11 Aug, 2025 NMAT 2025 Registration has started for MBA Admission 2026. Aspirants can register @mba.com/exams/nmat till Oct 10, 2025. Further, the NMAT Exam 2025 is scheduled from Nov 5 to Dec 19, 2025. To know more, click here.
28 Jul, 2025 XAT 2026 registration has started for MBA/PGDM admission. The last date to apply @xatonline.in is December 5, 2025. XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026. For more details, Check Here.
TIET Patiala offers admission to UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in the streams of Engineering, Management, Science, and Liberal Arts. Admission to various courses at the institute is both entrance and merit-based depending on the course the candidate is applying to.
Thapar University offers B.Tech, B.A, B.Sc, and BBA at the UG level. At the postgraduate level, TIET offers MBA, M.Tech, MA, MCA, and MSc. Admission to B.Tech at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is based on JEE Main scores as well as merit in Class XII. For other UG courses such as B.A., B.Sc, and BBA, the university conducts its own entrance exam. Admission to M.Tech and MBA is based on GATE and TMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT respectively.
For admission to MA, MCA, and M.Sc, the university offers admission on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examinations. It conducts its own entrance exam for Ph.D. students followed by an Interview. Candidates with a valid score in CSIR-UGC NET are exempted from the Ph.D. Entrance Test. Candidates seeking admission to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology need to apply online on the official website of the university within the specified dates.
Direct Link: Apply for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission 2025
The important highlights of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission 2025 are given below.
Institute | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (formerly Thapar University) |
---|---|
Type | Private |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | 22nd (University) |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, Doctoral |
Flagship Courses | B.Tech, MBA |
Selection Criteria | Entrance-Based & Merit-Based |
Entrance Exams | TMAT, JEE Main, GATE, NEET, CAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT |
Mode of Application | Online |
Important admission dates for Thapar University are given below.
Event | Dates |
---|---|
TIET Patiala BTech Admission Dates 2025 | |
JEE-Main Counselling | June 03, 2025 - July 28, 2025 |
TIET Patiala MBA Admission Dates 2025 | |
MAT Registration Date | June 18, 2025 - July 14, 2025 |
MAT Admit Card | July 17, 2025 |
MAT Exam Date | July 20, 2025 |
Start of Academic Session for Admission 2025-27 | July 21, 2025 |
Start Date of Academic for Phase IV Session 2025 | July 21, 2025 |
MAT Result | July 24, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Registration Date | August 01, 2025 - October 10, 2025 |
CAT 2025Exam Date | November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
NMAT 2025 Exam Date | November 05, 2025 - December 20, 2025 |
TIET Patiala MPHil/PhD Admission Dates 2025 | |
Last Submission Dates of Application for Admission 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
Date for Issuing Admit Card for Admission 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
Date of Entrance Test for Admission 2025 | July 21, 2025 - July 22, 2025 |
Display Date of Result of Entrance Test for Admission 2025 | July 24, 2025 |
Dates of interview for Admission 2025 | July 25, 2025 - July 30, 2025 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers admission to B.Tech/B.E. programs through two modes i.e. based on JEE Main scores and Merit in 10+2 (PCM). The university fills 50% of the seats on the basis of JEE Main and the remaining 50% of seats on the basis of the merit in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics, and any one subject out of Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology at the 10+2 level.
The discipline-wise distribution of total seats for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology BE/B. Tech course is tabulated below.
BE/BTech Program | Mode-1 | Mode-2 | Total Seats |
---|---|---|---|
Biomedical Engineering | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Biotechnology | 45 | 45 | 90 |
Chemical Engineering | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Civil Engineering | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Computer Engineering | 480 | 480 | 960 |
Computer Science & Engineering (Patiala Campus) | 120 | 120 | 240 |
Computer Science & Engineering (Derabassi Campus) | 60 | 60 | 120 |
Computer Science and Business Systems | 35 | 34 | 69 |
Electrical Engineering | 45 | 45 | 90 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering | 60 | 60 | 120 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | 120 | 120 | 240 |
Electronics and Computer Engineering | 138 | 138 | 276 |
Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) Engineering | 45 | 45 | 90 |
Mechanical Engineering | 90 | 90 | 180 |
Mechatronics | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Total | 1358 | 1357 | 2715 |
For B.Tech or BE Specializations other than Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering:
For B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering:
The selection criteria for Thapar University B.Tech is as follows:
At the Postgraduate level, the School of Engineering and Technology under Thapar University offers 8 specialisations under the ME program and 3 specialisations in the M.Tech program. The specialisations offered for M.E. and M.Tech courses at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology are given below.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology M.E./M.Tech. Specializations | |
---|---|
ME Specializations | Structural Engineering |
Infrastructure Engineering | |
Power System Engineering | |
Thermal Engineering | |
Computer Science and Engineering | |
Software Engineering | |
Electronics & Communication | |
CAD/CAM | |
MTech Specializations | Biotechnology |
Environmental Science and Engineering | |
VLSI Design |
Check More: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology ME/M.Tech Brochure
The discipline-wise seat distribution for the M.E/M.Tech course at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is given below.
M.E./M.Tech. Specializations | Open | Sponsored | SC/ST | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
Structural Engineering | 19 | 5 | 6 | 30 |
Infrastructure Engineering | 19 | 5 | 6 | 30 |
Power System Engineering | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
Thermal Engineering | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
Computer Science and Engineering | 42 | 5 | 13 | 60 |
Software Engineering | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
Electronics & Communication | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
CAD/CAM | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
Biotechnology | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
VLSI Design | 19 | 5 | 6 | 30 |
LM Thapar School of Management offers MBA at the postgraduate level in 10 specializations. The university offers admission to the MBA program on the basis of its own MBA entrance exam (TMAT) or other national-level entrance exams such as CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/GMAT followed by a Personal Interview. The semester fee for MBA at the institute is INR 2,72,600 Per Semester. Here are the various specialisations offered under Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA Specializations | |
---|---|
Marketing Management | Business Analytics and Big Data |
Finance | Operations |
Human Resource Management | Energy & Sustainability |
Strategic Management | Education Management and Leadership |
Information Systems | Entrepreneurship and Family Business |
The minimum eligibility required to get admission to the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA program is as follows:
Selection to the Thapar University MBA program is based on a valid entrance exam score followed by a Personal Interview. The institute conducts its own entrance exam, Thapar Management Aptitude Test (TMAT) for admission to MBA. Candidates who have a valid score in national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT are exempted from TMAT.
Click Here: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA Brochure
Thapar University offers admission to the M.Sc degree at the postgraduate level in five different specializations. Admission to Thapar University MSc is merit-based. Here are the specializations offered under M.Sc at the institute.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Sc Specializations | |
---|---|
Biotechnology | Chemistry |
Mathematics | Physics |
Mathematics and Computing |
Candidates must have scored 60% marks in aggregate in the relevant Bachelor’s degree for admission to M.Sc at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. Selection to the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Sc program is done on the basis of merit prepared by giving 40% weightage to Class XII marks and 60% weightage to Graduation marks. Here are the specialization-wise eligibility criteria for the institute’s M.Sc Admission 2025.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Sc Eligibility Criteria 2025 | |
---|---|
Biotechnology | 60% Marks in Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary, and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering Technology, 4-Years BS (Physician Assistant) Course, Medicine (MBBS) or BDS. |
Chemistry | 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the main subjects. |
Mathematics and Computing & Mathematics | 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the main subjects. |
Physics | 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc with Physics as one of the main subjects. |
Check: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MSc Brochure
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers a total of 120 seats in its MSc program. 5 seats in each M.Sc specialization are available for FN/NRI candidates. The table below gives details of the seat matrix of the M.Sc program at the institute.
Specialization | Open | SC/ST | PH | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
Biotechnology | 20 | 8 | 2 | 30 |
Chemistry | 20 | 8 | 2 | 30 |
Mathematics | 14 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Mathematics and Computing | 14 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Physics | 14 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Total | 82 | 31 | 7 | 120 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Ph.D in almost all specializations of Engineering, Technology, Management, and Sciences admission to Ph.D. It is based on an entrance exam conducted by the university followed by an Interview. For Ph.D. students, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology charges INR 20,000 Per Semester for GATE/NET candidates and INR 46,730 Per Semester for Non-GATE/NET candidates.
Selection to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Ph.D. program is done through an entrance test and an interview round. The institute exempts GATE/ NET (UGC/CSIR)/GPAT-qualified candidates from the entrance test. These candidates are directly called for the interview round. Candidates who appear for the entrance test are required to appear offline for the test.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Ph.D. Entrance Exam Pattern 2025 | |
---|---|
Duration | 90 Minutes |
Number of Questions | 80 Questions |
Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions |
Total Marks | 80 |
Qualifying Marks | 50% |
Negative Marking | No |
Check More: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Management Ph.D. Brochure
There are five stages for admission to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA which are as follows:
Ques. When is the admission fee to be paid at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. The admission fee will be paid after the allocation of the provisional seats during the online counselling for UG programs (except BTech Biotechnology) within a stipulated time as mentioned in our brochure. During the offline/in-person counselling the fee will have to be deposited on the spot. No admission will be given without payment of full fees.
Ques. What are the various programs offered by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology under IEP?
Ans. The following programs are available under IEP by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology:
Ques. Is it compulsory for the first-year UG student to avail hostel accommodation at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. It is recommended by the Institute for the first-year undergraduate students to stay in the student hostels as it helps them bond together, and that in turn, improves their experience of college life.
Ques. What is the duration of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. The duration of the International Engineering Program (IEP) offered by TIET/TCD is four years. The admitted students will pursue the first two years of their course in TIET before transferring to TCD for years 3 and 4 of the degree program, subject to meeting the minimum academic requirements.
Ques. Does Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology accept CMAT for admission to the MBA program?
Ans. Yes, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology accepts CMAT for admission to the MBA program.
Ques. What are the total numbers of seats available for Foreign Nationals/NRI students at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. A total of 15% of the sanctioned strength (over and above of the total seats) in a program is reserved for Foreign Nationals and NRI students at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Ques. When should a student arrive at Thapar Institute Campus, if admitted to any of the programs offered at the university?
Ans. The schedule of commencement of the academic session and calendar is available on the official website of the college. The first UG/PG students have to attend an orientation program before the commencement of their classes.
Ques. What is IEP offered by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. IEP is a 2+2 International Engineering Program. It is offered by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with Trinity College of Dublin.
Ques. What are the minimum admission requirements for the International Engineering Program (IEP) at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. The admission to the undergraduate credit transfer program is purely on merit which is based on the performance of the candidates in the JEE (Main) examination and securing at least 60% marks in the 10+2 examination or equivalent.
Ques. What is the admission criteria at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Ans. Admission to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is both entrance and merit-based depending on the course the candidate is applying to.
Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
BE 17 Courses | ₹5.08 Lakhs - 6.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + JEE MAIN | 5 June 2025 | |
₹5.97 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + JEE MAIN | 5 June 2025 | ||
₹2.62 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% | 20 June 2025 | ||
M.Tech 7 Courses | ₹2.09 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation + GATE | 5 June 2025 | |
MBA 6 Courses | ₹6.7 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation + TMAT | 2 June 2025 | |
Ph.D 15 Courses | ₹33,000 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation + UGC NET | 15 July 2025 | |
B.Sc 8 Courses | ₹5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + CUET | - | |
BBA 6 Courses | ₹5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + CUET | - | |
BE {Lateral} 14 Courses | ₹5.08 Lakhs - 6.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | - | |
BA 7 Courses | ₹5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + CUET | - |
Course | Fees | Application Date | Action |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D 13 Courses | ₹33,000 - 1.15 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 15 July 2025 | |
₹33,000 (1st Year Fees) | 15 July 2025 |
Do you think the Course details are wrong ? Report Here
COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
---|---|
BE/B.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, MA, MCA, ME/M.Tech, | Admission Link |
Do you think the data is wrong ? Report Here
Do you think the data is wrong ? Report Here
Events | Dates |
---|---|
GATE 2026 Registration Date | Upcoming Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025 |
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date | Tentative Jan 07, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | Feb 07, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | Feb 08, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | Feb 14, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | Feb 15, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Result Date | Tentative Mar 19, 2026 |
Events | Dates |
---|---|
CAT Registration | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Registration Date | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Scheduling | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 |
CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
SNAP Registration Date | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
XAT Registration Timeline | Ongoing Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025 |
SNAP Admit Card Release Date | Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Exam Date | Nov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 |
XAT Admit card Availability | Dec 20, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
---|---|
MAT Result | Jul 24, 2025 |
Start Date of Academic for Phase IV Session 2025 [MBA] | Jul 21, 2025 |
Start of Academic Session for Admission 2025-27 [MBA] | Jul 21, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
---|---|
CAT Registration | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 |
CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
---|---|
Dates of interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management) | Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 |
Display Date of Result of Entrance Test for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management) | Jul 24, 2025 |
Dateof Entrance Test for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management) | Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
---|---|
CAT Registration | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 |
GATE 2026 Registration Date | Upcoming Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Registration Date | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Scheduling | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 |
CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
SNAP Registration Date | Ongoing Aug 01, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
XAT Registration Timeline | Ongoing Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025 |
SNAP Admit Card Release Date | Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025 |
NMAT 2025 Exam Date | Nov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
---|---|
GATE 2026 Notification | Aug 05, 2025 |
Dates of interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Arts) | Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 |
Dates of interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering) | Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 |
Do you think the Dates are wrong ? Report Here
Do you think the data is wrong ? Report Here
Search from 20K+ Courses and 35+ Streams
As an Indian citizen, you cannot take admission in Thapar University without giving JEE Mains. However, if you are a foreign or NRI student, the admission criteria are separate and do not involve JEE Mains. For foreign or NRI students, the admission process is comparatively easier than for Indian students, so there is no need to worry about the criteria.
Thapar University has a separate admission process for foreign and NRI students, which involves fulfilling certain eligibility criteria, such as passing the qualifying exam with the required percentage of marks, and having a valid score in SAT or any equivalent examination. Moreover, if English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of English proficiency through exams like IELTS or TOEFL.
Once you fulfill the eligibility criteria, you can apply for admission by submitting the application form online and paying the application fee. After the application process is complete, the university will release a merit list based on the eligibility criteria and your academic achievements. You will be notified if you are selected for admission, and further instructions will be given on how to complete the admission process.
In conclusion, if you are a foreign or NRI student, admission to Thapar University is possible without JEE Mains, as there are separate admission criteria that are relatively easier to fulfill. However, Indian citizens must give JEE Mains to be eligible for admission to the university.
Yes, you can get direct admission to Thapar University for a BTech. Students need to have a minimum of 80% on Boards and also have to appear for JEE Main.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admissions to B.Tech and BE-MBA integrated programs are done on the basis of class 12th Board scores with a minimum 80% aggregate. Every course requires a minimum eligibility.
While the duration of B.Tech courses is our years, these integrated courses are of 5 years duration. The eligibility, however, is the same as cleared in science background with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Additionally, you should have appeared for national-level entrance exams.
Hope this helped you!
Thapar University does not intake students through donations. Unlike many other private engineering colleges, it does not have fee slabs. All its students are given admission based on their respective JEE Mains score, and all of them have to pay the same fee.
Given below is the list of all the documents that are required for getting admission into one of the courses at Thapar University.
Hard Copy of filled Application form | Reserved Category Certificate [as applicable] |
12th Marksheet | Affidavit Certificate in case of drop year |
High School Pass Certificate with Date of birth mentioned | Income Certificate |
Scorecard of JEE Main Examination | Migration Certificate |
Admit card of JEE Main Examination | Character Certificate |
Medical Fitness | Affidavit of Anti Ragging by Parent and Student |
Ensure to take along all the above-mentioned documents with two photocopies of each. Also, make sure to contact the concerned authorities of the university in case there have been some changes in the policies of the university regarding the documents required at the time of admission.
Comments
Found 2 Comments
This university provides admission to the BA course under Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. As per the rules, there will be the official entrance for the admission but the admission depends on the Online test that includes an Aptitude Test Letter of Statement of Purpose/ Motivation, and grade 10 marks card.
Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a BSc course under Thapar University. The application window for the course is open now. The last date to apply for the program is 15 June 2022. You can apply by visiting the official website.
For more information, refer to this link: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission Updates