What is Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology known for?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MSc, P.hd across 25 active programme records.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala – 2026 Overview
private · Patiala, Punjab · University
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology has recorded total fees from ₹97,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹21 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
25Active programmes
27Student reviews
4.5Average rating
2Placement years
About Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
History and Background
CBSE Results 2024 Class 12 Check Online Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Patiala, Punjab) was established in the academic year 1956 by its founder Karam Chand Thapar. The institute was previously known as Thapar University. It is one of India’s oldest and finest educational institutions, which is deemed to be a university and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute has also been accredited with a grade of ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Besides, the institute is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The foundation of the institute was laid to impart highly skilled talent to the students of the county and of overseas. Key Insights of the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology: The infrastructure of the institute is thoughtfully planned and spread over an area of 250 acres. The institute stands firm in terms of the best infrastructure at its level. The institute is striving hard to enhance the quality and technology-based system. Hostel facilities are provided for male and female students coming out of the city and are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity. The institutional library is stocked to the brim with educational books along with journals and e-papers. Classrooms are well furnished and are fully air-conditioned. The campus also provides medical facilities in order to avoid any health-related issues. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Highlights Table Particulars Details Established Year 1956 Campus Area 250 Ownership Private Accreditations UGC, NAAC, AICTE Flagship Courses MBA, M. Tech Official Website www.thapar.edu The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers a range of courses to its students, from UG to PG to Doctoral. Admissions to these courses are based on both merit and entrance, as per the eligibility of the course. The university also provides special scholarships to deserving students to fund their education. Also Read: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission Process Thapar University Popular Courses Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers a number of flagship courses at both the UG and PG level. These include BTech, BSc, BA, MSc, MTech, MBA, and MA. The university provides a total of 20 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, in a variety of subjects, including management, computer applications, science, medicine, engineering, and biotechnology. Here are a few departments of the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology: Fundamental Engineering Technical Sciences (Dera Bassi Campus) Chemical Science and Engineering Department of Biotechnology Distance Education (DDE) Department of Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Thapar University Courses and Fees The fees for Thapar University courses range from INR 126,400 to INR 1,836,000 for a variety of degrees. The payment of fees can be annual or semester-wise or a one-time payment, based on the request made during Thapar University admissions. All courses at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology have a total tuition charge that is mentioned in the table below: Course Total Tuition Fees BE/ BTech INR 8.85 L - 18.36 L ME/ MTech INR 2.42 L - 2.83 L BSc INR 10.46 L Msc INR 1.26 L MCA INR 2.55 L BBA INR 10.47 L MBA/PGDM INR 8.02 L - 8.99 L BA INR 10.47 L - 14 L MA INR 1.26 L - 2.03 L PhD INR 1.68 L - 4.59 L
Campus and Location
Established in 1956. Located in Patiala, Punjab. P.O Box 32, Patiala, Punjab
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech Bio Technology – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats). · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering – 4 years – A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats).
- Integrated B.E + MBA – 5 years
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Bio Technology – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST) · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- M.Tech Biotechnology – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Chemical Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Computer Science and Information Security (CSIS) – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Environmental Science and Technology – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Industrial Materials & Metallurgy – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- M.Tech Infrastructure Engineering and Management – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years · MBA / PGDM profile
MCA Programmes
- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – A Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University with Mathematics/Statistics as one subject with atleast 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST) · MCA / MCM profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) – 2 years · MSc profile
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy – 5 years · P.hd profile
Course Fees at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
M.Tech / M.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most M.Tech / M.E.: ₹1,40,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹1,65,800 – ₹1,81,800 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MSc: ₹1,14,000 – ₹1,26,400 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
P.hd Fees
Recorded annual fee for most P.hd: ₹97,000 – ₹1,55,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2011 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for over and above seats)..
- M.Tech / M.E.: Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST).
- MCA / MCM: A Bachelor’s degree of a recognised University with Mathematics/Statistics as one subject with atleast 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST).
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, JEE Main.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2016₹19 LPA
2023₹55 LPA
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹55 LPA, Average ₹21 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2016): Highest ₹19 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Anand and Anand, Avantha Power & Infrastructure Limited, Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), Blue Star, Bry-Air Asia, C Tech Labs, Canara Bank, Cholamandalam Finance, CoCubes, Comtech, Crompton Greaves Ltd., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC, Eaton, Eicher Tractor Ltd., Fresto, HCL Technologies, Hitachi Metglas, Hughes Communication, Indian Bank, Indswift, Ingersoll Rand, JCT fabrics, LG Electronics, Magneti Marelli, Mahindra & Mahindra, Minvesta Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Motherson Sumi wires Ltd, Nelito Systems, NFL Nangal, Pepsico Holdings (I) Pvt. Ltd., PHILIPS, ranbaxy, Reliance ADA Group, Reliance Retail, SHARE KHAN, siemens, Skoda Autos, Star Paper Mill, Swaraj Mazda, Tata Communications, Tata Infotech, TATA Technologies, tata teleservice, TCS, TVS MOTORS and others (46 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 27
- Average overall rating: 4.5/5
- Infrastructure: 4.6/5
- Hostel: 4.7/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.1/5
- Faculty: 4.4/5
- Admission: 3.5/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. K.K.Raina – Director
- Ghuman, Karminder Dr. – Associate Professor
- Prof. Susheel Mittal – Associate Professor
- Kumari, Santha Dr. (Ms) – Associate Professor
- Dr. R.K. Sharma – Professor
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2024: Rank 29 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 29 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 44 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 29 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 29 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 44 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 20 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 49 out of 100.
- nirf 2022: Rank 28 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 23 out of 300.
- nirf 2020: Rank 29 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 20 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology lists B.Tech Bio Technology, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech Electrical Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Recorded total fees range from ₹97,000 to ₹1,81,800. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
The active programme mappings list GATE, JEE Main.
How are placements at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Placement records are available for 2 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹21 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
The profile contains 12 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 29 and nirf rank 29.
What is the student rating of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 27 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.