In which university is it easier to get admission into MBA course among Thapar University and LPU?
Good question. Short answer — LPU is generally easier than Thapar for MBA, but it depends:
Thapar MBA (LM Thapar School of Management) admits via CAT, NMAT, CMAT, etc., and its MBA cutoffs are fairly high: Thapar's CMAT cutoff was ~75.
LPU MBA is more flexible: they accept LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, CMAT, XA
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The eligibility requirements for admission to the MBA course at Thapar University and LPU are almost similar, in which candidates are required to complete their graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 55%.
- Selection criteria for MBA at LPU: LPUNEST/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ NMAT + GDPI
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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
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) is considered one of the best private deemed-to-be universities for BTech. BTech is the flagship course of the university. In the latest edition of NIRF (2025), the university ranked #29 in the 'Engineering' category. It secured the
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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