B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at TIET Patiala, Patiala

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).

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 offers four-year full-time BE/BTech courses at the undergraduate level. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology admission to all the BE/BTech courses is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam except BTech in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. TIET BTech admission to Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering is based on valid NEET 2023 marks, followed by a counselling process. TIET 50% of the seats will be filled basis of NEET scores and the rest 50% of the seats shall be filled on the basis of merit of marks obtained in Class 12 or equivalent examination in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and, Biology.

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 of now, the University has disclosed the average package details for UG courses. The overall UG average package during the academic year 2022-23 stood at INR 11.90 LPA. When comparing the last three years statistics (2021 to 2023), an improving trend was recorded in the Thapar University average package, which is depicted below:

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 2025

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 2025” 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.

The University has disclosed the placement rate for UG courses. During 2023 placements, 83% of the UG batch was placed. Comparing the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was recorded in the UG placement rate. Refer to the table below to know the Thapar University placement rate trends:

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: