the primary route for both admission and fee waiver, offering scholarships typically ranging from about 30% to 60% (or more depending on category and score) of the programme fee. In addition, B.Tech applicants can also receive scholarships based on Class 12 marks, national-level test scores like JEE Main, school board toppers, innovation or startup achievements, and need-based financial aid, along with special schemes for categories such as economically weaker students, defence personnel families, or persons with disabilities, meaning multiple pathways are available to reduce tuition costs.

Yes — you can often get admission to Lovely Professional University without appearing for LPUNEST, depending on the course and your qualifications. For many programs such as BA, BBA, B.Com, and other non-technical degrees, LPU offers direct admission based on your qualifying exam marks (like Class 12 or graduation) without requiring LPUNEST. Additionally, LPU accepts valid scores from national exams (e.g., JEE Main for B.Tech or CAT/MAT/XAT for MBA) as alternatives to LPUNEST for certain programs. However, LPUNEST is still recommended if you want scholarships or advantages in eligibility, and some professional courses may still need an entrance score for admission.