M.Tech. in Biotechnology 

at TIET Patiala, Patiala

The eligibility criteria to get admissions into MTech/ME courses at Thapar University are candidates must complete their BE/BTech/BSc/MSc degree in a relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories and industry-sponsored). Moreover, for the selection process, the university considers the scores of GATE followed by an interview process. 

Note: In case the MSc is a qualifying exam, the vacant seats (if any) shall be filled on the basis of merit prepared by giving 50% weightage to BSc marks and 50% weightage to MSc marks (up to the end of the pre-final year). An overall minimum of 60% (55% for SC/ST/industry-sponsored) in MSc shall be required to be eligible for admission.

The essential eligibility requirement for admission to the M.Tech course at Thapar University is that candidates must complete their BE/ BTech/ BSc/ MSc degree from a relevant stream with a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories). Moreover, the selection process is based on candidates' GATE scores. However, the university also grants merit-based admission too. Candidates who get admissions for an MSc degree get 50% weightage for BSc marks and 50% weightage for MSc marks up to the pre-final year.

Yes, candidates appearing in their final exam for the BTech degree can apply for an M.Tech at Thapar University. However, such candidates have to submit their undertaking at the time of counselling stating that they are applying at their own risk, as their result of the final exam has not been declared, and ensure that they do not have any backlogs in previous semesters. Further, the undertaking also demands that students not expect any backlog in their final exam.
Moreover, candidates must produce their proof of passing the qualifying examination with the minimum aggregate required, i.e., 60% (55% for reserved categories),  before December 31, 2025. Failing to provide proof shall cancel their admission. 

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:

TIET offers MSc courses for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The basic eligibility requirement to qualify for the MSc courses is that candidates must  complete their graduation/BSc degree in the relevant/similar field according to the chosen specialisation. Moreover, the admission process is based on merit, which is assessed after examining candidates' scores in their Class 12 and graduation.