Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar University], Patiala

You should not worry as you will get a chance to get your desired branch at the time of In-person Counseling. 

When you attend the In-person counseling, you will be allotted a fresh paper to fill up your choices, and then you can change as per your choice or interest. Till that time, you will have to retain your allotted seat. 

You should relax as you have been allotted a branch at Thapar University. You can change your branch in later counseling. It is important to have patience and be updated with the counseling dates.

You will have to write an application to the deputy registrar of Academics. Alternatively, you can also send an email to Deputy Registrar with your application.

As far as transcripts are concerned, you need to send the complete address of the universities for which you are applying. Along with this, send two sets of your mark sheet photocopies and degree certificate.

These sets should be authorized by the college and the other set should be duly notarized by a legal or commissioner of oaths or self.

Lastly, your transcripts will only be sent once the administration receives the photocopies of your mark sheets and degree certificates. Overall, it is a pretty simple process. Your work should get done smoothly. 

I have a friend who recently graduated from Thapar University and he gave me some insight regarding the placement procedure at the institute. 

Whether you will be able to sit in a placement session for a company after being selected in another company, depends on various parameters. This means the companies that visit Thapar University can be divided into 3 separate categories. Which are as follows.

• Category 1: Offers more than INR 4 LPA.
• Category 2: Offers either more than INR 4 LPA or less than INR 8 LPA.
• Category 3: Offers more than INR 8 LPA.

If you are placed in category 2, then you cannot sit for the interview session conducted for category 1. However, you still have the option open to sit for the interview session held in category 3. 

To add more, there are certain companies that are rated as “Dream Companies”. If a student is placed in that particular “Dream Company”, then he or she might not be able to sit for any other placement session held in either category.

One of my friends graduated from Thapar University and was able to provide information regarding examinations. Here is the breakdown of the first semester in which 6 subjects amount to 22 credits.

• Computer Programming – You will have 2 Quizzes, 1 midterm examination, 1 end semester examination, 2 Practicals, and 2 Vivas. So, in total it is 8 for Computer Programming.
• Applied Chemistry – You will have 3 Tutorial Tests, 1 Practical, 1 Viva, 1 midterm examination, and 1 end semester examination. So, in total it is 7 for applied chemistry.
• Mechanics – You will have 1 Project, 3 Tutorial Tests, 1 Submission, 1 midterm examination, and 1 end semester examination. In total it is 7 for Mechanics.
• Mathematics – You will have 2 Tutorial Tests, 1 midterm examination, and 1 end-semester examination. In total it is 4 for mathematics.
• Energy and Environment – You will have 1 mid semester examination, 1 end semester examination, 1 Quiz/ Thesis Submission. It is 3 for Energy and Environment.
• Electronic Engineering – You will have 1 Submission, 3 Vivas, 3 Practicals, 1 Project, 1 midterm examination, and 1 end semester examination. The total is 10 for electronic engineering.

So, that totals up to 39. To get an idea of 2 Semesters, double it and add nearly 10% due to an increase in credits. There are nearly 86 exams including viva/ practicals and sessionals.

A few of my friends graduated from Thapar University and here are some facts for you which might give you better information.

You can migrate to Thapar University in December as it conducts an entrance test for the remaining seats of the university. The regular first-year students may also apply for getting their branches upgraded if the seats are vacant.

The test is based on the course of 11th and 12th grade and some of the first semester subjects.

Do check with Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology University to stay updated. Also, keep a watch on the official website of Thapar University to apply for the December test.

I have a few friends who graduated from Thapar University and according to them, there is no such or major difference between COE, CAG, and CML. As well as in terms of placements and job opportunities there can be no difference found. COE includes both the software as well as the hardware aspects of a system. If you are interested in job opportunities in the gaming industry or graphics-related industry then you should definitely go for it. Your job opportunities will not be affected by your branch. 

These subjects were introduced to give students options as per their interest further in COE. From the 4th semester onwards you are given the option to choose between any of the three.

Thapar University has a state quota, so if you are from Punjab, you will get admission easily. However, if you are from another state, you will need more marks for the same seat. As a result, the seats reserved for other states are frequently left vacant due to the higher requirement of jee mains marks.

In December, all of these empty seats are converted to neutral seats. For these vacant seats, a JEE Main-style test is held in Patiala and Delhi. 

To take this test, you must have a minimum of 60% in your boards and be enrolled in a Btech program at any engineering college until December. Despite the fact that the December exam follows the syllabus of the 12th grade.