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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology TIET

Patiala, Punjab
NAAC A+ UGC Private University Estb. 1956

College Info

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology which  was known as Thaper University in the past, is locater in patiala Punjab. This private institute was established in 1956. This institute is A+ accredited by NAAC, and has been 46th and 29th rank for management and Engineering respectively in 2025 as per NIRF report. 

This institute offers numerous courses for students on bachelor, masters, and doctorate programs. The courses offered by Thapar University are BA, BTech, BSC, MA, MSc,  MTech, and PHD. There are different admissions based on merit and that is different from course to course. Some entrance exams like JEE Mains and 12th class marks are included to meet the merit. 

The institute provides students with multiple merit based and financial need based scholarships as well. As for the placements, the average and highest packages were 11.9 LPA and 55.75 LPA .

Courses Offered

# Course Name Fees (₹) Average Package (₹) Action
1 B.Tech/BE ₹367,000/Yearly ₹1,190,000 Apply Now
2 M.Tech/ME ₹398,000/Yearly ₹1,020,000 Apply Now
3 MBA ₹450,000/Yearly ₹650,000 Apply Now
4 M.Sc ₹155,000/Yearly ₹0 Apply Now
5 MCA ₹215,000/Yearly ₹975,000 Apply Now

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology TIET Highlights

Category

Highlight

Institution Type

Deemed-to-be University (Established 1956)

Location

Patiala, Punjab, India

Campus Size

250+ acres, modern and fully residential

Ranking Reputation

Consistently among India’s top engineering institutions

Accreditations

NAAC A+; AICTE & UGC approved

International Collaboration

Academic partnerships with global universities (e.g., Trinity College Dublin)

Major Programs Offered

B.Tech, BE, M.Tech, M.E, MBA, MCA, MSc, PhD

Popular Branches

CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotechnology, Electrical, Mechatronics

Admission Criteria

Primarily JEE Main for B.Tech; GATE/CAT/Institute tests for PG

Research Strength

Strong R&D culture with multiple funded research centers and labs

Campus Facilities

Smart classrooms, research labs, hostels, sports complex, libraries, incubation center

Placement Performance

High placement rate with strong industry connections

Top Recruiters

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Infosys, Cisco, Accenture, etc.

Average Package (Overall)

Competitive UG & PG packages with higher averages for CSE/IT branches

Student Clubs & Societies

100+ clubs spanning tech, cultural, innovation, robotics, entrepreneurship

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Dedicated technology incubator and startup support ecosystem

Alumni Network

Strong presence across global tech, research, management, and entrepreneurial sectors

Campus Life

Vibrant, diverse, with events, fests, hackathons, and sports activities

Awards and Recognition

Category

Award / Recognition

Details / Year

Accreditation

NAAC Grade “A+”

TIET holds an “A+” grade from NAAC.

Program Accreditation

NBA & ABET

Eligible undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and ABET.

National Rankings (NIRF)

Engineering (NIRF)

Ranked 29th among engineering institutions in the 2024 NIRF.

National Rankings (NIRF)

University (NIRF)

Ranked 29th among all Indian universities in 2024.

Global Ranking

THE World University Rankings

Ranked in the 601–800 band globally (THE 2024).

Regional Ranking

THE Asia Rankings

Placed in the 201–250 bracket in THE Asia 2024.

Subject-wise Global Ranking

Engineering & Computer Science

Engineering (global): 501–600 in THE 2024.

Computer Science (global): 401–500 in THE 2024.

Design / Architecture Award

RIAI International Architectural Award

TIET’s student accommodation (designed by McCullough Mulvin) won an award at the 29th International RIAI Architectural Awards in Dublin.

Research / Faculty Recognition

Top Global Scientists

TIET faculty have high research output: as per THE data, over 6,300 Web of Science papers, strong h-index, and many citations.

Also, in the Chemical Engineering department, Prof. Haripada Bhunia received a Fellow award from the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE).

Institutional Ranking (Other)

IIRF Ranking

Ranked 18th in the IIRF Deemed University ranking (2025) per IIRF.

 

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