At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
Thapar University
Patiala · Estd. 1956 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #29
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹4,50,000 |
| ECE | ₹4,50,000 |
| ME | ₹4,50,000 |
| CE | ₹4,50,000 |
| EEE | ₹4,50,000 |
| ISE | ₹4,50,000 |
Shiv Nadar University
Greater Noida · Estd. 2011 · NAAC A
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹6,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹6,00,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹6,00,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹6,00,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹6,00,000 |
| CHE | ₹5,00,000 |
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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