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How is Thapar University?
Thapar University was established in 1956. When it was a young institution, it ranked among the top 20 universities/colleges in India, and its students achieved great heights. Even today, many students from this University do immensely well and bring honor to it.
This institution has a long-standing reputation and its alumni work in top MNCs as well as are part of the Indian Civil Services. Some of the top companies where its alumni are presently working include- Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Twitter, Cisco, Uber, VMWare etc.
Even though Thapar University is still a brand name, newly opened institutions like DAIICT, BITS Goa, BITS Hyd, etc. are outperforming it significantly. The university has seen a significant decline in its glorious days in the past. This is because since 2008, due to its owner’s financial constraints, the crowd quality has declined and things have become more money-driven. There are few hikes every year. Unlike before, there are around 1300-1500 students on campus in the present times.
Thus, Thapar University has fallen down from its days of glory and significant steps need to be taken to revive its lost glory.
How much is the fees of Thapar University for a 4 years BTech programme, including all hostel fees, etc.?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), now known as Thapar University charges different fees for different courses. The 4-year B.Tech Fees range between INR 1,95,300 and INR 2,38,600 Per Semester depending on the specialization and other factors. The one-year fee is 4.61 Lakhs. The detailed fees structure for the academic year 2021-22 including tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges is as follows:
For Day Scholars
- Annual Tuition Fees: INR 3,20,000/-
- Other Charges (One Time): INR 55,000/-
For Hostellers
- Annual Tuition Fees: INR 3,20,000/-
- Hostel Fees: INR 1,25,000/- to 1,55,000/- per annum (depending on the type of hostel and room)
- Other Charges (One Time): INR 55,000/-
It's important to note that the fees might vary depending on the program, branch of engineering, and several other factors.
How are the Computer Science placements at THAPAR UNIVERSITY?
Like any other engineering college, the Computer Science placements are superior at Thapar University in comparison to other branches. The majority of students with good grades end up getting a decent job.
Here are a few points highlighting the CS placement scenario at Thapar University
- Around 98% of students are placed in the CS department of Thapar University
- The highest salary package offered is 45 LPA
- The average salary package offered is 12 LPA.
- Some of the top recruiters include Zomato, Airbnb, Cisco, Amazon, Blackrock, J.P. Morgan, etc.,
- Companies like Morgan Stanley, Isuzu, Brain, and Apple offer internships to the 3rd year students based on their skills and profile.
Overall, the Computer Science placements at Thapar University are great!
Getting CSE at Thapar University as well as Jaypee Noida (JIIT) , which college should I choose?
Had you asked this question 4-5 years ago, the common answer would have been Thapar University. However, things have changed a lot in the last few years. Here are some reasons why I would suggest you to go for JIIT Noida for your B.Tech CSE-
- The crowd quality at Thapar University has gone down drastically. The reasons behind this are a 50% quota for Punjab students and the enormous increase in the number of seats. Both these actions have resulted in very low cut offs. The cutoff rank for Punjab students in JEE Mains is 1.5 Lakh+ for CSE department. The closing rank of JIIT Noida for the same is around 51 K+. Thus, the crowd is better in JIIT Noida as compared to Thapar.
- The batch size at Thapar University is much bigger than JIIT N. Thapar University has a batch size of 1200+ students for Computers while JIIT Noida has a batch size of only 250+ students. A smaller batch size means more placement opportunities and better attention towards the learning of each student.
- Location-wise, NCR offers more opportunities than Patiala. You will get numerous opportunities in NCR like trade shows, conferences, training, better placements, etc. Gurgaon and Noida are the new IT Hubs, second only to Bangalore and at par with Hyderabad and Pune. As a CSE student, you should prefer Noida over Patiala.
- Though Thapar University has a bigger campus of 250 acres, your life will mostly revolve around your classrooms, nearby areas and your hostel. Thus, the smaller campus of JIIT N should not be that big an obstacle.
- The average package for B.Tech CSE is around INR 13.28 LPA at JIIT Noida, which is better than Thapar University in which the average package for the UG stream stands at around INR 10.97 LPA. Studying at JIIT Noida is also around 30-40% cheaper than Thapar.
Thus, at present, CSE from JIIT Noida is a much better choice.
What is your review of Thapar University(Patiala)?
Thapar University has a brand name, however, the ground reality for this university is not very pleasant and it is swiftly losing the qualities that defined it in its glorious past. The rankings of students enrolled in the university are going down each year. The administration is taking serious measures against the same, however, because of these measures the other students are suffering. One example is the strict entry and exit timings.
Academically, your experience in this institution will differ according to your branch. The CSE branch has a cooperative faculty and lenient attendance criteria. This is not the case for other branches. In other branches, some faculty members may hold personal grudges against you while some may fail you for missing the required attendance mark (75%) by as small as 0.1%. The mess is below average and the classrooms are not very impressive. The administration is very slow.
However, there are positive points about Thapar University as well. The alumni from Thapar are placed in some of the best companies in India and abroad. It has some of the best synthetic courts in any engineering college in India. There are many teachers at Thapar University who serve as a source of inspiration to their students. Sports facilities for all the major sports are great. Placements at Thapar University are great and the labs are well updated. Even though Thapar is facing a drug problem, its teachers and administration are very active in trying to solve this issue.
Thus, even though Thapar University has outlived its glorious days, it has some positive points too. It is completely your choice whether or not you wish to take admission into it.
How many marks in JEE-Mains is required to get admission in Thapar University?
Admission to Thapar University depends not only on your JEE Main score but also on your board percentage. On average, you should score at least 60% Aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the 12th class for General Candidates. There is a relaxation of 5% for students belonging to reserved categories like SC or ST. As far as the JEE Marks are considered,
- Students belonging to the general category should score marks above 72 - 75 marks in JEE Mains.
- Students belonging to the SC or ST categories should score above 48 - 50 in JEE Mains
- Rank-wise, the general category JEE Main cutoff is 1528 - 125422 rank.
Students can get admission into Thapar University if they satisfy the above criteria.
Who are some of the best faculty in Thapar University?
I am an alumnus of Thapar University. Back when I was a student, Dr. V.P. Aggarwal was one of the best teachers at Thapar.
Back in 2014, sir used to teach us KOM (Kinematics of Machines - UME 302). I would usually arrive late for all my lectures, and sit for them with almost no interest. But one of sir’s classes truly inspired me and changed my perspective on life.
Our ESTs were nearing, and so those days very few students attended classes. Sir was teaching us a topic and at the end, he asked us for our doubts. All of us were sitting in a disinterested manner, almost as if forced to attend the lectures. This was when sir told us that he had come back to the university at 4 in the morning, straight from Jabalpur.
He had come back specifically for our class. When we asked him why he took so much pain for a single class, he replied that it was duty to teach his students. He said he would have felt restless with the thought that maybe some student had a query that day which couldn’t be solved because of his absence.
He told us that for him duty was above everything else. He wanted all his students to work hard and stay motivated. That day changed my perspective on life, and made me realize the importance of hardwork.
This is why, for me, sir is one of the best teachers whom I studied under at Thapar University.
Which is better: Thapar University or PEC University of Technology?
Thapar University is better. It offers better facilities. Thapar alumni network is spread all across the world. The networking opportunities are ample. More recruiting companies visit Thapar University placements. A total of 361 took part in the 2022 placement. The average CTC offered during this year's placement drive was INR 10.97 LPA.
How are Thapar hostels for 1st year students?
The hostel for the 1st year students is the most loved hostel in Thapar University because of numerous reasons.
- The hostel is huge and every room in the building is spacious.
- It has grounds huge enough to play cricket, football, or even kho-kho.
- The mess workers are better than every other hostel and they provide good food, although not as good as the J hostel.
- It has stable and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity.
Since this will be the first hostel in your college life you will always have a special place for it in your heart. The facilities provided by the hostel are good.
How good is NIT Patna? Is it comparable with better NITs and good private institutes like Thapar?
NIT Patna has carried this ‘NIT’ tag since 2004. Here are some advantages of joining NITP-
- The crowd at NIT Patna, like any other NIT, is really good and consists of some of the best brains in the country.
- NIT Patna has a student exchange program with a Korean University.
- The environment over there is quite nurturing.
- It has a locational advantage over most other NITs. You can access the best CAT/GATE/IES coaching centers easily from there.
- The placements are improving each year.
- Some companies that visit the campus for placements include- OracleFSS, Oracle Cloud Computing, MuSigma, Polaris, Verity Knowledge solutions, Vedanta(Alu), Verizon, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Jindal Steels, L&T, Havels, SAP Labs, Snapdeal, Amazon, UnitedHealth Group, First American Pvt. Ltd. , BPCL, Housing.com, Samsung R&D, Zomato, Oxigen, Factset, Bharat Aluminium, Samsung, ABB, Siemens and Reliance.
But I would like to warn you that the campus life isn’t really great at NIT Patna. However, the new Bihta campus of NIT Patna is expected to come into existence soon. It will be spread across 125 acres of land.
I would say that NIT Patna is doing quite well and it shouldn’t be compared to other NITs or Thapar. If you have the will to build a bright future for yourself, this institute will definitely help you achieve your dream.
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