How good is Thapar University for mechanical engineering? I have heard that its teacher and placement scenario is bad.

To be honest, the general scenario of Mechanical Engineering at most Indian colleges is pathetic, and rarely do core companies come for placements. Surprisingly enough, Thapar is among the few companies that are visited by core mechanical companies. So yes, Thapar University’s Mechanical Engineering is second only to IITs, NITs, and BITS. Here are a few highlights of the course 

• During the 4th semester, students are given 3 projects of Creo which have no written exam. The project alone takes months to complete and students learn the whole solid modeling during the process.
• Earlier, Mechatronics was an optional subject but now it has been made compulsory in the 2nd year. The reason is its increasing scope in the future and its compulsion in papers like ESEs.
• Frequent workshops are held solely to impart knowledge and no grading is done for these. 
• The Mechanical Department has some of the best faculty with highly experienced professors. Some even are Ph.D. holders from old IITs.
• The peer group is excellent because usually the ones passionate about Mechanical join this program. 
• The placement scenario is decent and companies like Eicher, Honda, Maruti, Hero, Royal Enfield, etc. visit for campus placement. 
• The entire 6th semester is for internships so students gain a lot of practical experience and prepare better for placements.

So Thapar University’s Mechanical Department is an excellent option if you are passionate about the field and are unable to make it into ITs, NITs, or BITS, then go for Thapar.