The Bachelor of Arts at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala is a four-year full-time honours programme offered through the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS) across seven specialisations: Economics, History, Literary and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The total fee is ₹14,40,000 uniform across all seven specialisations, covering tuition and institutional charges for four years (hostel separate). Admission is through a TSLAS online entrance test, CUET-UG, or SAT score, followed by a personal interview, with classes commencing in July 2026.
The TSLAS admissions cycle for the 2026-27 batch is in the selection stage. Personal interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled from May to June 2026, with the final selection list expected in June 2026. The application portal at apply-tslas.thapar.edu remains open through May 2026.
Key Points
- Seven BA specialisations under TSLAS: Economics, History, Literary and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, all four-year full-time on the Patiala campus.
- Uniform fee of ₹14,40,000 across all specialisations; Year 1 outflow is ₹4,20,000 split across two semesters.
- Admission through TSLAS online entrance test, CUET-UG, or SAT, plus a personal interview; SAT scorers of 1260 or above are exempted from the online test.
- Thapar is a well-ranked private deemed university in Punjab; the TSLAS liberal arts programme integrates electives from the engineering and technology schools on campus.
- Merit scholarships of up to 100 percent tuition waiver are available based on Class 12 marks and entrance test rank, renewable annually on a minimum 7.5 CGPA.
Thapar BA Fees 2026
All seven BA specialisations at Thapar TSLAS carry the same fee of ₹14,40,000 for four years, comprising tuition of ₹10,86,000 and other institutional charges of ₹3,54,000. The Year 1 outflow is ₹4,20,000 split across two semesters; a one-time admission and registration fee of ₹23,000 is included in the first semester payment. Hostel charges are separate and optional.
Fee Structure
| Specialisation | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|
| Economics, History, Literary and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | ₹14,40,000 |
- Tuition Fee (4 years): ₹10,86,000; Other Institutional Fees (4 years): ₹3,54,000; Total: ₹14,40,000 (hostel separate).
- A one-time admission and registration fee of ₹23,000 is included in the Year 1 first-semester payment.
- Tuition fees may see a 5 to 8 percent revision in subsequent years as per Thapar University norms.
- Hostel and mess charges of ₹31,000 to ₹55,000 per year are billed separately based on AC or non-AC accommodation selection.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
Thapar BA Admission 2026
Thapar TSLAS admits BA students through its own online entrance test followed by a personal interview, with CUET-UG and SAT scores accepted as alternatives to the entrance test. Candidates must apply on the TSLAS portal at apply-tslas.thapar.edu. There is no JEE or other engineering entrance requirement for the BA programme.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Form Release | October 2025 |
| Application Last Date | May 2026 |
| TSLAS Online Entrance Test | May 2026 |
| Personal Interview | May to June 2026 |
| Final Selection List | June 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| TSLAS Online Entrance Test | May 2026 | May 2026 | Within 2 weeks |
| CUET-UG | February 26, 2026 | May 11 to May 31, 2026 | July 4, 2026 |
| SAT | Year-round | Year-round | Within 2 weeks |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks across three subjects, with English as a mandatory subject (55 percent for SC and ST candidates).
- A valid score in the TSLAS Online Entrance Test, CUET-UG, or SAT is required; SAT scorers of 1260 or above are exempted from the TSLAS entrance test and proceed directly to the interview.
- A background in Mathematics or Commerce at the 10+2 level is preferred for the Economics specialisation.
Admission Process
- Register and apply through the TSLAS portal at apply-tslas.thapar.edu; upload academic documents and pay the application fee online.
- Appear for the TSLAS online entrance test in May 2026 or submit a valid CUET-UG or SAT score in lieu of the test.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview conducted from May to June 2026.
- The final selection list is released in June 2026 based on application assessment, entrance test score, and interview performance.
- Pay the admission fee and complete enrolment formalities to confirm the BA seat before classes begin in July 2026.
Thapar BA Scholarships 2026
Thapar TSLAS offers a range of merit and need-based scholarships for BA students, with top performers eligible for up to 100 percent tuition waiver. Scholarships are renewable annually subject to a minimum CGPA of 7.5. The loyalty scholarship is specifically available to wards of Thapar alumni.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| TSLAS Merit Scholarship | Up to 50 percent tuition waiver | Based on Class 12 aggregate marks |
| Entrance Test Merit Scholarship | Up to 100 percent tuition waiver | Based on TSLAS test, SAT, or CUET-UG rank |
| Need-based Scholarship | Up to 50 percent waiver | Subject to family income criteria |
| Sports Scholarship | Variable | National or state level sports achievement |
| Loyalty Scholarship | 5 to 10 percent waiver | Wards of Thapar alumni |
- A minimum CGPA of 7.5 is required to retain the merit scholarship into the next academic year.
- Need-based scholarship applications open after the first semester results are declared.
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You can’t get a scholarship in B.tech Biotechnology with this percentage. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology provides various scholarships to be eligible for a general scholarship your scores should be > 95% at the 10+2 level.
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