Quick Summary
Situated in Patiala, India, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology is a private deemed-to-be-university established in 1956. Ranked #951-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 1.5% from outside India. Known for strengths in Engineering - Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Strong industry interface, top-tier engineering rankings in India, and high placement outcomes.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMechanical EngineeringComputer Science and Information Systems
Founded1956
TypePrivate Deemed-to-be-University
Total Students10500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusResidential
Campus Size250 Acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationNAAC (A+ Grade), ABET (selected programs), NBA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#951-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, PhD
Programs
Available in all Engineering branches, Sciences, Management, and Liberal Arts
PhD Programs
Distance Education programs available through Thapar Centre for Industrial Research and Development
Online Programs
Science and Technology Entrepreneur's Park (STEP), Centre of Excellence in Emerging Technologies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
NAAC (A+ Grade), ABET (selected programs), NBA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1260
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on achieving a high JEE Main score for undergraduate engineering; maintain a strong academic record for merit-based scholarships.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹565,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹210,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹375,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$20
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹776,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableMerit-cum-Means, Merit Scholarship, Alumni-funded scholarships
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidEducational loans assistance and fee waivers for economically weaker sections
Work-StudyLimited opportunities in research labs and campus libraries
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,500
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory industrial training for engineering students with 90%+ placement
Industry Connections
Collaboration with Trinity College DublinMicrosoftInteland IBM
Notable Alumni
Robin Raina, Deepak Vinayak, Anoop Kumar Mittal
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Synthetic track, Cricket ground, Basketball courts, Swimming pool, Indoor gym
Student Clubs
Saturnalia (Fest), Creative Computing Society, Pratigya, Mudra
Library Resources
Central Library with over 100,000 books and extensive digital subscriptions
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with Trinity College Dublin, University of Queensland, and Virginia Tech
Summer Programs
Available through international collaborations and research internships