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What is the Menu of mess at Thapar University?
As some of my friends studied at Thapar University, I am very well aware about the college and it’s mess facilities. Here’s sharing some things about the menu I got to know from my friends.
On Mondays:
- Breakfast- Mix veg paratha, Marconi or pasta.
- Lunch: Rajma Rice with Salty Lassi.
- For dinner: Fried Rice, Manchurian and Kulfi.
Tuesday:
- Breakfast- Aloo Paratha or poha.
- Lunch- White channa, petha and green chutney
- Dinner- Matar-paneer, Rice and custard
Wednesday:
- Breakfast- Veg Macroni or onion Paratha.
- Lunch- Tandoori roti with Dal makhni
- Dinner- Moong Dal,nutri and spongy rasgulla.
Thursday:
- Breakfast- Dal paratha/ bread pakora
- Lunch- Aloo-puri and chutney
- Dinner- Bhindi, Dal Makhni and Pastry.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday; you'd find that the breakfast would consist of a type of paratha again with availability of Daliya, poha or pasta at times. On Sunday, Amritsari naan is available at times for lunch and in dinner you might get an ice-cream, a chocolate or a gulab Jamun with the combination of Aloo-puri or paneer bhurji or palak-corn.
How is the student quality at Thapar University? The cutoffs are low and students who haven't even qualified for the Mains are being admitted there.
You cannot determine the quality of intake at any university just by their JEE Main ranks because one test is not enough to judge one’s performance. It’s not like a student with a high rank is better than a student with a low rank. You will be surprised to know that many times students with 150+ JEE Mains end up with a CGPA of less than 6 while students with less than 100 JEE Score are in the top 5 percent. Judging the students based on a number of criteria here is my opinion
- Thapar University has a better student crowd than most engineering colleges.
- Ragging is not tolerated here and there is a very good harmony between seniors and juniors
- The students here aren’t much involved in alcohol unlike most engineering colleges these days.
- There is a strong bond between the peers and the students are like a close-knit community.
In reality, it’s the ambiance and culture of the campus that determines the quality of the crowd it attracts. For instance, a top ranker may come to a bad college and lose all his motivation while a low ranker might come to a college with a healthy academic environment and might get motivated for the better.
So, I don’t believe that the student quality at Thapar University is any less than other engineering colleges.
Thapar University(Patiala): How is the life in Hostel C?
Most freshers are allotted Hostel C at Thapar University.
It is the oldest hostel of the university, and has spacious rooms. It is well maintained and has access to modern facilities like 24 hour IP camera surveillance, Wifi connectivity, P A system and a mini laundry plant.
Other than these facilities, Hostel C has a well equipped gym, a tv room/common room, a library cum reading room, hot water facility, RO treated drinking water, and indoor games facility for tt, carom, chess and badminton.
The hostel C lawns are big and well maintained, thus providing a serene environment. Its mess serves good and hygienic food. The mess committee looks after mess related affairs, and it is composed of Hostel C residents. The students of Hostel C themselves decide their mess’s menu. The executive committee of residents runs the day to day hostel affairs.
Thus overall, life at Hostel C is quite good. You will enjoy your stay here, in case you are allotted this hostel.
Is it difficult or easy to take scholarships from Thapar University?
At Thapar University, scholarships are offered under 2 categories
- Board score: Candidates whose board score is above 95% are eligible for this scholarship. Under this, the entire tuition and development fee is paid by the institute. Other scholarships under this category have a reduction of fees for a board score between 90–95% also. Students are eligible for this scholarship if they maintain an aggregate CGPA of 8.5 every year.
- CGPA Score: This category of scholarship is for students who make it to the top 10% of the students in terms of CGPA in their respective branches. In the first year, you will be evaluated on the basis of your JEE Main score.
The level of difficulty in availing of these scholarships depends on the category you fall into. Comparatively, the first category is easier as you need to maintain a CGPA of 8.5 while for the second one, you need a CGPA of at least 9.5+ to consistently make it into the top 10% of students in your batch.
Can I change branch preference after first counselling at Thapar University?
You need to wait for the spot round (in-person counseling) at Thapar University for that. You can’t change your branch preference in the first 4 rounds (which are all online rounds). But during the spot round, you’ll get a fresh paper to fill in your desired branches in the order of your preference. This is when you can reconsider your choices. If during the online counseling rounds you feel satisfied with the branch you are getting, you can freeze your seat. This won’t hamper your chances in the spot round, but it will provide you with a backup in case your desired branch(es) runs out of vacant seats by then.
What was the highest package in electrical engineering in Thapar University?
Having friends from Thapar University and reading some online reviews about it, I gathered some facts about the college. Let me share what I learned about their placements and the salary packages offered. This information might help you answer your question.
- The highest package offered for electrical engineering was 8 lakhs from the Vedanta Group.
- But few students were selected for an internship in Procter and Gamble which offered 16 lakhs depending on the performance in the internship.
Statistics for Electrical Engineering –
| Year | Highest salary offered |
| 2020 | INR 36 LPA |
| 2019 | INR 33 LPA |
| 2018 | INR 32 LPA |
Placements for Electrical Engineering, Electronics (Instrumentation and Control) Engineering, and Electronics and Computer Engineering is more than 90%. The average salary package ranges from 5 to 6 LPA.
What should I choose between IIIT Delhi (Indraprastha), LNMIIT Jaipur & Thapar University Patiala?
IIIT Delhi is clearly the best choice out of the three options especially if we are talking about CSE. Your preference order should be the following.
IIIT Delhi (Indraprastha) > Thapar University > LNMIIT Jaipur
Cutoff: (IIIT D > Thapar University)
The quality of the students also has an effect on how the college performs and also in its rankings. The cutoff for CSE at IIIT Delhi is around 200-225+. Thapar University admits students with JEE Mains marks more than 170 for students’ outside Punjab and 150 marks for students from Punjab. The cutoff indicates IIIT D offers a better peer group.
Placements:
- In terms of placements and internships, IIIT Delhi tops the list. The avg. package for the CSE branch in IIIT Delhi is around 15 lakhs per annum.
- Overall avg package in Thapar University is around 8 lakhs per annum and for CSE Branch is around 10 lakhs per annum with a placement rate of 94 percent.
- In LNMIIT Jaipur the avg packages are around 6 lakhs per annum.
Thpar has a great coding culture. However, based on student crowd, placements, etc. the best option among the given choices is IIITD.
Who are the best professors at Thapar University, Patiala?
Here is a list of some of the best professors at Thapar University in various departments. This information is based on my personal experience and my discussions with friends-
- Dr. Satish Kumar Sharma- Sir is a senior professor in the School of Mathematics. I studied M1 and M2 under him. He teaches really well.
- Dr. Isha Dhiman- Ma’am is a professor in the School of Mathematics. She taught us Numerical Analysis.
- Dr. Maneek Kumar- Sir is a professor in the Civil department.
- Dr. Maninder Singh- Sir is a professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department.
- Dr. Sanjay Sharma- Sir is a professor in the ECE department.
These are some of the professors at Thapar University who teach really well.
Can I get a direct admission to the Thapar University for a BTech?
Yes, you can get direct admission to Thapar University for a BTech. Students need to have a minimum of 80% on Boards and also have to appear for JEE Main.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Admissions to B.Tech and BE-MBA integrated programs are done on the basis of class 12th Board scores with a minimum 80% aggregate. Every course requires a minimum eligibility.
While the duration of B.Tech courses is our years, these integrated courses are of 5 years duration. The eligibility, however, is the same as cleared in science background with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Additionally, you should have appeared for national-level entrance exams.
Hope this helped you!
How difficult is it to upgrade your branch after 1 year at Thapar University?
I am assuming that you wish to change your branch to CSE as it is one of the most sought after branches at Thapar University. Mostly all the seats for CSE get filled up during the counseling, but 2 or 3 seats may remain vacant. Here are the two ways of changing your branch in Thapar University -
- December Test- During the month of December, usually towards the end, Thapar University conducts a test to fill the vacant seats in every branch. This test offers a branch change from the 2nd semester onwards. This exam is also open to students who have completed their 1st semester in another college. The paper pattern is similar to JEE Mains but it is way easier. However, the competition is high because many candidates take this exam. For CSE, you will need a single digit rank. Some seats are reserved for the children of faculty.
- Year end change- For this, get an 8.5+ CGPA in your first year. Doing so is neither difficult nor easy. The subjects in the first year are easier. Try to score maximum marks in the practicals and work hard for the mid sessionals. There are few chapters in mid sessionals and scoring is easier. For the end sems, chapters are way more in number and the weightage is around 45-55%. Therefore, pay good attention to other exams as well. For CSE, the CGPA requirement soars higher than an 8.5 because of high competition. In fact, it goes to 9.2+. You will have to work very hard.
These are the two ways to get your branch changed at Thapar University. Both require hard work and dedication, especially if you wish to get into CSE.
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