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Last updated on 12 Nov '25
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thapar University, ranks #29 under the category 'Engineering'.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology admissions 2025 are open for UG, PG, and PhD courses. Interested candidates can enroll in their desired course by visiting the official institute's website. A few more updates are as follows:
Thapar University offers various UG and PG courses. Aspirants can apply for any of the offered courses. The college offers B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc. and M.E./M.Tech programmes. Check below table for eligibility and course fees at Thapar University:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Sc.(11 courses) | 11.5 L | |
MBA/PGDM(6 courses) | 11.7 LGet Fee Details | |
M.Sc.(12 courses) | 80 K - 1.3 LGet Fee Details | Graduation : 50-60 % |
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.
No, JEE Main is mandatory for BTech admission in Thapar University. The candidate should have a valid score in JEE Main and attend counseling to get a seat. But for other UG and PG courses such as MSc, MA, and MCA, admissions are made on a merit basis, i.e., JEE is not mandatory.
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
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” 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:
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 Thapar University fee depends on the course selected by the candidates. However, some components such as registration fee and hostel expenses may be same. Aspirants have to pay fee before the deadline to confirm their seat. Check below course-wise fee:
| Course Name | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | INR 30,000 | INR 10,38,000 to 19,56,000 | INR 3,60,600 to 4,80,800 |
| M.E./M.Tech | INR 30,000 | INR 2,42,000 to 2,82,800 | INR 2,40,400 |
| MBA/PGDM | INR 23,000 to 30,000 | INR 10,33,852 to 10,56,000 | INR 2,40,000 |
| B.Sc. | INR 23,000 | INR 10,47,000 | NA |
| M.Sc. | INR 30,000 | INR 1,26,400 | INR 2,40,400 |
| MCA | INR 30,000 | INR 3,07,200 | INR 2,40,400 |
| B.Com | INR 23,000 | INR 10,47,000 | NA |
| B.A. | INR 23,000 | INR 10,47,000 to 14,00,000 | NA |
| Category | JEE Main Last Round Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| General | 54620 |
| SC | 294428 |
| ST | 357281 |
Note: For OBC, EWS and PWD categories, the cutoff ranks were not released.
Thapar University offers a two-year full-time MBA and MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data) courses via its LM Thapar School of Management. Thapar University MBA fee shall include many components such as tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. Given below is the Thapar University fee for both MBA and MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data) courses:
Course | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
MBA | INR 8.02 lakh |
MBA (Business Analytics and Big Data) | INR 8.99 lakh |
NOTE: The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.
Thapar University MCA fee structure is INR 3.1 lakh. The fee includes tuition fees, application fees, hostel fees, various one-time charges, etc.
Eligibility
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
14 Dec '25 - 14 Jan '26 | CUET PG 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
Jan '26 | XAT 2026 resultTentative |
25 Jan '26 | CMAT 2026 exam |
EligibilityImportant dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
14 Dec '25 - 14 Jan '26 | CUET PG 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
EligibilityImportant dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26 | CUET 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
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LPU is clearly superior. The biggest advantage is exposure; students from practically every state and many nations attend LPU's expansive, vibrant campus, which greatly aids in networking and boosts self-confidence. There are regular hackathons, live projects, internships, and industry partnerships
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LPU generally provides broader campus facilities, industry exposure, structured placement support and higher placement records for Diploma students. Many companies recruit from there and it may offer more modern labs and extracurricular opportunities.
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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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BTech placements at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) are generally strong, especially for CSE, COE, and ECE. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Google (limited roles), Deloitte, Accenture, JP Morgan, and many startups.
Average packages for CSE-related branches are com
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You must have a valid score in any one of these:
CAT
XAT
CMAT
GMAT
MAT
👉 Thapar does not conduct its own MBA entrance test.
Candidates are shortlisted based on:
Entrance exam score (main factor)
Past academics (10th, 12th, graduation)
Work experience (if any – adds valu
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