The BTech admissions at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology start in the month of May. The admissions start after the declaration of JEE Main results. Students can apply for BTech by visiting the official website.

Thapar University Patiala has 17 on-campus hostels, out of which 10 hostels are allotted to boys and remaining 7 hostels are allotted to girls. The hostels are equipped with high-speed wi-fi and all the basic amenities required to live a comfortable life. 

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The BTech course offered by TIET Patiala is of 4 years and has 8 semesters. Students can take entry for 4-year BTech or 3-year BTech (Lateral Entry) based on their eligibility.

BTech classes at TIET Patiala will start in the month of August. Boot camp will start in the first week and teaching classes in the third week of August. End-semester exams will be conducted in December.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is located on the sprawling campus of 250 acres in Patiala. As one of the India's the oldest technical institutes, Thapar University is known to have a World class infrastructure.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) houses hostels, library, health center, admin block, faculty lounge, theatre, sports complex, banks and food joints. The university has recently laid down a budget of INR 100 Crores to strengthen its physical and laboratory infrastructure.

There are ~414 seats in Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology for BE/ BTech lateral entry courses. Candidates are admitted as per sanctioned intake and merit in qualifying exam. The mentioned intake is as per official sources, but is still subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is a top-ranked, high-performing national university that is quite competitive with Tier 1 colleges. It is accredited by NAAC with 'A+' Grade. It is ranked 46th for Management and 29th for Engineering, as per NIRF Rankings 2025.

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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.