Thapar University Admissions Guide: How to Apply & Get In

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Shoaib Mehdi
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1 min readUpdated on Sep 10, 2026 16:09 IST
Thapar University is one of India's popular private universities for engineering and management courses. It is ranked 46th for Management and 29th for Engineering as per NIRF Rankings 2025. Thapar University admission is quite simple. Read on to know how to get in!

Are you planning to study at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (formerly known as Thapar University)? Well you are at the right place! Getting into reputed college can sometimes feel confusing but Thapar University admission is quite simple. In this article you’ll get to know how to get in!

Thapar University is one of India's popular private universities for engineering and management courses. It is ranked 46th for Management and 29th for Engineering as per NIRF Rankings 2025. Placement are also decent with overall average package went upto INR 12.48 LPA in 2026.

Popular Courses and Eligibility

Thapar University (TIET Patiala) offers several courses through its 7 Schools, but it is most famous for its BTech and MBA courses. The admission rule is simple and depend on the course you are opting:

  1. BTech / BE: This is the most popular choice among students. In order to secure a BTech seat, a valid score in JEE Main exam is required.
  2. MBA: MBA admissions at Thapar University are based Thapar Management Aptitude Test (TMAT). It also accepts valid score in CAT, XAT, NMAT or MAT exam.
  3. MTech: Clearing GATE is the only to get an MTech seat at Thapar University.

Thapar University Admission and Application Process

Mode of Thapar University admission is entirely online. The details are explained below:

Check the Eligibility

To take admission in Thapar University, students must meet the eligibility criteria.

Complete the Application

Candidate needs to register on the college portal.

  • Login to the official website
  • Click on Applications Open.
  • Fill & enter all the details in the form.
  • Submit all the documents & pay the application fee (INR 1500).

Selection Process

Once applications close, Thapar university prepares a Merit List based on exam scores. If a candidate's name is on the list, they will be invited to attend Counselling sessions

Secure Admission

Admission is then confirmed by reporting to Thapar University with required documents and required Thapar University fees.

Download: Thapar University Admission PDF

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