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Thapar University PhD 2025 admissions are open. Interested candidates can apply for the course through the official university's website.
Thapar University PhD is available for both full-time and part-time course with a duration of two-years, four-years and five-years respectively. This course is offered across four specialisations. Offered in both full-time part-time mode, candidates seeking admission must fulfil the eligibility criteria for PhD at Thapar Universityas mentioned below:
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have obtained a post-graduate degree or equivalent (with a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale or 55% marks in aggregate). Additionally, the selection process based on the relevant scores in UGC NET, CSIR NET, XAT, GMAT, CAT, NMAT, and GATE.
After the document verification and selection, aspirants need to pay some amount of Thapar University PhD fees for admission confirmation. The total tuition fee for PhD ranges from INR 1.7 lakh - INR 4.6 lakh. This fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
Students can check more details about PhD offered at Thapar Univerity on this page.
Return on Investment
Eligibility Criteria
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 - 5 years) |
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₹ 36 K - 6.38 L | |
₹ 2.4 L - 6.01 L | |
₹ 15 K - 30 K | |
₹ 2.14 L | |
₹ 2.91 L - 14.83 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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At the doctorate level, the Deemed-to-be University offers full-time and part-time PhD programmes under several specialisations. It also offers an Executive PhD programme for working professionals. Admission to all these programmes is based on a valid score in UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NMAT/ XAT/ JRF/ Written Ability Test (WAT). Names of all the full-time PhD specialisations along with the eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
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Accounting, Finance & Economics |
Operations, Information System & Marketing |
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OB HR & International Management |
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Note: For PhD (Residential), the selected candidate needs to be present in the campus for a minimum of two years with successful completion of the course.
Apart from the general PhD, the Deemed-to-be University offers an Executive PhD programme for working professionals. The final selection of candidates is based on a valid score in UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NMAT/ XAT/ JRF/ WAT. The programme is offered in three specialisations, which are mentioned below:
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PhD (Executive) Specialisations & Eligibility |
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Eligibility criteria: Master’s degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 55% or equivalent CGPA |
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Accounting, Finance & Economics |
Operations, Information System & Marketing |
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OB HR & International Management |
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| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
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| -/- | ₹ 36 K - 90 K | -/- | |
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| -/- | ₹ 2.8 L | -/- | |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Between the two, Thapar University usually takes the edge for CSE.
It has stronger academics, labs, placements, and peer environment, while LPU is more flexible and easier to get into. If you want exposure and future opportunities, Thapar's the safer bet.
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You must have a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years in any discipline from a recognised university.
You need to have studied Mathematics either at the 10+2 level or during your graduation.
You should have at least 60% marks in aggregate in your bachelor's degree (55% for SC/ST).
Admission is based on
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Merit-based scholarships at Thapar University are given to students with strong academic performance. For first-year UG students, eligibility is based on Class 12 marks and JEE Main rank. From the second year onwards, students must maintain a high CGPA (usually 8.0+), with no backlogs, to continue t
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is a private (deemed-to-be) university, not a government institute.
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Thapar University is clearly better for B.Tech CSE than Chitkara University.
Why Thapar > Chitkara (for CSE):
Stronger brand & reputation
Better placements (higher average & top packages)
More competitive peer group
Better faculty, coding culture, and alumni network
Chitkara is decent if:
You want lower fe
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