TIET offers a wide range of Merit, Merit-cum-Means scholarships to the students of UG and PG courses. These aids seek to bring students to Thapar University regardless of their ability to pay, thus bridging the gap between the educational cost and the financial circumstances of students.
Thapar University Scholarship Type
Mentioned below are the different types of scholarships offered at TIET:
1. MERIT Scholarship - BE/ BTech Students
Merit Scholarships to the first-year UG students will be awarded on the basis of All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Mains 2025 for the year 2025-26 with the criteria mentioned against each scholarship.
| Scholarship Name | Number of Scholarship | Value of Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship I | 50 | TF + DF waive off |
| Merit Scholarship II | 60 | TF waive off |
| Merit Scholarship III | 339 | TF/2 waive off |
| Merit Scholarship IV (A) | 01 | TF + DF waive off |
| Merit Scholarship IV (B) | 01 | TF waive off |
| Merit Scholarship IV (C) | 03 | TF/2 |
| Merit Scholarship VI (A) | All eligible students | 50% of TF |
| Merit Scholarship VI (B) | All eligible students | 30% of TF |
| Merit Scholarship VI (C) | All eligible students | 25% of TF |
2. Merit-cum-means Scholarship for UG students:
| Scholarship Name | Number of Scholarship | Value of Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-means Scholarship Normal | 20 | TF + DF waive off |
| Merit-cum-means Scholarship Special | 5 (maximum) | TF + DF waive off |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships Lateral Entry | 2 (maximum) | TF + DF waive off |
NOTE: Only 2 (maximum) LEET students will be selected under this category.
3. Scholarship for PG Students
| Scholarship Name |
Value of Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Scholarship from AICTE |
NA |
| Scholarship from TIET |
- INR 5 K (valid GATE score and approved by AICTE) - INR 12.4 K (valid GATE score and not approved by AICTE) |
| ME/MTech candidates |
INR 10 K per month for the candidates who are not GATE qualified |
4. Scholarship for MSc, MA Students
| Scholarship Name | Criteria for award of scholarship for First Year |
Value of Scholarship
|
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship - MSc (A) and MA (A) | Aggregate Marks > 75% at qualifying exam (Graduation Level) | 50% of TF |
| Merit Scholarship- MSc (B) and MA (B) | Aggregate Marks > 65% But at the qualifying exam (Graduation Level) |
30% of TF |
Thapar University Scholarship Criteria
The table mentioned below is the scholarship criteria for the various other kinds of scholarships offered at Thapar University:
| Nature of Scholarship | Value of Scholarship | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-Cum- Means Scholarships (PG) | Tuition and Development FeeWaiver |
Gross Family Income ≤ INR 10.00 Lac. EntranceTest Rank and Academic Performance in next years.
For 2nd year onwards Income criteria with CGPA ≥ 7.50, No backlog at the time of applying for scholarship. |
| Vimlasons Charitable Foundation Scholarships | INR 50,000 per annum |
One scholarship is to be paid to girl students every year to 1st year of the UG programme on a merit cum mean basis.
Means: Gross Family Income ≤ INR 10.00 Lac Merit: minimum 75% marks in the Class 10 and 12 board examination. |
| Shakuntla-Juneja Memorial Scholarship | INR 10,000 per annum |
One BE Civil Engineering student in 2nd year on the basis of merit.
|
| Late Dr. H.S. Kasana Scholarship | INR 10,000 per annum |
2nd year MSc (Mathematics & Computing) student who secures maximum CGPA in the first year.
|
| Dipesh Chawla Memorial Scholarship | INR 50,000 per annum |
The best student in the BE (Civil) final year on the basis of CGPA at the end of 3rd year.
|
| Sardarni Mohinder Kaur Sidhu Memorial Scholarship | INR 10,000 per annum |
Topper of BE (Electrical Eng) at the end of 3rd year.
|
| Amir Chand and Dewki Bai Batra Scholarship | INR 15,000 per annum |
To a student who at the end of third year stands first in Mechanical Engineering according to the CGPA
|
| Prem Sagar Gupta Merit Scholarship | INR 5,000 per annum |
One each to BE Civil Engineering student of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year on a merit basis.
|
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC students | Reimbursement of tuition fees and non-refundable fees (max. INR 2 lakh) + maintenance allowance, books & stationery expenses, as per guideline of the scheme |
First 10 SC students on merit whose family income does not exceed INR 8 LPA.
|
| Central Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students | INR 12,000 per annum for 1st year to 3rd year) and INR 20,000/- per annum for (4th Year & 5th year (integration course) |
Under National Merit Scholarship Scheme, Eligibility: above 80% marks in Class 12 examination and family income less than INR 4.50 LPA.
|
Thapar University Eligibility Criteria
- Students who have cleared all the courses prescribed for the respective programme in the year of consideration will be eligible for the scholarship.
- In case a student is upgraded through the December Test in 1st year, he/she will not be eligible for a merit scholarship in 2nd year on the basis of his/her performance in 1st year.
- In case a student is eligible for more than one scholarship/free ship, he/she shall be awarded only one scholarship/free ship as per his/her preference.
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Thapar University BBA fees include admission fee, tuition fee, security deposit, etc. BBA fees are INR 14 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For a detailed Thapar University BBA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 months ago
Merit-based scholarships at Thapar University are given to students with strong academic performance. For first-year UG students, eligibility is based on Class 12 marks and JEE Main rank. From the second year onwards, students must maintain a high CGPA (usually 8.0+), with no backlogs, to continue t
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 9 months ago
To get the BTech Merit Scholarship-I at Thapar University, applicants must complete their Class 12 and must have scored more than 95%. Additionally, the applicant must be among the top 50 students based on their All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main 2024, regardless of her/ his engineering branch.
For co
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
Thapar University M.Tech Scholarships are offered to students in the form of an assistantship and as a monthly stipend. Candidates can apply for the scholarships through the official website of the university by fulfilling all the eligibility criteria. Additionally, Thapar University scholarships ar
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
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 ta
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Contributor-Level 10
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) offers several scholarships for BTech, MTech, MA and MCA students. Scholarships such as Merit-based, Merit-cum-means, for Msc, MA and other PG courses are provided to the eligible students. Candidates must the eligibility criteria to avail these scholarship programs.