Are admissions at Thapar University merit or entrance based?

Tuition only (without hostel, mess, etc.):
• Around ₹9.7 L to ₹20.8 L total for the full 4-year B.Tech, depending on your branch.

Full estimated cost with everything included (hostel, mess, development, other charges):
• Most sources show the total 4-year B.Tech cost ranging roughly from ₹2.8 M to ₹3.1

hapar University offers a wide range of programs. The main ones are:

Undergraduate: B.Tech (multiple engineering branches), B.Sc, BBA
Postgraduate: M.Tech, MBA, MSc, MA
Doctoral: PhD across engineering, sciences, management, and humanities

It's best known for its engineering and management courses.

1. Check Eligibility
For B.Tech/BE:
• You need Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Technical Vocational. General candidates usually need 60% or more (55% for SC/ST) in these subjects.

2. Take the Entrance Exam
• JEE Main is the primary route. Most seats (especi

To be eligible for BTech at Thapar (TIET):

• Pass Class 12 with Physics + Maths + one of Chem/Bio/Biotech

• Minimum 60% aggregate in PCM (55% for SC/ST)

• Must have appeared in JEE Main

• Seats are filled via JEE Main rank and Class 12 marks

That's basically it.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is a private (deemed-to-be) university, not a government institute.