Bachelor degree of minimum 3-years duration in any discipline from a recognised University with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in aggregate. Mathematics must be studied at 10+2 level or at graduation level.

Mode of Selection: Admission will be made on the basis of merit of 10th, 12th and graduation (upto end of 2nd year, minimum of 65% marks are required). Overall minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) in graduation shall be required to be eligible for admission.

The programme is spread over a period of two years consisting of four semesters. The students study courses for three semesters at the Institute and do a Software Development Project (SDP) in the fourth semester in some reputed industry.

APPLICATION FEE: Rs. 1,500/-.

MCA (2-Years) In addition to above seats, 1% over and above seats are reserved for children of employees of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. The candidates seeking admission under this category are required to satisfy the eligibility as mentioned above.

Candidates interested in taking admission in this programme can fill the application form available at https://admission.thapar.edu/. Admission committee will contact the candidate for document verification. Admission will be offered to all the eligible candidates till the vacancy of seats exist. Candidates are advised to check the website and their registered email ID regularly for counselling schedule.

• Candidates having any pending backlog in the qualifying degree (Graduation) shall not be considered for admission.
• In case of a tie among candidates securing equal marks in the merit list, the same will be broken in accordance with the following criteria:
  • Candidate senior in age shall rank higher in order of merit.
  • In the case of a tie in age also, a candidate getting higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination shall be ranked higher in order of merit.
  • In the case of a tie in percentage of marks in the qualifying examination also, a candidate securing higher percentage of marks in matriculation/secondary or equivalent examination shall rank higher in order of merit.
• Percentage of marks secured at the end of pre-final year of qualifying degree shall only be considered even if the candidate has completed the degree.
• Percentage of marks secured at the end of 2nd year of graduation shall only be considered even if the candidate has completed the graduation.
• Candidates appearing in the final exam of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply. Such candidates have to furnish following undertaking at the time of counselling.
  "I am applying on my own risk and responsibility as my final result of the Qualifying Exam has not been declared.
  I do hereby declare that I do not have any backlog paper in any of the previous semesters (Years) of study of the qualifying exam and also, I do not expect any backlog in my final exam.
  I assure you that I will produce the proof of passing of my Qualifying Examination with the minimum percentage of marks required on or before December 31, 2025, failing which my admission shall stand cancelled and I shall not claim any right on any count whatsoever".