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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria
Updated on 15 January 2026
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Patiala, Punjab
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Simran Popli

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THAPAR Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

ParameterDetails
Application ModeOnline
Application Start01 January 2026
Application Deadline31 March 2026
Admission ThroughJEE Main, University Entrance Test, CAT, XAT, GATE
Entrance Exams AcceptedJEE Main, GATE, CAT, XAT, TMAT, NEET (for some courses)
UG Programmes30+ courses
PG Programmes20+ courses
Total IntakeApprox. 3500 seats
Eligibility (UG)10+2 with 60% in PCM (55% for reserved categories)
Eligibility (PG)Graduation with 50-60% depending on course
Fee Range (UG)₹1,50,000 - ₹2,50,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)₹1,80,000 - ₹3,00,000 per year
Counselling StartJune 2026
Session BeginsJuly 2026
Official Websitewww.thapar.edu
Admission Helplinemba_admission@thapar.edu, +91-176-2294000

THAPAR UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BTechComputer Engineering4 years12010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechComputer Science & Engineering (Patiala Campus)4 years12010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechComputer Science & Engineering (Derabassi Campus)4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechComputer Science and Business Systems4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechElectrical and Computer Engineering4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechElectronics & Communication Engineering4 years12010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechElectronics and Computer Engineering4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechRobotics and Artificial Intelligence4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechElectronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechElectronics (Instrumentation & Control) Engineering4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechMechanical Engineering4 years12010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechMechatronics4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechChemical Engineering4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechCivil Engineering4 years12010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechCivil Engineering with Computer Applications4 years6010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechElectrical Engineering4 years12010+2 PCM, 60%JEE Main₹2,12,800
BTechBiomedical Engineering4 years6010+2 PCM or PCB, 60%JEE Main / NEET₹2,12,800

Management Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BBAGeneral3 years12010+2, 70% aggregate (5 subjects including English)Online Test + Interview₹1,50,000 approx.

Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BScData Science3 years4010+2, 70% aggregate (5 subjects including English)Online Test + Interview₹1,50,000 approx.
BScPhysics3 years2010+2, 70% aggregate (5 subjects including English)Online Test + Interview₹1,50,000 approx.
BScChemistry3 years2010+2, 70% aggregate (5 subjects including English)Online Test + Interview₹1,50,000 approx.
BScMathematics3 years2010+2, 70% aggregate (5 subjects including English)Online Test + Interview₹1,50,000 approx.

Arts Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BAGeneral3 years4010+2, 70% aggregate (5 subjects including English)Online Test + Interview₹1,50,000 approx.

THAPAR PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MTechCivil Infrastructure2 yearsBTech, 60%GATE₹70,900 approx.
MTechStructural Engineering2 yearsBTech, 60%GATE₹70,900 approx.
MTechInformation Security2 yearsBTech, 60%GATE₹70,900 approx.
MTechVLSI Design2 yearsBTech, 60%GATE₹70,900 approx.
MTechEnergy Technology and Management2 yearsBTech, 60%GATE₹70,900 approx.

MBA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MBAGeneral Management2 yearsGraduation, 50%CAT/MAT/CMAT/TMAT₹2,12,800 approx.

MSc Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MScBiotechnology2 years30Bachelor’s degree, 60%Merit-based (40% 12th + 60% Graduation)₹37,900 to ₹70,900 range
MScChemistry2 years20Bachelor’s degree, 60%Merit-based₹37,900 to ₹70,900 range
MScMathematics and Computing2 years20Bachelor’s degree, 60%Merit-based₹37,900 to ₹70,900 range
MScPhysics2 years20Bachelor’s degree, 60%Merit-based₹37,900 to ₹70,900 range

MCA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MCAComputer Applications2 yearsGraduation, 60%Merit-based / University Test₹37,900 to ₹70,900 range

MA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MAPsychology2 yearsGraduation, 50%Merit-based₹37,900 to ₹70,900 range

THAPAR PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

DepartmentDurationEligibilityEntranceFellowship
Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS)4 yearsPostgraduate 60% or 4-year UG 75%TSLAS Entrance or NET/JRF/CUET/GATE/GMAT₹45,000/month (NET/GMAT/GATE qualified), ₹30,000/month (TSLAS exam)
Engineering & Technology (Various Departments)3-5 yearsMaster's degree with 55-60% marks or CGPA 6.0/10TIET PhD Entrance Test or NET/JRF/GATE/CUET/GMAT etc.₹30,000/month (Teaching Associates)
Management (LMTSM)3-5 yearsPostgraduate with 60% or CGPA 6.0/10, UGC NET/CAT or equivalentLMTSM PhD Entrance Test (exemptions apply)
Joint PhD Program (TIET & University of Queensland)4 yearsRelevant Master's degreeSelection by joint supervisionFully funded

Admission Process

  1. Apply online and pay ₹30,000 admission fee
  2. Appear for relevant entrance test or submit valid national exam scores
  3. Submit Statement of Purpose (SOP) or research proposal
  4. Attend interview/presentation
  5. Final selection by Departmental Research Committee (DRC)

THAPAR Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

  1. Visit https://manabadi.co.in and register with a valid email ID and mobile number
  2. Fill in personal and academic details, select the desired course
  3. Upload scanned photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, and category certificate if applicable
  4. Pay application fee online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking
  5. Submit the application and save the application number for future reference

Application Fee

CategoryAmount
General/OBC₹1200
SC/ST/PwD₹600

THAPAR Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks

The 2025 JEE Main cutoff ranks for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) show high competition for core branches like Computer Science, with cutoffs generally improving or stable compared to previous years. The general category cutoff percentile for popular branches like CSE is above 93, reflecting strong demand.

JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

BranchGeneralOBC-NCLSCSTEWS
Computer Science & Engineering (Patiala Campus)33379-46226--261719----
Computer Science & Engineering (Derabassi Campus)----------
Computer Science and Business Systems77480--------
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning78629-86459--------
Electronics & Communication Engineering47689-186304--------
Electrical & Computer Engineering110566-372024--------
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence64238-223330--697207----
VLSI Design & Technology136358-418896--------

Category-wise JEE Main Percentile Cutoff (Indicative)

CategoryPercentile
General93.1
EWS80.3
OBC-NCL79.4
SC61.1
ST47.9

GATE Cutoff (MTech)

SpecializationGeneralOBCSCST
Mechanical Engineering--------
Transportation Engineering--------
Structural Engineering--------

CAT Cutoff (MBA)

ProgrammeGeneralOBCSCST
MBA85-90 percentile------

THAPAR Admission 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start (UG & other courses)January 2026
Application Deadline (UG & other courses)Second week of May 2026
Entrance Exam (B.Tech/UG Courses)April 2026
Result DeclarationMay 2026
Counselling & Seat AllotmentJune 2026
Academic Session BeginsJuly 2026
Application Start (MBA)November 2025
Application Deadline (MBA Phase I)First week of March 2026
Application Deadline (MBA Phase II)Fourth week of March 2026
Thapar Management Aptitude Test (MBA Phase I)Second week of March 2026
Thapar Management Aptitude Test (MBA Phase II)Second week of April 2026
Interview (MBA Phase I)Third week of March 2026
Interview (MBA Phase II)Second week of April 2026
Final Counselling and Fee Submission (MBA Phase I)First week of April 2026
Final Counselling and Fee Submission (MBA Phase II)Fourth week of April 2026
Commencement of Classes (MBA)Fourth week of July 2026

THAPAR Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

  • Class 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
  • JEE Main scorecard or Thapar University Entrance Test (TUET) score
  • Transfer certificate and migration certificate (if applicable)
  • Character certificate and category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs and identity proof (Aadhar card)
  • Income certificate and gap certificate (if applicable)

PG Admission

  • Graduation degree and all semester marksheets
  • Entrance exam scorecard (GATE for M.Tech, CAT/MAT/CMAT/TMAT for MBA, or university exam)
  • Transfer certificate and migration certificate (if applicable)
  • Character certificate and category certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs and identity proof (Aadhar card)

THAPAR Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

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Brochure2025-26Download PDF
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