Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers a variety of scholarships based on merit, financial need, and academic achievement, as well as alumni and donor support. Merit scholarships are offered at different levels, ranging from 50% to 100% tuition fee waivers and even full fee + development fee waivers for students with high academic achievement based on 10+2 scores and JEE Main rank, provided students have a high CGPA and do not have any backlogs.
Further, the Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship is also offered for students with a family income up to INR 10 lakhs, with a full waiver of tuition and development fees for students with good academic performance. Scholarships for lateral entry, postgraduate (GATE/non-GATE), MA, MCA, and alumni/government schemes are also offered with benefits ranging from stipends to full or partial waiver of fees, thereby providing financial assistance to students.
The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) has released its comprehensive scholarship policy for the 2026-27 session. The policy includes merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students, merit-cum-means awards, and various government and alumni-sponsored schemes.
TIET Patiala Merit Scholarships for BE/BTech Students
These scholarships are awarded based on the All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main 2026 for the first year, with specific academic criteria for continuation in subsequent years.
*Note: Aggregate for scholarships is calculated based on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English (mandatory). Chemistry may be replaced by Biology/Biotech/Vocational subjects if used for admission.
TIET Patiala Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships (BE/BTech)
These awards are targeted at students with a gross family income ≤ INR 10.00 Lakh.
TIET Patiala Postgraduate Scholarships (ME/MTech, MA, MCA)
TIET provides significant stipends and fee waivers for PG students to encourage higher studies.
Key Eligibility and Selection Notes
- Multiple Awards: A student eligible for more than one scholarship will be awarded only one, based on their preference.
- Minimum Strength: Merit scholarships for specific disciplines (MA, PG, etc.) are awarded only if at least five students are registered in that discipline.
- Discipline & Conduct: Students found guilty of gross misconduct or who have backlogs may have their scholarship withdrawn.
- IEP Students: Students in the International Engineering Program (IEP) are eligible only if their parent branch and IEP branch are the same.
- Tie-Breaker: Ties in AGPA are broken by the number of A+ grades, followed by CGPA, and finally by the percentage of marks in the last two semesters.
TIET Patiala Scholarship FAQs
How is the aggregate percentage calculated for TIET Patiala scholarships?
For TIET Patiala undergraduate scholarships, the aggregate is calculated using four subjects: Physics, Mathematics, English (mandatory), and Chemistry. Chemistry may be replaced by Biology, Biotechnology, or a Technical Vocational subject if used for admission. For Biotechnology and Biomedical branches, the calculation uses Physics, Chemistry, English, and either Biology or Mathematics.
What is the TIET Patiala Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship?
The TIET Patiala MCM Scholarship is designed for students with a gross family income ≤ INR 10.00 Lakh. It provides a full waiver of Tuition and Development fees for approximately 25 deserving students (Normal and Special categories) and up to 2 Lateral Entry students.
Can a student hold multiple scholarships at TIET Patiala simultaneously?
No, if a student is eligible for more than one scholarship at TIET Patiala, they will be awarded only one based on their personal preference.
What happens in case of a tie for a TIET Patiala merit scholarship?
To break a tie in AGPA at TIET Patiala, the institute first considers the number of A+ grades. If the tie persists, it is broken by CGPA, followed by the percentage of marks in the last two semesters, and finally by the entrance exam merit.
Are IEP students eligible for TIET Patiala scholarships?
Students in the International Engineering Program (IEP) at TIET Patiala are eligible only if their parent branch and IEP branch are the same. If a student joins the IEP after being awarded a scholarship in the first or second year, they must return the scholarship amount to the institute.
