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BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering at Thapar University is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 96 seats.
According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, Thapar University ranks 64 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 991 out of 2000 and a placement score of 194 out of 1000. NIRF Engineering ranking 2025, ranks Thapar University at 29 out of 300 in India.
Find detailed Thapar University BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| duration | 3 Years (Full Time) |
| course level | UG (Degree) |
| mode of study | On Campus |
| total fees | ₹ 19.82 Lakhs |
| eligibility | Diploma |
08 May, 2026 Thapar University BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 19.82 Lakhs.
Thapar University BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering fees 2025 is ₹ 19.05 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
Earlier, BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering fees at Thapar University was ₹ 17.85 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 1.2 Lakhs over the year.
| Fee Type | Total Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| tuition fee | ₹15.42 Lakhs |
| total academic fee | ₹19.82 Lakhs |
| hostel fee | ₹1.19 Lakhs |
| total fee | ₹21 Lakhs |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [B.Tech] (Lateral) | Jan 05, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026 |
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Thapar University boasts a strong placement program, attracting 300-400 companies each year, resulting in about 1800 job offers for students. The highest on-campus salary package is around 50 lakh INR, with an average package of about 13 lakh INR. Placement rates are reported to be over 95%, though some believe it is closer to 80%. Exceptional students have secured off-campus packages exceeding 1 crore INR. Internship opportunities begin from the second year for students with strong skills.
The university offers scholarships to help mitigate its high costs. In the first year, scholarships based on board and JEE ranks can significantly reduce or even waive tuition fees. From the second year, scholarships are awarded based on CGPA. The total cost for a four-year education, including tuition, hostel, and other fees, ranges between 25 to 30 lakh INR, with an expected annual fee increase of about 10%.
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Between M.E. Communication Engineering at BITS Pilani and VLSI at Thapar Patiala depends on your career goals, academic interests, and desired campus environment.
|
Aspect |
M.E. Communication Engineering, BITS Pilani |
VLSI, Thapar Patiala |
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Institute Reputation |
Institute of Eminence, NAAC A++, strong brand, global alumni |
Well-regarded, UGC-recognized, strong legacy |
|
Specialization |
Communication Engineering (wireless, networking, systems) |
VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration, chip design) |
|
Course Duration |
2 years |
2 years |
|
Fees (approx.) |
9.26 lakhs (total) for Communication Engineering |
6–8 lakhs (total, varies by year/scholarship) |
|
Placement |
Excellent, high CTC, top recruiters: Amazon, Cisco, etc. |
Good, strong in core and tech, but BITS has higher average CTC |
|
Campus & Facilities |
Best-in-class, vibrant student life, global exposure |
Good, but less internationally oriented |
|
Research Opportunities |
Strong, industry collaborations, research labs |
Good, but fewer industry tie-ups than BITS |
|
Alumni Network |
Extensive, highly influential in tech and academia |
Strong in north India, but less global reach |
|
Location |
Pilani (Rajasthan) |
Patiala (Punjab) |
Choose BITS Pilani M.E. Communication Engineering if you value institute reputation, global exposure, and want to work in communication, networking, or systems.
Choose Thapar Patiala VLSI if you are specifically interested in chip design, semiconductor technology, and want a slightly lower fee structure.
Plenty of coders on top competitive coding platforms are students of NIT Jalandhar. This points towards a good coding culture at NITJ. Moreover, the fee at NITs is much less than PEC or Thapar University.
Though the placement at PEC is good overall, it receives less offers from the core ECE companies. Thapar has its own list of top companies that prioritize it over other colleges. But I do not know much about their CSE department.
Thus, I would recommend NIT Jalandhar CSE over the other two options. But if you want to choose between PEC ECE and Thapar CSE, I would recommend you make the selection based on your subject interest.
My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.
Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.
|
Average CTC |
7.2 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
22.38 LPA |
|
Total no of offers made |
781 |
|
Major recruiters |
E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc. |
Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.
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