B.Tech. in Civil Engineering with Computer Applications 

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.

The list of documents required at the time of admission to the BTech course offered at Thapar University is mentioned below:

• Letter of Counselling
• Proof of Birthdate
• Transfer Certificate
• Class 12 and Class 10 marksheet
• Migration Certificate
• Aadhar card
• Gap certificate (if any)
• Character Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If required)
• Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Six recent passpost size photographs

Although admission to BE/ BTech programme at TIET is conducted through JEE Main.  Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology accepts JEE Main scores as well as merit for admisison to the BE/ BTech courses. Based on the JEE Main score and Class 12 scores, candidates are then called for the TIET Counselling process. Admissions for vacant seats (if any) in subsequent rounds of counselling is done based on All India rank (AIR) of JEE Main 2023 as a tie breaker. During the counselling, Branch allocation is as per the Category, followed by JEEMain/ Class 10 + Class 12 PCM wise, seat availability, merit, and branch preference order filled in
the application form.

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. 

The University has released the highest package details for UG courses. During 2023 placements, the overall highest package for UG stood at INR 55.75 LPA, which was the highest amount recorded in the past five years. Earlier, the highest package offered in 2022 was INR 40 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting Thapar University highest package for the past three years:

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:

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:

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: