Thapar University

With a 77 percentile in JEE Main, getting into Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is possible, but the branch will depend on the admission round and seat availability.

CSE and other top branches are unlikely at this percentile, but branches like Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biotechnology, or Electronics-related branches may still be possible in later rounds. If you're also eligible through the board-based admission route, your chances can improve.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology does consider Class 12 marks for admission in certain B.Tech categories, so yes, it is possible to get admission based on your board percentage if you meet the eligibility criteria. 

As for a management quota, Thapar has stated that its B.Tech admissions are merit-based through its approved admission routes. If you're looking for a direct paid seat outside the official process, there isn't an officially advertised management quota. However, there are separate categories like NRI/Foreign National admissions with their own eligibility and fee structure.

As of now, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology hasn't announced the 2026 schedule for B.Tech lateral entry admissions. The dates are usually released on the official admissions portal once the admission process begins.

Keep checking the admissions website regularly, as lateral entry notifications are published there first.

There isn't one magic book for LEET that guarantees admission to universities like DTU or Thapar. I've seen most students do well by first covering their Diploma basics properly and then practicing previous year papers as much as possible.

For Mathematics, books like R.S. Aggarwal are quite common, and for technical subjects, your Diploma textbooks are usually more important than collecting too many reference books.

The main thing is regular practice and understanding concepts instead of jumping between different books. Previous papers and mock tests probably help more than buying another guide.

I wouldn't switch just because someone says one branch is better than the other. It really depends on what interests you and what kind of career you're aiming for.

Personally, I'd stay in Electrical unless I had a strong interest in Mechanical. A senior I know started in Electrical and later found plenty of opportunities in tech and analytics as well. Before changing, try talking to students from both branches and see which subjects you can actually imagine studying for the next 4 years.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is a "deemed to be university" in Patiala, Punjab. It is ranked 46 in the Management and 29 in the Engineering categories by the NIRF 2025. At the UG level, BA, BSc, BTech, etc. are offered. MBA, MSC, MTech, MCA, etc. are offered at the PG level. PhD level courses are also offered by the institute.
During the placements 2025, the highest package of INR 40.90 LPA & median package of INR 8.5 LPA were offered to the students BTech (ME) batch. In short, it is a good institute in terms of rankings, range of courses, placements, etc.

The mode of application at TIET Patiala is online. Students can apply by filling the form released by the college. The university conducts its admission on the basis of both merit and entrance exam scores. Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the course.

As stated by Shiksha user (Harsimran Singh B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2029), Thapar Uiniversity offers value for Money. A total of 60-70 percent of students are placed. 1.3 crores package is the highest, and 11 LPA is around the average package. All major companies came for recruitment (FAANG and all). Hostel facilities are pretty good except in some 1st year rooms, AC and attached washrooms are available with attached balcony, mess food is provided by French company Sudexo. Extra-curricular activities rooms are also present in hostels. Overall crowd is also good.