Thapar University Patiala Answered Questions

Yes, the students who are in their final examination for a BCom degree can appear for an MCA at Thapar University. But those students must present their undertaking at the counselling stating that they are appearing at their own risk because their final examination result has not been announced, and must verify that they don't have any backlogs in previous semesters. Additionally, the project also requires that students not anticipate any delay in their final exam.In addition to that, the applicants need to provide proof of qualifying examination with the minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories) before December 31, 2025.  Failure to provide proof will result in the cancellation of their admission.

To get admission into MCA courses at Thapar University, candidates are required to complete the basic eligibility criteria first and go through a selection process. Moreover, selection is based on merit prepared by giving weightage to Class 10, Class 12, and graduation scores. The weightage has been given to aggregate marks up to a pre-final year. Therefore, there is no provision that can be seen to admit directly for MCA courses.   

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.

Yes, Thapar University does offer scholarships to MTech/ ME students who are GATE-qualified and non-GATE-qualified. The university usually offers scholarships to MCA students in the form of assistantships and stipends. Check out the eligibility requirements and amount of the scholarships received by the students who are GATE- Qualified: Eligibility: Valid GATE score.Amount: As per AICTE norms, INR 12,400 per month.Note: Applicable only for AICTE-approved intake.

The official statistics for Thapar University MCA placements have not been published. Neither of the highest placement figures has been published. However, according to the verified Shiksha reviews of the students and alumni of various academic years, it mentions the different the highest placement packages for MCA graduates. The students from the 2025 batch mentioned the highest placement packages of MCA graduates are INR 44 LPA and INR 22 LPA. Note: Placement packages mentioned above reflect individual experiences and may not represent all MCA students at Thapar University.  

Thapar University M.Tech Scholarships are offered to students in the form of an assistantship and as a monthly stipend. Candidates can apply for the scholarships through the official website of the university by fulfilling all the eligibility criteria. Additionally, Thapar University scholarships are provided to students on approval basis and the amount disbursed by AICTE. Look at the names and eligibility criteria to receive the scholarships in the table given below:Scholarship NameValue of ScholarshipScholarship from AICTECandidates with valid GATE score, will be considered to receive scholarships only if approved and amount released by AICTE or any other funding agency (applicable only for intake approved by AICTE).Scholarship from TIET- INR 5,000 (valid GATE score and approved by AICTE)- INR 12,400 (valid GATE score and not approved by AICTE)ME/MTech candidatesINR 10,000 per month for the candidates who are not GATE qualified

According to the verified Shiksha reviews of the students and alumni of the M.Tech course from Thapar University. Some of the top names of the recruiters that generally recruit postgraduate engineering students are Dell, HP, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, BHEL, Havels, Philips, NTPC, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Intuit video, Net Gamescraft, etc. Moreover, as per one of the alumni (Batch 2022) reviews, the average package for M.Tech students was INR 7 to 8 lakh.

Yes, candidates can pay the Thapar University M.Tech application fee offline. In case the candidate is paying the application fee offline, they are required to send the printout of the application form and must produce it at the time of the interview. Candidates can pay the offline application fee through the DD in favour of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology and payable at Patiala) to “In-charge Admission Cell, ' Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala (Punjab)-147 004.

 Thapar University offers 90 seats under its MCA programme. Moreover, the 14 seats are provided to FN/NRI students. Students must also note that this seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change at the discretion of the concerned authorities.

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.