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Thapar University PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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Total Tuition Fees 54K
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  • Graduation score60%
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    Q:   Can I take direct admission in Thapar University, Punjab?
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    Thapar University admission to most of the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses is based on candidates' performance in several national-level entrance exams. For Thapar University BTech admission, candidates must have class 12 and a valid JEE Main score. Apart from JEE Main, Thapar University also accepts CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE/ Thapar Entrance Test for MBA and GATE for ME/ M.Tech admission. 

    Q:   What is the average package in Thapar University?
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    Overall Thapar University average package for batch 2026 was INR 12.48 LPA. Tabulated below are the top average CTC offered to batch 2026:

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    Average Package (2026)

    Overall

    INR 12.48 LPA

    Top 5%

    INR 33.39 LPA

    Top 10%

    INR 27.65 LPA

    Top 20%

    INR 23.29 LPA

    Top 30%

    INR 20.6 LPA

    Top 40%

    INR 18.68 LPA

    Top 50%

    INR 17.06 LPA

    Q:   Is Class 12 marks enough for Thapar University admission?
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    Thapar University offers four-year BE/BTech courses at the undergraduate level, candidates seeking admission to TIET Patiala must visit the official website of the University to apply online. Yes, TIET considers Class 12 marks for admission to the BE/BTech courses along with valid JEE Main scores. Based on the marks secured in the entrance exam, a merit list is prepared. The merit list prepared by the University for BTech admission also includes the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Maths during the Class 12 examination.

    Q:   What is the Thapar University BE cutoff for General HS quota?
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    If you belong to the General HS category, the JEE Main closing ranks ranged between 158845 and 563681 for admission to the BE programme. Check out the table below to view the Round 2 closing ranks of all the BE specialisations offered at Thapar University: 

    CourseJEE Main Round 2 Cutoff 2026 
    B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering158845
    B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science398742
    B.E. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence482487
    B.E. in Computer Science and Business Systems563681

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    Q:   What is your review of Thapar University (Patiala)?
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    According to reviews on Shiksha ( Karanbir Singh,  B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2021), the placement of this college was one of the best among the private colleges. The main companies for recruiting were TCS, Tata Motors, Microsoft, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, etc. The roles that were offered were production engineer, design engineer, quality engineer, etc. The campus provided smart classrooms to all the department students with A/C. Mechanical labs were highly advanced, and the CAD labs were also good and tidy. Faculty members of my branch were highly qualified. Overall, Thapar university has got good reviews in terms of placements, faculty, & infrastructure.

    Q:   What is the JEE rank required for Thapar University BE in Electrical and Computer Engineering?
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    Thapar University offers a four-year full-time BE courses covering several specialisations, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering, among others. TIET BE admission is based on JEE Main scores, followed by an online counselling process. TIET BE cutoff 2023 has been released. As per Thapar University JEE Main Round 1 cutoff 2023, candidates securing a rank betweeb 70000 and 85000 are eligible to get a seat a at TIET for BE in Electrical and Computer Engineering programme. 

    Talking about Thapar University previous year cutoff for Electrical and Computer Engineering, the JEE Main Round 1 closing rank was 14289 in 2021 for the General category student. 

     

    Q:   Why choose Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
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    Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is a "deemed to be university" in Patiala, Punjab. It is ranked 46 in the Management and 29 in the Engineering categories by the NIRF 2025. At the UG level, BA, BSc, BTech, etc. are offered. MBA, MSC, MTech, MCA, etc. are offered at the PG level. PhD level courses are also offered by the institute.
    During the placements 2025, the highest package of INR 40.90 LPA & median package of INR 8.5 LPA were offered to the students BTech (ME) batch. In short, it is a good institute in terms of rankings, range of courses, placements, etc.

    Q:   What is it like to attend Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
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    As stated by Shiksha user (Harsimran Singh B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2029), Thapar Uiniversity offers value for Money. A total of 60-70 percent of students are placed. 1.3 crores package is the highest, and 11 LPA is around the average package. All major companies came for recruitment (FAANG and all). Hostel facilities are pretty good except in some 1st year rooms, AC and attached washrooms are available with attached balcony, mess food is provided by French company Sudexo. Extra-curricular activities rooms are also present in hostels. Overall crowd is also good.

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    Thapar University Ph.D.
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    ₹ 54 K
    ₹ 15 K
    ₹ 69 K
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    Q:   How can I get admission at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
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    TIET applications process is conducted strictly in the online mode. Pay the application fee online or offline. Find below the step-wise explanation of the application process:

    • Go to the official website of TIET.
    • Click on “Admission” and register yourself.
    • Fill out the application form by entering the required academic and personal details.
    • Upload a scanned photo of the qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.
    • Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit card or net banking.
    Q:   What is the mode of application at Thapar University?
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    The mode of application at TIET Patiala is online. Students can apply by filling the form released by the college. The university conducts its admission on the basis of both merit and entrance exam scores. Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the course.

    Q:   What are the documents required for admission at Thapar University?
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    Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at TIET is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

    • Class 10 and 12 Scorecard
    • UG marksheet
    • PG marksheet
    • Date of birth certificate
    • Passport-size photograph
    • Transfer certificate
    • Character certificate
    Q:   What is the application process for Thapar University?
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    The TIET application process is completely online. Aspirants are required to register through the official website of the institute to apply for any of the courses. Mentioned below is the step-by-step process of the TIET application process:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of TIET.

    Step 2: Click on “Admission 2025” and register yourself.

    Step 3: Fill out the application form by entering the required academic and personal details.

    Step 4: Upload a scanned photo of the qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.

    Step 5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit card or net banking.

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    Q:   Are admissions open at Thapar University, Patiala?
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    Yes, TIET Patiala admissions 2026 are open now. The university conducts its admission on the basis of both merit and entrance exam scores. For admissions to BTech course JEE Mains & 10+2 PCM exam are considered.

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    Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (earlier known as Thapar University) is accredited by NAAC with the highest "A+" grade. It offers a wide variety of courses & is consistently ranked by various prominent ranking bodies. Some of the recent Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology r

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    If you mean Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, Group Discussions (GD) are mainly conducted for management/MBA admissions, not for most regular undergraduate programmes.

    For the 2026–27 admission cycle, GD & PI are specifically part of:

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    Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed University) was ranked under multiple categories of NIRF 2025*. The latest NIRF rankings of TIET Patiala are as follows:

    NIRF CategoryNIRF Rank 2025
    University26
    Overall44
    Engineering29
    Management46
    Research Institutions42

    *NIRF 2026 is expected to be released in Aug/ Sep 2026.

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    NTSE Stage 1 registration is a state level process and the link is usually available on your respective state education board's official website. Registration windows typically open around September to October every year so keep checking regularly. If you are a Punjab based student and are also expl

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    If I had to choose, I'd lean towards Thapar. A senior I know from Thapar's Chemical Engineering branch had a good experience with the faculty, labs, and placement opportunities. If you're considering Chemical Engineering, Thapar is definitely a strong option.

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