Thapar University Patiala Answered Questions

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.  

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 M.Tech course at  Thapar University is offered in full-time mode for two years. The names of the subjects included in the first semester of M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering are as follows: Statistical Methods and AnalysisAdvanced Data StructuresAdvanced AlgorithmsLinear Algebra and Random ProcessesMachine LearningResearch Methodology, Ethics and IPR

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.

Yes, Thapar University offers scholarships to MSc students on the basis of their scores achieved in their bachelor's degree. The university offers merit scholarships to the deserving students in the form of fee concessions of 30% to 50% on their tuition fees. For more details, check out the below table: Eligibility Criteria Value of Scholarship Aggregate Marks > 75% at Bachelor's level.50% concession on tuition fee Aggregate Marks >65% but less than 75% at Bachelor's level. 30% concession on tuition fee 

Each candidate who is a student of the MSc course at Thapar University is allowed to get the scholarship. However, to get the scholarship value, candidates are required to complete the certain eligibility requirements. The criteria is as follows:Eligibility CriteriaValue of ScholarshipAggregate Marks > 75% at Bachelor's level.50% concession on tuition feeAggregate Marks >65% but less than 75% at Bachelor's level.30% concession on tuition fee 

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.