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 Key Statistics & Highlights
- #601 Ranking
- 25 Scholarships
- 555 Academic Staff
- 8,934 Students
- 89 Students (int'l)
- 2,502 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Overview
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 80 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | 851 | 771 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 141 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 997 | 970 | 1111 |
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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
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Campus Locations
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 13 reviews
- 5 Star 5 Reviews
- 4 Star 6 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
Amazing University
It is an amazing environment, all the necessary facilities are provided and well maintained. Along with a very experienced faculty that is willing to help you along the way. Good aesthetics as well for positive surroundings.
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Nice My university provides an inspiring environment that nurtures growth, innovation, and excellence. The supportive faculty, modern facilities, and diverse opportunities help students develop both academically and personally. It encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, preparing us for real-world challenges. I feel proud and grateful to be a part of this amazing institution.
Worst university
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.