One of my friends graduated from Thapar University. According to his experience, there is no harm in attending the orientation classes

Orientation classes are held for the first-year students before the start of the academic session. They are not necessary to attend. But there is no harm if you attend them, in fact, it is of great help and a good fresh starter.

They get you to know information about the grading system of Thapar University. You get guidance about the do’s and don'ts regarding the attendance and the qualifying criteria, etc.

Apart from the academic schedule, there are guest lectures by the director, senior faculty, and by the deans. Hence, it is better if you attend the orientation session.

Since my sister recently graduated from Thapar, I think I can answer this. Only three hostels, hostels B, C, and H are available for first-year boys.

Out of these hostels, at hostel H there are some AC rooms. It depends on your JEE Mains whether you will get any of the AC rooms at hostel H. Having a good JEE mains score will be beneficial. However, since everyone prefers AC rooms nowadays, the AC rooms get allotted very fast.

Hostel H is also closest to the academics block. It is pretty good. The rooms are spacious. But it lacks interaction with hostels B and C. It also does not have a badminton court or a garden area.

One of my friends graduated from Thapar University and here’s what I got to know from him. Firstly let me answer your question.

• At Thapar University, you need only your PCM marks of 12th boards to get admission through mode-2 if you have a good percentage in the board examinations.
• However, less than 93% in PCM is difficult for you. 
• You should have at least 92 to 93% in PCM (12th boards) to apply for the same.
• Since CSE is the most preferred branch at Thapar University the cutoffs are high. 
• I would suggest you attend all rounds then only you will get an idea of where you stand in the list.

You may get CSE through mode-2 counseling however the chances are moderate. So, try all the modes and in-person counseling.

Given below is the list of all the documents that are required for getting admission into one of the courses at Thapar University.

Ensure to take along all the above-mentioned documents with two photocopies of each. Also, make sure to contact the concerned authorities of the university in case there have been some changes in the policies of the university regarding the documents required at the time of admission. 

The student orientation at Thapar University is also known as Orientation Week, Fresher’s week, and Welcome Week. Several events are held during the entire duration of this week. You will be officially oriented and welcomed into the university then.

Here are some points to keep in mind:

• You will be asked to attend orientation compulsorily at the time of admission.
• However, it is not a compulsory event and no attendance will be recorded. Do not worry as it is not related to your academic records.
• If you feel bored in these events or seminars, you can simply go to your room and rest there.
• Always ensure that you take your lectures, classes, labs as well as and tutorial classes seriously. Attendance is mandatory here and it is recorded. Maintain at least 75% attendance in this case.
• Overall, the orientation program goes for about two hours roughly. The Dean, DOSA, and the Director of the college attend the college. They will also introduce you to several things concerning the university.
• You will learn about academic grade systems, semester, and also about different rules and regulations.
• If you are interested in placements, you will be provided with this as well.

You will have fun in the orientation week and possibly get to meet some of your batch mates. 

Thapar University is not good for doing Ph.D. The Computer Science department is full of people who are self-involved. 

Except for a few faculty members, others are not good. They will not help you in your research work and due to which you could miss deadlines. 

Clearing GATE and then going for some decent college is the better option. Your thesis will be the real mirror of what you do during your entire Ph.D program. Work hard and get into one of the prestigious colleges in the country.

We can say that give your best shot in the GATE exam and get your seat reserved in some decent college, so that you gain some knowledge along with the hands-on industry training.

When placements are concerned, the better opportunities are secured by the student’s overall performance and rather than the college. But if I have to choose one among them, then I’d say Thapar receives better placement offers than VIT.

• The number of students at VIT is greater than Thapar. So there is more competition for any particular job opportunity.
• The number of companies visiting both campuses is almost equal. 
• The faculty at Thapar is highly educated and cooperative. 
• Students get enough industrial exposure through seminars, industrial visits, and internships.
• Several mock group discussions and interview sessions are also conducted at Thapar to groom the students. 
• The college also has a lot of societies to improve the students’ soft skills. 
• It helps them in boosting their confidence and developing good communication skills. 

The biggest factor is that a lot of companies visit Thapar and so it is easier to get a placement there. The placements are better in Thapar. But do remember that the placements completely depend on you and not the college. A lot of companies visit the college for placements but it is up to you the kind of effort that you wish to put in that will land you a job.

One of my cousins is a recent graduate of Thapar University and he does not recommend enrolling at the institute anytime soon. Here is a detailed scenario of his experience,

1. He was a mechanical engineering student and the university is not what it claims because the placement of the batch hardly even touched the 50% peak.
2. The quality of education is not as much as students typically anticipate during their course period. 
3. The teachers are not as supportive. If you are not extremely frank with the faculty, you will not usually acquire a decent amount of scores.
4. It will be better to opt for Jaypee Institute, UPTU, or any particular NIT over Thapar University since the fee structure might be an issue and you will not secure good grades. 
5. The placement statistics of certain technical branches are deteriorating day by day.
6. However, students in CSE department are still performing decently, regarding both their course and placement.

It is best to still analyze and research more about the prospects of Thapar University.

I have friends at both Thapar and IIT Surat and according to their reviews, I will say, IIIT Surat is the best among both the colleges for the computer science branch especially. IIIT's are basically known for their computer science and information technology branch that can provide you with an ambient atmosphere to study and grow. IIITs have a more updated syllabus than IITs/NITs or private colleges.

There is no doubt that Thapar University is also one of the leading universities and when it is compared with IIIT Surat based on ranking, Thapar University is above, but the major drawback is the faculty.

Here is a brief overview of the two institutes.

IIIT is itself a brand that when reflected in your resume provides you an edge to move ahead during your job and earn a decent package. So IIIT Surat is the best choice for you if you want to pursue computer science engineering.