Thapar University

Admissions at Thapar University are both merit and entrance based. The selection criteria varies depending on the programme chosen. Certain courses like BTech are entrance based with the university accepting JEE MAIN scores for the same while certain courses like MSc, MCA etc. are merit based. The university accepts Class 12 scores for merit based admissions. Ensure that the minimum eligibility requirement is met and check the selection criteria very carefully before applying for admission to the preferred programme.

The packages offered during the Thapar University BTech placements 2026 are given below: 

The packages offered during the Thapar University placements 2026 are given below: 

Thapar University's MBA placements are pretty solid.
Top companies visit, the the highest package goes above ₹20 LPA, and the average for good performers is strong.

Overall: Great exposure + good ROI, especially if you're proactive with skills and internships.

TIET Patiala – Approx. Percentile Cutoff (General Category)

Outside Punjab Quota

• CSE / COE / CSBS: 97–98+ percentile

• ECE / ENC / EIC: 94–96 percentile

• Other branches: 90–93 percentile

Punjab Quota (slightly lower because seats are reserved)

• CSE / COE / CSBS: 95–97 percentile

• ECE / ENC / EIC: 92–94 percentile

• Other branches: 88–91 percentile

• Thapar: Avg package ~ ₹10.15 LPA for mech.

• Amrita Coimbatore: More varied placements, average BTech package is ~₹9.08 LPA. 

Which to pick?

• Pick Thapar if you want stronger core engineering exposure + good campus reputation.

• Pick Amrita if you want a balance of good placements + a possibly lower course cost + slightly broader peer network.

The admission dates for the BTech programme at Thapar University are usually released after the release of JEE Mains admission dates. The admissions for the 2024 batch are closed now. For tracking the BTech dates, applicants should keep the JEE Mains schedule also in mind. The JEE Mains examination is held in January and April. Moreover, as per the sequence of JEE Mains dates, the university also opens its application portal. 

To get the BTech Merit Scholarship-I at Thapar University, applicants must complete their Class 12 and must have scored more than 95%. Additionally, the applicant must be among the top 50 students based on their All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main 2024, regardless of her/ his engineering branch. 

For continuation of the scholarship in the second year, applicants must have a minimum of 8.50 CGPA in all previous semesters. In BTech Merit Scholarship-I, students get a total fee waiver.