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Is Thapar university still good? If yes, then why are its closing ranks higher? If no, then why did it lose its shine?
Thapar University is a good institution. I would like to talk about the three parameters on which one would assess a university and tell you how Thapar is performing in each-
- Placements- Placements are pretty good at Thapar University. If you are among the top performers, you will find yourself placed in a big company. Some of the big companies that visit the campus for placements are- Texas Instruments, Sandisk, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, etc.
- Academics- Thapar is pretty decent academically. Since 2015 it has changed its curriculum. The new curriculum is project-based. In the first year, you will get to learn about Catapult Design and in the second year, you will get to do a Buggy project. This institution offers some unique projects to its students and if you are hungry for knowledge, Thapar University is the right institution.
- Infrastructure- The infrastructure is good and the sports facilities are ample. There are four tennis courts, one football cum race track, one cricket ground, two basketball courts, one volleyball ground and one extra ground to play the sports of your choice. There are 6 boys hostels and 4 girls hostels. The classrooms are good.
Overall, Thapar University is a good institution and it has all the facilities in terms of academics and infrastructure.
What is the placement package of Thapar University in CSE?
The university has not released any branch-wise placement statistics on its official website. However, as per the official UG placement data for the batch of 2023, 83% UG students were successfully placed from the campus. The highest CTC stood at Rs. 55.75 LPA, and the average CTC stood at Rs. 11.90 LPA.
The list of top recruiters for CSE department of Thapar University includes JP Morgan, Amazon, American Express, Apple, Deloitte, DE Shaw and Co, Samsung, and many other such brand names.
What is the placement, package of Thapar University in CSE?
The placement figures for the CSE branch at Thapar University are good.
Some of the well-known brands that visit the campus for placements include- Amazon, JP Morgan, CISCO, IBM, Flipkart, Microsoft IDC, Tata Motors, Alstom Transport, Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland (R&D), ARM, Walmart Labs, DE Shaw & Co, MU Sigma, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Sandisk Corporation, Informatica Corporation, Make My Trip.com, Zomato, Oracle, Deloitte, among others.
As per the data on 2023 placements released up till now by Thapar University, the number of recruiters who participated in campus placements is 334. 1774 students were placed in total and 1884 placement offers were made. 1664 students received single offers while 110 students received multiple placement offers. During 2022, the average package offered to the UG students stood at INR 10.97 LPA.
Thus, the placement figures for the CSE branch at Thapar University are quite impressive.
How are placements in Thapar?
The placements in Thapar University are better than almost all the NITs, barring the top 4 or 5 NITs. Like the usual trend, CSE placements are the best in Thapar. For other branches, placements at Thapar and all the other Engineering colleges have suffered immensely in the past few years. This is because the PSUs formed a large chunk of recruiters for core engineering branches like Civil, Mechanical, etc, and they are now recruiting via GATE. This is a setback for Thapar University and other Engineering Colleges.
For the CSE branch, placements are really good. Even the Mechanical branch has good placements. It is a top branch at Thapar University. EIE comes third in terms of placements. The placements for Electrical and ECE are not so good. But ECE, Electrical, and the other remaining branches get plenty of offers from IT companies that are mass recruiters and offer non-core jobs to all the branches.
Choose Thapar University if money is not a concern for you as it has decent placements. However, if there are financial constraints, even an average NIT is not a bad option.
How is the college life in Thapar University?
College life at Thapar University is very vibrant and happening especially during the weekdays. The students are involved in a number of other activities apart from academics which improves the campus lids here.
Weekdays
- Students wake up around 7 am and have breakfast.
- Classes are conducted from 8–5 PM for 3 days of week and 8–1 PM for 2 days. So, Thapar University has a 5-day working week.
- Post 5 pm, students can do whatever they want. Some go to the libraries while some play sports.
- Students also have to attend workshops conducted by societies and join one of their choice.
- The campus is always buzzing with some or other events. The technical and cultural societies organize a number of engaging events.
- Students return to their hostels by 9 pm and have dinner.
It's very important to prioritize your activities here as you will always be busy with some other thing else your academics might be affected.
Weekends
- Weekends are for relaxation and most students can be seen making trips to Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shimla, etc.
- The Collegiate Clubs also organizes a number of trips.
- Students who have their homes nearby, visit their families during weekends.
- Additionally, there will be some workshops, guest lectures, events, etc. that are conducted during weekends.
Overall, life at Thapar University is exciting and filled with amazing opportunities.
How are the ECE placements at Thapar University?
In general, there are very limited core placement opportunities in ECE because of the limited scope in this field especially in India. ECE placements at Thapar University are no different. As a whole, ECE placements here are decent because mostly consultancies and management visits for recruitment. The only issue is that core jobs are very less.
But on the bright side, students of Thapar University can sit for placements in all branches thereby opening more gates of opportunities for them. This makes up for the lack of core jobs.
I asked a friend about the placements scenario of ECE and she shared a few pieces of information
- Around 60-65% of students get placed in the ECE department.
- The highest salary package offered is 30 LPA,
- The lowest salary package is 4 LPA,
- The average salary package is 6 LPA to 7 LPA.
- Top Recruiters are Amazon, WDC Gameskraft, McKinsey, JP Morgan, etc.
- Around 75% of students get internship offers in roles such as SDE, member of technical staff, and quant.
In all, ECE placements at Thapar University are average.
Is an MBA from Thapar University good for a career point of view?
Yes, an MBA from Thapar University is worth considering from a career point of view. Established in 1956, Thapar University is one of the leading institutes in the field of higher education. Its Business School has churned out a number of managers pursuing successful careers who are well aware of the recent trends in the corporate world. Students are offered intriguing profiles and packages by top companies like TCS, Nestle, etc. Here is the detailed placement scenario
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Number of Recruiters |
77 |
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Highest Salary |
INR 21.35 LPA |
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Average Salary |
INR 7 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
S&P Global, American Express, Deloitte, EY, Nestle, Zomato, TCS |
One of my close friends completed her MBA from Thapar University recently and got placed in TCS. She loved the curriculum and pedagogy and was highly satisfied with the placement too. So, yes, Thapar University MBA is a great choice from a career point of view.
How do VIT and Thapar compare?
I have a few friends from both VIT and Thapar. I will suggest you opt for Thapar University as it is one of the best colleges in this league.
Admission:
VIT and Thapar University both conduct an entrance examination for the selection of their candidates. However, VIT does not reveal the scores obtained by the candidates. At Thapar, admission is done on the basis of JEE Main marks. Moreover, both the admission and counseling procedure are translucent and there is no Management Quota. At VIT one can get admission on the basis of the category system whereas, at Thapar, the quality (merit-based) is given more preference.
Batch Size:
The number of students at Thapar University per branch is less in comparison to VIT where there is a crowd on a huge level.
FCCS System:
At Thapar FCCS system is present. It is a system that allows the students to choose the timings of their own classes and the respective teachers for those classes.
Although the facilities provided to the students at the VIT campus are exceptional you should not risk your academic career for mere facilities.
You should rather prioritize Thapar and try for a branch of your choice. If you do not get into it then opting for VIT would be better. But keep VIT as your second option.
Which is better, NIT Jalandhar or Thapar University?
Anyone who has the chance to get admission to Thapar University should definitely prefer it to NIT Jalandhar. It’s one of the best private engineering colleges in India. However, Indians have many false notions regarding it just because of its high fees. In reality, Thapar University fees and BITS Pilani fees are more or less the same.
There are false rumors circulating regarding the Thapar University admission process and many claim that it’s not transparent and there are a lot of conspiracies involved. However, it’s just like any other private university, only better than others.
Thapar University's curriculum and faculty are excellent. So I will advise you to choose it unless you get the top 7–8 IITs, top 5 NITs, and BITS Pilani.
How is Thapar University for a B.Tech?
My sister used to be a student of Thapar University so I think I can give you some information regarding the institute.
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the TU.
Pros-
- The infrastructure is really good. You will get Wi-Fi at around 4Mbps, Sports facilities are good, and the accommodation is really good.
- There are a lot of research opportunities that you can pursue without a lot of questions.
- You will have to attend college only 5 days a week. You get off for 2 days and you can travel around a city.
- Patiala is a nice city. It has all the basic amenities.
- There are a lot of cultural events and societies you can be a part of. The campus is really good.
- The placements are really good. According to the recent statistics, the highest package offered was 28.5 LPA.
Cons-
- There are teachers who are fresher in the field of teaching and lack the skills required.
- There are a lot of cultural activities, but the students raise the money only by the exterior motive of making money.
- There are societies like Student Alumni Interaction Cell (SAIC), with biased selection criteria.
- There is the 75% attendance criterion.
- There is a 50% Punjab quota. You might see people with half your JEE marks in the same branch as you are.
Apart from this, the placement report of the college is good. Just keep your pace and give your best in your studies.
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