Thapar University admits students primarily through JEE Main scores, with some spots available for top 12th-grade performers in PCM. The admission process includes online and in-person counseling rounds. In 2016, the JEE cut-off was around 140 out of 360 for some streams, while the CSE cut-off was 98 percentile for non-Punjab students. The university has qualified faculty, with a varying student-to-teacher ratio and a strong curriculum. The B.Tech program costs approximately 16 to 25 lakh INR over four years, including tuition, hostel, and mess fees. Tuition fees differ based on the branch, with computer-related courses costing about 1,89,000 INR per semester. Scholarships are available for high achievers, offering full or partial tuition waivers. Despite these, costs can be burdensome, especially as fees are increasing. The university has a strong placement record, with 95% of students securing jobs. The highest salary package reached 90 lakhs per annum, with an average of 8-14 lakhs per annum, depending on the branch. Major recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, with 300-400 companies visiting annually. The Computer Science branch enjoys nearly 100% placement with an average salary of 11-12 lakhs per annum. Internships are plentiful, offering stipends from 10,000 to 1.5 lakhs per month. Students can avail themselves of loan facilities provided by on-campus banks with favorable terms. The university offers extensive scholarships based on merit and financial need, ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh per year. Some students receive full tuition waivers, while others get up to 50% fee waivers, provided they maintain a CGPA above 8.5. Despite high fees, these scholarships enhance education accessibility for deserving students.
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