Thapar University BE Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Thapar University admits students primarily through JEE Main scores, with some spots available for top 12th-grade performers in PCM. The admission process includes online and in-person counseling rounds. In 2016, the JEE cut-off was around 140 out of 360 for some streams, while the CSE cut-off was 98 percentile for non-Punjab students. The university has qualified faculty, with a varying student-to-teacher ratio and a strong curriculum. The B.Tech program costs approximately 16 to 25 lakh INR over four years, including tuition, hostel, and mess fees.

Tuition fees differ based on the branch, with computer-related courses costing about 1,89,000 INR per semester. Scholarships are available for high achievers, offering full or partial tuition waivers. The university has a strong placement record, with 95% of students securing jobs. The highest salary package reached 90 lakhs per annum, with an average of 8-14 lakhs per annum, depending on the branch. Major recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, with 300-400 companies visiting annually.

The Computer Science branch enjoys nearly 100% placement with an average salary of 11-12 lakhs per annum. Internships are plentiful, offering stipends from 10,000 to 1.5 lakhs per month. Students can avail themselves of loan facilities provided by on-campus banks with favorable terms. The university offers extensive scholarships based on merit and financial need, ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh per year. Some students receive full tuition waivers, while others get up to 50% fee waivers, provided they maintain a CGPA above 8.5.