PROGRAMMES ELIGIBILITY BE/BTECH Program LEET Program MCA Program MSc Program ME/MTECH Program MPhil Program PhD

Program MCom (Honours) Program Dual Degree BSc-MSc Program Dual Degree BCA-MCA Program Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Transgenic Technologies MBA Program Eligibilities for FN/NRI

1. 1.1

ADMISSION TO BE/BTech PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY:

A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science. (ii) has qualified AIEEE-2012 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates). (iii) possesses a good moral character. (iv) is a citizen of India. (v) is born on or after October 1, 1987 (5 years relaxation in age for SC/ST/PH candidates).

2. LATERAL ENTRY ADMISSION TO THE SECOND YEAR OF UG PROGRAMME 2.1 ELIGIBILITY:

A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the BE/BTech programmes subject to the following conditions: The candidate (i) has passed a. Diploma, in relevant discipline, of minimum 3 years duration after matriculation OR b. Diploma, in relevant discipline, of minimum 2 years duration after 10+2 from Polytechnic College/Institute affiliated with State Board of Technical Education/University, or recognized by UGC/AICTE with a minimum of 60% marks ( 55% for SC/ST) in aggregate or equivalent grade point. OR BSc (NonMedical) from recognized University with 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate (ii) Has qualified LEET-TU with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates). c.

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Possesses a good moral character. Is a citizen of India.

The various UG programmes and their relevant diploma disciplines are given as below:
S. No. 1. Name of Programme (a) (b) Chemical Engineering Biotechnology Relevant Disciplines of Diploma Chemical Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Food Technology/Biotechnology Civil Engineering/ Architectural Assistantship Computer Engineering/ Computer Programming &Application/ Computer Servicing & Maintenance/Information Technology Electrical Engg. Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & TV Techonology/ Electronics & Microprocessors/Electronics & Computer Engineering/Instrumentation and control Engineering/Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering. Mechanical Engineering/Production & Industrial Engineering/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/ Foundry Technology / Industrial/Production Engineering / Maintenance of Plant & Machinery / Welding Technology/ Tool and Die/ Automobile.

2. 3.

Civil Engineering Computer Engineering

4. 5.

Electrical Engineering (a) Electronics & Communication Engineering (b) Electronics ( Instrumentation & Control) Engineering

6.

(a) Mechanical Engineering (b) Industrial Engineering*(BE[IE]MBA)

3. MCA PROGRAMME 3.1 MODES OF PROGRAMME:

o o Regular Mode Distance Education Mode

3.2

ELIGIBILITY (For both Regular and Distance Education Mode):

Recognised Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics at least at 10+2 school level and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. OR Recognised Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University.

MSc PROGRAMMES

TU offers following MSc programmes of two years duration (4 Semesters): (i) (ii) MSc (Biotechnology) MSc (Chemistry)

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MSc (Mathematics and Computing) MSc (Microbiology) MSc (Physics) MSc (Environmental Sciences)

4.1

MSc (Biotechnology) / MSc (Microbiology) / MSc (Environmental Sciences)

4.1.1 a) Eligibility for MSc (Biotechnology)

Candidates with bachelor's degree from recognized University under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary, and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering Technology, 4-Years BS (Physician Assistant) Course, Medicine (MBBS) or BDS (with at least 50% marks). b) Eligibility for MSc (Microbiology) Candidates with bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern with minimum 50% marks (aggregate) in graduation i.e. 3yrs Bachelors in Medical/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Microbiology/Biochemistry or 4yrs Bachelors in Medical Sciences (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS)/ B.Pharmacy or an equivalent or any relevant higher examination from any recognized University. c) MSc (Environmental Science) Candidates with BSc degree in any discipline from any recognized University.

4.2

MSc (CHEMISTRY) 4.2.1 Eligibility: Recognised Bachelors degree in Science of minimum 3 years duration with 50% marks in aggregate and Chemistry as one of the subject at the graduation level and each candidate has to qualify in the entrance test to be conducted by the University.

4.3

MSc (MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING)

4.3.1 Eligibility: Recognised Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years duration with 50% marks in aggregate and Mathematics as one of the subject at the graduation level and each candidate has to qualify in the entrance test to be conducted by the University.

4.4

MSc (PHYSICS) 4.4.1 Eligibility: Recognised Bachelors degree in Science of minimum 3 years duration with 50% marks in aggregate and Physics as one of the subject at the graduation level and each candidate has to qualify in the entrance test to be conducted by the University.

5 MODES OF PROGRAMME:

ME/MTech PROGRAMME

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Regular Mode Distance Education Mode

5.1 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Admission to all the ME/MTech programmes shall be made on the basis of valid GATE Score in respective discipline. First preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates. After offering seats to the GATE qualified candidates, for seats remaining vacant (if any), the entrance test shall be conducted by the University. Admission to ME/MTech programme will be open to a candidate who obtains at least 50% marks in the aggregate in the qualifying examination from a recognized University. Qualifying examination for ME/MTech programme (regular as well as part-time) in various disciplines is as under: ME Programmes CAD/CAM Engineering BE/BTech degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering. Structural Engineering BE/BTech degree in Civil Engineering. Civil (Infrastructure) Engineering BE / BTech in Civil Engineering, BE/ BTech in Infrastructure Engineering Electronics & Communications Engineering# BE/BTech degree in Electronics & Communication Wireless Communications# B.E / B.Tech or equivalent, Applied Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics Telecommunication / Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics & Telematics / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics # Gate Qualified candidates with BE/BTech in Electronics and Communication shall only be considered for admission on the basis of GATE score

Production Engineering BE/BTech degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Automobile Engineering. Software Engineering* BE/Btech degree in any discipline of Engineering OR MSc in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/ Electronics/Physics/Operations Research/Information Science/Information Technology OR MCA OR Equivalent Computer Science & Engineering* BE/Btech degree in any discipline of Engineering OR MSc in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/ Electronics/Physics/Operations Research/Information Science/Information Technology OR MCA OR Equivalent Information Security* BE/BTech degree in any discipline of Engineering OR MSc in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Physics/ Operations Research/ Information Science/ Information technology OR MCA OR Equivalent.

* Gate Qualified candidates with BE/Btech in Computer Engg/Computer Science/Information Technology shall only be considered for admission on the basis of GATE score. Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engineering BE/Btech/ degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering OR MSc Physics with Electronics Power Systems BE./Btech in Electrical Engineering. Thermal Engineering BE/BTech degree in Mechanical /Production /Industrial /Aeronautical /Chemical /RAC/ Automobile Engineering MTech Programmes Biotechnology B.E./B.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Chemical / Industrial Biotechnology / Bio-chemical Engineering /BioMedical Engineering / Bio-Informatics or a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or M.Sc. Degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Bio-Physics / Biology / Botany / Zoology/ Genetics / MBBS / M.Sc.(Ag) & M.V.Sc. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering BE/BTech degree in any branch of Engineering OR MSc in Materials Science/Physics/ Chemistry (with Physics and Mathematics at BSc Level) Environmental Science & Technology BE/BTech degree in Civil/Chemical/Mining/Metallurgy/Biotechnology Engineering OR MSc in Chemistry/Bio-chemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Atmospheric Sciences.

VLSI Design BE/Btech degree in Electronics /Computer Science/Electronics & Communication/Electronics (Instrumentation & Control)/Electrical Engineering OR MSc in Computer Science/Electronics/Physics with Electronics / Instrumentation with Mathematics as one of the subjects in B.Sc Chemical Engineering BE/Btech (Chemical Engineering/Technology, Environmental, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper Tech. or allied discipline) or MSc (Applied/Industrial Chemistry) with Mathematics up to B.Sc. Level. Computer Applications BE/Btech Degree in any discipline OR M.Sc. in Mathematics /Statistics /Operation Research /Computer Science / Electronics/ Information Technology/ Physics OR MCA OR equivalent. Industrial Pollution Abatement (Part time) BE/Btech in Chemical Engineering/Technology, Environment, Biotechnology, Pulp and Paper, Civil, Mechanical, or allied Disciplines or MSc in Environment/Applied Chemistry /Industrial Chemistry with Mathematics at Bachelor Degree.

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6.1

MPhil PROGRAMME
ELIGIBILITY for MPhil (PSYCHOLOGY) : Recognized Masters Degree in Psychology/Human Development with 55% Marks in aggregate and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. ELIGIBILITY for MPhil (ECONOMICS): Recognized Masters Degree in Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics with 55% Marks in aggregate and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The candidate must have studied Economics as one of the subjects during graduation/post-graduation.

6.2

7. PhD PROGRAMME
(i) A candidate seeking admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have obtained ME/MTech/MPhil/MCA/MSc/MA/MBA or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 Point scale or 55% marks in aggregate where marks are awarded or NET qualified. (ii) In exceptional cases, Candidates with BE/BTech degree or equivalent with excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 9.00 on 10 point scale or 80% marks in aggregate) may be considered for direct admission.Relaxation in CGPA to 7.00 on a 10-point scale or in marks to 65% for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for candidates with a BE / BTech degree or equivalent who have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought. However, candidates admitted with BE/BTech or equivalent qualification will be admitted for PhD after successful completion of eight Masters level courses as suggested by the PhD Admission Committee of concerned Department/School, within a period of two years from the date of admission. A minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale should be earned in the courses prescribed by the concerned Department/School

(iii) Part-time studies leading to PhD degree are permitted for professionally employed personnel such as working engineers, scientists and teachers. Part-time studies leading to PhD shall also be permitted to persons working in Institutions with which a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for research purposes. Such a candidate must be in employment at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the area to which admission is sought. (iv) Candidates working beyond a radius of 200 km shall be required to work in the University for a minimum period of 6 months in not more than three spells. (v) Candidates shall be admitted on the basis of merit of Entrance Test and Interview to be conducted by the University. The candidates who secure minimum of 20% marks in the written exam shall only be called for Interview. During interview, a candidate is required to present his/her area of research. Relaxation for appearing in the Entrance Test may be given by the University to those candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR (JRF). Notes: (a) Part-time candidates are required to submit the No Objection Certificate from their parent organization/department/employer stating that the candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a parttime basis and that the candidates official duties permit her/him to devote sufficient time for research. (b) In case of FN candidates, Research VISA endorsed to TU is required.

8. MCom (Honours)PROGRAMME : This program shall be offered by the School of Behavioral Sciences and Business Studies
Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements: Bachelors in Commerce; BA / B Sc. (Economics Hons.) B A (Economics and Mathematics) ; Bachelors in Business Administration; Bachelors in Computer Applications; Bachelors in Business Economics; Bachelors in Business Studies; Bachelors in Financial Accounting from a recognized university with 60% marks

9 DUAL DEGREE BSc-MSc PROGRAMS

TU offers following dual degree BSc-MSc programs of five years duration (10 Semesters): (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) BSc-MSc (Biotechnology) BSc-MSc (Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Technology) BSc-MSc (Mathematics and Computing) BSc-MSc (Physics with specialization in Electronics)

Eligibility:
10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks ( 55% for SC/ST ) in aggregate of any three of the subjects Physics, Chemistry Mathematics and Biology .

10 DUAL DEGREE BCA-MCA PROGRAMS

TU offers following dual degree BCA-MCA programs of five years duration (10 Semesters):

Eligibility:
10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate of any three of the subjects namely Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.

11. Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Transgenic Technologies

Eligibility: MSc Degree in Biology/ Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Zoology / Genetics.

12. MBA Program

Eligibility MBA - 2 Years Programme Eligibility : Admission to MBA will be open to candidate who obtains at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.0 CGPA in a equivalent grade from recognized University. Qualifying Examination is as under: BE/B Tech degree in any discipline OR M.Sc. /MA in Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Physics/ Operations Research/ Information Science/ Information Technology or MCA Admission to MBA programme will be on the basis of Master Merit List (MML). MBA - 3 Years Programme including 1 Year Bridge Programme

Eligibility : Admission to one year Bridge Programme for MBA programme will be open to a candidate who obtains at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.0 CGPA in equivalent grade in the qualifying examination from a recognized University. Qualifying Examination is as under : Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Science of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects. Admission : Admission to one year Bridge Course for MBA programme will be on the basis of Master Merit List (MML). Candidates appearing for CAT or MAT or CMAT will be considered for admission through GD and Personal Interview. The candidates who did not take CAT or MAT or CMAT will be required to take a formal test(ONLINE) to be conducted by LMT School of Management, Thapar University, Patiala as per schedule given above.
FN/NRI CANDIDATES (For all Programs):
15% over and above seats in each program/discipline are reserved for the FN/NRI candidates. Such candidates are not required to appear in the Entrance Test. For BE/BTech program: Candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science For all other programs: Candidate should have obtained 60% marks in the qualifying examination as mentioned in the eligibility criteria of respective program/discipline. NRI candidates are those who have passed the qualifying examination as mentioned in the eligibility from abroad. They are required to produce Passport at the time of admission. Note: Candidates seeking admission under wards of person working in Gulf must have passed 10+2 from Gulf. FN candidates are those who are citizen of a country other than India. Persons of Indian origin (PIO) and wards of persons working in Gulf and South Asia also come under this category. 5% seats are reserved for wards of person working in Gulf and South Asia. All FN candidates are required to deposit their endorsed student visa to TU. The VISA should be valid for the prescribed duration of the program. In addition to above, 1 The candidate must have passed the qualifying exam on or before June 30, 2011. 2 The admission will be made on the merit of the aggregate marks in the qualifying exam. In case of a tie, the candidate senior in age shall rank higher in order of merit. 3 Candidates must bring following documents at the time of admission: DMC of qualifying exam Character Certificate Date of birth certificate(Matriculation) Medical certificate Sponsorship Affidavit Demand Draft of fee in favour of the Thapar University, payable at Patiala.

The original passport & photocopies of pages containing personal Information and Visa. Documentary proof showing the location of school/Institute where student is currently doing the qualifying exam. Transcript of the qualifying exam, if passed from Universities/Boards other than Indian.

The candidates seeking admission under this category having foreign qualification shall be required to furnish equivalence certificate of qualifying examination from AIU located in AIU House, 16 Kotla Marg, New Delhi, at the time of submission of completed application form. Provisional admission shall be made on payment of US $ 100 vide Demand Draft in favour of the Thapar University, payable at Patiala. The admission will be regularized on the fulfillment of the conditions mentioned in the Prospectus and payment of full fee at the time of admission.