B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Thapar University

If you are looking at B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry), Thapar University in Patiala runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹13.77 lakh (roughly ₹4.59 lakh a year).

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Thapar University is a other institute, founded in 1956. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Thapar University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Thapar University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Thapar University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Thapar University on its website (www.thapar.edu) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a placement rate of 96% (UG), an average package of ₹7.01 lakh and a highest package of ₹40 lakh at Thapar University. 1,604 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Thapar University runs 36 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (Instrumentation and Control) (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Production)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.E. in Computer Science and Business Systems
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Electronics and Computer Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering
• B.E. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Derabassi Campus)
• B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹13.77 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Thapar University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Patiala?