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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

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The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is one of India's oldest and finest educational institutions, which provides a steady source of highly skilled talent to the nation as well as overseas.
  • #771 Ranking
  • 1 Masters
  • 43 Scholarships
  • 555 Academic Staff
  • 8,934 Students
  • 89 Students (int'l)
  • 2,502 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

History

  •  Founded in 1956 with a campus spread across sprawling 250 acres, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, located in Patiala, has been a pioneer in engineering education, research and innovation. Our community involves ingenious minds solvers who are eager to make the world a better place to live in with their innovative techniques and discoveries.

Education

  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, which comprises of inter-disciplinary exploration and invention, has contributed to many technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs within India and beyond. The teaching pedagogy employed for the engineering programmes offered at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology reflects the long held ethos, which advocate that engineering education should be broad-based and should enable students to develop their professional careers, while finding solutions for the unseen challenges that lie ahead.

Research

Research Objectives

  • To develop and sustain research culture
  • To ensure effective and efficient support to facilitate faculty and researchers in carrying out their research activities.
  • High Quality publication in High-Impact Factor Journals, indexed in Scopus/Web of Science.
  • Encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborations nationally and globally.
  • Creation of Centres on Specific Research themes

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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U.S. government
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Various benefits
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
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Kanthari
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Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
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Kanthari
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
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Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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200000 INR
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Scholarship for Top-class education
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Headway
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Grant
25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Jan 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Diamant Gerstein
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1000 USD
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship for Top-class education
Merit-based

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Jan 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2026
771 80
2025
851 100
2024
951
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2026
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2025
601
2024
601
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2026
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2025
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2024
970
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Housing services

Hostel-A is having 2 floors with 8 blocks. There is high speed internet connection in each block for students. Each block is having separate arrangement for water purifiers & bathrooms with washing machines & geysers. There are Lawns between the blocks. Badminton & volley ball nets are also available in lawns. To keep students physically fit gym facility is also provided to students. To keep students updated with current affairs T.V. room with sitting facility & newspaper Stands is also provided. Best quality of food is served in hostel mess. Proper care of balance diet is done in weekly schedule of mess.

Library services

The Library has a total collection about 60,000 printed volumes including books, textbooks, standards and theses & dissertations. Books are organized on open access shelves in various collections.

ICT services

  • Apple

We started Collaborating with Apple for a course on Mobile Application Development which emphasizes App Development under Android and IOS Platform. 

  • Oracle2

Under this program, Department received licensing to oracle database products on huge discount, also learning material is freely downloadable. 

  • Intel
This program supports in curriculum development, student contests, and research.

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

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Student Reviews

Worst university
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with the university has been worst. Teachers do not support at all in projects. I do not know why i took admission. Campus is ok but the main concern is support which I miss. I had dreams which are fading now.

Excellent Service
Naman rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thapar University has been a truly remarkable institution, and I am thrilled to share my positive experience during my time at this prestigious university. Exceptional Academics: Thapar University sets a high standard for academic excellence. The faculty members are not only highly qualified but also genuinely invested in their students' growth. They employ innovative...

Practical work emphasized
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

There is a blend of theory and practical work, which compared to other universities in Punjab, is much better.

Patiala, Punjab, India

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