Which college is better for M.Sc in chemistry amongst Banasthali, Thapar University and VIT, Vellore?
Thapar stands out because of its strong research culture, modern labs, funded projects, and active Chemistry & Biochemistry department with significant research output and infrastructure. VIT is also a good option with decent academics and research opportunities, but for pure Chemistry, I feel Thapa
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If you're comparing M.Sc Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith is often preferred for its academic focus and research environment.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is also a good choice, especially if you're looking for better infrastructure and industry exposure.
VIT University is decent too,
Upvote I do go with Thapar. A friend did M.Sc there and had a good experience with faculty and research exposure. VIT is also good, but personally I'd rank it Thapar > VIT > Banasthali for M.Sc Chemistry.
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Tech at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Patiala is generally a 4-year programme divided into 8 semesters, with 2 semesters in each academic year.A regular B.Tech at TIET Patiala has 8 semesters over 4 years, with 2 semesters per academic year.
TIET usually starts its B.Tech academic session in early August, with regular classes beginning after the initial orientation or Frosh activities. For the exact 2026 batch dates, check the Official tiet website for the latest academic calendar and notices.
Thapar Institute usually opens B.Tech admissions around January–February, with counselling rounds continuing over the following months. The official website currently shows the 2026–27 admission cycle, so the dates for the next cycle should be checked on the official thapar admission website
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