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TIET Patiala Admission 2026: Courses, Fees, Dates, Eligibility and Selection

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Thapar University Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Can I take direct admission in Thapar University, Punjab?
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Thapar University admission to most of the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses is based on candidates' performance in several national-level entrance exams. For TIET BTech admission, candidates must have class 12 and a valid JEE Main score. Apart from JEE Main, TIET also accepts CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE/ Thapar Entrance Test for MBA and GATE for ME/ M.Tech admission. 

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Q:   Is Thapar University entrance exam hard?
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Thapar University does not hold its own BTech entrance exam; it's done through JEE Main, which is moderate to tough. MBA requires CAT, NMAT, or XAT, competitive exams. M.Tech GATE is challenging but can be cracked if one prepares for it.

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Q:   How can I get admission in Thapar University?
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TIET admission process includes the submission of the application form, entrance test, release of merit list, counselling process and final fee payment process. The step-by-step application process: 

1- Thapar University Application Process 

Visit the official website of the University and fill application form. The TIET application process is conducted in online mode. Candidates have to register through the official website of TIET to apply for any of the programmes. Below-mentioned steps by TIET application process: 

Visit the website. 

Click on “Admission” and register. 

Fill out the application form by required details. 

Upload a scanned photo and documents 

Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit card or net banking. 

Documents required at the time of admission:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 report card
  • UG mark sheet (if applicable)
  • PG mark sheet (if applicable)
  • Date of birth certificate
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Transfer certificate
  • Character certificate

2- Appear for the Entrance Test

Students appear for the entrance test i.e. JEE Main/ NEET for Thapar University BTech admission. 

3- Declaration of the Merit List 

The institute release the merit list along with the entrance test score and branch name.

4- Counselling Process & Fee Payment 

Final step is for counselling after merit list. After counselling students pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.

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Q:   Are admissions open at Thapar University, Patiala?
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Yes, TIET Patiala admissions 2026 are open now. The university conducts its admission on the basis of both merit and entrance exam scores. For admissions to BTech course JEE Mains & 10+2 PCM exam are considered.

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Q:   Can I get Thapar University without JEE?
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No, JEE Main is mandatory for BTech admission in Thapar University. The candidate should have a valid score in JEE Main and attend counseling to get a seat. But for other UG and PG courses such as MSc, MA, and MCA, admissions are made on a merit basis, i.e., JEE is not mandatory.

Q:   Are admissions at Thapar University merit or entrance based?
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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.

Q:   How can I get admission in Thapar for BTech?
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To begin the Thapar University BTech admission process, candidates need to register for the JEE Main. Based on the scores secured in the national-level entrance test, TIET release the merit list of selected students for the final selection process. Selected candidates must appear for the counselling process. After that, candidates can fill out the application form and pay the BTech admission fee to confirm their seats.

Q:   What is the fees and seat intake of MCA at Thapar University?
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To confirm seat, students must pay the required fees. Thapar University offers a total of 90 seats for MCA. The fees of MCA at Thapar University is INR 4.63 lakh. 

Thapar University BTech Admission 2026

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  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NEET
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Q:   How much is the fee for BTech in Thapar University?
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Thapar University BE/BTech fee range between INR 8.85 Lakh and INR 14.58 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Apart from the mentioned tuition fee, candidates are also required to pay a one-time fee of INR 23,000 which includes the admission fee and institute security. For a detailed Thapar University BTech fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.

Q:   Is Thapar University good for BE/ BTech CSE?
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Thapar University offers a four-year full-time BE/BTech course in Computer Science & Engineering at the undergraduate level. TIET offers a BTech CSE programme with a total seat intake of 540 students. The total tuition fee for TIET BTech CSE course is INR 14.58Lacs (As per an unofficial source). Considering the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2023, TIET was ranked 20 in the Engineering category. So, considering all these factors TIET is not a bad option for BTech CSE admission.

Q:   Is BTech available at Thapar University?
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Yes, Thapar University offers a list of BE/ BTech courses at the undergraduate level. TIET offers BE/BTech courses in 14 specialisations, including Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, among others. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology also offers lateral admission to a few BE/BTech courses for Diploma holders in the 2nd year (3rd Semester) of the course. TIET lateral admission to the BTech course is based on the merit of marks secured by the candidates in diploma. For more information related to TIET BTech admission criteria, selection process, important dates and fees, click here. Read more about Career Scope of BTech here.

Q:   Can I get CSE at Thapar University with 50000 rank?
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Thapar University BE admissions are based on a valid JEE Main score. Based on the JEE score, TIET conducts the online counselling process for seat allocation. Talking about Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology cutoff 2023, the Round 2 closing ranks ranged between 21599 and 92183 for BE courses. So, considering the latest cutoff trends, student can get CSE at Thapar University with 50000. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the round 2 closing ranks for TIET BE in CSE courses for General All India category students: 

Course2023
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering21599
B.E. in Computer Science and Business Systems37185
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Derabassi Campus)57114
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TIET Patiala UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students10095
% Female students
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International Students
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TIET Patiala PG - 2 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2024-25
Total students983
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Thapar University Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the cost of studying MBA at Thapar University?
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Thapar University offers a two-year full-time MBA and MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data) courses via its LM Thapar School of Management. Thapar University MBA fee shall include many components such as tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. Given below is the Thapar University fee for both MBA and MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data) courses: 

Course 

Total Tuition Fee

MBA 

INR 8.02 lakh

MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data)

INR 8.99 lakh 

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   Is it worth pursuing MCA course from Thapar University?
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Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed-to-be university) is ranked 22 in the NIRF 2023 rankings under the “University” category. Many top companies such as Deloitte, Infosys, IBM, Wipro visit its campus for placements. Hence, it is a good deemed-to-be university for candidates wanting to pursue MCA course. 

Check below the authentic student reviews of Thapar University about the course:

Q:   How much percentage is required for BBA admission at Thapar University?
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Thapar University offers a BBA programme for a duration of three years. To be eligible for BBA admission, candidates must have passed Class 12 with an aggregate of 60% (55% for SC/ST students). Candidates with any 3-year Diploma after Class 10 (60% aggregate) with an adequate scores in any of the following English Language Test (English Proficiency Test) are also eligible to apply for TIET BBA admission: 

Tests 

Scores

Minimum Requirement

IELTS

Band 6

6 per component

Duo Lingo

120 and above

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TOEFL

80

20 per individual section

Q:   Is it expensive to study MCA at Thapar University?
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Thapar University MCA fee is INR 2.55 lakh. This is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source; the actual amount may vary. The one-time fee is INR 23,000, including admission fee and institute security fee. The application fee is INR 1500 and non-refundable.

Q:   What is Thapar University BBA fees?
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Thapar University BBA fees include admission fee, tuition fee, security deposit, etc. BBA fees are INR 14 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For a detailed Thapar University BBA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. 

Q:   Which specialisations are offered in the sixth semester of BBA course at Thapar University?
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There are eight specialisations available in this UG course. The specialisations offered in the sixth semester of the course are mentioned below:

Thapar University BBA Specialisations

Finance

Analytics

Marketing

Operations

Information Systems

Human Resource Management

International Management

Organizational Leadership

Q:   What are the tie breaker JEE Main ranks for Thapar University BTech admission through merit?
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In case of ties for the seat offered at Thapar University, candidates with best of either of merit or JEE Main scores are given admission. Tabulated below are the tie-breaker ranks for Thapar University for All India and Home State categories

CourseGENO - Tie-Breaker JEE Main - 2023 PercentileGENP - Tie-Breaker JEE Main - 2023
Percentile
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering94.359015371.7830944
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Derabassi Campus)93.385456158.929929
B.E. in Computer Science and Business Systems91.384393763.9963058
B.E. in Computer Engineering93.930060684.6401675
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering89.409966580.4625971
B.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering78.318240379.3806422
B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering85.558497471.6184478
B.E. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence90.9764496-
B.E. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)91.579645126.6843865
B.E. in Civil Engg. with Computer Applications85.9928749-
Q:   What were the MAT exam dates 2024?
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MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates were announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates were allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT exam dates 2024 are given below:

MAT Test Mode

MAT Test Date

MAT Registration Ends

Availability of MAT Admit Card

CBT - 1

7-Dec-24

30-Nov-24

3-Dec-24

PBT

14-Dec-24

7-Dec-24

10-Dec-24

CBT - 2

22-Dec-24

15-Dec-24

18-Dec-24

Q:   Which BSc courses are offered by Thapar University?
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The UG course is offered in eight specialisations. Admission criteria is the same for all the programmes. Table given below mentions BSc specialisations offered by Thapar University (deemed-to-be):

Thapar University BSc Specialisations

Biotechnology

Environment and Sustainability

Physics

Chemistry

Cognitive Science 

Computer Science

Mathematics

Data Science & AI

Q:   What are the specialisations offered under Thapar University MBA course?
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Thapar University offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. The University offers a total of 10 specialistions under its MBA programme. Details for the same are given below: 

Thapar University MBA Specialisations

Business Analytics & Big Data

Human Resource Management

Finance

Marketing

Information System

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Operations

Energy & Sustainability

Education Management & Leadership

International Management & Strategy

Q:   Is BSc available at Thapar University?
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Yes, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) offer three-year BSc course across eight specialisations. The UG course is offered in a full-time mode. Candidates seeking admission to this course who meet the eligibility criteria need to take the online test conducted by deemed-to-be university. Candidates shortlisted based on the entrance examination are further required to appear for the personal interview round.

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Bhumika Khandelwal

Updated on May 18, 2026