Thapar University, established in 1956 and ranked 19th by NIRF, offers admissions based on JEE Mains, 12th-grade marks, or NEET scores for the biomedical branch. The admission process involves branch cutoffs, form filling, counseling, and an admission letter, with 30% of seats reserved for board mark applicants. The university's notable branches include Electronics and Computers, with high cutoffs, especially for Computer Science. The Punjab quota offers lower cutoffs for local students.
The faculty is highly qualified, with many from prestigious institutes, although first-year students often face less experienced instructors. Classes, conducted in English, cover assessments like quizzes and exams, focusing on practical learning. Despite limited personal bonding, faculty are approachable. The university is considered expensive, with an annual cost of about 4 lakhs, covering tuition, hostel, mess, and development fees. Tuition per semester for Computer branches is 1,57,900 INR, with hostels and mess adding 59,000 INR.
Over four years, expenses can total around 20 lakhs. Scholarships based on performance are available, and loans up to 10 lakhs are easily accessible. Thapar has a strong placement record, with 90-95% of students placed annually. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The highest domestic package ranges from 40-60 LPA, with international offers exceeding 1 crore. Average packages vary, with Computer Science fetching 10-14 LPA and other branches 7-10 LPA.
Students are eligible for placements from the 6th semester, with internships starting in the 3rd year. Over 200 companies visit annually, offering roles like Software Developer and Data Scientist. Internship stipends range from 20,000 to 1-2 lakhs per month. The university offers scholarships for academic performance, sports, and financial need, with full tuition waivers for family incomes below 8 lakhs. Despite a 10% annual fee increase, scholarships and loans make education accessible.
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