Thapar University Admission Process and Requirements for Computer Science

Overall experience at Thapar University is a mix of different emotions. One faces many new experiences and a change in lifestyle is definitely observed but the societies at Thapar University makes it easier for the first year students to have a smooth shift. They arrange many fests and games for the new comers and we enjoy it a lot. In our case, the activities are carried on till one month in the beginning but this also had an adverse affect as we got lesser time to complete our semester and working Saturdays were introduced in the time table in order to complete the syllabus in time. So this made the semester a bit more challenging and tiring but the faculty was really very helpful. Overall campus life, sports area, etc. are really very good at Thapar University.

I have chosen Computer Science and Engineering as course for study. This branch can be procured via 2 ways and each having 50% weightage. One way is, JEE Result (95-97 percentile minimum varying on the rounds) and the second way is Boards (again 95-97 percentage minimum depending on the rounds). Admission process is quiet simple. You just have to fill out the admission form which is available to you at the official site with a fee of Rs. 1,500 and then you have to fill your details and required documents (soft copy) and then fill your preference order for the branch you would prefer. This makes you eligible for the counseling rounds and you are given the branch in the counseling as per your preference order and the availability of seats. The academic life is also quite well maintained. The complete course is divided into 4 years and 8 semesters. In each semester, each subject consists of mid semester, end semester, sessional and lab evaluations at different time which divides the work and academic load as well as stress.

The total fees for CSE / COPC (as called in Thapar University) is Rs. 24,00,000 (Rs. 2,97,000 lakh per semester) which seems to be quite expensive as compared to other engineering colleges in India, but seeing the fact that it is a private university and is offering an average package of 11-14 LPA from past years makes it somewhat better. The tuition fees per semester are around Rs. 2, 50,000 for development of the university and other is for other expenses. An additional Rs. 30,000 is to be paid at the time of admission and is named to be admission fees. Scholarships of many different kinds are available at the university like - for merit students, for students with annual family income lesser than Rs. 10, 00,000, students of the faculty and teaching staff, and more.

I feel that the faculty at Thapar University is quite supportive and have a great knowledge of their respective subjects. Although a few of them have strict way of teaching but overall staff is very nice and sensible. We have projectors in all classes and the teachers use these projectors and teach via ppts and notepad and sometimes through video content. Practical knowledge is also taken as there are labs for required subjects with great staff and latest machines and instruments. The teacher student ratio is also very nice and the teacher gives all the required time to the students whenever asked for help. The faculty is really very calm in responding and handling our requests and doubts and we can approach them very easily through emails, text messages, calls or simply going to their offices.

I am a first year student currently, so I don't have any personal review about placement but as heard of Thapar University offers very great placement opportunity as many big companies like Apple, Google, etc. visit the University every year for placements. Just one bad thing. But, if you sit in one company’s placement round and get a job letter from that company, then you cannot sit in the other companies rounds which will be taking place after that and this is done to maintain the placement records and percentage of students getting placed.

I am a day scholar. Thapar University offers very large number of hostels which are newly made and with cleanliness and good atmosphere. There are more than 20 hostels at Thapar University and there are different hostels for girls and boys. The hostels are made at a distance away from where the classes are held but e-rickshaws are provided in campus which charges you Rs 10 per ride. The mess fees are also hygienic and tasty with a varied menu each month and different dishes every week. Just one drawback is that the in-time for hostellers is 8.30 pm which is not good but is really helpful in maintaining the decorum of the university.

Thapar University offers a really great infrastructure and newly built buildings. The library at Thapar University is amongst the top 10 libraries in the world. There is a huge skywalk for chilling out with friends and hanging out casually. The classes are held in newly designed classrooms which are more like the style of movie theatres and there is a very nice central park with fountain and huge green view. There is a newly open cafeteria called 'Kravings' which offers different outlets like Dominos, Moti Mahal, Khanijo, Nic Ice Cream, Burgrill and many more. There many different areas with canteens and different stationeries and all accessories shops inside the campus.

Overall, campus life at Thapar University is great. One can complete his/her degree along with having fun and enjoyment. There are some clubs and several different societies as per student interest which one can join. Many different fests and events like Saturnalia are arranged by the college each year in order to maintain a healthy college life for the students. This fest gives a huge zeal and refreshment to the minds of the students. My experience has been great till now and I would definitely recommend joining this university for study if your pocket allows to (due to the high fees).