Which of these is better: BE in Computer Engineering from Thapar University or BE in CSE from PEC University of Technology ?
Please share the details on the basis of course outline, faculty, placement and college infrastructure for Thapar University and Punjab Engineering College University of Technology.
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Computer engineering from Thapar is good in terms of placement and campus plus the grooming. The teachers are supportive and really motivating. -
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Kundan Singh Qualified CII-IPATE 2020 | GATE 2021|B.Tech(CSE) | Guide-Level 12
8 years agoPunjab Engineering College, University of Technology and Thaper University, Patiala are two topmost colleges of Punjab. PEC University of technology is a state university while Thaper University is a private university. Placement is very good in both the colleges.
You may prefer PEC because it's a government engineering college and fee is very high. Thaper University has much higher fee.
Infrastructure of Thaper is better than PEC.
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Pec's fee is very much less than as compared to thapar + the companies that come for intern as well as placements offer good package. so you should go for pec
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Computer science engineering is the branch of engineering which can lead you to great career success if you have the basic knowledge of the computer and support system and concept of engineering should be clear. It can lead you to the field of Data engineering, Data analytics, Software development, system software, android, mobile device, Mainframe, Debugging, Linux, SQL, etc. These are the most growing field in the modern world. Now, talking about PEC university of technology which is one of the renowned & premier institution in North India which offers world class engineering program with all the required infrastructure, modern labs,...more
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You must have a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years in any discipline from a recognised university.
You need to have studied Mathematics either at the 10+2 level or during your graduation.
You should have at least 60% marks in aggregate in your bachelor's degree (55% for SC/ST).
Admission is based on merit (10th, 12th, and graduation marks).
In short: 3-year degree + maths at 12th or graduation + 60% (55% for reserved) is required for MCA at Thapar.
1️⃣ Entrance Exam Score
You must have a valid score in any one of these:
CAT
XAT
CMAT
GMAT
MAT
👉 Thapar does not conduct its own MBA entrance test.
2️⃣ Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on:
Entrance exam score (main factor)
Past academics (10th, 12th, graduation)
Work experience (if any – adds value, not mandatory)
Cutoffs are moderate, but higher than most private universities.
3️⃣ Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisted candidates are called for:
Personal Interview
Focus areas:
Communication skills
Basic management awareness
Clarity of goals (why MBA, why Thapar)
Academic & work background
(No GD in most recent cycles — PI is ke
Merit-based scholarships at Thapar University are given to students with strong academic performance. For first-year UG students, eligibility is based on Class 12 marks and JEE Main rank. From the second year onwards, students must maintain a high CGPA (usually 8.0+), with no backlogs, to continue the scholarship.
There is no income limit for merit-based scholarships.
The top companies that took part during the Thapar University placements are listed below:
Thapar University Top Recruiters | |
|---|---|
EY | Rapido |
KPMG | Optum |
PepsiCo | JSW |
Nestle | Adani |
Axis Bank | Airtel |
The Thapar University has been offering good BTech placements. Check out the Thapar University BTech placements given below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
the highest Package (CSE) | INR 14 LPA |
the highest Package (ECE) | INR 12 LPA |
the highest Package (EIE) | INR 19.6 LPA |
the highest Package (ME) | INR 40.90 LPA |
Average Package (EIE) | INR 7.33 LPA |
Average Package (ME) | INR 8.5 LPA |
Average Package (Chemical and allied industries) | INR 18 LPA |
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