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#33
NIRF Rank
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₹4.5L/yr
Annual Fees
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250 acres
Campus Area
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12,000
Students
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700
Faculty
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4.3/5
Rating
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5
Programmes
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Punjab
State
📖 About the College

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (formerly Thapar Engineering College) was established in 1956 by the industrialist Karam Chand Thapar. Located in Patiala, Punjab, it is consistently ranked among India's top 50 engineering institutions. Thapar is particularly known for producing successful entrepreneurs — its alumni have founded several unicorn companies. The institute has strong research programmes in energy, environment, and computing.

🎓 Streams Offered
✅ Accreditations
✅ NAAC A++ 🇮🇳 NIRF Ranked #33 🏠 Hostel Available 🎖️ Scholarships
ℹ️ Fees are approximate. Contact the institution for the latest fee structure.
ProgrammeDurationFeesSeatsEligibility
B.E. (All Branches)4 Years₹4.5L/yr2000JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech2 Years₹2L/yr400GATE
MBA2 Years₹4L/yr120CAT
📝 Entrance Exams Accepted
📝 JEE Main 📝 GATE 📝 CAT
📋 How to Apply
  1. Check eligibility on official website
  2. Appear in the required entrance exam: JEE Main, GATE, CAT
  3. Apply online through the institution portal with required documents
  4. Attend counselling / interview if applicable
  5. Pay admission fee and confirm your seat
  6. Report to campus on the stipulated date
⚠️ Always verify admission dates on the official college website. Dates vary every year.
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12 LPA
Avg Package
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80 LPA
Highest Package
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87%
Placement Rate
📊 Placement Stats
Students Placed87%
On-campus Recruitment82%
Students in Core Sector35%
🏢 Top Recruiters
Microsoft Google Amazon Flipkart Samsung DRDO L&T NTPC
🏛️ Facilities
✅ Heritage Campus (1956) ✅ Library ✅ Sports Complex ✅ Hostel ✅ Research Labs ✅ Incubation Centre
👨‍🎓 Notable Alumni
S
Sunil Mittal
Founder, Bharti Airtel
R
Rajan Anandan
VP Google India
A
Aman Gupta
Founder boAt
📊 Rankings
#33
NIRF Overall Ranking
National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2024
#33
NIRF Engineering Category
Category-specific ranking
A++
NAAC Accreditation Grade
Latest cycle
ℹ️ Rankings sourced from NIRF 2024.
4.3
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Overall Rating
281 reviews
Detailed Ratings
Academics4.8/5
Placements4.6/5
Campus Life4.6/5
Faculty4.7/5
Value for Money4/5
Student Reviews
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Priya M. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2019
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✅ Great placements ❌ Competitive environment

"Best decision of my life. The academics and exposure to industry are unparalleled."

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Rohan G. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2020
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✅ Modern infrastructure ❌ Fees can be high

"The campus life is incredible. Placements were great — got an international offer."

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Aisha T.
B.Tech 2021
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✅ World-class faculty ❌ High academic pressure

"Highly competitive environment but the rewards are immense."

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Rahul K.
B.Tech 2022
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✅ Strong peer network ❌ Limited social life

"Good overall experience. Made great friends and learned a lot."

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