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Thapar University Ranking Highlights 2027

One of India’s leading institutes is Thapar University. It has been consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies. As per the QS World University Rankings 2027, the institute ranked #701-710 under Top Global Universities category. Thapar University excellence in academics, distinguished professors, and well-established infrastructure is the reason for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. All the information around Thapar University rankings is covered in the following article:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#29

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

#42

4th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

Q: How is Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (earlier known as Thapar University) is accredited by NAAC with the highest "A+" grade. It offers a wide variety of courses & is consistently ranked by various prominent ranking bodies. Some of the recent Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology rankings are listed below:

NIRF 2025 (University): #26
NIRF 2025 (Overall): #44
IIRF 2026 (Overall): #20
QS World University Ranking 2027: #701-710

(Note: NIRF 2026 is yet to be released).

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Q: Is Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology good for BTech?

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) is considered one of the best private deemed-to-be universities for BTech. BTech is the flagship course of the university. In the latest edition of NIRF (2025), the university ranked #29 in the 'Engineering' category. It secured the #5 rank in the Best Private Engineering Colleges under Private Universities & Private Deemed Universities category of IIRF 2026.

It is also recognised globally for its Engineering courses. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2026, the university was placed in the #601-800 under the Engineering category.

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Q: What is the latest NIRF ranking for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed University) was ranked under multiple categories of NIRF 2025*. The latest NIRF rankings of TIET Patiala are as follows:

NIRF Category	NIRF Rank 2025
University	26
Overall	44
Engineering	29
Management	46
Research Institutions	42

*NIRF 2026 is expected to be released in Aug/ Sep 2026.

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Q: Is Thapar University recognised internationally?

Yes, Thapar University is recognised internationally. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, the university was placed in the #601-800 rank band under the 'Overall' category. It was placed in the #701-710 rank band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 (Overall). These rankings confirm the global reputation of Thapar University.

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Thapar University Ranking

Table of contents

Thapar University Ranking Highlights 2027
Thapar University NIRF Ranking 2025
Thapar University Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
Thapar University QS World University Rankings 2027
Thapar University Course Ranking
Thapar University Student Reviews

Thapar University NIRF Ranking 2025

Thapar University NIRF Rankings 2026 are yet to be released. The same will be updated here once they are out. (NIRF rankings are usually released around Aug-Sep every year).

As per NIRF 2025, TIET Patiala received rankings under multiple categories. It ranked #26 in the 'University' category and #44 in the 'Overall' category. Further, it ranked #29 in the 'Engineering' category, #46 in the 'Management' category, and #42 in the 'Research Institutions' category.

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Thapar University NIRF Rankings 2026 are yet to be released. The same will be updated here once they are out. (NIRF rankings are usually released around Aug-Sep every year).

Check below some more insights on TIET Patiala NIRF Rankings 2025:

TIET's NIRF ranking in the 'University' category improved from #29 in NIRF 2024 to #26 in NIRF 2025.
The university's ranking in the 'Engineering' category was the same (#29) in 2025 and 2024.
Its NIRF ranking showed a slight decline in the Overall (dropped 1 rank), Management (dropped 2 ranks) & Research Institutions (dropped 3 ranks) categories.

Category	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	29	29
Science	– / –	42

Thapar University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2025, Thapar University was awarded #26 rank under the 'University' category. Its ranking stands on par with the rankings of well-known institutions, such as KL (Deemed to be University) and Kalasalingam University. Check below the comparison of Thapar University's NIRF ranking with other similarly ranked institutes in the 'University' category:

Institute Name	NIRF University Ranking 2025
Thapar University	26
SIU Pune	24
Kerala University	25
KL (Deemed to be University)	26
Kalasalingam University	28

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B.E. / B.Tech

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College	Ranking
IIT Mandi Compare	26
IIT Jodhpur Compare	27
NIT Warangal Compare	28
Thapar University	29
DTU Delhi Compare	30
Chandigarh University (CU) Compare	31
IIT Ropar Compare	32

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Thapar University Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology is ranked under four categories of the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2026. Its THE World University Ranking 2026 (Overall) is in the #601-800 band. The university has maintained the same position in this category since 2023. Check below the other categories in which TIET Patiala is ranked in THE Rankings 2026:

Computer Science: #301-400
Engineering: #601-800
Physical Sciences: #601-800

Computer Science: #301-400
Engineering: #601-800
Physical Sciences: #601-800

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	501-600	601-800
Science	201-250	197

Thapar University vs Other Institutes: THE Ranking Comparison

Thapar University secured a rank of #601–800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. This makes its status comparable to various national and international top institutions. Some Indian institutions that received similar rankings in THE 2026 are presented in the table below:

Institute Name	THE World University Ranking 2026
Thapar University	601–800
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	501–600
IIT Indore	501–600
Panjab University	601–800

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Science

College	Ranking
Amity University Noida Compare	501
IIIT Hyderabad Compare	501
BITS Pilani Compare	601
Thapar University	601
Panjab University Compare	601
GGSIPU Compare	601
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Compare	601

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Thapar University QS World University Rankings 2027

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 2027, Thapar University climbed 70 ranks to #701 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.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	501	– / –
Science	– / –	249

Thapar University vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Comparison

As per the QS World University Rankings 2027, Thapar University achieved #701-710 rank under the 'Top Global Universities' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Thapar University and Bharathiar University under the QS World University Rankings 'Top Global Universities' category. Check the year-wise comparison of Thapar University with other leading institutes below.

Thapar University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2027
College Name	Top Global Universities 2027
Thapar University	701-710
SIU Pune	655
Jamia Millia Islamia	686
Thapar University	701-710
Bharathiar University	711-720

Similar ranked Science colleges by QS World University Rankings

Science

College	Ranking
IIT BHU Compare	237
Mumbai University Compare	245
University of Hyderabad Compare	246
Thapar University	249
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Compare	254
GGSIPU Compare	258
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Compare	262

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Thapar University
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B.E. / B.Tech

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NIRF	29	29	-
Times Higher Education	-	501-600	601-800
QS World University Rankings	-	501	-

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Times Higher Education	201-250	197
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Placements4.0

Infrastructure4.5

Faculty & Course3.9

Campus Life4.4

Value for Money3.6

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Many prestigious companies visit the college every year like Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, De Shaw, JP Morgan, Walmart Labs, SanDisk, Samsung, Delloite, and many more.

Based on 362 Reviews

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Internship chances by the college are very less mainly because of the limited demand in the market so students have to apply for their own internships.

Based on 54 Reviews

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B.E. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.2

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It's good with a lot of opportunities, but you need to grab them yourself. Nobody will babysit you.

Placements: Out of 1100 students from my course, the maximum number of students get placed. Companies like American Express and Goldman Sachs come for recruitment. The top roles are Software Analyst, and most of the tech roles are offered. The highest package is in crores, and the median is 12 LPA.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is a bit slow on campus, but when it comes to infrastructure, Thapar has nailed it. It has great infrastructure. University is spread over 250 acres. There is a garden named Nirvana, a supermarket inside the campus named COS, and a skywalk for groups to hang out.

Faculty: I don't know if it is the same everywhere or just at my college. But you have to learn everything on your own or YouTube. Very few teachers actually want to teach. Otherwise, they just need their salary. Teachers are just a formality. You need to upgrade your skills by yourself.

Other: There are so many fests that you will get tired of them. There are actually many fests happening at the same time.

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026Read More

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B.E. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2028

3.8

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Summarization of the CSE Branch at Thapar University.

Placements: Around 80–83% of students get placed. The highest package is around 43 LPA, with an average package of 11–12 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Deloitte, Cisco, Infosys, and JP Morgan. Many students also receive internships at companies like Amazon, Deloitte, and Cisco. The major roles offered are SDE, Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Backend Developer, and Cybersecurity roles.

Infrastructure: The CSE department at Thapar has excellent infrastructure with high-speed Wi-Fi, modern computer labs, smart classrooms, and a well-equipped library. Labs are updated regularly. The systems run smoothly for coding and project work. Hostels are clean and well maintained, with good security and 24/7 electricity. The mess food is decent with multiple options. The canteens offer better variety. Medical facilities, sports grounds, a gym, and indoor games are all available and well managed.

Faculty: Faculty in the CSE department at Thapar is well qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. Most teachers explain concepts clearly with practical examples. The curriculum is updated regularly. It is industry-oriented, with a good focus on coding, labs, and projects.

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026Read More

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B.E. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Satisfied with the college. You can do very well if you put in the work here.

Placements: It is overall a good branch, an underrated one. Teachers are cooperative and strive to help you achieve much more. Top recruiting companies are: Reliance, OCCL, HMEL, Deloitte, Trident, Honeywell, Jubilant, etc. If you put in the work, you can get placements.

Infrastructure: Labs are good, classrooms are fully air-conditioned, and Wi-Fi works well. But I must say the library here is top-notch. It has specialized well-equipped laboratories, especially for business incubation in biofertilizer and biopesticide production, food processing and analysis, pilot scale lab, temperature-controlled rooms classified as growth rooms, cold room, inoculation rooms, instrumentation room, a biocomposting and vermicomposting unit, commercial production of mushrooms, biogas plant, and a polyhouse for mass production of the blue-green algal biofertilizer. There is also a well-equipped office with personal computers, printers, fax machines, scanners, DLP projector, digital camera, reprography, networking, and a library and seminar hall.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, and the course curriculum is aligned with the industry. Semester exams are moderate. You can pass them with two days of study before exams. The major research activities in the Department are in the fields of heat transfers, fluid mechanics, polymer science & technology, energy management, biochemical engineering, separation processes, reaction engineering, pulp and paper, and environmental engineering.

Reviewed on 25 May 2026Read More

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B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2021

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

One of the best private colleges in Rajasthan.

Placements: The reputation of placement of this college was one of the best among the private colleges. The average package was 8 LPA. The highest package was above 15 LPA. The main companies for recruiting were TCS, Tata Motors, Microsoft, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, etc. The roles that were offered were production engineer, design engineer, quality engineer, etc. The internship in my course was very good in the local area.

Infrastructure: The campus provided smart classrooms to all the department students with A/C. Mechanical labs were highly advanced, and the CAD labs were also good and tidy. Robotics labs have been introduced recently and have high-quality products. The library was very big with sufficient books and digital access. Hostel facilities were better than those at other private colleges. The mess food was full of variety.

Faculty: Faculty members of my branch were highly qualified, and I think all of them have earned a PhD. Most of them were from a research background and were very humble in nature. All faculty members tried their best to teach in the easiest way possible. The course was refreshed each year according to current affairs. Semester exams were very tricky if you didn't keep in touch with the books and topics that were essential. The course made the students industry-ready.

Other: The benefit of studying at this campus was that it was possible to get a well-paid internship.

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B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

2026 Thapar University Review. Placements, life and admission.

Placements: My branch has the best placement in the whole college, from software tech roles to electronics core roles to non-tech roles that were offered. This year, 98% placement record with an average package near to 19 LPA. Placement is decently good. Our college also has a minimum cap for companies; any company offering below 7.2 LPA is not allowed in the placement season. Despite that, 500+ companies visit every year.

Infrastructure: Hostels are like hotels. In fact, they actually are hotels converted to hostels. Best infrastructure. In fact, the college has several awards for best infrastructure. We have Asia's 7th largest library. Infrastructure is mesmerizing, an architectural marvel. However, these days there is too much construction that spoils the vibe.

Faculty: Faculty is one of the most respected faculties across the country. Some teachers are paid so much because of the levels of excellence they have in their subjects. Although exams are tough and there is too much pressure from exams. Exams are one of the worst times of the year.

Other: We are number 1 in India in sports. In all major hackathons, our students are in the top 3. We have North India's best and largest fests. The only bad part of this college is the in-time of hostels. Hate that honestly.

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026Read More

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B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2029

3.8

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

It is an okay college if you don't have any other options, but it's very expensive.

Placements: In my branch, around 80% of the students got placed, and the average package is around 11 to 12 LPA. The top recruiting companies are from computer or electronics, and the majority of the people go for computer jobs in my branch. According to the fees of the college, the placements are not that great, but if you really work hard, you can make something of yourself and achieve a good package. The college also has a 50% quota for Punjab residents. AI branches have also been introduced, so it might be a good option.

Infrastructure: The library is actually very good with good Wi-Fi. Labs and classrooms are well facilitated, the mess food is very good since we are in Punjab, and the hostels are very good too. The sports facilities and medical facilities are good too, with gyms in every hostel.

Faculty: Teachers are okay, but you have to do all the studying yourself. The courses are kind of old and not very relevant. Like in every college, you have to study on your own. Classes are just for attendance mostly, but the labs are important. The treatment cell continuously organizes different workshops and upskilling activities to make the students ready.

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026Read More

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Which is best for B.Tech CSE: Thapar University or LPU? Which will provide better scholarship?

Answered 3 days ago

For BTech CSE, I would choose Thapar over LPU if you get CSE at Thapar and can comfortably afford it. Thapar has the stronger engineering reputation and generally better peer group and placement outcomes.

For scholarships, LPU is clearly more generous and easier to access: its 2026 CSE scholarships c

Ananya Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

What will be more good whether to opt computer science in Lovely Professional University or mechanical in Thapar University?

Answered Yesterday

I’d choose CSE at LPU over Mechanical at Thapar if your priority is better career flexibility and placement opportunities. CSE gives you access to software, AI, data, cybersecurity and IT roles, while Mechanical is more specialized toward core engineering. Unless you specifically have a strong inter

ananya sharma

Beginner-Level 3

Which university is best for MBA among LPU, Galgotia University, GLAU, Thapar university and Sharda university?

Answered 4 hours ago

Galgotias can be a good MBA option for students looking for specialization flexibility, practical learning, industry exposure and access to the Delhi-NCR business ecosystem. I would still compare fees, placement outcomes, faculty and ROI with LPU, GLA and Sharda before making the final decision.

Vivek Raj

Beginner-Level 5

Which is better for CS engineering: LPU or Thapar?

Answered a week ago

For CSE, I'd personally choose Thapar. Engineering reputation, peer group and placement opportunities are generally stronger. LPU is good too, especially if fees/scholarship is a major factor, but if budget isn't an issue, Thapar would be my pick.

Mohit diwakar

Contributor-Level 7

Which is the best college between thapar university and lpu for B.Tech (CSE) branch?

Answered a week ago

For BTech CSE, I'd personally choose Thapar. It has a stronger engineering reputation and generally better placement opportunities. LPU is good too, especially if scholarship or fees are a major concern, but if budget isn't an issue, Thapar would be my pick.

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