The Higher Education Review

The scenario of engineering education in India is changing at a fast pace, and it is accepting the new technologies and the inter-disciplinary concept. AI, data science, sustainability are becoming more common as themes of instruction in educational institutions. In this respect, there is a shift toward developing skills, increasing the use of innovation, and developing cooperation with businesses, with the objective of preparing graduates for the modern global labor market.

In this vista of change, one institute stands out as the beacon of success, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) in Patiala, Punjab. Over the years, TIET has developed scholarly tradition of academic excellence and innovation. With its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in engineering, technology and management, TIET is positioned to lead this change, bringing together the latest knowledge with a solid academic foundation.

TIET has a sound academic programme and it is well equipped with modern research facilities. The institute has various centers of excellence that demonstrate its dedication to encouraging research; these areas of study are artificial intelligence, data science, and sustainable energy.

Partnerships with universities and research institutions of other countries extend the opportunities for students and professors to participate in advanced research activities.

State-of-the-Art Campus
The facilities at TIET include smart class rooms, computerized laboratories, well equipped libraries and other infrastructure facilities. The campus layout is aimed at creating a proper environment that can support studies and other co-curricular activities. Such facilities are the examples of the institute’s focus on application of the latest technologies and innovations in learning.

It clearly emerges as one of the leading engineering institutes in India from the NIRF 2023 ranking for engineering colleges as well as for Universities. Also, TIET has been accredited with A+ grade under the NAAC and has recognition at the international level.

Industry Connections and Placements
One of the major strengths of TIET is its industry interface and placement records. The institute has forged good relationships with the best competing companies in the market to guarantee that students are provided with adequate internships and jobs. TIET has also been updating its curriculum from time to time so that it meets the current trends in the market and current technologies.

Courses like the integrated engineering and management and international programs conducted in collaboration with universities across the world offer the students a complete

package of technical knowledge along with management proficiency. It also provides focused programs in the new streams of data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, among others.

Besides academic life, TIET provides a rich extracurricular experience through the student organizations, cultural programs, and sports. These extra activities help in the development of leadership skills among the students and also create togetherness. Events like technical fests, cultural festivals, and sports meet are some of the essential activities that a student at TIET goes through.

"A combination of academic and research oriented programs, highly equipped laboratories, strong industry connections make it a preferred destination for the students seeking engineering and technology degrees"

Alumni Network
The achievement of TIET alumni proves that the institute offers quality education to its students. The alumni of this institute have proved themselves in various fields and are already occupying the key positions in the best national and international organizations and research centers. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology still remains the epitome of quality education in the field of engineering in India. A combination of academic and research oriented programs, highly equipped laboratories, strong industry connections make it a preferred destination for the students seeking engineering and technology degrees.