Thapar University M.Tech Vlsi Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: What should I go for ME Communication Engineering at BITS Pilani or VLSI at Thapar Patiala?

BetweenM.E. Communication Engineering at BITS PilaniandVLSI at Thapar Patialadepends on your career goals, academic interests, and desired campus environment. Aspect M.E. Communication Engineering, BITS Pilani VLSI, Thapar Patiala Institute Reputation Institute of Eminence, NAAC A++, strong brand, global alumni Well-regarded, UGC-recognized, strong legacy Specialization Communication Engineering (wireless, networking, systems) VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration, chip design) Course Duration 2 years 2 years Fees (approx.) 9.26 lakhs (total) for Communication Engineering 6–8 lakhs (total, varies by year/scholarship) Placement Excellent, high CTC, top recruiters: Amazon, Cisco, etc. Good, strong in core and tech, but BITS has higher average CTC Campus & Facilities Best-in-class, vibrant student life, global exposure Good, but less internationally oriented Research Opportunities Strong, industry collaborations, research labs Good, but fewer industry tie-ups than BITS Alumni Network Extensive, highly influential in tech and academia Strong in north India, but less global reach Location Pilani (Rajasthan) Patiala (Punjab) Choose BITS Pilani M.E. Communication Engineering if you value institute reputation, global exposure, and want to work in communication, networking, or systems. Choose Thapar Patiala VLSI if you are specifically interested in chip design, semiconductor technology, and want a slightly lower fee structure.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 4.3 Lakhs
median package	₹ 10.5 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + GATE

Course Highlights

Details

duration

2 Years (Full Time)

course level

PG (Degree)

mode of study

On Campus

total fees

₹ 4.3 Lakhs

median package

₹ 10.5 Lakhs

eligibility

Graduation + GATE

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29 Aug, 2026 GATE 2027 registration has been delayed. The application portal will be activated soon @gate2027.iitm.ac.in. GATE 2027 will be held between Feb 6 & 21, 2027. Read News.

08 May, 2026 Thapar University Fee Structure 2026 has been released for M.Tech Vlsi Design programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.3 Lakhs.

Thapar University M.Tech Vlsi Design Fees

Thapar University M.Tech Vlsi Design fees 2025 is ₹ 3.88 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 2.42 Lakhs, Other Fees of ₹ 1.46 Lakhs.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 2.09 Lakhs in the first year.
Thapar University Hostel Fee is ₹ 69,200.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for M.Tech Vlsi Design at Thapar University is ₹ 7.61 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Tech Vlsi Design fees at Thapar University was ₹ 3.58 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 30,000 over the year.

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹2.83 Lakhs
total academic fee	₹4.3 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹79,000
total fee	₹5.09 Lakhs

Fee Type

Total Amount (INR)

tuition fee

₹2.83 Lakhs

total academic fee

₹4.3 Lakhs

hostel fee

₹79,000

total fee

₹5.09 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [ME/M.Tech]	Jan 05, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Mar 19, 2026

Events

Dates

Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [ME/M.Tech]

Jan 05, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026

GATE 2026 Result Date

Mar 19, 2026

Thapar University: Students' Opinion

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Admission to the university is straightforward, especially for those with strong academic records. The process involves multiple counseling rounds without interviews or tests, and admission can be secured in the first round. The total fee for four semesters is about 4 lakhs. Non-GATE students may qualify for a scholarship that includes a monthly stipend of 10,000 for two semesters. If they achieve over 80% in these semesters, they get an additional 10,000 for the remaining two semesters.

GATE students receive a 5,000 stipend from Thapar University plus the GATE exam stipend. If a student gets placed, the company provides the stipend instead. The university boasts excellent placement opportunities, with nearly all students securing internships. Prominent recruiters include Intel, Siemens, STMicroelectronics, Philips, Stryker, and ARM. Intel recruited 8 students, offering a monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 for internships lasting 11 to 12 months in Bangalore.

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Thapar University: 3 Answered Questions

What should I go for ME Communication Engineering at BITS Pilani or VLSI at Thapar Patiala?

Vinima Bhola

Between M.E. Communication Engineering at BITS Pilani and VLSI at Thapar Patiala depends on your career goals, academic interests, and desired campus environment.

Aspect	M.E. Communication Engineering, BITS Pilani	VLSI, Thapar Patiala
Institute Reputation	Institute of Eminence, NAAC A++, strong brand, global alumni	Well-regarded, UGC-recognized, strong legacy
Specialization	Communication Engineering (wireless, networking, systems)	VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration, chip design)
Course Duration	2 years	2 years
Fees (approx.)	9.26 lakhs (total) for Communication Engineering	6–8 lakhs (total, varies by year/scholarship)
Placement	Excellent, high CTC, top recruiters: Amazon, Cisco, etc.	Good, strong in core and tech, but BITS has higher average CTC
Campus & Facilities	Best-in-class, vibrant student life, global exposure	Good, but less internationally oriented
Research Opportunities	Strong, industry collaborations, research labs	Good, but fewer industry tie-ups than BITS
Alumni Network	Extensive, highly influential in tech and academia	Strong in north India, but less global reach
Location	Pilani (Rajasthan)	Patiala (Punjab)

Choose BITS Pilani M.E. Communication Engineering if you value institute reputation, global exposure, and want to work in communication, networking, or systems.

Choose Thapar Patiala VLSI if you are specifically interested in chip design, semiconductor technology, and want a slightly lower fee structure.

Which is best: CSE IN THAPAR UNIVERSITY, ECE IN PEC, OR CSE IN NIT JALANDHAR?

Rahul SinghStudied at NIT Jalandhar

Plenty of coders on top competitive coding platforms are students of NIT Jalandhar. This points towards a good coding culture at NITJ. Moreover, the fee at NITs is much less than PEC or Thapar University.

Though the placement at PEC is good overall, it receives less offers from the core ECE companies. Thapar has its own list of top companies that prioritize it over other colleges. But I do not know much about their CSE department.

Thus, I would recommend NIT Jalandhar CSE over the other two options. But if you want to choose between PEC ECE and Thapar CSE, I would recommend you make the selection based on your subject interest.

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

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.

Average CTC	7.2 LPA
Highest CTC	22.38 LPA
Total no of offers made	781
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.

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