Thapar University Patiala Answered Questions

The total number of seats offered in the MTech course at Thapar University is 270. From which the highest number of seats are offered to MTech Computer Science and Engineering specialisation i.e., 71. Check out the number of seats allocated to other specialisation of the MTech course in the table mentioned below: Programme Deptt.  Number of Seats  Open Sponsored SC/ST Total M.E. – Mechanical EngineeringMED105318M.E. – Transportation EngineeringCED105318M.E. – Structural Engineering195630M.E. – Computer Science & EngineeringCSED7151490M.E. – Artificial Intelligence#195630M.E. – Electric Vehicle TechnologyEIED105318M.Tech. – VLSI DesignECED195630M.Tech. – BiotechnologyBTD105318M.Tech. – Environmental Science & TechnologyDEE105318Total  178 45 47 270

The documents that are required for admission to MCA courses at Thapar University are meant to be proof of educational qualification, etc. The names of the documents that candidates should bring at the time of a counselling or while applying for the course online are:Class 10 and Class 12 marksheetUG marksheet (if applicable)Date of birth certificatePassport-size photographTransfer certificateCharacter certificate

The application process for MTech/ ME courses at Thapar University is conducted online and offline. To apply for the M.Tech course, candidates are required to pass the GATE examination. Below is the mentioned application fee for the M.Tech course:CategoryThapar University M.Tech Application FeeApplication Fee INR 1,500 

Admissions to Thapar University M.Tech courses are both merit-based and entrance-based. The eligibility criteria to get admissions into MTech/ME courses at Thapar University are that 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 admission process, the university accepts GATE scores, and in case MSc is the 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 (upto the end of the pre-final year).

Yes, candidates appearing in their final exam for the BSc degree can apply for an MSc at Thapar University. However, such candidates have to submit their undertaking at the time of counselling stating that they are applying at their own risk, as their result of the final exam has not been declared, and ensure that they do not have any backlogs in previous semesters. Further, the undertaking also demands that students not expect any backlog in their final exam.

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. 

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 

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 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.