Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), established in 1956 in Patiala, Punjab, is a private deemed-to-be-university accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC and ranked 29th in Engineering by NIRF 2024. Approved by AICTE and UGC, TIET offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Management, Sciences, and Liberal Arts across seven schools and ten departments. Admissions are primarily entrance-based for B.Tech (JEE Main/NEET), MBA (CAT/MAT/XAT/TMAT), M.Tech (GATE), and Ph.D. (university test), while M.Sc and MA are merit-based. The application process is online via thapar.edu or admission.thapar.edu. Below are the details for Thapar University Admission 2025, including eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and key dates.
Event | Date |
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Online Application Start Date (B.Tech) | January 31, 2025 |
Online Application Last Date (B.Tech – INR 1,500 fee) | May 8, 2025 |
Online Application Last Date (B.Tech – INR 2,000 fee) | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
Online Application Start Date (MBA) | November 5, 2024 |
Online Application Last Date (MBA) | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
Online Application Last Date (Other UG/PG/Ph.D.) | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Exam | January 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam | April 2025 (Tentative) |
TMAT 2025 (MBA, Phase II) | April 7, 2025 |
Merit List Release | July 5, 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling / Interviews | July 10 – 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
Classes Commence | August 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
Note: Dates are based on official announcements and 2024 trends. Verify on thapar.edu or admission.thapar.edu. MBA applications opened November 5, 2024; B.Tech on January 31, 2025.
The institute offers 4-year B.Tech/BE programs in 30+ specializations, including Computer Science, Mechanical, Biotechnology, and Robotics & AI.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Specializations | Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Biotechnology, Biomedical, Robotics & AI, Chemical, Electronics, Mechatronics, others |
Eligibility | Passed Class 12 (2023/2024/2025) with 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject; or 60% in 3-year Diploma (AICTE/state board) |
Selection | Mode 1 (50% seats): JEE Main 2025 All India Rank (AIR); Mode 2 (50% seats): Class 12 marks (70% minimum, 65% for SC/ST); Biotechnology/Biomedical: NEET 2025 or Class 12 PCB (70% minimum); Top 5 Board Rankers: Direct admission |
Fees | INR 8.85–14.58 lakh (total tuition, indicative); INR 23,000 one-time fee |
Seats | 2,000+ (approximate); varies by branch |
Application Dates | January 31–June 30, 2025 |
Note: JEE Main preferred; non-JEE candidates eligible for select branches via TIET entrance test (December 2024, tentative). 2023 JEE Main cutoff: 24,741–41,681 (General, Round 1). Fee waivers: 30% for 80%+ PCM, 20% for 75–79.99% PCM (maintained with 8.5 AGPA).
The college offers 3-year BA, B.Sc, and BBA programs under Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Specializations | Psychology, Economics, Data Sciences, others |
Eligibility | Passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline |
Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) |
Fees | INR 3–5 lakh (total, indicative) |
Seats | 50–100 per program (approximate) |
Application Dates | May 1–June 30, 2025 (tentative) |
Note: No entrance exam; competitive due to limited seats.
The college offers a 2-year MBA at LM Thapar School of Management.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | General, Finance, Marketing, HR, others |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection | Valid CAT/MAT/XAT/SNAP/NMAT/CMAT/GMAT or TMAT score + Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview (PI) |
Fees | INR 8–10 lakh (total, indicative) |
Seats | 100–150 (approximate) |
Application Dates | November 5, 2024–June 30, 2025 |
Note: TMAT (offline, 2 hours) on April 7, 2025 (Phase II). 2023 cutoffs: NMAT 50 percentile, CMAT 75 percentile.
The college offers 2-year M.Tech/ME programs in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, and others.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Biotechnology, Chemical, Environmental Science, Energy Technology, others |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST); or equivalent CGPA |
Selection | Valid GATE score; non-GATE candidates via TIET merit-based process |
Fees | INR 3–4 lakh (total, indicative) |
Seats | 20–50 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | May 1–June 30, 2025 (tentative) |
Note: Single application form for multiple departments (additional fee for extra departments).
The college offers 2-year and 3-year MCA programs.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years (post-graduate entry); 3 years (post-Class 12 entry) |
Eligibility | 2-year: BCA/B.Sc (CS/IT) with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST); 3-year: Class 12 with 50% aggregate, Mathematics mandatory |
Selection | Merit-based (qualifying exam marks) |
Fees | INR 3–5 lakh (total, indicative) |
Seats | 50–100 (approximate) |
Application Dates | May 1–June 30, 2025 (tentative) |
Note: Single application form for both MCA programs.
The college offers 2-year M.Sc and MA programs in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, and Economics.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | M.Sc: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology; MA: Psychology, Economics |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50–60% aggregate (45–55% for SC/ST) |
Selection | Merit-based (UG marks) |
Fees | INR 2–3 lakh (total, indicative) |
Seats | 20–50 per specialization (approximate) |
Application Dates | May 1–June 30, 2025 (tentative) |
Note: Single application form for multiple M.Sc/MA disciplines.
The college offers Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Liberal Arts.
Criteria | Details |
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Duration | 4–6 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection | University entrance test (Research Aptitude + Writing Ability, 60 marks) + Interview; GATE/NET/GPAT-qualified candidates exempt from test |
Fees | INR 1–2 lakh (total, indicative) |
Seats | Varies by department |
Application Dates | May 1–June 30, 2025 (tentative) |
Note: Single application form per department; additional fee for extra departments.
Yes, the CAT result 2022 was announced on December 21, 2022.
The university accepts exams like CAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE or Thapar University Management Aptitude Test for MBA admission.
The admission form for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is available on the official website on thapar.edu.
For admission to the MBA course, students must have a valid score of any one of the examinations from CAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE or Thapar University Management Aptitude Test.
Yes, the Thapar University admissions for various courses for the 2023 session are currently ongoing. Interested candidates may apply through the official website.
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