B.E. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at TIET Patiala, Patiala

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 180 students. The total tuition fee for TIET BTech CSE course is INR 14.58Lacs (As per an unofficial source). Talking about the placement of Thapar University BTech course, the median package offered was INR 8 LPA during TIET placements 2021. 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.

Thapar University admission to BE/BTech courses is both entrance and merit-based. TIET 50% seats will be filled on the basis of candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam and the rest 50% is based on the merit of marks secured in Class 12 or equivalent examination in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Technical Vocational subject. So, for JEE-qualified candidates, the minimum eligibility is to pass Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for SC/ ST candidates). Candidates applying on the basis of their Class 12 marks must have passed the examination with not less than 70% marks (65% for SC/ST candidates).

The university has not released the 2024 statistics of placed students. However, as per the official statistics, a year-on-year increase was observed in the total offers made from 2021 to 2023 drives. Likewise, an improving trend was recorded in the total number of students placed over the past three years. The total number of offers increased by nearly 39% from 2021 to 2022 and then further increased slightly from 2022 to 2023. On the other hand, the number of students placed increased by almost 31% from 2021 to 2022 and then increased by nearly 11% from 2022 to 2023. 
This improvement trend can be seen for BTech students and for other course students too. 

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.

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. 

As per the official statistics, a year-on-year increase was observed in the total offers made from 2021 to 2023 drives. Likewise, an improving trend was recorded in the total number of students placed over the past three years. The total number of offers increased by nearly 39% from 2021 to 2022 and then further increased slightly from 2022 to 2023. On the other hand, the number of students placed increased by almost 31% from 2021 to 2022 and then increased by nearly 11% from 2022 to 2023. 

The data showcased above is represented in the table below:

TIET admission process includes the submission of the application form, entrance test, release of merit list, counselling process and final fee payment process. For some courses, admission is merit-based. Candidates seeking admission to the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology must follow the step-wise admission process as given below. 

Step 1: Thapar University Application Process 2025

The very first step of the admission process is to visit the official website of the University to fill out the 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. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete TIET application process:

Step 1.1: Visit the official website of TIET. 

Step 1.2: Click on “Admission 2025” and register yourself. 

Step 1.3: Fill out the application form by entering the required academic and personal details.

Step 1.4: Upload a scanned photo of the qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.

Step 1.5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit card or net banking. 

Documents required at the time of admission:

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

Step 2: Appear for the Entrance Test

In the next step, candidates are required to appear for the entrance test i.e. JEE Main/ NEET for Thapar University BTech admission. If candidates have a valid score in JEE Main or NEET they need to mention their scores in the TIET application form. 

Step 3: Declaration of the Merit List

Based on the marks secured in the entrance test, TIET release the merit list of selected students for the counselling round. The merit list released by the University includes the name of the students along with their entrance test scores, category and allocated branch name. 

Step 4: Counselling Process & Fee Payment 

The next step is to appear for the counselling process. Candidates whose names appear in the provisional merit list released by the University are only eligible to appear for the counselling round. After the counselling round, selected students need to pay the admission fee to confirm their seats for Thapar University BTech admission.

Thapar University cutoff 2025 via JEE Main has been released for B.E./BTech courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. As per the Thapar University JEE Main cutoff 2025, the cutoff rank needed between 46226 and 223330. Similarly, the needed rank for OBC All India quota for one and only course, CSE, is 46226. Similarly, if we talk about the General Home State quota, the needed rank must ranged between 82758 and 501201. To know more cutoff-related information, candidates can click here: