Thapar University Patiala Answered Questions

Yes, Thapar University follows seat reservation policies for the MCA course. The seats are reserved for different categories as per the authorised government. Check the exact number of seats divided into different categories:GeneralSC/STPHTotal6523290 (+14 FN/NRI seats). Refer section 10 for eligibility & other conditions.  

As per the information available on the official website of the university, Thapar University offers three specialisations in M.Tech courses for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The names of the available specialisation areMTech in VLSI Design MTech Biotechnology MTech Environmental Science & Technology 

The MCA programme at Thapar University is spread over a period of two years, consisting of four semesters. The students study courses for three semesters at the Institute and do a Software Development Project (SDP) in the fourth semester in some reputed industry. Therefore, the university does provide a project. However, it can be considered as an internship but not as a full-fledged one. 

There are several factors that candidates can consider while comparing the MCA course of Thapar University with other universities and colleges. Firstly, candidates are suggested to identify their concern; for example, if fees are the concern, then candidates must compare the colleges on the basis of their fee structure and affordability. In the same way, candidates can compare the colleges and institutions on the basis of various factors: Shiksha RatingLocationSeatsCutoffAdmission Criteria, etc. 

Thapar University offers several specialisations in MTech/ ME courses. These specialisations are offered in the different fields. Moreover, the names of the offered specialisations are Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, VLSI Design, Biotechnology, etc. Now, it is really hard to choose any one best specialsaition out of it because every specialisation has its own methods of learning and career opportunities. Therefore, to choose the best specialisations, candidates must refer to their career goals and the job role they want to pursue.  

To get admission into MSc 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 the merit prepared by giving 40% weightage to Class 12 marks and 60% weightage to graduation marks (aggregate marks up to a pre-final year). Therefore, there is no provision that can be seen to admit directly for MSc courses. 

To continue the Thapar University MSc scholarship in the second year of the course, candidates are required to qualify for certain eligibility criteria. They are requried to acheive a minimum of 8.50 CGPA in all the preceding semester and should not have any backlog in the year of consideration and must have passed all the courses offered in the semester prior to the year of consideration.

In case of a tie among candidates securing equal marks in the Thapar University MSc merit list, the same will be broken in accordance with the following criteria: Candidates senior in age shall rank higher in order of merit. In the case of a tie in age also, a candidate getting a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination shall be ranked higher in order of merit.  In the case of a tie in percentage of marks in the qualifying examination also, a candidate securing a higher percentage of marks in matriculation/secondary or equivalent examination shall rank higher in order of merit. 

Yes, Thapar University does offer an MCA course for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. To get admission into this course, candidates are required to complete their graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for reserved categories). Additionally, for admissions, the university considers candidates' achieved scores in Class 10, 12, and graduation.