Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)
at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar University]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) program in Computer Engineering are structured based on several components. The per-semester tuition fee is approximately INR 2,97,500 for computer-related branches, with an annual increment of around 10%. This leads to an estimated total of INR 22 to 30 lakhs for the complete four-year degree depending on hostel accommodations and lifestyle choices. The hostel fees range between INR 40,000 to 85,000 per semester, while the mess fees are approximately INR 24,000 per semester.
Additional one-time charges include an admission fee of INR 30,000 and a refundable caution fee of INR 10,000. Various merit and merit-cum-means scholarships are available, providing partial or full tuition fee waivers. These are determined by high performance in JEE Main, Class 12 board exams, and maintaining a high CGPA throughout the study period. The NRI/Foreign National students have different fee structures, with annual tuition and development fees totaling approximately USD 20,000.
Merit scholarships can significantly reduce financial burdens, with top performers eligible for full tuition waivers.
About Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)
B.Tech Biotechnology at Thapar University is a 4 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 90 seats.
- The total fees for the B.Tech Biotechnology program at Thapar University is ₹ 22.98 Lakhs.
- Students need to pay ₹ 5.97 Lakhs in the first year.
International Engineering Program in partnership with several world-class universities.
Below are the partner institutions and their available specializations:
- University of Queensland (UQ), Australia: Civil, Computer, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, and Electronics & Computer Engineering.
- University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia: Civil, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Computer, Chemical, Electronics & Communication, and Electronics & Computer Engineering.
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ireland: Computer, Electronic, Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing, and Electronics & Computer Engineering.
- University of Aston, UK: Partner institution (specific specializations vary).
Admissions to B.Tech Biotechnology at Thapar University are primarily based on JEE-Main. Candidates must have completed 10+2 + JEE MAIN to be eligible for admission. The overall JEE-Main cutoff for the B.Tech Biotechnology program is 36981 - 282053 across all categories. Check Thapar University Admission
According to an external review site 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 B.Tech Biotechnology fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.
Thapar University B.Tech Biotechnology fees 2025 is ₹ 22.98 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
- This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 17.24 Lakhs, Other Fees of ₹ 5.74 Lakhs.
- Candidates need to pay ₹ 5.97 Lakhs in the first year.
- Thapar University Hostel Fee is ₹ 69,200.
For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for B.Tech Biotechnology at Thapar University is ₹ 34.79 Lakhs.
As mentioned, Thapar University offers admission to B.Tech Biotechnology program based on JEE-Main rank. Thapar University JEE-Main Cutoff 2021 rank is 36981 for the General category. Further, JEE-Main cutoff rank is 282053 for OBC and 250525 for SC category. Check Thapar University Cutoff
Thapar University B.Tech Biotechnology Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in Thapar University B.Tech Biotechnology Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Thapar University B.Tech Biotechnology program in 2021 was closed at the 282053 rank across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | 36981 | - |
| OBC | 282053 | - |
| SC | 250525 | - |
According to the latest available placement reports of 2024, The median package reported is 10 Lakhs.Check Thapar University Placement
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Thapar University ranks 64 out of 500 colleges in India and 3rd in state Punjab for its B.Tech Biotechnology program.
- 29 out of 300 under NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025.
- 2 out of 173 under IIRF Engineering Ranking 2024.
- 3 out of 160 under Outlook Engineering Ranking 2023.
- 6 out of 238 under India Today Engineering Ranking 2022.
- 501-600 out of 800 under Times Higher Education Engineering Ranking 2020.