Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala

For BE/BTech programme and Dual Degree programmes:

• Candidates have to register and apply online.
• For Mode-1, seats shall be filled on the basis of merit of JEE Main.
• For BTech (Biotechnology) and BTech (Biomedical Engineering) programme, admission shall be made on the basis of merit of NEET.
• For Mode-2, seats shall be filled on the basis of merit of marks secured in 10+2 or equivalent examination in aggregate of PCM or PCB and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Technical Vocational subject. 

For M.E./M.Tech. Programme:

• Candidates have to register and apply online.
• Admission to all the M.E./M.Tech. programmes shall be made on the basis of valid GATE Score.
• First preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates and who have obtained at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in the aggregate in the qualifying examination from a recognised University.

For MCA:

• Admission will be made on the basis of merit of 10th, 12th and graduation (up to end of 2nd year, a minimum of 65% marks are required). 
• For MCA Lateral Entry (2-years duration), merit list will be prepared on the basis of the above said criteria of MCA (3-year) and admission will be made according to this merit list. 

For M.Sc Programmes:

• Candidates have to register and apply online.
• Admissions shall be made on the basis of merit prepared by giving 40% weightage to 12th marks and 60% weightage to Graduation marks (aggregate marks up to pre-final year). 
• Candidates having any pending backlog in the first two years of Graduation shall not be considered for admission. Percentage of marks secured at the end of 2nd year of graduation shall only be considered even if the candidate has completed the graduation.

For MA Programmes:

• Candidates have to register and apply online.
• Admissions shall be made by combining the percentage of marks obtained at 12th and Graduation (aggregate marks up to end of second year/four semesters will
• be considered).
• Candidates having any pending backlog in the first two years of Graduation shall not be considered for admission. Percentage of marks secured at the end of 2nd year of graduation shall only be considered even if the candidate has completed the graduation.
• 5% additional marks will be added for the students having an honors degree in Psychology/Economics.

MBA:

• Candidates have to register and apply online.
• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT/XAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ GRE/ GMAT/CMAT/MAT/Thapar Entrance exam score.
• Final selection will be based on CAT/XAT/NMAT by GMAC/GRE/GMAT/ CMAT/MAT/Thapar Entrance exam score, Group Interaction and performance in Personal Interview.

For Executive MBA:

• Candidates have to submit an online application along with a motivational essay.
• Admission will be based on educational and professional background, motivational essay, contribution to the society and interview with the admissions committee.
• Depending on the availability it will be done physically, over the phone or on Skype.

For Ph.D: 

• Candidates have to register and apply online.
• Candidate will have to appear for an Entrance Test and Interview in order to qualify to pursue PhD.
• The candidates who secure a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) marks in the written exam shall only be called for Interview.
• Relaxation for appearing in the entrance test will be given by the institute to those candidates who have qualified NET (UGC/CSIR) or GATE/GPAT.
• However, the admission committee may recommend additional courses for the candidate to clear.