Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), formerly Thapar University, is a private deemed university in Patiala, Punjab, founded in 1956 by the Thapar group. Its residential campus of about 250 acres sits on the Bhadson Road in Patiala, roughly 65 km from Chandigarh. TIET is one of the best-known private engineering institutions in north India, accredited NAAC A++ and ranked 29 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings. It has academic partnerships with Trinity College Dublin and the University of Queensland. Admission to B.E./B.Tech is based on JEE Main rank for the top computing branches and on JEE Main or Class 12 PCM marks for several other branches, with a large Computer Engineering intake.
- Type: Deemed university
- Established: 1956
- Approvals and rankings: UGC (Deemed-to-be University); NAAC A++; NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 29
- Location: Patiala, Punjab
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B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- Computer Engineering (COE)
- CSE
- Data Science and AI
- Computer Science and Business Systems
- ECE
- Electronics and Computer (ENC)
- Electrical
- Electronics (Instrumentation and Control)
- Robotics and AI
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Civil
- Chemical
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| Programme fee per semester - COE/CSE/DSAI/CSBS/ENC | INR 3,25,000 |
|---|---|
| of which tuition fee per semester | INR 2,57,000 |
| Programme fee per year - COE/CSE group | INR 6,50,000 |
| Programme fee per semester - BT/ECE/EEC/EVD/RAI | INR 2,94,800 |
| Programme fee per semester - other branches | INR 2,48,600 |
| Admission fee (one-time) | INR 30,000 |
| Hostel (per semester, by room type) | INR 34,600 - 78,500 |
| Mess (per semester) | INR 26,900 |
| NRI / foreign category (per year) | USD 10,000 (+ USD 500 admission) |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 26,30,000 |
Thapar charges a fixed total programme fee locked for the 2026-27 batch, paid in 8 equal semester instalments. Figure used = annual programme fee for COE/CSE/DSAI/CSBS/ENC group: INR 3,25,000 per semester (tuition 2,57,000 + development 57,000 + other charges 11,000) = INR 6,50,000 per year; pure tuition = INR 5,14,000 per year. Group 2 (BT, ECE, EEC, EVD, RAI): INR 2,94,800 per semester. Other branches: INR 2,48,600 per semester. One-time admission fee INR 30,000. Hostel (INR 34,600 - 78,500 per semester by room type) and mess (INR 26,900 per semester) extra. NRI/foreign: USD 10,000 per year + USD 500 admission.
Official source: static.npfs.co (2026-27)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: JEE Main 2026 AIR for top computing branches; JEE Main or Class 12 PCM marks for several core branches; JEE/NEET/Class 12 routes for Biotechnology and Biomedical. Direct admission for top-5 board toppers. Own application form (no separate entrance test).
- Application / form dates: 2026 cycle (official UG prospectus): application form deadline 11 May 2026 (fee INR 1,500; INR 2,000 after that date); FN/NRI deadline 31 Jul 2026; counselling rounds held after JEE Main/Class 12 results (May-Aug 2026). 2027: Expected applications Jan/Feb - May 2027 (check admission.thapar.edu).
- Placement record: NIRF 2025 data (TIET, UG 4-year): 2023-24 graduating batch - 2,082 graduates, 1,708 placed, 152 to higher studies, median salary INR 10.0 LPA (2022-23: 2,259 graduates, 1,962 placed, median INR 11.89 LPA). (source)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: www.thapar.edu