Computer Science and Engineering
₹6.5LAnnual · /yr
Reviewed 29 Jun 2026Thapar · PatialaThapar University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), widely known as Thapar University, was established in 1956 by industrialist Lala Karam Chand Thapar through a tripartite collaboration between…
CSE · Annual
₹6.5L/year
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₹6.5L
CSE · Annual
80%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
Thapar fees
Thapar fees: CSE · Annual is ₹6.5L. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.Source: static.npfs.co · pdf
Standard · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹6,50,000 · 4-yr ₹26,00,000 | ₹6,50,000 /yr |
| Biotechnology (BT)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹5,89,600 · 4-yr ₹23,58,400 | ₹5,89,600 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹5,89,600 · 4-yr ₹23,58,400 | ₹5,89,600 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹4,97,200 · 4-yr ₹19,88,800 | ₹4,97,200 /yr |
| Civil Engineering (CE)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹4,97,200 · 4-yr ₹19,88,800 | ₹4,97,200 /yr |
| Chemical Engineering (CHE)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹4,97,200 · 4-yr ₹19,88,800 | ₹4,97,200 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME)fee source annual fee · Yr 2-4 ₹4,97,200 · 4-yr ₹19,88,800 | ₹4,97,200 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
Thapar placements
Thapar placements 2023-24: 80% placement rate, ₹11.25L average CTC.
80%
₹11.25LAvg CTC
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Biotechnology
₹5.9LAnnual · /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹5.9LAnnual · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹4.97LAnnual · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹4.97LAnnual · /yr
Chemical Engineering
₹4.97LAnnual · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹4.97LAnnual · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
Thapar admissions
University entrance / merit processJEE Main where accepted
Hostel · campus
Thapar hostel
Thapar hostel details are listed in this section. Thapar runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on the 250-acre Patiala campus. First-year B.E./B.Tech students are typically allocated double-occupancy rooms with single rooms.
Thapar runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on the 250-acre Patiala campus. First-year B.E./B.Tech students are typically allocated double-occupancy rooms with single rooms available from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,30,000-1,80,000 range inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian, non-vegetarian and Jain options across multiple mess centres with student-elected mess secretaries; menus combine North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian and Continental rotations.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Thapar runs a structured merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top JEE Main rankers receive 25-100% tuition concessions per the published matrix. Top Class XII Board scorers (95%+ in PCM) qualify for additional concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme and Sainik Welfare Board concessions. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. Punjab state-domicile students access Punjab state schemes. Sports admits at state, national or international level receive separate fee waivers.
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
The Thapar Patiala campus extends across 250 acres in Patiala, Punjab. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology,…
250 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Research spans every major engineering discipline. The institute hosts the Thapar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, Centre for Advanced Materials, Centre for Excellence in Renewable Energy, Centre for Cyber Security, Centre for Computational Biology, and many discipline-specific centres. The institute files 80+ patents annually with publications in IEEE, ACM, Springer, Elsevier and ACS venues.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
Thapar alumni hold senior product, engineering, finance, consulting and entrepreneurship roles across Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Mc Kinsey, BCG, Tata Group and many Indian and global corporations. Notable alumni include senior leaders at Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Texas Instruments and many Indian unicorn startups.
Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to Thapar? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
FAQ
Thapar FAQs
What is the B.E./B.Tech fee at Thapar University for 2026-27?
Thapar's 2026-27 fee grid is group-graded. Group 1 high-demand branches (Computer Engineering, CSE, Data Science & AI) run approximately ₹3,12,500 per semester (tuition ₹2,44,500 + development ₹57,000 + other charges ₹11,000), about ₹6.25 lakh per year. Group 2 (ECE, Electrical, Mechatronics) is near ₹2.83 lakh per semester; Group 3 (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology) near ₹2.39 lakh per semester. Four-year tuition totals ₹19.12-22.68 lakh depending on branch. A one-time admission fee of ₹30,000 plus refundable security and alumni components applies at admission.
How much are the hostel and mess fees at Thapar?
Hostel fees at Thapar's 17-hostel complex (10 boys' and 7 girls' blocks with AC and non-AC options, single and double occupancy) range from ₹36,000 to ₹78,000 per semester — non-AC single rooms typically ₹36,000-42,000 and AC single rooms up to ₹78,000. Mess is mandatory for hostel residents at ₹25,500-27,000 per semester. Full fee tables are published on admission.thapar.edu under the Tuition Fee and Other Dues PDF each year, with refund policy details applying to security deposits.
Does Thapar University offer scholarships to B.E. students?
Yes. Thapar publishes multiple scholarship tracks on admission.thapar.edu — merit-cum-means scholarships for deserving students with documented income proofs, JEE Main rank-linked tuition waivers, Class XII percentage-based awards, alumni-funded scholarships and category-specific reservations. Trinity International Engineering Programme students pay 1.5× the normal fee for the first two years spent at Patiala, and dedicated IEP scholarships are available. Applications are processed during the admission and counselling window.
How do I apply for B.E./B.Tech at Thapar in 2026?
B.E./B.Tech admission for 2026-27 runs primarily on JEE Main 2026 All India CRL ranks through the official admission portal admission.thapar.edu. The window opens with JEE Main 2026 results — candidates complete online application, upload documents (JEE scorecard, Class XII marksheet, category certificate if applicable and photo ID), attend multi-round counselling, fill branch and seat preferences, receive merit-based allotment and pay fees before the start of the academic year. Lateral Entry (LEET) seats are open to diploma holders, SAT scores are accepted for international and NRI candidates, and a 10+2 merit route runs alongside JEE for certain quota seats with minimum 60% PCM aggregate (55% for SC/ST).
Does Thapar accept SAT or JEE Main for B.Tech admission?
Yes. Thapar accepts SAT scores for international and NRI applicants through a dedicated international admissions route, alongside JEE Main 2026 All India CRL ranks which remain the primary pathway for Indian applicants. Lateral Entry (LEET) opens third-semester seats to diploma holders. The Class XII eligibility is a minimum 60% aggregate in PCM (55% for SC/ST) and 70%+ is generally preferred for merit seats. All applications and counselling are processed through admission.thapar.edu.
What were the placement figures and top recruiters at Thapar in 2024-25?
Placements for 2024-25 crossed 1,690 placed students from 510+ visiting recruiters. Highest package was ₹1.23 Crore (123 LPA), average ₹11.25-11.38 LPA and median approximately ₹10 LPA — a sharp jump on the 2023-24 highest of ₹55.75 LPA. Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, Oracle, JP Morgan, Capgemini, TCS, Infosys, Samsung, Siemens, Texas Instruments, Synopsys, Walmart Labs, Maruti Suzuki, Reliance, Zomato, PwC and Nestle, with IT/software leading and core engineering, consulting, finance and manufacturing close behind. LMTSM MBA 2024-25 closed at ₹24.81 LPA highest with 151 placed from 80+ recruiters.
What engineering departments and schools does Thapar offer?
Thapar operates ten-plus engineering departments — Computer Engineering (COE), CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Mechatronics and Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) — plus the Thapar School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (TSLAS), the AACSB-accredited L M Thapar School of Management (LMTSM), and the Schools of Physical Sciences, Energy & Environment, Chemistry & Biochemistry and Mathematics. Research centres include CSED, TREC and the Centre for Advanced Materials, and the institute runs a 2+2 International Engineering Programme with Trinity College Dublin (since 2015) plus Queensland Academy and BML Munjal partnerships.
What accreditations and rankings does Thapar University hold?
E. programmes — Computer Engineering, CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) and Mechatronics — NBA accreditation for eligible UG programmes and AACSB accreditation for the management school. 97), 26th in University, 44th Overall, 42nd in Research and 46th in Management, with an Innovation band of 11-50. QS World 2026 sits at the 771-780 band (up from 851-900 in 2025) and Times Higher Education at 601-800.
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Verification & sources
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Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.