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How is thapar university for other state students?
That was the same question my friend had in mind when he decided to enroll at Thapar University. He is also from another state. But, aside from occasionally communicating with local vendors, he had not come across any problems.
The environment for study and other activities is the same for students from other states as well as those from Punjab. There are students from every state in the country. So don't be concerned.
Half of the people are from outside the country, and they have no problems. Their campus is large and well-kept, and you will feel at home there.
You'll make many Punjabi friends from Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Patiala. Inside and outside category students coexist in harmony and respect.
The hostels are also good, and they are assigned year by year, which helps to bring people from the same year and different branches together.
So overall, you will have a good experience here.
How are placements for electricial engineering students in Thapar University?
According to some of my friends studying there, the institute has managed to show good placement records every year. Students often receive Pre-placement offers by top companies in their 6th semester after they had training or internship with them.
Placement highlights:
- A total of 264 recruiting companies visited the campus for placements.
- On average, about 90% of B.Tech students were placed.
- The highest CTC offered in B.Tech at Thapar was INR 25 LPA and the average CTC was between INR 6-8 LPA.
- The top recruiting firms for Electrical engineering are Maruti, Deloitte, Exl Analytics, Tata Motors, Mu Sigma, Honda, Schneider Electric, Asian paints, Reliance, Wipro, Sapient, etc.
- The internship opportunities are also good and these turn into full-time offers sometimes.
- One girl got an internship at Reliance which turned into a full-time job at CTC 16 LPA.
- The top mass recruiters were Infosys and TCS. They offer a salary package of 3-3.5 LPA.
The students of B.Tech score the highest number of placements every year at Thapar University. The institute has even managed to get more than 90% of students placed in the last 6 years. You should make sure to contact a currently enrolled student and know the scenarios.
Which college should I choose between UIET Chandigarh and Thapar University for CSE?
To help you choose between UIET and Thapar University, here are a few comparisons-
- Infrastructure- The infrastructure of UIET is not good. Thapar University has a good infrastructure and you will really like it when you visit the institution. Also, do check the pictures of Thapar on instagram.
- Fees- The fees for Thapar University is extremely high. On the other hand, UIET fees are so affordable that you won’t even feel like you are paying college fees.
- Research- Panjab University is doing good in the area of research. But UIET in itself has not produced much output yet. On the other hand, Thapar excels in research quality. However, PU has a government funded innovation center and you may get an internship over there. This makes UIET also a good choice for a career in research.
- Brand Value- Panjab University is a big brand. However, its Engineering department is not as well recognized. Thapar is a well known engineering institution that has a high reputation in North India. It has a brand value at par with BITS and NITs.
- Alumni Network- UIET is new and has virtually no alumni network. Thapar is old enough and has a wide alumni network spread across various countries.
Thus, after considering various parameters, I would suggest you to opt for Thapar University for your CSE if its high fees is not an issue.
How is the placement in Thapar University for civil engineering?
For Civil Engineering Thapar University placements are great. Here are the recent placement highlights of the branch.
| Average CTC | INR 5-6 LPA |
| Highest CTC | INR 15 LPA |
| Placement rate | 90% |
| Percentage of students getting placed in core companies | 25-30% |
JP Morgan, Larsen and Toubro, L&T, are some of the major recruiters that visit the campus placement frequently.
Is there any problem faced by non-Punjabis at Thapar University?
It’s true that Thapar University has a maximum Punjabi population because of its location. But this certainly does not mean that non-Punjabis feel out of place here. In fact, one of my friends from UP claimed that most of his friends are Punjabis because they are truly genuine and would help you in any way possible. Even the locals are very friendly and you won’t feel left out even for a moment.
I have many friends at Thapar University who are non-Punjabis but haven’t ever faced any kind of discrimination or discomfort there.
Moreover, Thapar has strict rules and regulations regarding the consumption of drug substances. Thapar has a Zero Tolerance Policy for Drugs and Alcohol on the University Campus.
So rest all your worries and come to Thapar University already!
What is the reputation of Thapar University's brand outside of India?
Thapar University has an H+ accreditation from Germany, which is the highest possible accreditation that a foreign institution can receive over there. Thus, a degree from Thapar is well recognized in Germany.
Thapar University has received this accreditation because its subjects are in line with those taught in German universities for similar degrees. A friend of mine who is a Thapar alumni will be joining FAU Germany for his Master’s. He gave me all this information. He has been offered a fully funded course for his higher education.
Thapar University students receive offers from top universities abroad. These institutions include- UCLA, UCSD, CMU, Columbia, GaTech, USC, Carnegie Mellon University ,UC Berkeley etc. Thapar University alumni have achieved great heights in the industry with alums working at senior positions in the head offices of top brands like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Walmart. Others have started their own ventures in foreign lands.
To sum it up,Thapar University is very well-recognized outside of India with its students achieving new heights in every domain.
What all happens in frosh week at the Thapar University?
Frosh week is a program initiated by the students of Thapar University. It is a week-long program that includes various events.
It is organized by the second and third-year students for the freshers. It gives them a chance to adjust to the new university life ahead and overcome the culture shock of an engineering college. The Frosh week organizers stand with - no ragging policy, healthy junior-senior interaction as well as intra-batch interactive sessions.
This platform provides the students an idea about the life ahead at Thapar University, the academic structure as well as the extra-curricular activities. It is basically an orientation to the 4-year long college life in a week.
They conduct workshops and lectures as well to loosen the tension among the freshers for their hectic life before the first semester. Events such as karaoke nights, sports mania, graffiti are a part of this splendid week too.
Is the IEP at Thapar University worth the money invested? Does Thapar University offer scholarships on the basis of needs or performance?
You must keep a few things in mind before applying for IEP at Thapar University. First of all, by applying for IEP the total cost for your UG degree will cross 40-50 Lakhs. Second, in order to study at TCD, you’ll have to maintain 8.5+ CGPA in all your semesters.
I am listing down a few pros and cons of IEP so that you can decide for yourself accordingly-
Pros-
- You’ll get your degree from TCD. This will enhance your profile.
- You’ll receive world class exposure in the field of research and technology.
- You’ll get to experience the culture and working style of the people of some other country.
Cons-
- It is very expensive, and you’ll be required to maintain 8.5 CGPA throughout.
- You’ll get a very short period of time to adapt to the culture and lifestyle of a European nation.
- In case you fail to perform well academically, you might end up jobless in a foreign land.
I would recommend you consider all these factors thoroughly before making a decision. If possible, consult a career counselor as well. Thapar University provides various kinds of scholarships to its students. You can check the official website for more details on the same.
Could Some seniors from Thapar University who bagged placements share what juniors could do to gain good placements?
The seniors at Thapar University are really helpful and cooperative. Here are some things which might answer your question.
- Finish CLRS “Introduction to Algorithms” textbook in your first year. This is the most important rule.
- Start participating in programming contests, such as TopCoder SRMs, right from your first year.
- Make sure you are a part of some cool projects in college.
- Build your GitHub profile.
- Engage in startup culture. Try to create jobs rather than looking for one.
- Visit HackerNews (HN) every day. You'll learn great things and see cool projects worldwide.
- Learn everything you can about Machine learning and Deep learning.
- Play hard with CNNs, RNNs, GANs, etc. Try to create some cool projects around ML.
- Engage in some real research work, better if under your professors and publish papers.
- Study for placements during holidays.
- Read “Cracking the coding interview”. Do placement questions from the career cup for your dream companies.
- If you dream of Google, prepare hard for Google's APAC test. It is like another JEE.
- Keep eye on reputed international internships and grab one if you can. Discuss more on this with your professors.
Lastly, it is suggested that you keep your body and mind fit. You need to stay healthy and think clearly during the placement process.
Does anybody go to Thapar University after dropping a year?
Unwillingly yes, students go to Thapar University after dropping a year. A few of my friends are pursuing engineering from Thapar University. Here are some things that I got to know:
- Students usually drop due to obvious reasons like not having good marks or a good rank to get a core branch in a decent NIT.
- I got to know that a lot of people whom I connected with on the internet, were droppers studying at Thapar.
- The purpose of dropping is to get a chance to study in a better college.
- Students who drop could opt for Government colleges but those may have an average reputation.
- So ultimately they choose to study at Thapar, which is comparatively better than the others.
Not all droppers are unsuccessful in their second attempt, many improve by working hard and having full determination.
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