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Thapar University(Patiala): What is so special about Hostel-J that makes it one of the top hostel complexes in India?
Hostel J at Thapar University is amazing. It offers all the necessary facilities. It is well equipped, and surrounded by greenery. Its mess offers better food than all the other hostels. Even the night mess offers good food. The rooms of Hostel J are airy and large in size. Infrastructure-wise, everyone at Thapar finds the Hostel J building quite attractive. Plus, it offers a good gym facility.
These are some reasons why Hostel J is one of the top hostel complexes of Thapar University, and probably even India.
Is it worthy to join computer engineering in Thapar University?
Yes, according to my preferences a computer science and engineering course at Thapar University is definitely worth it. One of my friends studied there, and here are some things I got to know from him. He was recruited via on-campus placement by Oracle for a prominent job role at the corporation.
- The University provides you with a relaxed course scheme and many skilled and experienced faculty members.
- The placement scenario at the university is also good. If you maintain a CGPA of around 7.5, there is a very high probability for you to get recruited on-campus.
Given below are some facts about the University:
| Categories | Computer Engineering at Thapar University |
| Course Fee | 13.23 lakh |
| Course Duration | 4 years |
| Highest CTC | 23-24 LPA |
| Average CTC | 16 LPA |
| Lowest CTC | 4.5 LPA |
The major recruiting firms that visit the campus of the university for recruitment almost every year include IBM, Oracle, Wipro, D.E. Shaw, Microsoft, TCS, and Infosys.
Which one is better: Thapar University or LNMIIT Jaipur?
Both LNMIIT and Thapar University are highly regarded institutes in the country. However, while choosing one over the other you would like to consider the following points.
Cutoff: LNMIIT cutoff is generally higher than Thapar University cutoff therefore it has a better crowd than Thapar University.
Fees: LNMIIT first year fees are ?3.75 Lakhs while that of Thapar University is ?4.61 Lakhs.
Location: Thapar University is situated in a better location right in the main town of Patiala whereas LNMIIT is located on the outskirts of Jaipur.
Legacy: Thapar is one of the oldest and most reputed institutes almost 60 years old while LNMIIT is comparatively new.
Placements: The placements scenario can be better understood through the table below
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Particulars |
LMNIT |
Thapar University |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 53.87 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 14.2 LPA |
INR 10.97 LPA |
From the above table, it can be inferred that LNMIIT has a better placement scenario than Thapar University.
Overall, I will advise you to go for LNMIIT if you are getting CSE but for other branches, Thapar University is good.
Who are some notable alumni from Thapar University?
Thapar University definitely has a vast alumni base and many notable alumni. I have a friend from Thapar who was able to provide some information regarding a few of the eminent alumni.
- Mr. J.S. Dhooria: A TU graduate has worked with CMC, Polaris, and Microsoft and is now the Sales Director at SAP.
- Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh: He joined IAF in the aeronautical engineering branch in 1977. He is a recipient of the Vishisht Seva medal, he was also appointed as Honorary ADC to the President in 2015.
- Mohit Guptaa: A TU alumnus is now a doctoral degree candidate and a research assistant at the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His works on smart materials and smart structures have been recognized by UNESCO, Airbus, American Helicopter Society and Indian Institute of Science in the form of numerous awards and fellowships.
- Romesh C. Batra: He is presently a Clifton C. Garvin Professor in the Department of mechanical engineering. Graduate at TU, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech.
- Robin Raina: A TU graduate, now Chairman of the Board at Ebix.
- Mr. Ankush Arora: He is a graduate of TU in Mechanical Engineering. After General Motors, Tata Motors, and now the President of Nissan Motors India.
- Professor Sneha Anand: An Electrical Engineering graduate from TU (1970), is currently the HOD of BioMedical wing at IIT, Delhi. The talented lady has over ten inventions and four patents to her credit.
There are many more, which have made Thapar University proud and emerged as winners in their respective fields.
How is Thapar University? Which is better, Manipal or Thapar?
If you want to compare Manipal and Thapar University, Thapar University is the better choice.
The academics are unquestionably excellent and experienced. Classroom labs are excellent. There are numerous sports facilities and 40 to 50 clubs or societies. Every day, something related to these societies occurs on campus. One of the best ways to get over homesickness is to stay in a hostel, which has some of the best food in the country.
The number of research projects, major seminars and projects undertaken, MoUs signed, and training programs undertaken by students and faculty members determine whether Thapar University is a good university or not. So, yes, Thapar has completed many projects and has many more in the works, many of which are funded by the government, PSUs, and private organizations, well-organized and detailed training programs with the best organizations, and a lot of investment in research and development with the help of MoUs.
Do Thapar University students think they are inferior to IITians and NITians?
Honestly, Thapar University students do have an inferiority complex with IITians and NITians at least in terms of education.
My brother is in Thapar University and has friends in top IITs. He says that their intellect and talents are incomparable to even the toppers in his batch. IITs accept the best students only so most of his friends got 300s rank in Advanced and 100s rank in Mains.
It’s not just their academic profiles, but these IITians are much more hardworking and determined than any of his batchmates in Thapar. My brother feels that students making it to the top IITs deserve the hype they get and are without any doubt superior to any Thapar student.
So, yes Thapar students do feel they are inferior to IITians and NITians and their feelings are justified because they cannot match the level of IITians.
Which is best, ECE at Thapar University or CSE at Jaypee Noida?
CSE at JIIT is clearly better than ECE at Thapar. You must have a minimum JEE rank of 51,000 to get CSE at JIIT Noida.
There are no state quota, caste quota, or NRI quota at JIIT but Thapar offers a 50% quota for Punjab state students. This results in a superior quality of students at JIIT Noida than Thapar. Due to quotas and an increase in the number of seats, anyone can get admission at Thapar University.
If a student has a 300,000 rank in JEE Main, he will not be able to gain a seat anywhere, but if he is from Punjab, he may be able to secure a place in Electrical Engineering in Thapar. This explains how Thapar's situation has deteriorated.
JIIT will offer you great exposure which is actually required in CSE with regular industrial visits. CSE has more scope in terms of placements than ECE.
Is it worth doing a BTech in biotechnology from Thapar University, or should I prefer a government college like UIET Chandigarh? What are the placement records of biotechnology students at Thapar?
If you have a keen interest in biotechnology, then B.Tech in Biotechnology is an excellent field. But if you aren’t interested in the branch it will be better to go for other branches. I have friends from both institutes. Here are some of the facts about the Biotech course at both institutes based on the interactions I had with them.
Comparison:
- Biotech from UIET Chandigarh is decent, but the placement opportunities are limited. But if you have a good academic record then you can go for higher studies at Panjab University which has a good industry interface with Sun Pharma.
- Panjab University holds a better international reputation than Thapar University. It will help you sail through the admission process in a leading foreign institute for further education in biotech.
- The crowd in UIET Chandigarh is better than Thapar University. The reason is, UIET requires to require a less JEE Mains cut-off rank as compared to Thapar.
- Thapar is a private university. So, it has the edge over the placements compared to UIET Chandigarh. Being a private institution it charges a massive fee as compared to UIET Chandigarh.
- Thapar has a tie-up Trinity College, Dublin, so you get an opportunity to do (2+2), i.e., two years at Thapar and two years at Trinity. This program can hike the fee up to INR 40-45 Lakhs.
Before joining, it will be better to have a conversation with the students on campus to have a wholesome knowledge about the institutes.
How good is it to apply for IEP (Trinity) from Thapar University?
If you wish to apply for IEP (Trinity) at Thapar University, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- The fee for this UG degree is extremely high. It is INR 50 Lakh+ in total at present, for Indian students.
- To study at Trinity College Dublin in the 3rd and 4th years (can opt for 5th year also), you have to maintain a score of 8.5+ each semester.
The advantage of going for this course offered by Thapar University is that you will get your degree from Trinity College. You will get world class exposure in Research and Technology given that you work hard. You will get a sense of the working style and culture of another country. The disadvantage is that this course is very expensive and you are required to maintain a C.G. of 8.5+. You might also suffer from a cultural shock upon arriving in a European country. European countries face economic instability all the time so if you don’t do well in academics, you might face difficulty in landing a job.
Before going for this course, consider all the pros and cons thoroughly. Overall, the IEP (Trinity) course at Thapar University offers a one in a kind opportunity.
Which is the best for Civil Engineering, Thapar University or CSE in Jaypee Noida?
It would be advisable to choose the branch as per your interest first. And then if you figure out that you have an interest in civil engineering, you should go to Thapar. On the other hand, if you have an interest in computer science then you should go to Jaypee Noida.
- Thapar University and Jaypee Noida are both good.
- The main thing to be concerned about is your interest in the stream.
- Both the colleges are very reputed but Thapar has a slight edge over Jaypee.
- The placement record for Jaypee for the past year has not been as good as compared to the previous year‘s records.
- But if you compare Thapar’s civil and Jaypee’s CS, then you should opt for CS at Jaypee.
| Category | Civil Engineering at Thapar University | CSE at Jaypee Noida |
| Total Fee | INR 66,000 | INR 2,62,750 |
| Companies Visited | Wipro, Adobe, Samsung, Ambuja Cement, etc. | Adobe, Cisco, Amazon, Capgemini, etc. |
| Highest Package | 24 LPA | 28 LPA |
| Average Package | 8-10 LPA | 12 LPA |
| Category | Civil Engineering at Thapar University | CSE at Jaypee Noida |
| Total Fee | INR 66,000 | INR 2,62,750 |
| Companies Visited | Wipro, Adobe, Samsung, Ambuja Cement, etc. | Adobe, Cisco, Amazon, Capgemini, etc. |
| Highest Package | 24 LPA | 28 LPA |
| Average Package | 8-10 LPA | 12 LPA |
Being a student of Jaypee myself, I can say that Thapar’s placement records are better, especially recently.
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