Duration of the Program:
The Program is spread over a period of three years consisting of six semesters. The students study courses for five semesters at the University and do a Software Development Project (SDP) in the sixth semester in top national and multi-national companies like TCS, Wipro, Infosys, DCM, Cadence, Hughes, etc.
Number of Seats: 120
Distribution of Seats:
| General |
SC/ST |
Physically
Handicapped |
Total |
| 86 |
30 |
4 |
120 |
Candidates from physically handicapped category are required to produce the Medical Certificate from the Chief Medical Officer of the District concerned, which should indicate the extent of disability in support of their claim. Minimum 40% disability is required to be eligible under this category.
Further, the above provisions will be subject to the decision of the Admission Committee of the University whether such a candidate would be able to pursue the studies at the University with the specific disability. The decision of the Admission Committee in this regard shall be final.
If sufficient number of candidates belonging to SC/ST or Physically Handicapped category in above table are not available, the unutilized seats will be filled up by candidates belonging to General category as per entrance examination merit.
Distance Education Mode
This programme is also spread over a period of three years consisting of six semesters. The students study courses for five semesters and do a software development project in the sixth semester in the Institution/Industry recognized by TU. The objective of the programme is to provide an opportunity to those students who want to upgrade their studies/ knowledge through distance education as well as for those who are working in any organization. The main thrust in the programme will be to polish the professional aptitude of the students through lectures by the experts in their respective fields.
| General |
SC/ST |
Physically
Handicapped |
Total |
| 43 |
15 |
2 |
60 |
TIET 2008 Eligibility Criteria: ( For both Regular and Distance Education Mode)
Recognised Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics atleast at 10+2 school level and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. OR
Recognised Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University.
Candidates due to appear in the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination. Such candidates will be placed provisionally in the merit list. They will not be considered for admission if they fail to submit proof of passing the qualifying examination at the time of counselling for admission.
Thapar University of Engineering and Technology (TIET) MCA Entrance Test 2008