Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab

One of the oldest and best universities in India, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) was established in 1956 and has 250-acre green campus, with the School of Management occupying 28 of those acres. The NIRF 2024 rankings place TIET 29th among engineering schools and 29th overall among Indian universities. According to the Washington Accord, it has A++ accreditation from the NAAC and NBA and is ranked among the top 500 in the Times Higher Education and QS world topic rankings. The institute works with well-known international universities to provide beneficial exchange and learning opportunities.

TIET provides UG, graduate, and doctorate programs in engineering, the basic sciences, the humanities, management, and the liberal arts and sciences that are in line with internation academic standards. The institute's major programs are the B.Tech and MBA. Additionally, the university provides PG degrees in M.Tech, MA, MCA, and M.Sc. Thapar University admits students on the basis of both admission and merit. National entrance exams including JEE Main, GATE, CAT, MAT, GMAT, NEET, and others are accepted by TIET for admission. Furthermore, it grants admission to many courses according to the results of the most recent qualifying exam. 

Highlights of University:

Established in	1956
Institute Type	Private Deemed-to-be University
Approved By	UGC & AICTE
Accredited by	NAAC
Application Mode	Online
Primary Courses	B.Tech & MBA
Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based & Merit-Based
Entrance Exams	TMAT & National-Level Entrance Exams such as JEE Main/ NEET/ CAT/ MAT, etc.
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wipro, IBM, Infosys
Official Website	https://www.thapar.edu/

Ranking 2025 to University:

According to various national and international ranking agencies, TIET is among the best universities in India. According to the NIRF Ranking 2024, Thapar University is rated 29th in the Engineering Category and 29th overall. According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, the university is ranked 10th among the Top Universities of India and falls between 601 and 800 in the world. Additionally, according to THE Asia University Rankings 2023, TIET is rated 145th.

According to the major ranking agencies, it is ranked in the following fields: 

Agency	Category	Rank
NIRF 2024	Overall	29
	Engineering	29
	University	22
	Management	49
	Research	34
QS World University Rankings 2025	World Universities	851-900
	WUR Ranking by Subject	401-450
	Sustainability Ranking	637
	Asian University Rankings	63
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024	World Universities	601-800
	Asia University	201-250
	Impact Ranking	1001-1500
QS Asia University Rankings 2023	Asian Universities	228

Courses at University:

University provides UG, graduate, and doctoral courses in the fields of science, engineering, management, computer applications, and liberal arts. University offers BE/B.Tech, B.Sc., BBA, and BA at UG level. It provides MA, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc degrees at PG level. The university also provides doctoral-level Ph.D. programs in manyspecializations.

Here are all specifics on the courses offered by  University: 

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
B.Tech	12th with at least 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology	JEE Main or Merit-Based (12th)
BE	12th with at least 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology	JEE Main or Merit-Based (12th)
MBA	Graduation/PG with 50% Marks	TMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT + Interview
BA (Hons) BBA (Hons) B.Sc (Hons)	12th with 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST Candidates) in Aggregate of any five subjects including English	Online Test + Personal Interview
M.Sc	Bachelor’s Degree in Science in the relevant subject with 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST	Merit-Based (Class 12th - 40% Weightage & Graduation- 60% Weightage)
MCA	Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST) and Must have Mathematics at 12th/Graduation.	Merit in Class 10th, 12th & Graduation
ME M.Tech	B.E./B.Tech. Degree in relevant Engineering stream with 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST)	GATE & Merit-Based for Vacant Seats
MA	Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Honors) or /Biology/Human Physiology /Arts/ Science/ Allied Sciences OR B.Tech with 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST) in Aggregate with Psycholog	Merit in Class 12th & Graduation
Ph.D.	M.E./ M.Tech/ MCA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Pharma/ M.A/ M.B.A./ C.A. with Minimum CGPA of 6.00 on or 60% Marks (55% in case of SC/ST/Differently-Abled candidates) in Aggregate OR have qualified the GATE / CSIR-UGC NET or any other National Exam	TIET Entrance Test / GATE / CSIR-UGC NET + Interview

Admission 2025  at University:

University admits students on the basis of merit and admission. For admission to different courses, University accepts many national-level entrance tests, including JEE Main, NEET, GATE, CAT/GATE/CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/GMAT, and UGC NET. Applicants lacking national-level scores are admitted on the basis of their merit or university-conducted entrance exam.

The following lists University's course-specific admission requirements:

Courses	Admission Criteria
B.Tech	JEE Main Scores for 50% Seats & Merit in Class 12 for Rest 50% Seats
BA, B.Sc, BBA	Online Aptitude Test + Interview
MA, M.Sc, MCA	Merit-Based
MBA	TMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT + Interview
M.Tech	GATE & Merit-Based for Vacant Seats
Ph.D.	TIET Entrance Test / GATE / CSIR-UGC NET + Interview

 Steps to Apply for admission:

After reviewing the eligibility and selection standards, applicants must submit online application on University's official website  to be considered for admission to courses. To apply for admission to University in 2025, follow these steps:

Step 1:     Go to University's official website.

Step 2:   Select the desired course admittance link from the homepage's top menu.

Step 3:   Carefully review the prospectus and other information.

Step 4:    Register by providing your name, phone number, email address, and program.

Step 5:    After completing the registration process, log in and complete the application.

Step 6:    Upload the required files and pay the INR 1500 application fees.

Step 7:    Save the confirmation documents to your computer for later use. 

Placements to University:

For several courses, University Placements 2024 is still open. More than 431 recruiters had visited the school as of March 25, 2025. The average package was INR 11.38 LPA, while the highest package was INR 1.23 CR. Among the leading employers at  University Placements 2024 were IBM, Deloitte, Zomato, Whirlpool, and Edelweiss.

The table that shows the main characteristics of University Placements 202 is provided below.

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2024
Number of Participating Recruiters	431+
Highest Package	1.23 CR
Average Package	11.38 LPA

Top Recruiters at University:

• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Deloitte
• Wipro
• IBM
• Infosys
• HSBC
• Whirlpool
• J.P. Morgan
• Samsung Apple
• Zomato

Scholarships for Students:

Under each program, University provides various merit scholarships. Details of some significant University scholarships are provided below:

Scholarship for B.Tech/BE:

The following are the specifics of the scholarship available to B.Tech/BE students: 

Scholarships	Eligibility	Value of Scholarships
Merit Scholarship 1	Minimum 95% marks at 12th  First 50 Students irrespective of branch on the basis of AIR of JEE Main -2025	Tuition Fee + Deposit Fee Waived Off
Merit Scholarship 2	Minimum 90% at 12th Next 60 Students irrespective of branch on the basis of AIR of JEE Main -2025	Tuition Fee Waived Off
Merit Scholarship 3	Minimum 85% at 12th First 10% of Admitted Students (other than over and above intake) in each discipline on the basis of AIR of JEE Main-2025.	Tuition Fee/2 Waive Off

Facilities at University:

Library:

There are more than 89,746 books in the university's library. For the benefit of the students, it also contains various e-books, journals, periodicals, and newspapers. It occupies 25,000 square feet of air-conditioned space. Even on gazette holidays, it is open all times. A modern facilities web-based management system has completely automated the library's services.

Sports: 

The university features a basketball court, a badminton court, and many other facilities. All sports-related equipment is available for students to borrow from the sports office.

Wi-fi:

Students can stay at the university in apartments with modern conveniences. Every block has a fast internet connection for students. The university has 5 hostels for female students and 8 for male students.

Faculty at University:

 Technology has around 600 highly skilled and knowledgeable faculty members that work together to provide the institute's students with excellent education. For better future, the faculty members shape the students based on their knowledge and skill sets. Ph.D. holders from top colleges and institutions in India and elsewhere make up roughly 90–98% of the faculty at the institute.

In various Ted talks, training sessions, seminars, workshops, technical projects, and other events, TIET's esteemed academic members have represented their field and university on a global scale. Additionally, some academic members have received national honors from the Indian government and president.

Alumni of University:

Alumni	Profile
Vikram Sethi	American Author and cyber security specialist. He is currently working as a Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management.
Anoop Kumar Mittal	Chairman and Managing Director of NBCC.
Robin Raina	Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Ebix Group. Founder of Robin Raina Foundation. He is an Indian-born American industrial engineer, businessman, and philanthropist
Aditi Avasthi	Indian entrepreneur and CEO of Embibe based in Bangalore.