Can I get ECE in Thapar University with 87 percent in class 12?
With 87% in Class 12, getting ECE at Thapar University is unlikely through board-marks alone.
ECE admissions are mainly based on JEE Main rank, while Class 12 marks are only for eligibility.
In board-merit rounds, ECE cutoffs usually go 93–95%+ PCM.
So, 87% isn't enough by itself — a strong JEE Main s
With 87% in Class 12, getting ECE at Thapar is tough. ECE is a high-demand branch, and cutoffs usually go 90%+ (often much higher), especially without a strong JEE Main score.
You might have a slim chance:
in later counselling rounds
or with Punjab quota
or if you also have a decent JEE Main percentile
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If you did your 12th from Punjab, you're usually eligible for the Punjab quota even if you don't have a separate domicile certificate.I'd just select “No” for the domicile certificate if you don't have one and continue filling the form. In most cases, your Punjab school documents are enough.
TIET is a popular institute beacause of it's academics and placements they offer a great exposure to students with live projects, which help them shape better for future, and apart from that tiet fests and projects are something which is unmatched
Yes, TIET Patiala admissions 2026 are open now. The university conducts its admission on the basis of both merit and entrance exam scores. For admissions to BTech course JEE Mains & 10+2 PCM exam are considered.
TIET offers multiple placement opportunities to the students. Some of the top recruiters that took part in the TIET placement season 2025 were PwC, Deloitte, Nestle, TCS and Aditya Birla Group.
Thapar university is a highly ranked university. Below are the NIRF rankings of the university for the year 2025:
NIRF 2025 | University | 26 |
NIRF 2025 | Engineering | 29 |
NIRF 2025 | Research Institutions | 42 |
NIRF 2025 | Overall | 44 |
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