Admission
Admission Process:
TIET conducts its admissions entirely online through its official admission portal. The process typically involves the following steps:
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Online Registration and Application: Candidates must visit the official TIET website, register, and complete the application form by providing personal, academic, and contact details.
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Document Upload: Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of essential documents such as mark sheets, photographs, and entrance exam scorecards.
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Application Fee Payment: A non-refundable application fee must be paid online to complete the registration process.
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Entrance Exam Requirement: Candidates must have appeared for and hold a valid score in the relevant national-level entrance exam (e.g., JEE Main for B.Tech, CAT/NMAT/CMAT for MBA).
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Merit List Declaration: TIET publishes a merit list based on entrance exam scores or academic performance (10 2 marks for specific channels).
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Counselling/Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for counselling (B.Tech) or for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) in the case of MBA admissions.
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Seat Allotment and Fee Payment: Final seat allotments are made based on merit and preferences. Selected candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.
Program-Specific Eligibility and Selection Criteria
| Program | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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| B.E./B.Tech | Passed 10 2 with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and one additional subject (Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Technical Vocational) | Mode 1: JEE Main score counselling, Mode 2: 10 2 PCM marks (typically ≥70%) counselling |
| MBA/PGDM | Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks | Score in CAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT or TIET’s own entrance test GD & PI |
| M.E./M.Tech | B.E./B.Tech in a relevant field with at least 60% aggregate (55% for reserved category) | GATE score |
Cutoff Trends:
Cutoffs at TIET vary each year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability. Below are indicative cutoffs based on recent admission cycles:
A. B.E./B.Tech Cutoffs (JEE Main – General Outside Punjab Category)
| Branch | Indicative Last Round Closing Rank (AIR) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (Patiala) | 33,000 – 55,000 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 45,000 – 1,15,000 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 65,000 – 1,10,000 |
| Computer Science and Business Systems | 55,000 – 78,000 |
| Computer Engineering | 60,000 – 93,000 |
Note: Candidates applying under the General-Punjab category typically face higher closing ranks due to state reservation policies.
Mode 2 (10 2 Merit Channel): Applicants using this route often need a PCM aggregate of 90% or higher to be competitive.
B. MBA Cutoffs
| Exam | Indicative Cutoff |
|---|---|
| CMAT | 75 Percentile |
| NMAT | Score range of 140 – 150 |
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