Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala
Also known as Thapar University, TIET, TIET Patiala
- Fees / year
- ₹40,000 - ₹6.5L
- Courses
- 54+
- Median salary
- ₹10 LPA
- Placed
- 82.0%
- NIRF Overall
- #44
- Established
- 1956
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.E./B.Tech. fee at Thapar Institute (TIET), Patiala?
2026-27 programme fee a year (tuition, development fee and other charges): Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems, AI and Data Science and Electronics and Computer Engineering Rs 6,50,000; Biotechnology, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Computer, VLSI and Robotics and AI Rs 5,89,600; all other branches Rs 4,97,200. A one-time admission fee of Rs 30,000 is extra. Hostel and mess are charged separately.
What are the M.E./M.Tech., MCA and M.Sc. fees at Thapar?
2026-27 programme fee a year: M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical, Electric Vehicle Technology and VLSI Rs 1,99,400; other M.E./M.Tech. programmes Rs 1,79,000; MCA Rs 2,31,600; M.Sc. Rs 40,000; MA Psychology Rs 1,01,200. The one-time admission fee is Rs 30,000.
Which entrance exam is needed for B.E./B.Tech. admission at Thapar?
JEE Main. The 2026-27 prospectus ranks candidates by JEE Main All India Rank, and nine of the 18 branches also accept Class 12 PCM marks (Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology also accept NEET). Candidates without a JEE Main score can sit a TIET entrance test for some branches, planned for December 2026 (tentative). The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 15 October 2026).
What was the JEE Main cut-off for Computer Science at Thapar in 2026?
After the first online counselling round on 16 May 2026, the General (outside Punjab) cut-off was AIR 53,883 (percentile 96.58) for Computer Science and Engineering (Patiala campus) and AIR 106,367 (percentile 93.16) for Computer Engineering. Cut-offs change in later rounds.
What is the hostel fee at Thapar Patiala?
The 2026-27 fee document lists hostel rooms from Rs 34,600 to Rs 78,500 a semester (Rs 69,200 to Rs 1,57,000 a year) by room type and sharing, and a mess fee of Rs 26,900 a semester, tentative and based on actual consumption. The document notes that the hostel rates apply to 2025-26 and may be revised. First-year undergraduates get shared rooms; students living within 50 km are not eligible for hostels.
What are the placement figures at Thapar?
The institute's placement page shows 2025-26 placements with an average CTC of 12.48 LPA, a median of 10.00 LPA and a highest of 60.00 LPA (2024-25: 12.51, 10.00 and 67.00). NIRF 2025 data for the 2023-24 graduating batch show 1,708 of 2,082 undergraduates placed (82.04%) with a median salary of Rs 10,00,000.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF ranking of Thapar Institute?
NAAC grade A++ with CGPA 3.68, valid from 29 November 2024 to 28 November 2029 (NIRF 2025 submission). NIRF 2025 ranks: 44 Overall, 26 University, 29 Engineering and 46 Management.
Is Thapar Institute a deemed university?
Yes. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is a deemed-to-be university under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It was established in 1956 and its main campus covers more than 250 acres on Bhadson Road, Patiala.
What scholarships does Thapar offer for B.E./B.Tech.?
2026-27 merit scholarships are based on JEE Main rank and Class 12 marks: Merit Scholarship I (first 50 students, above 95% in Class 12) waives tuition and development fee, II (next 60, above 90%) waives tuition fee and III (first 10% of each branch, above 85%) waives half the tuition fee. A 30% or 20% tuition waiver applies to eight branches for PCM scores of 80% or 75%, and merit-cum-means scholarships cover family incomes up to Rs 10 lakh.
Which undergraduate programmes does the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences offer?
BSc with 11 majors, BA with 8 majors, BBA and BCom, each three years with an optional fourth year for Honours. Admission uses Class 12 marks (at least 70%), an application assessment, an online test and an interview; 2026 applications closed on 16 August 2026.
What is the admission process at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala?
Admission to B.E./B.Tech. at TIET is based on the JEE Main rank, with Class 12 PCM marks also accepted for nine of the 18 branches, through online counselling rounds. M.E./M.Tech. is by GATE score, and MCA, M.Sc. and MA by academic merit or an interview. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 15 October 2026); the dates below are from the 2026 cycle.
Which courses does Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala offer?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala offers 54 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and NAAC.
How many students study at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala?
11,124 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 37.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala known by?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala is also known as Thapar University, TIET and TIET Patiala.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.