Candidates who have completed Diploma course in Electrical Engineering (either 2 year or 3 year diploma courses) with a minimum of 60% marks can apply for B.Tech course in Thapar University. B.Sc (Non medical) graduates can also apply for the same. Selection process will be depend on Lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET –TU) conducted by this university. The pattern of the exam consists of objective model questions from subject areas like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English & Reasoning and Electrical Engineering.   

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) in Thapar University

Candidates need to pass Diploma (3 year course) in Electrical engineering to apply.  Those who have completed 2 year diploma after 12^th class studies, from a recognized Polytechnic institute can also apply. It is essential to score at least 60% marks in this level. B.Sc (Non medical) graduates from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks also can submit applications for this course.

Selection Procedure for B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) in Thapar University

As part of the selection procedure for B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) course, candidates need to attend Lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET –TU) organized by Thapar University. The entrance exam pattern will be different for diploma holders and other B.Sc course qualified candidates. The entrance exam involves objective model questions from the following subject areas –

For Diploma Holders – The entrance exam pattern for diploma holders consist of the following parts -

Part I – General

Total number of questions – 60 questions (15 each from subject areas – Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Physics)

Total marks – 60 marks

The syllabus of Part 1 – General is detailed below –

Chemistry

• Structure and bonding
• Redox Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Colloids and Water
• Chemical Equilibria

Mathematics

• Trigonometry
• Integral Calculus
• Differential Calculus
• Co-ordinate Geometry
• Algebra

English

• Active and Passive voice
• Common Synonyms and Antonyms
• Direct and Indirect speech
• Idioms and phrases and their usage
• Parts of speech
• Punctuation
• Sentence Correction
• Sentence structure
• Sequence of tenses

Physics

• Acoustics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Electromagnetism
• Heat
• Modern Physics
• Optics

Part II – Professional (From relevant subject stream – Electrical Engineering)

Total number of questions –90 questions

Total marks – 90 marks

The syllabus of Part II – Professional is detailed below –

• AC Series Motor
• Universal Motor
• Circuit laws Applications
• Electrical conducting material
• Electronic Instruments
• Measuring Instruments
• Poly Phase System
• Single Phase Induction Motor
• Three Phase Induction Motor
• Transmission System

For B.Sc (Non-Medical) holders – The entrance exam pattern includes the following papers –

Paper 1 – Physics (40 questions)

• Solid State Physics
• Mechanics and Waves
• Heat and Thermodynamics
• Geometrical and Physical Optics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Paper 2 – Chemistry (40 questions)

• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• Synthetic Polymers
• Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds
• Atomic Structure
• Heterocyclic Compounds
• Spectroscopy
• Periodic Table
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis via Enolates
• Nucleic acids
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• Metal-Iigand Bonding in Transition Metal Complexes
• Acids and Bases
• Carbohydrates
• Infrared absorption spectroscopy
• Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Complexes

Paper 3 – Mathematics (40 questions)

• Statistics, Probability and Linear Programming
• Numerical Analysis
• Differential Equation
• Calculus
• Analysis
• Algebra
• Abstract Algebra

Paper 4 – English and Reasoning (30 questions)

• Visual reasoning
• Symbol based problems
• Statements and conclusions
• Statements and assumptions
• Sequencing
• Sentence completion
• Puzzles
• Prepositions
• Linear and Matrix arrangements
• Idioms & phrases
• Identifying valid inferences
• Identifying strong arguments and weak arguments
• Family tree problem
• Direct/indirect speech
• Critical reasoning
• Coding and decoding
• Cause and effect
• Assertion and reasons
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Active/passive voice

Candidates will be given a total time limit of 180 minutes to complete answering entrance examination. Those candidates who qualify entrance examination will be selected for B.Tech course.