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Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?
My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.
- You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
- In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
- Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.
Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
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Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
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Total no of offers made |
781 |
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Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.
What is the better option if money is not a problem, Thapar NIT Rourkela or BIT Mesra?
Having friends studying in all of these universities, I can say that they all are some of the most prestigious colleges in India. However, if you have to choose the best, go with NIT Rourkela without a second thought. Here’s why:
- According to the NIRF ranking of 2021, NIT Rourkela secured 16th position among the best engineering colleges in India and 2nd among the NITs. Thapar University and BIT Mesra were placed at 29th and 38th positions respectively.
- You will be astonished to see one of the most beautiful and eye-catching campuses in India.
- You can indulge in various clubs and other co-curricular activities for the all-around development of personality.
- The campus culture is really friendly and free of any sort of ragging and threatening activities.
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Categories |
NIT Rourkela |
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Course Fee |
6.4 - 7.93 lakh |
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Highest CTC |
42 LPA |
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Average CTC |
12 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Goldman Sachs, etc. |
NIT Rourkela is indeed the best option among these and if you manage to secure a seat, you’re lucky. Besides all the above plus points, you will eventually get the NIT brand tag which will help you throughout your career.
To which tier does Thapar University belong to??
Thapar University's tier positioning — this is asked a lot because Thapar occupies an unusual spot in India's engineering college hierarchy.
Short answer: Thapar is typically classified as a Tier 2 / Tier 2.5 institution — arguably the top of Tier 2.
Why Thapar stands apart from typical Tier 2:
- NAAC A+ accreditation. Ranked ~30-50 in NIRF Engineering consistently.
- Placement outcomes genuinely closer to lower NITs: Average CSE ~12-14 LPA, comparable to NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Jalandhar range.
- Deemed University (not affiliated to AKTU or any state university) — this is important. Own degrees, own curriculum.
- Industry recognition: In North India corporate ecosystem, Thapar is often mentioned alongside NITs with less ambiguity than most Tier 2 privates.
Where it sits in common comparisons:
- Better than: VIT Vellore, SRM, most private engineering colleges for academic reputation.
- Below: All IITs, NITs Trichy/Warangal/Surathkal (Tier 1 NITs), BITS Pilani.
- Comparable to: Lower NITs (Jalandhar, Kurukshetra), MAIT, NSUT for some measures.
For competitive exam purposes: Thapar is often the target for students who missed NIT cutoffs but want NIT-adjacent placement outcomes. That positioning is generally justified by data.
Is IIIT Una better than Thapar Institute Patiala?
Thapar institute has been established way before IIIT Una and over this period of time has created a great alumni network working at different positions worldwide. The faculty in Thapar Currently has over 20+ years of experience and is well known among the students.
On the other hand, IIIT Una is a newly established IIIT and the problem with this is that it still does not even have its own campus. IIIT Una is operating under NIT Hamirpur; this leads to the problem of no classes to fit all these students of both different Universities together. The classes get clashed, labs are not enough and faculty has a hard time coping up. This creates chaos on campus, which results in lower placement.
Here are the recent placement highlights at the institutes.
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Institute |
IIIT Una |
Thapar University |
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Average CTC |
4.5 LPA |
7 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
13.5 LPA |
43 LPA |
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Major recruiters |
Reliance, IBM, Yodlee |
Wipro, TCS, Royal Bank of Scotland |
So, going by all these factors, it is safe to say IIIT Una is not better than Thapar.
Which is better for a B.Tech: Punjab University or Thapar University?
A few of my friends graduated from both the mentioned institutes and here are some insights regarding the institutes, based on their experience.
If you can afford the fee structure of Thapar university then surely go for it. Also, if you have a good rank then you must try other central government colleges of engineering in Punjab i.e NIT Jalandhar as well SLIET Longowal in district Sangrur, Punjab.
Here is a brief comparison of Punjab University and Thapar University.
| Particulars | Punjab University | Thapar University |
| Total fees | 70.08 K - 4.26 L | 13.23 L |
| Placement percent | 70% | 90% |
| Highest salary | INR 20 LPA | INR 43 LPA |
| Average salary | INR 7 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
Else, if you want to take chances in the state government college then give priorities to PAU Ludhiana, GNDU Amritsar after that you can try for Punjabi University Patiala.
What are the B.Tech timings at Thapar University?
The college hours are mostly 8 am to 5 pm. But the timing depends on the schedule of the batch. The new batches have some additional subjects which are held and these often go up till 6 or 7 pm. The batches with electives may be held after 5 pm.
You will get an hour or two for lunch breaks in between when classes run till late. But this schedule is not regular as some days, the classes may be from 8 am-1 pm or 10 am-3 pm, thus it all depends on their class schedule. If the student needs to go out of campus, they must report back to the campus before 7 pm.
How are the placements at Thapar University?
Companies start coming summer internships in the 5th and 6th semester though ,CG cuts are imposed so very less students are elgible to sit for these companies, The real placement season is 7th and 8th semester and many companies visit campus for placements. around 60 percent students got placed in the recent placement drive. The major recruiters are: Oracle, CISCO, JPMC,Deloite,IBM,ZS etc.
How is the faculty at Thapar University?
Faculty to student ratio is decent (1:100),faculty is really supportive if you want to learn and grow they provide guidence and may take you up in reserach and their projects. Dr Anil Singh taught me Digital System Design, really a great mentor.Exam are taken twice: Mid semester and end semester exams .Quizzes and lab evaluations also take place,you can score well if you study 1 week before.
How is the campus life at Thapar University?
This is the best part of our college , 3 fests happen in a year , The biggest one is Saturnalia which is our technocultural fest ,students can be part of the organising teams including several departments like :Marketing, tech, hospitality and logistics . Artist nights and competetions lined up ,it takes place in the odd semseter around November. Urja is sports fest ,teams from several colleges compete in different sports ,artist nights and stalls are set up in evenings. Helix is our tech fest in which several competetions and hackathons are organised .
How are the hostels at Thapar University?
Hostels are well maintained with Gym facility available . There are different room options available for 1 st year J and H hostels are available . Rooms have study table, almirah , and bed with matrices .Meals are managed by sodexo mostly the food is decent , though you have ample food options available around campus.Hostels also have TT tables and carrom board.Hostel night and diwali night are also planned every semester.
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