Thapar University BE/BTech Courses & Fees 2026: Cutoff, Eligibility, Admissions, Scholarships

The Thapar University CSE average package and the other placement details for the CSE branch have not been released officially. The University has released the combined placement data for the UG batch passing out in 2023. Check the below table to know the Thapar University average package and other UG related placement data:

Particulars	UG Placement Statistics (2021)	UG Placement Statistics (2022)	UG Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 43.31 LPA	INR 40 LPA	INR 55.75 LPA
Average package	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 11.03 LPA	INR 11.90 LPA
Placement rate	79%	96%	83%

Currently, TIET has not released the cutoff for the BE course 2025 on the basis of JEE Main ranks/scores. However, to get an idea about the competitiveness of the cutoff in the previous years, candidates can check the below table: 

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and Thapar University has affordable fee structure. The fee structure of the programme ranges between INR 885,000- INR 1,223,000. 

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing B.E. / B.Tech from The LNM Institute of Information Technology is INR 800,000 - INR 1,650,000. While, the Median package offered by Thapar University after completion of B.E. / B.Tech is INR 1,000,000 - INR 1,450,526. Basis these stats, The LNM Institute of Information Technology is better option compared to Thapar University on the Median salary parameter.

Yes, Thapar University BTech fees include a one-time fee payable at the time of admission. Some of the fee components that are candidates required to pay once are admission fees, institute security, alumni fees, etc. Check out the below table to learn about the amount of these mentioned components: 

Admission Fee	Institute Security	Alumni Fee	Total
INR 11,000	INR10,000	INR 1,000	INR 22,000

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative

KIIT School of Engineering and Thapar University is known for BTech/ BE programme. The fee structure of programme ranges between INR 379, 000- INR 1,836,000.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology or Thapar University is one of India's well-established private engineering institutes. For a B.Tech it is a very famous college with strong placements, infrastructure & good faculty. Large IT firms (TCS, Infosys, Cognizant), product companies (Microsoft, Amazon, etc.) and core-sector employers (L&T, Bosch) participate. Startups and internships are common.

According to reviews on Shiksha ( Karanbir Singh,  B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2021), the placement of this college was one of the best among the private colleges. 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 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. Faculty members of my branch were highly qualified. Overall, Thapar university has got good reviews in terms of placements, faculty, & infrastructure.

Thapar University is yet to release its placement rate for 2026. However, the number of students placed in 2025 is given in the table below:

Particulars	Placemnt Statistics (2025)
Students Placed	1560 (Overall) 151 (MBA)

 

As per the official data, Thapar University has been providing good placements to its MBA students. Have a look at the table below to know more:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 24.81 LPA
Average Pacakge for Top 10%	INR 12.64 LPA
Average Package for Top 25%	INR 11.31 LPA
Average Package for Top 50%	INR 9.87 LPA
Students placed	151
Companies visited	89
New recruiters	38
Pre Placement Offers	17

The mode of application at TIET Patiala is online. Students can apply by filling the form released by the college. The university conducts its admission on the basis of both merit and entrance exam scores. Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the course.

Thapar University offers four-year full-time BE/BTech courses at the undergraduate level. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology admission to all the BE/BTech courses is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam except BTech in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. TIET BTech admission to Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering is based on valid NEET 2023 marks, followed by a counselling process. TIET 50% of the seats will be filled basis of NEET scores and the rest 50% of the seats shall be filled on the basis of merit of marks obtained in Class 12 or equivalent examination in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and, Biology.

Thapar University does not hold its own BTech entrance exam; it's done through JEE Main, which is moderate to tough. MBA requires CAT, NMAT, or XAT, competitive exams. M.Tech GATE is challenging but can be cracked if one prepares for it.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at TIET is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

• Class 10 and 12 Scorecard
• UG marksheet
• PG marksheet
• Date of birth certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate

Thapar University admission to the BTech course is a two-way process, one is entrance-based and another is merit-based. Interested candidates can apply for Thapar University BTech admission either way. Thapar University's 50% of seats will be filled on the basis of JEE Main scores and the rest 50% is based on the marks secured in the Class 12 examination. The minimum eligibility criteria is different for both entrance and merit-based admission. 

Thapar University BE/BTech fee range between INR 10.96 Lakh to INR 20.56 Lakh. Given fee range include fee for lateral entry courses as well. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed Thapar University BTech fee structure, candidates can contact the admission department of the University.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is a "deemed to be university" in Patiala, Punjab. It is ranked 46 in the Management and 29 in the Engineering categories by the NIRF 2025. At the UG level, BA, BSc, BTech, etc. are offered. MBA, MSC, MTech, MCA, etc. are offered at the PG level. PhD level courses are also offered by the institute.
During the placements 2025, the highest package of INR 40.90 LPA & median package of INR 8.5 LPA were offered to the students BTech (ME) batch. In short, it is a good institute in terms of rankings, range of courses, placements, etc.