I have friends from both Thapar and HBTI, so I think I can answer this question.
Here are the recent placement highlights of the institutes.
Institute | Thapar University | HBTI Kanpur |
Average CTC | 8 LPA | 7.18 LPA |
Highest CTC | 43 LPA | 60 LPA |
Major recruiters | IBM, Wipro, Infosys, D.E Shaw India, etc. | Microsoft, Google, Oyo Rooms |
If you are aspiring for chemical technology or related branches then go for HBTI Kanpur and if you want to pursue some core courses then Thapar University is the best option.