As per new criteria of Thapar,all seats will be filled through boards as I have got 78% in boards will I get admission there and which branc
With 78% in boards, getting into Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology may be possible, but the branch will likely depend on this year's competition and seat availability.
Higher-demand branches like CSE/COE usually close at much higher scores, so with 78% you may have better chances in bran
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As far as I know, earlier TIET used to take admission through board percent, but as years passed, they now only take admission on the basis of entrance examination, with 78% in boards, and then doing well in entrance exam, you may have a solid chance of getting TIET.
Upvote Yes, with 78% in boards, you still have a fair chance of getting admission to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, especially in branches like Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, or some newer programs depending on the cutoff that year.
I'd definitely apply and stay optimistic Thapar is an exc
Upvote Honestly, with 78% in boards, getting into Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology through the board merit route is quite difficult.
Cutoffs (especially for popular branches) usually go much higher.
You might have a slight chance in:
- Biotechnology
- Civil / Chemical (in later rounds, if seats remai
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Yes, Thapar University is recognised internationally. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, the university was placed in the #601-800 rank band under the 'Overall' category. It was placed in the #701-710 rank band of the QS World University Rankings 2027
Yes, I'd say Thapar is a good option for B.Tech. My cousin studied there and had a really good experience with the academics, campus and placements. Of course, your branch and your own skills matter a lot, but overall it's definitely worth considering.
Thapar University offers decent placements annually for its BTech course. According to the NIRF report 2026, 1900 BTech students of batch 2025 were placed out of the total 2205 graduated students with a median salary of INR 10 LPA.
Yes, it is worth doing BTech from TIET. Thapar University offers BTech its flagship course. BTech is offered in specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc. The total seat intake for BTech
Yes, I'd say it's worth it. My cousin studied at Thapar, and he always says the college gave him good exposure, strong academics, and decent placement opportunities. If you stay focused and make the most of the opportunities, Thapar is a good choice for B.Tech.
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