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Yes, TIET (Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology) accepts NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) students for B.Tech CSE as long as the student meets the eligibility criteria.

Admission Process for B.Tech CSE at TIET without JEE Main:

1. Eligibility Criteria :

   • Educational Qualification : You must have completed your 12th or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for CSE) from a recognized board, including NIOS.
     
     

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   • Age Limit : Candidates must be born on or after 1st October 2000 .
     
     

2. Admission Without JEE Main :

   • TIET provides admission to B.Tech courses based on Thapar University’s Entrance Exam (THAPAR Entrance Test) or Direct Admission (based on merit).
     
     

   • For Direct Admission (without JEE Main), students with good academic performance (generally 80% and above) in 12th grade may be eligible. However, this depends on the cutoff for the specific year.
     
     

3. Application Process :

   • Visit the official TIET website and fill out the online application form.
     
     

   • You may have to appear for the Thapar University Entrance Exam (if applicable) . For direct admission, the process is based on merit or marks obtained in 12th.
     
     

4. Important Dates : Keep track of the application dates and exam schedules on the official TIET website.
   
   

5. Admission Fee : After clearing the entrance exam or merit list, the next step will be counseling and document verification , where you'll submit your 12th-grade marks and other relevant documents.
   
   

If you don’t wish to take JEE, direct admission (based on merit) is an option, but it depends on your academic performance and availability of seats.

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