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Thapar University is a prominent name in higher education, frequently ranked by popular rankings bodies under distinguished categories. According to the NIRF rankings 2025, it secured the #26 rank under the 'University' category. In the 'University' category, Thapar University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.
One of India’s top schools is Thapar University. Numerous national and international ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #44 rank in the Overall category, #26 under University, #29 under Engineering, #46 under Management, and #42 under Research Institutions. Thapar University is also ranked internationally by QS World Rankings 2025 at #851-900 position. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around Thapar University rankings.
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Candidates having subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12 are eligible for merit-based admission at Thapar University for BE course. Thapar University conducted online counselling 2023 for BE admissions based on merit in three rounds. The first round for BTech admissions was based on JEE Main scores whereas the second was based on merit in Class 12. Mentioned below are the closing ranks for Thapar University cutoff 2023 for BTech specialisations for All India (General Outside Punjab - GENO) and Home State (General Punjab - GENP) category students:
| Course | GENO Scores | GENP Scores |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 97 | 96 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Derabassi Campus) | 96 | 89.333 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Business Systems | 96 | 94.667 |
| B.E. in Computer Engineering | 94.667 | 93 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 94 | 89 |
| B.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering | 93.667 | 82.333 |
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Both the colleges are equally good, but I will vote for Thapar University, Patiala because of the standard which the University has maintained since its establishment. I will try to distinguish between both colleges with the help of certain parameters:
Thapar University BE admissions are based on a valid JEE Main score. Based on the JEE score, TIET conducts the online counselling process for seat allocation. Talking about Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology cutoff 2023, the Round 2 closing ranks ranged between 21599 and 92183 for BE courses. So, considering the latest cutoff trends, student can get CSE at Thapar University with 50000. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the round 2 closing ranks for TIET BE in CSE courses for General All India category students:
| Course | 2023 |
|---|---|
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 21599 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Business Systems | 37185 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Derabassi Campus) | 57114 |
Thapar University offers a four-year full-time BE/BTech course in Computer Science & Engineering at the undergraduate level. TIET offers a BTech CSE programme with a total seat intake of 180 students. The total tuition fee for TIET BTech CSE course is INR 14.58Lacs (As per an unofficial source). Talking about the placement of Thapar University BTech course, the median package offered was INR 8 LPA during TIET placements 2021. Considering the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2023, TIET was ranked 20 in the Engineering category. So, considering all these factors TIET is not a bad option for BTech CSE admission.
Over the years, Thapar University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the NIRF 2025. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the Thapar University's rankings in 'University' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2025, Thapar University climbed 3 ranks to #26 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking.
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Over the years, Thapar University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the NIRF 2025. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the Thapar University's rankings in 'University' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2025, Thapar University climbed 3 ranks to #26 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking.
The rankings of the institute in the 'Engineering' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, Thapar University's rank is #29, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.
Rankings achieved by the institute under the 'Management' category have exibited a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, Thapar University fell 2 ranks to #46 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.
In the 'Research Institutions' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, Thapar University fell 3 ranks to #42 rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.
Explore the Thapar University latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | 20 | 29 | 29 |
| Science | – / – | – / – | 42 |
According to the rankings from Times Higher Education, Thapar University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. Thapar University's rankings in 'Overall' category have shown stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, Thapar University's rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times
According to the rankings from Times Higher Education, Thapar University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. Thapar University's rankings in 'Overall' category have shown stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, Thapar University's rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking.
Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.
The ranking from Outlook reveals that Thapar University holds a higher position than many other institutes, showing that the institute has performed better across various assessing factors of the Outlook ranking system. It is observable that in the 'Engineering (Private)' category, the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, Thapar University's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category by the Outlook ranki
The ranking from Outlook reveals that Thapar University holds a higher position than many other institutes, showing that the institute has performed better across various assessing factors of the Outlook ranking system. It is observable that in the 'Engineering (Private)' category, the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, Thapar University's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category by the Outlook ranking. Thapar University ranked in the top 3 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the Thapar University ranks by Outlook 2023:
Thapar University has been ranked well by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Through the years, the QS World University Rankings for Thapar University indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence acro
Thapar University has been ranked well by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Through the years, the QS World University Rankings for Thapar University indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the QS World University Rankings. It has been seen that in the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2026, Thapar University climbed 80 ranks to #771 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
It has been seen that within the category of 'Asia', the institute's ranking has scaled up when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, Thapar University climbed 12 ranks to #249 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
It is to be noticed that the institute has shown an increasing trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, Thapar University climbed 2 ranks to #54 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.
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Choosing between CSE at Lovely Professional University and Mechanical Engineering at Thapar University depends on your interest and career goals. If you are inclined toward software, coding, and IT-related fields, LPU’s CSE program offers strong exposure to emerging technologies, specialized labs, h
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In providing a comparison engineering institutions like Chandigarh University, Lovely Professional University, Chitkara University, and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, the NIRF 2024 lists that these institutions are some of the well known private institutions in North India. Thapar s
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Here's the current B.Tech admission criteria at Thapar University (TIET) — straight and short:
✔ 10+2 (PCM) with at least 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subjects.
✔ Appeared in JEE Main 2026 (or equival
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Short answer — yes, it's possible in some cases, but it depends on the branch and year.
Thapar fills:
Major seats through JEE Main
Some seats through 12th PCM merit (board marks category)
If your PCM percentage is strong (usually 90%+ for safer side), you can compete in the board merit category. But for
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Yes, you can directly register for admission at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology online by filling out the application form on their official site. The forms for UG/B.Tech are currently open, and you don't need a separate entrance besides JEE Main/board merit to register.
For the 20
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