The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is the oldest among the Deemed to be University which produces highly skilled talent for the nation as well as overseas. TIET was founded in 1956 in Patiala and the campus is spread across 250 acres. It has been considered as the pioneer institution for engineering education, research, and innovation.
This institute has been accredited with an 'A+' grade from NAAC. Thapar university's motto is to provide a cultured and acknowledged environment that trains all the students to make them ready for the corporate industry. TIET aims to be dynamic, innovative, and flexible in diverse academic programs, structures, and mechanisms.
| Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Address | Adarsh Nagar, Prem Nagar, Patiala, Punjab-147004 |
| Year of Establishment | 1956 |
| Accreditations | NBA, NAAC- “A+”, NIRF |
| Website | http://www.thapar.edu/ |
| Contact Number | 0175 239 3021 |
| info@thapar.edu | |
| Admission Details | Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Admission |
| Fees Details | Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Fees |
| Programs Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD |
TIET in RANKINGS:
| Ranking Body | 2020 Ranks |
|---|---|
| National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) | 20 |
| QS World University Rankings | 801-1000 |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 261-270 |
| India Today | 23 |
| The World University Rankings for Computer Science | 301-400 |
Admission Process:
There are 6 schools, 8 departments, and 8 centers under the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology for offering various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programs. Admission to these courses is done on the basis of marks scored in the last qualifying examinations. The University also accepts scores of some national level exams like GATE, GMAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. The interested candidates can visit the official website to apply for any course at TIET.
Let’s have a look at the courses offered by TIET:
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology offers a huge number of programs at the UG level like BE/BTech degree, at PG levels such as MCA, MBA, ME, MTech, M.A. Psychology and Integrated BE-MBA degrees and the doctoral level courses like Ph.D. degrees. The table below will give you a brief knowledge about the courses offered by TIET along with the eligibility criteria and selection process.
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 Years | Intermediate graduate level exam with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) | JEE Main / Merit-based |
| B.E | |||
| M.Sc. | 3 Years | Bachelor’s degree in the science stream with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate with the relevant subject | |
| MCA | 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in aggregate with Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12 | |
| M.E | 2 Years | Graduation with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate | GATE Score Followed by an interview |
| M.Tech | 2 Years | ||
| M.A Psychology | 2 Years | Bachelor in Psychology/B.Tech. with 55% marks in aggregate and with Psychology as one of the subjects (50% for SC/ST) | Merit-based on marks secured at Class 12th level and graduation level |
| MBA | 2 Years | Graduation/post-graduation in any discipline with 50% marks | Scores secured in CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/ CMAT/GMAT + GD + Interview |
| Ph.D. | 3 – 4 Years | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks OR qualified NET (UGC/CSIR) | Entrance exam conducted at the university level |
Scholarship:
TIET provides some scholarship schemes for some selected meritorious students. These schemes help some needy students to take the next step into the education world.
Merit Scholarships:
| Number of Scholarships Available | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee Waivers | Based on NMAT | Based on other Entrance Exams |
| 50% | 10 | 10 |
| 30% | 10 | 10 |
| 20% | 10 | 10 |
Scholarships for Executive MBA Students:
| Number of Scholarships | Criteria | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 30 |
|
INR 50,000-1,00,000/- |
Fellowships for Ph.D. (Residential and Executive):
| Year of Study | Criteria | Reward (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | Candidates must be in the top 4 in the final merit list of selection | 30,000/- PM |
| 2nd Year |
|
35,000/- PM |
| 3rd Year | 40,000/- PM | |
| 4th Year | 40,000/- PM |
Fellowships for M.Phil Students:
| Criteria | Duration | Reward |
|---|---|---|
|
12 Months | INR 30,000/- PM |
TIET Placement Records:
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology placement drive attracts more than 150 companies to take part in the campus drive to recruit students and provide them with golden job opportunities. It has a Center for Industrial Liaison and Placement (CILP) which is responsible for facilitating placement drives at TIET. CILP manages institute-industry interaction programs for various courses and branches. TIET Center for Industrial Liaison and Placement (CILP) offers a large-scale opportunity for prolonged industry experience. This is done before the final placement drive so that students will get a short-term work experience to improve their corporate prospects.
2020 Placements Highlights:
| Particulars | Stats/Salary |
|---|---|
| Stats/Salary | 39 LPA |
| Average Salary Package | 7 LPA (Approx.) |
| Top Recruiters | Amazon, Microsoft, DE Shaw, JP Morgan, and Infosys |
| Number of Companies Visited | 282 |
| Number of Single Offers | 950 |
| Number of Students Placed | 972 |
| Total Offers Released | 994 |
Top Recruiters:
- Oracle
- IBM
- Mu Sigma
- Wipro
- Maruti
- Tata Motors
- Whirlpool
- Deloitte
- Samsung
- Sandisk
- Adobe
- Reliance
- Infosys
- Hindustan Times
- Naukri.com
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Asian Paints
- Walmart
- Bajaj Auto
- Amazon
- HSBC
- Bridge Group Solutions
- De Sweden Ab
- EXL Service
- Cubastion Consulting Pvt. Ltd,
Know more: Why Thapar Institute Should Be On Your List If You Are Thinking About Engineering.
