I have friends from both Thapar and HBTI, so I think I can answer this question.

• Thapar is a private university, so naturally, it has better infrastructure.
• HBTI, on the other hand, is one of the oldest institutions of the country and at the same time has gained much reputation among the students. It also has an extensive alumni network.
• Also, the chemical branch at HBTI Kanpur is well-known among students for its highly qualified and skillful faculty members.

Here are the recent placement highlights of the institutes.

If you are aspiring for chemical technology or related branches then go for HBTI Kanpur and if you want to pursue some core courses then Thapar University is the best option.

Thapar University offers hostel facilities to the enrolled students which are spread over a large area of land. You can opt for two-seaters, three-seaters, and four-seaters rooms as per your requirements and budget. 

1. The hostels are divided into several blocks. All of the blocks have been well constructed with plantations everywhere. 
2. The hostel rooms are spacious and will not cause any sort of trouble to you during your stay there.
3. There are a total of six hostels at the university. Each one of the hostels has high-speed internet (Wi-Fi) connectivity, geyser in every room, 24 hours power supply, Water purifiers, clean bathrooms, etc. 
4. A Gym facility is also available for students along with several halls and courts for sports, cultural and extracurricular activities. 
5. An in-house marketplace is also available which has a variety of shops. The students can even opt for in-house laundry services at the university. 
6. The mess food is of good quality and is made hygienically under supervision keeping in mind the health of the students. 
7. If you want to study, you can go to the Reading room.

One of my friends is pursuing his B.Tech from Thapar University and he used to stay in one of the hostels of the university. He has had a very good time there.

I have a few friends from Thapar University and from them, I heard many stories regarding placements. Here is one of such stories. 

One of their seniors faced some initial problems in the placement phase. He was the best in networking and web development in the entire college. He had such skills and knowledge regarding the course that he was considered better than even some of the faculties. He was the only student in the entire college to make it to (GSOC) Google Summer of Code. In spite of all this, he had a CGPA of 6 because he didn’t just study for scoring so he was very carefree with the subjects he was not interested in, which brought down his CGPA.

Initially, he was left out to even participate in many placement interviews, due to his CGPA. Almost 75 percent of the CSE batch was placed with some companies in some cases they also got multiple offers but he was left out. 

In the next phase of placements, there was a company offering consulting roles. He was not shortlisted for the interview because of his CGPA. He was sleeping in his room when he got a call from the PR saying he has an interview in 15 minutes. 

What happened was, the company officials called PR and told them they have a technical post and they were looking for the best candidate and his name was coined. He wowed the officials in his interview and got the job offer. But he didn’t take it since the job profile didn’t interest him. 

Following that he got 3 more internship offers and 3 more placement offers because he was specially mentioned by that one company. 

You can enroll at Thapar University through a JEE Main rank. Besides, there are 3 cut-off lists released and 2 separate spot rounds, depending upon the availability of seats. You are required to fill the registration form, as per requirements. This is solely for the B.Tech branch. 

You can also secure admission at Thapar University even if you are pursuing any B.Tech course from any other university. You will have to appear for the 1st year December Test. The syllabus is very closely related to JEE Main. However, the exam level is quite low. 

In case you are an MCA aspirant, then you can directly go on to take the MCA entrance exam conducted by Thapar University. My cousin, after he secured the rank 96, could not acquire admission because the seats of the university typically got filled until the 46th rank. 

To add more, you are required to take the AIEEE exam for securing an engineering seat, while a direct entrance exam for MCA. Hope this helps answer your question, wish you all the best!

If you are passionate about science and research work then you can opt for biotechnology as it provides several career scopes. The biotechnology specialty is the most notable in terms of revenue and employment. 

• The biotechnology program at Thapar University helps the student get recognized as a leader assigned to perfection in biology.
• The interdisciplinary technical education, research, discovery and contribution adequately towards sustainable growth and development help students to move towards perfection. 
• The program provides the state of art infrastructure and professional environment that enables students and faculty to make a vital contribution in Biotechnology and allied professions. 
• One cannot find better research opportunities in any other University or College. 

The table shows a brief overview of the institution:

If the student wants to get good research and publication opportunities as well as a good placement opportunity then opt for biotechnology. Overall Thapar University is a potential choice.

Since I have friends from both VIT and Thapar, I think I can answer this.

Thapar University:

• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is an esteemed institute and among the best institutions in the country. It is considered among the best innovation-driven private universities and technical institutes in the country. After BITS Pilani, it has been ranked as the best private institute.
• The admissions here are based on JEE score.
• There is no management quota at Thapar.
• The placement opportunities at Thapar University are tremendous. The average package at Thapar ranges around 6.7 LPA.
• The faculties at Thapar are great. You will get to learn both practical and theoretical aspects of subjects. The students are exposed to various internship opportunities as well.

VIT:

VIT Vellore is yet to be at par with Thapar University. Since VIT takes in a huge number of students, the placement quality is declining over the years. The average package at VIT is around 2-3 LPA.

Unless VIT Vellore is closest to your place do not opt for it. Thapar University is better in comparison to VIT Vellore. Hence, go for TU without any hesitation.

Due to the increased student intake, the cut-offs for COE went down to 100 marks for Punjab and 130 marks for outside Punjab candidates, in the last few years. Here is the cutoff trend for COE.

As the seats are increasing, there is a probability that the cut-offs might decline further. The cut-off will be around 90 marks for Punjab and 115 marks for outside Punjab candidates.

It will be better to attend the spot counseling irrespective of your chance of admission as it is uncertain. You might be lucky to get your favorite branch at Thapar.

The cut-offs in Thapar University vary greatly as it completely depends upon the number of seats available in that particular discipline. 

• The last seat in Computer Science with Animation and Gaming was offered to a student having a score of 157 in JEE mains. 
• In Computer Science with Machine language - the last seat was allotted to 160 marks holder.
• Moreover, the Honors courses have been removed recently as the students of the Computer Engineering Branch have a choice to opt for extra credits by choosing either of these. 

I could assist you with the Thapar University cut-off after manual rounds for CSE (animation) and CSE (machine learning and analysis). I hope it helps you and also does your side of the research too.