College Comparison · 2026

Thapar vs SNU

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At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27

Thapar University

Patiala · Estd. 1956 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #29

BranchYear 1 Fee
CSE4,50,000
ECE4,50,000
ME4,50,000
CE4,50,000
EEE4,50,000
ISE4,50,000

Shiv Nadar University

Greater Noida · Estd. 2011 · NAAC A

BranchYear 1 Fee
CSE6,00,000
ISE6,00,000
CSE AIML6,00,000
CSE DS6,00,000
CSE Cyber6,00,000
CHE5,00,000

Overview

Thapar Institute (Patiala, deemed university 1956) and Shiv Nadar University (Greater Noida, private 2011) are two strong north-India private engineering options.

Academics

Thapar intake approximately 2,000 across full breadth. Shiv Nadar intake approximately 600 with multidisciplinary curriculum.

Placements

Thapar 2024: highest 1.66 crore, CSE around 16 LPA. Shiv Nadar 2024: highest around 65 LPA, CSE around 18 LPA.

Fees

Thapar CSE 4-year cost approximately 18-20 lakhs. Shiv Nadar CSE 4-year cost approximately 20-24 lakhs.

Campus Life

Thapar Patiala is 250 acres in Punjab. Shiv Nadar is 286 acres in Greater Noida NCR.

Verdict

For broader programmes and older alumni, Thapar. For tighter cohort and NCR proximity, Shiv Nadar.

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