The Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, has published its official placement report for the B.Tech batch of 2025-26. According to the report, the highest salary package offered during this cycle is Rs. 67 Lakh per annum (LPA), with an average salary of Rs. 12.5 LPA. The data indicates that 1,560 students have secured placements, with the top 5% of the batch of engineers receiving an average CTC of Rs. 33.99 LPA.
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Placement Trend
The following data points summarize the key placement metrics for the 2026 graduating batch, reflecting current recruitment outcomes as reported by the institute.
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- Total Number of Students Placed: 1560+
- Total Number of Recruiters: 420+
- Highest Package Offered: 67 LPA
- Average Package Offered: 12.51 LPA
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Students Placements Breakdown
- Top 5%: Received average CTC of 33.99 LPA
- Top 10%: Received average CTC of 27.65 LPA
- Top 20%: Received average CTC of 23.29 LPA
- Top 30%: Received average CTC of 20.6 LPA
- Top 40%: Received average CTC of 18.68 LPA
- Top 50%: Received average CTC of 17 LPA
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An analysis of placement data from 2018 to 2026 reveals shifting patterns in the hiring landscape at TIET, which reflects broader industry trends.
The Era of Steady Progress (2018–2021)
The market was modest but stable. During the 2018–2021 period, placement statistics demonstrated consistent growth. The average CTC recorded in 2018-19 was 7.33 LPA, with a median CTC of 6.00 LPA and a maximum package of 39.00 LPA.
The Tech Boom (2021–2024)
In the post-pandemic era of 2021-22 and 2022-23, the market exploded. The period saw a significant surge in recruitment activity. Between 2021-22 and 2022-23, average packages entered the double-digit range, reaching 11.73 LPA, while the median CTC climbed to 11.50 LPA. By the 2023-24 season, the average CTC stood at 11.25 LPA, with a reported maximum package of 1.23 Crore.
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The New Normal and Market Stabilization (2024–2026)
The 2024–2026 period indicates market stabilization. While peak packages adjusted from previous record highs to 67.00 LPA, the average CTC has demonstrated consistency, hovering between 12.48 and 12.51 LPA, indicating a stabilized hiring environment compared to the volatility of preceding years.
| Metric | The Beginning
(2018-19) |
The Peak
(2023-24) |
The New Normal
(2025-26) |
| Avg CTC | 7.33 | 11.25 | 12.48 |
| Median CTC | 6.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Max CTC | 39.00 | 123 | 67.00 |
Sector Wise Recruiters
Recruitment activity during the 2026 cycle spanned multiple sectors, with key hiring observed across the following industries:
- IT: Z Health, Gameskraft, Cloudera, AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Consulting: EY (Ernst & Young), McKinsey & Company, KPMG, Mercer, Mettl
- Finance: Axis Bank, Axxela, Morgan Stanley, IDFC FIRST Bank
- Pharma & Healthcare: Siemens Healthineers, Providence, Optum, Granules
- Telecommunication: Airtel; STMicroelectronics; BT (British Telecom); Arista; Comviva (A Tech Mahindra Company)
- Energy: HMEL (HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited); Technip Energies; NPCL (Noida Power Company Limited); Tata Power-DDL
- Automobile: Honda; ElectricPe; Volvo; MG Motor
- Infrastructure: AtkinsRealis; Shapoorji Pallonji; Jacobs.
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About TIET :The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), formerly known as Thapar University, is Deemed-To-Be-University. Established in 1956 in Patiala, it is one of oldest private universities of the country. Spread over a 250-acre green campus in Patiala, Punjab the institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A++’ grade and holds international engineering accreditation from ABET for several B.E. programs.
NIRF Rankings 2025
| Category | Rank |
| University Category | #26 |
| Engineering Category | #29 |
| Research Institutions | #42 |
| Management Category | #46 |
Academic Programs Offered
UG Programs
Known for Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degrees. Popular streams include:
- Computer Science & Engineering (and specialized tracks like AI & Machine Learning via the Thapar School of Advanced AI & Data Science)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / Chemical Engineering
- Biotechnology
PG Programs
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- M.E. / M.Tech: Offered in structural engineering, computer science, software engineering, VLSI design, and more.
- MBA: Delivered via the LM Thapar School of Management.
- MCA: Master of Computer Applications.
- M.Sc.: In specialized sciences like Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
- PhD
